OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Bonnie Joan Naef
Mar 28, 2025
Bonnie Joan Naef (née Vragel) passed away peacefully at her home in Parkville, MD on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was 78 years old. Her vibrant life was cut short by scleroderma-related pulmonary arterial hypertension, which was exacerbated by a case of RSV. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Walter Paul Naef, Jr. Bonnie…
Roy E. Nichols
Mar 27, 2025
Roy Edward Nichols It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Edward Nichols, a retired police sergeant of the Baltimore County Police Department, who passed away on March 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Roy was born on January 31, 1948, in Baltimore, MD to Ray E. Nichols Sr. and…
Amos "Bucky" Lafontaine
Mar 27, 2025
Amos "Bucky" LaFontaine, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his son, Matt, daughter-in-law, Megan, and loyal pup, King. Known affectionately as Bucky, he was a man whose boundless warmth and infectious joy touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. Bucky was a devoted…
Mary Frances Ashworth
Mar 27, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our dear sister Mary Frances Ashworth on March 27, 2025, at 78 years of age. Mary Fran leaves us with the blessings of her love and devotion for family. She will remain always in the hearts of her family and friends. Born on September 29, 1946, in…
Catherine Mary Slacum
Mar 26, 2025
On March 26, 2025, Catherine Mary Slacum passed away peacefully at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Slacum and the devoted mother of Cindy Johnson, Todd Slacum, Clyde Slacum, Susan Slacum Williams (Scott), and the late Gary Slacum. She was also predeceased by her cherished son-in-law and beloved "sunning…
Thomas Edward Carski
Mar 26, 2025
Thomas E. Carski, 82, Homebuilder, Co-Founder of Special Olympics Maryland. On March 26, 2025, Thomas E. Carski passed away peacefully at home after a multi-year battle with cancer. Born and raised in Baltimore, Tom attended Towson Catholic High School before graduating from the University of Maryland. One of Tom's proudest accomplishments was co-founding Special Olympics…
Whitney Marie Newland
Mar 26, 2025
Whitney Marie Newland, devoted daughter of Joseph and Pamela Newland, passed away on March 26, 2025 at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the age of 34. Whitney is survived by her beloved sisters and brothers; Lauren Langhauser, Kelsey (Kendall) Newland Carroll, Jill Bonnett, Joseph Newland, Zachary Langhauser and her partner of three years, Paul Newill-Schamp. Family…
Judy Lane Kilheffer
Mar 22, 1942 - Mar 26, 2025
Judy Lane Kilheffer, born and raised in Prosperity, West Virginia, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 83. A coal miner's daughter, Judy embodied resilience, love, and strength throughout her life. In her early years, Judy moved to Baltimore, Maryland. She dedicated 35 years to nursing and retired as a Director of…
Marylou Kundratic
May 8, 1939 - Mar 25, 2025
MaryLou Kundratic, born May 8th, 1939, to Hannah Gaydos and John Gaydos, passed from this life on March 25th, 2025. MaryLou was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She leaves behind her loving husband, James Kundratic Sr., son James Kundratic Jr. and daughter-in-law Catherine Kundratic, son Kenneth Kundratic and daughter-in-law Tina Kundratic, son David…
D. Henriette Leanos
Mar 25, 2025
Dora Henriette (Horchler) Leanos was born in Budapest, Hungary, on October 12, 1938 to parents Henrik Horchler and Dora Nagy. Henriette died peacefully in her sleep in Parkville, MD on March 25, 2025 after an 11-year battle with Parkinson's disease. She is preceded in death by her brother Endre. She is survived by her husband…
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