Obituaries

Rockford L. Hawkins, Sr.

Rockford L. Hawkins, Sr.

Feb 15, 2025

Rockford Lowell Hawkins, Sr., age 65, passed away on February 15, 2025. He is the beloved husband of the late Donna Marie Hawkins; cherished father of Rockford Hawkins, Jr., Christopher Hawkins (Tracy), Nicholas Hawkins, and Jeremy Hawkins (Sam); loving granddad of Alyssa, Taylor, Evelyn, Alice and soon to be a great grandfather of one on the way; brother of Barbara...

Cindy Alban

Cindy Alban

Feb 13, 2025

On February 13th, 2025, Cindy Alban passed away. She was the loving mother of Karen Eiser and husband Mike, Tammy Haddaway and husband Bobby; cherished grandmother of Danielle Rau and husband John, III, Tiffany Martinez, Brianna Eiser, several great grandchildren; dear sister of Lois Caskey. Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, the late Jackie and late Clifton Chenoweth,...

Thawng Kam

Thawng Kam

Feb 10, 2025

On February 10, 2025 Thwang Kam passed away peacefully at home.  Family members and friends will gather on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 & the funeral service will begin at 10:30am at the Zo Christian Church 1312 Francis Avenue Halethorpe, MD 21227.  The burial will follow in Lorraine Park Cemetery.

Joseph M. Holman, Sr.

Joseph M. Holman, Sr.

Feb 8, 2025

Joseph Martin Holman, 83, of Selbyville, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by family February 8, 2025.

Joe was born September 3, 1941 in Locust Point, Baltimore, MD. He worked as a longshoreman at the Port of Baltimore, ILA 333 from a young age retiring in 2004. Joe was an avid Orioles fan, loved deer hunting with his boys Joey and Pete,...

Marlyn Ruth Palecek

Marlyn Ruth Palecek

Feb 8, 2025

Marlyn Palecek, age 89 and a resident of Inspirations Assisted Living community in Linthicum, passed away on Saturday, February 8th. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Bailey (Dana) and Angela Trietley (Michael); six grandchildren, Cassandra Bailey, Nick Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Michael Trietley, Christopher Trietley, and Emily Trietley; sister Margaret...

Cecilia L. Kato

Cecilia L. Kato

Feb 6, 2025

On February 6th, 2025, Cecilia L. Kato passed away. Born on February 16th, 1951 to the late Margaret and late Leroy McCurley, Cel was the loving wife of William Kato; devoted mother of Angela Jagger and husband Thomas, Kelly Kato and partner Greg Fletcher, Rick Kato and wife Helen, the late Billy Kato and surviving wife Mary; cherished grandmother of...

James Michael Rader

James Michael Rader

Feb 5, 2025

James Michael Rader, age 57, sadly passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Gladys Rader and the late George Rader. James is the beloved brother of Rosemary Prevost (and her husband Barry); cherished uncle of Keith Howell; caring grandson of the late Mildred Maus. 

Norma J. Pearman

Norma J. Pearman

Feb 5, 2025

On February 5th, 2025, Norma J. Pearman; beloved wife of the late Warren E. Pearman; loving mother of W. Patrick Pearman and his wife Cheryl, Cindy Kramer, Barbara Yates and her husband Tom, & David Pearman; cherished grandmother of T.J., Cassie, and Julia Yates; dear sister of Gloria Isaac, Sandra Fargason, Doris Morin, John Kraft, Sharon Lorenc and her husband...

David Wayne Mahala, Sr.

David Wayne Mahala, Sr.

Feb 4, 2025

David Wayne Mahala, Sr., age 56, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1968 to Donna Mahala. He is the beloved husband of 16 years to Robin Mahala; devoted father of the late Steven Mahala, Anna (Matt) Mahala, and David (Courtney) Mahala, Jr. and step son Mark (Nikki) Mullineaux; caring brother of John Mahala;...

Nicole Lynn Brown

Nicole Lynn Brown

Feb 4, 2025

Nicole Lynn Brown, age 39, sadly passed away on February 4, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Dawn and David Brown, Sr. Nicole is the beloved mother of Zachary Shipley, Christyonna Kelly, and Bryon Kelly, Jr.; loving sister of David W. Brown, Jr. and David A. Brown; cherished bestie/sister of April Brown. Nicole is also survived by nieces,...

Mary Linda Mertes

Mary Linda Mertes

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Linda "Lin" Mertes (nee Miller), age 83, passed away on February 3, 2025 in Towson, MD. She was the wife of the late David J. Mertes for 49 years until his death.

Raised with her siblings on an Elkridge farm by their late grandparents, Lindsay and Regina Coates, Linda would become a mainstay of Halethorpe for 55 years. Throughout her...

Mary Shockney

Mary Shockney

Feb 3, 2025

On February 3, 2025 Mary Catherine Shockney passed away.  She was born on November 9, 1930 to the late Herman and Anna Bridges; preceded in death by her husband Charles Shockney, Sr., daughter Kim Long and grandchildren Kellie, Faith, Jeremy, and Jonathan; she is lovingly survived by her son Charles Shockney, Jr. and his wife Nancy, daughter Linda Long and...

Paul John Petruccy, Jr.

Paul John Petruccy, Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Paul John Petruccy, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. He was born in Baltimore on March 23, 1945 to the late Hubert Peales and Mable Grace Peales. Paul is the beloved husband of 61 years to Garnette E. Petruccy; devoted father of Sandra Deal (Brian), Belinda Rich (Michael), Paula Brunk (Jeff), Paul...

Catherine Gertrude Shipley

Catherine Gertrude Shipley

Feb 1, 2025

On February 1st, 2025, Catherine Gertrude Shipley (nee Brewer) passed away. Born on May 22nd, 1928 to the late Ethel and late Alan Brewer, she was the loving wife of the late John E. Shipley, Sr.; devoted mother of the late Donald E. Busch and his surviving wife, Myra, Robert C. Brewer, John E. Shipley, Jr. and his partner, Pat...

Patrick J. Tuohy, Sr.

Patrick J. Tuohy, Sr.

Jan 31, 2025



Patrick Joseph Tuohy, Sr. of Catonsville, MD, formerly of Kilbarron, Feakle, County Clare, Ireland.  He is the beloved Husband of Patricia Tuohy (nee Shanahan) married for 64 years; devoted Father of Patrick J Tuohy Jr., Margaret (Peggy) Preis and her husband Michael, Elizabeth (Beth) Murphy and her late husband Bernard (Buzz); proud Grandfather to Kate Cotter, Liam Preis, Brendan Preis,...

Charles Eugene Biddinger

Charles Eugene Biddinger

Jan 29, 2025

Charles Eugene Biddinger sadly passed away surrounded by his family on January 29, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William N. Biddinger and the late Alma V. Biddinger (nee Peschau). Charles is the beloved husband of Robin Biddinger; loving father of Michelle Biddinger, Melanie Biddinger, and Melissa Biddinger; cherished cousin-in-law of Roxanne Wilmot. Charles is also...

Peggy I. Carroll

Peggy I. Carroll

Jan 28, 2025

Peggy I. Carroll, age 79, sadly passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Frances and Elmer Catterton. Peggy is the beloved wife of the late Robert Carroll; loving mother of Robert Carroll (and his wife Donna), Denise Carroll, and the late Michael Carroll (and his wife Cindy); cherished grandmother of Mike, Nicole,...

John J. Sapp

John J. Sapp

Jan 28, 2025

On January 28th, 2025, John J. Sapp passed away. Born on June 1st, 1937 to the late Geraldine and late John G. Sapp, he was the loving uncle of Michael Eline and his wife Penny, Dan Eline, Jim Eline, Michele Eline; cherished great uncle of Christine Mareno and Michael Eline.

A public visitation will be held at the family owned Ambrose...

William Patterson Styron, III

William Patterson Styron, III

Jan 26, 2025

William “Bill” Patterson Styron, III, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1965. Bill is the beloved brother of Ed Styron (Jill Bracewell) and Bob (Mary Styron) Styron; loving uncle of Kara Styron, Matthew Styron, Amanda Naylor, Brandon Naylor, Bella Kramer, Scarlet Kramer, and Sienna Kramer; also survived by other...

Cara M. Wilson

Cara M. Wilson

Jan 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cara Butterworth, who left us peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 47. Cara was a loving soul with a special gift for making everyone feel welcome and loved. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, and her warmth and kindness touched the lives of...

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