Obituaries

Feb 23, 2014

On February 23, 2014 Mary Catherine Cochran (nee Rolf) met Jesus face to face. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward P. Cochran, Jr.; the loving mother of Edward S. and Nancy Cochran, Rev. William F. and Jody Cochran & Deborah and Charles Lawrence; Mary was also a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to all.

Feb 22, 2014

On February 22nd, 2014, Joseph J. "Jo Jo" passed away. He was the cherished son of Mary Meredith and the late Thomas W. Meredith, Jr.; loving brother of Carol (and husband Michael) Kreiner, and Beth (and husband Parrish) Bloom. "Jo Jo" is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

There will be a public viewing...

Feb 22, 2014

Thomas Edward Heffner of Westernport, Maryland. Formerly of Southwest Baltimore, passed away on February 22,2014 at the age 0f 17. He is survived by his mother Catherine a (boots) Heffner, his father John J. Heffner Jr., his sister Jennifer Lynn Heffner and loving aunts,uncles and cousins. Family members and friends may visit at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC.,...

Feb 20, 2014

On February 20, 2013 Mary Jo Krebs (nee Gibson) passed away peacefully. Mary Jo was the beloved wife of the late Alcuin H. Krebs; the loving mother of Nancy Krebs Baden, Suzanne Galford, Mary Kathryn Matejevich & Jeffrey, Neil T., Paul & Christopher Krebs; she was the cherished grandmother of Alana, Krebs, Jennifer Cole, Jason Krebs & Alex Matejevich;...

Feb 19, 2014

On February 19, 2014, TERESA C. BREIVOGEL; dear sister of Anna Marie, predeceased by Helen, Blanche, Harry Jr., Charles, John, Nicholas & Donald; cherished aunt of Barbara & the late Audrey, Kathy, Michael, John, Tom, Shirley, Jim, Debbie, Nancy, Linda, the late Bob, the late Christy, Leslie, Beverly, & Donald; predeceased by lifelong friend Pauline Abbott. Also survived by...

Feb 16, 2014

On February 16, 2014, LEO EARL DELCHER passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances W. Delcher. He was the loving father of Carol Delcher Davis & her husband Nelson. He was the cherished grandfather of Joshua & Jacob. He was the dear brother of Peggy Eder. Leo is also survived by other loving nieces, nephews, family...

Feb 16, 2014

On February 16, 2014 Fay B. McClung-Hovaker passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Cledis E. McClung, Sr. and Nicholas J. Hovaker; loving mother of Craig McClung, Jennifer Papier and her husband Michael, Amy Taylor and her husband Richard, and the late Cledis "Eddie" McClung, Jr....

Feb 15, 2014

On February 15, 2014, James "Jim" Balcerowicz passed away. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette " Nettie" Balcerowicz, loving father of James " Jamie" Balcerowicz and his fiancé© Shay Randall; cherished grandfather of Racer Balcerowicz, Victoria Porter, and Madisyn Porter; dear brother of Leonard Balcerowicz and his wife Kathy, and brother-in-law of Sandy and her husband Cal Sutphin,...

Feb 15, 2014

On February 15, 2014, RONA MARIE JAHNIGEN passed away. She was the loving mother of William A. Schmelyun & Donald E. Schmelyun. She was the cherished grandmother of Jami Dalia, Andrew R. Schmelyun, & Aura Schmelyun. Rona was the dear sister of Philip L. Jahnigen. She was the dear aunt of Mary Lynn Bunting & Bonnie Cover. She was the...

Feb 14, 2014

On February 27, 2014, RUTH FRANCES SPERRAZZA passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Joseph Sperrazza. She was the loving mother of Michael Sperrazza. Ruth is also survived by other loving family members & friends.

Relatives & friends may call at our ARBUTUS location on Tuesday between 3:00-5:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm where a public...

Feb 13, 2014

Maria Marszalek, 63, of Lansdowne died Feb. 13

Maria was born Aug. 6, 1950 in Lindburg Germany. Her parents Anna and Teofil along with brother Joseph brought Maria on a steamship to the USA via Ellis Island in 1952. They lived on Maryland's Eastern Shore adding brother...

Feb 12, 2014

On February 12, 2014, CHARLES S. DAVENPORT, JR. was called home to be with his heavenly father. He was the beloved husband of Julia R. Davenport; loving father of Devon Davenport; devoted son of Patricia Jones; dear brother of three brothers and two sisters. Also survived by a host of other loving family...

Feb 11, 2014

On February 11, 2014, Mary Marie Clawson passed away. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Clawson; devoted mother of Deborah Imhoff, and Laura Clawsone; cherished grandmother of Michelle Hardester, Melinda Boardman, Katelynn Rose; dear great grandmother of Justin Hardester, Joseph Hardester, Jenna Boardman, and Emma Boardman. Mary is also survived by many other loving family and...

Feb 11, 2014

Peacefully on Feb. 11, 2014 Sheri Lynn Van Vechten-Miller passed away; wife of Joseph Miller; loving mother of Jessica Gray, Samantha Miller; cherished daughter of Wayne and Jo-Ann Van Vechten; beloved sister of Kimberly Fitzgerald and her husband Kenneth and aunt of Tori, Dylan, Carson, Brooke; niece of Linda Van Vechten; dear friend of Katja Jaramillo; also survived by many...

Feb 11, 2014

On February 11th, 2014, Daniel James Franz passed away. He was the loving husband of Tina Franz; beloved son of Jim and Marie Franz; devoted father of Jaimie Lansinger, Jacob Franz, Zachary Franz; cherished grandfather of Brayden Lansinger, Gunner Franz, Rylan Lansinger, and One on the Way; and dear brother of Christine Simpkins, Lorraine Parsons, Regina Campbell, Jennifer Franz,...

Feb 11, 2014

Peacefully on February 11, 2014, DENNIS "TWIST" BROWN, SR. passed away. He was the beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Brown; loving father of Dawn M. Delapaz and Dennis W. Brown, Jr.; cherished poppy of Ty, Cameron and Shannon. Also survived by his dear sisters and brothers Josie, Barbara, Butch, Steve and Eddie. Family members and friends may visit at the...

Feb 8, 2014

On February 8, 2014, DORIS MADELINE LEE passed away. She was the beloved wife to the late Francis Lee. She was the loving mother of the late Patrick John Lee. Doris was the dear sister of Lillian Anna, Cook Jones, Janet Alonzo, Eileen Bean, and Sandra Kathleen Hutchins. Doris is also survived by other loving family members & friends....

Feb 8, 2014

Sadly on February 8th, 2014, Ronald "Reebok" Lee Burkhart, Jr. passed away. He was the cherished son of Leona Summers; loving father of Ronald Lee Burkhart, III and Jonathon Chaplain; and dear brother of Melissa Burkhart and Kelly Johnson. "Reebok" is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

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Feb 8, 2014

Peacefully on February 8, 2014 Bobby Lake passed away. Bobby was the devoted son of JoAnn Reichert and the late Robert C. Lake, Jr.; he was the dear brother of Robin Lake and her companion Scott Lindenberger; Bobby was the cherished Godfather and uncle of Kaitlyn Shorter; the loving father of Robert Lake, IV, Joshua Lake, and Brandi Lake;...

Feb 7, 2014

On February 7th, 2014, John R. "Jack" Edelen, beloved husband of Patricia A. Edelen; devoted father of John P. Edelen; and dear brother of Sr. Patricia C. Edelen, M.M.S.

There will be a public viewing held at our Arbutus location on Tuesday, February 11th from 3 PM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM.