Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

On February 23, 2019, Joseph M. Benton, Sr., passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosalie; loving father of Diana Colbert, Joann Benton, Ronald Benton, and the late Linda Benton, and the late Joseph M. Benton, Jr.; cherished grandfather and great grandfather to many; dear sister of Janice Slebzak.

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Feb 18, 2019

Richard Michael Sears, Jr., age 33, passed away suddenly on February 18, 2019. He was born on November 16, 1985 to Carol Bewley and the late Richard Michael Sears, Sr. Ricky is the devoted father of Richard Michael Sears, III, Isaiah Michael Sears, Jase Sears, Trae Michael Sears, Mathyus Michael Dwayne Sears, Marissa Micholl Breana Sears, and Marsell Richard...

Feb 15, 2019

Raymond “Sonny” Bartels, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019. He was born on January 10, 1934 to the late William “Beetle” Espey and Molly Espey. Raymond is the loving brother of Gloria (the late James) Hogarty, Marlyn (Dwayne) Knott, the late Ronald (the late Charlotte) Bartels, and Sharon Jackson (Mike Taylor); cherished lifetime friend of the...

Feb 15, 2019

Linda Marion Paxton, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on August 24, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Evelyn Willis (nee Scott) and the late Robert Lee Willis. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Charles Paxton; loving mother of  Steve“Mitch”, Darrin and his wife Joni,...

Feb 14, 2019

Barbara Elizabeth Adcock, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019. She was born on August 25, 1939 to the late Louis and Elizabeth Voland. She is the cherished mother of Frances Lawless, the late Katherine Terry Adcock, and the late Vernon Earl Adcock; loving Nanny of Jessica Katelyn Lester and Ryan Logan Lawless; also survived by brothers...

Feb 13, 2019

William Ernest Keirle, IV, age 48, affectionately known as Billy passed away on February 13, 2019 in Randallstown, Maryland surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on September 8, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charlotte M. Schwinn (nee Magee) and to the late Joseph Theodore Keirle, Sr. Beloved son of Charlotte M. Schwinn; loving stepson of Dale Schwinn...

Feb 12, 2019

On February 12th, Michael D. Gruby passed away. He was the loving brother of Sharon McGinn and her husband Dennis, Barbara Binkly, Diane Badger, Patricia Aaronson and her husband Bruce, Clarence "Chuck" Gruby, Kevin Lee Gruby, Richard Allen Gruby and his wife Jodi Anne; and dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Leona and...

Feb 12, 2019

Patricia Ann Schulz (nee Nield) sadly passed away on February 12, 2019 at the age of 69. She is the beloved wife of Joseph H. Schulz; loving mother of Joseph Schulz & his husband Michael Hoenig, John Schulz & his wife Teresa Schulz, & Mary Barnes & her husband Brian Barnes; caring grandmother of Sarah Bergmann, Hannah Barnes, Beth...

Feb 11, 2019

After a longtime illness, February 11, 2019, William "Bill" E. Cook passed away; beloved husband of MaryJo "Joy" Cook; cherished father of Bill (and wife Melinda) Cook, Michelle (and husband Doug) Leatherman, David (and wife Pamela) Cook, Ronald "Rick" R. Davis, Jr; loving grandfather of Samantha, Kelly, Nicole, Stacey, Jessica, Wade, Amanda, Alexis, and Kylie; great-grandfather of Laillah, Cruze, Kendall,...

Feb 10, 2019

Robin Lynn Wines affectionately known as Roby, age 58, passed away on February 10, 2019 in Elkridge, Maryland. Robin was born on December 6, 1960 in Silver Spring, Maryland to the late Mary Catherine Wines (nee Sherman) and to the late Harry Gilbert Wines, Sr. Beloved sister of Frank Wines, Sr. and Harry Gilbert Wines, Jr. AKA Butch; dear...

Feb 9, 2019

On February 9, 2019, Thomas (Tom) K. Baxter, Esq. passed away peacefully. Born in Baltimore, MD on May 31, 1944, Tom was a graduate of Mt. St. Joe High School.  He then graduated from The University of Maryland at College Park.  After service to our country as a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard, Tom eventually went on to obtain...

Feb 5, 2019

Mr. Wayne Russell Knott, Jr., age 39, of Baltimore, MD, passed away February 5, 2019.

Wayne was born at Harbor Hospital in Baltimore Maryland on June 6,1979. Although he was a true Marylander at heart, Wayne spent the last 6 years of his life living in Youngsville Nc and working in demolition in Georgia. Wayne was a diehard...

Feb 5, 2019

Brenda L. Bruce, age 58, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019. She was born on January 8, 1961 to James Johnson and Patricia Adams. Brenda is the beloved companion for over 15 years to Kevin McClary; cherished sister of Tina Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Lisa Johnson-Allen, James Johnson, and Kerrie Calloway; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Feb 4, 2019

On February 4, 2019, Anna M. Sanford passed away. She was the beloved wife of Gary,Sr.; loving mother of Gary,Jr.; cherished Me-Mom of Cameron; dear daughter-in-law of Nancy Schroen, and caring sister-in-law of David and Arthur Schroen.

Family members and friends will gather in the Lansdowne location from 3-5 & 7-9PM for a public viewing on Friday,...

Feb 4, 2019

Irene L. Cates sadly passed away on February 4, 2019 at the age of 82. She is the beloved wife of Walter Cates; loving mother of Rick Cavalier, the late Madeline Laubach, the late baby Anthony, Trina Bostic, Josie Little, & Toni Biggs; cherished “Gram & Grammerene” to numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; She is also survived by many...

Feb 1, 2019

James C. Clark, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2019. He was born on September 22, 1950 to the late Joseph and Ruth Clark. James is the beloved brother of Kathleen Wimpling and her late husband Joseph Wimpling, JoEllen Williams and her late husband Wade Williams, Jr., and the late Joseph P. Clark, Jr. and his surviving...