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Paula M Boies

Paula M Boies

Nov 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paula M. Boies on November 3rd, 2024. Paula was born on July 4th, 1947, in Baltimore Maryland. 

Loved and missed by her family she is survived by her children Christopher Kiefner, Lisa Ward and her husband Paul Ward, Clinton Kiefner his wife Danielle Kiefner, Heather Braun her husband James Braun,...

Linda M Austin

Linda M Austin

Oct 30, 2024

Linda Austin of Pasadena, MD passed away on October 30, 2024 at the age of 66. She passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones after a valiant fight with breast cancer. Linda was a devoted and caring daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born November 3, 1957 in Baltimore, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Nancy...

Ross Marion Cory

Ross Marion Cory

Oct 30, 2024

Ross Marion Cory beloved husband of Grace Etoyle Cory (Nee McClure) devoted father of Jeanette Etoile. Gay, Philip Lee Cory and his wife Kelly Anne Cory, Suzanne Michele Taylor and her husband Barry William Taylor, dear brother of the late Mariam Bolsted, loving grandfather of Nicole Grace Cory, Joseph Scott Cory, Sarah Etoyle Hofstetter, Eric Philip Taylor.

Ross was born in...

G. Brian Prager

G. Brian Prager

Oct 29, 2024

G. Brian Prager, beloved husband of the late Cynthia A. Prager, devoted father of Christopher B. Prager and Adam W. Prager and his wife Leanna, loving son of Gilbert W. Prager and the late Catherine Shirley Prager, dear brother Karen Bock and her husband Rick, Tim Prager and his wife Danette, Gene Prager, Steven Prager and his wife Dawn, Cindy...

Dolores Estelle Ritterpusch

Dolores Estelle Ritterpusch

Oct 27, 2024

Dolores ‘Lory’ Ritterpusch, 95, of Pasadena, Maryland passed peacefully at home with her family at her side on October 27, 2024. She was born in Baltimore on November 29, 1928 to the late George Henry Blume and Marie Wagner Blume.

In 1938 her family moved next door to the love of her long life, who, upon seeing his new neighbor told...

Joseph R. Ward, Jr.

Joseph R. Ward, Jr.

Oct 26, 2024

Joseph Roland Ward Jr., age 67, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on December 3, 1956, Joseph was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Mary, his two sons, Joseph the 3rd and Robert, their wives, Kelcey  and Jessica. Their five...

William D Burkhardt

William D Burkhardt

Oct 25, 2024

William D. Burkhardt, loving son of the late Francis and Beulah Burkhardt, dear brother of James Kosar and his wife Helen, Jerome Kosar and his wife Jean, Frank Burkhardt and Ronald Slagle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the family owned and operated MCCULLY POLYNIAK & COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain...

Violet G. Scott

Violet G. Scott

Oct 24, 2024

Violet G Scott passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2024, beloved wife of the late Charles A. Scott. She is survived by nieces, nephews and many caring friends, and is now at peace with her parents, siblings, husband, as well as many other family members. Violet was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 10, 1928, to her parents...

Robert Henry Skinner, Sr.

Robert Henry Skinner, Sr.

Oct 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Henry Skinner, age 89, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, ended a long battle with Alzheimers on October 23, 2024 at The Hospice of the Chesapeake, Severna Park. He was born on January 5, 1935 in Columbus Ohio to the late William Everett and Norma Jean (Streevey). He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Eileen “Pat”. He is...

John A Gardiner, Jr.

John A Gardiner, Jr.

Oct 22, 2024

John A. Gardiner, Jr. beloved husband of Winnie R. Gardiner, devoted father of Cheryl Chadwell, John A. Nerud and his wife Terri, Wini R. Bauman and her husband Jon, Elaine H. Collupy and her husband Richard, Rick F. Nerud and his wife Jill, David P. Nerud and his wife Jennifer, Tabatha A. Jones and her husband Doug and the late...

Kathleen A. Soth

Kathleen A. Soth

Oct 20, 2024

Kathleen Ann Soth, 66, passed away on Sunday October 20th at 1:00pm in Pocomoke, MD. She was born on March 3rd, 1958, in Baltimore MD to Parents Patricia C Bender and William E. Bender. They preceded her in death along with her beloved son Joshua A. Soth. She leaves behind her daughter Jennifer A. Crockett of Hummelstown, PA and her...

Louis B Weckesser, III

Louis B Weckesser, III

Oct 19, 2024

Louie was an avid outdoorsman and devoted family man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. Spoiling and spending time with his grandbabies. Watching football on Sunday and playing fantasy football with his kids and grandson. He rescued his wife 36 years ago and together, they created a beautiful, loving life. He was an amazing husband, father, poppy,...

Gary D. Rankin

Gary D. Rankin

Oct 19, 2024

Gary D. Rankin, beloved husband of Margaret K. Rankin, devoted father of Jason Rankin and Cindy Rankin.

Gary was born in Michigan on August 30, 1943, to his parents Robert and Betty Rankin and passed away on October 19 in the Marley Neck Heath and Rehab.

Gary worked as a printer but when he was younger, he was a very good athlete....

Deborah Sue Canter

Deborah Sue Canter

Oct 16, 2024

Deborah Sue Canter, beloved wife of Benjamin L. Canter, devoted mother of Benjamin L. Canter, Jr and Robert M. Canter, daughter of Florence Virginia Baker but raised by her grandmother Jenny Bradshaw, dear sister of Jewell Virginia Lucas, Priscilla Mae Nelson, Leroy Tippett and the late Franklin Bradshaw, Sr, Polly Ann Baker and Barbara June Baker, loving grandmother of Hope...

Shaun C Hohman

Shaun C Hohman

Oct 14, 2024

Shaun C. Hohman, loving son of Lisa Clagg, dear brother of Mark, Daniel, Zack, Joey, Devan, Eric, Dakota, Kayden, Pooda, Salena, Heather, Kenzie, Kinley, Danielle, Meyuana, Masyn, Melanie, Meatball, Aleah, Madison, Chyanne and Alyssa, and the late Laney and Dar, loving grandson of Brenda Wareheim and Wayne Wareheim, dear nephew Karen and David and Joyce, dear uncle of Carly, Kayley,...

Patricia Anne Barland

Patricia Anne Barland

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia A. Barland passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024, at her home in Pasadena, MD.

Patricia A. Barland is survived by her Son Craige Barland (Donna), and her Daughter Candice Helms (Steve) and her extended family Kimberly Ward, Jami Holden, Jeffie Bowen and Daniel Munroe.

Celebration of life for Patricia A. Barland will be at a later date.

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Memorial contributions in her...

Emma Jean Soboleski

Emma Jean Soboleski

Oct 11, 2024

Emma Jean Soboleski, devoted mother of Charlene J. Lyons, Monica D. Carney and Raymond A. Soboleski, Jr and his wife Heather, Carol Soboleski-Staup, Vickie Soboleski, dear mother-in-law of the late Tracy Lyons and John Carney, Brian Staup, loving grandmother of Patricia, Felicia, Marisa, Billy, and Grant, loving great grandmother of Savannah and Michael, Jr, loving great-great-grandmother of Harry and Hunter. 

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Barbara Lee Przybylski

Barbara Lee Przybylski

Oct 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Lee Przybylski, nee Anderson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Barbara Lee was born on August 19, 1938, in Baltimore, and peacefully departed on October 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Helen and Wallace Anderson, her son Michael Wallace Przybylski, her granddaughter Bethany Leeann...

Thomas M Floody

Thomas M Floody

Oct 4, 2024

Thomas Matthew Floody, age 90, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Pasadena, Maryland. Born on November 9, 1933, Thomas was a dedicated family man, known for his hard-working nature and commitment to providing for his loved ones.

Thomas proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War, reflecting his deep sense of duty and patriotism. His career post-military service was...

Lynda K Johnson

Lynda K Johnson

Oct 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lynda K. Johnson, who passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 61 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. 

Lynda was born to Lawrence and Joan Johnson on February 28, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland. Lynda spent most of her adult years working for the Comptroller of Maryland, where...

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