Obituary Listing

Joseph Edward Cope

Joseph Edward Cope

January 28, 2025

Joseph Edward Cope, 77, of Manchester, MD, formerly of Beltsville, MD, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  Born on August 15, 1947, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Jesse Cope and Pauline Henrietta Kuhn Cope.  He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Marilynn Frances Cope.

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Harold Dennis Switzer

Harold Dennis Switzer

January 27, 2025

Harold Dennis Switzer, 88, of Manchester, MD, died on January 27, 2025, at home with his family. Born on February 15, 1936, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William and Helen Hunt Switzer.  He was the beloved husband of Janet Stepp Switzer for 66 years.

Harold was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class...

Mary Catherine Whitcraft

Mary Catherine Whitcraft

January 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Catherine Lynch Whitcraft, an extraordinary artist, poet, and a radiant soul who brought joy and light to everyone she encountered.  She was born on March 17, 1944, and left us on January 25, 2025, at age 80, leaving behind a legacy that words can scarcely capture.

Mary was...

Romeo Gauthier, Jr.

Romeo Gauthier, Jr.

January 21, 2025

Romeo Gauthier, Jr., of Hampstead, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Lorien in Taneytown, MD.  Born on August 5, 1942, in Southbridge, MA, he was the son of the late Romeo Gauthier and Elizabeth Roso Gauthier.  He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Patricia Carlee Gauthier.

Romeo was a veteran of...

Wayne Lawrence Sullivan

Wayne Lawrence Sullivan

January 20, 2025

Wayne Lawrence Sullivan, 78, of Towson, MD, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born on December 1, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Hormen Manger and Estelle Mae Yingling Sullivan.

Wayne worked as a hairstylist for over 50 years.

Surviving...

Earle William Reuschling

Earle William Reuschling

January 19, 2025

Earle William Reuschling, 84, of Pylesville, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson, MD.  Born on October 23, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Walter Lester Reuschling and Ida Laura Jones Reuschling.  He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Kathleen Helen Albert Reuschling.

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Ann Elizabeth Smith

Ann Elizabeth Smith

January 18, 2025

"I Come To The Garden Alone" "As I awoke this blessed day, it was different I must say.  Early AM, a warm breeze so gentle and sweet with instruments playing – "Kneel to my feet" for your lease is complete! With a shout, he gave his angels command, go get Ann! In a flash,...

Charlotte Adele Coarts

Charlotte Adele Coarts

January 16, 2025

Charlotte Adele Coarts, 101, of Upperco, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View in Manchester, MD.  Born on June 4, 1923, in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Henry Venus Brillhart and Emma Charlotte Benson.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Emerson Coarts, who...

Margot Calaminus Giuffre

Margot Calaminus Giuffre

January 15, 2025

Baltimore, MD – Margot Calaminus Giuffre, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, MD. She was born on January 24, 1936, in Langendiebach, Germany, to the late Dr. Wilhelm Calaminus and Emilia Traxel Calaminus. Margot was the cherished wife of the late William J. Giuffre.

A devoted member...

Jean Hazlett

Jean Hazlett

January 10, 2025

Jean Hazlett, 81, of Owings Mills, MD, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at BridgingLife Hospice at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD. Born on September 10, 1943, in Garrison, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Haines and Mable A. Younger Haines. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to Herman Frederick Hazlett.

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Vincent Joseph Sabatino, Jr.

Vincent Joseph Sabatino, Jr.

January 9, 2025

Vincent Joseph Sabatino, Jr., 86, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home.  Born on June 24, 1938, in Baltimore City, he was the son of the late Vincent Joseph Sabatino, Sr. and Hanah Bear Sabatino.  He was the beloved husband of 68 years to Florence E. Simm Sabatino.

Years ago, Vincent...

Dr. Jeffrey K. Okamitsu

Dr. Jeffrey K. Okamitsu

January 3, 2025

Dr. Jeffrey K. Okamitsu, age 68, of Westminster, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the second of three children of Taketo Okamitsu and Dorothea (Okamitsu) Nomura.

From an early age, Jeffrey showed a remarkable aptitude for learning and discovery. He attended the prestigious Kamehameha Schools, a renowned institution...

Richard A. Hendrickson

Richard A. Hendrickson

December 31, 2024

Richard A. Hendrickson peacefully passed away after an extended illness.   He was a beloved husband to Linda and devoted father to sons Chris and Jason.

There will be a celebration of life service on January 31st at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD. The visitation starting at 10 am with the service following...

John Hartman Miller

John Hartman Miller

December 27, 2024

John Hartman Miller, 69, of Hanover, PA, passed away peacefully the evening of Friday, December 27, 2024, at UPMC Hanover. Born on June 28, 1955, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Hartman and Mary Irene Benko Miller. He was the beloved husband of Susan Alane Finnerty Miller.

John retired as a lieutenant...

John Hamilton Shepherd, Jr.

John Hamilton Shepherd, Jr.

December 27, 2024

John Hamilton Shepherd, Jr., 93, of Lineboro, MD, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home. Born on August 5, 1931, in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late John Hamilton Shepherd, Sr. and Evelyn Ester Elwell Shepherd.  He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Barcklow Shepherd, who passed away in...

Edna L. Holloway

Edna L. Holloway

December 26, 2024

Edna L. Holloway, 82, a resident of Cross Keys Village, The Brethren Home Community of New Oxford, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 26, 2024.  She was born in Hanover, PA, and she was the daughter of the late Maurice E. and Helen V. Wisner.

She married Rev....

Bettie Mae Panagakos

Bettie Mae Panagakos

December 21, 2024

Bettie Mae Panagakos, 97, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Longview in Manchester, MD.  Born on August 21, 1927, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Miller and Margaret Lessner Miller. She was the beloved wife of the late Nickolas Panagakos, who passed away in...

Ray Martin Stone

Ray Martin Stone

December 21, 2024

Ray Martin Stone, 86, of Owings Mills, MD, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on January 20, 1938, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Paul Addison Stone and Doris Schollian. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Florence Matilda Stone.

Ray retired...

Charles Edward Norris

Charles Edward Norris

December 19, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Edward Norris, 69, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD on November 21, 1955, and raised in Timonium, MD.

Chuck leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory and the impact he had on their lives.

Funeral...

Ann Margaret Durham

Ann Margaret Durham

December 19, 2024

Ann Margaret Durham, 77, of Upperco, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore City, MD.  Born on August 5, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand Carrera and Sophia Slavnik Carrera.  She was the beloved wife of 48 years to Robert Albright Durham, Jr.

Ann worked...