Local obituaries for Kingsville, Overlea/Nottingham, and Surrounding Areas
Catherine E. Thater
Dec 31, 2019
On December 31, 2019, the last of our family’s “Greatest Generation” members, C. Elizabeth Thater, passed away peacefully at Stella Maris Hospice. “Aunt” as she was known to her family, and Libby to her many friends, was a loving, caring person all her long life.
In her younger days, she was a nurse for over 40 years at the old BGE...
Elsie Anna Finn Johnson (Stratmann)
Dec 28, 2019
Elsie Anna Stratmann Finn Johnson, or affectionately known by the name Mimi, age 104, passed on December 28, 2019. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 22, 1915. She married Paul Finn on July 18, 1942. A WWII widow, her husband was killed in action and buried in France he received the Silver Star and Purple Heart medals. She...
Megan Lynn Poling
Dec 25, 2019
On December 25, 2019 Megan Lynn Poling, beloved wife of Jose L. Guzman; devoted mother of Elizabeth, Emma and Josecito; cherished daughter of Bonnie J. (nee Cullison) Poling; dear sister of Scott, Jennifer and Erika Poling; loving granddaughter of Alice Cullison; loving niece of Butch Cullison; daughter-in-law of Mario Orella; also survived by numerous loving family and friends. Megan’s greatest...
David Bryan Collins Jr.
Dec 21, 2019
On December 21, 2019, David B. Collins, Jr., beloved fiance’ of Kelly Wiemann; devoted son of David B. Collins, Sr. and Rose Mace, (nee Lee), step-son of Trish Collins and Douglas Mace; dear father of Brooklynn P. Collins, Landon R. Collins, Rhyleigh E. Collins and Precious To Be Collins; brother of Amanda Law, Ashley Mace, Douglas Mace II and Jack...
Leroy Christian Habersack
Dec 20, 2019
On December 20, 2019, Leroy C. Habersack, beloved husband of the late Phyllis, (nee Roudabush) Habersack; devoted father of Brian Habersack and wife Victoria and Michael Habersack and wife Elizabeth; dear brother of Phyllis Habersack; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and special friend Anna Mae Heusler.
Funeral services will be held at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A. 11750...
Michael H. Zukowski
Dec 17, 2019
On December 17, 2019 Michael H. Zukowski, beloved husband for 47 years to Kathleen (nee Dietz) Zukowski; devoted father of Renee Gruzs and Kelly Zukowski; loving grandfather of Brayden, Keegan and Ambria Gruzs, Aaron and Deklan Moutafis; cherished brother of Donald Zukowski and Diana Zukowski; dear brother-in-law of Michael Dietz and his wife Doris, Madeline Moeser and her husband Bill,...
Joseph C Schwing
Dec 16, 2019
On December 16, 2019 Joseph C. Schwing, served with the Baltimore City Fire Department from 1963-2001, received his AA Degree in Fire Science, served 3 years in the Navy, enjoyed soccer and football and coaching basketball at St. Michael the Archangel School. He was the beloved husband for 55 years to Shelby J. (nee McCarty) Schwing; devoted father of Joseph...
Charles Edwin Griffin
Dec 16, 2019
On December 16, 2019, Charles E. Griffin, beloved husband of Olga W., (nee Kidd) Griffin; devoted father of Keith Griffin, Janet Seechuk, Gary Griffin and Jeff Griffin; also survived by 9 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren 1 brother and 2 sisters.
The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A. 11750 Belair Road in Kingsvile on Friday, December 20, 2019...
Raymond G. Reider
Dec 15, 2019
On December 15, 2019 Raymond G. Reider passed away after a two and a half year battle with pancreatic and lung cancer. Ray leaves a large family behind. He is the beloved husband of Sandra (nee Bivens) Reider; devoted father of Christel Reider, and Carin (nee Reider) Czajkowski and her husband Michael; loving grandfather of Cassie, T.J., Elizabeth, Olivia, June...
Michael G. Wedge Sr.
Dec 12, 2019
On December 12, 2019, Michael G. Wedge, Sr., beloved husband of Sherry B., (nee Hartman) Wedge, devoted father of Michael G. Wedge, Jr. and wife Kristen, Rebecca F. Wedge and Hannah L. Wedge; dear brother of Mary Ann.
The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home,P.A. in Kingsville, 11750 Belair Road on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 2-5...
Ruth Leona Ulrich (Lutz)
Dec 9, 2019
On December 9 , 2019, Ruth L. Ulrich (nee Lutz) passed away; beloved wife of the late William G. Ulrich, Jr.; devoted mother of Kirk Ulrich and his wife Jean and David Ulrich and his wife Cindy; sister of Betty Devaughn, Iva Thommen, Dorothy Mueller, Mildred Stiephler and Martin Lutz; also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Visiting at...
Margaret Ann Hart (Baker)
Dec 6, 2019
On December 6, 2019 Margaret Ann (nee Baker) Hart passed peacefully, she is the devoted mother of Richard F. Hart and his companion Hilary Murray, Kevin J. Hart and his wife Robin; loving grandmother of Autumn, Grayson and Lilliana Hart, Marshall Francis and Mason Caris; dear sister of Francis Baker and his late wife Hana, Patricia Baker, James Baker and...
Robert B. Grasser
Dec 2, 2019
On December 2, 2019, Robert B. Grasser, loving son of the late Howard and Anna Grasser; dear brother of Josephine Chapolini and the late Francis Grasser.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Let There Be Memories
By: Linda Barnes
Let there be memories
Fond recollections
of special occasions
and everyday things.
Let your heart start on its journey
to healing
by feeling the comfort memories...
Mary Jo Streett-Kircher (Rogers)
Nov 27, 2019
On November 27, 2019, Mary Jo Streett Kircher (nee Rogers) passed away; beloved wife of Carl J. Kircher; devoted mother of Francis Streett and his wife Cynthia, Joseph Streett and his wife Karen, Eugene Streett and his wife Candice and William Streett and his wife Connie; also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Visiting at Oak Crest Chapel, 8800...
Mary Amelia Hurley (Dannemann)
Nov 26, 2019
On November 26, 2019, Mary A. (nee Dannemann) Hurley, beloved wife of Robert G. Hurley, mother of Kathleen M. Dietz, Robert J. Hurley, Angela H. Gahs and husband Thomas, and Mary Susan Rooney and husband Patrick, also survived by four grandchildren, Robert D. Dietz and wife Alka Gandhi, Geoffrey D. Dietz and wife Amber, Lisa M. Gahs, and Katherine A....
Eleanor Elizabeth Megraw
Nov 21, 2019
Eleanor Elizabeth Megraw, who taught forty years at Roland Park Country School died the 21st of November 2019 at the Gilchrist Center. She was 95. Ms. Megraw was the daughter of William Megraw, former Water Engineer for Baltimore City, and Mary Ward Megraw, who for many years taught piano at their home in Homeland. Eleanor was one of her mother’s...
Joseph Frank Kalata
Nov 21, 2019
On November 21, 2019 Joseph Frank Kalata, beloved husband of the late Sarah Roberta (nee Walker) Kalata and the late Elizabeth (nee Cardinale) Kalata; devoted father of the late Victoria Kalata; loving son of the late Frank and Amelia (nee Rozmyslowicz) Kalata; dear brother of several late brothers and sisters.
Funeral services and burial at sea are private.
Salvatore J. Culotta
Nov 19, 2019
On November 19, 2019, Salvatore J. Culotta beloved son of the late Sam and Sarah Culotta; loving brother of Sarah C. Memphis; dear uncle of Sharon M. Memphis, Dennis and Gina Jones.
The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home,P.A. 11750 Belair Road in Kingsville on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A graveside service...
Norma Clara Burkhard (Kahn)
Nov 15, 2019
November 15, 2019, Norma C., (nee Kahn) Burkhard, beloved wife of the late Earl W. Burkhard; devoted mother of Carole Nolet and husband Rich; loving grandmother of Brian Nolet and wife Nancy, Melanie and Julie; dear great-grandmother of Chlo’e, Guy, Emma and Asher.
Funeral services will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 12 Noon. Interment...
James Sheldon Wright Jr.
Nov 14, 2019
On November 14, 2019 James Sheldon Wright, Jr. beloved husband of Gemma C. Wright the late Joanne C. Wright; devoted father of Michelle Brewer and Suzanne Gray and step-children Kenneth Albrecht and Kathleen Nelson; loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:15am. If desired memorial contributions may be...




