OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Kingsville, Overlea/Nottingham, and Surrounding Areas

John James Schmidt

John James Schmidt

Oct 25, 2026

John James Schmidt, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away on October 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of kindness, hard work, and love for his family and community.

John was the beloved husband of Frances Virginia Schmidt (née Roth), with whom he shared 68 wonderful years of marriage....

Robert Bernhard Graf, Jr.

Robert Bernhard Graf, Jr.

Oct 23, 2026

On October 23, 2026, Robert Bernhard Graf, Jr. peacefully passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a beautiful legacy of love, devotion, and family.

Robert was the beloved husband of 51 wonderful years to Janet A. (nee Rackensperger) Graf; a devoted and loving father of Krista Listmann and her...

Elaine Ruth Dochterman

Elaine Ruth Dochterman

Oct 20, 2026

Elaine Ruth Dochterman, née Bauernfeind, passed away on October 20, 2026.

Elaine was the wife of the late Carl Dochterman and the loving companion of her dog, Joy.

She was the daughter of the late Arnold Peter Bauernfeind Sr. and the late Thelma Anna (née Avig) Bauernfeind. She is survived by her brother, Melvin Bauernfeind Sr., and his partner, Debra Cargile. She...

Diane Ruth Brown

Diane Ruth Brown

Oct 17, 2026

On October 17, 2026, Diane Ruth (nee Wiseman) Brown peacefully passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a beautiful legacy of love, devotion, and family.

Diane was the beloved and devoted wife of 59 wonderful years to Robert Brown; a loving and proud mother of Karen and Kenneth Brown;...

Ann Jagielski Crostic

Ann Jagielski Crostic

Oct 14, 2026



Ann Crostic (nee Jagielski), beloved wife of the late Thomas “Tom” Crostic, passed away on October 14, surrounded by her children. Ann was a devoted, endlessly giving mother to Christopher Crostic and his wife Sarah, and to Kathleen Crostic, as well as a loving grandmother to Jacob and Wyatt Crostic.

Born to the late Melvin Jagielski and Patricia F. (née Mouery)...

Amy L. Doering

Amy L. Doering

Oct 13, 2026

On October 13, 2026, Amy L. Doering (nee Lergenmiller) passed away; beloved wife of Glenn Allan Doering, Sr.; devoted mother of Glenn Allan Doering, Jr. and his wife Lisa Conkel Doering, Cynthia (Cindy) Doering Schmidt and her husband Kirk Schmidt and Rachael L. Doering Frey and her husband Gregory Frey; cherished grandmother of Melissa Heaps and her husband John Heaps,...

Darrah M. Opdahl

Darrah M. Opdahl

Oct 12, 2026

Darrah McConnell Opdahl, 92, of Glen Arm, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes in Lititz, Pennsylvania on 12 October 2026. Darrah Gay Best McConnell was born to Frances and Samuel McConnell on 8 September 1934 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Raised as an only child, in a turbulent family environment, Darrah’s life began in the midst of the Great Depression....

Joanne Theresa Della Rose

Joanne Theresa Della Rose

Oct 12, 2026

Joanne Theresa Della Rose

October 12, 2026

On October 12, 2026, Joanne Theresa Della Rose passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of unconditional love, cherished family traditions, and countless precious memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Joanne was the loving and devoted...

Zenon "Papa Z" Maliszewski

Zenon "Papa Z" Maliszewski

Oct 8, 2026

On October 8, 2026, Zenon “Papa Z” Maliszewski passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love, devotion, and family.

Zenon was the beloved husband of 65 wonderful years to Stanislawa “Stella” (nee Boganska) Maliszewski; a devoted and loving father of Thomas Maliszewski, Gregory Maliszewski and his wife Barbara, and Richard Maliszewski; and a proud and...

Cindy Lee Levering

Cindy Lee Levering

Oct 7, 2026

Cindy Lee Levering passed away on 7 October 2026, after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Cindy loved gardening and was known as a caring & generous neighbor. She worked for many years in various positions with State Use Industries (later Maryland Correctional Enterprises). She was active in the Community of St. Dysmas.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Diana,...

Frances Colleen Maher

Frances Colleen Maher

Oct 4, 2026

Frances Colleen Maher (nee Ford), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026.

Frances was the beloved wife of the late Albert Maher. She was the loving daughter of the late Charles Ford and the late Frances (nee Kirby) Ford.

She was a devoted mother to Sharon Liske and her husband Larry, and Albert Maher Jr....

Robert "Bob" Edward Lee Shoul, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Edward Lee Shoul, Jr.

Oct 2, 2026

Robert Edward Lee Shoul, Jr., affectionately known as “Bob” or “Bobby Lee” to many and “Bob Bob” by his granddaughters, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the age of 71.

Born on May 16, 1955, Bob was the son of the late Robert and Mabelle Shoul. He grew up in Owings Mills and was a proud graduate of...

William L. Wilson

William L. Wilson

Sep 27, 2026

William Lee Wilson, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, son of the late Arthur Edgar Wilson and Catherine Virginia Wilson (nee Kube). He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Beth Wilson (nee Neuman) and daughters Eleanor Wilson (Alan Hurst) and Elizabeth O'Brien (Michael) and grandsons Rory and Daniel O'Brien. He is preceded in death by...

Patricia Mary Freund

Patricia Mary Freund

Sep 19, 2026

Patricia Mary Freund (nee Ziegel), 91, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. Born in Baltimore on January 10, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary K. Ziegel. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, of 68 years, Andrew Wilford Freund. She is survived by her son Drue and Drue’s wife Janet, her son...

William W. Willis Jr.

William W. Willis Jr.

Sep 15, 2026

William W. Willis Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 15, 2026.

William was the devoted husband of Donna C. Willis (nee Dempsey), with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. He was the proud father of Christopher Willis and his wife, Betty, and the loving grandfather of Natalie and Liam Willis. He was the cherished son of...

Mercedes Barbara West

Mercedes Barbara West

Sep 11, 2026

Mercedes Barbara West passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Mercedes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John William West, who passed away in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Richard Johnson, George Johnson, and Edward Jacque Johnson;...

Lawrence Charles Betzler

Lawrence Charles Betzler

Sep 10, 2026

Lawrence "Larry" Charles Betzler, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Stella Maris, Timonium, Maryland.

He was born May 2, 1933, in Overland, Missouri, to the late William Henry Betzler and Mabel Elenor Craft.

He is survived by his life partner, Marguerite Lobb of Baltimore, Maryland. One sister, Jean Kidwell of Palmyra, Virginia. Two daughters, Lauren Betzler (Jiri...

Lisa Alvarina Singleton

Lisa Alvarina Singleton

Sep 10, 2026

Lisa Alvarina Singleton passed away on September 10, 2026.

Lisa was the devoted mother of Jacob Singleton and Joshua Singleton, whom she loved dearly. She was the beloved daughter of the late Jesse “Tito” Alvarina and the late Evonne “Mimi” Alvarina (nee Begley).

She was the sister of the late Anita Logue and her husband, Joe, and Joey Alvarina. She was also...

Lynne Antionette Foreman

Lynne Antionette Foreman

Sep 2, 2026

On September 2, 2026, Lynne Antionette Foreman (nee Urban) passed away; beloved wife of Edward Addison Foreman, Jr., devoted mother of Donna Sweigart and her husband Ernest and Tony Foreman and his wife Deborah; loving grandmother of Katie Foreman; sister of Anthony Jay Urban and his wife Bette; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting at the Lassahn Funeral...

Frederick John Morsberger

Frederick John Morsberger

Sep 1, 2026

On September 1, 2026, Frederick John Morsberger passed away, leaving behind a family and many dear friends who will cherish his memory.

Fred was the devoted son of the late Frederick Wendell Morsberger and Frances Mae (nee Street) Morsberger. He was the loving brother of Irma Stockdale and her husband Randall, and the late Patricia Erck and her late husband Henry....

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