OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
James Dumbrowsky
Oct 12, 2026
On October 12, 2026, James Edward Dumbrowsky, beloved husband of Phyllis Ann (nee Crawford), devoted father of Tracy Broadwater and her husband Larry, loving grandfather of Joshua Saylor and his wife Kayla, Connor Davies and Gracie Davies, cherished great-grandfather of Hadley Saylor. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.The family will receive friends at…
Linda Lou Smith
Jan 26, 1949 - Oct 12, 2026
On October 12, 2026 Linda Lou Smith passed away. Linda is survived by her beloved husband Stanley L. Smith, Sr.; devoted children Tina Byus (David), Stanley L. Smith, Jr.; grandchildren Sofia Smith, and Julia Smith. Also preceded in death by her brothers Charles, Carson, Irvin, and Thomas Combs.Friends may visit at the family-owned Duda-Ruck Funeral…
Jennifer Lynn Kauffman
Oct 10, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Kauffman, 75, passed away October 10, 2026 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born July 3, 1951, in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph U. & Doris B. Kauffman, she grew up in Towson, MD. From Kindergarten through twelfth grade, Jennifer attended and graduated from the Friends School of Baltimore. She earned her B.A. from…
Mary Jane Belz
Oct 9, 2026
Ms. Mary Jane Belz, a retired educator, died peacefully on October 9, 2026 in her home at Brightview Senior Living in Towson, MD, where she had moved this past February. The Baltimore native and longtime Lutherville resident was 91.Mary Jane was born on February 12, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, the second of eight children of…
Ovalee Barefoot
Oct 7, 2026
Ovalee Barefoot of Lutherville, MD, passed away on October 7, 2026, at the age of 94. He was the beloved husband of the late Kitty Barefoot (nee Casey); devoted father of Laura Roche and her husband Tom and the late Stephanie Dixon; dear father-in-law of Dennis Dixon; loving grandfather of Angela Laughridge, Tyler Dixon, Austin…
Janet Louise Kenny
Oct 7, 2026
On October 7, 2026, Janet Louise Kenny (nee Quinan), beloved wife of John J. Kenny; devoted mother of Julie Kenny Banner and Jennifer Kenny Paternotte and her husband Christopher; loving grandmother of Miles and Truman Paternotte; dear sister of Val Anderson, Vicki Bender, and Val Sharpe.Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral…
Madeleine "Maddie" Claudia Barnett
Feb 21, 1937 - Oct 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Madeleine Claudia Barnett ("Maddie")February 21, 1937 – October 6, 2026Madeleine Claudia Barnett, affectionately known to all who loved her as "Maddie," passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She was 89 years old.A true world traveler whoes life spanned three continents, Maddie lived an extraordinary journey. Raised in Halstead, England,…
C. Parker Ferguson
Oct 6, 2026
C. Parker Ferguson, 92, of Cockeysville, MD, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1934 in Old Hickory, TN, to Clyde "Red" and Dorothy Ferguson, Parker was from an early age a gifted scholar, athlete, and musician.Forgoing a prestigious appointment to West Point and a football scholarship to…
Carol Frances Southall
Jan 8, 1944 - Oct 5, 2026
Carol Frances (Cushner) SouthallJanuary 8, 1944 - October 5, 2026Carol Southall, 82, of Timonium, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her son’s home in Timonium. She was surrounded by her son, Joseph, and daughter-in-law, Adelle, who were by her side.Born in Baltimore, MD on January 8, 1944, Carol grew up in…
John Louis Martin
Apr 7, 1948 - Oct 5, 2026
John Louis Martin (John L), husband of Linda, father of Bria (Alex) Freyer, son of Monroe and Betty, brother of Eddie Hamilton and Mary Jane (Jim) Hampson, and uncle of Lani (Mark) Mellendick, Stacy (John) Coakley, and Andrew (Suzanne) Hampson, along with many great nieces and nephews, passed peacefully on October 5th, 2026 after a…
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