OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Dorothy (Dorrie) Boone Talbott
Nov 13, 2026
Dorothy (Dorrie) Boone Talbott, of Ruxton, Maryland, succumbed to cancer on November 13, 2026, at the age of 83.Born in Pikesville on October 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Nance Boone and Bertram Lee Boone II. She attended Roland Park Country School and Hollins College.Dorrie was a travel agent for 40…
Helen Louise Mitchell
Oct 24, 1025 - Nov 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, Helen Louise Mitchell (nee Neiport), passed away peacefully in Hunt Valley, MD. She is the beloved wife of the late Dennis Joseph Mitchell; devoted mother of Linda Susan Johnson, Denise Diane Mitchell, and Sharon Leigh Dodson(James, Jr.); loving grandmother of Sandra Johnson, Courtney Johnson, Scott Johnson, Katharine Louie (Jason), Lisa Johnson,…
Mary C. Kurts
Nov 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, Mary C. Kurts died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland; beloved wife of the late Leslie E. Kurts, Jr., cherished daughter of the late Peter and Mary Loiero. Loving mother of sons Les III and his wife Mary Ryan, Gregory and his wife Regina and Timothy and his wife Lisa. Grandmother of Jessica,…
James Dorsey Brown, III
Aug 26, 1939 - Nov 11, 2026
On November 11, 2026, James Dorsey Brown, III., passed away at his home in Cockeysville, MD. He was the cherished son of the late Sibyl Kemp Brown (nee Jackson) and James Dorsey Brown, Jr.; beloved husband of 36 years to Christine Weber Brown; devoted father of Christopher Bennett (Julie) and Jamie Brown and step-father of…
Rev. James Edward McLinden, SSJ
May 25, 1941 - Nov 10, 2026
Rev. James Edward McLinden, SSJMay 25, 1941 - November 10, 2026Josephite Father James Edward McLinden was the first of thirteen children, (siblings John J. McLinden. Edward McLinden, Patrick McLinden, Michael McLinden, Mary McGlynn, Susanne MacBride, Kathleen Amoedo, Sr. Kathleen John, O'Carm., Theresa Prendergast and Margaret Buckley) born to John and Kathleen Manley McLinden on May…
Nancy Lee B. Furtaw
Nov 10, 2026
On November 10, 2026, Nancy Lee B. Furtaw, beloved wife of Clay Furtaw; devoted mother of Amy Wells Salotto and her husband Robert, Jennifer Furtaw-Colwell, and the late Elizabeth Ann Kennedy; loving grandmother of Will Salotto, Rylee Kennedy, Carlie Shasho, Tom Kennedy, Andrew Colwell, and Abby Colwell; dear sister of Howard Connolly, Cathy Williams, and…
Deborah Ann Craig
Jun 21, 1963 - Nov 9, 2026
On November 9, 2026 Deborah Ann Craig passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home. Debbie was born on June 21, 1963 at Camp Lejeune, NC to her parents Janice E. and the late Richard G. Stulich Sr. Debbie is survived by her devoted husband James D. Craig Sr.; her loving children James D. Craig…
Kathleen Holly Raddatz
Nov 9, 2026
On November 9, 2026, Kathleen Holly Raddatz, beloved wife of the late William Robert Raddatz, Jr.; devoted mother of Donna J. Cole and her husband John and Francine M. West and her late husband Ronnie West; loving grandmother of Kayla M. Feidt and her husband Ben, Wesley R. Ganbin and his wife Ashley, Bradley T.…
Edilberto R. Beltran
Nov 9, 2026
On November 9, 2026, Edilberto R. Beltran, beloved husband of Diadema S. Beltran; devoted father of Rowena Crist (Michael), Carene Giannico (Michael), Edilberto Beltran (Victoria), Tristan Tayag (Jennifer), Enrico Beltran (Cara), and the late J. Christopher Tayag (Kerry); loving grandfather of 14; also survived by extended family.A Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate…
Kenneth Aldar Kulchar
Aug 5, 1949 - Nov 8, 2026
On November 8, 2026 Kenneth Aldar Kulchar passed away. Kenneth was born on August 5, 1949 in Caretta, WV to his late parents Aldar and Julie Kulchar. Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife Betty L. Kulchar; devoted stepchildren Daniel Peltzer, Dudley Peltzer, the late Betty Bridges, Stacy Peltzer (Beth), and James Peltzer; dear sisters…
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