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Judith L. Smaldone
Sep 21, 2026
Judith Lynn (Warwick) Smaldone of Arnold, talented multimedia artist, family historian, and wife of Joseph P. Smaldone, passed away peacefully at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, on September 21 at the age of 83. Judy was born on 6 July 1943 in Queens, NY, the second of five children of Charles H. Warwick and Genevieve “Jeane” Jacobson. She grew up...
Diane M. Pastor
Oct 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Diane Pastor (Strickland), a resident of Magnolia, Delaware, who passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 77.
Diane was born on February 10, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Edith and Thurman Strickland Sr. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, and taking senior trips with members of...
Kyle Parker
Oct 16, 2026
Kyle Patrick Parker passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 32.
Kyle was the beloved son of Carol Ann Parker and Michael Parker. He is survived by his parents, Carol Ann and Michael, his three children, Brayden, Easton and Kennedy Parker, his brother Eric, sister in-law Melissa Parker and nephew Graham Parker, along with his grandmother Maureen Parker....
Charles Joseph Doucett
Oct 11, 2026
Charles Joseph Doucett (Charlie to family and friends), age 90, of Philadelphia, PA, left us on October 11, 2026. Charlie entered the world on August 28, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to Albanie (Morin) and Samuel Doucett.
After graduating from Northeast Catholic High School for Boys, Charlie built a vibrant, active life. In May of 1955, he enlisted in the Air...
Curtis "Bud" E. Conway
Oct 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Curtis “Bud” Conway.
Curtis “Bud” Conway was an extraordinary man whose kindness, thoughtfulness, and genuine friendship touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He was the kind of person who never met a stranger and was always ready to share a laugh or offer a kind word. No one ever had a bad word to say...
John F. Gunning
Oct 11, 2026
John Francis Gunning, 67, a longtime resident of Severna Park, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his Chartwell home on October 11, 2026, surrounded by family. Born with a spirit that touched everyone he met, John lived a life defined by his warmth, strength, and unwavering dedication to his family. His resilience throughout his battle with brain cancer was a testament...
Marie B. LaValle
Oct 10, 2026
Marie Barbara La Valle
It is with deepest love that we announce the passing of Marie Barbara La Valle who died peacefully at home on October 10, 2026.
Marie was born on March 1, 1928, in Baltimore, MD. She embodied the traits of her family and community that highly valued faith, friendship, and laughter.
She enjoyed working with and serving others and was...
Dorcas O. Cefaratti
Oct 7, 2026
Dori Ortiz Cefaratti
September 17, 1954 – October 7, 2026
Christian, Wife. Mother.
Dorcas Ortiz Cefaratti, known to her friends and loved ones as Dori, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 72, following a sudden illness, just two days before what would have been her fiftieth wedding anniversary with...
Dr. Charles F. Converse
Oct 7, 2026
Charles Franklyn Converse, M.D., F.A.C.S., a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon, devoted family man, and talented sculptor, passed away peacefully with his family at his side.
Born in Troy, New York on July 18, 1941, to Frank and Janet Converse, Dr. Converse grew up in Salem, New York, before moving to Hyannis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod during his high school years....
Jean A. Bicks
Oct 6, 2026
Jean Arnold Bicks, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in 1946 and raised in Severna Park, Maryland, Jean lived a vibrant, dedicated, and hard-working life centered around his country, his craftsmanship, and his family.
Jean graduated from Severn School in Severna Park, MD in 1964. Following graduation, he was married...
Steven Joseph Reynolds
Oct 4, 2026
A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026 at 11:00am at the Severna Park Baptist Church 506 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146.
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Edgar H. Parker
Oct 3, 2026
Edgar Henry Parker (Ed) died on October 3, 2026 in Severna Park, Maryland. He was born in Brattleboro VT on July 14, 1932, the first son of Evelyn Haskell and Willis Kelley Parker of Northfield MA. He attended local schools through his sophomore year of high school before entering Deerfield Academy as a new-boy Junior, class of 1950. He later...
Carol C. Mitchell
Oct 3, 2026
Carol Casler Mitchell, 83, passed away on October 3, 2026.
Carol was born on April 19, 1943 in New York to Hugh Casler and Jean (neé Fritz) Casler. Carol grew up in Port Byron, NY and graduated from Port Byron High School. She also lived in Throop, NY before settling in the Annapolis, Maryland area.
Carol worked as a secretary for the...
Daniel C. Bush, Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Charles Bush Jr passed away on September 29, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. To know Danny was to love him.
Danny was born on December 17, 1978 to Linda and Daniel Bush Sr. in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Glen Burnie, Maryland and graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1996. He played the drums in...
Peter Salmon-Cox
Sep 29, 2026
Born in England in 1939, Peter’s father was a boat builder and had a boat yard on an area of widened rivers called the Norfolk Broads. Hence, he grew up with a love of sailing, fishing and boating. Upon receiving his Ph.D. in metallurgy from Cambridge University, he became a part of the 1960’s “brain drain”- U.S. scientists were going...
Richard Howard Pfisterer Jr.
Sep 28, 2026
Richard Howard Pfisterer Jr., 69, of Severna Park, MD, passed away at home on September 28, 2026.
Richard was born on December 1, 1956 to Richard H. Pfisterer Sr. and Bertha (neé Scheckels) Pfisterer. He was born and raised in Baltimore, MD, and he was Catholic.
Richard was the owner of Mercado Jewelers in Severna Park and he served the community with...
Chet Seto CAPT, USN (Ret.)
Sep 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Capt. Chet Seto
Retired U.S. Navy Captain | Class of 1978, 13th Company P3 Pilot
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Capt. Chet Seto on Monday, September 28, 2026. His loss was sudden and deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Chet was a devoted husband to Yolinde, a...
Janet Marsha Temple
Sep 28, 2026
Janet Marsha Temple, born March 11, 1942, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Janet will be remembered most for her beautiful smile, her kindness toward others, and the genuine way she connected with the people around her. She was never afraid to speak openly and honestly, and those who knew...
John T. Stone
Sep 27, 2026
John Townsend Stone, 79, of Severna Park, Maryland passed away on September 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born on September 30, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, the only son of John T. Stone and Mary (neé Chadwick) Stone. He grew up in Philadelphia, and attended Archmere Academy and West Catholic High School.
John served in the U.S. Army...
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