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Obituaries

Sheldon Lee Hild

Sheldon Lee Hild

Jan 20, 2026

Sheldon Lee Hild, passed away on January 20, 2026 at his home in Severna Park.

Sheldon was born on October 14, 1954, in Baltimore, MD. He was raised in Glen Burnie and graduated from Andover High School. Sheldon worked for many years in manufacturing, working for both Procter and Gamble and Lever Brothers. Sheldon went on to take a job with...

Barbara Ann Shields

Barbara Ann Shields

Jan 19, 2026

Barbara Ann Shields, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Known for her boundless warmth, tireless energy, and signature greeting, "Hello, sugar," Barbara left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.

Barbara is now reunited with her beloved son, Robert Shields; her parents,...

Claire Eileen McKenna

Claire Eileen McKenna

Jan 18, 2026

Claire Eileen McKenna passed away on January 18, 2026, in Severna Park MD, surrounded by her loving family.

Claire was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y. Her parents were Catherine ”Ciss” and James“Jim” Lynch, both from County Clare, Ireland. Claire was extraordinarily close to her beloved sisters, Sr. Loretta Lynch, Sr. Theresa Lynch, and Catherine “Kitty” Riepe. Claire met the...

Helen R. Leitholf

Helen R. Leitholf

Jan 17, 2026



Of Severna Park, MD on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James H. Leitholf; loving mother of Dick (Betsy), Jim (Lisa), the late Susan Hogan (Ted), and the late Bob Leitholf; adored grandmother of Susan Robbins (Chris), Bobby (Carrie), Samantha DeGiacomo (Christopher), Kate and Christine Leitholf; loving great-grandmother of Scott, Luke, Davis and Benny; dear sister of...

Kenneth O. Brady

Kenneth O. Brady

Jan 15, 2026

Mr. Kenneth O. Brady, former employee of Westinghouse, died on January 15, 2026, at St. Martin’s Home in Catonsville, MD.

Mr. Brady was 104. He was born in Baltimore and as a child was placed in the Hershey Industrial School (now the Milton Hershey School) in Hershey, PA in 1929 after his father died in 1928. He graduated from the School...

Scott Gardiner

Scott Gardiner

Jan 15, 2026

Norris Scott Gardiner, born March 11, 1950, was the son of Gretchen Scott Gardiner and William Henry Gardiner. The youngest of three children, he grew up in the small Long Island town of Northport, New York, where he spent many hours on the water sailing with his father.

Scott played football at Northport High School and later at Paul Smith’s College...

Daniel Hering, Sr.

Daniel Hering, Sr.

Jan 14, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Hering Sr., age 65, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Annapolis, Maryland. Born on May 2, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, Dan was raised in Severna Park, Maryland, where he built lifelong friendships and memories that shaped the man so many came to love.

After graduating from Severna Park High School, Dan went on to become...

Carole Jacoby

Carole Jacoby

Jan 13, 2026

Carole Jacoby passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 86.

Born on May 24, 1939, to William and Gertrude (née Graves) Bryant in St. Joseph, Missouri, Carole grew up in her hometown and graduated from Lafayette High School. She continued her education at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX, where she earned a degree in Finance. Carole...

Bruce F. Miller

Bruce F. Miller

Jan 13, 2026

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On January 13th, 2026 Bruce F. Miller, 87, of Pasadena, MD passed away from complications of long-term sepsis damage. He is now with the Lord, his Savior.

Bruce will be deeply missed by his wife, Joan Para Miller, and his family. Bruce was predeceased by his first...

Patricia Ann Magness

Patricia Ann Magness

Jan 12, 2026

Patricia Ann Magness (née Mannion), 69, of Severna Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on Jan. 12, 2026, in the house that her love transformed into a home for more than 35 years. Born July 14, 1956, in Baltimore, to Charles E. and Anna A. Mannion, she was the eldest daughter and third oldest of six siblings.

Patsy...

Diana E. Welborn

Diana E. Welborn

Jan 12, 2026

Diana Elizabeth Welborn, 78, of Annapolis, MD, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on November 20, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, to Harvey Leroy Boswell and Elizabeth Virginia Harnsberger (née).

She grew up in Glen Burnie, MD, and graduated from Glen Burnie High School. Diana went on to have a successful 60-year career in...

Eric Brian Feliu

Eric Brian Feliu

Jan 9, 2026

Eric Brian Feliu, born November 30th, 1966, in Baltimore Maryland, the son of Julio Feliu and Patricia Athanas, passed away peacefully at home in Arnold Maryland early morning Friday, January 9th. 

Eric leaves behind his loving wife Lisa, whom he married on August 27th, 1991, in St. Thomas. Together Eric and Lisa had three wonderful children, daughter Savanna, and sons Matthew...

Carl Nickel

Carl Nickel

Jan 8, 2026

Carl Henry “Nick” Nickel, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Born on June 4, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Carl was the beloved son of John and Henrietta Nickel. He was a proud Army veteran and later devoted his career to public service, retiring as a Master Electrician with the Department of the Navy.

Carl was a widower...

Loretta Diforte

Loretta Diforte

Jan 8, 2026

Loretta Morrow Diforte, a 52-year resident of Severna Park, passed away after a brief illness. She was 92.

She was born on August 26, 1933 to Robert and Margaret (neé Koch) Morrow in Baltimore, MD.

She was a student athlete at St. Joseph’s Monestary School and Seton High School, excelling in basketball, softball and bowling.

Loretta was a homemaker, married to Carmelo “Joe”...

William J. Duncan

William J. Duncan

Jan 7, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel William Joseph Duncan, USAF (Ret.), was born on October 2, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to a loving family. He passed away peacefully following a brief illness on January 7, 2026, while visiting family in Arkansas.

Bill was humble, generous, brilliant, fun-loving, and deeply respected by all who knew him. His Catholic faith and values guided every aspect of...

Teresa Meaney

Teresa Meaney

Jan 6, 2026

Teresa Meaney, age 79, of Arnold, MD, and formerly a long-time resident of Bronxville, NY, passed away suddenly at home on January 6, 2026.

Born on October 2, 1946, in rural County Laois, Ireland. Teresa, lovingly known as Tessie to her family, was the youngest of ten children born to Michael and Mary Meaney. At just 16, she left home to...

Luise Cunningham

Luise Cunningham

Jan 4, 2026

Luise Cunningham, 98, a longtime resident of Arnold has died on January 4, 2026. Luise was born in Vienna, Austria on September 21, 1927, daughter of Josefa and Johann Hansmann. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1985 by her beloved husband, Archer H. Cunningham as well as her brother, Hansi and sister, Elfriede “Elfi”.

Luise and...

Regina Lion Beatty

Regina Lion Beatty

Jan 4, 2026

Regina "Jean" Beatty passed away peacefully at her home in Arnold, MD. She spent her last days celebrating Christmas with her family and sharing stories of gratitude and wonder at the blessings she and her husband Bill (deceased 2023) enjoyed.

Jean was a woman of faith and family, and lived a life full of fierce dedication to both. She was the...

Kevin McDermott

Kevin McDermott

Jan 4, 2026

Kevin McDermott, affectionately known as “Chief” to his grandson, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2026, at the age of 83. His family and friends were by his side, surrounding him with love.

Born on November 11, 1942, in County Roscommon, Ireland, Kevin immigrated to Baltimore in 1963, where he met his future wife, Mary. Together they built a...

Arthur R. Lyman

Arthur R. Lyman

Jan 3, 2026

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