Obituaries

Marilyn Derka

May 15, 2024

Marilyn "Pretzel" Derka (Cowger)

11/10/1947 - 5/15/2024

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Marilyn "Pretzel" Derka passed away. She was the loving wife of 56 years to Theodore S. Derka Jr.; devoted mother of Theodore (Ted) Derka and his wife Danette Derka and Brian Derka Sr. Beloved grandmother to Brian Derka Jr., Michael Derka and his fiancé Alexsus Thornton, Alyssa...

Margaret Kolk

May 10, 2024

Margaret Lorraine Kolk, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 10, 2024, in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. She was born on March 6, 1973, to Margaret Albright, in Baltimore, where she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Little Margie, as she was fondly known by all...

Martin "Marty" Dix

May 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin B. Dix. Martin was born on December 8, 1964, and tragically left us on May 9, 2024. He was a beloved husband to his wife, Heather Heddinger Dix, father to their children Dominic and Matthew, brother to Charles "Chuck" and Ronald "Ron", as well as five cherished grandchildren....

Warren Newland

May 9, 2024

Warren Newland, Jr., of Perry Hall, MD, died on May 9, 2024 at the age of 78. He was a lifelong resident of Baltimore, born in Baltimore City in 1945 to Warren and Elizabeth Newland. He graduated from City College, having already begun what would be a 45-year employment with H&S Bakery in Fell's Point, where his father worked. He...

Lauren Robertson

May 6, 2024

Lauren Marie Haddaway, was born on May 21, 1959 to the late Louis and Dorothy Haddaway on Dundalk Avenue. She departed this life suddenly on Monday May 6, 2024.

Lauren was raised in the Dundalk community. After graduating in 1977, she went on to work in several fast-food restaurants in the Dundalk Community. She was manager of The Little...

Shirley Krolikowski

May 5, 2024

Shirley A. Krolikowski passed away on May 5, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on October 26, 1931 to the late Earle Stange and Anna Bryant.

Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Marion Krolikowski. Left to cherish her memory are her children Susan Harris, Lorraine Kolach, Leo Potocki, Debra Potocki, Stanley Potocki, and Teresa...

William Wujek

May 2, 2024

William Joseph Wujek passed away on May 5, 2024. Born on May 10, 1954 to the late Frances and Walter Wujek, he was raised in Dundalk, MD (Gray Manor).

As a kid he played catcher in little league baseball and bowled. He went on to graduate from Patapsco Senior High in 1972, where he played soccer and clarinet in the band.

He...

Howard Suehs

May 2, 2024

On May 2, 2024, Howard L. Suehs, husband of the late Audrey M. Suehs and companion of Donna Dudderar, father of Lynn Cousler and husband Joseph, Kirt Suehs and wife Yvonne, Gale Schneck and husband Wayne, Tesha Casale and husband Sam and Sherrie Suehs and Michael Caron, grandfather of ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of loving family...

William Webster

Apr 30, 2024

William H. Webster Jr., a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on March 14, 1940 to Mary Emma Webster and the late William H Webster Sr.

William loving father to 9 children, 22 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a large circle of loving family and friends who will...

Carol Lukas

Apr 30, 2024

Carol L. Lukas (Neideigh) of Edgemere, MD.

Born August 19, 1957 in Middletown, PA and passed away on April 30, 2024.

Preceded in death by Father Jack Neideigh. Survived by Husband of 34 years Luke Lukas, who was by her side as her caretaker during her courageous battle with cancer. Also survived by Mother Fusako Comer and her...

Toni Lynn Shaw

Apr 29, 2024

Toni Lynn Shaw of Brockport, New York passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital on April 29, 2024. Predeceased by her parents Ellen “Noreen” Keller and William “Whitey” Henry Keller Jr. and her sisters Linda Christine Keller and Deborah Kathleen Keller. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Francis Shaw and her children, Laura Ann Guerrie (Marc), Daniel Lee Burgess...

Bernadine "Shirley" Panuska

Apr 26, 2024

Bernadine "Shirley" Panuska, known to her loved ones as Shirley, will be remembered by many for her kind spirit and unwavering dedication to her community. Born on April 10, 1933, in MD, she passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 91 in Sykesville, MD.

Shirley's life was filled with love and devotion to her family. Holding various roles...

Henrietta Carder

Apr 25, 2024

Henrietta Wilhelmina Carder (nee) Byrnes passed away April 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Etta was born to James and Henrietta Byrnes on August 17, 1931. She graduated from Patterson High School Class of 1951.

She enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She also loved going to the beach. Her and her husband Ed were members...

Ivan West

Apr 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ivan G. West

Born on March 23, 1938, Ivan G. West passed away on April 22, 2024 at the age of 86.

He is survived by his beloved niece, Michele Bayes, who held a special place in his heart. Ivan was preceded in death by his late wife Emma West, his son Robert West, and his granddaughter Melissa...

Paulette Cosgrove

Apr 20, 2024

Paulette Marie Cosgrove

February 8, 1955 - April 20, 2024

Paulette Marie (Earll) Cosgrove of Dundalk, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 69.

Paulette M. Cosgrove was the loving wife of Fred Cosgrove Sr. for over 50 years, Dedicated Mother of Charlie Cosgrove and wife Bree, Cristie McNew and husband Ernie and Corie Cosgrove and wife Carrie....

Earl Vanik

Apr 19, 2024

Earl T. Vanik, loving husband of Jane Vanik, father of Daniel Pilat, Michael Pilat Sr., Sherry Greggs, the late Edward Pilat and the late Victoria Spears, grand father of Michael Pilat Jr., Joshua Pilat, Jackie Tindall and the late Tamar Spears, great grandfather of Liam, Ryan, Deshaun and Monica.

Mr. Vanik was additionally survived by a host of cousins,...

Ruth Ann Lower

Apr 17, 2024

Ruth Ann C. Lower (nee Sekerak), of Dundalk, Maryland, peacefully passed on April 17, 2024. She was the only daughter of the late George and Martha J. Sekerak; wife of the late Paul W.Lower; and mother to the late Stephen M. Lower. She is survived by her son David P. Lower, his husband Leon D. Vanasse, Jr. and her grand...

Robert Lazaro

Apr 16, 2024

Robert C. Lazaro passed away on April 16, 2024 at the age of 54.

Robert loving father of Maya Lazaro, Jet Lazaro and Nova Lazaro, brother of Benita Greene, Natalio Lazaro, Gus Lazaro, Emmitt Lazaro, Ben Lazaro Jr., Josephine Lazaro, the late Marguerita Sullivan, the late Constancia House and the late Ben Lazaro.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday April...

Nathaniel Tabares

Apr 16, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nathaniel P. Tabares, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend to many. Nathaniel, born on March 20, 1948, in the Philippines, left this world on April 16, 2024, in Dundalk, MD.

He is survived by his beloved spouse, Sandra Tabares, his children: Zhandra Raver (husband Nicholas), Nathaniel W. Jr., Rhyan...

Barbara Butta

Apr 15, 2024

Barbara Mary Butta ("Babs"), age 66, passed away at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware on April 15, 2024 after a courageous fight with cancer. Barb grew up in a loving home in Baltimore, MD, in a neighborhood where she had many friends who played in the alley or on Top-field all day and often late into the night. Eastwood...