All Obituaries

Maria “Luisa” Loayza, 87, of Germantown, Maryland, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Bridginglife Dove House. Born September 22, 1938 in Mexico City, Mexico. Maria had worked most of her life raising her family. She enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. She was the last of her immediate family. She is survived by her five children Benita (Flor) Holmes, Jimy Loayza and his wife Jackie, Cesar Loayza and his wife Raquel, Arturo Loayza, Carlos Loayza and his wife Stephanie. ...

Paul Francis Klatt, 84, of Eldersburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia surrounded by his loving family. Born February 17, 1942, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Paul Elmer and Regina Wehrheim Klatt. He was the loving husband to Jo Ann Rita Klatt (Herrick). They had been married for 62 years. Paul had retired from CSX railroad working in the accounts receivable department. He enjoyed fishing, doing outdoor work around his home, an avid ...

Shirley Ginther, 91, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the home of her son surrounded by her loving family. Born March 7, 1935 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James V. and Ida Conway Rose. Shirley had worked at Ost and Ost as a bookkeeper for more than 20 years then worked at John S. Clarke Elementary School as a lunch aid. Through her 40 years serving as an Avon representative, she took pride in becoming fast friends with all her clients. Shirley ...

Charlene Arnold Stem, 73, of Reisterstown, died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Northwest Hospital. Born March 3, 1953 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Betty Arnold. She was the wife of William H. Stem. They would have been married for 50 years this July. Charlene was a beautician. She enjoyed doing sudoku and other types of word puzzles. She also enjoyed family get togethers, watching the grandkids and volunteering at the annual Gamber Volunteer Fireman’s ...

Carl Louis Hayden, 80, of Sykesville, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 20, 1945 in Takoma Park, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles William Hayden and Lillian McQueen Hudson Hayden. He was the devoted husband of Dorothy Ann Hayden. They had been married for 62 years. Carl had retired as a supervisor for the Washington Gas and Light Company. He enjoyed golfing with his lifelong friends, classic cars, yard sales with his ...

Massimo Gabrielle Fuggitti, 79, of Leisure World Silver Spring, MD entered God’s eternal care Friday February 20, 2026 at the Gilchrist Center of Towson. Born February 15, 1947 in Rome, Italy. He was the son of the late Flavio & Arduina (Constante) Fuggitti. He was the loving husband of the late Renee (Strauss) Fuggitti until her passing October 24, 1980. Massimo was a decorated designer in the clothing industry. He began his career at Lebow Brothers, Baltimore in 1963 when he ...

Eugene Earl Hardesty, 85, of Sykesville, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home with his loving wife and family by his side. Born July 24, 1940 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Earl and Louise Smith Hardesty. He was the devoted husband of Betty Marie Hardesty. They had been married for 66 years. Gene had retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a planner estimator. He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Yard Association. He enjoyed watching his grandkids playing soccer and ...

      Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Donovan, 80, of Columbia, died Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Sun Valley Assisted Living in Westminster.    Born May 14, 1945, in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Harvey and Bernice Vandegrift. She was preceded by her beloved husband of 56 years, Paul who died in October 2024.    Jackie worked for more than 30 years as a computer programmer for the Social Security ...

Thomas Joseph “Tom” Mitchell, 74, of Westminster, died Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the BridgingLife Dove House surrounded by his loving family. Born April 18, 1951 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late George Thomas Mitchell and Mildred Delaney Mitchell. He was the devoted husband of Yvonne Nance Mitchell, married for over 50 years. Tom retired after 45 dedicated years from Baltimore Gas and Electric, where he served as a Project Manager. He was known for his strong work ...

John Anthony Rosewag Jr., 40, of Frederick died Wednesday, February 11,2026, at his home. Born November 13, 1985 in Westminster, he was the son of Lisa Marie Wright (Steve Hamilton) and John Anthony Rosewag, Sr. (Caroline Rosewag). John was a foreman with Oak Hill Wood Services where he worked for over 15 years. He was passionate about his job and truly loved his boss and co-workers and considered them his extended family. John is known for his kind words, gentle spirit, loving soul, ...