Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

         On, July 30, 2023, William O. McElfish , 79 of Dundalk, loving husband of Andrea McElfish, father of Shawn “Spike” McElfish and wife Michelle and a late son Scott McElfish, grandfather of Nick McElfish, Patrick McElfish, Jake McElfish, Kelly Hart and Scott McElfish , great grandfather of Harper, Tatum, Riley and Jameson.

         Mr. McElfish was a long time resident of...

Jul 29, 2023

         On, July 29, 2023,Gloria “Dawn” Zink, cherished wife of Kenneth Zink, mother of Sandra Lynn Williams, Kimberly Ann Plummer, Richard Wayne Shawkey, Lori Dawn Phillips, Linda Lee Beyea and Candace Nicole Zink, grandmother of Danielle, Melissa, Justin, Bradley and Richard, great grandmother of Skylar, Eliana and Elias, sister of Wayne Nelson Crocken and Linda Carol Stanton. Mrs. Zink was preceded...

Jul 25, 2023

On July 25, 2023 Larry L. Shriver, loving brother of David Shriver and his wife Robin, Edie Nelson and her husband Bob, and the late Mary Ivey. Larry is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.

 

Family will receive visitors for a memorial gathering on Sunday from 6-8 PM.

Jul 24, 2023

Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Hockenbrock, age 93 passed away peacefully July 24, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1929 in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania to Bertha and Robert Fultz. She married the love of her life, Nelson Hockenbrock on April 5, 1947 who in 1992 preceded her in death.

First and foremost, Gerry was dedicated to her family. She never missed...

Jul 23, 2023

On Sunday, July 23rd 2023, Lawrence A. "Larry" Rao Sr passed away. He is the beloved husband of Peggy Rao, devoted father of Kimberly Sowards and her husband Ronald, Larry Rao Jr, and Karen Rao. Larry is also survived by his two grandchildren, Christian and Dakara.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26th, from 3-7 PM at Connelly...

Jul 22, 2023

Glen L. Wilson passed away at home on July 22, 2023. Glen was a beloved husband to Dottie Wilson. Devoted father to Tyler Wilson, Girlfriend Brooke France, Son Trevor Wilson, fiancé Sierra Sumuel. Loving grandfather to Alexander.

The family will receive friends at the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7110 Sollers Point Rd. on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. A funeral...

Jul 22, 2023

Helen Ann Thurston (nee' Jarrard), 77, passed away on July 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Charles Stuart Thurston, Sr and her youngest son, Mark K Thurston, of Orange County, CA. Survivors include her elder son, Charles Stuart Thurston, Jr (Linda), twin sister Linda Barr (Bob), Michael, Kara and Jackie Leonard, brother Robert...

Jul 21, 2023

On Friday, July 21st 2023, Charles John Schutz passed away. He is the beloved son of the late Barron and Genevieve Schutz, companion and friend of Doris Jones, and godfather of Tracy Reitenauer and Teresa Kowalczyk. Charles is also survived by other family members and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 28th, from 2-4 PM and 6-8...

Jul 18, 2023

James “Dick” Richard Roche Sr. was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He left this world surrounded by his family on July 18th 2023 at the “young age”(as he would say) of 87.

He was born to Thomas and Helen Roche in Baltimore, MD on March 23 1936. Dick was the youngest of four children. He was preceded in...

Jul 12, 2023

On Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023 Linda "Sue" Knill passed away. Beloved mother of Christian Lee Walton and his wife Angela Pizzini and Joshua Tyler Vandevander and his fiance Polly Metcalf, sweet Memaw to Bella Maria Walton, Serena Lynn Vandevander, Chloe Faith Vandevander, Evie Miracle Vandevander, loving daughter of the late LeeRoy and Blanche Clark, devoted sister of Julia Clark Crislip...

Jul 10, 2023

On July 10th, 2023, Evelyn E. Colaianni passed away in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She left behind a legacy of five generations. She was the beloved wife of 51 years to Angelo Colaianni. Evelyn was the beloved mother of Debby Greger and Richard, Melody Leppo, Sharon and late husband Wray Abbott, Mark and fiancée Alisa, Christopher,...

Jul 9, 2023

Jul 8, 2023

On July 8, 2023 Sharon L. Hayden (nee DiDomenico) died at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center after suffering from complications due to having a major stroke on June 17, 2023. She was a resident of Dundalk for over 55 years and graduated from Dundalk High School in 1965. She retired from JC Penny in Eastpoint in 1998 after 18 years...

Jul 7, 2023

Betty Holland passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023. She was a devoted mother to Michael Holland, Judith Holland, Jeffrey Holland and his wife Laura and the late John Holland. Dear sister to Rose Gaydosh. Betty is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren  and her beloved Whiskey (her dog).

The family will receive friends at the Connelly Funeral...

Jul 4, 2023

Louis Allen Clelland, Sr. loved and fought for his country and passed away on the most patriotic day of the year July 4, 2023, at the age 74. Lou, as his family called him, leaves behind his loving wife, Patricia Clelland and his large family of 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Lou had one brother by the name...

Jul 4, 2023

Joan Higgs passed away on July 4, 2023. She was beloved wife and homemaker of 58 years to the late Hoover Higgs. Joan was a sweet and loving wife and mother. She made her family her priority and hosted family get-togethers regularly. Joan enjoyed visiting her kids and grandkids. She was known as the backbone of the family.

Along with...

Jul 2, 2023

Jessica Marie Sowards, 34, of North Augusta SC, passed away on July 2, 2023 unexpectedly. She is survived by her husband Jeremy Sowards, her children Judah, Avery, Molly, Lydia, her parents Donald and Mary Wilson, and her sisters Carrie and Katie Wilson.

Jessica was born November 22,1988 in Jacksonille, NC. From a young age she had a love for life....

Jun 29, 2023

Beth Ann Schott (nee Wike) passed away on June 29, 2023, at the age of 51 in Baltimore, MD. She was born on February 16, 1972, in Lebanon, PA. Beth was a selfless and loving individual, known for her dedication to her family and her willingness to help others. She even donated her kidney to her beloved sister Lisa in...

Jun 28, 2023

Frank (Buck) Roy Buchanan, aged 93, passed away peacefully at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on June 28, 2023. Frank was a beloved husband for 53 years to the late Marie Bramer Buchanan, and a devoted father of Bonnie Buchanan Little, married to Lew and Roy Buchanan married to Donna. He was a loving grandfather to Ian Little, married to...

Jun 27, 2023

On June 27 2023, Michael Brian Carroll passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of 69.

He is survived by his mother Marie,Brother Joseph,his two nieces Lauren and Krystal and Connie his friend and ex wife along with his Shih tzu's JoJo and Lacy. He was a retired union auto worker after 25 years of service.