All Obituaries

   On June 2nd, 2023, Chrysanthi Alatzas (nee Karatzas) passed away. Born on October 23rd, 1945 to the late Kyriakoula and the late Athanassios Karatzas, she was the loving wife of Philip Alatzas; devoted mother Maria Formica and her husband Bryan, Anna Sergotick and her husband Michael, Petros Alatzas and his wife Natalie; cherished grandmother of Stephen, Gabriella, Alexandra, Olivia, Philip; and dear brother of George Karatzas.    In lieu of flowers, donations can be...

Robert Franklin Paugh, 85 years old of Essex, MD passed away on Monday May 22, 2023 at the Lighthouse Senior Living in Essex, MD. Born on January 9, 1938 in West Virginia, Robert was the son of the late Foster Paugh and Beulah Paugh (Cannon).  Robert is preceded in death by his wife,Vernie Paugh who passed in October 2009.  He is survived by his sister Priscilla Jones and brother Louie Paugh. Robert loved fishing and was a fan of baseball. A graveside service will be held on...

Lori A. Smyth, a former broadcast promotions director and animal lover who was a co-founder of Show Your Soft Side, a national anti-animal-abuse organization, died of bile duct cancer Saturday at her mother-in-law’s Reisterstown home. She was 53. “Everything about Lori was big. She had a big voice, and everything you saw was who she was. She was a big presence,” said Sande Riesett, a co-founder and president of Show Your Soft Side. “She was a force of nature...

On May 20, 2023 Ronald "Daddy Kool" A. Alder Sr. passed away; born July 13th, 1942; cherished son of the late June and Nick Nickels; served in the Army for 6 years and was proud to serve our country; beloved husband of the late Carol Jean Alder "Mama Kool"; survived by his 4 children, Ronny, Lisa, Rhonda and Renee, along with 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Thursday, May...

On May 18, 2023 Donna Lynn Jones (nee De Jarnette) passed away; devoted wife of Louis F. Jones Jr.; beloved mother of Tracy Lynn Dolan and the late Louis F. Jones III; loving daughter of the late William and Peggy De Jarnette; dear sister of William De Jarnette Jr., George De Jarnette, James De Jarnette, John De Jarnette, and the late Steven De Jarnette; grandmother of Ashley Pernasilice, Sara Pernasilice and Gabe Schaeser. Visiting hours will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex,...

On May 15, 2023 William G. Lang, II passed away; devoted son of the late Joseph and Angela Lang; beloved brother of John J. Lang; loving uncle of Sean Lang and Tabatha Carlson. Also survived by other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at 12 noon. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 26th, 2023 from 10 am - 12 noon. Entombment at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens

On Monday, May 15, 2023 Karen Miceli-Baeuerle (nee Lucian) passed away.  She was the loving wife of Ralph Baeuerle; devoted mother of Jim Miceli, Amy Lopolito Holdsworth (Jason Butler), Christine Baeuerle and Ted Baeuerle; sister of Linda Beres, Mary Ellen Bentz and the late John Lucian Jr.; grandmother of Samuel Miceli, Nicolas Miceli, Christian Lopolito, Aaron Holdsworth and Alexandria George.  She is survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Visiting hours will be...

On May 14, 2023 Jerome "Jerry" William Keene passed away; devoted husband of Carol Keene (nee Zuk); beloved father of Jacqueline Keene; loving "Grand-Pop" of Alicia and Jazmine; cherished "Poppy" of Aurora; dear brother of Gilbert Keene Jr, Kim Kenneth, Paul Schwartztrauber, along with being predeceased by 2 brothers. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the:

On May 11, 2023 Rose M. Boothe (nee Anello) passed away; devoted wife of the late Marvin R. Boothe; beloved mother of Sidney Boothe, Thomas Boothe, Martin L. Boothe and Timothy J. Boothe; dear sister of Thomas Anello Jr, Marylou, and Johnny Anello. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with other loving relatives and friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Friday, May 19th, 2023 from 2 - 4, and 6 - 8...

On May 10, 2023 Debra "Deb-a-Deb" May Peterson (nee Crampton) passed away; devoted wife of Robert "Big Rob" Peterson; beloved mother of Eric Braun and the late Michael Braun. Also survived by 15 grandchildren; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Mary Crampton Sr.; dear sister of Ruth Albrecht, Julie Kommalan and her husband Bob, and Robert Crampton Jr and his wife Traci. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, along with other loving relatives, friends and...