All Obituaries

Nan E. Rhea (nee Lamb) passed away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 95 in Middle River , MD. Nan was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and a loving "Granny" to her family. She was known for her love of tending to her flowers, shopping, and enjoying soap operas. For making the world's best sausage gravy. And firmly believed you were not fully dressed until you had your lipstick on. Nan is survived by her daughters Brenda Lopez, Sherry Tomblin, and Susanne Wallen. She is also...

On April 21, 2024 Margaret M. Bosetti (nee Dotterweich) passed away; devoted wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Bosetti; beloved daughter of the late John Dotterweich and the late Agnes Dotterweich; loving sister of Regis "Ray" Dotterweich and his wife Kathleen, the late Joseph Dotterweich, the late Mary Grisinger, the late Gerard Dotterweich, the late John Dotterweich and the late Francis Dotterweich. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian...

On April 15, 2024 Raffaele "Ralph" Pierorazio passed away; devoted husband of Karen A. Pierorazio (nee Ford); beloved father of Eva Geracimos and her husband Ryan, and Nina Jones and her husband Richard; loving "Nonno" of Abbigail, Claire, Ian, Marisa and Renee; cherished son of the late Vittorino Pierorazio and the late Maria Pierorazio; dear brother of Filomena DiBattista, Fernando Pierorazio, Gino Pierorazio, Elena Pierorazio, the late Gerardo Pierorazio, the late...

On Monday, April 15, 2024 Michael Gary Brooks "Big Mike" passed away.  He was the devoted husband of over 24 years of Carolyn Brooks (nee Green) and the father of Dax Brooks (Nashea), Megan Kennedy (Antonio), Gerald Imes (Dennice) and Sidney Brooks (Jasmin); loving son of Kathleen Bowen (nee Thomas) and the late Herman Brooks; brother of Warren Brooks (Kitty), Eric Brooks (Darlene), Jewel Logan (Johnny), Keith Keel, Bertram Bowen, Almira Bowen, Vonita Brooks and the late Ira...

Catherine Margaret Rolf, 77 years old of Essex, Maryland passed away on Monday April 8, 2024. Catherine was born August 1, 1946 in Baltimore, MD to the late John Vaughn and Dorita Jacobs Vaughn. Preceding her in death is her husband, George Rolf and her grandson, Anthony Jones.  Also preceding her are her brothers,  John Vaughn and Benjamin Vaughn. Catherine is survived by her sons, Lee Jones and wife Denise and Kevin Jones and wife Lisa, grandchildren, Ryan Jones and Hollyn...

On April 7, 2024 Eileen "Elky" Mary Rybak (nee Dorczak) passed away; devoted mother of Geraldine Diamond, Daniel "Steven" Rybak, Judy Thomas, Michael Glenn Rybak, Edward James Rybak Jr, and Gilbert Wayne Rybak; beloved "Grandmom" to Danny, Gilby, Taylor, Lauren and the late Michael; sister to Joanne Tecic and Marie Robusto; also survived by many relatives and friends.   Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday April 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00...

On April 7, 2024 Frances "Fran" Lynn Bruce passed away; devoted wife of Reece M. Bruce: beloved daughter of Teresa and the late Charles Schlick; loving sister of Charles Schlick Jr, Michael Schlick, and Michelle Gideon. Also survived by 5 nephews, 3 nieces along with many other loving relatives and friends. Services and interment private.

Gerald Alan Gibbons, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024. He is the beloved partner of 33 years to Carolyn Meola; loving step father of Ronald Foster, Jr. and the late Richard Meola; dear friend of Dale and Michael McDonald, Dee Ewing, and others. Gerald also leaves to cherish his memory his beloved dog, Sassy. Services are private. 

On Sunday, April 7, 2024 James Elvin Dahler passed away.  He was the father of James Dahler Kegel (Ann Marie Ianncelli), Tammy Lee Dahler and Susan Ellen Dahler Smith; grandfather of Christian Kegel, Raymond Ehly and Rae-Ann Ehly Rufo (Colin); survived by many other relatives and friends. Visiting will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 11:00 am until Memorial Service at 12:00 Noon at Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, Baltimore MD.

On Friday, April 5, 2024 Linda J. Gibson (nee Rohrback) quietly passed away in Somerset, Pennsylvania surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was the devoted wife of Michael Gibson Sr. and the mother of Michael Gibson Jr. (Jennifer). Linda is survived by her grandchildren Matthew Gibson (Meaghan) and Alexander Gibson (Paige); her great-grandchildren Olivia Gibson, Grady Gibson, Wesley Gibson and Elliana Gibson; many other loving relatives and friends that will sorely miss her. Family...