All Obituaries

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...

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...

On April 5, 2024 Joseph Raymond Ristau passed away; devoted husband of BettyJane Ristau (nee Hoke); beloved father of Matthew J. Ristau and his wife Pamela, and Michelle E. Starace and her husband Luigi; loving "GrandPa" of Carlo, Francesca and Milo; cherished "Grand Grump" of Penelope "Penny" and Cecily "Cece"; loving son of the late Francis Ristau and the Sophia Ristau; dear brother of Edward Ristau and his wife Lois, and Jack Ristau and his wife...

On April 1, 2024 Christopher James Herr passed away; devoted husband of Beth Herr (nee Taylor); beloved father of Sonya M. Herr, Rachelle L. Herr, Taylor L. Herr, Summer A. Herr, Madison G. Herr and the late Christopher James Herr II; loving "Pop-Pop" of Aubrey, Bella, Arielle, Braydin, William and the late Harmoni; cherished son of the late James and the late Sonya Herr; dear step-son of Mary Herr. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. A funeral service will be...

On Monday, March 25, 2024 Lilly May Toft passed away.  She was the loving and devoted wife for over 71 years of the late Vernon Toft.  Lilly was the mother of Robert Toft, Gary Toft (JoAnn), David Toft (Holly)  and the late Donna K. Hardesty (Donald).  She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Chris Toft (Heather), Mark Toft, Jeff Hardesty (Allison), Timothy Hardesty (Michelle), Laura Terziu (Jack), Gary Toft, Carol Toft, David Toft Jr. (Lauren) and Karen Toft; and 11...