All Obituaries

Reverend Donald R Bachman, Jr passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2026, 5 days before his 79th birthday.  He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Edie, his son, Jamie and his family (Tiffany, Amelia, Max), his daughter, Kristin and her family (Kursat, Isabel, Elise) and his sister Joan Swenson and her family (Bryan, Amber, Jared, Erik).  He was preceded in death by his parents (Rev Donald Sr and Wilda) and his brother (David). Born in Peoria Illinois to Reverend ...

Maureen Dugan Hunter, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life defined by faith, family, friendship, and kindness. Born on January 30, 1937, in Syracuse, New York, Maureen spent her high school years in Mamaroneck, New York, where fate introduced her to the boy next door, Francis Robert Hunter, Jr. The two married in 1959 and shared more than six decades of love, laughter, and partnership until Frank’s passing in May 2021. Together, Maureen and Frank built a beautiful ...

Shane Kamara Dickens, born on November 21, 1974, in Washington, DC, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, laughter, and wisdom that will continue to bless all who knew him. He was the loving Father of Aidan M. Dickens, Isabelle N. Dickens, and Donovan J. Ortelli. He was the beloved son of Barbara A. Caceda and the late James A. Dickens, Jr. He was the cherished Brother of Gabriel V. Galati, Jennifer A. Dickens-Fikes, and Jessica G. ...

Alexander Cooke, affectionately known as "Al" and to many as "Cookie," 89, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born in Catonsville, Maryland, on October 5, 1936, Al lived a life defined by kindness, laughter, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family. Al began his career at Wilton Farm Dairy, where he worked from 1955 to 1972. He later entered the real estate profession, becoming a respected Realtor and serving as Past President of ...

Keith Wayne Bauer, born April 4, 1941, in Barberton, Ohio, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Germantown, Maryland, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, friendship, and thoughtful devotion to the people and places he loved. Keith was the beloved son of William Wesley Bauer, Sr. and Geraldine Gail (Manderbach) Bauer, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by subsequent wives of William Sr., Inez Bauer and Sarah Bauer, brothers William “Bill” Bauer, Jr. and Marvin Bauer, as ...

Alan “Al” Scott Nickells, 64, passed away at his home on June 29, 2026 from a two and a half year cancer battle. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Alan “Al” Scott Nickells was born on June 8, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Walter Scott and Anna Wava (Kennedy) Nickells. At age 10, his family relocated to Tallmadge, Ohio, where he graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1980.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering ...

Joan Elinor (Richbourg) Greggs, lovingly known as Joan, Mom, and Grammy, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. The last years of her life were spent living in West Palm Beach, Florida. Prior to that she lived for many years in Columbia, Maryland. Joan was 95 years old, and born on January 12, 1931 in Statesville, North Carolina, the second child of George Howard Richbourg and Elsie E. (Greene) Richbourg. Even after her family moved to Maryland when she was young, she always enjoyed ...

Thomas Jozef O'Halloran, 31, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away after a life marked by meaningful friendships and lasting connections with those who cared for him. Thomas was the beloved son of Patrick Michael O'Halloran and Roshni Pacholczyk-O'Halloran-Fleck. He was a devoted twin brother to Nicholas O'Halloran, a loving brother to Michael O'Halloran, sisters Caitlyn Fleck and Maura Fleck, and a cherished brother-in-law to Kendra O'Halloran. He was a proud uncle to his nephew, Rowan ...

The world lost a ray of sunshine when Dorothy Ellen (Shaw) Raver of Shadyside, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 26, 2026. Born December 22, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, she was the second child of Charles H. Shaw and Ryda (Crook) Shaw. Dottie lived most of her life in Howard County, MD, and was one of the first graduates of Howard High School. The Chesapeake Bay always held a place in her heart, so she and her husband, Richard, moved from their home in Glenelg, MD to their ...