All Obituaries

Wilbur Paul Morris, Jr. ("Paul"), 69, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 11, 2024, after enduring his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis with the utmost patience, strength, and courage. Paul loved his job as a railroad engineer and owned several rental properties in the Baltimore area. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family, while remaining fully present for those he...

Jovito "Ray" Raynor Facto, a cherished family man and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 86. Born on September 23, 1937, in Negros Occidental, Philippines, when he was 20 he joined the Navy and was stationed at Annapolis, MD  Ray brought joy and warmth to all who knew him throughout his remarkable life. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 64 years, Barbara J. Facto. Together, they created a family...

Janice Sheehan, 74 of Columbia, MD and Tequesta, FL, passed away suddenly on April 9, 2024, from a blood clotting disorder. She was born in Southbridge, MA to Edward and Vivian Sheehan. She is survived by her devoted life partner, Ed Graeff, her sister Paula Giles, brothers Gary Sheehan and John Sheehan, and nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews who she adored. Jan spent most of her career in the aerospace defense industry in Maryland working as a configuration analyst for Fairchild Defense,...

On April 8, 2024, Stanley K. Spurlock, devoted father of the late Gina Marie Spurlock. He was predeceased by 6 brothers and 3 sisters.  Services are pending. Interment will be private. 

Geraldine (Gerry) Mary Tarr passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 7, 2024.  She was 93 years old at the time of her passing. Gerry Tarr, nee Harkal was born on July 15, 1930 and grew up in the small eastern Pennsylvania coal mining town of Glen Lyon.  While her Depression era childhood was by necessity simple, she forever recounted the joys of that period of her life.  Also, she remained loyally proud of her “little town” of Glen Lyon throughout her...

With cherished memories, we honor the life of Alyssa "Al" Rose Scully, blessing the world with their presence from March 12, 1993, until their passing on April 6, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. Alyssa was born in Columbia, Maryland, and touched the lives of people throughout the world. A proud graduate of Howard High School in Columbia, Alyssa's thirst for knowledge and passion for the arts led them to the University of Baltimore, where they earned their bachelor’s...

Donald “Don” William Taylor, 80, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on April 6, 2024, after quietly dealing with cancer for over 17 years. Born June 4, 1943, in Brookville, PA, he was the son of Raymond and Catherine (Cuffia) Taylor. Don is survived by his wife, Delma, his sisters June Silvestri and Mary Bodie. He is survived by thirteen nieces and nephews, twenty-two great nieces and great nephews and fourteen great great-nieces and great great-nephews. Don was predeceased by his...

Following a heroic battle with glioblastoma brain cancer, John Calum Herdson, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, left this world on April 5, at age 75. John was born on February 19, 1949, in Queens, New York to Betty and Malcolm Herdson. The family lived in Southampton, New York where John graduated from high school in 1967. He attended Hastings College in Nebraska, earning a BA in Physical Education and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. A jovial spirit and compassion...

Bette Cardozo King Freeman, a former teacher of the Washington D.C. Public School System, died on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was surrounded by love and care at home, and passed away from natural causes. She was 89 years old.  She was born on December 11, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to Lorenzo Houston King and Edith Cardozo King. After continuous moves with her family to Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington, Bette settled in the D.C. Metropolitan area to attend Howard University,...

On April 4, 2024, C. RICHARD GARRY, beloved husband of Maria Garry; devoted father of Michael Garry (Sarah), Brian Garry (Leslie), Kathryn Garry, and Richie Garry (fiancé Katie Richardson); loving grandfather of Caragh, Ally, Ryan, Landon, & Eliana; dear brother of Francis Garry (Gail) and the late William Garry; brother-in-law of Sharon Garry.  Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.