All Obituaries

Edward (“Ed”) Paul Brunner, a long time resident of Catonsville, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home on April 22, 2024. Born at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland he was the youngest of the five children of Catherine and George Brunner. Ed grew up on Augusta Avenue in Irvington and was a proud member of the “Irvington Boys”. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Monastery School and Mount St. Joseph’s High School. Ed was active in...

Raymond Joseph Puzio, known fondly as Ray by his friends and family, passed away peacefully due to old age on April 19, 2024, in Ellicott City, Maryland. Born on September 23, 1931, in Clifton, New Jersey, to Antoni and Mary Puzio, Ray grew up in a close-knit family alongside his siblings Henry and Dolores. His life was a testament to the values of kindness, love, and friendship, which he embodied every day. Ray's early life was marked by his service to his country. A proud Navy...

Doris Jones was born on September 29, 1929, in Port Deposit, MD and lived most of her life in Rising Sun, MD. She passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, MD. Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Doris was the daughter of the late Samuel Henry Montgomery and Minnie Naomi (Graybeal) Montgomery. She is survived by daughters Ruth Anne Endo and Kathleen Miller, son David Michael Jones and wife Lauren,...

John Raymond Holsey passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024  surrounded by his wife Jeanne, his daughter Erica and his son Brian, due to complications from leukemia. John was born on February 7, 1951 to Walton B. and Frances M. Holsey in Pasadena, MD. At age 7 his family moved to Baltimore city where his intense love of learning began when he discovered the Pratt Library. For years to come he would spend most Saturdays at the library and the YMCA. A couple years later he developed a...

In loving memory, we honor the life of Jean Allen, 91, of Ellicott City, MD. Born on December 10, 1932, Jean passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 15, 2024. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to the many that loved her. She is survived by her children, Howard (Patricia) and Linda (John); grandchildren Scott (Stephanie), Morgan, and Shelby (Alex); great grandson Dylan; and many friends. Preceded by her husband, Louis...

John (Jack) Francis Doody died peacefully on April 14, 2024 at his home in Ellicott City, MD. Jack was born on December 20, 1946 in Hinsdale, Illinois. After graduating from St. Procopius High School in Lisle, Illinois, he went on to attend and graduate from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.  On November 15, 1980 he married Terese Catherine (Goff) Doody, going on to have two children, Kathleen and Michael.   After retiring, Jack spent his time attending his...

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.