Obituaries

Fr. Justin Ratajczak

Fr. Justin Ratajczak

Oct 25, 2023

+ Fr. Justin (Leonard) Anthony Ratajczak, OFM Conv. was born in Baltimore, MD, on February 2, 1949, and died on October 25, 2023 in Columbia, MD. He was the son of the late Leonard and Agnes (nee Guraleczka) Ratajczak. In addition to his Franciscan family, he leaves his brother Timothy Ratajczak. He is predeceased by his sisters, Denise and Jeanine.

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Norma Strong

Norma Strong

Oct 23, 2023

On October 23, 2023, Norma May Strong (nee Laukeman) peacefully passed away after spending time surrounded by family. Norma was born on November 19, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Mamie and William Laukeman.

Norma (Gran) was "Martha Stewart without the millions" and devoted her talents to caring for her family. She was a fantastic cook and...

Dennis M Andreone

Dennis M Andreone

Oct 20, 2023

Dennis "Denny" Michael Andreone was truly one of a kind. If you got the chance to meet him during his 77 years of life, surely you knew - almost instantly - that Denny possessed a big heart, a sharp intellect, and a subtle, yet hilarious sense of humor. He probably brought a smile to your face or even made...

Barbara Lee O'Connor

Barbara Lee O'Connor

Oct 15, 2023

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, BARBARA L. O'CONNOR, Loving mother of Danielle Oldaker and husband John. Cherished grandmother of Cameron Lake, Devoted sister of Michael O'Connor and wife Karen, Rosemary Dennison, Jenny O'Connor-Reyes and husband Joseph, and the late Roy T. O'Connor, Dianne Berdych, and Joyce O'Connor, Beloved daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Wdzieczny) O'Connor, also loved...

Norma Szewczyk

Norma Szewczyk

Oct 9, 2023

NORMA ROSEMARY SZEWCZYK (nee D'Aurora), 90, of Dundalk, MD passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1933, in Baltimore, MD where she resided her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Henry (Henu) Frank Szewczyk, her parents Rocco and Dominica D'Aurora, her...

Michael Alexander Ciuchta

Michael Alexander Ciuchta

Oct 4, 2023

Michael A. Ciuchta, 73, passed away on October 4, 2023, at his home in Frankford, Delaware with his family by his side. Michael succumbed to his battle with blood cancer after a courageous fight of 6 years. Michael was born on May 9, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, to Milton and Helen Ciuchta. He graduated from St. Martin's High School...

Virginia L. (Zarachowicz)  Eidinger

Virginia L. (Zarachowicz) Eidinger

Sep 29, 2023

Virginia Lee Eidinger Virginia Lee Eidinger (nee Zarachowicz) of Brooklyn Park Maryland sadly passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 due to complications caused by Alzheimer's disease. She was 78 years old. Virginia was born on October 16, 1944 to Edward and Cecilia Zarachowicz. She was raised in Baltimore City and was affectionately known as Babe and Ginny to...

Theodore J. Idzi

Theodore J. Idzi

Sep 29, 2023

On Friday, September 29, 2023, Theodore Joseph Idzi, Sr., 95, passed peacefully at his daughter, Kimberly's home in Abingdon. He was the beloved husband of the late Bernardine Idzi. Born January 20, 1928, Theodore was the son of the late Mary and Frank Idzi. Theodore served in the United States Navy before starting his own HVAC business. He is survived...

Patricia Ann (Slater)  Wojtas

Patricia Ann (Slater) Wojtas

Sep 26, 2023

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, PATRICIA A. WOJTAS (nee Slater) beloved wife of the late Theodore Joseph Wojtas, devoted mother of Deborah D. DiBlasio & her husband James, Theodore Martin Wojtas & his wife Erika, Cathleen M. Leauby & her husband Brian, Carol J. Pirkey & her husband Keith, loving grandmother of Elizabeth Abbasi, Timothy DiBlasio, Theodore Wojtas, Katie Streett,...

John George Rachuba

John George Rachuba

Sep 19, 2023

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, JOHN G. RACHUBA, beloved husband of the late Helen Rachuba, loving father of Sharon Crowther & her husband Charles, Nancy Keirn & her husband Steven, and Barbara DeNardo & her husband Louis, loving grandfather of Glen "Tom" Crowther, Tracy Aucker, Andrea Cashmyer, Gina Simmons, Erin Smith, and Douglas Crowther, great-grandfather of Joshua, Caitlyn, Joy,...

Tadeusz Karczewski

Tadeusz Karczewski

Sep 17, 2023

Tadeusz Karczewski, beloved husband of Zofia, devoted father of Małagorzata and her husband Krzysztof, father of Katarzyna and Cezary and his wife Chelsea. Tadeusz, a loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren: Franciszek, Konstanty, Maksymilian, Wiktoria, Sebastian and Juliana. Tadeusz is also survived by his loving family and friends. Tadeusz has lived in the USA since 1991, and throughout this time...

Jan Mokros

Jan Mokros

Sep 17, 2023

Jan Manefred Mokros, 79, passed Sunday, September 17, 2023 at is home in Dundalk. Jan is survived by his son, Robert "Bob" Mokros. A memorial gathering will take place on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kaczorowski Funeral Home P.A. Interment will be private.

Robert Lee Denny

Robert Lee Denny

Sep 8, 2023

On Friday, September 8, 2023, ROBERT "BOB" LEE DENNY, 85, Loving husband of Louisa, Devoted father of Deanna Colassard, Cherished grandfather of Cassandra Colassard. He is survived by his beloved brother James M. Denny, wife Evelyn and two daughters Linda and Debbie; sister Frances Hinte, husband Donnie and daughter Kim; sister Drema Johnson and her two children Trena and Matt;...

Sara Katherine (Spangler)  Bayne

Sara Katherine (Spangler) Bayne

Sep 5, 2023

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, SARA KATHERINE BAYNE (nee Spangler), loving mother of the late Stephen Bayne, died peacefully in her sleep after a long and courageous battle with melanoma. She was 97 years young at the time of her passing. Sara is survived by multiple generations, including her son Mark Bayne (wife Lynn), granddaughter Leigha Banderas (husband Kevin,...

Jo Ellen E. (Muth)  Shorb

Jo Ellen E. (Muth) Shorb

Sep 2, 2023

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, JO ELLEN E. SHORB (nee Muth) beloved wife of Gerard J. Shorb, devoted mother of Matthew E. Shorb & his wife Erika, and Mary Fisher & her husband Michael, grandmother to be of babygirl Fisher due in December, dear sister of George Mouring, Joel Muth, and the late Melvin, Carroll, and Alyen Mouring. Jo Ellen...

Margaret Ann (Knott)  Darago

Margaret Ann (Knott) Darago

Aug 31, 2023

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Margaret Darago (nee Knott) passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher Darago, Sr., mother of Lisa Meissinger & her husband James, Anthony Darago Sr. and the late Christopher Darago Jr., mother to her extended family of Brandi, Amy, Stephanie, and grandmother to Ashley, Bianca, Cameron, Anthony Jr, Alex, Cecilia. Margaret,...

Rosemarie (McCubbin)  Olszewski

Rosemarie (McCubbin) Olszewski

Aug 31, 2023

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Rosemarie "Rose" Olszewski (nee McCubbin) passed away; devoted wife of James "Jim" Olszewski, loving mother of Katie Gilbert and her husband Kevin, Samantha Finn and her husband Daniel; dear sister of Darlene McCubbin and the late James McCubbin; beloved "Nana" of Kaleb, Hailey, Cole, and Peyton. Rosemarie was predeceased by her parents, Francis and...

Tina Marie Mulligan

Tina Marie Mulligan

Aug 30, 2023

On August 30, 2023 Tina Marie Mulligan beloved mother of Ariella, Nathaniel, and Lenny. Loving Daughter of Mary Kordonski and step-father William Custis. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, family and friends. Visitation at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A. 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Thursday from 3-7 PM. Further services will be private.

Milan Brujic

Milan Brujic

Aug 28, 2023

Milan Brujic passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2023. He was the son of Ilija Brujic and Djurdjija Brujic. He was born September 17, 1957 in Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He met his future wife, Delista, while working for Zitoprerada as an electrical engineer. They were married and had two children: Danijel and Natasa. The family immigrated to the United...

Patricia M. Cierniak

Patricia M. Cierniak

Aug 25, 2023

On Friday, August 25, 2023, PATRICIA M. CIERNIAK passed away. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward S. and Lottie K. (Korczynski) Cierniak, Sister of Denise Radtka and her husband John; Aunt of Dr. Josh Radtka and Zachary Radtka and Great Nephews Everett and Grant. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with...

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