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Joseph Russ Dies at 98

Originally published April 19, 2012

For more than six decades Joseph Russ provided dignity and a loving touch for families dealing with the death of a loved one. Sometimes with a little humor.more

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Elizabeth Bartz, mother of alto saxophonist, Gary Bartz with great grandson, actor Eric Berryman and daughter Torah Bartz Thomas.

Elizabeth Bartz, Jazz Patron, dies at 97

January 19, 2012 - A patron of the arts and Black American music, Elizabeth Bartz co-founded with her late husband Floyd, the historic East Baltimore "Jazz Shrine," the North End Lounge and North Avenue and Gay Street. She is the proud mother of Grammy Award winning recording artist, alto/soprano saxophonist - Gary Bartz and a devoted daughter, Torah Bartz Thomas.more

Mack A. McConnell, 40

December 22, 2011 - Mack A. McConnell was born on Feb. 20, 1971 to the late Doris McConnell and Mack D. Irving in Baltimore. He suddenly departed this life on Dec. 9.more

Edith M. Finney, 78

December 10, 2011 - Edith Mary Finney (nee Mackay) was born Dec. 30, 1932, the youngest of ten children born to the late Otho Mackay Sr., and Mabel Henson Mackay.more

Viola Olivia Tutman Lewis

December 10, 2011 - The family of Viola Olivia Tutman Lewis will receive family and friends for a family hour at Heritage United Church of Christ on Tuesday, December 13 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Homegoing services will be held at the church on Wednesday, December 14 beginning with the wake at 10 a.m. and followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.more

Rose G. Simpson, 97

December 10, 2011 - Rose Givens was born Feb. 15, 1914 to Ronnie Givens and Willie Pender in Baltimore. She was the 10th of their thirteen children. Rose was the last survivor of her generation.more

Elaine M. Swan, 92

December 10, 2011 - Elaine Manns Swan, a retired teacher and counselor, died peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Los Angeles, Ca. on Wed., April 20, she was 92 years old.more

Christine Fowler, 89

December 10, 2011 - Christine Fowler, beloved daughter of the late William and Lena Dunn, was born Aug. 21, 1922 in Wake County, N.C. She departed this life on November 21.more

Berthiner P. Butler, 88

December 10, 2011 - Berthiner Parker was born on March 10, 1923 in Newberry County, S.C. to the late Niece and Elma Parker. After the passing of her mother, Niece married the late Estelle Parker who became not only her mother, but her best friend until her passing.more

Theodore Chaplin Jr., 65

December 03, 2011 - Coach Theodore 'Naggatt' Chaplin Jr. (Chap), age 65, of 395 Fredrick St, Denmark, S.C., died Nov. 20 at TRMC in Orangeburg, SC.more