Portrait of Janis Purdy Brewer

Janis Purdy Brewer

, Maryland

October 10, 2026

Janis Purdy Brewer a lifelong Annapolitan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 11 2026. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday November 5 2026 at Lasting Tributes from 46 pm. Her memorial service will take pla Mrs. Brewer was one of the most brilliant people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. As my AP World History teacher she had an incredible depth of knowledge. Over the years she became so much more than a teacher to me. She was like a grandparent someone I looked up to. One of the most meaningful gifts I have ever received came from her when I graduated from medical school. She handquilted a beautiful personalized quilt just for me putting so much time care and talent into something I will treasure for the rest of my life. It is such a special piece of her that I will always have with…

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Portrait of John Johnson

John Johnson

, Maryland

On October 11 2026 John was the devoted father of John Johnson Jr. Brother of James Krenzer and wife Alicia and Allen Krenzer. Visit the family owned Gonce Funeral Service P.A. 4001 Ritchie Highway on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service 730 P.M.

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Portrait of Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

, Maryland

On October 10 2026 Joseph Joe Smith passed away peacefully at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to the late Anna Smith Devoted father of Michelle McCracken Will and Mike Smith Chrissy Cherished grandfather of William Connor Ari Nate Austin Michael and Anna Dear brother of Jimmy and Mary and the late John and Rose. Joe had a long career with Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation. After retiring he was appointed as a Liquor Board Inspector and went on to serve as Chief Inspector of the Liquor Board. He was an active member and dedicated volunteer of the Roland Terrace Democratic Club. Joe was an avid fan of the Orioles and Ravens loved a good Western and enjoyed playing shuffleboard. Family and friends may visit at the familyowned Gonce Funeral Service P.A. 4001 Ritchie Highway on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7…

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Portrait of Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

, Maryland

On October 11 2026 Kathy Bates passed away at age 67. She was the beloved wife of the late James Bates Sr. devoted mother of James Bates Jr. and Derek Bates loving daughter of George Moon Sr. and Dorothy Moon cherished grandmother of Derek Bates Jr. "DJ"dear sister of Sandy Rose and the late George Moon Jr. and adoredaunt of Michael Rose and George Moon III great aunt ofAdalynn Rose Lily Rose. Family requests relatives and friends visit Gonce Funeral Service P.A. 4001 Ritchie Highway on Thursday October 15 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM with a funeral service beginning at 1 PM. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. This obituary is protected against unauthorized reproduction or redistribution without the funeral homes or familys consent

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Portrait of Patricia Porter

Patricia Porter

, Maryland

October 10, 2026

Patricia Ann Porter known to just about everyone as Pat Passed away on October 11 2026 at her home in Pasadena Maryland. She was 93 years old and she lived everyone of those years fully. Pat was born on December 22 1932 in Brownsville Pennsylvania. She was quite simply a force. She started out as a dressmaker with a real eye for style and she never lost her flair. Over the years she threw cocktail parties that folks still talk about kicked up her heels as a can can dancer and held her own on the golf course and tennis court. She was also sharp as they come rising to become a bank president back when that was no small feat for a woman. Fearless formidable and funny Pat did things her way. But for all her accomplishments it was her heart that people remember most. She was wickedly intelligent…

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