Obituaries

Architect Frank Gehry, who designed Merriweather Post Pavilion and other Maryland buildings, has died. He was 96.

Mark Pappas, who changed the face of crab cakes in Baltimore with his Pappas Restaurant but never forgot his roots in northern Greece, died Sunday at 93.

Timothy App, a Baltimore-via-Ohio abstract painter and former Maryland Institute College of Art professor, died this week. He was 78.

The longtime Bethesda resident and researcher at the National Institutes of Health worked on Havana Syndrome and used Botox to help renowned classical pianist Leon Fleisher regain function of his right hand.

Edward L. Cochran, the second county executive for Howard County, died at the age of 96 on Nov. 16, 2025.

Christine Davenport, a career educator and behind-the-scenes civic force in Anne Arundel County, died Monday of a heart attack. She was 75.

During Tagliabue’s tenure, NFL football returned to Baltimore when owner Art Modell relocated the Cleveland Browns in 1996 and renamed the franchise the Ravens.

Arthur Leonard “Lenny” Pineau Jr., the owner of Aardmore Veterinary Hospital in Waverly and known to many as Dr. P, died Oct. 25 of a suspected pulmonary embolism. He was 76.

Anthony Barksdale, Baltimore’s deputy mayor for public safety and a former deputy police commissioner, died Thursday. He was 53.

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor known for roles in “The Fresh Prince of Belair” and “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” was 42.

Richard Swirnow transformed a derelict shipyard into some of Baltimore’s most exclusive real estate.

Jerry B. Whiddon was the artistic director of Bethesda’s Round House Theatre for 20 years. He died on Oct. 17 at age 77.

Thomas Lieb, a longtime communications professor at Towson University, died of cancer this month. Friends, family and former students remember him as passionate, hardworking and kind.

Ann Everton, who died Oct. 3 at 43, is remembered as a dedicated, generous artist by Darsombra bandmate and husband Brian Daniloski, friends and collaborators.

David Earl, a successful boys lacrosse coach in Anne Arundel County who previously founded an independent blues record label, died suddenly in his sleep while visiting Florida in early September. He was 58.

Deborah Hebb, a career OB-GYN who exemplified Smalltimore, died on Sept. 28 after a battle with ALS.

Bartender Chris Canty, who died Sept. 13 at 41, was a consummate businessman who knew how to have fun.

Rev. Lee Hudson, a founding board member of Maryland Health Care for All who worked with various advocacy groups to improve housing options for seniors, died Aug. 29 after a cardiac episode. He was 78.

Howard Janet died on Sept. 18 after complications from a heart and kidney transplant. He was 70.