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Jennifer Kassakatis Geilfuss Of Carroll County Dies, 44
Carroll County mom Jennifer Kassakatis Geilfuss died at home on Thursday, Feb. 1, according to her obituary on the Zumbrun Funeral Home website. She was 44 years old.
Jennifer was born in Texas but graduated from Liberty High School in Eldersburg, then settled in Westminster, her obituary says.
She considered being a mother to her son, Cody, her "most important and precious role," her obituary reads.
In addition to being a caring mother, Jennifer was being remembered for her contagious laugh, love of the beach, and giving nature.
This breaks my heart so much! God received an…
NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35
A New Jersey native, Rutgers alumnus, and influential Washington Post editor died Monday, Oct 24 after a battle with gastric cancer, the newspaper wrote in her obituary.
Neema Roshania Patel was 35, and most recently worked as the Post's editor for next-generation audience development, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Born in Maplewood, Patel worked on her high school newspaper before graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in economics and journalism in 2009, her former colleagues wrote.
She joined the Post in 2016, first as a digital editor before being named d…
Maryland Mom's Sudden Death Leaves Husband, Children Grieving
An Annapolis family is grieving after its matriarch suddenly died earlier this month, according to a fundraiser created in her honor.
Theresa Anne Jeffery, 44, leaves behind her husband and two children, and several other family members and friends. She passed away on Tuesday, May 3, according to her obituary.
Her impact was substantial: "In a word, Theresa was love," the obit reads. A successful sales professional, Theresa was also an active volunteer, athlete, and advocate for her children.
"Theresa took everyone under her wing and loved them fiercely," reads the GoFundMe, which had…