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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Chief: Gene Kirchner Was Searching for Man Trapped in Fire

The volunteer firefighter who was was critically injured during the April 24 fire in Reisterstown died Thursday at Maryland Shock Trauma. His funeral is set for Sunday.

It was a horrific fire April 24 that the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company was called to control. Volunteer firefighter Gene Kirchner, 25, and several others were searching the home at 19 Hanover Rd., trying to find a resident because "very, very agitated residents were screaming that someone was trapped," Baltimore County Fire Chief John Hohman said during a press conference Thursday afternoon. "Gene and others, they attempted to rescue the individual," Hohman said, calling the fire "horrific." Kirchner, a nine-year veteran of the company, died on Thursday at Maryland Shock Trauma after spending eight days in critical condition. "Gene himself ended up being rescued from the second floor by his co-volunteers here at Reisterstown and two …

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Tim

11:21 am on Friday, May 3, 2013

Not much more to add here to this. My condolences to family and friends of this brave young man.   more ›

UPDATE: Reisterstown Firefighter Gene Kirchner Dies in Hospital

The 25-year-old is the second fatality from a house fire April 24 at 19 Hanover Road in Reisterstown.

UPDATE (2:30 p.m.)--Volunteer Firefighter Gene Kirchner died Thursday afternoon at Maryland Shock Trauma, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The member of the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire company was critically injured April 24 while doing a search during a house fire at 19 Hanover Rd in Reisterstown. "It is with deep sorrow and regret that the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company announces the line of duty passing of Firefighter Gene Kirchner," according to a statement from the fire company. "Gene succumbed to his injures after an 8-day fight." Gene was a 9-year member of the fire company, and was a junior firefighter for 2 years, it states. "A full fire department funeral will be scheduled." A 58-year-old resident died …

Rosebud

11:07 am on Monday, May 6, 2013

Very sorry for the loss of one so young in the fire service. My deepest condolences to Gene's family, friends and fellow firefighters. You will all be in my daily prayers. May God comfort you wrapping loving arms around you and give you peace in time.   more ›

Monday, April 29, 2013

Local “Pirate” Mick Kipp Dead

Kipp was famous for his hot sauces and rubs that he sold at local farmers markets.

Mick Kipp, the well-known bandana clad cook and hot sauce maker has died, according to various sources. Kipp, a one-time Hampden resident, was known throughout the city for serving food and spices at venues such as the 32nd Street Farmers’ Market, the former Mill Valley Garden Center and at Pickles Pub before ballgames. Kipp was also famous for his "pirate" persona; he was even named "Best Pirate" by the Baltimore City Paper in 2004. A post on the Mick T. Pirate at Whiskey Island Facebook page by Kipp on Saturday indicates he just finished a 30-mile hike in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Follow Patch for Updates.

Bob Hewitt

5:44 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Truly a good guy with a million dollar personality. Bob Hewitt and Family   more ›

Thursday, April 11, 2013

North Baltimore Obituaries Through April 11

Find the links to North Baltimore area funeral homes.

Here are links to obituaries for the North Baltimore area as posted by local funeral homes: Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home March Funeral Homes Ruck Funeral Homes

Monday, April 8, 2013

North Baltimore Obituaries Through April 8

Find the links to North Baltimore area funeral homes.

Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home March Funeral Homes Ruck Funeral Homes

Thursday, April 4, 2013

North Baltimore Obituaries Through April 4

Find the links to North Baltimore area funeral homes.

Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home March Funeral Homes Ruck Funeral Homes

Monday, April 1, 2013

North Baltimore Obituaries Through April 1

Find the links to North Baltimore area funeral homes.

Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home March Funeral Homes Ruck Funeral Homes

Thursday, March 28, 2013

North Baltimore Obituaries Through March 28

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Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home March Funeral Homes Ruck Funeral Homes

Monday, March 25, 2013

North Baltimore Obituaries Through March 25

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Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home March Funeral Homes Ruck Funeral Homes

Thursday, March 21, 2013

North Baltimore Obituaries Through March 21

Find the links to North Baltimore area funeral homes.

Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home March Funeral Homes Ruck Funeral Homes

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