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Cayla Harris

Cayla

Cayla Harris is the obituary writer for The Baltimore Banner. Before coming to Baltimore, she spent four years in Austin, Texas, covering state politics for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. She also previously covered New York politics for the Albany Times Union. Cayla is a New Jersey native and a graduate of the George Washington University, where she studied journalism and Spanish.

The latest from Cayla Harris

The Johns Hopkins radiologist who advanced ultrasound technology
Roger Sanders, an esteemed sonographer who worked in the Baltimore region for more than three decades, died last month at 89.
Roger Sanders.
The upbeat insurance executive who supported children with dyslexia
James “Jim” Morgan, the cofounder and CEO of the insurance company Heritage Financial Consultants, died last month of ALS. He was 86.
James “Jim” Morgan.
The Prince George’s County salesman who raised Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and mentored young men
James “Mack” Alsobrooks, a salesman and father of U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, died April 7 of acute myeloid leukemia. He was 78.
James Alsobrooks.
The artist who welded Black history into steel sculptures
Melvin Edwards, the pioneering sculptor whose steel works explored Black history and racial violence, died at 88 after spending his final years in Baltimore.
Melvin Edwards.
The Maryland legislator who first codified abortion rights in state law
Paula Hollinger, a nurse who served in the Maryland General Assembly for nearly three decades, died March 25 of leukemia. She was 85.
Paula Hollinger.
City Council President Zeke Cohen lost his mother, but her influence lives in his politics
Joan Berzoff, a social work professor and the mother of Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen, died last week at age 76.
Joan Berzoff.
The ‘Baltimore everyman’ who never missed a chance to talk about Black history or family values
Charles Marks, a serial entrepreneur and the father of Create Baltimore CEO Robyn Murphy, died on March 4 of complications from dementia. He was 85.
Charles Marks.
The Birkenstock-wearing, Mustang-driving theater director who taught a generation of Baltimore actors
Harvey Doster, known for his panache and commitment to students at Towson University and Saint Timothy’s School, died in his sleep Feb. 19 after taking a fall at home. He was 73.
Harvey Doster.
CCBC professor Larry Aaronson was passionate — about family, politics and Philadelphia sports
Larry Aaronson, a community advocate and college professor who worked primarily in Howard and Baltimore counties, died March 9 of complications from dementia. He was 84.
Larry Aaronson.
Christine Koniezhny continued teaching at Upper Friends School even through her battle with ALS
Christine Koniezhny, a Friends Upper School assistant principal for academics who continued teaching through her battle with ALS, died earlier this month. She was 61.
Christine Koniezhny.
On the list of best dads, Towson math tutor Tim Smith was at the top
Tim Smith, a Towson-based math tutor who loved music and running, died Feb. 4 of cancer. He was 67.
Tim Smith.
Don Steinwachs, former health policy chair at Johns Hopkins University, was a humble leader
Donald Steinwachs, a professor and chair emeritus in health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School, died Feb. 28 of progressive aphasia, a form of dementia. He was 79.
Don Steinwachs.
Artist Thea Osato’s window dressings were as iconic as the Baltimore storefronts they decorated
Thea Osato, a prolific artist who painted the windows of iconic Baltimore shops, died March 4. She was 69.
Thea Osato.
Carl Thistel, former Sheppard Pratt social work director, championed mental health programs
Carl Thistel, the former director of social work at Sheppard Pratt Hospital, died Feb. 19 of Alzheimer's disease. He was 94.
Carl Thistel.
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Melvin ‘Mickey’ Steinberg dies at 92
Former Lt. Gov. Melvin “Mickey” Steinberg, who served in state government for nearly three decades and later pursued a career as a lobbyist, died Tuesday after a short stay in hospice. He was 92.
Melvin Steinberg.
Matthews Wright was a skilled educator and consultant who gave back to Baltimore
Matthews Wright, an educator, consultant and Baltimore community leader, died Feb. 19 of a massive pulmonary thromboembolism. He was 79.
Matthews Wright.
Kitty Washburne, former headmistress of The Bryn Mawr Lower School, was an innovative educator
Kitty Washburne, who served for 14 years as headmistress of The Bryn Mawr Lower School, died Feb. 19. She was 97.
Kitty Washburne.
Elaine Johnson Coates, first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s from UMD, was an accomplished teacher
Elaine Johnson Coates, the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, died Feb. 14. She was 88.
Elaine Johnson Coates.
Ray Reiner was a respected Baltimore County music teacher and environmental advocate
Ray Reiner, who taught instrumental music at Middle River Junior High School and other Baltimore County schools for over 30 years, died last month at age 97.
Ray Reiner.
Ellicott City woman police say was killed by estranged husband remembered for ‘open heart’
Amethyst Stephenson was fatally stabbed by her estranged husband in their Ellicott City home Feb. 8, police say. Her loved ones remember her as an optimistic, loving mom who advocated for children with disabilities.
Amethyst Stephenson.
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