Bernard F. Kuchta

Bernard “Bernie” F. Kuchta, aged 98 of Towson, MD, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1927, in East Baltimore to Stephen and Margaret (nee Alt) Kuchta, joining his older brother, Francis and sister, Rita. He attended St. Elizabeth’s Grade School and graduated from Patterson Park High School. He joined the Army in 1947, served in Korea, attending the University of Baltimore after his tour on the GI bill. In 1954, Bernie married Geraldine “Gerry” Gorschboth. They were happily married for 69 years until her death in 2023. Bernie was an accountant for various MD state agencies until his retirement. An avid sports enthusiast, of the Baltimore Orioles in particular, he enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and swimming. Bernie also liked reading history and listening to a most eclectic music selection. He appreciated the simple pleasures of tending to his rose bushes and backyard birds. After retiring, he and Gerry traveled the world with friends and family, including his most beloved Assisi, Italy. Bernie was a man of quick wit and quiet intelligence, with subtle, kind ways of helping those less fortunate. He will be remembered for his devotion to his wife and family, his steadfast Catholic faith and secular membership in the Third Order of St. Francis – and his Polish “tenacity.” He is survived by his four daughters – Jane Griffin (+Dick), Patti Fannon (Michael), Clare Andreone (Joseph), and Marty Kuchta; his grandchildren – Michael Griffin (Amanda), Katy Dore (Michael), Stephen Griffin, Emily Griffin (Doug Wall), Caitlin Fannon (AJ Stecker), Alison Fannon, Nicholas Andreone (Amanda), Kristen Andreone, and Brendan Fannon (Ginger); his great grandchildren – Fiona Griffin, Liam and Lillian Andreone, Margot Stecker; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family are welcome to visit Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, 6500 York Road (at Overbrook) on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. A memorial mass in Bernie’s honor will be offered at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 200 Ware Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Franciscan Center, 101 West 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 - www.fcbmore.org

Bernard F. Kuchta

May 4, 1927 - December 9, 2025