Obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

Alberta Elsie Greer, 95 of Linthicum passed away on April 22, 2024 at her residence. Alberta was born on December 8, 1928 in Baltimore to the late James and Albina Leverton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton P. Greer, and her siblings, Alice, Paul, Jimmy and Elaine. Alberta is survived by her two daughters, Donna M. Grice...

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 20, 2024

               On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Jay “Jaybird” Edward Turner of Millersville, MD, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD passed away with family by his side. Beloved husband of Laura C. Turner; loving father of Danielle N. Turner and her husband, Andrew, Kara L. Sykes and her husband, Rob and Kate P. Wheeler; devoted poppaw...

Apr 20, 2024

     James Richard Ward Jr., 63, of Baltimore, passed away at St. Agnes Hospital on April 20, 2024. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles and spending time with his family. 

Rick is survived by his beloved mother, Violet A. Giusto and her husband, Joseph Giusto; loving daughter, Ashley Seen; and his dear siblings, Dawn Gardner (Mark), Joe Giusto and...

Apr 18, 2024

Betty Gale Laney, 83 of Glen Burnie passed away on April 18, 2024. Betty was born on June 2, 1940 in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Seldon and Darcus Snow.

 

Betty led a remarkable life filled with diverse interests and passions. She found joy in the simple things, such as line dancing, gardening, crafting, solving puzzles, camping and exploring new destinations....

Apr 17, 2024

Virginia Anne Foster, lovingly known as "Ginny," passed away on April 17, 2024, in Columbia, MD. She was born on January 2, 1948, in Crisfield, Maryland to the late Walter G. McCready and Vivian Lawson McCready. Virginia was an exceptional teacher who dedicated her life to shaping the minds of countless children with care and compassion.

Throughout her career, Virginia touched the...

Apr 15, 2024

Che Ming Peter Ho, a beloved individual who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2024. He was born on November 3, 1938, in China, and throughout his lifetime, he has left an indelible mark on those around him.  Che Ming Peter Ho led a remarkable life as the owner and operator of a Chinese restaurant....

Apr 13, 2024

         On Saturday, April 13, 2024, William N. Hubbard, (98) of Crofton, MD, formerly of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully. He was born and raised in Baltimore, although he did move around the country. He attended private schools and private colleges in Georgia and Maryland. He was a Language Arts instructor in the Anne Arundel County public...

Apr 12, 2024

     In loving memory of Albert Franklin Bowers, who passed away on April 12, 2024, in Severn, Maryland.  Albert was born on June 30, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, to his beloved parents Henrietta (Etta) and Vernon Bowers.  He is now reunited with them in eternal peace, along with his brother, Kenneth Coons.      Albert led a remarkable life...

Apr 10, 2024

     Bartley Stanley Rejrat, III, a devoted Delivery Truck Driver for Carroll Fuel since 2018, has peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, in Glen Burnie, Maryland.  He was born on November 23, 1970, in Baltimore, Maryland, and was a proud alumnus of Southern High School.      Known for his warm and loving nature, Bartley's personality shone through...

Apr 9, 2024

Joan Naomi Lessner “Nana” (nee Langville), age 82, of Glen Burnie, MD passed away on April 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Bob Lessner; her daughter, Debbie (Mark) Rauser; her son, Dean (Brenda) Lessner; her sister, Linda Langville; her brother, Emmett Langville; her grandchildren, Kyle Rauser (Shannon), Brittni Elburn (Sam), and...

Apr 9, 2024

Edward Joseph Wefelmeyer Sr., 72 of Preston, MD, passed away on April 9, 2024 at the University of Maryland Shore Medical center at Easton, MD after a battle with heart disease. Ed was born on October 18, 1951 at the Annapolis Hospital to the late Herman Sr. “Joe” and Mary Wefelmeyer. 

Ed grew up in Severn, MD on Quarterfield Road in...

Apr 8, 2024

Saundra Rae Hadaway (nee Miller) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Linthicum, Maryland at the age of 80 after a long battle with dementia. Saundra was the third daughter born to the late Walter and Blanche Miller on August 26, 1943.

 

In 1961, Saundra graduated from Southern High School in Baltimore City and focused her career in Human...

Apr 8, 2024

On the early morning of April 8, 2024, and after a brief illness, the Lord received Patricia Sharron Beall into the Kingdom with the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”  Pat’s life can truly be summed up with that one word: “servant.”  She lived to be faithful to her calling and our Savior Jesus Christ, and to serve her...

Apr 7, 2024

            On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Mary Elizabeth Norton Laster of Pasadena, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of John E. Laster, loving mother of Larry A. Norton, Sr. and his wife Cheryl and the late John S. Norton, Jr. Grandmother of Larry A. Norton and Michael A. Norton and his wife Jamie. She is also...

Apr 7, 2024

         On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Solen “Jack” Dewitt Brewer, Jr. of Westover, MD, formerly of Glen Brnie, MD passed away suddenly. Beloved husband of the late Maryland Virginia Brewer. Loving father of Michail D. Brewer and his wife Valerie, Dale R. Fields and his wife Cindy, Todd R. Fields, Leslie “Skip” A. Fields and his wife...

Apr 5, 2024

Joan Marie Leidig, 78, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She was born on January 25, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Wallace and Margaret Overton.Joan lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. She had a passion for crafting and a deep devotion to...

Apr 5, 2024

Virginia Lee Ries, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on April 5,2024, leaving a legacy of hard work and dedication. Virginia was born on October 8, 1935 to the late Thomas W. & Ceina G. McGoldrick. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ries in 1990. She dedicated much of her life to her career at The...

Apr 5, 2024

      

On Friday, April 5, 2024, Judith “Judy” Mary Donnelly of Linthicum, MD, formerly of McKeesport, PA passed away peacefully. She is survived by her sons Michael (Jamie) Landis and Patrick Landis, and her grandchildren Sean and Emaleigh. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; Eileen A. and James M. Donnelly, Sr., and her brother James M. Donnelly,...

Mar 31, 2024

     COL (R) James R. McKnight was born in Freemansberg, Pennsylvania.  He went to Lehigh University and studied Engineering.  He entered the Army as an Officer, traveling to France, and once back in The States, to Illinois to earn his Master’s Degree at The University of Illinois where he met his future wife, Sylvia.  They married in 1959, and...