Obituaries

David Cavanaugh Sr

David Cavanaugh Sr

Jun 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, David Clayton Cavanaugh Sr., of Glen Burnie, MD succumbed peacefully in his Glen Burnie home surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 14, 1932, to the late Rose Savage, in Baltimore city. He spent most of his childhood in an orphanage where he helped care for all the children, including his siblings. He proudly served...

Roland Ballwanz, Sr

Roland Ballwanz, Sr

Jun 22, 2018

Roland E. "Reese" Ballwanz, Sr., 88 of Glen Rock, PA passed away on June 22, 2018. Reese was born on November 26, 1929 in Baltimore to the late Anton and Lydia Ballwanz (nee Parker). He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jeanette M. Ballwanz (nee Franz); his children, Roland E. Ballwanz, Jr. (Patti), Lydia Ballwanz-Duvall and Jon...

Jennifer Delong

Jennifer Delong

Jun 21, 2018

Jennifer Lynne DeLong, 36, of Odenton, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Jennifer was born on January 18, 1982 in Rochester, New York to Ken and Sue (Roher) DeLong. The oldest of three children she was raised in Franklinville where she graduated from Franklinville Central School in 2000. She attended SUNY at...

Kathryn Gerbig

Kathryn Gerbig

Jun 17, 2018

Kathryn Marie Gerbig, 69, of Glen Burnie passed away at her residence on June 17, 2018. Kathryn was born on December 6, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Willard Eugene Doty, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Raley) Doty. She was one of six children and enjoyed the benefits of growing up in a large family and sharing special bonds with...

Michael Riccobene

Michael Riccobene

Jun 17, 2018

Michael Paul Riccobene, 90, of Glen Burnie passed away on June 17, 2018. He was employed by the US Navy, US Army Field Band and the FBI. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, but his grandchildren came first. He enjoyed watching the Orioles and going to Ocean City. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Vivian...

Paul Wildman

Paul Wildman

Jun 16, 2018

On June 16, 2018, Paul Wildman, 96, died suddenly in his home in Linthicum. He was born in Baltimore on September 9, 1921. He was the beloved husband of the late Laura L. Wildman. He is survived by his daughter and friend, Ellen L. Wildman and many nieces and nephews. He was raised in Baltimore and had to leave school...

Pauline Knott

Pauline Knott

Jun 13, 2018

On June 13, 2018, Pauline Elinor Knott, 82, of Glen Burnie, passed away in her home. She was born on May 17, 1936, in Flemington, West Virginia, to the late Marjorie and Mike Stonko. Pauline worked at USFandG as a file clerk for five years, but was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed gardening and won several...

Fred Dorsey Jr

Fred Dorsey Jr

Jun 13, 2018

Fred E. Dorsey Jr., 76, of Pasadena, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2018 at Future Care Chesapeake. He was born in Boston, MA to the late Mary and Fred E. Dorsey Sr. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Schreiner; and siblings, Roy, Sid and Ida. Fred...

Marjorie Salatti

Marjorie Salatti

Jun 12, 2018

On June 12, 2018, Marjorie Ione Salatti, 97, of Hanover, passed away in her home. She was born on June 23, 1920, in Marion, North Dakota, to the late Estella and Alden Angevine. She earned her nursing degree in Washington State in her 20's. Later in life, Marjorie went on to work as a registered nurse for North Arundel Hospital...

Stanley Graham

Stanley Graham

Jun 12, 2018

Commodore Stanley Graham, 87, of Severn, MD, passed away suddenly on June 12th at Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Ottie Wilbur and Glenie (Sutphin) Graham. Stanley worked in maintenance at Fort Meade, retiring June 5, 1992 after 30 years of service. He and his beloved and devoted wife, Rose Marie, celebrated...

Willie Harris

Willie Harris

Jun 12, 2018

Willie A. Harris, 84, a resident of Glen Burnie for 62 years, passed away on June 12, 2018 at Hospice of the Chesapeake. He was born in Hall County, Georgia to the late Curtis and Susie Harris. He honorably served his country in the Army from 1954-1956. He worked at W.R. Grace as a lab tech, retiring after 40 years...

Janice Bowser

Janice Bowser

Jun 8, 2018

Janice L. Bowers, 72, of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully on the morning on June 8, 2018 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake after being surrounded with love from her family and close friends. Janice was born in Baltimore on January 20, 1946 to the late Lloyd and Bessie (Pilker) Willey. Janice was raised in Westport and graduated from Southern...

Theodore Sophocleus

Theodore Sophocleus

Jun 8, 2018

Theodore "Ted" John Sophocleus, 79 of Linthicum, loving husband, father, grandfather, pharmacist owner of Ted's Pharmacy in Linthicum and a dedicated public servant passed away peacefully with family at his side on June 8, 2018. Ted was born on May 28, 1939 in Baltimore to the late John and Despina Sophocleus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54...

Louise Sherman

Louise Sherman

Jun 8, 2018

Louise M. Sherman, 74 of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 8, 2018. Louise was born on December 3, 1943 in New York City to the late Frank and Catherine Miick. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianna Rassen and her sisters, Judith and Linda. She is survived by her husband, George Sherman; her...

Edward Murphy Sr

Edward Murphy Sr

Jun 8, 2018

Edward William Murphy, Sr., 76, passed away on June 8, 2018. Mr. Murphy was born on October 12, 1941 in Baltimore. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He worked as an industrial insulator for Wallace Insulation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Murphy; his parents, Edward Murphy and Ruth Wolfe; his siblings,...

Dorothy Miles

Dorothy Miles

Jun 7, 2018

On June 7, 2018 Dorothy Ann (Nee Hilton) Miles, 74, of Glen Burnie beloved wife of the late James Miles, Sr.; mother of Ricky Miles and his wife Regina, of Falling Waters, WVA, Danny Miles, Gary Miles, and James Miles, Jr. all of FL; cherished sister of Mary Elizabeth Uebel of Malta, OH; sister-in-law of Eddie Coe; cherished substitute grandmother...

Robert Britt

Robert Britt

Jun 6, 2018

Robert Franklin Britt, 78, of Glen Burnie passed away on June 6, 2018. Robert was born in Delaware to the late Archibald P. and Alice Isabel (Jackson) Britt. He was raised in Glen Burnie along with his two brothers. He was a friendly, unassuming type of person who enjoyed playing basketball, reading books, and being around others. He attended the...

Kyle Hancock

Kyle Hancock

Jun 6, 2018

Kyle Ray Hancock, 20, of Glen Burnie passed away suddenly on June 6, 2018, at work. Kyle was born in Baltimore to Kenneth Ray and Andrea Jo (Jacobs) Hancock. Kyle attended Anne Arundel County Public Schools and graduated from North County High School in 2016. Kyle was employed with the Steamfitters Local Union, where he was working toward a career...

Donna Furniss

Donna Furniss

Jun 5, 2018

Ferndale, MD a�" Donna Jean Furniss left this earth peacefully Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 and was welcomed into the arms of our savior Jesus Christ. Donna is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 66 years, Jack Furniss. She leaves behind her daughters, Nancy McNeal and Diane Taylor, as well as her sons Jeffrey Furniss and Scott Furniss. She...

Ethel Pietsch

Ethel Pietsch

Jun 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Ethel Marie Pietsch announces her passing, on Monday, June 4, 2018, at the age of 85 years. Marie taught kindergarten at Woodside Elementary School in Glen Burnie for many years before her retirement. During the Korean War, she was a naval air traffic controller. Marie will be lovingly remembered by her...