Obituaries
Douglas Close
May 2, 2018
On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Douglas Henry Close, 58, of Millersville passed away at University of Maryland Hospital following his liver transplant. Doug was born in McClure, Pennsylvania where he spent his childhood days before the family moved to Maryland. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1977. He worked for Classic Motors and US Airways for many years...
Mae Mears
May 1, 2018
Mae Brown Mears, 87, of Glen Burnie, passed away on May 1, 2018 at Somerford Place in Annapolis. She was born in Melfa, Virginia, seventh out of 12 children. A farmer's daughter, she worked at a young age on the farm where she cultivated a strong work ethic. She graduated from Central High School in 1946. After graduation, she married...
Marie Barker
May 1, 2018
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Marie Barker (nee Quinn) of Linthicum beloved wife of the late George J. Barker passed away peacefully at home, she was 92 years old. She was the loving mother of George L. Barker (Joyce) and the late Charlene Marie Barker; cherished grandmother of Candice Morea (Anthony); devoted great-grandmother of AJ; loving sister of Leo Quinn...
Danette Woody
May 1, 2018
Danette "Dee" C. Woody, 60 passed away on May 1, 2018. Dee was born on June 12, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA. She enjoyed swimming, gardening, baking and spending time outdoors, especially the beach. Dee was preceded in death by her father, John Connelly. She is survived by her beloved husband of 26 years, David M. Woody; her children, Michael C....
Vincent Columbia
Apr 30, 2018
Vincent Joseph Columbia, 90, of Canton, Connecticut, formerly of Brooklyn Park, passed away on April 30, 2018. He was born in Baltimore to the late Frank and Josephine Columbia. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1946-1948, serving on various vessels throughout the Pacific, and participated in the Bikini atomic bomb tests. After serving in the...
Marian Drexler
Apr 28, 2018
On April 28, 2018, Marian J. Drexler, 76, of Linthicum, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Marian was born on January 10, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Celia and Joseph Culotta. She worked for USF&G Insurance Company for 38 years as a Secretary, and was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. She loved traveling and...
George Brooks Jr
Apr 27, 2018
George Warren Brooks, Jr., 96, of Glen Burnie passed away on April 27, 2018 at his residence. George was born in Baltimore to the late George W. Brooks, Sr. and Marie Anna (Schillinger) Lauterbach. During his childhood he enjoyed spending time with his grandfather who was one of Baltimore's Arabs. It was during this time that George's strong work ethic...
Morris Taylor
Apr 27, 2018
Morris H. Taylor, 91, of Glen Burnie passed away on April 27, 2018. Mr. Taylor was born on March 30, 1927 in Maryland to the late Joseph and Mary Taylor. He worked for the B&O Railroad and Overnight Trucking Company for many years. He enjoyed working, and watching game shows and wrestling on T.V. Mr. Taylor is survived by his...
John Iii
Apr 26, 2018
On April 26, 2018, John "Jack" G. Westcott, 94, of Glen Burnie. passed away at Spring Abor Assisted Living. John was born on July 20, 1923, in Baltimore to the late Anna Mae (Banning) and John Westcott. He graduated from Easton High School in 1940. John served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946 as a Lineman and...
Jessica Justice
Apr 26, 2018
Jessica Justice, 40, passed away on April 26, 2018. She was born in Baltimore and attended Severna Park High School. She was a past Princess of Bodkin Yacht Club where she enjoyed many years of great times. She enjoyed spending time with her family, the beach, eating steamed crabs, going to bingo, doing arts & crafts, scrapbooking, facebook and was...
William Keys
Apr 25, 2018
William Hillery Keys, 82, of Berlin, MD, passed away on April 25, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital. William was born on April 28, 1935 in Baltimore to the late Herbert and Mamie Anna Albertine (Heinike) Keys. On January 9, 1958 he gave the best birthday gift he could give to Nancy Ann Clapper, by making her his beloved wife. Over...
Patrick Rhodes
Apr 25, 2018
Patrick Cory Rhodes, 24 passed away on April 25, 2018. Cory was born on January 15, 1994. He was an artist, loved animals and enjoyed playing golf. Cory is survived by his mother, LaWan Rhodes; his father, Steve Rhodes; his siblings, Leann Rhodes-Ickes, Cody Rhodes, and Sarah Rhodes; his niece, Madison Ickes; and brother, Jeremy Yaruta. The family will receive...
Lawrence Valenzia
Apr 25, 2018
On April 25, 2018, Lawrence Charles Valenzia, 70, of Millersville, passed away at his home. Lawrence was born on October 18, 1947, in Baltimore, to Virginia and Salvatore Valenzia. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as a Specialist 4. Lawrence went on to work for his father's construction company and then for Biddinger Contracting. He enjoyed...
Tammy Garrettson
Apr 25, 2018
On April 25, 2018, Eutanna "TAMMY" Garrettson, 53, of Pasadena, passed away in her home. Tammy was born on June 25, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Dorothy and Russell Bolinder. She was a caregiver and homemaker and she loved gardening, swimming, and camping, but most of all, she loved her family, kids, and animals. Tammy is survived by...
Harry Rey Jr
Apr 25, 2018
Harry A. Rey, Jr., 35, of Woodstock, passed away on April 25, 2018. Harry was born on October 12, 1982 in Baltimore. He was a freelance tattoo artist, very crafty and enjoyed fishing. Harry is survived by his parents, Harry Rey, Sr. and Deborah Rey; his children, Avery, Jordan and Tristan Rey; his brother, Jonathan Rey; his grandmother, Catherine Bell;...
Dewey White Sr
Apr 24, 2018
Dewey Robert White, Sr., 78, of Glen Burnie passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Dewey was born on July 9, 1939 in Arista, West Virginia to the late Dewey and Ina White. He enjoyed playing and collecting guitars. Dewey was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve V. White and his sister, Betty White Ferguson. He is survived by...
Milan Miculinic
Apr 22, 2018
Milan Miculinic, 97, of Glen Burnie passed away on April 22, 2018. Milan was born on April 27, 1920 in Rijeka, Yugoslavia. He served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was an oil burner mechanic and was also a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Milan was preceded in death...
Brent Sewell, Sr
Apr 21, 2018
On April 21, 2018, Brent William Sewell, Sr., 57, of Glen Burnie, passed away at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena. Brent was born in Baltimore on May 22, 1960, to Stella and Clifton Sewell. He worked as a salesperson for Ackerman Security and he enjoyed music, dancing, and cheering on the local sports teams, the Orioles, Ravens, and Terps....
Bridget Firko
Apr 21, 2018
Bridget Firko (nee Murphy), 97, of Glen Burnie, passed away at home on April 21, 2018. She was born in the little town of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland on March 16, 1921. She worked in Dublin for a number of years before moving to London, England, where she met John Firko, a U.S. Air Force enlisted man and World War...
Sylvia Harrill
Apr 20, 2018
Sylvia M. Harrill, 93, of Glen Burnie, passed away on April 20, 2018 at Stella Maris. One of eleven children, she was born in White, Pennsylvania to the late Elmer and Lida White. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, fishing and crabbing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
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