Obituaries

Aug 28, 2024

Charles Arthur Cook, 93 of Glen Burnie passed away on August 28, 2024. Charles was born on November 11, 1930, in Aspers, Pennsylvania to the late Arthur and Nora Cook. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Y. Cook., and his siblings, Roy Cook and Martha Bogner. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey...

Aug 28, 2024

          On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Mary Catherine Graves of Ferndale, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Kenneth “Ken” A. Graves; loving mother of Kenneth J. Graves, Stephen F. Graves and his wife, Robin, Mary Catherine Casa and David C. Graves and his wife, Paula; and devoted grandmother of Allessandra...

Aug 27, 2024

 Thomas Joseph Donaldson, 65 passed away on August 27, 2024, in Bowie, Maryland. Thomas was born on March 10, 1959 in Maine to the late Forrest and Camille Donaldson. He is survived by two sons, Brian and Kyle Donaldson, his former wife, Bobbi Helmacy, and his sisters, Linda Libby and Debbie Janousek. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Along...

Aug 25, 2024

Donald Emanuel Kidwiler, 92, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Durham, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Born in Bakerton, WV on the 4th of July in 1932, Don was the son of Fairbell Kidwiler and George Cox. At the age of 17, Don joined the Army and fought in the Korean War, earning the Army Occupation Medal (Japan),...

Aug 21, 2024

                  On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Anna Elizabeth Goodrich-Monroe of Glen Burnie, MD, formerly of Baltimore, MD passed away suddenly. Beloved mother of Mildred V. Goodrich and her late wife Theresa Bolyard and Maria M. Sully and her husband Winslow. Devoted grandmother of Anna, Dylan, Chip, Stevie , Shane and David and...

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph Henry F. Black, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20th at his home in Gambrills, MD.  He was born on September 19, 1931, in Camden, New Jersey.  He was the son of Henry and Edna Harmoning Black. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Marjorie May Wagner Black; his sister, Margaret Logan; and...

Aug 18, 2024

           On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Inge “Dutch”, “Oma” Mentch of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Eldon E. Mentch. Loving mother of Pete Mentch and his companion Marilyn Jacob and Chris Mentch and his wife Rene. Devoted Oma of Nicole Bailey and her husband James and Great-grandOma to Lane Bailey...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 17, 2024

Russell Kulp was a one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life man that had the biggest heart ever. He was a sensitive soul and had empathy for everyone. He never said a bad word about anyone. Russell loved to tell jokes and make everyone laugh. He was the life of the party always! He had a contagious laugh that could light up any room. He was...

Aug 13, 2024

          On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Phyllis Marlene Betz of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side. The beloved wife of the late Robert J. Betz; loving mother of Linda C. Tracy and her husband, Sean, Roberta “Bird” Betz and the late, Don Betz; devoted grandmother of Sydney Tracy...

Aug 9, 2024

Donald James Quarles, Sr., AKA “Quack” 63, of Brooklyn, MD. Donald was born on August, 4, 1961 and passed away on August 9, 2024, after fighting aggressive lung cancer for the last 14 months. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Quarles, Sr. and Nancy (Eichelberger) Quarles; his brothers Norman Quarles Jr., Richard Quarles Sr. and wife, Fran...

Aug 8, 2024

          

THE LIFE’s JOURNEY OF A REMARKABLE MAN—APOSTLE BISHOP DOCTOR JAMES B, THORNTON 

 On December 15, 1929 at 9:00 pm in Baltimore City, James Benny Thornton was born to the late Judge Thornton and Nettie Banks. He was the youngest of three siblings: Otis Mosley and Alice Thornton-White all of which preceded him in death.

 He received his early...

Aug 5, 2024

John Emory Hewitt Sr., age 77, of Glen Burnie, passed away on August 5, 2024. He was born in Catonsville to the late William and Lucille Hewitt.

A proud Vietnam veteran, John honorably served his country in the Army. Following his service, he dedicated his career to the trucking industry, working with various companies, including Samuel Coralluzzo Co. and Torriss Transport,...

Aug 5, 2024

Rowena Dupaya Mejia, a vivacious and loving young woman who dedicated over 20 years of her life as a registered nurse with most of those years at Mercy Medical Center, passed away on August 5, 2024. Born on July 3, 1969, in the Philippines, Rowena leaves behind a legacy of compassion, love and care that will forever be remembered by...

Aug 5, 2024

Lois Jean Hanson White, 87 a resident of Millersville, MD passed away on August 5, 2024, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Lois was born May 23, 1937, in Cornstalk, WV. She was the daughter of the late Lucille (Donaldson) and Sterling Hanson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Preston White, Her son,...

Aug 4, 2024

          On Sunday, August 4, 2024, Larry Dennis Barath of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully with family by his side. The beloved husband of 48 years to Barbara L. Barath; loving father of Larry D. Barath, II (Morgen) and Christina Marsh and her husband, Michael; devoted grandfather of Brandon, Ashley, Michael, Brett, Katlyn, Haley, Tyler...

Aug 1, 2024

Barbara Sharpe, 95, passed away on August 1, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, George Sharpe (January 2009). Barb is survived by her four children, George ‘Kevin’ Sharpe (Glen Burnie), Catherine Sharpe (John McKeighan, Iowa), Mary Phelps (Bob, Indiana) and Tracey Telfer (Mark, Severn). She had 10 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, nieces and...

Jul 29, 2024

John Linwood Sullivan, Jr. (Skip), born December 29, 1950, in Hyattsville, MD, died July 29, 2024, surrounded by family, after a long illness. Predeceased by parents, John L. Sullivan, Sr., and Paulette L. (nee Cote) Gagne.

 Skip is survived by his spouse, Dr. Tatyana Sullivan (nee Silchenko); loving daughters and step-daughter, Julie Sullivan Kiesler (James),  Jodie L. Sullivan (Phil) and Maria...

Jul 27, 2024

On July 27, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable soul, Andrew Michael Curley, fondly known to many as a pillar of strength and kindness.  He peacefully departed this earthly realm at Harbor Hospital at the age of 74.  Born in Glen Burnie, Maryland, to the late Jennie Dicus and Joseph Curley, Andrew's journey was one woven with threads...

Jul 27, 2024

John Edward Laster, Jr., aged 76, departed from this world on July 27, 2024, at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy that will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him.

John Edward Laster Jr. of Pasadena, MD was brought into this world by his late parents, Ruth and John Laster, Sr.  A brave...