Obituaries

Sebastian Valenti

Sebastian Valenti

Nov 18, 2017

On, November 18, 2017, Sebastian S. Valenti, 84, of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home. Sebastian was born on August 9, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Marie and Charles Valenti. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Baltimore. He was Assistant Warden for...

Melvin Smyers

Melvin Smyers

Nov 18, 2017

Melvin "Jerry" Jerome Smyers, 72, of Ridgely, MD formerly of Arden on the Severn in Crownsville passed away on November 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry as he was affectionately known was born on March 6, 1945 in Bedford County, PA to the late Melvin Roy and Carolyn Dorothy (Sparks) Smyers. He was raised by his maternal grandparents....

Eleanora Holmes

Eleanora Holmes

Nov 16, 2017

On November 16, 2017, Eleanora E. Holmes (nee Heim), of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of 56 years to the late Charles F. Holmes; devoted mother of Dawn L. Grosshandler and Charles Ronald Holmes (Paula); cherished grandmother of Dawn M. Compton (Jeff), Charles T. "CT" Holmes and Mitchell Alexander; loving great-grandmother of Lavinia Compton; dear sister of Lillian Hoyle (Marvin), Thelma...

Frances Selway

Frances Selway

Nov 16, 2017

On November 16, 2017, Frances J. Selway (nee Brocato), current resident of Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville and formerly of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of the late John T. Selway; devoted mother of Theresa Davis, Mary Dragos, Sarina Lynham, Jack Selway and Frances Shorter; cherished grandmother of eight and loving great-grandmother of eight. In addition to her husband, she was...

Mary Meyers

Mary Meyers

Nov 16, 2017

On November 16, 2017, Mary Juanita "Leggs" Meyers, 90, of Glen Burnie, passed away at her home. Mary, better known by her middle name, Juanita, was born on February 8, 1927, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Margaret and Samuel Hunt. She worked for many years at Hutzler's in Southdale. Juanita enjoyed playing BINGO, and cheering on the Orioles and...

Franklin Lhotsky Sr

Franklin Lhotsky Sr

Nov 15, 2017

On November 15, 2017, Franklin J. Lhotsky Sr., of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Jackie; loving father of James R. Fowler Jr., Kimberly A. Lhotsky and Frank J. Lhotsky II; dear brother of Mildred Vogel and John Lhotsky. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Anna Lhotsky; and...

Doris Lewis

Doris Lewis

Nov 14, 2017

Doris Lewis loving daughter of the late David and Mamie (West) Burka. Loving wife of the late John H. Lewis; devoted mother of, Timothy R. Lewis, Linda L. Lewis-McDonald(Fred), Mary M. Lewis; and sister-in-law of, Emily Lewis passed away on November 14, 2017. Doris was liked by all and always had a kind word for everybody. Interested in helping others,...

Robert Sullivan, Sr

Robert Sullivan, Sr

Nov 14, 2017

Robert T. Sullivan, Sr., 82, of Ocean City, Maryland passed away on November 14, 2017. Robert was born on April 3, 1935 in Baltimore to the late Alexander and Ruth Sullivan. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and Robert later retired from National Elevator. He was a member of the American Legion and the Elks. Robert...

Eileen Kus

Eileen Kus

Nov 13, 2017

On November 13, 2017, Eileen D. Kus (nee Litz) of Linthicum; beloved wife of the late James F. Kus Jr.; devoted mother of Laurie E. Kus, Glenn M. Kus and the late Rhonda M. Reichert; cherished grandmother of Denise Bayne and her husband, Mike; loving great-grandmother of Michael and Nicholas Bayne; and dear mother-in-law of Bill Reichert. Visitation will be...

A. Taylor, Jr

A. Taylor, Jr

Nov 13, 2017

A. Wade Taylor Jr., 75, of Severna Park, died unexpectedly in his hometown of Glen Burnie on November 13, 2017. His life was dedicated to public service. In his younger days he was a volunteer firefighter for the Glen Burnie Fire Department and a dispatcher for the state police. He was a graduate of Glen Burnie High School, and was...

David Davis

David Davis

Nov 12, 2017

David Ira Davis, 71, passed away on November 12, 2017 in Salisbury, MD. David was employed as an electrician for many years with IBEW Local #26, from which he eventually retired. He was a hunting enthusiast, which he enjoyed doing with his son John. David also enjoyed spending time with his two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife with...

Zachary Carter

Zachary Carter

Nov 10, 2017

Zachary Anthony Carter, was born in Baltimore on May 11, 1991 to Lori Lynn Carter and William Franklin Bryant Jr. has passed away on November 10, 2017. He attended Arthur Slade Regional Catholic School and Graduated from North County High School on June 5, 2009 in Glen Burnie Maryland. He was baptized and confirmed in Holy Trinity Catholic Church and...

Mike Hoerst

Mike Hoerst

Nov 8, 2017

Michael Vincent Hoerst, 63, of Glen Burnie, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2017. Mike was born on March 18, 1954 in Arlington, VA the second of five children born to the late William Valentine and Ruth Ervena (Wonning) Hoerst. He was raised in Bladensburg where he graduated from Bladensburg High School. He worked for the Department of Defense as...

Marian Wicker

Marian Wicker

Nov 7, 2017

Marian Eloise Wilson Wicker, 80, of Glen Burnie passed away on November 7, 2017. Marian was born on October 6, 1937 in Baltimore to the late George W. Wilson and Frances Wilson. She was a legal secretary and retired from Westinghouse / Northrop-Grumman. Marian considered herself a professional artist and painter. She also enjoyed reading, bowling, nature walks, playing BINGO,...

Roland Dennis Jr

Roland Dennis Jr

Nov 5, 2017

Roland "Bunky" Dennis, Jr. Roland Carl Dennis, Jr., 76, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on Nov. 5, 2017. Roland was born in Baltimore on June 16, 1941 to the late Roland C. and Catherine E. (Emerich) Dennis. He graduated from Southern High School in 1959. He married Sue Catherine Quasny on April 25, 1964, he enjoyed making Sue laugh just...

James Valentine

James Valentine

Nov 4, 2017

On November 4, 2017, James Ronald Valentine, 78, of Baltimore, passed away at Marley Neck Health and Rehabilitation. James was born on May 23, 1939, in Baltimore, to the late Annie and Howard "Jim" Valentine. He was a "Jack-of-all-Trades," working in many fields, including, Ministry for 14 years, a Draftsman at Goddard Space Flight Center, a Painter, and a Salesman...

Richard Poteet

Richard Poteet

Nov 3, 2017

Richard Allen Poteet, 65, passed away at his home on November 3, 2017. He was born in Baltimore to the late Henry Joseph and Marjorie Poteet. He retired from Anne Arundel County Public Works after many years. He enjoyed good food, antiquing, gardening, travelling and spending time with his friends. Richard is survived by his brother, Joseph H. Poteet and...

Kiersten Walko

Kiersten Walko

Nov 1, 2017

Kiersten Emily Wengert-Walko, 17, of Brooklyn, passed away suddenly on November 1, 2017. Kiersten attended North County High School and was set to graduate this spring. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shopping and going to the beach. Her greatest passion was dance; she travelled all over the United States for dance competitions. She was active with...

Sharon Lato

Sharon Lato

Oct 31, 2017

Sharon Woizesko Lato, 60, of Glen Burnie passed away on October 31, 2017. Sharon was born on August 9, 1957 in Baltimore. She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Lato, Jr.; her daughter, Sherri N. Lato Odendal and her husband, Clifton Odendhal IV and her son, Michael J. Lato, III; her parents, Jake and Stella Woizesko; her sister, Cindy...

Janet Baase

Janet Baase

Oct 31, 2017

Janet C. Baase, formerly James C. Baase, 58 of Glen Burnie passed away on October 31, 2017. She was born on October 29, 1959 to the late Albert and Lillian Baase. She retired from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class and also worked as a supervisor for Concentra. She enjoyed playing pool, gun range shooting and online gaming....