Obituaries

Estella Pumphrey

Estella Pumphrey

Mar 6, 2017

On March 6, 2017, Estelle May Pumphrey, 91, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Estella was born on July 18, 1925, in Baltimore, to the late Blanche and Leonard Linton. She was a member of the American Legion Post 40 Ladies Auxiliary, IBEW Retirees, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Estella enjoyed traveling (especially cruises),...

Donald Murphy Jr

Donald Murphy Jr

Mar 5, 2017

Donald William Murphy Jr., 69, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Donald was born on August 5, 1947 in New London, Connecticut to Donald Murphy Sr. and the late Anna Whitlock. He grew up in Baltimore, MD. Donald served honorably in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal. He is survived by his wife, Sue...

Carl Brust, Jr

Carl Brust, Jr

Mar 2, 2017

Carl E. Brust, Jr., 88 of Glen Burnie, passed away on March 2, 2017 due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Baltimore to the late Carl and Catherine Brust. Carl was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris E. Brust and his brother, David Brust. He is survived by his wife, Peggy...

George Barker

George Barker

Mar 1, 2017

On March 1, 2017, George Jerome Barker of Linthicum; beloved husband of Marie Quinn Barker; loving father of George Lawrence Barker (Joyce) and the late Charlene Marie Barker; cherished grandfather of Candice Morea (Anthony); devoted great-grandfather of AJ; loving brother of Norman Barker (Jean); and dear family friend of John Wojcik. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Marie Gardner

Marie Gardner

Mar 1, 2017

Marie Gardner, a longtime resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on March 1, 2017. She was born in New York City on June 12, 1927 to the late Thomas and Lena DeCarlo. In 1947, Marie met, and married, LeRoy E. Gardner, Sr. of Linthicum. Marie was a longtime employee of the MVA until her retirement in 1991. She was a...

Nelson Gretsinger

Nelson Gretsinger

Mar 1, 2017

On March 1, 2017, Nelson G. Gretsinger, 89, of Pasadena, passed away at Hospice of the Chesapeake. He was born in Baltimore to the late Gustave and Ida Gretsinger. Nelson served in the United States Navy and was a long time member of the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge. He enjoyed yardwork and was an avid fan of the Orioles, Ravens...

Joseph Larkins Sr

Joseph Larkins Sr

Feb 28, 2017

Joseph Robert Larkins, Sr., 81, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 28, 2017 at his residence. Joe was born on May 2, 1935 in Baltimore to the late Joseph and Mildred Larkins. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen M. Larkins; his children, Joseph R. Larkins, Jr. and his wife, Jody; Steven L. Larkins, Sr....

Martha Buckalew

Martha Buckalew

Feb 27, 2017

Martha Caroline Buckalew (nee Moffatt), 93, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 27, 2017 after a short illness. Her husband, Raymond H. Buckalew, preceded her in death. She was born on June 8, 1924 in Lonaconing, MD to the late Marie Moffatt (nee Dye) and William Moffatt. She leaves behind a daughter, Carolyn M. Hall and her husband, Paul;...

Wilbur Sturm

Wilbur Sturm

Feb 27, 2017

Wilbur Thomas Joseph Sturm, 86, passed away on February 27, 2017. He was born on May 3, 1930 in Baltimore to the late Charles and Charlotte Sturm. Mr. Sturm is survived by his children, Les Sturm, Wayne Sturm, Denise Kronmann, Steve Sturm, and Vicky McKain; his sister Edna Marshall. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He...

Carl Fondelheit, Jr

Carl Fondelheit, Jr

Feb 26, 2017

On February 26, 2017, Carl Fondelheit, Jr. passed away at the age of 88. He was born on September 17, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Carl Fondelheit, Sr. and Wilhelmina Fondelheit. Carl is survived by his beloved children, Connie Atwell, Carolyn Hale (Charles), Carl Fondelheit III (Barbara), Cathy Williams (Rusty), Cindy Shinsky (Paul), Valerie Lacoste (Roy), and Ronald...

George Braidich

George Braidich

Feb 25, 2017

George T. Braidich, 91 of Severna Park, passed away on February 25, 2017. George was born on September 8, 1925 in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Maria Braidich. He was a Licensed Registered Professional Engineer in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. He enjoyed listening to classical music, attending the Baltimore Opera and Symphony, reading, traveling and working around the house....

Anthonia Birely

Anthonia Birely

Feb 25, 2017

On February 25, 2017, Anthonia "Ann" Birely, 95, passed away at Seasons Hospice at Franklin Square Hospital. Ann was born on June 16, 1921, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a bookkeeper for many years with General Tire, and then had various part-time jobs, working up to age 85. Ann loved her family most in her life. Ann was predeceased by...

Barbara Ballesteros

Barbara Ballesteros

Feb 24, 2017

On February 24, 2017, Barbara Lee Ballesteros, passed away at her home in Glen Burnie. Barbara was born on August 31, 1957 in Baltimore, to the late Frederick and Elsie Mae Horn. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, of 44 years, Guillermo A. Ballesteros, Sr.; her devoted children, Guillermo Jr., Robert, Brian and Corey; her step children, Adella and...

Susan Powers

Susan Powers

Feb 23, 2017

On February 23, 2017, Susan G. Powers, 54, passed away at her home in Glen Burnie. Susan was born on December 22, 1962, in Baltimore, to Betty P. Gast and the late Earl L. Gast. She earned her B.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of Baltimore and she went on to become the Assistant County Auditor for Anne Arundel...

Loretta Mcdonnell

Loretta Mcdonnell

Feb 21, 2017

Suddenly, on February 21, 2017, Loretta G. McDonnell (nee Angel) passed away after complications following surgery and a courageous battle with cancer. She peacefully slipped away surrounded by her beloved daughters and niece, Carolyn Hyatt. Loretta was born in Baltimore, MD to John S. and Mary M. Angel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. McDonnell; son,...

Martha Janorske

Martha Janorske

Feb 21, 2017

Martha H. Janorske (nee Hall), 93, passed away on February 21, 2017. Loving wife of the late Charles M. Janorske; dear mother of Todd Janorske (Beverly), Trina Ickes, Brent Janorske (Tammy) and Bryan Janorske; cherished sister of Belle Holloway and the late Byron Hall; beloved grandmother of Ashleigh Janorske, Brady Janorske, Kara Ickes and the late Sheryl Bolander; adored great-grandmother...

Marvin Pomeroy

Marvin Pomeroy

Feb 20, 2017

Marvin Michael Pomeroy, 76, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on February 20, 2017. He was born on December 17, 1940 in Greenwood, West Virginia to the late Elmer Lawrence Pomeroy and Edna Mae Claypool Pomeroy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Mildred R. Pomeroy (nee Zickafouse); his devoted daughter, Melissa Pomeroy Roche; his cherished grandchildren, Amanda,...

Gladys Hill

Gladys Hill

Feb 20, 2017

On February 20, 2017, Gladys Elaine Hill of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of the late Ronald N. Hill Sr.; devoted mother of Ronald N. Hill Jr. and the late Deborah E. Hill-Johnson; dear mother-in-law of Ted Johnson; loving grandmother of Dustin and Ray Sullivan; cherished great-grandmother of Jacob, Audrey, Samantha, Dustin Jr., Karlie, Logan, Aiden and Jaxon; dear sister of...

Beulah Alexander

Beulah Alexander

Feb 20, 2017

Beulah (Sue) N. Alexander, 90, of Seminole, Florida passed away February 20, 2017. She lived in Severn, Maryland before retiring in Florida. She retired from Fort Meade's Kimbrough Army Hospital. Sue loved playing Bingo, crabbing and being near her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Barney E. Alexander, Sr.; her parents, Clarence P. and Delma M. Arnold;...

Rev. Ervin Bennett

Rev. Ervin Bennett

Feb 19, 2017

On February 19, 2017, Ervin Lewis Bennett, 97, of Glen Burnie, passed away at North Arundel Health & Rehabilitation. Ervin was born on October 14, 1919, in Groveland, NY, to the late Fern and Roy Bennett. He served his country proudly as a Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class in the U.S. Navy, during World War II. He earned his Bachelor's...