Obituaries

Thelma Cole

Thelma Cole

Feb 18, 2017

Thelma Cole, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Thelma was born June 26, 1922 and grew up in Brooklyn Park, Maryland. She attended Glen Burnie High School where she played on the basketball team and graduated in 1940. While growing up in Brooklyn Park, she worked at her father's gas station, pumping gas and assisting with car repairs....

Dorothy Jahns

Dorothy Jahns

Feb 17, 2017

Dorothy Ruth Jahns, 85 of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 17, 2017. She was born on April 8, 1931 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late John and Beatrice Frew. Dorothy was a very active member of Harundale Presbyterian Church, a member of the Presbyterian Women and Club 301. She was also involved with the Young at Heart group at...

Cecelia Sobeck

Cecelia Sobeck

Feb 16, 2017

Cecelia Catherine Sobeck, 94, of Severn, passed away on February 16, 2017. She was born in Baltimore to the late Paride and Clementina Signorelli. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, was an avid reader and loved her faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Sylvester; and two siblings, Elizabeth...

Forrest Hoffmaster

Forrest Hoffmaster

Feb 15, 2017

Forrest Griffith Hoffmaster, age 99, died February 15, 2017 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Born in Millville, West Virginia, January 21, 1918, he was a son of the late Robert William and Jessie Moler Hoffmaster. He graduated from West Virginia University in Chemical Engineering in 1939 and worked for two years with the Standard Lime & Stone Co. at Millville,...

Matthew Phelan

Matthew Phelan

Feb 15, 2017

Matthew J. Phelan, 26, of Glen Burnie, passed away suddenly on February 15, 2017. He was born in Baltimore on September 22, 1990. He enjoyed playing baseball, collecting comic books and was an avid Orioles fan. Matthew was a hard worker and natural born leader. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Phelan. He is survived by his...

Natalie Flack

Natalie Flack

Feb 14, 2017

On February 14, 2017, Natalie Ruth Flack, 86, of Glen Burnie, passed away at Hospice of the Chesapeake Inpatient Center. Natalie was born on September 16, 1930, in Baltimore, MD, and she enjoyed traveling with her husband and family, and weekly lunches at Harris Crab House on Kent Island. Natalie is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Edward...

Billy White

Billy White

Feb 12, 2017

Billy D. White, 84 of Glen Burnie passed away on February 12, 2017. Billy was born on March 23, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from the US Marine Corps as a Captain after 28 years, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He enjoyed playing golf in his younger years. Billy was preceded in death by his sister,...

Brightsie Stroud

Brightsie Stroud

Feb 9, 2017

A loving wife and mother and accomplished businesswoman, Brightsie Willis Stroud, 79, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Living most of her life in Glen Burnie, MD, Brightsie at the time of her passing was a resident of Simpsonville, SC. Brightsie was a strong woman who knew what she wanted and worked hard to accomplish her goals. Yet,...

William Colbert

William Colbert

Feb 8, 2017

William Colbert, 80, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 8, 2017. Bill was born on November 1, 1936 in Baltimore. His hobbies included football, baseball and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Janice Colbert; his son, Dane Colbert; step son, Michael Kukuselis; his grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany, Cameron and Destiny Kukuselis; his nieces, Julie Rice and Janelle Chapin; his...

Sadie Conner

Sadie Conner

Feb 6, 2017

Sadie Elizabeth Conner, 103, passed away at Brookeville House on February 6, 2017. She was born in Baltimore to the late Salvatore and Guiseppa Fertitta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Richard Conner. Sadie is survived by her children, Richard A. Conner (Frances), Joyce Ann Clauss, Mary J. Moore (Walter) and Michael S. Conner (Janet); 11 grandchildren;...

Daniel Hahn

Daniel Hahn

Feb 5, 2017

Daniel C. Hahn, 83, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born on March 17, 1933 in Baltimore to the late Louis and Elizabeth Hahn. Danny graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1952 and went on to honorably serve in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He loved working at the US Coast...

Tobi Ross

Tobi Ross

Feb 3, 2017

Tobi P. Ross, 80, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 3, 2017. She was born on January 5, 1937 in Baltimore to the late Norman and Margaret Schaefer. Tobi graduated from Glen Burnie High School and attended one year at Western Maryland College. She worked for the Department of Natural Resources Tidewater Administration in the Fisheries Division as an...

Douglas Wright

Douglas Wright

Feb 1, 2017

Douglas D. Wright, 88, from Glen Burnie, MD, departed this life February 1, 2017. Surviving Mr. Wright is his loving wife of 60 years, Doris A. Wright, his three children, Donna Graham, Darlene Wright, and Douglas Wright, Jr., and his brother, Norman Eldridge Wright. Two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several step grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive. Mr. Wright...

Jesse Gillis

Jesse Gillis

Feb 1, 2017

Jesse S. Gillis, 36, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 1, 2017. Jesse was born on November 18, 1980 and graduated from Old Mill Christian Academy. "Jess the Mess" was a raging Ravens fan, loved sports, was gifted in rhyme and enjoyed writing song lyrics. His interest ranged from working with his hands in construction and auto repair to...

Loretta Hansel

Loretta Hansel

Feb 1, 2017

On February 1, 2017, Loretta Maria Hansel, 82, passed away at her home in Glen Burnie. Loretta was born on August 17, 1934, in Welfare Island, New York, to the late Mary and Albert Alvarez. She was a devout catholic that worshipped at Holy Trinity, she was a member of the Pascal Senior Center, and was a member of the...

Daniel Blauciak

Daniel Blauciak

Jan 31, 2017

Daniel "Tracy" Blauciak is first generation born and raised in South Baltimore, along with his 4 brothers and sisters. He played amateur football for the Curtis Bay Athletic Club Cardinals, and served his nation in the Navy during WWII. Retired from the US Postal Service in 1984, he remained active in the CBAC, VFW, and American Legion until his death...

Ethel Lewis

Ethel Lewis

Jan 30, 2017

Ethel Dorothy Lewis, 86, of Glen Burnie, passed away at home on January 30, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Ethel Ball. She enjoyed yardwork and playing BINGO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Lewis; and her 1st husband, John A. Dzugan. Ethel is survived by...

Colleen Foster

Colleen Foster

Jan 30, 2017

Colleen Marie Foster, 26, of Pasadena, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2017. She was a longtime member of Harundale Presbyterian Church. In her earlier years, Colleen was active in Girl Scouts, receiving the Silver award. Colleen enjoyed going to the beach and playing both lacrosse and field hockey. She was an avid Orioles and Ravens fan and had a...

Deborah Long

Deborah Long

Jan 28, 2017

On January 28, 2017, Deborah Lynn Long, 50, passed away suddenly at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Debbie was born on July 27, 1966, in Baltimore, MD and she graduated from Old Mill High School, Class of 1985. She was a floral manager and loved the beach and spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Debbie is survived by...

Robert Countess

Robert Countess

Jan 27, 2017

On January 27, 2017, Robert Lee Countess, of Linthicum; beloved wife of Rosalee; loving father of Robert L. Countess Jr., Sandy McCarthy and Kim MacPherson; cherished grandfather of Anna Countess, Ryan McCarthy, Erin McCarthy, Brianna Walker, Nicholas MacPherson and the late Ethan MacPherson; dear brother of Sharon, Helen and the late Joseph. Cemetery Details Cedar Hill Cemetery 5859 Ritchie Highway...