Obituaries

Jul 5, 2024

Nancy Lee Squires, 89, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. She was born in Baltimore to the late Henry and Rosalie Schaefer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy A. Squires Sr.

Nancy is survived by her three devoted sons, Leroy A. Squires Jr. and his wife, Susan, Michael...

Jul 4, 2024

On July 4, 2024 Roy Delford Hoke, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home with his son and close friends at his bedside. 

Roy was born February 1, 1942, in Laurel MD, son of late Everett Roy Hoke and Roxie Anna Howard.  In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brother, Harold ”Buddy” Hoke, and sister, Virginia...

Jul 1, 2024

     On Monday, July 1, 2024, Darlene Jeanette Pumphrey of Brooklyn Park, MD passed away peacefully at her home. The beloved wife of the late Lee L. Pumphrey, Sr.; loving mother of Lee L. Pumphrey, Jr. and his wife, Dawn and Brian S. Pumphrey and his wife, JoAnn; cherished grandmother of Haley, Noah, Justina and Ryleigh; devoted great-grandmother of...

Jun 30, 2024

Linda Carol Schmidt, 78, of Pasadena, MD. passed away on June 30, 2024.  Linda was born on October 31, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Albert Leslie Rhoades and Ethel Dorothy Connelly Rhoades Szymanski.  

Linda is survived by her beloved husband of almost 56 years, Michael Edward Schmidt; her children, Michael Anthony and Michelle Ann Schmidt, and Melissa Anne...

Jun 27, 2024

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, Eric Scott Anderson of Sparrows Point, MD passed away peacefully with family by his side.  Husband of Terry McMullen-Anderson, and father of Nathaniel S. Anderson.  Beloved son and brother of Robert N. Anderson and Michelle L. and Karen K. Anderson.  Eric was preceded in death by his mother; Richarda L. Fitzwater Anderson.

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Jun 25, 2024

On June 25, 2024, Mary Antoinette “Toni” Barnes, 77, passed away peacefully at home following a years-long battle with frontotemporal dementia and Parkinson’s disease. 

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to David and Anna Lauretta (nee Tolley) Damon, Toni grew up on Wilkens Avenue, and attended St. Benedict’s and later, Edmondson High School.  While still a teenager, she began working for C&P Telephone...

Jun 20, 2024

 Deborah G. Sweatt, 67, of Harmans, passed away on June 20, 2024. She was born in Baltimore to the late William Francis and Lelia Mae Morsberger. Deborah found simple joys in life that brought her immense happiness. From the thrill of watching NASCAR and golf to the serenity of playing putt-putt, she appreciated the little moments. Her creative spirit shone...

Jun 17, 2024

On June 17, 2024, Donald Lewis Hamlin, 89, of Brooklyn Park, passed away after a brief illness. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, he attended Southern High School, participating in Stage Crew, Acapella Choir and was senior class vice-president of the class of ’53.  After high school he served eight years in the Navy Reserve at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, and...

Jun 17, 2024

Joan Beecher, 72, went to dance with abandon on the streets of Heaven on June 18, 2024. Though she spent the majority of her life in Glen Burnie, MD right outside of Baltimore, Joan spent her final months of retired life residing in Bridgeville, DE. Joan was the loving wife of husband, Richard Beecher Sr., and an adoring and proud...

Jun 16, 2024

 William “Fuzzy” Brown III, 24, of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 16, 2024.  He was born in Baltimore on May 31, 2000.  Fuzzy's journey led him to graduation from Northern High School in 2018, and his dedication shone through in his work as a government contractor for C.A.C.I. in the field of cybersecurity.  Beyond his professional pursuits, Fuzzy found...

Jun 16, 2024

Patricia Louise Brown (nee Pistorio), 73, of Crownsville, passed away on June 16, 2024. She was born in Baltimore to the late Leo Samuel and Annabel Pistorio. She married to the love of her life at the age 17 years old, shortly after she was pleasantly surprised to find out she was having twin boys, a couple of years later...

Jun 14, 2024

 On Friday, June 14, 2024, Garry “Stretch” Lee Mueller of Linthicum Heights, MD passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Mueller; loving father of Vicki L. Hood and her partner, Steve and Sheri A. Klemkowski and her husband, Will; and cherished grandfather of Marvin III, Emily, Madelyn, William, Trevor, Sophie and Katelyn. He is...

Jun 13, 2024

Roger Volrath of Sykesville MD. passed away on June 13, 2024, after an extended illness; he was 78. A native of South Baltimore, Mr. Volrath graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Advanced College Preparation program in February 1964. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Science Education from Western Maryland College in1968 and began a teaching career in Howard County Public...

Jun 13, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Jon Stuart Squire of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband of Sharon King Squire; loving father of Robert J. Squire and his wife, Ann, Dale L. Squire and his wife, Tina, and Thomas M. Squire and his wife, Gilma; devoted grandfather of Jayme, Shawn, Laura, David, Grace, Cassandra, and...

Jun 9, 2024

Dennis Wayne Dean, 78 of Glen Burnie passed away on June 9, 2024. Dennis was born on May 30, 1946 in South Baltimore to the late Cecil Elwood and Dora Beulah Dean. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie “Rose” Dean; his son, David Kuhl; and his brothers, Hershel and Robert Dean. Dennis is survived by his...

Jun 9, 2024

Marjie passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Frederick Haab; her sons Dan (Karen) and Tim (Beth); her grandchildren Jamie Prophet (Steve), Andrew (Alexis), Abby, Maddy, and Drew; and her great-grandchildren Lucas, Paisley, Riley, and Harlow. She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Charles Richter and...

Jun 7, 2024

Young Ae Im, age 88, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on June 7, 2024, she was born on April 26,1936, in Pochen-Si Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea.  

Young Ae was the beloved wife of the late Jong Ok Im; and a cherished mother, survived by Son, Young Tek and his wife, Moon Sun Jang; Daughters, Jeyon Kang and her husband, Seung Don; Myong...

Jun 6, 2024

Jun 4, 2024

Bentley Allen Heishman, a dedicated Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service at the Glen Burnie post office, passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2024.  Born in Perry, West Virginia on September 4, 1933, Bentley led a remarkable life filled with love, service, and a passion for his family.  During his time on Earth, Bentley served as...

Jun 4, 2024

Michael D. Benelli, 92, of Millersville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Michael Vincent Benelli and Margaret Benelli. He was a devout member of Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 57...