Obituaries

William Courtney

William Courtney

Aug 12, 2016

William Frederick Courtney, 87, of Glen Burnie, passed away on August 12, 2016. He was born in Baltimore to the late George and Anna Courtney. William honorably served his country in the Navy from 1948-1954. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and was an avid reader. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Donna Vanskiver

Donna Vanskiver

Aug 12, 2016

Donna L. Vanskiver, 54, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on August 12, 2016. Donna is survived by her family; beloved husband Patrick W. Vanskiver; devoted mother of April Vanskiver-Tucker and her Husband Matthew Tucker, and Amber Vanskiver and her boyfriend David Harrell; loving grandmother of Brycen T. Stewart and David Patrick Harrell; cherished daughter of Harry Zollickoffer and...

Henrietta Hyatt

Henrietta Hyatt

Aug 11, 2016

Henrietta Margaret Hyatt, 83, of Glen Burnie, passed away on August 11, 2016, at her daughter's home. Henrietta was born in Baltimore in 1933, to the late Gertrude and Elmer Weidenhoft. She was a crossing guard for Anne Arundel County for 18 years and was a devout member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Henrietta also belonged to the Glen Burnie...

Gary Pierson

Gary Pierson

Aug 10, 2016

Gary J. Pierson, 47, of Glen Burnie, passed away suddenly on August 10, 2016. Gary was born on May 28, 1969. He was an electrician by trade and had a love of animals and a passion for NASCAR. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Howard Pierson. He was survived by his mother, Marge Pierson; his siblings, Robert Pierson,...

Willis Horner

Willis Horner

Aug 10, 2016

On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, Willis E. "Butch" Horner, age 73, of Edgewater passed away of complications from a stroke. Butch was born in Baltimore, MD on August 25, 1942 to the late Willis J. and the late Mary McPhail Horner. He served in the Navy for 5 years during the Vietnam War and received the Expeditionary and National Defense...

Anna Resley

Anna Resley

Aug 9, 2016

Anna M. Resley, 99, of Glen Burnie, passed away at her home on August 9, 2016. She was a longtime member of Church of the Good Shepherd and greatly enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Resley. Anna is survived by her daughter, Andrea Carlson; and her grandson, Glenn E. Carlson. Cemetery Details...

Mary Daley

Mary Daley

Aug 7, 2016

Mary T. Daley, 88, of Linthicum and formerly of Baltimore, passed away on August 7, 2016. She was born on July 5, 1928 in Baltimore City. Mary loved to read, and enjoyed watching the Orioles games, dining out and was a great story teller. She especially loved her beloved dog, "Flo". She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin...

John Watson Jr

John Watson Jr

Aug 7, 2016

John L. Watson Jr., 73, passed away on August 7, 2016 at Morningside House of Friendship. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Dorothy and John L. Watson Sr. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, receiving many ribbons and medals, retiring as Sergeant 1st Class. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and playing cards. In...

Donald Fake Sr

Donald Fake Sr

Aug 7, 2016

On Sunday August 7th, Mr. Donald M. Fake, Sr., 82, of Glen Burnie, passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Mr. Fake was born in Enola, PA on December 4, 1933. Donald honorably served our country in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He worked at the B.W.I. Westinghouse, in the East and Mac Buildings as a Welder...

Christopher Beck

Christopher Beck

Aug 6, 2016

Christopher L. Beck passed away on August 6, 2016. He was the beloved son of Glenn S. Beck and the late Jennifer L. Beck (Munck); loving grandson of William and Susan Munck; devoted father of Ryan Connolly, Ava and Aiyden Beck; cherished fiancé of Regina Landon; dear godson of Randall Munck. He was also survived by several aunts, uncles and...

Wanda Elcik

Wanda Elcik

Aug 5, 2016

Wanda McCauley Elcik was born on June 2, 1930, in Brandywine, West Virginia. Her formative years were shaped by her hardworking grandparents and her mother Maude Eye who sacrificed to provide for her family during the Great Depression. Wanda's love for God was influenced by the community of faith fostered by the Brandywine Christian Church. A top graduate of the...

Justin Ruth

Justin Ruth

Aug 4, 2016

Justin Allen Ruth, 27, of Lusby passed away on August 4, 2016. Justin was born in 1989 in Maryland. He graduated from Kent Island High School, Class of 2007. Justin was employed as a Service Manager at Toyota of Southern Maryland. He was a volunteer fire fighter at both Orchard Beach and Greensboro Fire Departments. Justin's life was his son...

Kenneth Phibbs

Kenneth Phibbs

Aug 2, 2016

On August 2, 2016, Kenneth William Phibbs, 86, of Severna Park, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Ken was born on February 18, 1930, in Ottawa, Kansas to the late Lena Bliss Phibbs and George William Phibbs. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Ottawa University in Kansas and served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy...

Bettye Grantham

Bettye Grantham

Jul 31, 2016

Bettye G. Grantham, 87, passed away on July 31, 2016. She was born on July 10, 1929 in Mississippi and lived in Glen Burnie since 1964. Mrs. Grantham was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Lt. Col. Henry H. Grantham, Sr., her daughter, Jennifer Doyle, and her son-in-law, Frank Doyle. She is survived by her children,...

William Iii

William Iii

Jul 30, 2016

William Decorsy Legg, III, a longtime resident of Linthicum, died on July 30th at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was 68. Born in Baltimore, Mr. Legg was a Private Second Class in the National Guard from 1970 to 1976. He was a graduate of Baltimore College of Commerce, and worked for the State of Maryland Toll...

Waidner Carlsen, Sr

Waidner Carlsen, Sr

Jul 25, 2016

On July 25, 2016 Waidner Carl Carlsen Sr., of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of 26 years to Geneva; loving father of Sandra Mach, Waidner Carlsen Jr., Douglas Carlsen, Christine Perro and Nicole Victorio; dear stepfather of Victoria and James Lord; cherished grandfather of 16; and devoted great-grandfather of 19. Cemetery Details Glen Haven Memorial Park 7215 RItchie Highway Glen Burnie,...

Beverly Langston

Beverly Langston

Jul 22, 2016

Beverly Marie Langston, 76, of Glen Burnie, passed away on July 22, 2016. She was born on August 14, 1939 in Baltimore to the late Samuel and Mildred Finazzo. She enjoyed music, dancing and retail therapy. Beverly is survived by her husband, Clarence Langston, Jr.; her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Donovan Carter; her grandchildren, Gabriella M. and Gage D....

George Miller

George Miller

Jul 22, 2016

George Frederick "Fred" Miller, 94, of Linthicum passed away on July 22, 2016. Fred was born in Baltimore on March 6, 1922. He was a former carpenter for Local #101. He enjoyed spending time on his porch and admiring the trees and his yard which he took care. Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Dolores G....

Larry Faulcon

Larry Faulcon

Jul 22, 2016

On Friday July 22nd, Larry James Faulcon, of Clinton, MD, husband, father, son, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at the Southern MD Hospital Center. He departed this life after a valiant fight against cancer. Mr. Larry James Faulcon was born in Littleton, N.C. on October 10, 1954 to Gundy and Addie Faulcon. He worked at Potts & Callahan...

Mary Boyd

Mary Boyd

Jul 17, 2016

On July 17, 2016, Mrs. Mary Joanne Boyd, passed away at her residence in Linthicum. Mrs. Boyd was born on May 20, 1933 in Baltimore to John and Mary Ann King. She worked as a Circuit Board Assembler at Westinghouse. Mary was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and...