Obituaries

Feb 14, 2016

Douglas G. Bell Sr., 74, a resident of Severn for 52 years, passed away on February 14, 2016. He was born in Baltimore on October 26, 1941 to the late Thomas and Dorothy Bell. He was the owner of Bell Contractors and Consultants, Inc. Doug was a longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America, where he served as Scout...

Feb 12, 2016

On February 12, 2016, Mrs. Doris M. Carter, of Glen Burnie, passed away at the Pasadena Home Care. Mrs. Carter was born on October 26, 1932, in Baltimore, MD, to Lewis and Agnes Craig. She worked as a Homemaker and at Form Services East. Doris was a member of the Ferndale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling and playing the...

Feb 11, 2016

On February 11, 2016, John R. Knight Jr., of Glen Burnie; beloved father of Joseph Knight, Alicia Toloczko and her husband Ronald and David Knight; cherished grandfather of Christian, Noelle, Madeline, Carolynn, Tessia, Raven and Emily; loving great-grandfather of Rylee, Dominic and Ava; dear brother of Irene Williams, Barbara Jean O'Neal, Paul Adams and the late Lorraine Knight. In lieu...

Feb 10, 2016

On February 10, 2016, James Ray Mullins, Sr., 77, passed away at Marley Neck Health and Rehabilitation in Glen Burnie. He was born in Seco, Kentucky, on January 11, 1939, to the late Dorothy and Carl Mullins. James served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and continued to serve our country as a mail-carrier for 28 years for the...

Feb 10, 2016

Marian Retha Klinger, 94, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 10, 2016. Marian was born in 1921 in Sugar Grove, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Edwin Klinger. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Campanile; two grandchildren, Stacey Warner and her husband Mark, and Guy O. Thacker III; great-grandchildren, Dean Warner, Demi Warner and...

Feb 9, 2016

On February 9, 2016, Amanda Edna Blottenberger, 92, passed away at Hospice of the Chesapeake Inpatient Care Unit. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on September 30, 1923, to the late Melvinia and John Tucker. Amanda was a homemaker and mother of seven. She was a resident of the Park View Senior Community and enjoyed traveling, bingo, eating crabs, visiting...

Feb 9, 2016

Teresa Swanson, 83, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 9, 2016 at her residence. Terry was born on October 1, 1932 in County Clare, Ireland to the late Margaret (Quinn) and John Kenny. She attended Dysart School in County Clare, Ireland and lived at numerous military bases throughout the world. Terry worked as a cosmetologist for 12 years at...

Feb 8, 2016

On February 8, 2016, Ms. Jose Marie Ronci, passed away at the Genesis Elder Care in Severna Park. She was born on December 7, 1932, in Dundalk, MD, to Angelo and Victoria Ronci. Josie worked as a Case Worker at the Social Security Administration. She was a member of the ladies sodality at St. Rita's Catholic Church. Ms. Ronci liked...

Feb 8, 2016

Eileen B. Jordan, 95, of Sykesville, passed away on February 8, 2016. Eileen was born on November 4, 1920 in Locust Point, MD. She was married in the Chapel of the Redemption in Locust Point. Eileen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Frank J. Jordan; and her siblings, Richard and Vincent Zepp, Rose Poole and...

Feb 7, 2016

Stewart Kenneth Smith Jr. "Smitty" of Odenton, formerly of Towson, passed away on February 7, 2016 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was born in Cumberland on May 11, 1944 to the late Martha and Stewart K. Smith Sr. Smitty served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was also a POW. He was...

Feb 5, 2016

Robert J. Martin, 81 of Glen Burnie passed away on February 5, 2016. Bob was born on December 12, 1934 in Mount Carmel, PA. He served in both the US Air Force and US Army and 40 years Federal service. Bob was a Eucharistic minister in his church. He was a collector of coins, stamps and National Geographic Magazines. Bob...

Feb 4, 2016

Elaine Reynolds, 70, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Eve Siejack. Elaine is survived by her daughter, Julie Robertson and her husband, Sam, and her son, Jason Reynolds; her grandchildren, Jolene and Max Robertson; her brothers, Larry and Richard Siejack. Visitation

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Feb 3, 2016

On February 3, 2016, Mr. Douglas E. Grove, 58, passed away at his residence in Severn, MD. Mr. Grove was born on February 8, 1957, in Dillsburg, PA, to Dale and Darlene Grove. He received an Associate's Degree in Electronics and Computer Technology from Harrisburg Electronic Institute. Mr. Grove won the N.A.S.A. Spaceflight Awareness Honoree Award in 1997. Doug worked...

Feb 2, 2016

On February 2, 2016, Eleanor "Dolly" Watson, 81, passed away at Union Memorial Hospital. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on June 2, 1934, to the late Eleanor and Charles Buckley. Eleanor was a wonderful mother and she loved animals, bingo, bowling, playing slots, but most of all, spending time with her family and friends. Eleanor was predeceased by her...

Feb 2, 2016

On February 2, 2016, Barbara T. Blackwell (nee Totman), 89, of Severna Park, MD, formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away at her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 2, 1926, to the late Louise and Kenneth Totman. Barbara graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1943 and was a member of the Upper Marlboro Garden Club...

Feb 1, 2016

John Jacob Knaus, Sr., 67, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 1, 2016. John was born on October 28, 1948 in Annapolis, MD. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. John was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors, photography and welding. He also loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded...

Feb 1, 2016

Patricia Louise Garber, 51, a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 1, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Germany on March 19, 1964. She was employed with JBA Chevrolet (Glen Burnie) and was an active member of Church of the Crucifixion. Trish enjoyed family vacations, morning walks, shopping, antiquing, loved to take...

Jan 31, 2016

David W. Elam, 56, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 31, 2016. David was born on January 30, 1960 in West Virginia. He was the C.O.O. at Brightkey for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Carole Elam; his children, David W. Elam, Jr., Donna Elam, Kyle Elam and Justin Elam; his parents, Pat Elam and Phyllis...

Jan 29, 2016

Albert Vincent Hupka Sr. "Tabby", 95, a veteran of World War II who was awarded five bronze stars, and a long standing resident of Glen Burnie, formerly of New York City, passed away on January 29, 2016. He was born in St. Clair, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1920 to the late Mary and Martin Hupka. Albert was an active member...

Jan 29, 2016

On January 29, 2016, Mr. David L. Swafford, 68, of Glen Burnie, passed away at the Hospice of the Chesapeake Inpatient Care Center. Mr. Swafford was born on May 13, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, to Charles Swafford and Leola Hickman. David attended Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Mr. Swafford joined the U.S.M.C. right after high school in 1966...