Obituaries
Eleanor Watson
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...
Barbara Blackwell
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...
John Knaus Sr
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...
Patricia Garber
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...
David Elam
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...
Albert Hupka Sr
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...
David Swafford
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...
Avery White, Jr
Jan 29, 2016
Avery Henry White, Jr., 82, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 29, 2016. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Baltimore to the late Avery, Sr. and Louise White. He served in the US Army Airborne for seven years during the Korean War. Mr. White enjoyed antique cars, NASCAR, pets and he loved his job as a truck...
Marjorie Smith
Jan 29, 2016
On January 29, 2016, Marjorie Ellen Smith, 92, passed away at Harbor Hospital. She was born in Minerva, Ohio, on July 19, 1923, to the late Gladys and Thomas Dennis. Marjorie was a member of Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church, The Ferndale Gardening Club, and The GFWC Woman's Club of Linthicum Heights. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and interior designing. Marjorie...
Betty Pumphrey
Jan 28, 2016
Betty Mae Pumhprey, 65, a resident of Glen Burnie and formerly of Annapolis, passed away on January 28, 2016 at University of Maryland Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore on May 21, 1950 to the late Ilse and Linton B. Pumphrey. She retired from Anne Arundel County Public Works after 32 years of service. Betty was a longtime member...
Margaret Prendergast
Jan 27, 2016
On January 27, 2016, Margaret Mary Prendergast, 84, passed away at Morningside Assisted Living in Parkville. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on December 22, 1931, to the late Helen and John Clarke. Margaret graduated from The Catholic High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She went on to become a nurse at Mercy Hospital and the evening and...
James Holthaus
Jan 26, 2016
On January 26, 2016, James McCall Holthaus, 79, passed away at his home in Glen Burnie. Mr. Holthaus was born in Baltimore, MD on December 29, 1936, to Emmett and Mary Holthaus. Mr. Holthaus was a graduate of Southern High School. He honorably served our country in the US Army from 1959 - 1961. James continued to serve by joining...
James Swierczewski
Jan 26, 2016
On January 26, 2016, James Patrick Swierczewski, 35, passed away at his home in Severn. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, on May 20, 1980, to Sheila and the late Michael Swierczewski. James earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from UMBC and went on to work as a Multimedia Designer at N.S.A. He designed the new exhibit at the Cryptologic...
Gilbert Cavey, Sr
Jan 25, 2016
Gilbert N. Cavey, Sr., 72, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 25, 2016. He was born on May 25, 1943 in Baltimore to the late Gilbert N. and Marian C. Cavey. He served in the US Marine Corps. as a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War. Mr. Cavey was a member of the Marine Corps League and the American...
Diana Brewster-Litz
Jan 23, 2016
On January 23, 2016, Diana L. Brewster-Litz, 61, of Severn, passed away at University of Maryland. She was born in Baltimore on February 24, 1954 to the late Dorothy and Robert Stratton Sr. Diana enjoyed traveling, cruising and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joshua...
Margaret Benges
Jan 22, 2016
On January 22, 2016, Margaret Louise Benges "Mo", 85, passed away in her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 3, 1930, to the late Anna and George Horn. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion. She enjoyed BINGO, playing cards, and playing the lottery. Margaret was predeceased by her devoted husband of over...
Jane Jenkins
Jan 22, 2016
Jane W. Jenkins, 88, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2016, at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on April 23, 1927, to the late Virginia and Willis Weaver. After Mr. Weaver's passing, Jane was raised by her late step-father, Max Ezell. Jane's brother's, William Tribby, Willis Weaver and Donald Ezell...
Francis Welsh Jr
Jan 21, 2016
On January 21, 2016, Francis V. Welsh, Jr., 71, passed away at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. He was born in Baltimore on February 19, 1944 to the late Margaret and Francis V. Welsh, Sr. He served in the United States Navy and retired from General Motors as supervisor in the parts division. Francis was a member of the Masonic...
Robert Haislip Sr
Jan 21, 2016
Robert "Bob" P. Haislip, Sr., passed away suddenly on January 21, 2016. Bob was born on October 15, 1954 in Glen Burnie to the late James and Rosemary Haislip. He enjoyed his guitar and playing Tank Battle on his computer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Haislip and Rosemary A. Haislip; and his sister, Barbara Kennedy....
Geoffrey Ford
Jan 20, 2016
FORD - Geoffrey Brian Ford, 32, was born on April 3, 1983 in Winter Park, FL. He went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2016 in Middleburg, FL. Interested in cars from a young age, Geoff made his career for the past 14 years as an ASE Certified Mechanic, a Toyota Master Mechanic, and in March he...
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