Obituaries

Esthalee Dodson

Esthalee Dodson

Oct 19, 2015

On October 19, 2015, Esthalee V. Dodson, 90, of Pasadena, Maryland passed away at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. She was born in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in 1925 to the late Rhoda and Clarence Bivens. Esthalee was a homemaker and member of Pasadena United Methodist Church. She was also Past President of the Annapolis Cedarettes. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling, dancing,...

John Carr

John Carr

Oct 19, 2015

John D. Carr, 87, passed away on October, 19, 2015. John was born in Manchester, Ohio in 1928. He served in the US Army, during WWII and the Korean War and received the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired after 20 years of service as a Master Sergeant. John was a member and Past Master of Solomon's Lodge #121; Past Worthy...

Charles Davis

Charles Davis

Oct 18, 2015

On October 18, 2015, Charles Benjamin Davis of Gambrills passed away at University of Maryland Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 6, 1924 to the late Charles Edward and Mary Catherine Davis. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Pruett, Frances Von Kennen, Lucy David, and great grandson Michael...

Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams

Oct 17, 2015

Brenda Marie Williams, a resident of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away on October 17, 2015 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born on May 22, 1962 and grew up in Severna Park, MD. Brenda was a very dedicated worker for BFPE, International. She was known for her beautiful smile, caring personality and positive outlook on life. Brenda married Glover...

Virginia Hann

Virginia Hann

Oct 16, 2015

On October 16, 2015, Virginia B. Hann, of Glen Burnie, passed away at her home. She was born in Durham, North Carolina on June 13, 1926 to the late Daisy and Lenton Braswell. Virginia was an active member of Messiah United Methodist Church and she enjoyed crafting and lunch dates with friends. Virginia was predeceased by her cherished husband of...

Patrick Parsons Sr

Patrick Parsons Sr

Oct 16, 2015

On October 16, 2015, Mr. Patrick Lee Parsons, Sr. of Glen Burnie, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mr. Parsons was born in Beckley, W.V. on March 22, 1932, to Clifford and Faunda Parsons. He honorably served our country in the Army National Guard from 1950 to 1953. Mr. Parsons worked as a truck driver for the Teamsters...

Edward John

Edward John

Oct 15, 2015

Edward John, of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home on October 15, 2015. He was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on January 17, 1928 to the late James and Zoe John. Ed graduated from New Castle High School, National Academy of Broadcasting, Baltimore School of the Bible and Child Evangelism Fellowship Leadership Training Institute. He served with the 88th...

Erna Lyons

Erna Lyons

Oct 15, 2015

Erna P. Lyons (94), of Annville, PA, passed away Thursday, October 15th. Erna was born January 5, 1921 in Karlsruhe, Germany to parents Elsa (Rastetter) Barbon and Anton Barbon. She was predeceased by her husband Edward J. Lyons in 1995. She leaves behind her daughter, Colleen M. Frech and her husband Joseph of Annville, PA, her son Thomas H. Lyons...

Dottie Mayr

Dottie Mayr

Oct 12, 2015

Dottie Marie Mayr (nee Robbins), 87, of Odenton passed away on October 12, 2015. Dottie was born in 1928 in Odenton, Maryland. She enjoyed bowling, collecting dolls and teddy bears, going to church and visiting people. She was preceded in death by her husband Adolph Mayr; two sons, Ronnie Mayr and Roger Mayr; sister, Norma Call; and brother, Buddy Robbins....

Irma Hepburn

Irma Hepburn

Oct 11, 2015

Irma Elizabeth Hepburn, 93, of Glen Burnie passed away on October 11, 2015. Irma was born in 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland. She enjoyed travelling, sketching, and watching television. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Hepburn; and her grandson, Mark A. Hepburn. She is survived by four children, Marilyn Hamilton and her husband James E. Hamilton Sr.,...

Betty Hidey

Betty Hidey

Oct 10, 2015

Betty L. Hidey, 86, of Gambrills passed away on October 10, 2015. Betty was born in 1928 in Maryland. She graduated from Glen Burnie High School, Class of 1945. Betty began working for the B&O Railroad at the young age of 16 and climbed the ladder of the Brotherhood of Railroad and Airline Clerk Union until retiring over 50 years...

Salvatore Fava

Salvatore Fava

Oct 9, 2015

Salvatore Fava, 90, a resident of Linthicum for 43 years, passed on October 9, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II and was the owner of Trinacria in Baltimore for many years. He was preceded in death by...

Everett Pollard Jr

Everett Pollard Jr

Oct 9, 2015

Al Pollard, 70, of Glen Burnie passed away on October 9, 2015. Al was born in 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland. He served in the US Army from 1967-1969, serving two tours in Vietnam. Al later worked for Boilermakers Local 193. He was a member of the Glen Burnie Masonic Lodge #213, Boumi Temple, and the Scottish Rite of Baltimore. Al...

Howard Dillow Jr

Howard Dillow Jr

Oct 7, 2015

Howard M. Dillow, Jr., 88, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 7, 2015. He was born on May 4, 1927 in Baltimore. He retired from the B&O Railroad after 40 years of service. He was a Navy Veteran who served during WWII. Howard was a longtime volunteer and engineman with the S. S. John W. Brown Liberty Ship, of...

Richard Bossler

Richard Bossler

Oct 6, 2015

On October 6, 2015, Richard Leon Bossler of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home. He was born in Hyde Park, Reading, Pennsylvania on July 22, 1936, to the late Pauline and Irwin Bossler. Richard served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force retiring as a Staff Sergeant after twenty years. He then went on to work at the...

Lonnie Schwink

Lonnie Schwink

Oct 6, 2015

Lonnie E. Schwink, 69, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 6, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia on June 29, 1946 to the late Eugene and Jean Schwink. Lonnie served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965-1969 and retired from the Baltimore City Fire Department after 30 years. He enjoyed...

Thomas Dewitt, Sr

Thomas Dewitt, Sr

Oct 5, 2015

Thomas L. DeWitt Sr., 69, passed away on October 5, 2015. Devoted husband to Kathleen R. DeWitt; loving father to Thomas L. DeWitt Jr. (Jessica DeWitt), Kristina Ring (Sammy Wilkerson); cherished grandfather to Christian, Tyler, Kaden, Haleigh, Emily, Destiny, Machi, Malachi, Mason, Raegan and soon to be baby Paisley; Dear brother to Betty, Nancy, Ethel, Martha, Shirley, Charles, George, Mary,...

Willie Scherer

Willie Scherer

Oct 4, 2015

Diane Scherer, 64, of Glen Burnie passed away on October 4, 2015. Diane was born in 1951 in Norfolk, Virginia. She worked as a Book Binder at Optic Graphics, and then later at B.C. Lucas. Diane enjoyed playing the one-armed bandits at the casino, visiting the beach and most of all taking care of and spending time with her grandchildren...

Anita Boulware

Anita Boulware

Oct 2, 2015

Anita A. Boulware, 61 of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 2, 2015. She was born on November 16, 1953. Anita was preceded in death by her father, David E. Boulware. She is survived by her mother, Irma Boulware; and her three brothers, David Boulware and his wife, Suzy of Deer Park, WA; Keith Boulware and his wife, Barbara of...

Edward Raupuk

Edward Raupuk

Sep 27, 2015

Edward Joseph Raupuk, 93, of Glen Burnie passed away on September 27, 2015. Edward was born in 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland. He served in the US Army during World War II in the front line Infantry during the European Campaign. Edward was also a recipient of the Bronze Star. He later worked for the State of Maryland, from which he...