Obituaries

Ruth O'Connor

Ruth O'Connor

Feb 10, 2015

On February 10, 2015, Ruth Elizabeth O'Connor of Pasadena, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Elizabeth and William McConnell and went on to become a homemaker for her family. Ruth was a member of the Pasadena Senior Center and enjoyed dancing, listening to music, traveling, watching TV, but most of...

David Thacker

David Thacker

Feb 7, 2015

David Franklin Thacker, 60, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 7, 2015. David was born on September 7, 1954 in Baltimore to the late Troy and Rhoda Thacker. He was a machinist at Kaydon Ring & Seal Corp. He loved his motorcycle, and was a huge Dallas Cowboy's fan and enjoyed bowling. David was an amazing father to his...

Jesse Blanton

Jesse Blanton

Feb 7, 2015

On February 7, 2015, Jesse Blanton, of Brooklyn Park, passed away at the Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson. Mr. Blanton was born on November 8, 1942, in Mill Spring, N.C. to Binam and Florence Blanton. He served our country for over 30 years, as an electrician in the National Guard; during which time he also served four years in the...

Bertha Critzman

Bertha Critzman

Feb 6, 2015

On September 26, 1938 the world was blessed with the birth of Bertha J. Critzman in Baltimore, Maryland where she spent most of her life. On February 06, 2015 heaven received their beautiful angel with open arms, while being surrounded by her loved ones. During her life she was blessed to know what love was. She was never just a...

Evelyn Ferguson

Evelyn Ferguson

Feb 6, 2015

On February 6, 2015, Evelyn Ann Ferguson, of Glen Burnie, passed away at Mandrin Hospice House. She was born in Linn, Missouri on May 15, 1924 to the late Marie Louise and Frank Brandt and went on to raise ten children. Evelyn was a devout Catholic and served at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in many capacities. She belonged to the...

Elizabeth Hall

Elizabeth Hall

Feb 5, 2015

On February 5, 2015, Elizabeth Ann Hall (nee Clark) of Baltimore; devoted wife of the late James E. Hall; beloved mother of Barbara A. Wasilewski and her husband Stanley; dear grandmother of Scott and Anna Wasilewski; cherished great-grandmother of Kaitlyn Wasilewski, Leah and Brea Carter; wonderful aunt to an abundance of loving nieces and nephews; and special friend of Donna...

Eileen Oickle

Eileen Oickle

Feb 4, 2015

On Wednesday February 4, 2015, Mrs. Eileen M. Oickle, of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away at the Marley Neck Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Oickle was born on October 22, 1932 in Worcester, MA, to William and Anna McAtee. She received her doctorate degree in education from the University of Maryland and worked as an Administrator for the State of...

John Hartge, Sr

John Hartge, Sr

Feb 4, 2015

John L. Hartge, Sr., a Baltimore native, passed away peacefully on February 4, a week after celebrating his 92nd birthday. A veteran of World War II, John served in the US Army Air Force, based in Hethel, England. After the war, he married and moved to Linthicum Heights, which became his home for most of his adult life. He was...

Bonnie High

Bonnie High

Feb 1, 2015

Bonnie Lee-Smith High, 66, of Laurel, passed away on February 1, 2015. She was born on April 15, 1948 to the late Marvin and Irene Smith. She graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus and worked in marketing at Verizon, formerly C&P Telephone Company. Bonnie was a member of the Eastern Star, Laurel Chapter and St. Philip's Episcopal Church....

Melvin Leizear Jr

Melvin Leizear Jr

Feb 1, 2015

Melvin Lewis Leizear, Jr., 81, of Severn passed away on February 1, 2015. Melvin was born in 1933 in Takoma Park, Maryland. He served in the US Navy from 1949-1951. Melvin loved anything to do with racing, had a passion for cooking, enjoyed gardening, loved animals, and was known to be very handy and have a kind heart. He was...

Patrick Prendergast

Patrick Prendergast

Feb 1, 2015

On February 1, 2015, Patrick O. Prendergast of Glen Burnie, passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Hanorah and Anthony Prendergast and then served his country proudly in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict. Patrick earned his Bachelors of Science Degree and Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Johns...

Eleanor Derbil

Eleanor Derbil

Feb 1, 2015

On Sunday, February 1, 2015 we lost our dear Eleanor Derbil. Born in 1925 as Eleanor Genevieve Blauciak in Baltimore Maryland, she most recently established residence in Hannawa Falls with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Maresca, her husband G Michael Maresca, MD, grandson, Michael Andrew Maresca and a granddaughter Margaret Maresca. In Baltimore...

Walter Pratt

Walter Pratt

Feb 1, 2015

Walter Anthony "Tony" Pratt, 55 of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 1, 2015. Tony was born on February 18, 1959 in St. Charles, Missouri. Tony worked as a Senior Water Plant Operator for the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works. He was a member of the Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club. Tony enjoyed fishing and hunting and...

Lora Rogers

Lora Rogers

Jan 29, 2015

Lora M. Rogers, 91, of Glen Burnie, passed away at her home on January 29, 2015. She was born in Clintwood, VA on March 3, 1923 to the late Leonard and Ethel Mullins. Lora worked as a mail clerk for the Social Security Administration, retiring after 38 years of service. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, waking her son up for work,...

Ronald Fugitt

Ronald Fugitt

Jan 29, 2015

Ronald Courtney Fugitt, a longtime resident of Severn, MD and recently Russellville, AR, now rests in the hands of God. He left us on January 29, 2015 at the age of 70. Ronald was born in Washington, D.C. on September 17, 1944. He was active in the Boy Scouts and was awarded scouting's highest honora�"Eagle Scouta�"in 1960. He graduated from...

Ruth Dungan

Ruth Dungan

Jan 28, 2015

Ruth Marie Dungan, 80, a resident of Glen Burnie for 59 years, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center on January 28, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born in Bedford, PA on January 3, 1935. Ruth was a receptionist with Singleton Funeral Home for 30 years and a longtime member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed...

Joseph Miller

Joseph Miller

Jan 28, 2015

On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Mr. Joseph W. Miller, passed away at the Glen Burnie Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Miller was born on May 24, 1923 in Baltimore, MD to Charles and Nellie Miller. Joseph worked at the Agrico Chemical Company as a Lead Burner for 35 years. He enjoyed going to Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, spending time with...

Thelma Smoot

Thelma Smoot

Jan 26, 2015

On January 26, 2015, Thelma E. Smoot (nee Kirschbaum), 95, of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of the late John J. Smoot; devoted mother of Cecelia Schultz and husband Robert, Patricia Fennington and husband George, John R. Smoot and wife Judy, Gerald L. Smoot and wife Terri, and the late Charles L. Smoot. She is also a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and...

Paul Rice

Paul Rice

Jan 25, 2015

Paul Davis Rice, 89, of Linthicum, passed away on January 25, 2015. He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 6, 1925 to the late Mabel and Isaac Rice. Paul served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII and went on to own and operate a cross-country delivery truck. He enjoyed tinkering, traveling, flying his airplane, stock car...

Bradley Carter, Sr

Bradley Carter, Sr

Jan 25, 2015

Bradley Lee Carter, Sr., 63, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 25, 2015. He was born in Baltimore, MD on February 8, 1951 to the late Joseph and Vivian Carter. Brad served his country proudly in the United States Navy and graduated from Chesapeake Community College with an Associate's Degree in electronics. He was...