Obituaries
Joan Naomi Lessner
Apr 9, 2024
Joan Naomi Lessner “Nana” (nee Langville), age 82, of Glen Burnie, MD passed away on April 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Bob Lessner; her daughter, Debbie (Mark) Rauser; her son, Dean (Brenda) Lessner; her sister, Linda Langville; her brother, Emmett Langville; her grandchildren, Kyle Rauser (Shannon), Brittni Elburn (Sam), and...
Edward Joseph Wefelmeyer, Sr.
Apr 9, 2024
Edward Joseph Wefelmeyer Sr., 72 of Preston, MD, passed away on April 9, 2024 at the University of Maryland Shore Medical center at Easton, MD after a battle with heart disease. Ed was born on October 18, 1951 at the Annapolis Hospital to the late Herman Sr. “Joe” and Mary Wefelmeyer.
Ed grew up in Severn, MD on Quarterfield Road in...
Saundra Rae Hadaway
Apr 8, 2024
Saundra Rae Hadaway (nee Miller) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Linthicum, Maryland at the age of 80 after a long battle with dementia. Saundra was the third daughter born to the late Walter and Blanche Miller on August 26, 1943.
In 1961, Saundra graduated from Southern High School in Baltimore City and focused her career in Human...
Patricia S. Beall
Apr 8, 2024
On the early morning of April 8, 2024, and after a brief illness, the Lord received Patricia Sharron Beall into the Kingdom with the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Pat’s life can truly be summed up with that one word: “servant.” She lived to be faithful to her calling and our Savior Jesus Christ, and to serve her...
Mary Elizabeth Norton Laster
Apr 7, 2024
On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Mary Elizabeth Norton Laster of Pasadena, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of John E. Laster, loving mother of Larry A. Norton, Sr. and his wife Cheryl and the late John S. Norton, Jr. Grandmother of Larry A. Norton and Michael A. Norton and his wife Jamie. She is also...
Solen "Jack" Dewitt Brewer, Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Solen “Jack” Dewitt Brewer, Jr. of Westover, MD, formerly of Glen Brnie, MD passed away suddenly. Beloved husband of the late Maryland Virginia Brewer. Loving father of Michail D. Brewer and his wife Valerie, Dale R. Fields and his wife Cindy, Todd R. Fields, Leslie “Skip” A. Fields and his wife...
Joan Marie Leidig
Apr 5, 2024
Joan Marie Leidig, 78, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She was born on January 25, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Wallace and Margaret Overton.Joan lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. She had a passion for crafting and a deep devotion to...
Virginia L. Ries
Apr 5, 2024
Virginia Lee Ries, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on April 5,2024, leaving a legacy of hard work and dedication. Virginia was born on October 8, 1935 to the late Thomas W. & Ceina G. McGoldrick. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ries in 1990. She dedicated much of her life to her career at The...
Judith "Judy" Mary Donnelly
Apr 5, 2024
On Friday, April 5, 2024, Judith “Judy” Mary Donnelly of Linthicum, MD, formerly of McKeesport, PA passed away peacefully. She is survived by her sons Michael (Jamie) Landis and Patrick Landis, and her grandchildren Sean and Emaleigh. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; Eileen A. and James M. Donnelly, Sr., and her brother James M. Donnelly,...
James Robert McKnight
Mar 31, 2024
COL (R) James R. McKnight was born in Freemansberg, Pennsylvania. He went to Lehigh University and studied Engineering. He entered the Army as an Officer, traveling to France, and once back in The States, to Illinois to earn his Master’s Degree at The University of Illinois where he met his future wife, Sylvia. They married in 1959, and...
Earl E. Cross
Mar 26, 2024
Earl Eugene Cross, 93 of Ferndale, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Earl was born on September 2, 1930 in Baltimore to the late Earl and Minnie Cross. He worked as truck driver for Anchor Motor Freight in Baltimore for 43 years. His dedication to providing for his family and his commitment...
William Michael Garrity
Mar 24, 2024
William Michael Garrity, known to his loved ones as "Mike," passed away in Glen Burnie, Maryland, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and intelligence. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 16th, 1933, Mike's life was a tapestry woven with compassion and wisdom.During his career as an accountant, Mike showcased not only his proficiency with numbers but also his ability...
Jerry "The Claw" Duane Wise
Mar 21, 2024
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, Jerry Duane Wise of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully at his home. Jerry was also known as “The Claw”. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, his “Dutchess” Jean, his 2 daughters; Michele Wise Pezzuti and Kim Krasauskis (Dave), 5 grandchildren, Nicholas Pezzuti (Sophia) of...
Chong Cha Matulonis
Mar 20, 2024
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Chong Cha Matulonis of Brooklyn Park, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of Joseph F. Matulonis, loving mother of Kimberly Reffitt and her husband Alan and Lee R. Wier. Devoted grandmother of Erik L. and Nia E. Reffitt. Sister of Chong H. Blottenberger and her husband John. She is also...
Georgia Lenore Kelly
Mar 20, 2024
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Georgia Lenore Kelly of Severn, MD passed away peacefully. The beloved daughter of Stephanie M. and Ian P. Kelly. Sister of Lillian Smith and Rosalie Kelly. Granddaughter of Jennifer and Rich Fisher and Inge and Kevin Kelly. Great-granddaughter of Annie and Rick Norris, Rita Oesterwinter and James Kelly....
Dianne Pearl Spirko
Mar 20, 2024
Dianne Pearl Spirko, a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend, passed away on March 20th in Crownsville, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 24th, 1955, to the late Pearl and William Peterson. Dianne led a remarkable life filled with love, joy, and compassion. Dianne began her career as a paralegal but found her true calling as...
Roy L. Sparkman
Mar 18, 2024
Roy Lamont Sparkman, 77 of Glen Burnie passed away on March 18, 2024. Roy was born on January 18, 1947 in Baltimore to the late Curtis and Marguerite Sparkman. Along with his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Sparkman; his brothers, Warren Sparkman, Dean Sparkman and Alan Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer...
Ramon Reyes Dominguez
Mar 17, 2024
On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Ramon Reyes Dominguez passed away suddenly at his home in Glen Burnie, MD. Husband of Nancy Dominguez and loving father of Ryan R. Dominguez. Brother of Agnes D. Nepomuceno, Josephine D. Uy, Mary Anne D. Dominguez, Divina D. Garcia, Dennis, Reynaldo, Christopher and Rommel Dominguez. Ramon was also...
Carolyn Jean Willis
Mar 16, 2024
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Carolyn Jean Willis of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully. Devoted wife of the late William T. Willis, Sr. Loving Mom of Lisa J. Vogel and her husband Jay and Grandmother of Corie Willis, Billie Jo Willis, Jennifer Merson, Hannah Vogel and Jayson Vogel. Great-Grandmother...
James William Dunlop
Mar 16, 2024
James William Dunlop, a dedicated steelworker for Bethlehem Sparrows Point for 40 years, has sadly passed away at the age 89. Born in Buffalo, New York, on October 7, 1934, James was a man of great integrity and warmth, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. After his serving in the Navy from 1951...