Obituaries

Gordon Cavey Jr

Gordon Cavey Jr

Dec 8, 2014

Gordon Eugene Cavey, Jr., 80, of Millersville passed away on December 8, 2014. Gordon was born in 1934 in Baltimore, MD. He worked as a Postal Carrier for the United States Postal Service. Gordon enjoyed playing horseshoes, cornhole and cards, but most of all enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with friends. He was preceded in death by his 1st...

Martha Marafioti

Martha Marafioti

Dec 7, 2014

Martha Marafioti, a long-time teacher in the Baltimore area, passed away on December 7, 2014. She was a Spanish language teacher for 32 years at The Catholic High School of Baltimore, where she inspired many young women in their language studies. In the mid 1960s, Martha emigrated from her native Cuba, eventually settling in the Baltimore area with her beloved...

Amelia Hobbs

Amelia Hobbs

Dec 6, 2014

Amelia W. Hobbs, 79, of Ferndale, MD, passed away on December 6, 2014. She was born in Baltimore to the late Carmela and William Wigger and was a member of the Edelweiss Club, German Society, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the German Society. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, and sewing. Amelia is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years,...

John Zuger

John Zuger

Dec 4, 2014

John "Coach" Zuger, 84, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on December 4, 2014 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania on March 13, 1930 to the late Jay and Anna Zuger. John attended the University of Indiana, Duquesne University and Carnegie Mellon University. He was an art teacher who began his teaching career in...

Janet Sisk

Janet Sisk

Dec 4, 2014

Janet Loretta Sisk, 81, of Harmans passed away on December 4, 2014 at her home. Janet was born in 1933 in Pennsylvania. She worked as a Substitute Teacher for the Public School System. Janet enjoyed crocheting, going to yard sales, Baltimore Oriole Games, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jack Sisk; two children, Tom...

Charles Wicklein, Sr

Charles Wicklein, Sr

Dec 2, 2014

Charles V. Wicklein, Sr., 92, of Ocean City, Maryland passed away on December 2, 2014. Charles was born on April 26, 1922 in Baltimore. He served in the Army Air Corps. during WWII in the South Pacific. Charles was preceded in death by his former wife, Mildred "Sue" Wicklein; and his siblings, George Wicklein and Catherine Davis. He is survived...

Benito M.D.

Benito M.D.

Dec 1, 2014

Benito Martinez, M.D., a well-respected and dedicated family physician, passed away on December 1, 2014. He was a physician for over 35 years in the Pasadena and Glen Burnie area. Benito was the Chief of Family Medicine at North Arundel Hospital and a Fellow and Diplomat of AAFP. He was the beloved husband of the late Ana Maria Martinez; devoted...

Jane Long

Jane Long

Nov 30, 2014

Jane Pumphrey Long, 85, of Severna Park passed away on November 30, 2014. Jane was born in 1929 in Millersville, MD. She worked as a secretary for Anne Arundel County Public Schools for 23 years. Jane was a member of Glen Burnie United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Long. She is survived by...

Virginia Vollmer

Virginia Vollmer

Nov 29, 2014

Virginia Lee Vollmer "Ginger," 75, of Glen Burnie, passed away on November 29, 2014. Virginia is survived by her devoted husband of 32 years, Raymond C. Vollmer; her loving children, Robert Berg, Michael Berg, Laurie Gunther, and Sherry Jones; her beloved grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, Bobby, Joey, and Dustin; her great-grandchild, London; and her caring sister, Arlene Rice. Interment MD Veterans...

J. Schaefer Jr

J. Schaefer Jr

Nov 29, 2014

J. Neal Schaefer, Jr., 90 of North Linthicum and a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel Co., passed away on November 29, 2014. Neal was born on May 15, 1924 in Baltimore. He served in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He worked for the US Postal Service for over 25 years. Neal was an active member of St. Timothy's Church...

Kathy O'Roark

Kathy O'Roark

Nov 29, 2014

Kathy Way O'Roark, 58, of Severn, formerly of Annapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 29, 2014. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her grandchildren and loved shopping, steamed crabs and Friendly's ice cream. Kathy is survived by her husband, Dale; four children, Shannon Fowler, Cindy O'Roark Lamartina, David O'Roark and Kathy O'Roark Johnson; eight grandchildren, Frank,...

Ernest Tester Sr

Ernest Tester Sr

Nov 29, 2014

Ernest William Tester, Sr., 84, of Odenton, passed away on November 29, 2014. Ernest was born on May 15, 1930 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late Florence and Robert Tester. He was an electrical supervisor for General Motors. Ernest was a member of IBEW and UAW, as well as the MD State Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame, involved with...

Mary Gretsinger

Mary Gretsinger

Nov 25, 2014

Mary Jane Gretsinger, 84, of Pasadena passed away on November 25, 2014. Mary Jane was born in 1930 in Portage, Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker. Mary Jane was a member of the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and bowling. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Nelson G. Gretsinger; two sons, Nelson T. Gretsinger and...

Alice Moritz

Alice Moritz

Nov 24, 2014

Alice Marie Moritz, 87, of Severn and previously of Stewart, MN passed away on November 24, 2014. Alice was born in 1927 in Bird Island, Minnesota. She attended High School at St. Mary's High in South St. Paul, MN. Alice was employed with Telex for 20 years, then the American Legion Post #34 for seven years, and later with Post...

Nancy Pitz

Nancy Pitz

Nov 21, 2014

Nancy Mae Mackbee Pitz passed away at her home on Nov. 21, 2014 surrounded by her family after a two year battle with cancer. She was 65 years old. Nancy Mae McGinley was born in Baltimore, MD on July 17, 1949 to James and Betty McGinley. She was raised on the waterfront in Pasadena, MD and graduated from Northeast High...

Ralph Miller Sr

Ralph Miller Sr

Nov 21, 2014

Ralph Calvin Miller, Sr., beloved husband of Ann Miller for 68 years and father of Patricia Carter (Alan) and Ralph Miller, Jr. (Terri) died on November 21, 2014 at Charlestown Community in Catonsville, Md. He is survived by his wife, 2 children, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ralph was a Baltimore native, who grew up in Hampstead, Maryland. He served...

Walter Taylor

Walter Taylor

Nov 19, 2014

Dave "Daveee" Taylor, 56, a resident of Pasadena for 25 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 19, 2014. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 12, 1958. Dave was a member of the Professional Putters Association and enjoyed family vacations, the beach, spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid golfer. Dave's...

Jake West Sr

Jake West Sr

Nov 19, 2014

Jake Richard West, Jr., 68, of Pasadena passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Jake was born in 1946 in Virginia. He was the General Manager of Martin State Airport for 21 years. Jake was a member of the Elks Lodge in Severna Park. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, NASCAR, and socializing with his friends. He is survived by his wife...

John Iii

John Iii

Nov 16, 2014

John D. Clark, III, 76, a resident of Glen Burnie for 48 years, passed away on November 16, 2014 at the University of Maryland medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 21, 1938 to the late Hilda and John D. Clark, II. He graduated from Southern High School and was a Baltimore City police officer for 33...

Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith

Nov 15, 2014

Bonnie Lee Smith (nee Brathun-Warren), of Gambrills, formerly of Linthicum-Ferndale 69, passed away on November 15, 2014. Bonnie was born on October 8, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Betty Lee Warren. She graduated from Andover High School in 1963 and in her younger years worked for Giant Food and over 20 years for Maryland Management Company as a...