Obituaries

Catherine Lewis

Catherine Lewis

Jan 15, 2015

Catherine Myrtle Lewis, 86, of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 15, 2015. She was born in Benedict, MD on August 27, 1928, to the late Roy and Julia McDonald. Catherine was employed with Montgomery Wards and retired after 40 years of service. She was a member of the Glen Burnie Lions Club and enjoyed playing BINGO, slot machines and...

Linda Biddinger

Linda Biddinger

Jan 13, 2015

Linda Biddinger, 68, a resident of Glen Burnie for 47 years, passed away on January 13, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, MD on August 5, 1946 to the late Hershel and Dolores Beeson. Linda started her career as a realtor and later on, an appraiser, forming her company, Biddinger Appraisals. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, camping and reading. In addition...

Ida Harriss

Ida Harriss

Jan 13, 2015

Ida C. Harriss, 85, of Hanover passed away on January 13, 2015. Ida was born in 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Harriss, Jr.; and her son, Kevin Harriss. She is survived by two children, George Harriss, III and his wife Terry, and Bonnie Alamo and her husband John;...

Lewis Ripley

Lewis Ripley

Jan 13, 2015

Lewis Paul Ripley, 78, a lifelong resident of Crownsville, MD, died after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease on January 13, 2015. He was born in Annapolis on December 15, 1936 to Ruth Owens Ripley and Paul Wilson Ripley, both deceased. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly Volny Ripley; three children, Kim Ripley Hartt of Discanso,...

Dorothy Mellor

Dorothy Mellor

Jan 12, 2015

On January 12, 2015, Dorothy E. Mellor, of Linthicum Heights, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Ms. Mellor was the loving daughter of the late James A. and the late Ethel L. Mellor, and the dear sister of the late Doris L. Mellor. The family request memorial contributions to be made to Linthicum Heights U.M.C., 200 School Lane,...

William Jones

William Jones

Jan 11, 2015

William Elton Jones, 81, of Linthicum, passed away on January 11, 2015. He was born in Stockton, Maryland, on December 8, 1933 to the late Elton and Montrue Jones. William served his country in the Army National Guard, and then went on to serve the State of Maryland as a Sergeant in the State Police for over 30 years. He...

Pamela Neice

Pamela Neice

Jan 11, 2015

Pamela Jean Neice, 66, of Baltimore, passed away on January 11, 2015. She was born in Frostburg, Maryland, on January 8, 1949 to Shirley and the late John Quinn. Pamela was a devoted Security Guard for over 20 years at Harbor Hospital. Pamela is survived by her cherished mother, Shirley M. Quinn; her loving daughter, Shirley M. Clapp and her...

Gloria Wheeler

Gloria Wheeler

Jan 10, 2015

Gloria Viola Wheeler, 84, of Ferndale, passed away peacefully at Heart Homes Piney Orchard on January 10, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 23, 1930 to the late Edward & Viola Eckart. In her younger years, she was employed with the Credit Bureau, C&P Telephone Company, 1st National Bank, Maryland Yacht Club and Barlinski's Chiropractor. She enjoyed...

Eleanor Leinheiser

Eleanor Leinheiser

Jan 10, 2015

Eleanor M. Leinheiser, 91, of Severna Park, passed away on January 10, 2015. She was born on October 5, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Arthur and Eleanor Wilson. Eleanor was preceded in death by her siblings, David Wilson and Carolyn Creel. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Richard P. Leinheiser; her children, Karen A....

Joan Hoffmann

Joan Hoffmann

Jan 10, 2015

Joan Ruth Hoffmann, 82, of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 10, 2015. Joan was born on December 27, 1932 in New Jersey. She was a very strong woman, who enjoyed working at North Arundel Hospital for over 25 years, serving as a surgical nurse in the Operating Room or managing the Outpatient Surgical Department. Joan enjoyed crocheting, sewing, reading,...

Oma Bowman

Oma Bowman

Jan 8, 2015

On Thursday January 8, 2015, Mrs. Oma Lee Bowman of Brooklyn Park, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mrs. Bowman was born on June 18, 1949 to Albert and Dorothy Mitchem, in West Virginia. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Wayne Bowman. Oma is also survived by her two sons, Kent Bowman, Jr. and his...

James Iii

James Iii

Jan 5, 2015

James "Jim" M. Gillis, III, 41, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 5, 2015. Jim was born on April 24, 1973 in Baltimore. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School, served in the Navy and excelled at anything he put his hand to. He was a natural born landscape artist with a deep love and respect for our earth....

Ruth Davis

Ruth Davis

Jan 5, 2015

On Monday, January 5, 2015, Mrs. Ruth C. Davis, a longtime resident of Linthicum, passed away at the Crofton Convalescent Center. Mrs. Davis was born on October 7, 1924, in Covington, VA. Ruth and her late husband were very active in the "Noteables" singing group. She enjoyed scheduling trips for A.A.R.P. and sewing. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by...

Geraldine Socorro

Geraldine Socorro

Jan 5, 2015

Geraldine "Gerry" Socorro, a resident of Glen Burnie for 50 years, passed away on January 5, 2015. She was born in Fall River, MA on June 13, 1942. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, boating and camping. Gerry is survived by her husband, Jose` "Joe" Socorro; two daughters, Geraldine "Geri" Ghrist & husband Michael, AnneMarie Gennett...

Charles Owings

Charles Owings

Jan 4, 2015

On January 4, 2015, Charles Francis Michael Owings, of Linthicum passed away at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Helen and Charles Owings and then served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Charles retired after 40 years of service as a master electrician at Anchor Hocking Corporation. He was a member...

Jim Alderman

Jim Alderman

Jan 3, 2015

Jim Alderman, 62, a resident of Millersville for 20 years, passed away on January 3, 2015 after a brief illness with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1952 in Maryland. Jim graduated from Brooklyn Park High School and served in the United States Navy on the USS Little Rock. He recently retired from Chesapeake Computing Center after many years...

Mary Surgeon

Mary Surgeon

Jan 3, 2015

Mary Louise Surgeon, 90, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 3, 2015. Mary Lou was born in 1924 in Denver, Colorado. She worked as a Secretary at Glen Burnie High School for 17 years. Mary Lou was a former member of Holy Trinity Parrish. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by...

John Overstreet Jr

John Overstreet Jr

Jan 2, 2015

John passed away at his home on January 2, 2015. Born on October 5, 1926, in Illinois, he lived in Severn for 34 years and most recently in Glen Burnie. John retired from the United States Coast Guard and the Postal Service after many years of service. He was active in the community in the 4-H Club for 30 years...

Esther Digiacinto

Esther Digiacinto

Jan 2, 2015

Esther Jane DiGiacinto, 85, of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 2, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 23, 1929, and was the last living child of the late Phoebe and David Martin. Esther is survived by her loving daughters, Gina M. Homer and her husband Kenneth, and Lisa DiGiacinto; her beloved grandchildren, Dietrich Homer, Kaitlin DiGiacinto,...

Nicholas Kuba, Sr

Nicholas Kuba, Sr

Jan 1, 2015

Nicholas Lloyd Kuba, Sr., 81, of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 1, 2015, in his home. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 14, 1933, to the late Marie and Andrew Kuba. He served his country proudly as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and went on to work as a quality control specialist...