Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John Martin
Nov 15, 2014
John A. Martin, 79, a resident of Glen Burnie for 23 years, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2014 after a long illness. John was born on November 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John P. and Hazel F. Martin. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in August 11, 1952...
James Lynch
Nov 15, 2014
James "Jim" Lynch, 83 of Glen Burnie passed away at his residence on November 15, 2014. Jim was born on May 30, 1931in Bangor, Maine. In 1952 Mr. Lynch enlisted in the U.S. Navy and trained as Communications Technician. He retired from the Navy in 1978 as a CTA1. It was in the Navy that he met his future wife,...
Catherine Murphy
Nov 14, 2014
On November 14, 2014, Catherine Agnes Murphy (nee Mitchell) passed away at her house after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome P. Murphy. Catherine is survived by her children, Jerome S. Murphy and Catherine A. Murphy, her grandchildren; Amber N. Whitacre, Jerome B. Murphy, Adam Steinhauer, and her great grandchildren; Alyssa, Patience, David, Jr.,...
Janet Hein
Nov 14, 2014
On Friday, November 14, 2014, Janet Hein, a longtime resident of Pasadena, passed away at the Genesis Elder Care in Severna Park. Mrs. Hein was born on February 11, 1928 to Alfred and Marie Turner in Philadelphia, PA. She worked as a secretary for the Governor's office and as a receptionist at North Arundel Hospital. Janet loved to help our...




