Obituaries

Jeannette Simmons

Apr 30, 2013

On April 30, 2013, JEANNETTE THERESA SIMMONS, of Baltimore, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital; cherished mother of Andrea Nolan; loving grandmother of Mary Sue McCullough; beloved great-grandmother Andrew Lewis and great-great-grandmother of Cassidy Lewis; dear sister of Andrew J. Frank, II and aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Jeannette was born in Baltimore on November 18, 1935 and...

Susan Sosnowski

Apr 27, 2013

Susan Ann Sosnowski, 62, a resident of Brooklyn Park, passed away on April 27, 2013 at her home after battling pancreatic cancer. Susan was born on November 8, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Alma and Loyd Beavers. She graduated from Severna Park High School in 1969 and went on to work at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in the...

Bonnie Keller

Apr 24, 2013

Bonnie Mae Keller, 89, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on April 24, 2013 in Franklin, VA. She was born on March 25, 1924 to the late Odessa Yandel and Ivy Shafter Crawford. She was a member of both the Maryland and American Rose Society. The miniature rose, named Odessa, was named after Bonnie's mother, Odessa Crawford. Bonnie worked...

Daniel Kirby

Apr 21, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Maryland National Memorial Park 13330 Baltimore Avenue Laurel, MD, 20707

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APR 24. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Singleton Funeral and Cremation Services

1 2nd Avenue, S.W.

Glen Burnie, MD, US, 21061

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Howard Smallwood Sr

Apr 19, 2013

On April 19, 2013 Howard "Snowflake" Smallwood, 68, a resident of Glen Burnie for 55 years, passed away at Gilchrist Hospice. He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 24, 1944 to the late Mildred and Wilson J. Smallwood, Sr. He attended Glen Burnie High School and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He served from 1961-1965...

Gloria Scharf

Apr 16, 2013

Gloria June Scharf, 77, of Glen Burnie passed away on April 16, 2013 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Gloria was born in 1935 in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Catonsville High School. Gloria worked as an Executive Secretary and in Sales for the Hecht-May Company. She was a member of the Ferndale Community Club and the Glen Burnie Moose. Her...

Ronald Polek

Apr 16, 2013

On April 16, 2013 Ronald Polek, 48, a resident of Severn, passed away at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 7, 1964 to Janet and Joseph Polek. He attended St. Philip Neri School and Andover High School, graduating in 1982. He was employed with Khovanian Homes as a project manager for seven years. Ron was a...

Joan Ferris

Apr 15, 2013

Joan Ferris, 79, a long-time resident of Glen Burnie, died peacefully on April 15, 2013 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, after battling cancer. She was born in Maryland on October 22, 1933. Her interest included traveling around the country, spending time in Ocean City, and spending time with her family and friends. She was also an avid Orioles and...

Joseph Miklasz

Apr 14, 2013

Joseph A. Miklasz, 71, of Crownsville passed away on April 14, 2013 at Stella Maris. Joseph was born in 1942 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School, University of Miami, and the University of Baltimore Law School. Joseph was the owner and operator of the Law Offices of Joseph A. Miklasz in Glen Burnie. He was...

Darlene Athey

Apr 14, 2013

Darlene Marie Athey, 61, of Odenton, MD died April 14 at Lorien Health Systems in Elkridge. Daughter of the late Tyras S. "Bunk" and Dorothy N. "Chick" Athey. Raised in Jessup, she attended Arundel Senior High School and Anne Arundel Community College. She retired from the State of MD, Dept. of Agriculture. Darlene was a passionate advocate for the humane...

William Forsyth, Sr

Apr 12, 2013

On April 12, 2013, WILLIAM F. FORSYTH, Sr. passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. William was born on August 4, 1925 in Baltimore, MD to the late Emma and William H. Forsyth. He served his country proudly as Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. William served with the 146th Army...

Jack Aftung

Apr 11, 2013

On April 11, 2013 Jack Aftung, a resident of Severn for 33 years, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was born in Odenton, MD on February 20, 1932 to the late John and Myrtle Aftung. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He retired as Chief after 32 years of service with...

Linda Lechowicz

Apr 11, 2013

On April 11, 2013 Linda K. Lechowicz, 63, a resident of Windsor Mill for 26 years, passed away at Northwest Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Baltimore, MD on August 28, 1949 to Mary Ellen and the late Albert Lechowicz. She graduated from Severna Park High School in 1967. Linda was employed with NSA for 44 years...

Bill Gorton

Apr 10, 2013

Alonzo "Bill" Gorton, 88, a resident of Columbia, passed away on April 10, 2013. Bill was born on May 24, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late Bertha and Alonzo Gorton. He was the founder of U-Neek Display (Expo) and was a member of Severna Park United Methodist Church & Choir, the Moose Lodge and the International Ventriloquist Association. Bill...

Mahartney Strickland, Jr

Apr 9, 2013

On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Mahartney Franklin Strickland, Jr. of Reisterstown, passed away. Mahartney earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business & Finance from the University of New Mexico and went on to become a real estate appraiser. He enjoyed music, drama, traveling, cooking, reading, and he was an active member of St. John's Epsicopal Church in Glyndon. He was preceded...

Martha Howard

Apr 9, 2013

Martha Laura Howard, 69, went home to be with her Lord while surrounded by her closest family on April 9, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with pneumonia. She is survived by her children, Mr. & Mrs. Randall Cantwell Howard Jr., Mr. Raymond Howard, and Mrs. Regina and Stephen Nafe; brother, Benjamin Powers Jr. and his wife Linda; sister,...

Donald Reeder

Apr 9, 2013

On April 9, 2013, DONALD KEITH REEDER, of Glen Burnie; devoted husband of 29 years to Catherine H. Reeder; loving father of Mark S. Reeder and Dawn Reeder; cherished grandfather of Gavin Reeder and Chad Reeder; Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Amos Reeder, and his brother, Harold Reeder. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in...

Mary Gaither

Apr 9, 2013

Mary Ellen Gaither, 76, a resident of Severn, passed away on April 9, 2013 at her home. Mary was born on September 27, 1936 in Clarendon County, South Carolina and she was an account administrator for the Marriott Corporation. She enjoyed bowling, playing softball, traveling the worlds and volunteering at Our Daily Bread to feed the homeless. Mary was a...

Joseph Piquett

Apr 7, 2013

Joseph R. Piquett, of Hanover passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center on April 7, 2013. Joseph was born on May 20, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to Francis and Mary Piquett. Mr. Piquett is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sue Piquett; his children; William Zollars, Joseph Piquett, Jr. and his wife Doreen, Doreen Coates and her...

Lola Taylor

Apr 7, 2013

LOLA VIRGINIA TAYLOR, 93 of Severn passed away on April 7, 2013. Lola was born on November 11, 1919 in Birdsville, Maryland. She graduated from Arundel High School. Lola retired after 51 years of service from Northrop Grumman. She enjoyed bowling, yard work and gardening and working as tool crib attendant. She will be remembered by her red hair and...