Obituaries
Dorothy Kramer
Apr 15, 2012
On April 15, 2012, DOROTHY L. KRAMER of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of 70 years of Gordon Kramer; devoted mother of Mary Meehan and husband Paul, Betty Lukas and husband Wayne, and Michael Kramer and wife Michelle; loving grandmother of 9, great-grandmother of 11 and great-great grandmother of 1. She was preceded in death by two sons, Gordon and Charles...
Pauline Bottiger
Apr 14, 2012
Pauline Alice Bottiger, 94, a long time resident of Glen Burnie passed away at Mandrin Hospice House on April 14, 2012. She was born in Baltimore, MD on May 16, 1917 to Addie & William Ekas. Pauline was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Linthicum and was a very active volunteer with the church and Meals on Wheels....

Alfred Lipin
Apr 13, 2012
On April 13, 2012 Alfred J. Lipin, 92, a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully at Hanover Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1920 in Pasadena, MD to the late Augusta and John Lipin. Al graduated from Glen Burnie High School and attended University of Baltimore for three years. He served in the United States Army from...
Thomas Torrence Sr
Apr 11, 2012
Thomas Joseph Torrence, Sr., 65, a resident of Linthicum, passed away at his home on April 11, 2012. He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 13, 1946 to the late Agnes & Robert Torrence, Sr. Tom served in the United States Army during Vietnam and received the National Defense Service Medal. He retired in 1995 after 28 years of...
Stephen Charlton
Apr 9, 2012
Stephen Craig Charlton, 52, of Linthicum passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 9, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Stephen was born in 1959 in Maryland. He worked as an electrician for IBEW Local #24. He is survived by his companion of 18 years, Jeannine Croud; three children, Stephanie Charlton-Godwin, Clayton Charlton and Jocelyn Croud; parents, Peggy Snyder and...

Violet Kowalski
Apr 8, 2012
Violet Kowalski, 91, passed away in Jacksonville, FL on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Born in Newstead, NY, she was a longtime resident of Jacksonville. Preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Anthony Kowalski, she is survived by her sons, Matthew Kowalski, Jr. of Baltimore, MD and Michael Kowalski of Elizabeth City, NC; daughters, Patricia Wilkinson of TX, Josephine Myers...
Shirley Johns
Apr 6, 2012
On April 6, 2012, Shirley F. Johns, passed away at her house in Glen Burnie. Mrs. Johns was a graduated from the Glen Burnie High Scholl in 1967. She belong to the Glen Burnie Moose and the Ferndale Club. In her spare time Shirley liked to baby sit, listen to music, and talk on the phone. She is survived by...
William Khadem-Djahaghi
Apr 6, 2012
SEYED WILLIAM MIRZA KHADEM-DJAHAGHI, 27 of Glen Burnie passed away suddenly on April 6, 2012. William was born in Baltimore on October 24, 1984. He worked for Giant Food and took great pride in his job as a baggage clerk. William was an avid reader who enjoyed Star Wars, the Celebrity Apprentice t.v. show, running, teddy bears, video games, Dungeons...
Walter Wisch
Apr 5, 2012
WALTER JULIUS WISCH, 85 of Pasadena, passed away at his home on April 5, 2012. Walter was born in Baltimore on September 9, 1926 and on his 16th birthday enlisted in the United States Navy. During his tour of duty he served on both Naval and Merchant Marine troop and supply ships whose responsibility it was to keep our troops...
Richard Lyons Sr
Apr 4, 2012
On April 4, 2012, Mr. Richard L. Lyons, Sr. passed away at his house in Ocean Pines, MD. Mr. Lyons was born in Cambridge, MD on February 16, 1946. He was a Vietnam combat veteran and received a Paratrooper's Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and a Purple Heart, serving his country. Richard worked as a Union Boilermaker in Baltimore before retiring....
Jelynes Riddle Sr
Apr 3, 2012
Jelynes Riddle, Sr., 73, of Linthicum passed away on April 3, 2012. Jelynes was born in 1938 in North Carolina. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Jelynes worked as an Engineer for Johns Hopkins University. He was a family man who enjoyed history, was a great cook and also loved helping his daughter with daycare. He...
Thomas Scally
Mar 29, 2012
Thomas Gerard Scally, 80, a longtime resident of Linthicum, died on March 29, 2012 at his home. Tom was born on February 12, 1932 in Baltimore. He served in the United States Army for two years. He was employed with Shell Oil Company for over 20 years and retired as a driver salesman. He was a member of Knights of...
Elmer Butler Jr
Mar 29, 2012
Elmer Walter Butler, Jr. "Uncle Fudd", 72, a resident of Severn for 23 years, died on March 29, 2012 at his home. Elmer was born in 1939 in Annapolis. He was a welder who helped build the Ft. McHenry Tunnel. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and spending time with family & friends. He is survived by one son, Dale...

Charles Dunlap
Mar 28, 2012
Charles Brady Dunlap, 69, of Glen Burnie, passed away on March 28, 2012 at Gilchrist Center Howard County in Columbia. Charles was born in 1942 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He served in the US Army for 20 years until retiring, and then went on to work for the Department of Defense for 27 years. His hobbies included hunting and fishing....
Theodore Lear
Mar 28, 2012
On March 28, 2012, THEODORE ALLEN LEAR of Glen Burnie; cherished husband of Gloria L. Lear; beloved father of Jeffrey A. Lear and his wife Lisa, David A. Lear and his wife Barbara, and Michael A. Lear; loving grandfather of Brad, Justin, Jamie, and Alex Lear; dear brother of the late Lorraine Pugaczeski. Cemetery Details MD Veterans Cemetery - Crownsville...
Helen Lessner
Mar 28, 2012
Helen S. Lessner (nee Shaney), 96, of Pasadena, died March 28 at home. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 15, 1915 to the late William and Margaret Shaney. Helen enjoyed bingo, playing cards, eating crabs, slot machines and taking day trips. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lessner and her daughter, Dorothy Smith. Helen is...
Deborah Galvin
Mar 26, 2012
Deborah Michelle Galvin "Debbie", 53, a lifelong resident of Halethorpe passed away on March 26, 2012. Debbie was born in 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked as an Executive Secretary. Debbie loved to work and was known as a very caring person, especially toward her family. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert A. Galvin; two children,...
Amelia Woolard
Mar 26, 2012
Amelia Woolard, 91, of Linthicum, died on March 26, 2012. Most recently, Amelia was a resident of Charlestown but was a resident of Jerlyn Avenue in Linthicum for more than fifty years, where she was known as the "mayor of Jerlyn Avenue." Amelia was an electronics assembler at Westinghouse for more than 39 years and retired from Westinghouse in 1985....
Robert Galvin
Mar 25, 2012
Robert Vernon Galvin, 81, of Millsboro, DE and previously of Arbutus, MD, passed away on March 25, 2012. Robert was born in 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland. He served in both the US Marine Corps and the US National Guard. Robert was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Marine Corps League and was a Comandante for the State of Delaware....
Mrs Elaine Hutchko
Mar 25, 2012
On Sunday, March 25, 2012 Elaine S. Hutchko, 84, of The Villages, Florida, previously of Glen Burnie. Loving wife of the late George Hutchko of 55 years. Devoted mother of Susan "Sue" H. Cramblitt and her husband Mike, Andrea "Andi" H. Sites and her husband Scott, and George M. Hutchko. Fond sister of Roger W. Sheldon and the late K....