Obituaries
Elsie Ringgold
Feb 13, 2012
Elsie M. Ringgold, 83 of Severna Park, formerly of Severn, passed away on February 13, 2012 at the Tate Hospice House. Elsie was born on July 7, 1928 in Brooklyn, MD. She enjoyed rug making, knitting and traveling. Elsie was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothea Clutter, Harold Remmey, Betty Ritter, Robert Remmey and Paticia Carter. She is survived...
Eva Collins
Feb 12, 2012
Eva M. Collins, 91, of Glen Burnie, died on February 12, 2012 at Fairfield Nursing Center. Eva was born on September 10, 1920 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Homer and Dora Willis. She enjoyed bowling, Bluegrass music, dancing and spending time with her family. Eva is survived by her children, Estelle Hicks of Lynchburg, VA., Ella Lerp, Eva Johns,...
Catherine Smothers
Feb 11, 2012
Catherine Elizabeth Smothers "Phenie", beloved daughter of the late Isabelle Brooks and Milton Madison Smith; was born on March 11, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland. She left this life for eternal life on February 11, 2012. On September 13, 1958, Catherine married Melvin Quinton Smothers, Sr. and from this union came four children: Sabrina, Melvin Jr., Jacqueline and Howard, who preceded...
Isabella Dotson
Feb 9, 2012
Isabella "Pat" Dotson, 76, of Millersville, died on February 9, 2012. Pat was born in 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Dotson; three children, Michael Dotson, Deborah Fogle and husband Stephen, and Brian Dotson and wife Jackie; two grandchildren, Stacey Rankin and husband David and Jamie Cinotti and...
Walter Moyer
Feb 9, 2012
Walter M. Moyer, 83, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 9, 2012 at his home. Walter was born in 1928 in Williamsport, PA. He served in the US Army as a Master Sergeant for 8 years. Walter worked as an MTA Bus Driver for 34 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. His...
James Reeves, Jr
Feb 8, 2012
James B. Reeves, Jr., 89, a 50 year resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 8, 2012. He was born in Athens, GA, on November 13, 1922 to the late Eula & James Reeves, Sr. Jim served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Machinist's Mate 1st Class. He was a longtime machinist in the...
Linda Danel
Feb 7, 2012
Linda Sue Danel, 51, beloved wife of William A. Danel, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at her home in Severn after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Pickeral; and sister, Joy Elaine "Missy" Pickeral. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Thelma Pickeral of Whitefish,...
Walter Lowery
Feb 6, 2012
Walter Clay Lowery, 84 of Ellicott City passed away at his home on February 6, 2012. He was born on November 15, 1927 in Maryland. Mr. Lowery served during WWII in the US Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and skeet shooting. Clay is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Anna M....
Ida Matthews
Feb 3, 2012
On February 3, 2012 Ida Matthews, a lifelong resident of Hanover, Maryland passed away at Glen Burnie Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 25, 1927 to the late George Dewey and Agnes Matthews. She retired from Red Roof Inn after many years of service. She loved working and watching her favorite shows. In addition to her parents,...

John Malinski
Feb 2, 2012
John Malinski son of the late Stella and John Malinski Sr. was born on Dec. 17, 1937 in Baltimore City, Maryland. John suddenly passed away on February 2, 2012. John worked for many years at the Providence Center Baldwin Ind. location, until he was unable to do so anymore. He took great pride in giving everyone the weather for the...
Lewis Long Jr
Jan 28, 2012
On January 28, 2012, Mr. Lewis George Long, Jr., 75, of Glen Burnie, MD; passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mr. Long was born on October 3, 1936 in Baltimore, MD. He served his country in the US Army for 22 years, rising to the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Medal,...
Maria Herold
Jan 28, 2012
On January 28, 2012, Mrs. Maria W. Herold passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mrs. Herold was born in Nuremburg, Germany on June 7, 1924. She managed G.C. Murphy's in the Glen Burnie Mall, and also Deli City, Whistle Stop, and Wilken's Sub Shop. Maria was a member of the Edelweiss Club and the AARP. In her spare...
Sandra Elburn
Jan 28, 2012
Sandra Jean Elburn, 65, of Brooklyn Park died at her home on January 28, 2012. Sandra was born in 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was an Office Manager at an Office Moving Company. Her hobbies included doing crossword puzzles, sewing, cooking, and attending church. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 47...
Marguerite Brooks
Jan 27, 2012
Marguerite F. Brooks, 93 of Linthicum, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center on January 27, 2012. She was born in Elkton, MD on June 11, 1918. She worked at the original Maryland Yacht Club and for ARA Vending Service. Mrs. Brooks enjoyed taking care of people and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in...
John Rosskopf Jr
Jan 26, 2012
John Rosskopf, age 97, currently residing in Glen Burnie and former 57-year resident of Brooklyn Park, died January 26, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center following complications from pneumonia. Born in Baltimore, Mr. Rosskopf attended Forest Park High School. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945, and during his service received the Bronze Medal. He had...
Albrosia Thompson
Jan 25, 2012
On January 25, 2012, ALBROSIA M. THOMPSON of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of the late Javan V. Thompson; loving mother of Barbara Carter Jones, William Carter III and his wife Ernestine; cherished grandmother of Esha Carter; devoted great-grandmother of Marcell Carter; and dear sister of Sarah Johnson. She is also survived by a host of relatives and friends. She was...

Jimmy Jackson Sr
Jan 24, 2012
Jimmy "Brother" Jackson, 55, of Glen Burnie died on January 24, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Jimmy was born in 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Severna Park High School. Jimmy worked as an Asphalt Dump Truck Driver for Reliable Contracting. He was a member of the Lost in the 50's Car Club. His hobbies included showing off his...
Anna Zybell
Jan 24, 2012
Anna May Hudson Zybell (nee Ridgely), 84 of Brooklyn Park, passed away at the Tate Hospice House on January 24, 2012. Anna was born in Carroll County, MD on May 26, 1927 to the late Owen and India Ridgely. She retired from the Glen Burnie Elks and also was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary #276. Anna enjoyed...
Mike Alberts
Jan 21, 2012
On January 21, 2012 Mike Alberts, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in Republic, PA on July 15, 1941. He is survived by his loving wife, Nickie; three children, Joseph Jones, Stephen Jones and Michael Alberts; parents, Catherine and John Hundermark; seven grandchildren, Brandon Jones, Tyler Jones,...

John Ratlief
Jan 17, 2012
John B. Ratlief, 75, of Davis, WV and previously of Severn, MD died on January 17, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. John was born in 1936 in Fort Seybert, WV. He served in the US Army from 1964-1966. John worked as a Manager of the Auto Center at Sears. He enjoyed reading, skiing, hiking, and spending time with his...