Obituaries

William Kenneth Hollingsworth

William Kenneth Hollingsworth

Nov 10, 2023

 

On Friday, November 10, 2023, William Kenneth Hollingworth (also known as Ken or Holly), passed away peacefully following complications from surgery.  He was born November 18, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan.  He spent his childhood in Indiana and most of his adult life in Severna Park, Maryland. 

 

A retired Westinghouse electrical engineer and senior design engineer, Ken was an...

Cordelah Agnes Swanson

Cordelah Agnes Swanson

Nov 8, 2023

 

        Cordelah A. Swanson, 100, passed away on November 8, 2023. Cordelah was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Hopkins. She was born June 3, 1923 in Linthicum, Maryland. She resided at Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville for the past 19 years. Cordelah was a lifetime member of the Linthicum Woman’s Club and Linthicum...

George Rooney Vaughan

George Rooney Vaughan

Nov 6, 2023

 

     George Rooney Vaughan, father of seven children and accomplished design engineer, died peacefully on November 6, at Charlestown Senior Living in the company of his loving family. He was 95.

     The third of four children of James and Catherine Vaughan, George was raised on a farm in Lafayette, Indiana. His grandfather had immigrated from Ireland to...

Dolores M. Groves

Dolores M. Groves

Nov 5, 2023

Dolores Marie Groves, 97 passed away on November 5, 2023 in Palm Coast, Florida. Dolores was born on September 20, 1926 in Ferndale, Maryland to the late Albert and Marie Hartman.

Sharon Raye Crum

Sharon Raye Crum

Nov 4, 2023

 

           On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Sharon Raye Crum of Glen Burnie, MD passed away at home suddenly. Beloved wife of 42 years to Daniel T. Crum, Sr., loving mother of Jimmy Hedgecoth and his wife Gracy, Daniel T. Crum, Jr. and his wife Heather, Megan N. Engers and Steven M. Crum. Devoted Nana of...

Angela Marie Hurst

Angela Marie Hurst

Oct 29, 2023

Nanny, Mom, Aunt Dee, Ms. Dee, the Slade Lunch Lady, the Cake Lady, the Snowball Lady, Little Sister of Minerva, and most importantly Mrs. Harold Arthur Hurst, our mom happily answered to all of these names.  Angela was adored by her devoted husband, Harold.  This steadfast couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on September 20, 2023, and they have been...

Donald Kevin Litteau

Donald Kevin Litteau

Oct 29, 2023

 

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Donald “Don” Kevin Litteau of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully after a four month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the beloved husband of Dr. Susanne M. Schick Litteau; loving father of Catherine Margaret Elisabeth Litteau; brother of Elizabeth Litteau Dunn, and devoted son of Paul and Donna Litteau; son-in-law of Dr. Edgar and...

Gloria "Glo" Wancowicz McNally

Gloria "Glo" Wancowicz McNally

Oct 28, 2023

 

        On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Gloria “Glo” Marie Wancowicz McNally, of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late John L. McNally, Jr., loving mother of Leigh R. McNally, Lynn M. McNally and the late Gary J. McNally. Sister of Robert “Bob” Wancowicz and the late Loretta...

William E. Siebert, Jr.

William E. Siebert, Jr.

Oct 28, 2023

William Edward Siebert, Jr., 64 of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 28, 2023. Will was born on August 10, 1959 in Baltimore to the late William and Shirley Siebert. He is survived by his wife, Lisa A. Siebert; his children, Ashley Koethe (Alex) and William Siebert, III (Kristen); and his sisters, Tammy Schisler (Mark), Lisa Dodson (Greg), Laura Beverly...

Janet Fay Gender

Janet Fay Gender

Oct 27, 2023

Janet Fay Gender, 87, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 27, 2023. Janet was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Hazle and Paul Marshall. After graduating High School she worked in the office at Woodlawn Dairy.  She earned her certification from Wilkes-Barre Business School. She later married in 1959 and moved to Maryland with her husband. When her...

Hector A. Zayas

Hector A. Zayas

Oct 27, 2023

 

Hector A. Zayas, 83 of Millsboro, Delaware and Cape Canaveral, Florida and formerly of Glen Burnie passed away on October 27, 2023 in Delaware. Hector was born on February 7, 1940 in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Modesto and Adela Zayas. He retired from NASA as an engineer and a Flight Operations Manager. He enjoyed playing golf, string...

David Marshall Simmons

David Marshall Simmons

Oct 27, 2023

 

David Marshall Simmons, aged 65, passed away on October 27, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of devotion and love as a son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandi; dear father, Walter Simmons; devoted sons, Daniel and Cody Simmons; loving stepson, William Casanova; loving daughters-in-law, Kayla Simmons and Elisabeth Casanova; and his cherished...

James L. Prichard

James L. Prichard

Oct 26, 2023

   

James Louis Prichard, 77 of Linthicum, MD passed away on October 26, 2023. Jim was born on April 5, 1946. He graduated from the University of Baltimore with a degree in law. After serving in the US Army for four years, he went to work as an attorney in 1977 for the City of Baltimore and retired in...

Dolores E. Filaseta

Dolores E. Filaseta

Oct 25, 2023

Dolores “Dolly” Filaseta, 94, of Linthicum Heights, passed away at her home on October 25, 2023. She was born in Baltimore to the late Joseph and Catherine Esther (Bowers) Houdek. Dolly was a longtime parishioner at St. John Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, watching tv and old movies and was an avid reader. In...

Emma "Bernice" Fortman

Emma "Bernice" Fortman

Oct 24, 2023

 

              On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Emma “Bernice” Fortman of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Henry Fortman, Jr.; loving mother of James G. Fortman and his wife, Jane, Matthew S. Fortman and Mark J. Fortman and his wife, Sally; devoted grandmother of Kyle Fortman (Kalika),...

Joseph Raymond Neri Sr.

Joseph Raymond Neri Sr.

Oct 23, 2023

Joseph Raymond Neri Sr., 89, of Severn, passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born in Scranton, PA to the late Amerigo and Salida Neri. He enjoyed watching the Ravens and Orioles, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife of over 60 years, Madeline; and his...

Walter Bryan Ambrose

Walter Bryan Ambrose

Oct 22, 2023

Walter Bryan Ambrose, 58, passed away on October 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  Born April, 29th 1965 in Baltimore, MD to the late Walter Raymond and Mary Lou Ambrose.  Bryan served in the US Navy from 1982- 1987 aboard the U.S.S. Constellation CV 64.  He worked at Eastern Floatation Systems for over 25 years doing marine construction up and...

Frances H. Miskowich

Frances H. Miskowich

Oct 22, 2023

On October 22, 2023, Frances H. Miskowich, 94, of Bowie, passed away at her home. She was born in Chase City, Virginia, to the late John Joseph Hazelwood and Inez Russell Gwaltney. She was a member of the Bowie Square Cats and enjoyed regular outings with Phoenix Rising. Frances greatly enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii, crocheting, knitting, crossword puzzles, square...

Lester Samuel Holmes

Lester Samuel Holmes

Oct 21, 2023

 

     On October 21, 2023, Lester Samuel Holmes, 93, passed away at his home.  Lester was born on September 7, 1930, in Boonsboro, Maryland, to the late Margaret and Leon Holmes, Sr.  He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1951-1954, achieving the rank of Sergeant.  He then went on to work for Harbison-Walker refractories in Baltimore. ...

Lila F. Haynes

Lila F. Haynes

Oct 21, 2023

 

Lila Foster Haynes, 94 of Brooklyn Park passed away on October 21, 2023. Lila was born on December 19, 1928 in Danville, Virginia to the late Clarence and Helen Foster. She is survived by her children, Thelbert Buddie Lee Haynes (Sue), Linda Eminizer, Michael Stephen Haynes (Sharon) and Janice Haynes Player (Dan). She is also survived by eight grandchildren,...