Obituaries

Albert Rice, Sr

Jul 30, 2009

Albert J. Rice, Sr. of Glen Burnie passed away at the Tate Hopsice House in Linthicum due to a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 50 years, Betty Ann Rice. Albert is survived by his children, Albert Rice Jr. & Brenda Stewart, his grandchildren, Albert III, Justin, Clayton & Cody and great-grandson, Christian. He...

Thomas Varholy, Sr

Jul 30, 2009

On July 30, 2009, Thomas Albert Varholy, Sr. of Glen Burnie, formerly of Perry Hall. Beloved husband of 48 years to the late Joan Reimer Varholy; loving father of Michele Varholy-Charlsen and husband George, Thomas Albert Varholy, Jr. and wife Marianne; cherished grandfather of Stephen and Julia; loving companion of Roxanne Fouts, and her son James Fouts. Thomas was born...

Leland Bradley

Jul 29, 2009

On July 29, 2009, Leland Charles Bradley of Linthicum; cherished husband of the late Jane H. Bradley (nee Nowell); loving father of Pamela Trapp and Jonathan, David, Steven, Matthew, and Timothy Bradley; beloved grandfather of four; dear brother of Marilyn Porter and Diana Jones. Leland was born in Torrance, California to Helen and Floyd Bradley. He attanded the University of...

Craig Lewtas

Jul 28, 2009

On July 28, 2009, Craig Gregory Lewtas of Crofton. Beloved husband of 19 years to Julie L. Lewtas; cherished father of Crystal, Jonathan, and Joshua; loving son of Leslie S. Lewtas, Virginia Weaver, and her husband Richard; step-brother of Kim Williams and husband John; dear brother of Rachael Ann Williams, Jayne Elizabeth Hinton, and Clare Lewtas; loving son-in-law of Don...

Maria Bellas

Jul 28, 2009

Maria Bellas, of Severn, passed away at Heart Homes in Linthicum on July 28, 2009. She was born on the Isle of Elba, Italy in 1921. She was a teacher and an award winning painter and watercolorist. Mrs. Bellas was a lifetime member of the Watercolor Society. She enjoyed art, cooking, crafts, reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her...

Frederick Ervin, Sr

Jul 28, 2009

Frederick E. Ervin, Sr., 71, a longtime resident of Severna Park, died July 28, at John Hopkins-Bayview Hospital of natural causes. Born April 18, 1938 to Flora E. and William Dorsey Ervin in Irvington, he was a 1955 graduate of Poly Tech High. He had a lengthy career in the equipment industry, working 44 years as a Heavy Equipment Salesman...

Hazel Gartside

Jul 27, 2009

On July 27, 2009, Hazel Marie Gartside (nee Canfield), a resident of Severn for 25 years, lost her battle with cancer after two years. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Thomas E. Gartside. Hazel was born in Grayling, Michigan to the late John and Hyacinth Canfield; she was one of 13 children, which two of them...

William Miller, Sr

Jul 27, 2009

On July 27, 2009, William Joseph Miller, Sr., a resident of Glen Burnie for 36 years. Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Anna M. Miller; loving father of Sharon A. Blevins, David C. Miller, Michael S. Miller, and the late William J. Miller, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Shannon, Lesley, Chris, Matt, Kayla, Emma, and Ellie; devoted great-grandfather of...

Mary Martin

Jul 26, 2009

On July 26, 2009, Mary Jo Martin (nee Killikin); beloved wife of Jack Martin; loving mother of Patricia Martin, the late Kimberly Clarke, and the late Mary Jo Martin; devoted grandmother of Steve Clarke. Service

JUL 30. 11:00 AM

Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church

200 School Lane

Linthicum, MD, US

Curtis Morris

Jul 26, 2009

On July 8, 2009, Curtis Dean Morris, beloved husband of Lynne Morris (nee Stephenson); loving father of Chris Morris and Callie Morris; devoted son of Alma Fluker and her husband Richard; cherished grandson of "Granny" Della Wallace; dear brother of Eugene Morris, Ginger Andrew, and Jennifer Phillips. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Service

JUL 12....

Mordecai Buckingham, Jr

Jul 26, 2009

Mordecai Ellsworth Buckingham, Jr., 85, died July 26, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born August 10, 1923 in Baltimore, MD, the eldest of six children born to Eleanor and Mordecai E. Buckingham, Sr. For close to 50 years, Mr. Buckingham worked as superintendant of plant maintenance and purchasing agent for the Maryland Glass Corporation and Chattanooga Glass Company....

Debrah Archer

Jul 25, 2009

On July 25, 2009, Debrah Jean Archer, a resident of Glen Burnie for 25 years, lost her battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Lynn M. Archer; loving mother of Rachael, Greg, and his wife Larisa; devoted grandmother of Jalen Harris; cherished daughter of Elizabeth Abbott; dear sister of Nancy Zareva. She is also survived by her niece, Jennifer Bjerklie and...

Louis Calka, Sr

Jul 24, 2009

On July 24, 2009, Louis J. Calka, Sr., a resident of Glen Burnie for 56 years. Beloved husband of 57 years to Margaret M. Calka; loving father of Louis J. Calka, Jr., and wife Christine; cherished grandfather of Amanda and Michelle. He is also survived by many extended relatives including his special niece, Joan Persing. He was preceded in death...

M. Sparks

Jul 23, 2009

M. Edward Sparks, 76, a 50-year resident of Glen Burnie, died July 23 at North Arundel Health & Rehab. Center in Glen Burnie after a lengthy illness. He was born November 26, 1932 in Eastman, Georgia to the late Millard Fillmore and Thelma Louise Sparks. Mr. Sparks was owner of Maryland Wallcovering Company for 35 years with installations in the...

Gloria Holeves

Jul 22, 2009

Gloria Marie Holeves (nee Truslow ) formerly of Linthicum Heights, died at the home of her daughter in Colbert, GA,, Wednesday July 22, after a long illness. Mrs. Holeves was 83. Born in New York City on January 20, 1926, she attended St. Mary's High School in Rutherford, NJ, and graduated with the class of 1944. Gloria and her late...

Virginia Gilligan

Jul 20, 2009

On July 20, 2009, Virginia Gilligan, formerly of Linthicum. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Norvin Gilligan, Sr.; loving mother of Rick Gilligan and wife Darlene; cherished grandmother of Jennifer Anne, Jorge Benjamin, Julie Clarissa, and Joshua David Gilligan; devoted great-grandmother of Alec Gilligan Webb, Logan Gilligan Webb, Braeden Gilligan Webb, Brooke and Claire Gilligan. She was preceded...

Normalee Ondrovik

Jul 20, 2009

On July 20, 2009, Normalee Ondrovik, beloved wife of the late Joseph Ondrovik, Sr.; loving mother of Joe Ondrovik, Jr. and his wife Pat, and Janet Bradley and her husband Walton; cherished grandmother of Brian and Eric Ondrovik and Steve Hyer. Service

JUL 23. 6:30 PM

Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services

1 Second Ave., SW...

Eleanor Wells

Jul 17, 2009

On Friday, July 17, 2009 Eleanor W. Wells, nee Wager of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of the late Carl E. Wells. Devoted mother of David A. Wells, mother in law of Susan Wells. Loving Grandmother of Christopher (Lauren) Wells, Zachary (Jennifer) Wells, Carrie (Doug Kern) Wells. Great-Grandmother of Ethan Rober. Fond sister of Helen Tybush. She was predeceased by on...

Donald Pentz

Jul 17, 2009

On July 17, 2009, Donald "Don" Walter Pentz, age 84, of Baltimore, MD passed away at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Don was born in Baltimore in 1924 to the late Walter P. and Cora M. Pentz. He served in the US Army in WWII as a Private First Class. He worked as an engineer/draftsman for the General Electric Company....

Todd Leatherman

Jul 17, 2009

On July 17, 2009, Todd W. Leatherman, a resident of Glen Burnie for over 40 years. Beloved husband of 42 years to the late Alice M. Leatherman; loving father of Geneane M. Adams, Eric J. Leatherman, and Todd W. Leatherman, Jr.; devoted grandfather of Loghan Bazan, Keegan Adams, Mylana Fought, Audrey Leatherman, and Jordan Leatherman; dear brother of Gary and...