Obituaries
Irma Racioppa
Feb 9, 2009
On February 9, 2009, Irma May Racioppa of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Beloved wife of 62 years of the late Matthew Racioppa; loving mother of Patrick Racioppa and his wife Connie, and Tina Racioppa; dear sister of Len G. and the late Albert G.; cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of six. Irma was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1926. She...

Joseph Flora
Feb 6, 2009
On February 6, 2009, Joseph Andrew Flora of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Beloved son of Jeff and Penny Flora; loving brother of Jack, Maddie and Judd Flora; and cherished grandson of Boyce Flora, Jean Flora, Gloria McGinn and the late Ronald McGinn. Joseph was born in Columbia, Maryland in 1989. He was an Annapolis Area Christian School Graduate. While he was...
Charles Stevenson
Feb 5, 2009
On Thursday, February 5, 2009, Charles C. Stevenson of Centreville, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully in his home. Charles was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 52 years, May A. Stevenson. He is survived by his three loving children, Sheri Tourangeau, Allan Stevenson and his wife Debbie, and Barry Stevenson and his wife Brenda. Charles is the...
George Hodgson
Feb 4, 2009
On February 4, 2009, George E. Hodgson of Ocean City, MD; beloved husband of Betty Jane Hodgson; devoted step-father of Tim and Marc Carico; loving grandfather of Amanda Carico. George was born in 1944. During his career, he was an Operation Officer at Mercantile Bank. He played many sports including baseball, golf and football. He was a member of the...
Dallis Holden
Feb 3, 2009
On February 3, 2009, Dallis Martin Holden of Glen Burnie, Maryland; beloved husband of the late Catherine Holden. He is also survived by many loving family members and friends. During his life, he was a long distance truck driver for many years. He had many hobbies including reading, listening to Jazz music and also enjoyed games of chance. His greatest...
Naomi Phillips
Feb 2, 2009
On February 2, 2009, Naomi 'Ruby' Phillips, a resident of Glen Burnie for 40 years. Loving companion of 34 years to David Cory; cherished mother of Stephen Chaffman, and his wife Donna, George Chaffman, and his wife Amy, Lisa Chaffman Moore and her husband Frank, and the late Anthony and Bruce Chaffman; devoted grandmother of Stacy Murphy, Laura Singleton, and...
Dorotha Snider
Feb 2, 2009
On February 2, 2009, Dorotha Mary Snider, of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Beloved wife of 52 years of the late Rex Snider, Sr.; loving mother of Charles Snider, Rex Snider, Jr. and Linda Scriba; dear sister of Margaret Lufsey; cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 27. Dorotha was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1919. She lived in Glen Burnie, Maryland...
Jane Mcmurtrie
Feb 1, 2009
On February 1, 2009, Jane McMurtrie of Severn, MD; beloved mother of Michael R. McMurtrie, Linda F. McMurtrie and the late Gordon D. McMurtrie; loving grandmother of Stephanie A. McMurtrie and Kara Metzler; cherished great-grandmother of the twins Mykayla J. and Jordon S. McMurtrie. Jane was born in Virginia in 1931. She was a Procurement Manager with the Department of...
Helen Kessler
Jan 31, 2009
On January 31, 2009, Helen Hinrichs Kessler of Linthicum; beloved wife of 63 years of the late George C. Kessler and devoted mother of Dorothy K. Reilly and Margaret L. Ingram. She is also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Helen was born in Maryland in 1908. She was a Secretary with Union Brothers Furniture...
James Simms
Jan 31, 2009
James Simms, 90, of Glen Burnie, died January 31, 2009 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mr. Simms was born June 28, 1918 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a successful businessman and real estate investor who owned and operated businesses in Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Florida and New York. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He enjoyed travelling,...
Charles Wilmouth
Jan 30, 2009
On January 30, 2009, Charles W. Wilmouth, of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Joanne Marie Wilmouth; devoted father of Sharon A. O'Neil and her husband Patrick O'Neil; loving step father of the late Barry Kahler; dear brother of Dolores Voss and her husband Larry Voss; loving grandfather of Lauren and Paul O'Neil; and dear uncle of Larry Ray Voss. Charles...
Joseph Messina
Jan 28, 2009
On January 28, 2009, Joseph J. Messina of Pennsylvania, formerly of Glen Burnie. Beloved husband of 19 years to Cristina Messina; loving father of Teressa Baumgardner, Joleen Messina, Angela Messina, Renee Neuman, Troy Barncord, and Darin Barncord; cherished grandfather of 12; devoted great grandfather of one; and dear brother of Michael Messina, Vicky Malinowski, Louie Messina, and Nancy Malecki. Joe...

William Tesch
Jan 28, 2009
On January 28, 2009, William Albert Tesch, of Baltimore, Maryland. Beloved husband of Lou Ann Tesch and loving son of the late Herman A. and Adeline Tesch. William was a dear man who will be missed by many.
Edna Doenges
Jan 27, 2009
On January 27, 2009, Edna Earl Doenges of Linthicum, MD since 1976, previously of Glen Burnie, MD for 12 years. Beloved wife of 66 years of George R. (Bob) Doenges, Sr.; loving mother of George Robert Doenges, Jr. and Sue Shireman; cherised grandmother of Rachael Elizabeth Thompson, Amanda Leah Baker, Stephanie Erika Gregory and Eliza Blessing Stocking; and caring great-grandmother...

Lois Mathews
Jan 27, 2009
On January 27, 2009, Lois "Grammy" Mathews of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Beloved wife of 50 years of the late Charles "Phil" Mathew; loving mother of Lorie McIntyre, Katie Cramblitt and Charlie Mathews; cherished grandmother of Jessica Henderson, Ashley Abramuk, Justin McIntyre, Sara McIntyre and Logan Cramblitt; caring great-grandmother of Killian Henderson; and dear sister of Carole Schoolman and Donna Oliver....
Isobel Gwyn
Jan 26, 2009
On January 26, 2009, Isobel Diggs Gwyn passed on. Isobel is survived by her loving son, Joseph Gwyn and many cherished grandchildren. She was a dear woman who will be missed by many.
Margaret Weltman)
Jan 23, 2009
On January 23, 2009, Margaret J, Scroggs of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of 36 years to the late Charles Harley Scroggs; loving mother of Nancy Dunnigan and Kathy Reising; cherished grandmother of Melody Przybyl, Jennifer Kruger, Jamie Reising, and Melissa Stanfield; devoted great grandmother of Amanda, Kayla, Kali, Elizabeth, Tyler, Abigail, and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by nine...

Muriel Scott
Jan 23, 2009
On January 23, 2009, Muriel Helen Scott of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late William David Scott; loving mother of Richard Scott, Kimberly Twele, and the late David Wayne Scott; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Amanda, Craig, and the late Eric Twele, Brian and Shelby Scott; dear sister of Audrey and Betty. Muriel was born in Virginia...
Hoyt Toney
Jan 22, 2009
Hoyt Anderson Toney, 81, of Glen Burnie died of cancer on January 22, 2009 after a 2 year illness. Mr. Toney was born on August 22, 1927 in North Carolina to the late Johnnie C. and Cleo Toney. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a retired Baltimore County police officer. He enjoyed fixing cars, traveling,...
Francis Hinkleman
Jan 22, 2009
On January 22, 2009, Francis "George" Hinkleman of Glen Burnie, Maryland; beloved husband of 57 years of Ellen Hinkleman; loving father of Cathy Stahl, Doug, Victor and Jeff Hinkleman; dear brother of Bob Hinkleman; cherished grandfather of five and great-grandfather of two. George was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1926. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps...