Obituaries

Jun 30, 2009

EDWARD ALBERT STRONG, of Ocean City, Maryland was born October 27, 1957, in Annapolis, MD. Mr. Strong was a truck driver with Bellerud Trucking Co, in Fargo, ND. He was a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed driving his truck and being down at the beach in O.C. Edward passed away on June 30, 2009 in Bismarck, ND. Mr. Strong was...

Jun 28, 2009

On June 28, 2009, Calvin Wingate, beloved husband of the late Betty Jean Wingate; loving father of Mark Wingate, Sr. and his wife Norma; devoted grandfather of Mark Wingate, Jr. and his wife Dana, Sharon Krenzer, and Joanne Folk and her husband Bill; and great grandfather of Alexandra, Halley, and Mackenzie Folk, dear brother of Edwin Wingate, Ralph Wingate and...

Jun 28, 2009

On June 28, 2009, Sgt. Ronald Hayes Elza, Sr., Ret. USMC, of Montross, VA; born December 18, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to the late Julius H. Elza, Jr. and Marion S. Elza. Disabled veteran who received the Purple Heart Medal for his actions in Vietnam. Ron supported all community & military organizations throughout his life. He is the devoted father...

Jun 28, 2009

On June 28, 2009, John Baglama, a resident of Glen Burnie for over 30 years. Beloved husband of Eleanor Baglama and the late Helen Baglama; loving father of Dennis George and Terry Baglama, and the late Michael Baglama; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Sara, Kiley, Shauna, and Tyler; devoted great grandfather of Gavin and Nathan; dear brother of George "Gus" Baglama...

Jun 25, 2009

On June 25, 2009, Rebekah Anna Raftovich, lost her battle to cancer during her trip to Orlando, Florida. She is the beloved daughter of Robert V. & Elizabeth A. Raftovich. Dear sister of Jeremiah R., John J., and Sarah E. Raftovich. Cherished granddaughter of Elizabeth and Frank Lorenzo, Rose and the late Robert Raftovich. Loving Goddaughter of Samantha Smith, Frances...

Jun 25, 2009

On June 25, 3009, Mildred "Millie" Gloria Smuck passed away in her home. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Denise Fonda Clevinger and Genie Smuck. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Brockston Smuck esq., Natalie Clevinger, Michael Clevinger, a step-granddaughter Bille Sexton, as well as her longtime companion Davide Bastine and her second former husband Stanley...

Jun 24, 2009

On June 24, 2009, Deloris R. Gerchman of Linthicum. Beloved wife of 13 years to Robert Gerchman; loving mother of Sharon Wallace; dear sister of Wallace Mitchell; caring step-mother of Bonnie Shope; cherished grandmother of Stacey Westcott, Michael Scheverman, Jennifer Mitchell, and Lori Mitchell; cherished step-grandmother of John Rosenthal, and Stephen Rosenthal; devoted great grandmother of Jason, Scottie, Kyle, and...

Jun 24, 2009

On June 24, 2009, Craig L. Minarik of North Carolina, formerly of Glen Burnie and Linthicum. Loving father of Craig L. Minarik, Jr. and Tiffany Black; beloved son of George and Gloria Minarik; cherished "grand-dad" of two; dear brother of Bret Minarik and Heather Kenny. Craig was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 26, 1956. He graduated from Andover High...

Jun 23, 2009

Kenneth Allen Lewis, Jr. was born June 8, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. He passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the age of 45. Mr. Lewis was a Machinist by trade and was master at his craft. He enjoyed football, his favorite team was the Raiders. He liked listening to music, was an avid reader, enjoyed spending time...

Jun 22, 2009

On June 22, 2009, Rose Anna Napier, a life long resident of Millersville. Beloved wife of the late Elvin Napier; loving mother of Rosalie Adams and husband "Bunk", James R. Napier and wife Anne; cherished grandmother of 10; devoted great grandmother of 21; caring great great grandmother of two; dear sister of James R. Wood and wife Anne, and Lou...

Jun 21, 2009

Geraldine P. Spencer was born in 1932 in Ensley, Alabama to the late Joseph & Estelle Piedmont. She passed away in Greenboro, North Carolina on Sunday, June 21, 2009. Mrs. Spencer worked for Fare Deals Travel Agency as a travel agent for almost 10 years. She loved to play bridge and poker with her friends. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, loved...

Jun 20, 2009

On June 20, 2009, James R. O'Leary, Sr., of Glen Burnie. Beloved husband of 37 years to the late Kathleen B. O'Leary; loving father of James R. O'Leary, Jr., Maureen O'Leary, and Timothy T. O'Leary. James attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh where he studied Journalism and Psychology. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1959. James worked at NSA...

Jun 20, 2009

Richard L. Lyons, Jr. 'Ricky', age 37, died peacefully but unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2009. He is survived by his father, Richard L. Lyons, Sr., his mother, Mary Ann Boyd, his partner, Sherry King, his sister, Cheryl L. Lyons-Schmidt, and his brother, Steven Wolle, of Virginia. Ricky was born September 2, 1971. He attended Andover High School and played...

Jun 19, 2009

Mrs. Geraldine "Gerri" McClanahan was born in Baltimore, MD on August 13, 1932 to Mr. Anthony Milanoski and Mrs. Pauline Milanoski (nee Rinker). Mrs. McClanahan was married on December 13, 1957 to Everett McClanahan, and was married for 33 years before Mr. McClanahan passed away. Gerri worked as a case worker for the Social Security Administration for 25 years, before...

Jun 19, 2009

Gladys B. Schreier, 78, a resident of Herald Harbor, MD, since 1940, died on June 19, 2009 at the Mandarin Hospice House in Harwood, MD. She was born on August 30, 1930 in Elkins, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace Evick. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother of four children and a...

Jun 18, 2009

On June 18, 2009, Vergie Mae Schultz, a resident of Hanover for over 50 years. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Albert J. Schultz; loving mother of Betty R. Brocki; cherished "mom-mom" of Joseph K. Brocki; devoted great "mom-mom" of Kayla N. and Joseph K. Brocki, Jr. She was preceded in death by her seven siblings. Vergie was...

Jun 17, 2009

On June 17, 2009 Mr. Joseph C. Hajek of Glen Burnie, MD, beloved husband of Irene Hajek for 62 years, loving father of Geraldine Weber of Pasadena, MD and Cynthia Mikelonis of Pasadena, MD, devoted grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 3. Services are private. Service

JAN 1. 12:00 AM

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Jun 15, 2009

On June 15, 2009, Josephine Fava passed on after a long illness. Beloved wife of 49 years to Salvatore; loving mother of Josephine Maria Fava Hochuli and husband Stephan, and Vincent Salvatore Fava and wife Diane; cherished grandmother of five; dear sister of six; caring sister-in-law of Vincent Fava. She was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Scaffidi. Service...

Jun 15, 2009

On June 15, 2009, Rebecca Louise Lowman passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of 15 years to Richard Lowman; loving mother of Robert and Jay Downs; cherished daughter of George Jerosimich; devoted grandmother of Eleanora Rose Downs; dear sister of Danica Jerosimich and John Weber. Louise was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 6, 1959. She...

Jun 13, 2009

On June 13, 2009, Evelyn Mary Withington, a resident of Columbia for three years, and a former resident of Glen Burnie and Arizona. Beloved wife of 24 years to the late Charles Decker Withington; loving mother of Barbara Ann Biorn and John Paul Withington; cherished grandmother of five and devoted great grandmother of 12. She was preceded in death by...