Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Rose Evelyn Geppi Rice of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Paul D. Rice. Loving sister of John, Philip, Robert and Charles Geppi and the late Joseph and Anthony Geppi. Beloved aunt of Patricia Gillman, Keith, Randall, Thomas and Warren Rice. She is also survived by other loving family members...

Jun 17, 2023

Carol Ellen Claar , age 84, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died June 17, 2023.  Born in Altoona, PA.  She was the daughter of Blanche and Elmer Burkhart, and was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School ’56.  She was employed at the cotton candy stand at Lakemont Park in Altoona and waitress at Stovers Restaurant in...

Jun 16, 2023

Gladys Viola DeLawder , 93, of Pasadena passed away on June 16, 2023. Gladys was born on January 16, 1930 in Baltimore to the late Elmer and Alma Tracy. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, and playing cards. She was an amazing cook and loved cooking family dinners. She was preceded in death...

Jun 12, 2023

Ciara Yvette Diaz, 28, of Glen Burnie, MD, and formerly of Mount Vernon, NY, passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2023, after a nine-month battle with Krukenberg Cancer.

Ciara was born on the 9th day of February 1995 to Raul Diaz and Yvette Luciano in Bronx, New York. After Ciara graduated from Mount Vernon High School in...

Jun 12, 2023

On Monday, June 12, 2023, Plurinsus  “Lou”  Giraro Ordansa of Glen Burnie, Md passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Catalina M. Ordansa; loving father of Neofito Ron M. Ordansa and his wife, Janet, and Vincent Romeo Ordanza and his wife, Rita;  devoted grandfather of Alex, Nicholas and Marisa; and cherished great-grandfather of Maika and Catalina....

Jun 11, 2023

  Martha Grace Zimmerman (nee Franz), 92 of Annapolis, passed away on June 11, 2023. Martha was born on January 22, 1931 in Baltimore to the late Rudolph and Helen Franz. She is survived by her beloved children, Martha Pennington (Norman), Charles Carrigan, Jr. (Sondra), Janet Teeter (Larry), Cathy Orange (Frankie), Martin Carrigan (Heller), Michael Carrigan, Sr. (Kim), Helen Whay...

Jun 9, 2023

On Friday June 9,2023 Thomas Nicholas Rabickow, Sr. passed away. He was born on February 18,1936, in McKeesport Pennsylvania, to Nicholas and Anne Rabickow. The family moved to Jessup, Maryland in 1949. He graduated from Howard High School in 1954. He worked at Westinghouse for 36 years. He and his wife Patsy were married in August 1960. They raised...

Jun 8, 2023

Bernadine Anna Kawecki, 92, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home.  She was the baby of nine children born to the late Rosalie and Jacob Jankowiak in Baltimore, Maryland.   She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  Family was first and foremost for Bernadine. ...

Jun 6, 2023

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Valerie Rose “Val” Thomson of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved mother of Mark R. Thomson and his wife, Janet M. Thomson; grandmother of Jessica Violet Thomson; and sister of George R. and Robert W. Gazell. Val was preceded in death by her parents, George R....

Jun 4, 2023

Dorothy R. McPheron, better known as “Dee,” 90, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.  She was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, to the late Anna and Matthew Ritmanich.  Dee was formerly a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, and now a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.  Family was...

Jun 4, 2023

George R. Crosby, 64, of Littlestown, PA and formerly of Severn and Severna Park, MD, passed away on June 4, 2023. George was born on December 5, 1958 in Baltimore, MD. He retired from N.S.A. after 36 years of Federal service in Installations and Logistics. George was a member of the Littlestown Fish & Game Association and the Alpha...

Jun 3, 2023

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Helen “Mildred” Wootteon of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Jennings W. Wootteon. Loving mother of Donald J. Wootteon and his wife Sharon. Grandmother of Melissa, Kimberly and Steven; great-grandmother of Iyanna, Dahlia and Kylie. Sister of Donald Ford. Mildred was preceded in...

Jun 1, 2023

Larry Gene Berry of Gwynn Oak, MD, faithful servant of God, loving husband, beloved father, doting grandfather & great-grandfather, loyal friend, proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, and devoted patriot, went home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 1, 2023, at 78 years of age. He left a legacy of faith, love,...

Jun 1, 2023

On June 1, 2023, Anna rose and soared on eagle’s wings to our heavenly Father; she was 90 years old. She passed from this earthly life peacefully from her Severn residence with her faithful daughter, Patty, and granddaughter, Rebecca, at her side. She was born on November 13, 1932 in Punxsutawney, PA. Anna was preceded in death by her...

May 30, 2023

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Wayne Neil Bolander, Sr. of Millersville, MD passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Rita M. Bolander, loving father of Wayne N. Bolander, Jr. and his wife Donna and Kathleen A. Beam and her husband Marty and the late Brian M. Bolander. Devoted grandfather of Kaitlyn,...

May 27, 2023

Patricia C. Kellner, 72, of Glen Burnie, passed away on May 27, 2023. She was born in Baltimore to the late August and Virginia Cortina. She worked for the State of Maryland, retiring after 20+ years of service. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with her grandchildren and going to the beach.

She is survived by her loving...

May 26, 2023

"Daisy" Despina Buclous, 84, of Pasadena, MD, formerly of Clearwater, FL and previously of Glen Burnie, left this world on May 26, 2023. Daisy was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to the late Argerious and Andrianna Tselepis. She was employed as an administrator with the Anne Arundel County Board of Education, retiring after 30 years of faithful service. Devoted to...

May 22, 2023

Garnet Virginia Evans (nee Warrington), 91, of Land O Lakes, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born on July 9, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Vernon Edward and Maude Viola Warrington. She graduated from Glen Burnie High School and was a long-time resident of Anne Arundel County before moving to...

May 21, 2023

Thomas P. Bowersox Sr., 92, passed away at his home on May 21, 2023. He is the beloved husband of Annie Todd Bowersox; loving father of Jay Long (Sally) and the late Thomas P. Bowersox Jr.; cherished step-grandfather of Ryan and Jarrid; dear brother of Barbara Peverini; and caring uncle of Debbie (Lou), Jeff (Wendy), Jim (Kim), Lauren (Kyle),...

May 21, 2023

Mary Katherine DeGrange, better known as Kathy, 75, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Dorothy and John Wienhold.  Kathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University of Maryland and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church...