Obituaries
Chief Gouty
Mar 4, 2008
On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, Chief John "Jack" Wilson Gouty of Hanover, Maryland passed away at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He is survived by his cherished wife of 45 years, Margaret A. Gouty. Jack is also survived by his son Shawn Gouty, his two brothers, Michael and Gregory Gouty, and one granddaughter. He was predeceased by his...
Ruth Ecklund
Mar 2, 2008
On March 2, 2008, Ruth C. Ecklund passed on. Ruth was dearly loved by her loving husband of 57 years, Lawrence Ecklund; her beautiful daughter, Linda Susan Foehrkolb; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher Mitchell and Amanda Susan Bilenki; four dear great-grandchildren; her loving sisters, Beatrice Dorsey, Kathleen Danielson and Patricia Shaffer; and her late brothers, Leonard, Paul and William Hagen. Ruth...
Carol Thorn
Mar 1, 2008
On March 1, 2008, Carol A. Thorn passed on. Carol was dearly loved by her late husband of 26 years, John C. Thorn; her beloved children, Greg and Mike Schulte, and Mark, John, Matt and Tricia Thorn; and 10 cherished grandchildren. Carol was born in Maryland in 1940. She lived in Delaware for the past 10 years and was a...
Samuel Mabeus
Feb 29, 2008
On February 29, 2008, Samuel Mabeus, 19 months, of Severna Park. Samuel was the loving son of James and Mary Elizabeth Mabeus; the dear grandson of Arthur and Carol Mabeus; and the loving brother of Hannah, Caroline, James Jr. and Adam. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Kathleen Bock. Samuel was a cherished child and will...
Rita Boehmer
Feb 28, 2008
On February 28, 2008, Rita Mae Curry, also known as Rita Boehmer, passed on. Rita was dearly loved by her sons, Neal, Ryan and Randy Boehmer; her beloved sisters, Christina Shepherd, Mary Warren, Marge Rippin, Kathy Frome and the late Carolyn McVicker; her dear brother, James Curry; and her loving parents, Rita Hershfeld and the late James Oscar Curry. Rita...
Mary Keys
Feb 28, 2008
On February 28, 2008, Mary E. Keys passed on. Mary was dearly loved by her late husband of 34 years, John Franklin Keys; her loving children, Danny Middleton, Darlene Romig, and David Keys; her dear brothers and sisters, Walter Middleton, Dottie Weatherly, Floyd Middleton and Merle Middleton; and four cherished grandchildren. She was predeceased by her precious son, Vernon Middleton;...
Mary Theal
Feb 27, 2008
On February 27, 2008, Mary Catherine Theal of Glen Burnie. Mary was the cherished wife of 49 years to the late Alvin E. Theal; the loving mother of Barbara Graas, Carol Clark and Linda Topper; the beloved grandmother of five and great-grandmother of four; the dearest sister of John Dittmann and the late Robert and Ralph Dittman; the dear mother-in-law...
H.G. Cawthorne, Jr
Feb 24, 2008
On February 24, 2008, H.G. Cawthorne, Jr. passed on. H.G. is survived by his beautiful wife, Dawn Cawthorne; his loving sons, Chuck, Troy and Paul Cawthorne; and 4 grandchildren. H.G. was predeceased by his dear parents, Juanita and Harold G. Cawthorne, Sr.; and his grandparents, Paul and Holly Cawthorne and Herbert and Mary Wilmer. H.G. was born in Lynchburg, Virginia...
Donna Smith
Feb 24, 2008
On February 24, 2008, Donna Kaye Sisk Smith passed on. Donna was dearly loved by many including her loving sister, Deborah Miller, and her late parents, James A. and Betty Jo Sisk. Donna was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1959. She graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1977. Donna was a former employee of the Clorox Company in Aberdeen....
Joan Cook
Feb 23, 2008
On February 23, 2008, Joan Mary Cook passed on. Joan was dearly loved by her late husband of 44 years, Harry K. Cook; her loving daughters, Linda and Kelley Cook; her cherished grandson, Jeffery Chalfont; her late parents, John and Mary Schramm; and her late brothers, James and Vernon Schramm. Joan was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1934. She graduated...
Rose Maccarron
Feb 22, 2008
On February 22, 2008, Rose Hortense MacCarron of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. MacCarron; loving mother of Mary Ellen Weidenhoft and the late Marjorie Ann Caldwell; dear sister of Benton Seymour; cherished grandmother of five and devoted great grandmother of seven. Rose was very active in the Meals on Wheels and was also a member of...
Lena Sears
Feb 22, 2008
On February 22, 2008, Lena Alberta "Bertie" Sears passed on. She was born on September 3, 1922 in the city of Spartanburg, SC to the late Albert Dillon Bates, Sr. and Eva Belle Hendrix. She attended Franklin Park High School and graduated with the Anne Arundel External High school Program in 1982. On June 12, 1948, she was married to...

Sgt. Britenstine
Feb 22, 2008
On Friday, February 22, 2008, Edgar Lee Britenstine passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. He is survived by his cherished wife of 60 years, Martha E. Britenstine. Edgar is also survived by his beloved children, Lilyan Jarmer, Edgar Britenstine, Jr., Janet Rose Pogar, and Diana Britenstine as well as ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and...

Emmert Oller
Feb 20, 2008
On February 20, 2008, Emmert "Joe" L. Oller passed on. Joe was dearly loved by his late wife of 60.5 years, Joyce F. Oller nee Magee; his loving children, William and Linda Oller; his late sister, Madlyn Langdon; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Joe was born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania in 1915. He was a resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland for...
Sandy Murphy
Feb 20, 2008
On February 20, 2008, Sandy Lee Murphy passed on. Sandy was dearly loved by her late husband of 38 years, Michael J. Murphy, Sr.; her loving children, Michael Murphy, Jr., Colleen Morgan and the late Lisa Murphy; her precious grandchildren, Megan and Brian, Jr.; and her dear sister, Debbie Cross. Sandy was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1942. She was...
Chief Graf
Feb 19, 2008
On Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Chief Ronald B. Graf of Pasadena, beloved husband of Evelyn E. Graf. Devoted father of Mary Ellen Martin, Vince Brian Burrall and the late Steven R. Graf. Loving son of Ruth Anna Graf and the late Bernard Graf. Fond brother of James R. Bernard B. and Robert T. Graf. Caring grandfather of Jessica N., and...
Walter Mears
Feb 19, 2008
On February 19, 2008, Walter Gordon 'Pops' Mears passed on. Pops was dearly loved by his devoted wife of 60 years, Mae K. Mears; his loving daughters, Valerie Schneider and Deborah Storm; his dear brother, George Mears; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pops was born in Ashville, Virginia in 1923. He lived in Glen Burnie, Maryland for 47 years. He...
Mina Wright
Feb 18, 2008
On February 18, 2008, Mina "Meemaw" Wright passed on. Mina was dearly loved by her late husband of 43 years, Norman W. Wright; her loving daughters, Norma Giunta, Lindy Arvey and Cathy Caster; her dear sister, Loretta Milleker; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mina was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1921. She lived in Glen Burnie, Maryland for 56 years....
Sharon Baumgardner
Feb 15, 2008
On February 15, 2008, Sharon Kay Baumbardner passed on. Sharon was dearly loved by her beautiful daughter, Jessica Baumgardner; her dear sisters, Doris Ritz and Terri Price; and her late parents, George and Geraldine Linton. Sharon was a native of Maryland where she was born in 1956. She was a 1974 graduate of Andover High School. She was a longterm...
Oliver Clayton, Jr
Feb 14, 2008
On February 14, 2008, Oliver C. Clayton, Jr. passed on. Oliver was dearly loved by many including his late wife, Edith O. Clayton; his loving children, Oliver Clayton, III, James Clayton, Sr., and Dawn L. Reyes; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his dear brothers and sisters, Pauline Schultz, Nancy Manning, Harry Clayton, Paula, and Bonnie Clayton. Oliver was born in...