Obituaries

Apr 25, 2023

Matthew Stefan Gilman, 35, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday April 25th, 2023,surrounded by his loved ones.

Matthew was born on December 13th, 1987, in Washington D.C. Matthew spent early childhood years in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He spent his later school years and adult life in the Baltimore area. In middle and high school Matthew...

Apr 24, 2023

Linda F. Martin aka "Gran", 75, of Glen Burnie, passed away at her home on April 24, 2023. She was born in Baltimore to the late Charles J. and Frances M. Manning. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, watching game shows and listening to Jimmy Swaggert. She was a woman of faith and loved Jesus; and as...

Apr 22, 2023

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Shirley Kathleen (Thrift) Mason passed away at the age of 77.  Shirley was born on November 30, 1945 in Baltimore, MD to James L. and Dorothy V. Thrift.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 35 years, Norman W. Mason, in 2019 and...

Apr 20, 2023

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Adelaide “Ad” Lillian Buker of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of Timothy E. Buker, loving mother of Adelaide L. Buker, Timothy E. Buker, Jr. and Theresa P. Buker. Sister of Judith Ann Wildner. Mrs. Buker was preceded in death by her parents; Adelaide and John Waters.

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Apr 20, 2023

Elizabeth Diane “Lib” Sullivan , 62 of Glen Burnie passed away on April 20, 2023. Lib was born on July 31, 1960 in Baltimore to the late Frederick and Lois Sullivan. She is survived by her sisters, Valerie Beckner, Patricia Quartucci and Joyce Copsey and her husband, Robert; her nieces and nephews, Charles Biondo, Christina Glover, Nicholas...

Apr 19, 2023

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Mrs. Mary Ellen (Mink) Benson, born on April 8, 1933 in St. Charles, VA, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, at the age of 90 years.

She worked at Adolph's Hair Salon in Brooklyn Park, MD as a hairdresser. From 1975 to 1986, she was a nursing assistant...

Apr 19, 2023

Janet M. Polek (nee Paczkoski) , 85 of Linthicum, MD entered into eternal rest April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Vincent S. and Regina R. (Grobleski) Paczkoski. On June 10, 1961 she married Joseph E. Polek who survives. She was a member...

Apr 17, 2023

Shirley F. Gort, 76, of Severn passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 after a brief illness.

Shirley was born in 1946 in Anniston, Alabama to Fred & Catheren England. Her father was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II and continued to serve in the Air Force throughout Shirley’s childhood. This...

Apr 17, 2023

Tim loved the water.  For more than 30 years, he and his beloved wife Maureen (Mo) made their home and built their lives together in Maryland.  He was a proud owner of the Brick House Bar in Pasadena, where locals would gather to find friendship, good food, live music and laughter. He and Mo would later find calmer evenings...

Apr 16, 2023

Robert Maurice Goss , 95 of Odenton passed away on April 16, 2023. Mr. Goss was born on March 10, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1949. Robert was a Washington, DC Police officer, before going into sales. He loved to golf and...

Apr 15, 2023

Adam Jeremy Rhea, 48, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Betty Rhea and the late Kent Rhea.  Adam was a graduate of Eastern Vocational Technical School and went on to earn his Associate’s degree from Essex Community College.  He worked as a Flex Tech for Agiliti Health.  He...

Apr 15, 2023

Edward Anthony Flack Sr., 95, of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home on April 15, 2023. He was born in Baltimore to the late John and Edna Florence Flack. He retired as a CPA, at the age of 62, after many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Christ the King Catholic Church. When...

Apr 15, 2023

William “Bill” Leroy Mustin, Jr. , 84 of Glen Burnie passed away on April 15, 2023. Bill was born on August 20, 1938 in Baltimore to the late William and Isabelle Mustin. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1961 as an Airman 2nd Class. Bill worked in warehouse...

Apr 13, 2023

Apr 10, 2023

Mary Ellen (Schultz) Mortell of Millersville, Maryland died on April 10 in BrightView Senior Living where she had been a resident for seven months. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Bill Mortell and by their three children: John P. Mortell of Ellicott City, Kate Mortell Cawley of Milwaukee and Max T. Mortell of Hanover. Mary...

Apr 9, 2023

  On Sunday, April 9, 2023, Edwin Martinez suddenly passed away in Ocala, Fl., formerly of Baltimore, MD. Beloved father of Shavvon Martinez and Jazmin Martinez Jeffries and her husband, Andre; cherished grandfather of Andre, Jr., Jayla and Aria. He is also survived by his brother, Freddie Martinez and many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Edwin was preceded in death by...

Apr 6, 2023

Carrington Randolph Branham “Bootie,” 88, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Hospice of the Chesapeake Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena.  He was born in Amherst, Virginia, to the late Ruby and Boyd Branham.  Bootie worked for University of Maryland Agriculture Research for over 40 years and was a faithful member of St. Paul’s...

Apr 2, 2023

Donald John Nurmi, Jr. , 83 of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on April 2, 2023.

Donald retired from the United States Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant in 1982.  He was born and raised in Upper Michigan and comes from proud Finnish and English ancestry.  He enjoyed a full life living and traveling all over the world...

Mar 30, 2023

Frances Garber, 85, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1937, in Baltimore, to the late Chapman and Jesse Mae Clayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 63 years, Allen Elwood Garber; her loving son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Trish Garber...

Mar 30, 2023

John Steele Moore, 90, of Glen Burnie,Maryland, passed away on March 30,2023 at Future Care Chesapeake in Arnold, Maryland.  John was born in Kenbridge, Virginia on March 8, 1933 to the late John Robert Moore and Richetta Steele Moore.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Moore and sister-in-law, Gloria Moore. John is survived by his devoted...