Obituaries

Oct 8, 2006

On October 8, 2006, Alfred Lee Towers passed on. Alfred was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen Towers. He is survived by his dear children, Mary Weisenburg, Margie Sturgill, Harry Lee Towers, Donna Hamilton, Ronald S. Towers, Sr., Timothy Towers, Sr., and Barbara Endzel; his brother, Stanley Towers; 26 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 3...

Oct 8, 2006

On October 8, 2006, Benjamin "Ben" L. Gibbs, Sr. passed on. Benjamin is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Mary Ann Gibbs; his dear children, Delma Rostek and Benjamin Gibbs, Jr.; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Gibbs. Benjamin was born in Maryland. He lived in Glen Burnie...

Oct 7, 2006

On Saturday, October 7, 2006, Jean E. Basciano of Linthicum passed away peacefully in her home.She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Richard Basciano. Jean is also survived by her beloved daughters, Claudia Basciano, Lisa Lombardi, and Lesley Pevo as well as six dear grandchildren. Mrs. Basciano enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, crossword puzzles, and reading. Service

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Oct 6, 2006

On Friday, October 6, 2006, Vernon Jefferson Stinchcomb passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Katie Stinchcomb. Vernon is survived by his beloved children, Dorothy Lawson, Bill Shipley, Barbara Mervine, William Kinsey, Chuck Kinsey, Sharon Hayes, and Michele Garber. He is also survived by 14 loving grandchildren...

Oct 1, 2006

On October 1, 2006, Betty Mae Latham passed on. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles W. Latham, Sr., to whom she was married for 32 years. She is survived by her sons, Donald, Charles and Roger Latham; her daughters, Betty Reynolds, Sharon McCauley, Joyce Latham, Amy Kerler, Dawn Glaser-Bolasky and Yvonne King; her sister, Ida Griffiths;...

Sep 29, 2006

on September 29, 2006, Michael J. Golaboski, Sr. passed on. Michael was preceded in death by his loving wife of many years, Mary Golaboski. He is survived by his sons, Michael J. Golaboski, Jr. and Craig S. Golaboski, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Michael was a native of Maryland. He was a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, MD. He was...

Sep 29, 2006

On September 29, 2006, Mary "Betty" E. Tacka passed on. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years. She is survived by her dear son, Michael Tacka, and his wife, Patricia; her dear brother, Richard D. Davis; and one grandchild, Tricia Tacka. Betty was a native of Maryland. She resided in Linthicum for over 50 years....

Sep 27, 2006

On September 27, 2006, Nicholas A. Sefchuck of Severn, MD suddenly passed away. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Eileen, and his dear aunt Martha Appleby of Beaufort, S.C. He will be missed by several cousins and friends, especially by his beloved cats Brutus, Felix, and Sasha. Mr. Sefchuck earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business...

Sep 26, 2006

On September 26, 2006, Anna M. Miller passed on. Anna is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William J. Miller, Sr.; her dear sons, David and Michael Miller; her lovely daughter, Sharon Blevins; her sister, Jackie Tilgham; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, William J. Miller, Jr., and her sister, Betty...

Sep 25, 2006

On September 25, 2006, Donald Ray Hicks passed on. Beloved husband of 60 years to Anna Lee; cherished father to Donna G. Bush and Kenneth Hicks; loving brother to Frances Hackley; dear father-in-law to Jeanie Hicks and Kevin Bush; devoted grandfather to Jennifer Butler, Laura Bush, and Donnie Hicks; and cherished great grandfather to Samantha and Emily Butler, and Dominic...

Sep 24, 2006

On September 24, 2006, Rita A. Davis passed on. Rita is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Buster K. Davis; her dear daughters, Rose Marie Hunt, Angelique Schneider and Elizabeth E. Davis; her dear sons, Joseph K. Davis and John W. Davis; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Valeda,...

Sep 23, 2006

On September 23, 2006, Stephen A. Lanasa, Jr. passed on. Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lillian M. Lanasa (nee Cardeau); his dear children, Stephanie C. Corson, Stephen H. Lanasa, Sister Justina Lanasa, SCC and Justin A. Lanasa; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Stephen was born in Baltimore in 1920. He was self-employed in the Produce...

Sep 22, 2006

On Septemeber 22, 2006 Mr. William Peter Brown passed away at his home in Mauldin, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Bobbie Brown. A devoted father to Bill Brown, Phil Brown, Judy Traver, and Susie Rogers. A dear brother of Betty Hill, Mabel Gathagan, Bessie Finchman, Phyllis Knaggs, Ralph Brown and Robert Brown. A...

Sep 22, 2006

On September 22, 2006, Amanda Susan Blackett passed on. Amanda is survived by her dear parents, Cindy and Gerry Blackett; her dear brother, Ray Blackett; her loving grandparents, Lee and Margie Bokman; her dear great-grandmother, Ida Bradford; and her step-sister, Candice Blackett. Amanda was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1988. She was a 2006 graduate of Northeast High School. She...

Sep 22, 2006

On Friday, September 22, 2006, Marvin Lee Harry of Pasadena passed away at the University of Maryland. Marvin is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Ann. He is the loving father of Linda Rafferty and Michael Harry. He is also survived by four loving grandchildren, his cherished mother, Doris Harry and dear brother, Dwight Harry. Marvin earned a...

Sep 22, 2006

On September 22, 2006, Lillian R. Foster passed on. Lillian is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Adam Foster; her dear children, Ernest Foster and Eileen Frazier; her dear brother, Thomas Sawyer; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Sawyer; her brothers, William, Johnny and Charles Sawyer; and her...

Sep 20, 2006

On September 20, 2006, Anna Marie Kaline passed on. Anna was a dear woman who is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William F. Kaline, Sr.; her loving sons, William F. Kaline, Jr. and Robert Kaline; her lovely daughter, Joan Lucas; her brother Warren Meyers; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her dear son, John...

Sep 20, 2006

On September 20, 2006, Howard F. Finney, III passed on. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy Finney; his children, Patrick and Terri Finney; his sister, Evelyn O'Connor; and two grandchildren. Howard was a native of Maryland. He resided in Linthicum for over 50 years. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1944...

Sep 19, 2006

On September 19, 2006, Kevin George Konsowski passed on. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Patricia "Trish" Konsowski; his dear step-daughter, Amanda Luckert; his dear son, Tyler Konsowski; his dear daughter, Kelsey Konsowski; his sisters, Karen Grant and Susan Corcoran; his brothers, Stephen, Brian and Chris Konsowski; his dear parents, Stephen and Sheila Konsowski; and many...

Sep 18, 2006

On Monday, September 18, 2006, Benjamin L. "Pop-Pop" Franklin, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center; he was 85-years old. A veteran of World War II, he overcame injuries sustained during the war to later attend Morgan State College. Subsequently, in 1957, he became one of the first African-American correctional officer's in the state of Maryland before...