Obituaries

Apr 4, 2006

On April 4, 2006, Celia Rosedna "Rose" McMahan of Severn passed away at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Wallace E. McMahan Sr. for 48 years; Devoted mother of Barbara Weber, Wallace E. McMahan Jr. and Ronald W. McMahan; Loving sister of Wilma Bruffy, Roscoe Green, Lucy Hampton, Jim Green, Grace Jarvis and the late Lee Meehan;...

Apr 4, 2006

On April 4, 2006, John Sterling Fessler passed on. John will be missed by many people, including his lovely wife of 44 years, Muriel C. Fessler; his loving daughters, Theresa Rose and Cheryl Fessler; and his dear granddaughters, Megan and Melody Rose. John was born in 1938 in Pennsylvania. He earned a Certificate in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. John...

Apr 4, 2006

On April 4, 2006, Omer Haywood Dinsmore passed on. Omer was predeceased by his loving wife of 38 years, Fannie Ruth Hill Dinsmore; and his loving wife of 11 years, Mae Henri Dinsmore. Omer is survived by his companion, Penny Eurie; his dear daughter, Janice L. McFayden; his dear sons, Stewart W. and Dennis K. Dinsmore; his loving sister, Elsie...

Apr 3, 2006

On April 3, 2006, Marie C. Lechert passed on. Marie was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Edward J. Lechert, Sr. She is survived by her dear son, Edward J. Lechert, Jr and his wife Karen; her grandchildren, Annette, Michele and Billy; and her great-grandchildren, Taylor Marie, Brandon, Stephen and Josh. Marie was also predeceased by her parents,...

Apr 3, 2006

On April 3, 2006, Cora Clark Arend passed on. Cora was predeceased by her loving husband of 31 years, Dr. Paul J. Arend. She is survived by her dear son, Dr. Anthony Clark Arend. Cora was predeceased by her dear parents, Johnnie and Lillian Clark. Cora graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1947. She earned a Bachelor of Science...

Apr 2, 2006

On April 2, 2006, Kevin Gresdow passed on. Kevin is survived by his loving mother, Mary Ann Gresdow and his dear step-father, Ronald Gresdow, who raised his for most of his life; his dear brother, Tony Gresdow; and his lovely grandmother, Mary Fauver. Kevin was predeceased by his dear father, Galen Smith; his lovely daughter, Kaya Marie Glesdow; and his...

Mar 29, 2006

On March 29, 2006, Marian "Gram" A. Kuczinski of Severn, MD. Marian was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Stephen Kuczinski. She is survived by her dear children Ramona Conroy, Stephen Kuczinski, Jr., Larry Kuczinski, and Dan Kuczinski; her loving brothers, Bobby, Gene, Norman, and Leonard Barry; her dear sisters, Joan Whitacre, Doris Geyer, and Lois...

Mar 29, 2006

On March 29, 2006, Norma Marie Parks of Severna Park, formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away. Devoted wife of the late Robert V. Parks for 47 years; Loving daughter of Eleanora Deter and the late Harry Deter; Beloved mother of Robert Parks Sr., Harry Parks, John Parks, Richard Parks, Nora DeGrange and Kathleen Strong; Caring sister of the late Sally...

Mar 28, 2006

On March 28, 2006, Norman "Steve" Stephens passed away at the age of 82. Devoted husband of the late Janet M. Stephens for 39 years; Beloved father of Norma Stephens Campbell, James M. Stephens and the late Robert Stephens; Loving brother of Clyde and Albert Stephens; Cherished grandfather of 3 and great-grandfather of 2. Steve was a Postal Worker in...

Mar 27, 2006

On March 27, 2006, Mary Esther Ellis passed on. Mary was predeceased by her first husband of many years, Jesse Kirby, Sr., with whom she enjoyed a long happy marriage; and her second husband of 2 years, Rob Ellis, a loving man. Mary is survived by her dears sons, Jesse, Jr., Charles, James and John Kirby; her brothers, Charles Cosner...

Mar 27, 2006

On March 27, Mark A. Novak of Glen Burnie. Loving son of Frank Novak and Claudia Ritter. Caring brother to Frank J., Mike, John, and Matthew Novak, Cheryl A. Geise, and Susan LaDeau. Dear step-son to Harriette Novak. In his spare time, Mark enjoyed watching and attending automobile racing events and camping. Service

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Mar 27, 2006

On March 27, 2006, Mary Agnes Card passed on. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 34 years, Gilbert Card. She is survived by her dear daughter, Anna E. Sachs; her loving sisters, Lillian Anderson, Theresa Knight, Gertrude Burke, Helen Eckard and Mary K. Kelly; her brothers, Wallace, Jimmy and Leo "Beenie" Lathroum; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mary...

Mar 25, 2006

On March 25, Herbert S. Sawyer of Glen Burnie,MD. Beloved husband of the late Rita R. Sawyer, devoted father of Christine Frank and Barbara Bale. Cherished brother to Thomas Sawyer. Beloved grandfather to 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mildred Sawyer, and one sister, Eileen Rauch. Interment cremation.

Mar 24, 2006

On March 24, 2006, Francisco LaPorte passed on. Francisco was predeceased by his dear wife, Anna LaPorte. He is survived by his brother, Angel Torres; his son, Louis LaPorte Davilla; and his daughter, Maria Perez. Francisco was born in Puerto Rico. He worked for the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1982 when he retired. Francisco was a member of the...

Mar 24, 2006

On Friday, March 24, 2006, Lorraine Bernice Herd passed on. Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, William Herd; her sons, Michael and William Herd; and her sister, Patricia Faulkner. She was predeceased by her sisters, Anna Hines and Dolores Kreczmar. Lorraine was educated at the St. Jerome Vocational School. She enjoyed a career as a Computer...

Mar 22, 2006

On March 22, 2006 Edward S. Bogdan of Linthicum passed away. Devoted husband of Karen Bogdan (nee Shuley) for 38 years; Loving father of Stephen Bogdan; Cherished friend and half-brother of Edward Miller, Caring uncles of one niece and one nephew. He is predeceased by his mother, Helen Lesniewski and two brothers, Andrew and Robert Bogdan. Ed has lived in...

Mar 19, 2006

On March 19, 2006, Rolan Kenneth "Ken" Raeke, Sr. passed on. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Pamela Raeke; his dear sons, Bart, Kenny and Kevin Raeke; his brother, Bernie Raeke; his sister, Sheila Reese; and many dear grandchildren. Ken was a service writer with Tate Chrysler for many years. He enjoyed many hobbies, including computer...

Mar 17, 2006

On March 17, 2006, William H. "Wee" Johnson, passed on. William was a resident of Glen Burnie for 10 years. He had previously resided in Baltimore. He was the beloved companion of Mildred Bruchey; devoted father of Kathleen Ryan, Jack Bruchey, David Bruchey, Arlene Austin and the late William Johnson Jr. and Lorraine Swann; the loving brother of John Johnson,...

Mar 16, 2006

On March 16, 2006, Albert A. Clause, Jr. passed on. Albert is survived by his dear sisters, Gloria Kirby and Shirley Warfield; his sister-in-law, Shirlee Clause; and many nieces and nephews. Albert was predeceased by his brother, Wilbur "Bill" Clause. Albert was born in 1919. He lived in Maryland all of his life. He was and electrician for Crown-Cork &...

Mar 16, 2006

Julius Clifton Callis, Jr., 91, of Brooklyn Park, Maryland, died March 16 at the Glen Burnie Health and Rehabilitation Center in Glen Burnie. He was born November 23, 1914 in St. Mary's County, Maryland where he lived until he was 22. He then moved to Baltimore and then Brooklyn Park where he lived for 69 years. Julius was employed as...