Obituaries
Catherine E. Whitacre
Jun 28, 2022
Catherine Elizabeth Whitacre, 85, of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 28, 2022, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 4, 1937, to the late Marian and Melvin Mills. Catherine worked at Social Security Administration from the 1960’s through the late 1990’s, working her way up to Supervisor. She was a member...
Gustave Balaz
Jun 27, 2022
On Monday, June 27, 2022, Gustave Steve Balaz of Nottingham, MD, formerly of Linthicum, MD. passed away at his home. Husband of the late Edna Balaz, loving father of Matthew A. Balaz, Lisa B. Hahn and Steven F. Balaz and his wife Valerie. Brother of Frank J. Balaz and the late Edith Schuster. Devoted grandfather of Tiffany, Bobby, Matt,...
Luray (Perry) Mann
Jun 27, 2022
On Monday, June 27, 2022, Luray Anna Semmler Mann, “Momma Ray,” “Toots,” “GiGi,” passed away peacefully with family by her side. Loving mother of Richard C. Perry and his wife Faith, Edward A. Perry and his wife Karla and Laura Diegel and her husband John. Devoted grandmother of Charles, Liberty, Calvert, Rachel, Nancy, Justin, Amanda, Allison, Jessica, Justine and the late...
Michael Williams
Jun 25, 2022
Michael Frank Williams, 70 of Ferndale, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2022. Michael was born on February 5, 1952 in Baltimore. He is survived by his beloved wife, Tammie Williams; his brother, Richard Williams (Wendy); his niece, Lisa Collins (Steven) and their son, Jacob; his nephew, Stephen Williams (fiancé, Felicia Pendorf); his mother and father in-law, Sandra and...
Byron Jones
Jun 24, 2022
Byron Lee Jones, 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Severn, MD on June 24, 2022. He was born in North Carolina to the late Mildred and Helen (Robbins) Jones. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Byron is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Jones; loving daughters, Melissa Mollock and Erin Jones; cherished grandchildren, Abigail, Jacob and...
Sandra Brusberg
Jun 23, 2022
Sandra Kay Brusberg, 81, of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 23, 2022. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Hubert Herschel and Edith Marie Holdsworth. She retired from the Anne Arundel County Public School System after 44 years of service. Sandra enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons, playing BINGO and slots. In...
Jimmy Gabriel Obando Ponce
Jun 20, 2022
Jimmy Gabriel Obando Ponce, 44, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on June 20, 2022, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Jimmy was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on May 19, 1978, to Maria Orfelia Obando and the late Pompilio Obando Lainez. He was a kitchen designer by trade, a devout Christian, and he enjoyed playing video games, watching...
Layton "Bud" Jones
Jun 20, 2022
On Monday, June 20, 2022, Layton “Bud” Jones, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away in his home. He was born in Easton, Maryland, to the late Annabelle and Carrol Jones.
Bud is survived by his devoted lifelong partner of 42 years, Carol Ann West; his loving children, Patty “Sissy” Bewig (David York) and Steve...
Ellen Smeltzer
Jun 19, 2022
Ellen L. Smeltzer, 72, passed away on June 19, 2022 after a long illness from Parkinson’s Disease, but as promised by her husband and daughter, she was brought home to pass peacefully. Ellen was born on January 9, 1950 to Franklin and Louise Sunstrom. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bill Smeltzer; her children, Wendy Gentry,...
Elizabeth Westendorf
Jun 19, 2022
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Elizabeth Kelbaugh Westendorf of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Loving mother of Catherine L. Farthing, Elizabeth A. Miller and her husband Craig, Rebecca Westendorf and her partner Joe, Polly Victorine and her husband Steve, Stanley Westendorf, Jr. and his partner Jackie, Paul Farthing, Jr. and his wife Donna...
A.B. "Bill" Holly, Jr.
Jun 18, 2022
A.B. "Bill" Holly, Jr., ret. Maj., US Army, of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 18, 2022. Known to family and friends as Bill, Bubby, Dad and PopPop, he lived his life as both a fun-loving spirit and a perpetual student. Before he spent his days fishing or playing with grandkids and great-grandkids, Bill taught himself auto mechanics, electrical...
Shirley Collison
Jun 18, 2022
Shirley Helen Collison, 88, a resident of Glen Burnie for over 55 years passed away on June 18, 2022. Shirley was born on September 6, 1933 in Baltimore City to the late Willard George and Anna Amelia (nee Walton) Somers. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles “Butch” I. Perry, III; and her brother, Francis “Frank” Somers. Shirley...
George E. Arbic
Jun 18, 2022
George E. Arbic, 75, of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 18, 2022, at his home. George was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 14, 1946, to the late Elizabeth and Harold Arbic. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Corporal, from 1965-1969. He then went on to work as an exterior electrician...
George T. Belch
Jun 18, 2022
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, George Thomas Belch of Riva, Maryland, passed away peacefully. He was born in Severn, Maryland, to the late Hilda and George J. Belch.
George was predeceased by his wife, Joan A. “Giggy” Belch and his dear siblings, James Belch, Ralph Belch, and June Belch. He is survived by his...
Dorothy W. Drenner
Jun 17, 2022
On June 17, 2022; Dorothy W. Drenner (Weckesser); beloved wife of the late Dewey A. Drenner; devoted mother of Dennis A. Drenner and his wife Barbara, Darlene A. Gilligan and her late husband Rick, Douglas A. Drenner and his wife Lynne, Dale A. Drenner and his wife Connie; loving sister of David Weckesser and his wife Barbara, Maysie Presti...
Samuel Graffious
Jun 17, 2022
On Friday, June 17, 2022, Samuel “Sam” Leroy Graffious, Sr. of Baltimore, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Betty Lee Graffious, loving father of Janet L. Reuther and her husband “Junior”, Linda L. Pappas and her husband Jim, Patricia L. Morris and her husband Mark, Susan L. Stump and her husband “Bubby”, Phillip L....
Anthony Abramczyk
Jun 16, 2022
Anthony Gerard Abramczyk, 67, of Severn, passed away on June 16, 2022. He was born in Baltimore to the late Edward M. and Mary C. (Piechocki) Abramczyk. Tony worked as an Electronics Technician at Northrop Grumman, retiring after 40+ years of service. He was a member of Northrop Grumman Westinghouse Shooting Sports Club, Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore and...
Catherine "Kay" Ebkens
Jun 13, 2022
Catherine “Kay” M. Ebkens, 87 of South Baltimore passed away on June 13, 2022. Kay was born on November 29, 1934 in Baltimore to the late Leo and Marie Washenfeldt. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard E. Ebkens, her brother, Leo C. Washenfeldt, Jr. and her son-in-law, John Krull, Jr. She is...
Marion Dorr
Jun 11, 2022
Marion “Gongi” Dorr, 97 of Delaware and formerly of Glen Burnie passed away on June 11, 2022. Mrs. Dorr was born on April 21, 1925 in Baltimore to the late Roland and Fern Lowman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin G. Dorr. She is survived by her children, Joyce Wetzel (George) and Marvin Dorr (Alice); her...
Noemi Perez
Jun 11, 2022
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Noemi “MiMi”, “YaYa” Perez of Hanover, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Donald L. Kinney, loving mother of Sierra and Selena Francis. Daughter of Ramon and Carmen Perez. Grandmother of nAthena Rogers. She is also survived by her siblings; Ramon Perez, Elizabeth Perez, Desire Perez and many...
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