Obituaries

Emily Rachel Ciany

Emily Rachel Ciany

Nov 13, 2021

Emily Rachel Ciany entered eternal rest peacefully in the comfort of her home, on November 13, 2021, after suffering complications from dementia.  Born in 1931 to Emil and Vincentine Salzano; beloved wife of predeceased Matthew Charles for 69 years; devoted mother of Charles & wife Toni, Gary & wife Kathy, Brian, Anne Marie, and predeceased daughter Deborah Gavazzi; loving...

Mildred "Midge" Knell

Mildred "Midge" Knell

Nov 13, 2021

Midge Knell, 77, of Linthicum, Maryland passed away on November 13, 2021 at Saint Agnes Hospital. She was born in Baltimore on May 15, 1944. Midge was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas S. and Bertha J. Henderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Henderson.

Midge was the...

Shirley Ann Beck

Shirley Ann Beck

Nov 11, 2021

Shirley Ann was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who passed away on November 11, 2021 at the age of 86.

Shirley Ann was born and raised in Annapolis, Md. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School where she met and later married her husband, Rudy, in 1953.  Together they raised their family...

George Donohue Sr.

George Donohue Sr.

Nov 11, 2021

George Anthony Donohue Sr., 90, of Elvaton Acres in Millersville, passed away at his home on November 11, 2021. He was born in Baltimore to the late John and Zimmery Donohue. He graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School. George worked for Baltimore City Police Department for 23 years and went on to work for A & C Beverages,...

Thomas Mather

Thomas Mather

Nov 10, 2021

Thomas Robert Mather,88, of Glen Burnie, passed away on November 10, 2021. He was born in Baltimore, to the late Elwood and Edna Mather. Thomas honorably served his country in the United States Navy, with the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion “Seabees.”  Tom was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Agnes, for 68 years, and loving father,...

Eleanor Thompson

Eleanor Thompson

Nov 5, 2021

Eleanor Ann Thompson, 87 of Linthicum passed away on November 5, 2021. Eleanor was born on November 10, 1933 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Jessie and Margaret Thompson. She was a longtime member of Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church; the Phoenix Society, the Linthicum Woman’s Club, the Red Hat Society and Ski Club. She also volunteered at the...

Frances Holt

Frances Holt

Nov 3, 2021

Frances Brinson Holt, 86, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on November 3, 2021, at home after a six-year, hard-fought battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family.  Frances was born in Pamlico County, North Carolina, on July 2, 1935, to the late Eva and Gilbert Brinson.  A deeply devout Christian, she enjoyed playing the piano - she...

Eugune Allgaier

Eugune Allgaier

Nov 3, 2021

Eugene Alfred Allgaier, 89, of Linthicum, Maryland, passed away on November 3, 2021, at his home.  Gene was born in Long Island, New York on June 17, 1932, to the late Ida Allgaier and George Wheeler.  He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, and went on to work for 38 years on the B&O and CSX...

Regina Norwood

Regina Norwood

Oct 31, 2021

On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Regina Marie Norwood of Glen Burnie, MD. Daughter of the late Marjana and Jan Pielacha. Beloved wife of the late Miller E. Norwood and loving mother of Lisa  Norwood and her husband Frank Miles, Leslie Horning and her husband Lawrence, Linda Gaudet and her late husband Edmond and Lori Beatty and her late husband...

Harry Rosskopf, Jr.

Harry Rosskopf, Jr.

Oct 28, 2021

Harry Edwin Rosskopf, Jr., 85 of Glen Burnie passed away on October 28, 2021. Harry was born on April 29, 1936 in Baltimore to the late Harry Rosskopf, Sr. and Helen Hagen. Along with his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Reinhardt; his daughter, Laura Grimes McKelvey; and his sister, Patricia Claytor. He is...

Virginia Ensenat

Virginia Ensenat

Oct 28, 2021

Virginia Lee Ensenat, 88, of Severna Park, Maryland, passed away on October 28, 2021.  Virginia was born in Pound, Virginia, on June 13, 1933, to the late Robert E. and Laura E. Edwards.  A devout Christian, she enjoyed singing and playing the piano.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her devoted husband...

Norma Lapchak

Norma Lapchak

Oct 26, 2021

Norma Kay Lapchak, 73, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 26, 2021. She was born in Guatemala Bay, Cuba to the late Norman and Kathleen Jacoby. She was a dedicated employee to the federal government and retired after 50 years of service. When she wasn’t working, she could be found shopping or eating at various restaurants with her...

Edward Mcguire

Edward Mcguire

Oct 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Edward S. McGuire. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

James Schneider

James Schneider

Oct 21, 2021

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, James Allen Schneider of Elk Ridge, Utah. Husband of Crystal (Miller) Schneider and father of Ian, Dietrich and Amanda Schneider and Wendy Kelley. Brother of L. Susie Perrett, Nancy Glenn and John Schneider. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Timothy, Noah, Abigail, Danielle and Garrett Schneider and Crystal, Chester, Shannon and Adelaide Kelley and...

Wade Proffit

Wade Proffit

Oct 21, 2021

Wade Justin Proffit, 42, of Glen Burnie passed away on October 21, 2021 at his residence. Wade was born on August 26, 1979 in Baltimore. He attended Glen Burnie High School. Wade enjoyed drawing, bowling and basketball. He is survived by his parents, Charles Proffit, Sr. and Charlene Proffit; his daughter, Alisha Taylor, his sister, Faith Ann Proffit; his...

James Wright

James Wright

Oct 19, 2021

James L. “JL” Wright, age 80 of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. James was born on September 11, 1941 in Alto, Georgia to the late Carvin Thomas and Lucy Mae Kimsey Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wilburn Wright; first wife, Beverly...

Christopher Francazi

Christopher Francazi

Oct 18, 2021

Christopher Renero Francazi was born to Peter and Elizabeth Francazi on September 4, 1979. He died suddenly in a car accident on October 18th, doing a good deed, taking a relative to an appointment. He is survived by his younger brother, Michael Francazi; sister, Kate Huntzberry and her husband, Bill Huntzberry; nieces, Ava and Evelyn Huntberry of...

Margaret "Peggy" Gardner

Margaret "Peggy" Gardner

Oct 18, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Gardner passed peacefully Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family.

Peggy, an only child, was born on February 19,1937, to Melvin Forsythe and Doris Forsythe (nee Buckey). Growing up, she enjoyed an especially close relationship with her grandfather, Herman Forsythe, who spoiled her with love and new dresses. A lifelong...

Samuel Balzanna, Sr.

Samuel Balzanna, Sr.

Oct 16, 2021

Samuel Balzanna, Sr., 70, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on October 16, 2021. Sam was born on November 12, 1950, in Baltimore, to the late William and Alice Balzanna. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debbie Balzanna. He is survived by his children, Sam Balzanna, Jr. and his wife, Kelli, Tony Balzanna and his wife, Chrissy,...

Frederick Mandley Jr.

Frederick Mandley Jr.

Oct 16, 2021

Frederick Albert Mandley Jr., 84, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 16, 2021. He was born in Baltimore to the late Adelaide C. and Frederick Albert Mandley Sr. Known to some as “Ole Blue Eyes” or even “Soup Master”, our local weather guy wasn’t Bob or Marty; it was Freddie Jr.; always keeping us abreast on daily weather...