Obituaries

Willis Schonowski, Sr.

Willis Schonowski, Sr.

Apr 11, 2021

Willis Norman Schonowski, Sr., 84, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away on April 11, 2021.  Willis was born on December 30, 1936, in Baltimore, to the late Virginia and Robert Schonowski.  He attended Southern High School for the first two years, and then was recruited by Calvert Hall College High School to play soccer and baseball for...

Lawrence Shiflett Sr.

Lawrence Shiflett Sr.

Apr 11, 2021

Lawrence C. Shiflett, Sr., 91, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on April 11, 2021. Larry was born in Baltimore on April 1, 1930 to the late Castie and Catherine Shiflett. He attended Gwynns Falls Park Junior High followed by the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute where he played football and graduated in 1949. Larry worked briefly at J.J. Haines, prior...

Eunice Adkins

Eunice Adkins

Apr 11, 2021

Eunice M. Adkins, age 58 of Baltimore, Maryland was surrounded by loved ones when she went to be with her Lord April 11, 2021.

Eunice was born January 14, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland and spent time in Baltimore and Pasadena.  She graduated from Northeast Senior High School.

She was a devoted member of Robert Fitzgerald’s...

Norma Culp

Norma Culp

Apr 7, 2021

Norma L. Culp, 80, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on April 7, 2021. She was born in Bayard, West Virginia to the late Frank and Elsie Weasenforth. Norma enjoyed spending time with her family, making Christmas ornaments, baking and traveling to the mountains. She was also an active volunteer for the Boy Scouts and...

Henrietta Rogers

Henrietta Rogers

Apr 5, 2021

Mrs. Henrietta Rogers, born on January 13, 1929 in Hartford Connecticut, has departed this life on April 5, 2021.

She is survived by her son John Earl Rogers IV, wife (Fay Rogers). Two grandson’s, Joshua Brickner, John Earl Rogers V., and a host of other relatives and friends.

She is proceeded in death by her husband...

Catalina Ordansa

Catalina Ordansa

Apr 5, 2021

Catalina Mola Ordansa, 82, of Glen Burnie, passed away on April 5, 2021, at Stella Maris.  Catalina was born in Taal, Batangas, Philippines, on April 30, 1938, to the late Sofia and Pedro Mola.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Rizal College in the Philippines.  She taught elementary school in her native country,...

Shirley Sienkiewicz

Shirley Sienkiewicz

Apr 3, 2021

Shirley A. Sienkiewicz, 85, of Severna Park passed away on Saturday, April 3rd 2021. She was born in Maryland to the late Emily and Jesse Everitt on January 5th 1936. She was born and raised in the Dundalk area, and graduated from Dundalk High School. She worked several years in sales for K-Mart, she also was a member of the Women’s...

Paul Vojik

Paul Vojik

Apr 2, 2021

Paul Joseph Vojik, 77, of Glen Burnie, passed away on April 2, 2021 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore to the late Albert and Marie Vojik. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam and retired from the State of Maryland after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed building Legos and going to...

Frances Lowman

Frances Lowman

Apr 1, 2021

Frances Ann Lowman, 81, of Millersville, formerly of Odenton, passed away on April 1, 2021, at her home.  Fran was born in Ellicott City, Maryland, on September 3, 1939, to the late Josephine and Charles Bewley.  She enjoyed word puzzles, playing cards, and loved spending time with her family.

Fran...

Bryan Groff

Bryan Groff

Mar 30, 2021

Bryan W. Groff, 64, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, while at home. He was born on December 29, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland. Bryan is the son of Oscar J. Groff and the late Lucille "Patricia" Groff (Gibson). He lived in Glen Burnie until moving to Leesburg, Virginia in 1984 where he pursued a...

Jean Marshall

Jean Marshall

Mar 27, 2021

Jean E. Marshall, 88 of Brooklyn Park passed away on March 27, 2021. Jean was born on April 29, 1932 to the late George and Florence Warfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Marshall. Jean is survived by her three children, Wanda L. Stanley (Art), Madalyn L. Austin (Michael) and Rodney W. Marshall (Corinne)....

Shirley Ross

Shirley Ross

Mar 26, 2021

Shirley M. Ross, 77, of Glen Burnie passed away on March 26, 2021. Shirley was born on November 11, 1943 in Cumberland, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Ross, Jr. and her brother, Larry T. Gross. Shirley is survived by her two sons, Steve Ross (Barbara) and Earl Ross, III (Starlea); her grandchildren, Holley...

Donald Merritt, Sr.

Donald Merritt, Sr.

Mar 25, 2021

Donald B. Merritt, Sr., 89, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. He was born on April 19, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Augusta & Roland Merritt. He attended Catonsville High School and was in the graduating Class of 1949. He joined the United States Air Force and served...

David Nackeeran Saminathan

David Nackeeran Saminathan

Mar 24, 2021

David Nackeeran Saminathan, son of Swaminathan Chinnamuthu and Sivagnanam Swaminathan was born on April 5, 1967 in Salem, India. He was a beloved Father, Husband, Brother, and Friend to many all across the world. He grew up with his four sisters and many cousins. He got married on September of 1996. He worked hard to succeed and provide his family with...

Charles Rohrbaugh, Jr.

Charles Rohrbaugh, Jr.

Mar 21, 2021

Charles Louis Rohrbaugh, Jr., 87, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on March 21, 2021.  Charles was born on April 12, 1933, in Baltimore, to the late Helen and Charles Rohrbaugh, Sr. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as a Corporal.  Charles went on to work at Merritt Properties, rising to the...

Gary Schittone

Gary Schittone

Mar 21, 2021

Gary L. Schittone, 66 of Glen Burnie passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1954 in Queens, New York to the late Angelo and Janice Schittone. Gary graduated from North Babylon High School in 1972 and the University of Maryland University College in 1979. He served in the US Army as a Sergeant from...

Karen Fowler

Karen Fowler

Mar 20, 2021

On March 20, 2021, Karen Jean Fowler, 68, passed away at her home.  Karen was born on March 26, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Margaret and Robert Fowler.  She worked as a government contractor in warehouse operations and was an avid scratch off player and enjoyed watching classic television – especially British programs. ...

Shirley Gerard

Shirley Gerard

Mar 16, 2021

Shirley Lee Gerard, devoted wife of the late Claude Gerard, died on March 16, 2021 after a courageous struggle with breast cancer.  She was 83.  Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of William C. Lee and Lucretia Farley.  Both of her parents were small business owners.  Shirley’s mother brought her to Baltimore as a child,...

Dennis Cook

Dennis Cook

Mar 15, 2021

Dennis F. Cook, 65, of Glen Burnie passed away on March 15, 2021. He was known to many family and friends as "Cookie.” Dennis was born on June 5th 1955, in D.C. to Fulton and Eleanor Cook. He is survived by his partner of 31 years, Jeanne M. Harthausen; his Step-Daughter's, Janis (Frank) Miller of Pasadena, MD. and Laura...

William Downs

William Downs

Mar 13, 2021

William E. Downs, 82 of Millersville passed away on March 13, 2021. Bill was born on December 14, 1938 in Baltimore. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Doris Downs; his daughter, Dawn Lee and her husband, Sewall; his grandchildren, Hannah and Preston Lee; and his brother, Emory Downs. Bill was preceded in death by his...