Obituaries
Joseph Edward Hyson
Jan 13, 2021
Joseph Edward Hyson, 82, of Rosedale, passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Baltimore to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Hyson. He served in the National Guard and retired from the federal government after many years. He enjoyed watching football, shopping, fishing and driving charter buses on...
Margaret Catherine Mazurek
Jan 12, 2021
Margaret Catherine Mazurek, 88, of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 12, 2021, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Margaret was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 15, 1932, to the late Naomi and Nicholas Sarro. She started out her working career at the American Can Company and then Stanley Home Products as a sales representative. But...
Edward Heppding
Jan 12, 2021
Edward Carl Heppding, 90, of Trappe, Maryland, passed away on January 12, 2021, at his home. Edward was born on September 16, 1930, to the late Louise and Henry Heppding. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as a Sergeant and went on to work as a yard manager at General Wrecking. Edward...
Peggy Church
Jan 11, 2021
Peggy Ann Church, 87 of Linthicum passed away at her residence on Monday, January 11, 2021. Peggy was born on October 30, 1933 in Abilene, Virginia to the late Dana L. Greene and Gladys I. Greene. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Church and her brother, William “W.D.” Greene.
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Colleen Fratantuono
Jan 7, 2021
Colleen A. Fratantuono, 81, of Pasadena, passed away on January 7, 2021, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore to the late Michael and Teresa Flanigan. Colleen was a dedicated homemaker and mother. She was very active with her sons as they were growing up, never missing a game or camping trip with scouts. She was...
Wilbur "Pete" Lanier
Jan 5, 2021
Wilbur “Pete” Lanier, 91, passed away peacefully on 5 January 2021 after a brief illness. Pete was the loving husband of Hilda C. Lanier for the last 69 years. He was the devoted father to Leslie C. Kempler of Eldersburg, MD., Lynn N. Tyree (George) of Orange Park, FL., and Bruce A. Lanier (Susan) of Edgewater, MD. Pete was...
Martin Donegan
Jan 5, 2021
Marty was called home at the age of 88 on January 5, 2021. Just like everything in life, he managed his brief illness with faith in God, strength, and selfless concern for others.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Favazza Donegan, mother and father Katherine and Otto...
Patricia Mae Waner
Jan 3, 2021
Patricia Mae Waner, 72, of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 3, 2021, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Patricia was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 4, 1948, to the late Eva and Melvin Bierman. She was a dedicated housewife and was a member of the American Legion Post 40 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing BINGO,...
Diane Richardson
Jan 3, 2021
Diane Richardson, 65, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on January 3, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Baltimore to the late Albert and Violet Cole. Diane worked as a warehouse associate for 14 years at Under Armour. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Hiroko Simmons
Dec 31, 2020
Hiroko Simmons, 92, of Severn, MD went Home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020 after a long journey with dementia. She was born in Kyoto, Japan to the late Kiyoichi and Miki (maiden name Kishi) Sato. She was a member of Ferndale United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and watching...
Albert Willinghan
Dec 31, 2020
Albert “Al” G. Willinghan, 82, passed away on December 31, 2020 following a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia (a rare form of dementia) and complications from COVID-19. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Isabelle Cave Willinghan, and parents Albert T. Willinghan and Margaret V. Mitchell. He is survived by...
Patrick Rhatigan
Dec 30, 2020
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and decorated World War II Army veteran, Patrick Joseph Rhatigan, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020, at age 97. He was born July 11, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Irish immigrants, Andrew and Katherine Rhatigan. Patrick was the first of their children to be born...
Catherine Owings
Dec 29, 2020
Catherine Cecelia Owings, 91, of Linthicum, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 29th 2020. She was born in Maryland to Catherine and Robert Flint on July, 22nd 1929. She was a graduate of Glen Burnie High School, she went on to work for St. Agnes Hospital as a telephone operator. Catherine loved going dancing and was involved...
Kenneth Burington
Dec 28, 2020
Kenneth Dale Burington, 74 of Arnold, Maryland passed away on December 28, 2020. Ken was born on November 17, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Daryl and Helen Burington. Ken served in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War. He earned the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
Geoffrey Rei
Dec 28, 2020
Geoffrey Thomas Rei, 46, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on December 28, 2020 from complications of open heart surgery. Geoff enjoyed riding his Vespa and watching his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, with friends. He had a lifelong passion for music, particularly punk rock, and could often be found at local shows. He was well known...
Mary Rita Smith
Dec 28, 2020
Mary Rita Smith was born and raised in Baltimore. She attended St. Martin’s Catholic School, where she maintained perfect attendance during all her years. She graduated in 1942. She participated in many sports, i.e.: Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Bowling teams, winning many medals.
Upon graduation Mary Rita worked as a secretary for the Social Security Administration. She...
James Rentz, Jr.
Dec 26, 2020
James E. Rentz, Jr. “Ed” 78, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Ed was born on June 10, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Anna and James E. Rentz Sr. He spent his career working for Westinghouse/Northrop Grumman, as a Senior Engineering Staff Assistant. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed target/skeet shooting, and an...
Margaret Hobbs
Dec 25, 2020
Margaret Mary “Peggy” Hobbs, 79, was born on January 26, 1941 and died on December 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Wade Hobbs, parents James and Evelyn Wadsworth, mother in-law Margaret Hobbs, and brother Thomas Carter II. She is survived by her four children, Wade II, James (JC) and Susan...
William Nathaniel Hogan Jr.
Dec 24, 2020
William Nathaniel Hogan, Jr., age 35, of Clinton, Maryland unexpectedly passed away on December 24, 2020. He was born on January 3, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland. William (“Bill”) attended Severn Elementary school in Glen Burnie, Maryland before moving to Virginia Beach, Virginia where he graduated from Bayside High School as a straight ‘A’ student. He returned to Maryland at...
Vicki Lynn Whitehead
Dec 23, 2020
Vicki Lynn Whitehead, 63, of Ferndale, passed away on December 23, 2020. She was born in Baltimore to the late John and Dorothy Phoebus. She was an avid dog lover and enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with her family.
Vicki is survived by her cherished husband of 33 years, Doug; her loving children, Doug...