Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

On July 14th, 2020, Rachel Bonet Thompkins of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away in a tragic car accident at the age of 19.

Rachel was born on August 31st, 2000 in Columbia, MD, to Raymond and Dana (Mollica) Thompkins. A member of the 2018 class of Glen Burnie High School, she was a passionate artist and a...

Jul 13, 2020

Victoria “Vicki” Lee Bors gained her angel wings on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the age of 65. She was born on July 10, 1955 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Rev. Jack & Catherine Buckingham. She is survived by her beloved husband Joseph E. Bors, cherished children Susan Collins, Steven Bush, David Bush, and stepsons Peter Bors and...

Jul 13, 2020

Josephine Shea Fahrenkopf (“Jo”) of Annapolis, Maryland passed away on July 13, 2020 at the age of 96.  She previously lived in Teaneck, New Jersey; Leonia, New Jersey; New York, New York; and, Louisville, Kentucky.

She attended the St. Philip Neri School in Louisville, the Notre Dame Academy in Staten Island, New York, and the New School,...

Jul 11, 2020

Judith Donaldson Covern, 73, of Deale, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Judy was born on June 11, 1947, in Annapolis, Maryland, to the late Grace and Wylie Donaldson, Sr.  She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University and went on to work as an Analyst at N.S.A....

Jul 11, 2020

Dolores “Irma” Grady Boulware, 92 of Severna Park passed away on July 11, 2020. Irma was born on June 1, 1928 in Washington, DC to the late Charles and Edith Grady. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David E. Boulware; her daughter, Anita A. Boulware and her daughter-in-law, Patricia Boulware. Irma is survived by her children,...

Jul 9, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8th, 2020, Denise Michele Haire (Smallwood), 54, of Rising Sun, passed away at her parents’ home in Cooksville.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Mike; cherished daughters, Katherine, Anna and Valerie; devoted parents, Wilson and Kathy Smallwood; loving sisters, Debbie Smallwood and Stacey Soltis; dear nieces and nephew, Abbey, Alayna and Dan Soltis; and many cousins....

Jul 8, 2020

James A. Spieker Jr., 72, of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home on July 8, 2020. He was born in Tacoma, Washington to the late Edith O. and James A. Spieker Sr. Growing up, his family moved around a lot due to his father serving in the military. He has lived in Washington, Georgia, New York, the Philippines,...

Jul 7, 2020

Linda M. Poteet, 65, of Stevensville, passed away on July 7, 2020. She was born in Baltimore to the late Margaret and Walter Hudyma. She was an active member of Walking With Purpose. Linda enjoyed collecting fine art, cruising, crafting, scrapbooking, spending time with her grandchildren and snuggling her dogs.

Linda is survived by her beloved husband,...

Jul 5, 2020

Katherine Lucille Vick Marlow, 95, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020.  Katherine was born on May 15, 1925, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Sadie and Guy Vick.  Katherine’s family was the most important thing to her, but she also enjoyed dancing, bowling, and playing shuffle board.

Katherine was predeceased by her devoted husband of 54...

Jul 4, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Wilson, 79, of Glen Burnie passed away on July 4, 2020. Pat was born on February 14, 1941 in Baltimore to the late Ollie and Louise Boardman. She enjoyed playing BINGO, sewing and her crossword puzzles. Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Wilson. She is survived by her children, Cathy Brown-Tippett and...

Jul 3, 2020

Michael Lee Schaeffer, 54, of Baltimore, passed away on July 3, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1965, in Baltimore to the late Richard and Virginia Schaeffer. Michael was known for his love of all things cars, classic cars, NASCAR, but his pride and joy, was his beautiful 1963 Nova Deuce, Michael would faithfully wash his car once...

Jul 1, 2020

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Edward R. Kelliher, Jr., 44, of Hanover, MD passed away unexpectedly. He was born in Massachusetts to Susan  and Edward Kelliher, Sr. He graduated from Arundel Senior High School. Ed had a huge heart, was very caring, and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, paintballing,...

Jul 1, 2020

Walter (Tootie) Ulysses Jones was born in Northumberland County, Virginia on November 26, 1931 to the late Walter and Grace Rousby Jones.  He departed this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 after a brief illness. Tootie grew up in Reedville, Virginia where he received his education at Rosenwald High School. At a young age he joined Shiloh Baptist Church...

Jun 29, 2020

Rich Terzigni, 71, of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 29, 2020. He was born in Baltimore to the late Emilio and Mary Terzigni. Rich was the life of the party and also had the loudest mouth. He could be heard clear across the room. He enjoyed spending time with his family, boating and hot tubbing. He loved going...

Jun 26, 2020

Anne Marie Murphy, 97, of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 26, 2020. She was one of nine children born to the late Peter J. and Barbara Cunningham. Anne was an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...

Jun 23, 2020

Peggy F. Clarke, 86, passed away on June 23, 2020. Peggy was born on October 6, 1933 in Pennsylvania to the late James and Myrtle Fairbank. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Clarke. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Lisa England and her husband, Kenneth; and her son, Michael Clarke; her grandchildren, Shawn Loving and his wife,...

Jun 22, 2020

On Monday, June 22, 2020, Elizabeth M. Groszer, 96, of Elkridge; beloved wife of the late Edward L. Groszer; dear and devoted friend of the late Joseph Gault; loving aunt of Shirley Smith, Elaine Hartman, Kathy Rankin and James Campion. She is also survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Elizabeth was employed by Tuerkes, Inc. for 35 years. She was a beloved aunt and...

Jun 20, 2020

On Saturday, June 20, 2020, David Dale Cosner Sr., 64, of Pasadena, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Dave was born on June 24, 1955, in Baltimore to the late Dale and Ethel Cosner nee Hart and grew up in Curtis Bay.

Dave graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1973 and attended University of Maryland...

Jun 20, 2020

On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Sylvia Mae (Harrill) Kondner, 66, of Catonsville passed away at home.  She was born on May 14, 1954 in Arbutus to the late Sylvia (White) and Luther B. Harrill, Sr.  Surviving her are her husband of 33 years, Richard D. Kondner; siblings, Luther Harrill, Jr., Rodney a. Harrill, Bonnie S. Murray and Margery Stuart;...

Jun 17, 2020

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Benno Ray Wallace, 71, of Linthicum Heights passed away at home with family by his side.  He was the husband of Carol (Almond) Wallace for 28 years.  Benno was born on June 20, 1948, in Baltimore to the late Walter G. and Florence S. Wallace.

Benno graduated from Towson Senior High School...