Obituaries

Jun 21, 2019

Ronald “Ron” David Wasmus, 75, of Severna Park passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 21, 2019.

Ron was born in Baltimore to the late Clifton J. and Agnes E. (Conway) Wasmus, he was raised in Ferndale with his four siblings whom he shared a special bond that lasted their entire lives. He attended Glen...

Jun 21, 2019

Robert (Bob) William Edwards, 77, of Glen Burnie passed away on June 21, 2019 surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born July 22, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas. After high school he joined the US Navy, serving as an ETR2 aboard the destroyer USS Mansfield. He graduated from Texas Tech University, earning a degree in Electrical...

Jun 20, 2019

Anna “Marie” Krayzel, 88, of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully on June 20, 2019. Marie was born on February 22, 1931 in Kentucky to the late Robert V. and Nora H. Howard.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta A. Hlahulek and two brothers.  Marie is survived by her beloved husband of 56...

Jun 20, 2019

On June 20, 2019, Leo George Outen, 82, passed away at his home in Glen Burnie.  Leo was born on November 21, 1936, in Baltimore, to the late Naomi and Raymond Outen, Sr.  He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a Radar Operator, and then went on to work as a truck driver.  He was...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Theresa Ibironke Adeponle,69, passed away in Glen Burnie while visiting family. Theresa was a devoted wife who loved and supported her late husband through all circumstances and was deeply faithful to the call of motherhood. Her children meant the world to her and she continued to play a pivotal role in their lives until her death.

Theresa was...

Jun 13, 2019

On June 13, 2019, Mark Andrew Sigmund, 47, of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home. Mark was born on August 10, 1971, in Hof, Germany to the late Anna and Miroslav Sigmund. He graduated from Old Mill High School in 1989.

Mark is survived by his sister, Angela Sigmund; his brother, Victor J. Sigmund; his sister-in-law,...

Jun 12, 2019

Sara Frances Ferrell Shay, 100, of Linthicum passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019, surrounded by her family after a long and exceptional life. She was born into what has become known as the, "World’s Greatest Generation" in 1918, in Bluefield, West Virginia. She was the only child born into the loving home of the late William M. and...

Jun 12, 2019

On June 12, 2019, Daniel Conrad Dressel, of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Sharlote; loving son of Dave and Linda Dressel and Tish Slaughter; dear son-in-law of Charlotte and Buddy Locklear; caring brother of Roxana Dressel; beloved grandson of Elwood Curcio; and loving brother-in-law of Sallie Cornell and her husband, Jeffrey.  He is also survived...

Jun 9, 2019

Kreszenz Griffith, 89, of Glen Burnie, passed away at her daughter’s home on June 9, 2019. She was born in Mooseurach, Germany to the late Nikolaus and Anna Pessl. She enjoyed gardening and knitting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James D. Griffith.

She is survived by...

Jun 9, 2019

Joan Ann Grant Coughlin, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 9th.   Prior to moving to Maryland in 2001, she had been a life-long resident of Syracuse, New York.

She was born on February 23rd, 1934, the only child of Robert Andrew Grant and Eleanora Prell Grant.   She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jun 8, 2019

Michael “Trike” Terry, 66, of Glen Burnie passed away on June 8, 2019. Trike was born in Brooklyn Park to the late Alexander W., Jr. and Frieda H. (Merson) Terry. He graduated from Lansdowne High School in 1970. He married the love of his life Vicki Lynn Petty who he met on a blind date on April 5, 1975....

Jun 8, 2019

On June 8, 2019, Joy Melanie Backert, 58, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joy was born in Annapolis, on September 20, 1960, to Howard Rupp and the late Mary Rupp. She graduated from Queen Anne's High School and went on to work as the parts manager at Ramsey Pontiac. Joy...

Jun 7, 2019

Elmer “Bones” Lewis Upton, 94, of Port St. Lucie, FL formerly of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019 at his residence with his family.

Elmer a proud member of the, “World’s Greatest Generation” was born in Glen Burnie to the late Reuben W. and Martha (Duberke) Upton. He served his country faithfully and honorably...

Jun 3, 2019

Christina “Tina” Louise Bender Nazarian, 44, of Ferndale passed away on June 3, 2019.

Tina was born at the Roosevelt Naval Hospital in Puerto Rico to Don and Bonnie (Ettinger) Bender, while they were stationed there with the U.S. Navy. She grew up in Ferndale and graduated from the Baltimore School of the Arts, where she gained...

Jun 2, 2019

Amy Sue Pulliam, 28, of Severna Park passed away on June 2, 2019. Amy was born on April 14, 1991 in Baltimore. She is survived by her mother, Connie Pulliam and her husband, Ken Nyczaj; her father, Jerry Pulliam and his fiance’, M. Kelly Cook; her children, Noah and Cheyenne; her fiancé, John McDevitt; her sister, Julie Sluder and...

Jun 2, 2019

David Carl Christensen, 78, of Milford, Delaware passed away on June 2, 2019. David was born on December 27, 1940 in Merrill, Wisconsin. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force and later from NSA. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion. David enjoyed going to the casinos and to Las Vegas,...

Jun 1, 2019

On June 1, 2019, Gloria Norma Ross, 82, of Glen Burnie, passed away at North Arundel Health And Rehabilitation. Gloria was born in Baltimore, on January 21, 1937, to the late Julia and Henry Schaefer. She worked as a secretary for North Glen Elementary School and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, watching classic movies, and cheering on the Orioles. Gloria...

May 30, 2019

Muriel Aaron, 94, of Ferndale passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Westminster on May 30, 2019. Muriel was born in Baltimore to the late Leo J. and Anna I.(Krill) Riesett she was the 4th of 9 children. She shared a special bond with her siblings throughout life. She married the late Louis Aaron in...

May 30, 2019

On May 30, 2019 Daniel Hunter Howard, 32, son of Wayne Howard and Doris Hunter passed away surrounded by his family. His death leaves a missing link in a large family consisting of his beloved children, parents, fiancé, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. Please visit back for detailed life story.

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May 28, 2019

Barbara Lee Broyles, 76, of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Clifford Broyles. She is survived by her two loving children, Mary Boswell and her husband, Scott; and Sarah Powell and her husband, Mark. She is also survived by her brother, Melvin Howard, Jr....