Obituaries

May 25, 2019

On May 25, 2019, James GARY Middlebrooks, 62, passed away doing what he loved best, working on a computer for a friend. Gary was born on December 26, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Janet and Harry Middlebrooks. He owned and operated his own computer business, A Computer Connection, and was a member of the Republican State Central...

May 22, 2019

On May 22, 2019, Nancy Wisor LaPorta, 84, of Linthicum, passed away at her home. Nancy was born on December 15, 1934, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Margaret and Albert Wisor. She was a Secretary in the Guidance Office at Richland Junior High in Johnstown, and after moving to Linthicum, she worked as a Secretary at Johns Hopkins...

May 22, 2019

Leona Laverne Peluso, 75, of Ferndale passed away surrounded by her family on May 22, 2019. Leona was born in Baltimore to the late William L. and Leona E. (Watkins) Schwartz. She grew up in a loving family she was one of three children raised in Baltimore and Pasadena. Her siblings remained close throughout their entire lives. She shared...

May 20, 2019

Lawrence Stanley Zalewski, 88, of Glen Burnie passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on May 20, 2019.

Lawrence was born in Fells Point to the late Frank and Mary (Cebula) Zalewski. He grew up in Fells Point and graduated from Patterson Park High School. He served his country faithfully and honorably during the Korean...

May 19, 2019

Alexandra Celey, known to friends as "Allie," passed away on May 19, 2019, at the age of 30 years.

Allie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Elizabeth Celey; her mother and stepfather Kristina and Earl Jenkins; her father and stepmother Glenn and Helen Celey; her maternal grandparents Alvin and Bernetta Crislip; her paternal grandparents Richard and...

May 19, 2019

Peacefully on May 19, 2019, Joseph Francis Geppi was greeted by Jesus with open arms. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Geppi, Leoba Reimers (Gary), JoAnna King (Perry) and Teresa Kohlway (Dave Keyser); his grandchildren, Zachary King and Christopher Kohlway; his siblings, Rose Rice, John, Philip, Charles and Robert Geppi. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife,...

May 19, 2019

Michael Francis Lind, 70, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2019.  He was born on October 30, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William and Virginia Lind.  Mike is survived by his ever faithful and loving wife, Linda K. Boles Lind.  He was preceded in death by his brother,...

May 19, 2019

On May 19, 2019 Zhana Joyan Lusane-Hespeth passed away. The beloved daughter of Westley Hespeth and Anita Lusane and the loving mother of Zayden Jayon. Lusane-Ramesh. She leaves behind cherished siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and special friends. The family will gather at a later date to remember and celebrate this amazing life.

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May 17, 2019

Grace Marie Hodges, 91, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019. She was born in Baltimore to the late Lawrence and Gertrude Moyer. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, knitting and spending time with her son. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Hodges Sr.; and her siblings, Catherine Glacken...

May 16, 2019

Rebecca D. Baker, 78, longtime resident of Odenton, passed away on May 16, 2019 at Morningside House of Friendship. She was born in Frederick, Maryland to the late Harold Nusbaum and Dorothy Mary Ella (Bussard) Devilbiss. At an early age, her family moved to the Odenton area where they were members of Nichols Bethel U.M.C. She graduated from Arundel...

May 16, 2019

Joyce Barbara Fletcher, 71, of Severn, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born on March 13, 1948, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Charles L. Griffin and Elizabeth M. Pridgen. Joyce was a dedicated civil service worker as an education technician at the U.S. Naval Academy. She and her husband Gene...

May 15, 2019

Our beloved father, Joseph Patrick Michael Corrigan, lll of Glen Burnie, Maryland and Bristow, Virginia passed away on May 15, 2019 at the age of 91. “Pat” is predeceased by his wife, Leslee and his parents Joseph and Helen Corrigan. Pat is survived by his sister, Patricia (Charles) and  six children, Colleen (Brian, deceased), Patrick, Eileen (Greg), Erinann (Jamie),...

May 11, 2019

Martin E. Sander, 98, of Millersville, passed away on May 11, 2019.  Martin was born on June 28, 1920 in Odenton, Maryland, to the late Fritz and Martha Sander.  He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII, and then went to work for BGE, retiring as a General Foreman after 42 years of service.  He enjoyed...

May 9, 2019

Mary Ola (Dodson) Marshall, 93, of Arden on the Severn, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019.

Mary was born on February 17, 1926 in Danville, Va. She was the 11th of 12 children born to the late Roy W. and Myrtie W. (Owen) Dodson. She was raised in a loving family on a tobacco farm. Mary...

May 7, 2019

On May 7, 2019, Joan Ellen Bidinger, 76, passed away at Hospice of the Chesapeake Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, Maryland.  Joan Ellen was born on September 23, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Rosalia and John Sipes, III.  She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Ferndale and now a member of Rejoice Fellowship in...

May 7, 2019

Phyllis Anne Evans-Olinger, 73, of New Freedom, PA, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home surrounded by her family on May 7, 2019. She is the beloved wife of the late Ronald Olinger; devoted mot her of Bridgett Tyler and her husband, Thomas Jr., Charles A. Thompson and his wife, Beth; loving grandmother of Christal Tuttle, Felicia Tuttle, Thomas Tyler...

May 6, 2019

Linda Lee Evans, 58, of Glen Burnie passed away on May 6, 2019. Linda was born in Baltimore to Thomas C. and Joan E. (Dietz) Fraser and raised in Ferndale. She graduated from Archbishop Spalding High School in 1979. She married David Evans in Oct. of 1980. In the past Linda worked at BWMC as an E.E.G. Technician and...

May 4, 2019

On May 4, 2019, Robert Ellis Fowler “Bob”, 78, passed away at Chesapeake Future Care in Arnold, Maryland.  Bob was born on May 29, 1940, in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Margaret and Robert Fowler.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army as a PFC from 1963-1966.  Bob then went on to work at Baltimore Aircoil...

May 4, 2019

Matthew David Clarke, 36, of Pasadena passed away suddenly on May 4, 2019. The name Matthew means gift of God and he spent his life being just that. Matthew was the middle child of Steve and Barbara (Weller) Clarke. He grew up in Pasadena and graduated from Calvary Baptist Academy in 2001. He married Allison Gray on July 19,...

May 3, 2019

On May 3, 2019, Bernard C. Sokolis, of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Jean; devoted father of Bernie Sokolis; cherished grandfather of Cory Sokolis, Ryan Sokolis and his wife, Samantha; loving great-grandfather of Lincoln Sokolis; and dear brother of Teresa Sokolis Monka and Agnes Sokolis Sampson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Bernard honorably...