Obituaries
Barbara Jeanne Plews
Jul 21, 2026
Barbara Jeanne Plews, 83, passed away peacefully after a 10-year battle with dementia, she was surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born November 29, 1942, she was the 3 rd of 8 children born to the late Richard William Graham Plews and Maude Helen Plews (Nee Kremer).
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings Robert A. (Bobby)...
Ellen Spence Wakeham
Jul 20, 2026
She was born Ellen Spence Thompson on August 2, 1941 in Belfast, Northern Ireland and she has been a resident of Severn, MD for the past 20 years. She enjoyed a long and successful career with Bank of America where she worked for 42 years rising to the level of Vice President. Following her retirement she worked as the manager...
James Alexander Parker
Jul 19, 2026
James Alexander Parker, 73, an Elkridge resident, died on July 19, 2026, during the night, his wife was soon by his side. James had been receiving excellent care at the St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Catonsville, until he passed. He was born on May 21, 1953, in Ft. Meade, to Charles Michael Conrad and Laura May (Settles) Parker. While attending...
Patricia Ann McGuire
Jul 19, 2026
She was born Patricia Ann Baer on May 12, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl Baer and Myrtle Robinson Baer and she was a resident of Anne Arundel County for 66 years. She took great pride in caring for her home and family as well as her dogs. She was called the “matriarch” of her family, always reaching...
Gary Gerard Amaral
Jul 18, 2026
Gary Gerard Amaral, 63, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 18 after a valiant battle with colon cancer. Gary was a devoted father, friend, and follower of Christ. Gary was born on January 1, 1963, in Norton, Massachusetts, to Costodio "Casey" and Florence Amaral. His New Year's Day arrival made him Norton's first baby...
Dixie Harris Wright
Jul 12, 2026
Dixie Harris Wright, 83, of Millersville, passed away under hospice care on July 12, 2026, with his wife by his side.
Born in Eastman, Georgia, on February 17, 1943, he was the son of Dixie and Marcelle (Rice) Wright. After graduating from high school, Dixie honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed by the Civil...
Luz Fernando Mateo
Jul 11, 2026
Luz Fernando Mateo, 72, passed away on July 11, 2026. A resident of Dundalk, Luz leaves behind a legacy of service to others and profound love.
Born in the Philippines on March 21, 1954, she was raised by her parents Marcelo and Cirila Blanco Fernando. After graduating high school, Luz pursued her passion for caregiving by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Richard Everett Baker
Jul 10, 2026
Richard Everett Baker was born October 29, 1934 in Lenoir, NC to the late Robert Leslie Baker and Winnie Story Hice Baker. He was a devoted follower of Christ, and that faith shaped every aspect of his personality. It was the reason everyone knew him as such a sweet man, and why he was a loving father, husband, brother, son,...
Marianne A. Mehlhorn
Jul 9, 2026
Marianne A. Mehlhorn (Harty), 73, died on July 9, 2026, under the care of Sun Life Assisted Living in Bowie. Marianne was born in Connecticut on New Years Day in 1953, to Joseph and Mary (Abdullah) Harty. Marianne graduated high school and later received her Associates Degree; she was employed at Verizon for years.
Marianne enjoyed football season where she rooted...
Dean J. Queen
Jul 7, 2026
Dean Jeffrey Queen was born July 1, 1957 in Baltimore, MD to the late Carroll Julius Queen and Ruth Ellen Burley Queen. Dean was a painter by trade and worked many years at the Charlestown retirement community. He loved being on the water and enjoyed fishing and crabbing on the bay. He also enjoyed long walks and riding his bicycle....
William Henry Tayman, Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
William Henry Tayman, Jr. was born October 11, 1938 in Annapolis, MD to the late William Henry Tayman, Sr. and Nellie Mae Wyant Tayman. He proudly served in the United State Air Force for 22 years, retiring in 1979 with a rank of Master Sargeant. He later enjoyed a career with the National Security Agency. A man or deep faith,...
William T. Finley, Sr.
Jun 29, 2026
William T. Finley, Sr. was born January 27, 1956 in Baltimore, MD to the late Joseph Andrew and Virginia DeLaushmutt Finley and was a resident of Carvel Beach for the past 32 years. Bill worked as a foreman with the Anne Arundel County Dept. of Utilities for over 30 years and it was said by his family there was not...
Rita S. Vollmerhausen
Jun 17, 2026
Rita S. Vollmerhausen, 80, a longtime Glen Burnie resident, died on June 17, 2026, under hospice care, surrounded by her family. Rita was born in Virginia, on August 5, 1946, to Henry J. and Addieleah J. (Hunt) Wright. She ran an Automotive Repair and Towing Company for several years, and was also a member of Moose Lodge #1756, where she...
Dr. Alice Tanner
Jun 15, 2026
Obituary for Dr. Alice Tanner
Dr. Alice Tanner was a pediatrician in solo private practice in Glen Burnie for 34 years. During that time, she cared for thousands of children and families, earning the trust and admiration of generations of patients. It was not uncommon for her to care for parents and later welcome their children and even grandchildren into her...
Barbara Leslie Wolnitzek
Jun 10, 2026
Barbara Leslie Wolnitzek (nee Smith) was born in Baltimore on April 3, 1958, to June and Roy Smith, Sr. She grew up in Baltimore County and graduated from Lansdowne High School. She has one son, Frederick Harris, from her first marriage. When she remarried in 1988 to Stanley Wolnitzek, she became stepmother to Kimberly and Gary Wolnitzek.
Barbara worked for many...
Mary Elizabeth Isenberg
Jun 6, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Isenberg (née McGee) was born on March 12, 1930, in Alabama to William Leroy and Ethel McGee. Throughout her life, she made her home in Glen Burnie, where she became a cherished member of the community. Mary dedicated her working years to serving as a janitor for an apartment complex, having earlier been employed at Union Station in...
Melvin S. Branham, Sr.
May 21, 2026
Melvin S. Branham, Sr., 83, a lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County, died peacefully under hospice care at his residence on the early morning of May 21, 2026. Melvin was born in Hanover, Maryland, on October 31, 1942, to Percy S. Branham and Macie Etta (Cole) Branham. He was a lifelong member of the Brooklyn United Methodist Church and was...
Ritchie S. Pearson
May 20, 2026
Ritchie Steven Pearson, born on January 5, 1964, at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, was the beloved son of Carrie Pearson and the late Gene R. Pearson. A proud graduate of Old Mill High School and Anne Arundel Community College, Ritchie further distinguished himself by earning a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Maryland.
A true lover of the...
Sheila Marie Brooks
May 15, 2026
Sheila Marie Brooks, a cherished resident of Anne Arundel County for over four decades, passed away leaving behind a lasting legacy of dedication, creativity, and devotion to family and community. Born on December 16, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late George H. Brooks and Jeanne Brooks (née Hicks), Sheila’s life was marked by a profound commitment to the arts...
Michaele "Mickey" Srock
May 15, 2026
Michaele "Mickey" Helena Srock (Haas), 87, a former resident of Severn, died peacefully under hospice care in Lewisburg, West Virginia. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 11, 1939, to Michael and Dorothy Rosella (Schoolden) Haas. Mickey loved her family and was always there when needed. She enjoyed spending time with them, especially celebrating holidays, and laughing.
Mickey is preceded...
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