Obituaries

Oct 20, 2026

Patricia Ann Kiser was born March 26, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Paul R. and Doris Samuel Kiser. She was a resident of Bello Machre for many years. Patricia had a deep love for her parents and her brothers, Paul, Julian, and Raymond. She enjoyed music, a good meal and the many vacations she took with Bello Machre....

Oct 19, 2026

Olusegun Ojutiku was born in Nigeria on November 23, 1959 to the late Muyibi Ojutiku and Amudalat Ekundayo Ojutiku and he emigrated to the United States 23 years ago. He lived in Baltimore for five years before settling in Glen Burnie 18 Years ago. He worked as a Care Giver and house manager for Bello Machre for 18 years. Olusegun...

Oct 19, 2026

Christopher Thomas Rice, born November 17, 1978, suddenly passed away on October 19, 2026. Chris grew up in Linthicum, Maryland and graduated from North County High School where he was an all-star baseball player. After obtaining his associate’s degree from Anne Arundel Community College, Chris proudly served as an Annapolis City Police Officer, then became an Annapolis City Fire Fighter,...

Oct 18, 2026

Oct 18, 2026

Barbara Ann Bahnlein Sparks, 92, of Glen Burnie MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at home and in the company of loved ones. 

Barbara, was born on August 18, 1934 to Viola and Carl Bahnlein. The oldest of 4 siblings, Barbara learned to be resourceful and responsible at an early age. Throughout her life she remained dependable, compassionate...

Oct 14, 2026

Samuel Henry Schroder, III, passed away on October 14, 2026, in Florida. He was born in Ohio on September 7, 1943, to parents Samuel Henry Schroder, Jr. and Virginia Frances (Schultz) Schroder.

A graduate of Milton High School in Florida, Samuel went on to attend the Pensacola Institute of Technology, a pioneering time in the field before the technology became commonplace....

Oct 6, 2026

Lee David Fluhr was born March 18, 1977 in Baltimore, Maryland. He had lived in several western states prior to returning to Maryland six years ago. He was employed as an accounts receivable clerk with R.E. Michel Company. In earlier times Lee enjoyed Karate and earned his black belt as a member of the Winged Dragon Karate Club. He was...

Oct 3, 2026

April 8, 1948 – October 3, 2026

It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Ruth Ann Manning, who departed this life on October 3, 2026, at the age of 78.

Ruth Ann was born and raised in Jamaica, where she spent the early years of her life building a home and a family rooted in love,...

Sep 28, 2026

Michael Alan Kressler was born August 20, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Otto Kressler and Louise Franklin Kressler and was a lifetime resident of Glen Burnie. Mr. Kressler enjoyed a long career as a bookkeeper, first for the DeGrange Lumber Company and then Wagner Foods. He enjoyed caring for his yard, caring for the many stray cats he...

Sep 23, 2026

Stephen John Sniegoski was born July 9, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to the late John Peter Sniegoski and Viola Iwanez Sniegoski. Mr. Sniegoski received his PhD in History from the University of Maryland. He enjoyed a 45 year career working for the U.S. Dept. of Education. His last assignment was awarding grants for Native American tribes in the west. He...

Sep 18, 2026

Marta Christine Maier

July 18, 2016 – September 18, 2026

Marta Christine Maier, 10, of Severna Park, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her mother Megan Maier’s arms on September 18, 2026, after a brief and courageous journey with the pediatric cancer diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).

Marta was born on July 18, 2016, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Megan and Gabriel Maier. At the...

Sep 18, 2026

Virginia R. “Ginger” Cavender, 83, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2026, under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 26, 1942, she was the daughter of Henry and Nettie (Hamilton) Wingate. Ginger graduated from Jane Adams Vocational School in Baltimore in 1959. She moved to Glen Burnie in...

Sep 14, 2026

Markus Ray Thompson, 25, passed away suddenly on September 14, 2026. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, on August 3, 2001, he was the son of Amy Lynn (Thompson) Battle.Markus graduated from Old Mill High School in 2019. Throughout high school, he was a dedicated athlete who played both football and baseball. On the football field, he served as quarterback selected in...

Sep 13, 2026

Iva Elaine Cowsill, known to most as Elaine, 88, died on September 13, 2026, leaving a legacy of faith, service, and devotion to her family and community. Born in Severn, Maryland, on August 23, 1938, she was the daughter of Stanley Boone Warfield and Iva G. (Stinchcomb) Warfield. Elaine remained a lifelong resident of Severn throughout her life. 

Elaine graduated from...

Sep 11, 2026

Dorothy E. Kinnard, 89, resident of Glen Burnie, died peacefully on September 11, 2026, under hospice care. Dorothy was born on February 23, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the cherished daughter of William Henry Blanchard, 3rd, and Dorothy E. (Moreau) Blanchard.

Dorothy grew up in South Baltimore and graduated from Southern High School as a member of the class of...

Sep 9, 2026

John “Larry” Wagner, born on June 5, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Raymond William Wagner and Frances Lucille Wood Wagner, peacefully passed away. He was a lifetime resident of Glen Burnie and a proud 1964 graduate of Glen Burnie High School. Immediately after graduation, Larry answered the call to serve his country, proudly serving in the United States...

Sep 5, 2026

Audrey D. Warren passed away peacefully in Gallatin, Tennessee, on September 5, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Charles A. and Jennie (Rinehart) Schwartz, on February 18, 1925. She lived a full and vibrant life centered on the people she held most dear. In passing, Audrey is finally reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph E. Warren. A dedicated member of...

Aug 30, 2026

Born Araminta Belle Didlake in Baltimore, Maryland on February 26, 1944 to the late Clyde Didlake and Irene Owen Didlake. She worked as a school bus driver for her father at Clyde’s Bus Service as well as working as a hairdresser. Belle grew up in Glen Burnie and returned to Maryland 4 years ago after living in Hanover, PA for...

Aug 19, 2026

Obituary and service details will be posted once available.

Aug 18, 2026

Rose Marie Eason Bowmaster, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at the age of 93.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 19, 1933, Rose Marie was the daughter of John Eason and Wilhelmina Parks Eason. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur “Bob” Bowmaster; her...