Obituaries

Feb 27, 2010

Glenn C. "Archie" Archibald, 84, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully at his home of 41 years on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Mr. Archibald was born in 1926 at his family home in Gillispie, IL, to Arthur and Alma Archibald.  He had an interesting entrance to the world, coming in as breech baby at 12 pounds!  A depression-era child...

Feb 24, 2010

On February 24, 2010, James W. Miller passed away from natural causes. He was 60.  Jimmy is survived by many loving family members and friends.

Feb 23, 2010

On February 23, 2010, Bertha (Betty) E. Patterson passed away peacefully at home. She was 89.  Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1920, she lived for over 41 years in the Southgate community in Anne Arundel County. Prior to that, she lived with her family in Essex.   A homemaker, Betty proudly served her country as a part of...

Feb 23, 2010

Born Alice V. Lake in Baltimore to Mynard E. and Nellie Lake (nee Clement). She married Joseph W. Kaplan in 1941 and they were married for 60 years until his death in 2001. She lived in the Severn area from 1952-2003 when declining health caused her to move in with her daughter Sue V. Verillo in Arnold. For many...

Feb 21, 2010

On February 21, 2010, Gladys Doris Purcell of Glen Burnie passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  Born in Tennessee, Gladys lived in Glen Burnie since the 1960's.  Beloved mother of Nancy M. Warren and her husband Robert, John F. Purcell Jr. and Katherine A. Purcell; Loving sister of Ann Hosaflook; Cherished grandmother of 6, great-grandmother of 3 (with...

Feb 20, 2010

Born Josephine Sechrist on August 25, 1920 in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania to Thomas F. Sechrist and his wife Lura Sechrist (nee Kaiser) She had lived for many years in the Glen Burnie area until declining health caused her to move to Berryville, VA to live with her son Richard. Josephine was a homemaker who enjoyed making ceramics, writing letters...

Feb 18, 2010

On February 18, 2010, Nancy Loretta Snyder passed away at BWMC of natural causes. She was 71.  Born on June 11, 1938 in California, Nancy was a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie.  Devoted wife of 48 years to James R. Snyder; Beloved mother of Nancy D. Kinsey of Glen Burnie, Debbie L. Stamper of Georgia, Jeannette R. Stower of...

Feb 17, 2010

Margaret Eileen Caudle, nee Kehs, 77, a 50 year resident of Glen Burnie, died Feb. 17, 2010 at the Baltimore-Washington Medical Center.

She was born June 7, 1932, in Baltimore. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing miniature golf, walking on the beach collecting seashells, counting pennies at Vacation Bible School, and playing board games with...

Feb 12, 2010

On February 12, 2010, Marjorie Coffy passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was 73.  She is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Batch, Shelly Nicholson, Jeff Nicholson and Keith Nicholson and her step-children, Karen Bodkin and Bruce Coffy. She is predeceased by her husband Leroy Coffy and her daughters Debbie Pensmore and Karen Nicholson. ...

Feb 11, 2010

Born Lois E. Ritter in Baltimore on February 27, 1929 to Clarence M. and Edna E. Ritter (nee Storm) Lois has lived in the Glen Burnie area since 1977 when she moved from the Falston area of Baltimore County. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, cooking, reading, spending time with her family and helping others through her work...

Feb 7, 2010

On February 7, 2010, James Doak Worsley Jr. passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 63. He is survived by his devoted wife Ruth and many loving family members and friends.  James was born in North Carolina and lived in Glen Burnie, Maryland, for many years.  He was employed at NSA.

Feb 5, 2010

On February 5, 2010, Thomas V. Krupnik Sr. passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center Hospice. He was 64. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 11, 1945, he lived in Severn for over 40 years. Beloved husband of 46 years to Linda S. (Koch) Krupnik; Loving father of Thomas V. Krupnik Jr. of Glen Burnie and Kelly A. Haddaway...

Feb 2, 2010

On February 2, 2010, John Joseph Corcoran Jr. of Ocean City, previously of Glen Burnie. Devoted husband of 53 years to Ellie Grace (Whittemore); Beloved father of Eddie Corcoran of Pasadena and Elizabeth Crothers of Aberdeen; Dearest brother of Tommy, Eddie and Frankie Corcoran and Rosemary Erdman, Maureen ALvarado and Veronica Vananzi and the late Patrick, Danny and Lawrence...

Feb 1, 2010

On February 1, 2010, Lovely Elaine Lewis (nee Tishue) passed away at BWMC from natural causes.  She was 66. Born in Pennsylvania on May 5, 1943, Elaine was a longtime resident of Glen Burnie. Devoted mother of Owen D. Lewis III and Cindy L. Lewis of Glen Burnie; Beloved sister of Jack R. Tishue, Jr. of Ferndale; She is...

Feb 1, 2010

On February 1, 2010, Elizabeth Ann Kelly passed away at home from natural causes. She was 60.  Born in Pennsylvania, Betty was a resident of Pasadena for over 20 years.  She worked for many years at NSA as a manager. She enjoyed watching movies and loved her pets.  She is survived by her sister Alice Clark and her brother...

Jan 25, 2010

On January 25, 2010, Cheryl D. Williams passed away. Beloved wife of 40 years to Dwayne Williams; Loving mother of Angela D. Williams of Boston, MA and Robert A. Williams of Crownsville. She was predeceased by her son Kevin Williams and her siblings, Genevieve Clifton, Mable Danza, Vi Alcorn, Linda Newton, Gwen Williams and Bob, Bill, Bud and Eldon...

Jan 24, 2010

On January 24, 2010, Milford L. Purdham Sr. of Glen Burnie passed away at home. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Purdham; Loving father of Linda L. King and husband James of Arizona and Milford Jr. of Glen Burnie; Dearest companion of Nancy Hall of Glen Burnie; Cherished grandfather of Rhonda Lynn Nicholson and her husband Billy and great-grandfather...

Jan 24, 2010

On January 24, 2010,  Sandra Lee Archibald-Mondragon of Glen Burnie passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center due to congestive heart failure.  Beloved daughter of Glenn Archibald and the late Jean Archibald; Loving sister of Carolyn Archibald-Cadogan and her husband Joseph of Glen Burnie, Elaine Archibald of Glen Burnie and Glenn Archibald of Glen Burnie; former spouse of Frank...

Jan 22, 2010

On January 22, 2010, Dorothy Jackson passed away at home. She was 92.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew Jackson; Loving mother of James Jackson of Pasadena and his wife Barbara and Gary Jackson of Milton, DE, and his wife Sandy; Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of six.  Dorothy was born in Maryland and lived in Glen Burnie...

Jan 17, 2010

On January 17, 2010, Richard J. Farrell of Linthicum passed away. He was 69.  Loving father of Richard Farrell Jr. of New Jersey; beloved brother of Agnes Moore of Kent, Ohio and cherished grandfather of Richard III.  Richard was a proud member of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.  His career with the Army lasted 27 years,...