Obituaries

Doreena M. O'Brien

Doreena M. O'Brien

May 8, 2009

On May 8, 2009, Doreena O’Brien of Glen Burnie passed away.  Born on April 1, 1966, Doreena lived in Glen Burnie for 31 years.  Devoted wife of Sean O’Brien for 19 years; Loving daughter of Alma and the late Gordan Wharran of Glen Burnie; Beloved mother of Sheana M. O’Brien of Glen Burnie, Shawna L. and Shana N. O’Brien...

Anna M. Gettier

Anna M. Gettier

May 6, 2009

Anna M. Gettier, 94, died at her home on May 6, 2009 of natural causes.  She was a 45 year resident of Glen Burnie, MD. Anna was born on October 1, 1914 in Baltimore, MD.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, bingo and bowling.  Mrs. Gettier was a member of the Stoney Creek Democratic Club, Women of...

Herbert E. Close

Herbert E. Close

May 5, 2009

On May 5, 2009, Herbert E. Close passed away from natural causes at Gilchrist Hospice Care. Born on February 24, 1919, Herb lived in Linthicum since 1952.  Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Betty Dorney Close; Devoted father of Craig Close and Susan Harding; Cherished grandfather of Tyler and Victoria Harding; Caring great-grandfather of Ian Harding. He...

Robert G. Rupert

Robert G. Rupert

May 4, 2009

On May 4, 2009, Robert Grey “Bob” Rupert passed away at St. Agnes Hospital of natural causes. Born on August 2, 1936 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Bob lived in Glen Burnie since 1956.  Beloved son of the late Harold Gray and Mabel A. Lister Rupert; Loving brother of Mabel L. Rupert and the late Harold George Rupert; Dear uncle of...

William E. Benton Sr.

William E. Benton Sr.

Apr 29, 2009

On April 29, 2009, William “Bill” Benton Sr. passed away from natural causes at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.  Born in Baltimore on October 19, 1937, Bill lived in Glen Burnie for 40 years.  Devoted husband of 46 years to Mary E. Benton (nee Gelwicks); Beloved father of W. Earl Benton Jr. of Pasadena and Holley Greenfield and her husband...

Clarence F. Patenaude

Clarence F. Patenaude

Apr 18, 2009

Born in Athol, Mass. on April 10, 1933 Mr. Patenaude served with the Army for over 20 years during both the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War. He settled in Glen Burnie with his family 30 Years ago. After his time in the service he worked as an automotive mechanic until his retirement in 1986. An avid boater...

Frank G. Bianca Sr.

Frank G. Bianca Sr.

Apr 17, 2009

Born January 21, 1910 in Baltimore, MD to John Bianca and Marie Bianca (nee Brocatto). He lived in Baltimore until moving to Glen Burnie in 1953. A barber by trade, Mr. Bianca owned barbert shops in South Baltimore, Glen Burnie and in Harundale Mall. He was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Holy Trinity Council...

Yvette Sikora

Yvette Sikora

Apr 14, 2009

On April 14, 2009, Yvette Sikora of Catonsville. Born in France, Yvette lived in Glen Burnie for many years. Devoted wife of the late Alfons Sikora; Beloved mother of Nancy Edwards of Owings Mills and Claudette Sikora of Columbia; Loving sister of Jacqueline Chalot of France; Cherished grandmother of Andrew and Gabrielle Edwards and Jessica, Katie and Michael Lynch....

Doris May Tojek

Doris May Tojek

Apr 5, 2009

Doris May Tojek of Severna Park passed away at home. She was 78.  Beloved wife of over 50 years to Herbert J. Tojek.  She is survived by many loving family members and friends.

Doris Ames Ward

Doris Ames Ward

Apr 5, 2009

On April, 5, 2009, Doris Ames Ward of Glen Burnie passed away. Born on May 27, 1921 in a house on Warwick Estate in Quinby, Virginia, Doris has lived in Glen Burnie since 1960. A homemaker, Doris enjoyed feeding the birds, squirrels and stray cats in her neighborhood. She loved to be outdoors, working in her yard and talking...

Albert E. Rushforth Jr.

Albert E. Rushforth Jr.

Apr 3, 2009

Albert E. Rushforth, Jr., 65, died after a 25-year courageous battle with cancer, on April 3, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He has been a resident of Severn, MD since 1980. Mr. Rushforth was born on September 21, 1943 in Rhode Island. He was career military serving in the US ARMY from 1963- 1983. Albert...

Rita Evelyn Schiren

Rita Evelyn Schiren

Apr 2, 2009

Rita Evelyn Schiren, 91, died of natural causes on April 2, 2009 at Futurecare of Arnold.  Born Rita Evelyn Brady on August 11, 1917 to her parents, Laura  and John Brady.  A lifetime resident of Glen Burnie, she worked twenty years as a sewer for the Garment Workers Union and enjoyed gardening, sewing, housekeeping. Evelyn is survived by her...

William H. Newhouse

William H. Newhouse

Mar 27, 2009

On March 27, 2009, William H. Newhouse of Glen Burnie, previously of Baltimore.  Beloved husband of 61 years to Nancy D. Newhouse (nee Knick); Loving father of John W. Newhouse, Nancy L. Wolfe, Diana L. Everett and William Jr.; Cherished grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 7. Born in Maryland, Bill lived in Baltimore City before moving to Glen...

Lenora V. Stower

Lenora V. Stower

Mar 25, 2009

Born Lenora V. Miglionco in Baltimore, MD February 22, 1921 to Michael and Maria Miglionco (nee Aldamora). Married to the late Edward J. Stower, Sr., they moved from Baltimore to Glen Burnie in 1967. Mrs. Stower worked for Social Security as a clerk prior to her retirement. A longtime parrisioner of the Church of the Good Shepherd, she was...

Marilyn M. Losek

Marilyn M. Losek

Mar 24, 2009

Marilyn M. Losek (nee Shay) of Glendale Heights, Illinois, for 37 years passed away at home at the age of 69 after a long and courageous battle with bone cancer. Marilyn was formerly of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of James Sr. for 51 years; Loving mother of Dawn Baker and her husband Ben and James Jr. and his wife...

Joseph M. Berner

Joseph M. Berner

Mar 23, 2009

Born August 22, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Joseph M. Berner, Sr. and Louise M. (McClelland) Berner. He moved from Baltimore to Glen Burnie with his wife Sonia A. (Kotofski) in 1968. He worked as a supervisor in several different fields, retiring from the State of Maryland Prison System. Mr. Berner was a Viet Nam War Era Veteran serving...

Morris Schunck

Morris Schunck

Mar 19, 2009

On March 19, 2009, Morris "Glen" Schunck, Jr, 76 a 20 year resident of Vero Beach, FL, died of complications from pneumonia at the Indian River Medical Center in FL.  He was born on April 5, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to Alice Rose and Morris Glen Schunck, Sr.  Glen attended the Maryland Institute, College of Art.  He taught painting...

Margaret J. D'Arcangelis

Margaret J. D'Arcangelis

Mar 14, 2009

On March 14, 2009, Margaret Jean “Margie” D’Arcangelis of Hanover passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of 36 years to Marcus A. D’Arcangelis; Cherished daughter of Helen Ostrowski and the late Robert Ostrowski; Beloved mother of Sara K. Coon of Severn and her husband Gary, Christopher O. D’Arcangelis of Bristow, VA and his wife...

Jack H. Kilian

Jack H. Kilian

Mar 13, 2009

On March 13, 2009, Jack Harrison Kilian of Glen Burnie, formerly of Sarasota, Florida and Pasadena, Maryland, passed away from natural causes. Beloved husband of 39 years to the late Mary L. Kilian; Devoted father of Carolyn A. Zeman of Glen Burnie, Jacquelyn M. Kilian of Odenton, Cynthia E. Zamostny of Pasadena, Nancy L. Kilian of South Carolina and...

Dallie G. Rutherford Jr.

Dallie G. Rutherford Jr.

Mar 4, 2009

On March 4, 2009, Dallie G. “Frank” Rutherford Jr., 70, a 43 year resident of Glen Burnie, died of pneumonia and complications of Parkinson’s disease at BWMC. He was born January 21, 1939 in Pulaski, VA, to Grace and Dallie Rutherford Sr. He was retired from Walmart (Store #1875), where he worked for over 10 years. Prior to that,...