Obituaries

Jun 23, 2023

She was born Sylvia Ann Williams in Pennsylvania on September 25, 1939 to the late Stanley Q. and Merle Irene Ratzman Williams. She was a resident of Glen Burnie for over 30 years. Mrs. McGonigal was a nursing assistant and unit clerk at Baltimore Washington Medical Center for over 25 years prior to her retirement. Sylvia enjoyed crochet, dancing,...

Jun 17, 2023

Bruce Lee Seaton, 65, of Severn, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Bruce was born on September 24, 1957, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, to Ira W. and Lois E. (Glisan) Seaton, Sr. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1975 and received his Bachelor of Science degree...

Jun 8, 2023

She was born Patricia L. Ludwig on July 26, 1947 in Johnstown, PA to the late Herbert and Anna “Jean” Truxal Ludwig. She was a resident of Millersville. During her working life Patricia worked in Customer Relations for Westinghouse/ Northrop Grumman for over 40 years prior to her retirement in in 2007. She was an active member of Christ...

Jun 5, 2023

Jody Jason Watt was born May 13, 1977 in Millersville, MD to Bruce C. and Carolyn Pakulis Watt of Glen Burnie.  He was a lifetime resident of northern Anne Arundel County and a graduate of Old Mill High School. Jody was the part owner of Planet of the Vapes in Pasadena. He had a love of music and was...

May 31, 2023

Born Rose Ann Carado in Girardville, PA on October 16, 1930 to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Piccolo Carado, she was a resident of Glen Burnie since 1955. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, her soap operas, she was an avid reader and took pride in caring...

May 27, 2023

Suddenly, on May 27, 2023, Mark Andrew Rankin, left us to be with the Lord. Mark was born on Thursday, July 19, 1979, in Bend, Oregon to Ernest LeRoy and Judith Ellen (Harris) Rankin. In 1982, his family moved from Oregon to Maryland, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was a member of the NRA and...

May 22, 2023

Born Sharon Lee Grafton in Baltimore, MD on July 27, 1947 to the late John and Mary Young Grafton. Sharon was a lifetime resident of the Glen Burnie and Pasadena area. She worked for Anne Arundel County as a permit processor for many years prior to her retirement.  In her younger days she was a drag racer.  She enjoyed...

May 22, 2023

Bobbie Ruth Adams (Davidson), 91, Jessup resident, died peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Bobbie was born on Monday, February 22, 1932, in Rural, Tennessee, to William Thomas and Evo Lena (Larkin) Davidson. In the early 1940's, Bobbie's family left Tennessee, her in a rumble seat with her siblings and animals (the cows), making...

May 21, 2023

Jennifer Lynn McDermott, 34, of Glen Burnie, passed on the evening of Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Jennifer, known by her loved ones as Jenny, was born on May 17th, 1989 in Baltimore, Maryland to Jill (Barton) Michaels and Douglas White. She was raised by Jill and Gilbert Michaels with love and support from many caring family members...

May 16, 2023

Donaldson (Don), 86, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away in Mint Hill, NC on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Hobbs) of 56 years, his sons Bryan (Valerie) and Brad (Amy), and his four grandchildren, Caroline, Jackson, Nathan, and Anna. He is preceded in death by his brother, Levin Parker Jr., and his...

May 13, 2023

In Loving Memory: Honoring an Army Veteran, Master Builder, and Rhythmic Father

Today, we gather with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a truly remarkable individual who led a life filled with courage, creativity, and an unwavering love for his family. We mourn the loss of our beloved Donald Sothoron JR., an esteemed veteran of the Army,...

May 6, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, Helena Ann (Rosenberger) Weaverling, 77, Queenstown  resident, died at home, surrounded by her family. Helena was born on Friday, September 24, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey to Kenneth A. and Mary (Schemm) Rosenberger. She grew up on the Eastern Shore and Arnold, Maryland, attended Severna Park High School, and then spent most of her adult...

May 5, 2023

Kenneth Wayne "Hawk" Feather, 77, Glen Burnie resident, died on Friday, May 5, 2023, under hospice care. Born on Friday, March 8, 1946, in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Orville and Hazel (Yehnert) Feather. He proudly served with the Coast Guard. Hawk worked in the construction field as a cost estimator. He was from...

May 3, 2023

Darlene C. Winter was born July 19, 1950 in Baltimore, MD to the late John Matthew Winter, Jr. and Dolores Ellen Grimes Mullinix and is a lifetime resident of northern Anne Arundel County. She was a graduate of Glen Burnie High School. Darlene worked as a computer programmer of Northrup Grumman for over 40 years prior to her...

Apr 25, 2023

Suddenly on April 25, 2023, Paul Vincent Smith, 58, Glen Burnie resident, died peacefully in his home. Paul was born on Saturday, July 4, 1964, to Charles David Smith, Jr. and Cissy Alma (Sund) Smith. Paul was a long-time employee for Reliable Contracting as their pipeline foreman and was a very hard worker. When he was not working, he loved...

Apr 25, 2023

Born Mildred Elise Merkle on October 12, 1934 in Millersville, MD to the late George Leslie Merkle, Sr.  and Mary Mildred Burns Merkle, she was a lifetime resident of Millersville. She worked as a radar systems assembler for several defense companies. She was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church in Elvaton, the D.C. Hand Dancing Club and...

Apr 22, 2023

Shirley Jean Perry was born on Tuesday, May 22, 1934, in Willoughby, Ohio to Clara Thelma (Roush) Page and Lawrence Avery Page. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Bruce Perry, on June 7, 1952. Shirley was a wonderful homemaker and had many talents including: decorating, sewing, crocheting, cooking, baking, painting, and creating flower arrangements and...

Apr 21, 2023

On April 21, 2023, Douglas Gregory Frye, 63, lifetime Maryland resident, died peacefully at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Douglas was born on Monday, September 28, 1959, in Baltimore City, to Joan Christina (Pedersen) and Russell Marvin Frye, Jr. Douglas enlisted with the USMC and served with them from 1981-1985. He then enlisted with the Army and then with the Army...

Apr 4, 2023

She was born Beverly Ann Cuddy on January 29, 1942 to the late William and Esther Cuddy and lived in Pasadena for the last 45 years. She worked as a toll collector at the Francis Scott Key Bridge for many years, receiving many awards for her exemplary service. She enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay, sitting on...