Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Leroy (Roy) Edwards passed away on July 13, 2023 surrounded by his children; he was 89. He joined Priscilla, his loving wife of 63 years, who predeceased him in January 2022, and who he missed dearly over the past year. Roy was devoted to his family, wife, two children, and four grandchildren; to serving his country; and to his...

Jul 9, 2023

Rosa A. Gonzales was born March 20, 1947 in San Salvador, El Salvador and has lived in the United States since 1977. She lived in New York prior to moving to Maryland in 2006. She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for flowers and plants. Her family describes her as a very social person who made friends wherever she...

Jul 9, 2023

Paul A. Kelly was born on February 7, 1946 in Ware, Massachusetts and lived in Glen Burnie for over 50 years, though he remained a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Kelly served in the US Army after graduating from high school and was stationed at Fort Richardson in Alaska. He was a dedicated employee of the...

Jul 5, 2023

She was born Donna Raeann Disney on May 12, 1947 in Baltimore, MD  to the late Preston and Evelyn Marie Armstrong Disney. She was a lifetime resident of northern Anne Arundel County.  She worked in retail sales for various clothing stores during her working life. She enjoyed puzzles, doing ceramics and she was a huge Elvis fan and collected...

Jul 4, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that the Bercher Family announces the passing of Charles (Chuck) Joseph Bercher, Jr. -beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Chuck was born on March 5, 1934 in the beautiful countryside of Pottsville, Pennsylvania to his parents - Charles Joseph Bercher, Sr. and Anna Marie (Koch) Bercher. The second of four children, he...

Jul 4, 2023

She was born Hazel Mae Hale on April 10, 1942 in Johnstown, PA to the late Joseph Elmer Hale and Pansy Schrengost Warner and resided in Maryland for over 50 years. She worked in factories and had various other jobs during her working career. She enjoyed crafts, bowling and treasured time spent with family; especially grandchildren. Left to cherish...

Jul 3, 2023

Konstantinos (Gus) Karambelas, 57, Baltimore resident, passed away on July 3, 2023 after a lengthy battle with multiple issues. Konstantinos was born in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, February 22, 1966 to Theodoros and Evanthia (Routsis) Karambelas. In 1969, his family moved from Greece to Canada for a better life. From there, they moved to Chicago, then North Carolina and...

Jun 29, 2023

David L. Elza, Jr. was born June 14, 1954 in Baltimore, MD to Dorothy Kingsborough Elza of Baltimore and the late David L. Elza, Sr. He lived most of his life in the Glen Burnie and Brooklyn Park area. He was a delivery truck driver for Joe’s Towing and for Quality Auto Parts. David attended Edgemere Church of God....

Jun 24, 2023

Mary Helen Meeker, 94, of Glen Burnie, MD peacefully walked into the arms of her savior on June 24, 2023. Her devotion to her family and love of God supported her through unforeseen complications from surgery.

Mary Helen was born on October 27 th , 1928, to Chester Thurman Arnold and Mary Elizabeth (Duke) Arnold in Hickory,...

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,...