Obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

Richard William Van Meter was born on Friday, December 6, 1940 in Cumberland, Maryland to Albert William and Gladys Virginia (Bittinger) Van Meter. Richard was a veteran who served for our country in the Air Force. He was a hard worker who was employed by IBM for several years as a Systems Engineer. Richard loved the outdoors and everything...

Aug 20, 2021

Born Joan P. Elliott in Baltimore, MD on July 12, 1938 to the late Richard and Edna Smith Elliott. A resident of northern Anne Arundel county for most of her life, she was a graduate of Southern High School in Baltimore. In her early life she worked for Proctor and Gamble and later she worked as a mortgage processor...

Aug 17, 2021

Lorraine Ann Yetter was born on Friday, September 13, 1957 in Odenton, Maryland to Henry Samuel and Doris (Bell) Grimes, Jr. Lorraine was raised catholic and would often go to services at Holy Trinity with her sister Jane, the other food critic. Lorri and Jane were food snobs and would not hesitate to let you know how they felt...

Aug 15, 2021

John R. Davis, Jr. was born October 18, 1945 in Glen Burnie to the late John R. Davis, Sr. and Grace E. McCormick Davis and has been a lifetime resident of northern Anne Arundel County. A graduate of Glen Burnie High School, Mr. Davis proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Hugh Purvis  during the Viet...

Aug 14, 2021

Edith Marie Drocella was born on Sunday, July 18, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland to George "Bunk" and Isabelle (Burkman) Willis. Edith worked for US Airways for over 10 years. She was raised catholic and graduated from Spalding High School. She was a Ravens fan that loved to have a good time, listening to music and having a beer. Edith...

Aug 13, 2021

Erin Marie Lightner was born on Saturday, January 14, 1978 in Pennsylvania to Thomas and Joann Marie Lightner. Erin was an addiction counselor who was very kind, caring and giving. She will be missed by many.

Erin is preceded by her brother, Matthew Thomas Lightner. She is survived by her father, Thomas Lightner and his wife, Dee;...

Aug 10, 2021

Born Rosa Frances Hicks on May 11, 1930 in Bristol, VA to the late James F. and Cynthia (Poole) Hicks and a resident of Laurel, DE for over 40 years prior to recently moving to Salisbury. MD During her working life Mrs. Hackley worked for the Nevamar plastics plant in Odenton. She was a member of Connections Church in...

Aug 6, 2021

Sandra Surplis was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1959 in Germany to Cevert C. and Waltraud (Rosenberger) Puckett.

Sandra is preceded by her mother; her husband, Edward Surplis; and her brothers, Robert Puckett and David (Donna) Puckett. She is survived by her father; her children, Christle Maria Taylor (Todd Immel) of Mt. Airy and Stephen James Crawford...

Aug 4, 2021

Grace Elizabeth "Betty" Brice was born on Tuesday, January 10, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland to Webster Ford and Mildred (Bafford) Elliott. Betty earned her Masters Degree and was a school teacher for over 30 years. She mostly taught in elementary schools, 3rd and 4th grade in Anne Arundel County. Betty was an ex military wife that also enjoyed reading,...

Jul 29, 2021

George Burnam Stamper was born November 22, 1934 in Lee County, Kentucky to the late Caleb and May Terry Stamper and has lived in Maryland since leaving the service in 1957. He proudly served in the Army in the 120th Transportation Company at Ft. Meade. George worked as a forklift mechanic for McCall Transport prior to his retirement. He...

Jul 29, 2021

With sadness we announce the passing of Ruth R. Pumphrey ( née Hall) , our devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on July 29, 2021.  The lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County left us peacefully at home.

Ruth was a lifelong athlete playing a variety of sports including Basketball and Softball in her...

Jul 19, 2021

Akiko (Miki) Brady, 80, of Catonsville passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on July 19, 2021.

She was born in Tokyo, Japan on June 13, 1941 and grew up in Yokohama. She met her husband in Kamakura while he was stationed with the US Navy. Miki left Japan for Baltimore, Maryland, where...

Jul 16, 2021

Wilma M. Kuzmuk was born May 21, 1933 in Lowell, Massachusetts to William F. and Christina (Miller) Brown. Wilma graduated from Concord High School (Concord NH) in 1954, where she met Robert E. Gilman, whom she later married and had sons Jeffrey and Marcus. After her marriage to Robert ended, she married Alexander Kuzmuk with whom she retired to...

Jul 15, 2021

Johannes H.P. "Hans" Pieters, Jr. was born May 21, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to the late Johannes H.P. Pieters, Sr. and Ruth Williams Pieters. He was a resident of Fairfax, VA for the past 34 years, living in Glen Burnie and Severna Park prior to that.  Johannes worked for many years as a ramp worker for United Airlines prior...

Jul 12, 2021

Nancy Ann Duckworth was born on February 1, 1984 in Towson, Maryland to Ann (Bahr) Dwyer and the late Elmer J. Duckworth. Nancy was the "BOSS". She loved going to the Casinos, playing the slot machines and scratch offs. She loved football, especially the RAVENS, and watching her son, Jordan play. She made great lasagna, loved steak, and every...

Jul 3, 2021

Shirley S Jones,

Born Shirley Sykes on May 31, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Bryant Winslow Sykes, Sr. and Erma Evelyn Sykes. (Andrews) She moved to Glen Burnie as a small child and was a 1953 graduate of Glen Burnie High School. She married Robert N Jones of Glen Burnie, in 1955.   She...

Jul 3, 2021

Helen Marie Buchanan was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 23, 1937 to William E. and Viola (Gohlinghorst) Deaver. Helen worked for Toyota in the warehouse. She enjoyed arts and crafts and painting. Helen was a member of the Ferndale Club, the Pascal Senior Center and the Red Hat Society. She will be missed by many.

Helen...

Jul 1, 2021

Craig Allen Kellenberger was born in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, August 30, 1951 to Paul Ross and Elouise Marie (Bruckman) Kellenberger. Craig was a veteran; a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a Marine Superintendent of Ports America; Port of Baltimore where he worked for several years. He enjoyed his time in West Virginia, camping...

Jul 1, 2021

Chuckie Deshun Starks was born at the University of Maryland Medical Center on Saturday, June 12, 2021 to Kenneth Deshun Starks and Diamond Michelle Anderson.

Chuckie is preceded by his grandfather, Derrick Michael Williams and his great grandmother, Mary Eleanor Curtis. He is survived by his twin brother, Isreal Deshun Starks; sister, Dakota Ann Smith; brother, D'Shawn...

Jun 27, 2021

Stuart Ronald Pritchett was born in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, October 2, 1979 to Gary Ronald and Jodee D. (Quade) Pritchett. Stu has been a Maryland resident his entire life. He loved Fantasy Football but LOVED the REDSKINS, he was a huge fan. He enjoyed skeet shooting. He worked for Brand Safway, as an Installation Estimater. He will missed...