Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2021

Barry "Rick" Fredrick Bartels was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland to Barry Francis Bartels and Carol Ann (Baumes) Brothers. Rick grew up in Gamber, Carroll County and moved to Glen Burnie in 2005.  He was a volunteer for the Gamber Fire Department and the Team Leader for working with veterans through The Home Depot programs;...

Jun 21, 2021

Born Betty Jo Williams in Virginia to the late Elbert and Mamie Macmillan Williams and she was a longtime resident of Maryland. She retired as a clerk for Southern States Company.  An active member of Faith Baptist Church, who cherished her faith and her church family.  She enjoyed quilting with the ladies of the church and was talented in...

Jun 21, 2021

Born Anita A. Jackman in Panama on October 21, 1935 and a longtime resident of Severn, MD. Mrs. Young was a homemaker and an Army wife to her beloved husband, the late Cephus Young, Jr. who passed away in 2010. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses where she was an active member. She enjoyed many...

Jun 20, 2021

Francis "Roy" Ingman went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 20, 2021. Roy was born November 7, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to the late Joseph and Margaret Ingman. He proudly served for 4 1/2 years with the United States Navy in the early 70's as a hospital Corpsman. Following his time in the service...

Jun 18, 2021

Lee Irving Clapp was born in Gary Indiana on February 28, 1941, to Harlan and Denise (Davey) Clapp. Lee was a member of the Masonic Lodge Mc Celland #357 in Hobart, Indiana, prior to him moving to Maryland in the 1970.

Lee is survived by his wife Linda Clapp of Glen Burnie, Maryland, son Lt CR. Brian...

Jun 17, 2021

Carolyn Marie Keats of South Boston, VA passed away June 17, 2021.  She was born in Washington, DC on Thursday, March 2, 2000 and was 21 years of age. She was the daughter of Vera Lee Garner and the late Gary Wayne Keats, Sr. She was a member of Oak Level Presbyterian Church. She graduated last year with a degree...