Obituaries

Feb 8, 2020

Born Jane A. Wharton on July 31, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to the late William and Anna Wharton (nee Gregor). She lived in Northern Anne Arundel County for most of her life.  Mrs. Speake worked as a cashier for many stores including Walmart and Target prior to her retirement. In her spare time Jane enjoyed reading murder mysteries, cerarmics,...

Feb 7, 2020

Frederick J. Smith was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 11, 1925 to the late Henry H. and Elsie L. Smith. Fred proudly served in the United States Navy from 1942 – 1946 during World War II. After leaving the Navy Mr. Smith worked as a printer for George W. King Printing. He married the love of his life,...

Feb 6, 2020

Violet L. Wagner, 95, formerly of Camillus, N.Y. passed away February 6, 2020.  Vi enjoyed pets, gardening classic movies, family and friends.   She was the youngest of five children, growing up in the beauty of the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Vi graduated from Sidney High School in 1942 and went on to serve in the Army Cadet...

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. Hewlett Oliver Spires, Jr. was born in Memphis, TN on October 11, 1930 to the late Hewlett Oliver Spires, Sr and Julia Spires. Mr. Hewlett O. Spires, Jr. proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952 until his retirement in 1975. Following his career in the Navy, Hewlett was an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance. Hewlett was...

Feb 1, 2020

Thomas “Big Tom” Nevin Jr. was born January 26, 1945, to the late Thomas Sr. and Ruth Nevin. Mr. Nevin was a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie. He worked as a Transportation Specialist for Anne Arundel County Public Schools and was instrumental in the Vocational Education Program which offers a Firefighter Cadet Program. He was a member of Faith Baptist...

Jan 31, 2020

Doyle Edward Vincent, Sr. was born March 18, 1937 in Cumberland, MD to the late Ralph and Evelyn Vincent. Mr. Vincent proudly served in the United States Marine Corps before making his career as an Air Conditioning Technician. For the last 18 years Mr. Vincent made his home in Martinsburg, WV, prior to moving to Martinsburg he lived in...

Jan 28, 2020

Frances Kathleen Connelly was born January 5, 1938 to the late James and Blanche Connelly. Ms. Connelly was a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie. She owned and operated a dog grooming business called It's Magic House of Dogs for 35 years with her long time friend and business partner Mary Richmond. She was a member of the local Moose...

Jan 25, 2020

Born Nicole Lynn Donnelly in Los Angeles, CA on July 9, 1980 to Jon Donnelly of Brooklyn and the late Melinda Richmond Donnelly and a resident of Maryland for the last 30 years. Nicole worked in order fulfillment for Ferguson Supply Co.  In her spare time she enjoyed drawing, writing poetry, music and she treasured time spent with her...

Jan 24, 2020

Lois J. Solley was born July 11, 1933 to the late Henry and Mary Jaworski. In her youth, she lived in Maryland, Kentucky and Pennsylvania and returned to Glen Burnie, Maryland as a young adult, where she resided until her passing. In her early marriage and parenting years, Mrs. Solley was devoted to her family and volunteered...

Jan 24, 2020

Born Deborah L. Harris on December 11, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert L. & Marie E. (Arnold) Harris and a resident of Glen Burnie for most of her life.  Her and her husband had owned Fogler's Donuts in Brooklyn prior to it's closing. She then worked as a provisioning agent for Southwest Airlines prior to her...

Jan 24, 2020

Born Dorothy J. Pauley on February 14, 1935 in McDowell County, WV to the late Carl F. and Mary (Sullivan) Pauley and a resident of Marion, SC for several months after living in Severn since 1987. She worked at National Plastics in Odenton prior to her retirement. She enjoyed music, singing, attending family sporting events, watching ID Network, trips...

Jan 19, 2020

Edward Joseph Smedley was born January 20, 1943 to the late Leo and Mary Smedley. Mr. Smedley was a long time resident of Severn and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Charlene Smedley, children Randy Dorman and his wife Amy, Eddie Smedley and his wife Andrea, sister Kathy Smedley, and grandchildren...

Jan 18, 2020

Dee Rose Buckner was born August 23, 1933 to the late Milton and Evelyn Creamer. Mrs. Buckner was a longtime resident of Glen Burnie and an active member of the American Legion. Before retirement she worked as a beautician and as a cashier at Montgomery Ward. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting and doing word searches. She was...

Jan 16, 2020

Alberta “Albie” E. McCall was born December 4, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Walter and Aurel Cissel. Mrs. McCall was a longtime resident of Cheverly, Maryland. She was a very creative person who enjoyed sewing, embroidery, knitting, quilting, crafting and loved to share her passions by teaching others. Her handmade gifts of artistry will be treasured by...

Jan 11, 2020

Born Catherine Rachel McDermott in Cumberland, MD on July 25, 1939 to the late George F. and Doris Jean (Mitchell) McDermott and a resident of Glen Burnie for 52 years prior to moving to Charlestown for the last 3 years. A graduate of Duquesne University, she received her Master's degree as a reading specialist. Mrs. Finan was an elementary...

Jan 11, 2020

Born Catherine Ann Baltus on October 9, 1927 in Erie, Pennsylvania to George A. and Madelyn W. Baltus.  Raised in Erie, Kay attended Mercyhurst Seminary and joined the Nurses Cadet Program at the end of WW II. She graduated from Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh and began her nursing career, a vocation that would stay with her her entire life....

Dec 31, 2019

Karen Lee Bradway was born March 18, 1953 in Baltimore, MD to the late John Wood and Janet Wood Kroschinsky. She was a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County. She moved to Glen burnie in 1956 where she lived until 1983 when she relocated to Linthicum and lived the rest of her life.

Mrs. Bradway was a...

Dec 30, 2019

Mr. Manuel A. Figueroa was born in Guatemala on February 24, 1952 to the late Mr. Alredo Solórzano and the late Mrs. Celeste A. Figueroa.  He immigrated to the United States to the state of Florida at an early age.  His passion for repairing damaged equipment led him to the opening of his own repair shop.  He resided in...

Dec 28, 2019

Born Pamela Rose Tallman on June 16, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to the late Leigh and Margaret Yacurcio Tallman, she was a resident of Northern Anne Arundel County for most of her life. She worked as a court room clerk in the Maryland court system for 24 years prior to her retirement. In her spare time Pam enjoyed sewing,...

Dec 20, 2019

Robert "Chip" Magruder, Sr., of Hanover, Pennsylvania passed suddenly December 20, 2019. Chip is survived by his fiance of 23 years Sharon Rodkey and their 8 year old dog "son" Linus, father Jimmie Smith, brother Rick Magruder, sister Marianne Gray, sons Robert, Jr. and Jason and grandsons Ryan and Finnegan. He was preceded in death by his first wife...