Obituaries

Jun 14, 2018

Born Viola Florence Knotts in Shaw, WV on August 27, 1942 to the late Mr. John James Knotts and the late Eula Jane(Stemple) Knotts. Mrs. Viola lived in Glen Burnie, MD since 1960 with her beloved husband Michael Gentry.  She was a bank clerk. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting and doing needlepoint. Mrs. Viola also enjoyed reading...

Jun 14, 2018

Robyn Tracey Alexander (nee Rice) was born in Maryland on March 6, 1964 and was a resident of Mt. Airy, MD for the past 28 years. She was the music director at Glen Burnie United Meth. Ch. She is described by her family as an artist with a love for music, cross stitch and many different arts and crafts....

Jun 12, 2018

On June 12, 2018, our beloved mother Catherine LaVerne Whisenant went peacefully to be with our Lord.  Catherine was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 4, 1928 to the late Olive Leona Meyett and Lawrence William Meyett.  She was a long time resident of Glen Burnie until the past few years residing at Oak Lodge Senior Home Assisted...

Jun 11, 2018

Miss Erika Lynn Rupert was born on May 8, 1991 in Newfoundland, Canada to the late Mr. Bryan Allen Rupert and Mrs. Maria Elena Rupert. Miss Rupert lived in Lothian, MD where she worked as a retail clerk. When Erika was not working she enjoyed arts and crafts. She was a music lover and enjoyed spending time with her...

Jun 8, 2018

Jennifer Nicole Kingsmore was born April 8, 1982 in Baltimore, MD to William G. Kingsmore, Jr. of Land O' Lakes, FL and Cynthia M. Wolfe Kingsmore of Glen Burnie. She worked as a Medical Administrator at Maryland Specialty Care in Linthicum until declining health forced her to stop working earlier this year. A lifetime resident of Glen Burnie and...

Jun 6, 2018

Clyde "Nicky" Messick Nichols, Jr. was born November 25, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to the late Clyde Messick Nichols, Sr. and Reba Nichols. In his free time Mr. Nichols enjoyed cheering on his favorite sports teams, the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles and watching I Love Lucy. He is survived by his sisters Betty J. Espenscheid and her husband...

Jun 5, 2018

Edward Jerome “Ed” Stefankiewicz, Jr. was born December 4, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to Edward Stefankiewicz, Sr. and the late Louise Stefankiewicz. A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, MD, Ed retired from NSA after 37 years. In his free time he enjoyed watching baseball and football, cheering on the Orioles and Ravens, and playing softball.

He is survived...

Jun 5, 2018

Mr. Nelson Saunders Payne, Jr. was born in Norfolk, VA on September 10th, 1947 to Mr. Nelson Saunders Payne, Sr. and Mrs. Mary (Anderson) Payne. Nelson proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was an accounting auditor for the government. After Mr. Payne retired he and his wife Edith Payne moved to Spring Hill, TN. Mr. Payne passed away...

Jun 5, 2018

Mr. Joseph C. Marshall was born on August 5, 1944 in Michigan to the late Mr. Joseph C. Marshall, Sr. and the late Mrs. Dorothy (Newton) Marshall. Joseph worked as a police officer after he retired from the Army. He was a gun collector. Mr. Marshall enjoyed taking trips to Thailand with his wife Pitsamai (Hughes) Marshall. Joseph took...

Jun 4, 2018

Mr. Lester Leroy Klob was born in Baltimore, MD on March 30, 1952 to Margaret (Redmond) Klob and William Klob. Mr. Lester served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He lived in Glen Burnie where he worked as a facility maintenance engineer. Lester enjoyed Harley-Davidsons, collecting classic toy cars, and playing the drums in a band....

Jun 1, 2018

Timothy Allen Stover was born April 8, 1963 in Annapolis, MD and lived most of his life in the Northern Anne Arundel County area before moving to Stevensville 10 years ago.  Tim worked for Bay Heating & Cooling as an HVAC mechanic. He was also the drummer and singer for the band Redeyexpress.  In his spare time he enjoyed...

Jun 1, 2018

Rogelio Rosado was born May 29, 1958 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Rosado Gonzalez and Teresa Hernandez Mercado and has lived in Baltimore for the past 40 years. He did construction work during his work life but has been disabled for the past 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, was a baseball fan and greatly enjoyed his...

Jun 1, 2018

Mr. Melquicedec Coreas Gomez was born on November 20, 1967 in El Salvador to Mr. Juan Bautista Coreas and Mr. Neonila Gomez. He has lived in the area for the past 20 years where he worked as a painter. He enjoyed Real Madrid football club fan and coached Harundale Soccer.

Melquicedec is preceded in death by both...

May 29, 2018

Dillian Delores "Dee" Johnson was born November 15, 1933 in Alabama to the late Grover Cleveland Bradford and Myrtle Love Bradford. Dee worked for many years in the Department of Aging for Anne Arundel County. In her free time, she enjoyed Crocheting, coloring, card making and crafting.

Left to cherish her memory are children Donna Dennis and...

May 28, 2018

Born Louise A. Beattie in Michigan on September 26, 1943 to the late Mr. Edward Beattie and Mrs. Ada (Morrison) Beattie. She moved from Florida to Curtis Bay 13 years ago. Mrs. Louise enjoyed her coffee, watching crime shows and listening to Dr. Charles Stanley. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her beloved...

May 24, 2018

Robert Gascon, Sr. was born March 21, 1955 in Virginia to Raymond Napolean Gascon and the late Barbara Ann (Blanford) Gascon. Mr. Gascon was a resident of Baltimore, MD and in his free time he enjoyed scuba diving, playing the drums, wood working, fishing and boating. Left to cherish his memory are his children Robert Raymond Gascon, Jr. and...

May 24, 2018

Born Myrtle Irene Hook in Baltimore, MD on August 22, 1927 to the late Robert G. Hook and Myrtle I. (Holmes) Hook. A lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, Mrs. Dittmar worked as a cashier for A&P Stores. An active member of Christ Lutheran Church. Myrtle enjoyed gardening and doing crosswords.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dittmar...

May 19, 2018

Oliver W. "Sonny" Griffith, Jr. was born July 15, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Oliver W. Griffith, Sr. and Blanche K. Griffith (nee Allender) and has lived in Linthicum for the past 50 Years. Mr. Griffith retired as a warehouse manager for Sherwin Williams, where he worked for 38 years. He was a member of the Willow...

May 18, 2018

Mr. Charles Q. Leach was born in Carlisle, PA on October 21, 1961 to Mr. Loren Leach and Joan Leach. Charles lived in Hanover, MD where he worked as a truck driver for Cardinal Trucking and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. In his spare time Charles enjoyed watching QVC, dogs, and dining out with friends and...

May 14, 2018

John Gordon Ray was born in Severn, MD on June 27, 1933 to the late Willis A. Ray, Sr. and Ethel N. (Nunn) Ray. A lifetime resident of Severn, Mr. Ray graduated from Arundel High School. After graduation he served for 8 years in the Air Force. He was a sheet metal worker for Baltimore City School Board. John...