Obituaries

Gregory Scott Miller

Mar 2, 2018

Gregory Scott Miller was born February 14, 1962 in California to the late Dale and Eva Miller. Mr. Miller worked as a Dispatcher for Fleet Transit and in his free time he enjoyed volunteering with the Anne Arundel County Alarmers and the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Left to cherish his memory is beloved wife of 27 years Dawn...

Ann C. Kelliher

Feb 28, 2018

Ann Catherine Kelliher, 90, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 28, 2018 after a battling leukemia and heart disease.

Ann was married to the love of her life, Robert Kelliher, Sr., for 62 years before his death in 2009. She is now back in his loving arms. Born on June 23, 1927 to Theresa and John...

Betty Gram

Feb 24, 2018

Born Betty G. Schmidt in Baltimore, MD on December 27, 1923 to the late Elmer Schmidt and Gertrude Schmidt (Nee Claus). Mrs. Gram was a lifelong resident of Brooklyn Park where she was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and traveling. Mrs. Gram treasured her time with friends and family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gram is preceded in...

Arthur Lazarus

Feb 21, 2018

Arthur Lazarus was born in India on March 18, 1951 to Samuel & Suguna Lazarus. Arthur moved to the area in 1978 where he worked as a health care worker for Crownsville Hospital Center. Mr. Lazarus was an active member of Harundale Presbyterian Church. In his free time, Arthur enjoyed knitting, crocheting, Coca-Cola Memorabilia. He also enjoyed watching the Redskins...

Michael Howard Pfeifer

Feb 20, 2018

Michael Howard Pfeifer was born in Sioux Falls, SD on October 13, 1952 to the late Loren Robert Pfeifer and Phyllis Pfeifer Donnaud (nee Roti) and has lived in Maryland since 1971. He was a client of Bello Machre for over 30 years and most recently made his home in Odenton. Michael enjoyed old country music, was an avid...

David Joseph Penny

Feb 17, 2018

David Joseph Penny was born April 11, 1988 in Baltimore to Larry and Lisa Penny. David was a resident of Dundalk and in his free time enjoyed gaming, watching wrestling and cheering on the Washington Capitals and Baltimore Ravens.

In addition to his parents he is survived by grandfather John Jowell Penny, grandmother Linda Penny, cousin Christopher Penny...

Leon F. Beaty

Feb 17, 2018

Leon Fauntly Beaty passed away peacefully in his home on February 17, 2018 at age 91. Leon, nicknamed Lonny, grew up in the mill town of Savage, Maryland, where as a child of the depression, he owned his own snowball business and vegetable stand. As a teenager, he attended Elkridge High School, where he earned lead roles in dramatic...

Thomas Edmund Schmidt

Feb 16, 2018

Thomas E. Schmidt, 83, of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully in his home on February 16, 2018. Tom was born in 1934, in Ashland, PA. He was an avid fisherman, sports fan and animal lover who was known for his quick wit and love of the great outdoors. His hobbies included carving duck decoys, as well as painting, swimming and...

Melvia Marie Scott

Feb 10, 2018

Melvia Marie Warner Scott died on February 10, 2018 at North Arundel Health and Rehab . She was 90.

Born on September 16, 1927, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Marie Weber Warner and Maurice Edwin Warner.

After graduating from Western High School, she attended Strayer...

Olga Chanat

Feb 5, 2018

Olga (Papaila) Chanat, 89, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 5, 2018, surrounded by her four children. Olga was born April 21, 1928, in East Conemaugh, PA, to Slavic immigrant parents Theodore and Pelagia (Hlopik) Papaila. She showed promise as an artist during childhood and studied privately through high school. Upon her instructor’s urging and with her parent’s...

Sandy Dyson

Feb 3, 2018

Sandy Dyson was born October 2, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to the late Sherman Lewis and Ruth J. Dodson. Sandy was raised in Lanham, MD where she graduated from DuVal High School in 1970.

She was a member of Lighthouse Church. She was passionate about jewelry and devoted her career to working in the industry. She was...

Andres Cupino Abarro

Feb 2, 2018

Andres Cupino Abarro was born on November 30, 1935 in Rosario, Cavite, Philippines to the late Timoteo Abarro and Severina Abarro.

During his early adult years, Andres Abarro served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1980....

Clifford - Anthony, Sr.

Feb 1, 2018

Clifford Anthony, Sr. was born January 23, 1938 in Ohio to the late Clifford and Audrey Anthony. Mr. Anthony retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy. He was a long time resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland and in his free time he enjoyed fishing, playing poker, and spending time with his two dogs. He is survived...

David Joseph Benner

Jan 29, 2018

David Joseph Benner, beloved father, brother, son and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2018 at his home in Pasadena, Md. He was 55.

Prior to his death, Dave’s career spanned over 35 years, as the Survey Crew Chief for Anne Arundel County...

Charles James Young

Jan 28, 2018

Charles James Young was born in Baltimore, MD on November 17, 1935 to the late Wilbert Howard and Goldie Lillian Young (nee Lehmuth) and he lived in Glen Burnie for over 20 years. He served in the Army from 1958-1960 and worked as a builder and construction worker for Giant Construction and also Beck Builders. He enjoyed hunting, working...

David E. Puckett

Jan 27, 2018

David E. Puckett was born October 21, 1961 in Ft. Benning, GA to Cevert and Waltraud Puckett (nee Rosenberger) of Glen Burnie and has lived in Northern Anne Arundel County for Most of his life. He worked as a contractor and home builder until a stroke 8 years ago left him unable to work. He enjoyed dirt track racing...

Mildred L. Bangs

Jan 26, 2018

Born June 17, 1929 in Baltimore, MD to the late Frank and Bertha Leybold she lived in many different locations in Maryland until settling in Severn for the past 17 years after retirment. She was a legal secretary during her working career. Mrs. Bangs was a member of Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In her spare time she enjoyed...

Janice Mae Kirkley

Jan 26, 2018

Janice Mae Kirkley was born January 6, 1949 to the late James S. and Helen M. Kirkley (nee Smith) and lived in Glen Burnie for most of her life. She moved to Frederick in 2004. Janice was an active member of Glen Burnie United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. During her working life she worked as...

Craig D. Heck, Jr.

Jan 23, 2018

Mr. Craig D. Heck, Jr. was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 23, 1961 to the late Mr. Craig D. Heck and Julia M. Heck (nee Gonzalez). Mr. Craig Heck, Jr. lived in Millersville with his wife and children. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1981 – 1983. He was a truck driver for J.J....

Vivian Upton

Jan 14, 2018

Vivian Elizabeth McKenzie Upton of Severn passed away on January 14, 2018, at the age of 92.

Mrs. Upton was the daughter of the late Leo G. McKenzie and Mary Sherer McKenzie. She was born in Baltimore City on March 19, 1925, and she grew up in Westport. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Upton was predeceased...