Obituaries

Barbara E. Retz

Barbara E. Retz

Nov 30, 2015

Born Barbara A. Wilcoxon in Baltimore, MD on April 12, 1945 to the late Orville Newton Wilcoxon and his wife Naomi Velma (Hartsburg) Wilcoxon. She was a 20 year resident of Queenstown after living in Pasadena for many years. A graduate of Andover High School Barbara was a homemaker. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping, gardening, fishing, hunting,...

Sheila Y. Acker

Sheila Y. Acker

Nov 27, 2015

Born Sheila Y. Kelley in Baltimore, MD on June 12, 1946 to the late Lomer and Winifred Kelley (nee Manring) A lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County, she has lived in Severn for many years.  After working for the Teamsters, Sheila, devoted her life to caring for her family and home. Sheila was an active member of Harundale Presbyterian...

Mary K. Garde

Mary K. Garde

Nov 25, 2015

Born Mary K. Boyce in Baltimore, MD on January 3, 1933 to the late Ruth Klimas (nee Sherman). Mrs. Garde lived in Pasadena for many years until declining health caused her to move to Dundalk to live with her daughter Brenda Garde and Steve McGeeney. During her working life Mary worked as a machine operator for Page Paper Box...

Madeline " Dolly" Zeman Bauer

Madeline " Dolly" Zeman Bauer

Nov 24, 2015

Madeline “Dolly” Bauer, 87, passed away on November 24, 2015.  Born in Maryland to the late Anton and Marie (nee Hodek) Zeman on January 2nd of 1928.   Dolly was a member of the Glen Burnie United Methodist Church and was involved with the Glen Burnie United Methodist Church’s Women’s group.  She loved doing crafts, cooking and spending time with...

Sadie E. Strauss

Sadie E. Strauss

Nov 19, 2015

Sadie E. Strauss, a lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County, passed away on November 19, 2015.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 16, 1920 to the late Phillip and Mary Louise Blottenberger.  Sadie was a member of Marley United Methodist Church and enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching TV.  She is survived by her daughter, Ellen L. Reinhardt of Glen...

Frances J. Stansbury

Frances J. Stansbury

Nov 19, 2015

Born Frances June Horky in Baltimore, MD on December 6, 1950 to the late James W. & Helen Horky (nee Anthony) A lifetime resident of the Glen Burnie area, she retired as a custodian for the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. Frances enjoyed watching television, Cooking, Sewing and caring for her home. In addition to her parents, she...

Nellie A. Wenzel

Nellie A. Wenzel

Nov 17, 2015

Nellie A. Wenzel passed away on November 17, 2015 in New Wilmington, PA.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James Lewis and Nellie A. (DeBaufre) Hawkins in June of 1920.  Nellie lived in Maryland until 2009 when she moved to Pennsylvania.  She enjoyed traveling, Pinochle, quilting, and knitting.  Nellie taught the Special Needs Sunday School at St. Paul's...

Janet Brock

Janet Brock

Nov 15, 2015

Janet Brock, 85, a resident of Anne Arundel County, passed away on November 15, 2015.  She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 5, 1930 to the late William Edward and Helen Jane (nee Wynkoop) Gabel.  Janet was a member of Granite Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was involved with the Choir.  She enjoyed volunteering with...

Rickey Lee Arndt

Rickey Lee Arndt

Nov 13, 2015

Rickey Lee Arndt, 49, died November 13, 2015. Rickey was born on November 16, 1965 in Baltimore to Mary G. (Theodore) Arndt and Herman Conrad Arndt Jr. He absolutely loved sleeping and watching TV; especially PBS Old English Comedies, 2 and a Half men, Sci-Fi's , and Horrors. Rickey is preceded by his wife, Wendy (Clayville) Arndt; brother, Herman...

Katherine E. Mann

Katherine E. Mann

Nov 13, 2015

Katherine E. Mann, 95, resident of Millersville, died peacefully at home on November 13, 2015. Born to the late William and the late Lessie (Oakley) Arrington on September 19, 1920 in Providence, North Carolina. Katherine was a longtime member of the Heritage Community Church. She loved gardening and sewing. She is preceded by her parents; husband, Max Mann; son,...

Edwin L. Bangs

Edwin L. Bangs

Nov 7, 2015

Edwin L. Bangs passed away on November 7, 2015. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edwin Frances and Edith (Ritter) Bangs in October of 1931. He was a clergy member and worked at various different churches over the years. Mr. Bangs was a member of the Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church and enjoyed woodworking, photography and sailing. Edwin...

Justin Anthony Dauses

Justin Anthony Dauses

Nov 4, 2015

Justin Anthony Dauses was born at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore to George A. Vickers of Dundalk and Michelle Dauses Kramer of Glen Burnie. Justin worked in commercial banking for Wells Fargo Bank. He belonged to LA Fitness in Pasadena and enjoyed Golf, Hunting, Fishing and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his parents Michael and...

Marian F. Derossett

Marian F. Derossett

Nov 2, 2015

Born Marian F. Dodd in Washington, D.C. to the late Charles Dodd and Ann Mendoza (nee Huffman) Mrs. DeRossett lived most of her life in the Glen Burnie area, recently returned from North Carolina. She worked as a computer operator for the federal government, working both for the Social Security Administration as well as working at Ft. Meade. She...

Bruce Anthony Trapp

Bruce Anthony Trapp

Nov 1, 2015

Bruce Anthony Trapp, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on November 1, 2015. Born in Prince Georges County Hospital to the late Arthur Roger Trapp, Jr. and Mildred Jeannett (Stumpf) Trapp on March 31, 1963. Bruce was an auto mechanic and loved working on cars; he was a Chevy man. He was a cat lover especially Garfield and...

Elmer D. Gosnell, Jr.

Elmer D. Gosnell, Jr.

Oct 30, 2015

Elmer D. Gosnell, Jr., 59, Glen Burnie resident, died Friday, October 30, 2015. Born to the late Elmer David Gosnell, Sr. and Dorothy "Dot" E. (Blanchard) Kinnard on April 27, 1956 in Baltimore, Md. Elmer lived with his mother his entire life. He was very involved with the Boy Scouts and loved to draw and doodle. He was a...

Floyd Oliver Leake

Floyd Oliver Leake

Oct 29, 2015

Floyd Oliver Leake, a resident of Severn since 2011, passed away on October 29, 2015. Born in Missouri to the late Elmer and Hattie (Clevenger) Leake in January of 1922. Floyd was a mail carrier for the Colorado Post Office during his working years. Mr. Leake loved to travel the US which he did for 2 years and lived...

Deborah Jean Lavilla

Deborah Jean Lavilla

Oct 28, 2015

Born Deborah Jean Peterson in Baltimore, MD on April 11, 1955 to Arvin E. and Sara Jane Peterson (nee McGraw). She lived in many locations during her lifetime but settled in Brooklyn Park 28 years ago. Mrs. Lavilla was an Insurance Agent with Gebco Insurance. In her spare time she enjoyed Cooking, trips to the beach, road trips to...

Charline Agnes Shifflett

Charline Agnes Shifflett

Oct 27, 2015

Charline Agnes Shifflett passed away on October 27, 2015. Born in Baltimore City to the late Charles P. and Audrey M. (Smith) Smith on June 17, 1950. Charline was a graduate of Southern High School's class of 79'. She enjoyed playing cards, going to horse races, playing bingo and watching game shows like Deal or No Deal. Before retirement...

Louis Laursen

Louis Laursen

Oct 19, 2015

Louis Laursen, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 19, 2015. "Papa Lou" enjoyed watching PBS with Science and History Shows being his favorite. He served his country with the Air Force from 1963-1968 and worked as an Engineer for NSA. After years of waiting for that special someone he married the late Juanita E. (Thompson) Laursen...

James Michael Dedo

James Michael Dedo

Oct 14, 2015

James Michael Dedo was born January 21, 1962 Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore to the late Charles and Marylou Dedo (nee Duff). A lifetime resident of the area he worked in the maintenance department for Habitat America. James was a member of a Chevelle Club and his family described his 1968 Chevelle as his "other wife". He enjoyed attending...