Obituaries

Mary Ellen Sterling

Mary Ellen Sterling

Jan 10, 2016

Mary Ellen Sterling, 69, Glen Burnie resident died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 10, 2016. Born January 14, 1946 to the late Charles E. and the late Mary Betty (Porter) Rowe in Baltimore. She worked for the Anne Arundel School Board as the Principal's Secretary for many years. Mary Ellen loved to read, especially the...

Robert William Knopp, Sr.

Robert William Knopp, Sr.

Jan 8, 2016

Robert William Knopp, Sr., 87, lifelong resident of Severn died at home January 8, 2016. Born January 22, 1928, to the late William Frederick Knopp and the late Gladys (Mitchell) Knopp in Severn. In addition to being a lifelong farmer, Robert was also involved with several other organizations such as the Maryland Farm Bureau, Inspector for Maryland State Tobacco,...

Jaime Marie Resuta

Jaime Marie Resuta

Jan 5, 2016

Jaime Marie Resuta passed away on January 7, 2016.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Mark Anthony Clark and Brenda Anne (nee Shepp) Resuta.  Jaime was a Service Department Cashier for Sheehy Nissan who enjoyed dancing and being a Ravens Fan.  She loved music and the color red.  She leaves behind her mother, Brenda Resuta; step-father, Anthony Travers;...

Lillian A. Latorre

Lillian A. Latorre

Dec 30, 2015

Lillian A. Latorre, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on December 30, 2015.  Born in West Virginia to the late Oliver and Catherine (West) Johnson on February 11, 1929.  Lillian worked for Westinghouse as a Key Punch Operator during her working years.  She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church as well as the Glen Burnie...

George W. Rexrode

George W. Rexrode

Dec 22, 2015

George W. “Rex” Rexrode, a resident of Glen Burnie since 1958, passed away on December 22, 2015.  Born in Arbovale, WV to the late Arlie Cecil and Media Alice (Sponaugle) Rexrode on January 24, 1931.  George was a machinist with American Can Co.  for over 30 years and served his country with the Marines during the Korean Conflict.  He...

Carlotta "Carla" D. Hubbard

Carlotta "Carla" D. Hubbard

Dec 22, 2015

Carlotta “Carla” D. Hubbard, a lifetime resident of Baltimore, passed away on December 22, 2015.  Born in Baltimore to the late Frank Henry and Rose Culotta Davis on February 12, 1958.  Carla worked in customer service for Johns Hopkins University Press.   She enjoyed plants, flowers and animals.  Carla also liked to bowl, play bingo, craft and spend time with...

Geneva H. Hall

Geneva H. Hall

Dec 20, 2015

Geneva H. Hall passed away on December 20, 2015 in Millsboro, Delaware.  Born on the Eastern Shore to the late Leon and Dora (Mattingly) Fitzhugh.  Geneva was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed crafting, ceramics, shopping, sewing and making clothes.  She is survived by her daughters, Luann Schaefer of Brooklyn Park, Robin Shutt of Berlin;...

James Arthur Livingston, Jr.

James Arthur Livingston, Jr.

Dec 19, 2015

James Arthur Livingston. Jr. passed away on December 19, 2015.  Born in Gap, Pennsylvania to the late James Arthur Livingston, Sr. and the late Violet (Rogers) Livingston on September 13, 1935.  James served his country with the Army from 1958 until he retired in 1992 and was a member of the VFW.  He worked in the trucking industry and...

Ruth V. Bennett

Ruth V. Bennett

Dec 19, 2015

Ruth V. Bennett, a lifetime resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on December 19, 2015.  Ruth was born in Glen Burnie to the late Gilbert Michael and Mary Louise (Brady) Bass on November 10, 1928.  She was a graduate of Glen Burnie High School’s class of 1945 and was a member of The Glen Burnie United Methodist Church.  Ruth...

William Samuel Jacobs

William Samuel Jacobs

Dec 14, 2015

William Samuel Jacobs passed away suddenly on December 14, 2015 at Harbor Hospital.  Born in Rowland, NC on September 18, 1943 to the late Lacy Rother Jacobs and the late Mary Frances (Owens) Jacobs.  Sam was a member of Glen Lutheran Church and the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working on cars but he especially...

Michael Chanat

Michael Chanat

Dec 11, 2015

Michael Chanat, 91, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Olga (Papaila), children Michael, (Glen Burnie), Jeffrey and Rima Franklin (Richmond, VA), Danielle and Keith Smith (Charlotte, NC), Steff and Jeannine Chavez (Rio Rancho, NM) and one very dear grandchild, Theodore Franklin Chanat....

Patsy Louise Robinson

Patsy Louise Robinson

Dec 4, 2015

Patsy Louise Robinson, 68, Curtis Bay, Md resident, died December 4, 2015. She was born on September 14, 1947 to the late Raymond and the late Alice (Lucas) Williams in Switchback, West Virginia. She was a homemaker and loved being home with the kids and then later with the grand kids. Her passion was shopping but she also loved...

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...