Obituaries

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...

Joseph J. Zaukus, Sr.

Joseph J. Zaukus, Sr.

Oct 13, 2015

Joseph J. Zaukus, Sr., 85, of Tennessee, formerly of Millersville, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2015. Born April 27, 1930 to the late Frank and the late Margaret (Habel) Zaukus in Severn, Md. Joe was a Korean Conflict Veteran and a member of the American Legion. He loved everything the outdoors had to offer, often fulfilled...

Lewis H. Cornelius

Lewis H. Cornelius

Oct 10, 2015

Lewis H. Cornelius was born June 11, 1916 in Brunswick, MD to the late Lewis and Daisey Cornelius (nee Russell). He lived in Glen Burnie since 1964 when he and his wife left Baltimore. A car repairman at the Washington Terminal, he had worked on trains for over 40 years. A born mechanic in addition to working on trains...

Dorothy H. Armstrong

Dorothy H. Armstrong

Oct 10, 2015

Dorothy H. Armstrong passed away on October 10, 2015. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Leonard and Margaret (Tolland) Doucette in June of 1922. Dorothy served her country as a sergeant in the Marine Corp during WWII. She worked as a secretary for the Anne Arundel County Board of education at Corkran Jr. High School. Dorothy volunteered for...

June G. Edwards

June G. Edwards

Oct 9, 2015

Born June Grimes in Baltimore, MD on June 21, 1935 to the late William and Nellie Grimes (nee Guyer). She lived most of her life in Glen Burnie with brief stints in Germany and in West Virginia. She was a homemaker who did extensive volunteer work with NCEON and various other charities. She served on the resident's council at...

Wilbert E. Parks

Wilbert E. Parks

Oct 2, 2015

Wilbert E. Parks, a resident of Brooklyn Park, passed away on October 2, 2015. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 23, 1926. Wilbert is survived by his sons, Wayne Parks, Victor Parks; daughter, Christina Cate; brothers, Francis Parks, Michael Parks, Richard Parks; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn...

Ruth M. Baker

Ruth M. Baker

Sep 28, 2015

Ruth M. Baker passed away on September 28, 2015 in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Ed and Sally (Knisley) Pruitt on August 15, 1927. Ruth was a meat cutter for Esskay during her working years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 40 Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth enjoyed gardening, traveling, dancing but especially...

Christopher R. Barrett

Christopher R. Barrett

Sep 24, 2015

Christopher Ryan Barrett was born December 11, 1988 in Baltimore, MD to Timothy M. Barrett and Laura Asaka Mathis, both of Glen Burnie. A lifetime resident of Glen Burnie, Chris is a graduate of Glen Burnie High School and worked as a sprinkler fitter. He enjoyed cars, video games, his cat, and music. He was a self taught musician...

Leroy James Martin, Sr.

Leroy James Martin, Sr.

Sep 22, 2015

Leroy J. Martin, Sr. passed away on September 22, 2015 in Shelby, NC. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James L. and Sarah Catherine (Abey) Martin on January 31, 1931. He was a Maryland resident for many years until moving to North Carolina 17 years ago. Leroy was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Democratic Club, served...