Obituaries

Robert Raymond Dittmar, Jr.

Robert Raymond Dittmar, Jr.

Nov 2, 2014

Robert Raymond Dittmar, Jr. was born March 5, 1918 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert Raymond Dittmar, Sr. and the late Josephine C. Dittmar (nee Herd). A resident of Glen Burnie for 73 years, Mr. Dittmar retired as a Supervisor of the paint shop at Globe Metal Products after 43 years of service. He was a member of...

Ellen Jane Carter

Ellen Jane Carter

Oct 31, 2014

Ellen Jane Carter, 76, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 31 under the care of Hospice of the Chesapeake. Born June 20, 1938 to the late Kelly P. and Frances D. (Fritts) Foster in Baltimore, Md. Ellen was employed with The State of Maryland at BWI as a buyer. She was active in Glen Burnie Baptist...

Waltraut Johanna Gessert

Waltraut Johanna Gessert

Oct 30, 2014

Waltraut Johanna Gessert passed away on October 30, 2014. She was born in Stettin, Germany in June of 1929 to the late Albert Grunsdorf and Anna (Strassenburg) Grunsdorf. Waltraut came to the United States in January of 1953 and lived in Baltimore until she moved to Glen Burnie in 1957. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church...

Morris Joseph Brown, Sr.

Morris Joseph Brown, Sr.

Oct 27, 2014

Morris Joseph Brown, Sr. passed away on October 27, 2014. Born in Baltimore to the late William and Maree (Starsnik) Brown. Morris was a Maryland resident until 1989 when he moved to Florida. He worked as a Steel Fabricator and was known for his 3 loves, Pinochle, Horse Racing and Poker. Mr. Brown is survived by his sons, Douglas...

Pattie Lou Hernandez

Pattie Lou Hernandez

Oct 24, 2014

Pattie Lou Hernandez, 91, Glen Burnie resident died peacefully in her home, October 24. Born January 1, 1923 in Fairmont, North Carolina to the late Rev. Charlie and Hattie Estella (Sampson) Bell. She is preceded by her parents and grandson Ronald Eddie Hood. Survived by her siblings; Christine McCormick of Baltimore, Henry Buck Bell of Lumberton, NC and Hattie...

Ruth Virginia Harr

Ruth Virginia Harr

Oct 18, 2014

Ruth Virginia Harr, 90, resident of Princess Anne, died peacefully at her residence, October 18. Born January 24, 1924 to the late George and Nellie (Snyder) Hall in Baltimore, Md. Ruth absolutely loved her family and gardening. She was preceded by her parents; husband, Leonard Edward Harr; son, Donald Harr and brother, Thomas Hall. Ruth is survived by her...

Walter Angel

Walter Angel

Oct 18, 2014

Walter Angel passed away peacefully on October 18, 2014. Born in Colombia, South America to the late Jose Antonio and Mercedes (Cobo) Angel. Walter attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing, horseshoes, music and taking trips back to South America. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cecilia (Gomez) Angel of Glen Burnie, son, Paul Angel...

Donato Russo

Donato Russo

Oct 17, 2014

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Ida Marion Saffell-Davis

Ida Marion Saffell-Davis

Oct 15, 2014

Ida Marion Saffell-Davis, 93, a resident of Glen Burnie for over 64 years went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2014. Ida was best known as Marion Saffell-Davis. Marion was born on November 26, 1920 in Baltimore to the late Harry and Marva Sanner (Mason). Marion graduated from Glen High School in 1937, and graduated from the...

Wayne F. Reinecke

Wayne F. Reinecke

Oct 11, 2014

Wayne F. Reinecke, 69, Baltimore resident, died peacefully in the care of Fayette Health and Rehabilitation Center on October 11. Born March 1, 1945 to the late William and Sue (Leake) Reinecke in Baltimore, Md. Wayne was employed by the State of Maryland as Supervisor for years. He had a love for music, cooking, reading and flowers. He is...

Mildred Louise Crookshank

Mildred Louise Crookshank

Oct 9, 2014

Mildred Louise Crookshank (Worrell), 93, residing in Glen Burnie, died peacefully on October 9. She was born July 14, 1921 to the late Charles and Mary Ann (Brown) Worrell in Altoona, Pa. She is preceded by her husband Lyle C. Crookshank; brother, Charles Worrell. She moved here in 2009, leaving her home town that she resided for over 88...

Joan F. Dring

Joan F. Dring

Oct 6, 2014

Joan F. Dring passed away on October 6, 2014. Born in Baltimore to the late Nicholas and Gertrude (Hartsilk) O'Brender. Joan is survived by her husband, Robert Dring of Columbia; sons, Roland Thompson of California, Larry Thompson of Towson, Gary Thompson of Glen Burnie; daughter, Donna Robelo of California and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her...

William Henry Rauck. Sr.

William Henry Rauck. Sr.

Oct 2, 2014

William Henry Rauck, Sr. was born in Baltimore on August 31, 1922 to Henry William and Myrtle Rauck (nee Swann) and has lived in Glen Burnie for the past 25 years after moving from Cockeysville. He served in Europe as a fighter pilot during WW II, serving from 1942-46. Bill was a restaurant owner who first owned the Pineridge...

Robert David Leroy Beck, Jr.

Robert David Leroy Beck, Jr.

Sep 29, 2014

Robert David Leroy Beck, Jr., 48, lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, died suddenly September 29. Born September 21, 1966 to the late Robert and Rita (Carpenski) Beck, Sr. in Baltimore, Md. Robert had several jobs but loved working for different restaurants in the area as a chef. He also loved rebuilding computers, cooking for the family, planting his summer...

Henry Leopold Wauters

Henry Leopold Wauters

Sep 29, 2014

Henry Leopold Wauters, 85, Glen Burnie resident died peacefully at his home on September 29. Born January 31, 1929 to the late Leon and Anna (Lauers) Wauters in Custor, Ohio. Henry was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from the Army on his birthday in 1953 and on February 7, 1953 married "his love". He...

Eleanor Kiriluk

Eleanor Kiriluk

Sep 28, 2014

Born Eleanor Grimme on December 8, 1926 in Baltimore to Charles and Ethel Grimme. She left Baltiimore and moved to Glen Burnie in 1960. An active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, she also volunteered at the Tate Cancer Center and Volunteered at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center for 20 years. She worked at a card shop...

Ronald J. Padden

Ronald J. Padden

Sep 26, 2014

Ronald Joseph Padden was born June 2, 1935 in Mt. Carmel, PA to the late Thomas Padden and Anna Shilock Padden. He was raised by Thomas Padden and Elsie Padden. A resident of Glen Burnie for 48 years, Mr. Padden was a retail store manager for several department stores as well as a forklift operator, retiring from Davidson Beauty...

Mary L. Hammell

Mary L. Hammell

Sep 24, 2014

Mary L. Hammell was born August 17, 1964 in Baltimore, MD to Elsie M. Hammell and the late Emory Hammell. Mary was employed at Taco Bell in Pasadena. A lifetime resident of the Glen Burnie area, she is a 1982 graduate of Glen Burnie High School. In her spare time Mary enjoyed fishing, baking, watching TV, she treasured time...

Paula J. Hatfield

Paula J. Hatfield

Sep 21, 2014

Paula J. Hatfield (nee Wagner) 66 of Millersville (formerly of Linthicum) passed away Sept. 21, 2014 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center of complications following a stroke. Paula was born in Sunbury, PA to John and Jean Wagner (nee Long). A 1966 graduate of Andover High School prior to her retirement she work for many years as a medical secretary....

Robert David Shepard, Sr.

Robert David Shepard, Sr.

Sep 18, 2014

Robert David Shepard, Sr., 87, died peacefully in his home September 18. Born June 8, 1927 to the late David James and Florence (Lamare) Shepard in Worcester, Mass. Robert worked for Bell Atlantic as a clerk for years. He was an avid collector, especially stamps, coins and books. He had a love for the garden, planting and growing his...