Obituaries

Clara S. Skeens (Riley)

Clara S. Skeens (Riley)

Sep 16, 2014

Clara S. Skeens (Riley), a lifetime Marylander, passed away on September 16, 2014. Born to the late William H. and Virginia H. (Weglarz) Riley on July 9, 1934. Clara was a member of the Lansdowne American Legion and enjoyed crossword puzzles and embroidery. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Lambert of Glen Burnie. Services and Interment will be...

Charles Edward Davis, Jr.

Charles Edward Davis, Jr.

Sep 16, 2014

Charles Edward Davis, Jr. passed away on September 16, 2014. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 9, 1931 to the late Charles Edward Davis, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Mayers) Davis. Charles was an Army Veteran who fought during the Korean War. He enjoyed watching his granddaughter play soccer, The Baltimore Ravens, building his garage and spending time with...

John Scott Miller

John Scott Miller

Sep 15, 2014

John Scott Miller, a lifetime resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on September 15, 2014. Born in Baltimore to John Edmund Miller, Jr. and Susan Diane (Clarke) Miller of Glen Burnie. John graduated in 2008 from Glen Burnie High School and was the sporting goods manager at Walmart. He enjoyed World of Warcraft, guns, knives, hunting, fishing, working on...

Martha Helen Taylor

Martha Helen Taylor

Sep 14, 2014

Martha Helen (Cook) Taylor, 63, resident of Pasadena, died on September 14, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 13, 1951 to the late William Edward Oval and Doris M. (Bevan) Cook at Baltimore City Hospital. Martha was an administrative Clerk for MVA for several years. She loved the beach, camping, fishing, crabbing and going target shooting...

Kelly D. Chubb

Kelly D. Chubb

Sep 8, 2014

Kelly D. Chubb passed away on September 8, 2014. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Dewey Leich Chubb and Deborah Mae (Johnson) Chubb. Kelly was a swimmer in the Special Olympics and was an artist who liked painting with water colors. She enjoyed Beadworks, Elvis and making jewelry. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her step-father, Mark...

Richard Allan Collins, I

Richard Allan Collins, I

Sep 1, 2014

Richard A. Collins, I, a lifetime resident of Severn, passed away on September 1, 2014. Born in Baltimore to the late Calvin Leo Collins and the late Thelma Viola (Worley) Huber. Richard was a member of the Marriottsville Shooting Range and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, shooting, reading, computers and riding his Harley. Mr. Collins is survived...

Maclyn Brock

Maclyn Brock

Aug 31, 2014

Maclyn Charles Brock, age 85, long time Glen Burnie resident, died peacefully August 31. Born November 14, 1928 to the late Charles and Zada (Wright) Brock in Lansing Michigan. In 1968 After 20 years of service, Maclyn retired from the United States Air Force. After the military, he worked as the Administrative Assistant in the Department of Pathology at...

Richard Kenneth Wengert, Sr.

Richard Kenneth Wengert, Sr.

Aug 27, 2014

Richard Kenneth Wengert, Sr., lifetime resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on August 27, 2014. Born in Baltimore to the late Adam and Emma (Metzkie) Wengert in July of 1922. Richard was a graduate of the Glen Burnie High School class of 1942 and was a Sergeant with the AA County Police Department until his retirement. Mr. Wengert was...

Barbara Jean Kicklighter

Barbara Jean Kicklighter

Aug 26, 2014

Barbara Jean Kicklighter, a longtime resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on August 26, 2014. Born in January of 1954 to the late Leroy and Catherine (Kauffman) Mueller in Baltimore. Barbara was a member of the North Arundel Church years ago and the Moose Lodge, where they attended dances. When she was not working she spent her time being...

Laroy "Buddy" Stivers

Laroy "Buddy" Stivers

Aug 20, 2014

Laroy "Buddy" Stivers, 86, Odenton resident, died peacefully August 20. Born September 21, 1927 to the late William T. and Henrietta (McCracken) Stivers in Patterson, New Jersey. Buddy resided here for over 40 years and was a devoted parishioner of Temple Baptist- Old Stage Road. He was a graduate of the Kentucky Mountain Bible School. He was a diesel...

Granville "Bob" Robert Smith, Jr.

Granville "Bob" Robert Smith, Jr.

Aug 18, 2014

Granville "Bob" Robert Smith, Jr. passed away August 18, 2014. Born in Baltimore to the late Granville Robert and Florence Virginia Smith (nee Kerns). He served in the Marine Corps until retirement and also worked for the Baltimore Police Department until he retired. Bud was a member of the Marine Corps League, American Heart Association, Severn United Methodist church...

Joan C. Frye

Joan C. Frye

Aug 14, 2014

Born Joan C. Pedersen in Baltimore on Dec. 7, 1938 to Richard and Margarite Pedersen (nee Shephard). A resident of Dagsboro, DE for the past 14 Years after living in Glen Burnie for many years prior to that. She retired as an electronics assembly worker for Western Electric (AT&T). Joan was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the...

Kevin Matthew Knight

Kevin Matthew Knight

Aug 14, 2014

Kevin Matthew Knight was born in Baltimore, MD on March 27, 1988 to Dale Higgins and Carolyn L. Gordon (nee Knight) and has lived his entire life in the Glen Burnie area. He worked as a plumber for B Tek Plumbing. Kevin enjoyed fishing, camping, creating tattoos and Rapping in his spare time. In addition to his parents, Kevin...

Gary A. Shaver

Gary A. Shaver

Aug 14, 2014

Gary A. Shaver passed away on August 14, 2014. Born in Oneonta, New York to the late Warren C. and Carmita S. (Reury) Shaver in 1932. Gary was an educator for the New York Division of Corrections. Mr. Shaver was an active member of the 1st reformed church in Hudson, New York before moving to Maryland 3 years ago...

Glover Michael Downes

Glover Michael Downes

Aug 13, 2014

Glover Michael Downes, a Glen Burnie resident since 1995, passed away on August 13, 2014. Born in Baltimore to the late John F. and Mary Claire (Rice) Downes. Glover was a Welding Contractor for Downes Construction for many years. He was a Baltimore Ravens fan who enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing PlayStation with his grandson. Mr. Downes is survived...

William E. Willis, Jr.

William E. Willis, Jr.

Aug 8, 2014

William Everett Willis, Jr., 89, a resident of Linthicum Heights for over 60 years, died peacefully August 8. Born September 27, 1924 to the late William and Alice (Ledley) Willis in Baltimore, Md. William enlisted in the US Naval Service in 1943 and was honorably discharged. After the military, William completed his education and worked for NASA as an...

Charles "Buck" W. Leary

Charles "Buck" W. Leary

Aug 6, 2014

Charles W. Leary, also known as Buck Leary, passed away on August 6, 2014. Charles was born in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Abraham and Pauline Leary. He was called "The Cat Man" because he loved his cats as well as old country music and wrestling. Mr. Leary is survived by his son, David W. Leary of Glen...

Robert S. Gordy

Robert S. Gordy

Aug 3, 2014

Robert S. Gordy passed away on August 3, 2014. He was born in Maryland to the late Herman and Alice (nee Savage) Gordy in May of 1926. Robert retired as a Tug Boat First Mate who served in the Army Air Corp and was a member of Granite Presbyterian Church as well as a Mason for over 50 years...

Richard L. Dorsey, Sr.

Richard L. Dorsey, Sr.

Aug 1, 2014

Richard L. Dorsey, Sr., 69, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center following a long illness. Richard was born April 22, 1945 in London, England the son of the late Louis and Lilian Galla Dorsey. He was the beloved husband of 30 years of Easter S. Dorsey. Richard was a graduate of...

Brenda Sue Joseph

Brenda Sue Joseph

Aug 1, 2014

Brenda Sue Joseph was born October 2, 1951 in Baltimore, MD to James and Lois Joseph (nee Fanary) now of Glen Burnie. She worked as a computer analyst for the Social Security Administration for 42 years. In her spare time she enjoyed playing sports with co-workers, Music, Art, time at the beach, but most precious to her was time...