Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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...
Jean Muriel Efko
Jul 27, 2014
Jean Muriel Efko, 80, resident of Westminster died peacefully July 27th. Born June 1, 1934 to the late Norman and Mildred(able) Murphy in Baltimore, MD. Jean had a passion for Church and served as an Alter Guild Member for years. She was an avid Orioles fan who loved to watch them play ball but not nearly as much as...
Leonard John Wisniewski, Sr
Jul 27, 2014
Leonard John Wisniewski, Sr., 96, died peacefully July 27. Born November 7, 1917 to the late Theodore and Julia (Ruthkowski) Wisniewski in Baltimore. Leonard resided 60+ years here in Maryland with his family fishing, crabbing and two decades racing his pigeons. He was employed by the Steam Ship Trade as a Longshoreman. When retirement time came they moved to...
Clark T. Kalivoda
Jul 22, 2014
Clark T. Kalivoda, 59, died July 22 peacefully in Severn, the same property he has resided his entire life. Born March 3, 1955 to the late Frank and Doris (Clark) Kalivoda in Baltimore, Maryland. Clark had his own Oriental Rug Cleaning Company; Crane Rug Cleaner. He was a "Master of all trades" and could build anything; his house and...
Evelyn Mae Wetzel
Jul 22, 2014
Evelyn Mae Wetzel, 79, died peacefully on July 22. Born April 2, 1935 to the late Herbert and Elsie (Whittington) Wetzel in Nutwell, MAryland. Evelyn graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1955, lived in Elvaton for over 70 years and absolutely loved to watch the ORIOLES play ball. She is survived by her life long friends, Lorraine, Michael...
Ronald L. Jordan, Sr.
Jul 19, 2014
Ronald L. Jordan was born in Baltimore on Oct. 29, 1953 to William E. Jordan, Sr. and Reda Lovena Jordan (nee Morris). The owner of JR's Delivery Service prior to his retirement, he also worked as a cab driver. A livelong resident of Brooklyn, Ron was an avid hockey fan and held season tickets when Baltimore had a hockey...
Melissa Joy Bonnema-Rhine
Jul 13, 2014
Melissa Joy Bonnema-Rhine passed away July 13, 2014. Born in Kalamazoo, MI to James and Terri (nee Schramm) Bonnema on August 8, 1979. Melissa was a member of Grace Point Community Church of the The Nazarene and enjoyed witnessing her faith, cooking, Facebook, her cats and loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her...
Robert Gilbert Palen
Jul 10, 2014
Robert Gilbert Palen passed away on July 10, 2014. Born in Baltimore to the late Gilbert and Antoinette (nee Gelambauskus) Palen. Robert worked hard to support his family and enjoyed fishing, watching TV and his dog, "Sophie". He is survived by his son, Bryan M. Palen and his wife Bonnie of Milton, DE; daughter, Donna C. Pohler and her...
Richard D. Leineweber
Jul 9, 2014
Richard D. Leineweber passed away on July 9, 2014. A Glen Burnie resident for over 60 years, he was born in Baltimore to the late Richard and Evelyn (nee Sullivan) Leineweber. Richard was a member of Faith Bible Church where he regularly attended church prayer meetings and he enjoyed traveling, reading and sports. He is survived by his wife,...
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