Obituaries
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,...
Mary Victoria Nevin
Jul 8, 2014
Mary Victoria Nevin, born Mary Victoria Hoopes in Baltimore, MD, passed away on July 8, 2014. She enjoyed reading, bus trips, flowers, her homes but especially spending time with her grandchildren and great children. She is survived by her sons, Robert D. Nevin of Ohio, William J. "Bill" Nevin of Severn; brothers, Robert Hoopes of California; sisters, Virginia Stavackas...
Shirley Frances Dileonardi
Jul 8, 2014
DiLeonardi, Shirley Frances, of Millersville, MD passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, surrounded by her family and close friends. She would be 58 on August 23rd. A hairstylist for 39 years, she easily made many friends with her outgoing and caring personality. She loved the beach, going to the local "watering hole" where her presence "lit up the...
Northam B. Friese
Jul 6, 2014
Friese, Northam "Bill", 91, a resident of Sun City Center, FL and formerly of Severna Park, MD died in his home on July 6th. Born on September 21, 1922 in Baltimore to the late Edwin M. and Grace (nee Marchant) Friese. He was raised in Kansas City, MO where he enjoyed Boy Scouts earning the rank of Eagle Scout...
William Lawrence Isenberg
Jun 26, 2014
William "Roger" Lawrence Isenberg, 52, Glen Burnie resident, died at home on June 26, 2014. Born October 24, 1961 to Mary Elizabeth (McGee) and the late Harry Andrew Isenberg in Washington, DC. He loved camping, the ocean and spending his time outside. He is survived by his mother, Mary of Glen Burnie; sister, Karen Isenberg of Glen Burnie and...
Kevin M. Gallagher
Jun 25, 2014
Born April 1, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to LouEllen Gallagher (nee Burkan) of Glen Burnie and the late Joseph W. Burkman. Kevin worked as a warehouseman in the Food Service Industry. An avid Orioles and Ravens Fan, he enjoyed trips to Ocean City, Music and animals. His family desbribed him as someone who could make others laugh. In addition...
Betty J. Rutherford
Jun 24, 2014
Born Betty J. Delong in Ironton, OH on May 22, 1934 to Robert Willis Delong and his wife Mary Jane Delong (nee Ruggles). She served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and settled in Maryland after being discharged from Ft. Meade. She lived in Glen Burnie for the past 49 years. A homemaker for most of her life,...
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