Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

She was born Mary Elizabeth Murphy on April 14, 1948 in Laurel, MD and she has lived in Odenton since 1988. During her working life Mrs. Stivers was a Packer for the Eagle Press Company. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church in Glen Burnie and recently was attending Odenton Baptist Church. In earlier days she enjoyed...

Jan 11, 2025

Michael Jack Coletta, 58, a resident of Millersville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with his family by his side.

Michael was born on Sunday, August 21, 1966, in Jamaica Queens, New York, to Jack and Diane Coletta, Jr.  As a child Michael loved all things Chocolate; chocolate milk, chocolate ice cream, cocoa pebbles,...

Jan 10, 2025

Cary Duane Phelps, 67, Severn resident, died under hospice care surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Cary was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 1, 1957, to Norman E. and Audrey N. (Phelps) Phelps. He graduated from Arundel High School in 1975 and remained living in Maryland his entire life. He was a...

Jan 8, 2025

Bernell Barton, 83, Linthicum resident, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Bernell was born in Pembroke, North Carolina, on Sunday, September 14, 1941, to Fernie and Lousianna (Locklear) Barton. Bernell has been a Maryland resident for over 41 years and was a very hard worker. He worked in construction and was a master at hanging drywall. Even after...

Jan 8, 2025

Patricia Ruth “Mrs. Pat” Stanley May 24, 1948 – January 8, 2025 Glen Burnie, MD

Patricia Ruth “Mrs. Pat” Stanley, 76, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family under the compassionate care of Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Born on May 24, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland,...

Jan 7, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Rudolph Srock, 84, former resident of Severn, died under hospice care in Lewisburg, West Virginia, with his wife and daughter by his side, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Tom was born on Thursday, March 28, 1940, in Rainey, Pennsylvania, to Goldie Betty (Srock) Srock. He was very supportive of his family and was always there...

Jan 6, 2025

Dolores Adair Goodhand Thomas, affectionately known as "Dee", died peacefully surrounded by family in Ludington, Michigan, on January 6, 2025, at the age of 92.

Dee is survived by her daughters Debra Thomas and Cynthia Lambert, her son-in-law David, her brothers-in-law Ron Thomas and Wayne Thomas, her grandchildren Ben Hays (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Seth Lambert (Buffalo, Wyoming), Sarah...

Jan 4, 2025

James Leonard Burley, Jr. , man of God, took his heavenly rest peacefully on January 04, 2025, at the age of 74.

Lovingly known as Jimmy or Tank, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 10, 1950, to loving parents, Mary F. Green Burley and the late James (Leonard) Burley, Sr.  Jimmy attended public schools in Anne...

Jan 1, 2025

Robert L. Kelliher, Jr was born on April 26, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert L. Kelliher, Sr. and Anne C. Reed Kelliher. A lifetime resident of Glen Burnie, he was a graduate of Glen Burnie High School. Robert proudly served in the Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a conductor for Amtrak during his...

Dec 25, 2024

With pain in our hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Makiko “Yumi” Cox , who left us peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 76. Yumi was born on March 5, 1948, in Fukushima, Japan. She moved to the United States in 1970, where she made a life...

Dec 23, 2024

Jerry Lester Leonard, Sr., 85, a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, under hospice care at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

Mr. Leonard was born October 13, 1939, in Baltimore, MD to the late Paul Lester Leonard and the late Elsie Gustava Leonard. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed golfing and...

Dec 16, 2024

Obituary to Follow

Family and friends may visit at the KIRKLEY RUDDICK FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, December 19th 7pm-9pm.  Funeral Mass will be at Christ the King Catholic Church on Friday, December 20th, 10:00am, Interment immediately following at Glen Haven Memorial Park.

Dec 15, 2024

Allen Keith Burns, Sr. was born August 14, 1940 in Parsons, West Virginia to the late Roy W. and Helen Wilhelm Burns. Mr. Burns was a resident of Pasadena and Glen Burnie for the past 32 years. He was a member of the United Auto Workers and worked for General Motors in Baltimore for 37 years. He briefly served...

Dec 12, 2024

Darlene L. (Bryant) Young, 75, Pasadena resident, died peacefully under hospice care surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Darlene was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Monday, July 4, 1949, to John Albert and Katherine Joan (Collins) Bryant. She grew up in Glen Burnie and graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1967. Darlene was a secretary...

Nov 21, 2024

Thelma Elizabeth Clark, 55, lifelong Maryland resident, died under hospice care on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with her family by her side. Thelma was born on Tuesday, February 4, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland to Bernard Emery and Thelma Elizabeth (Wood) Clark. She was a custodian for Anne Arundel County Public Schools for several years. Thelma enjoyed classic cars, drag...

Nov 21, 2024

Michael Joel “Mike” Sullivan was born September 9, 1953 in Hanover, PA to the late Richard and Jean Warner Sullivan. He lived in Dagsboro, DE for the past seven years after moving from Anne Arundel County where he was a long time resident. During his working life Mike was a regional maintenance director for Equity Residential.  An avid outdoorsman,...

Nov 20, 2024

Doug an amazing father, brother, uncle and friend. Keith Douglas Stickley was born May 9, 1957 on an Army base in Kentucky, he was a lifetime resident of Glen Burnie. He proudly served with the Marine Corps from 1975-1979.

Everyone who knew Doug can attest to the fact that they felt safe with him about anything, he...

Nov 16, 2024

Mary Katherine Harwell (Williams), 91, a Glen Burnie resident, died peacefully in her home under hospice care on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Mary was born on Tuesday, February 28, 1933, in Rural Retreat Virginia, to Elbert F. and Mamie (McMillan) Williams, Sr. Mary graduated from Southern High School in 1952. After meeting Charlie, the love of her life, they...

Nov 7, 2024

With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Scott Guhse on November 7, 2024. He was 51 years old.

Scott was born in Baltimore, MD in 1973 and remained in the area for most of his life. He attended Old Mill High School and graduated from Towson University with a degree in fine arts. Scott was a...

Nov 7, 2024

She was born Betty Jane Parrish on July 12, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to the late John Edward and Marion Elizabeth Lane Parrish and was a lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County. She was a housekeeper at Baltimore Washington Medical Center during her working career. In her spare time she enjoyed crochet, sewing, playing cards, pencil drawing, coloring, gardening,...