Obituaries

Patricia E. Corcoran

Patricia E. Corcoran

Sep 27, 2012

Patricia E. Corcoran passed away on September 27, 2012. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Lawrence Joseph O'Conner and Laura V. O'Conner (nee Jenson). Patricia enjoyed trips to Ocean City, bingo, playing cards and watching T.V. Mrs. Corcoran is survived by her 2 sons Lawrence J. Corcoran and his wife Lisa of Severn, Robert J Corcoran and his wife Donna...

Vernon K. Pumphrey Sr.

Vernon K. Pumphrey Sr.

Sep 22, 2012

Vernon Pumphrey, 81, of Severn, MD, devoted husband and father, departed this life on Sept. 22, 2012. Mr. Pumphrey was born February 1, 1931, son of the late Thomas H. and Louise (Stinchcomb) Pumphrey. He was raised in Millersville and lived there until 1995 when the family moved to Severn, MD. Mr. Pumphrey is survived by his wife of...

Charles H. Diluca Jr.

Charles H. Diluca Jr.

Sep 21, 2012

Charles H. Diluca, Jr. "Pappy" passed away on September 21st after a brief illness. He was born in Maryland to Charles H. Diluca, Sr and Henrietta H. Diluca (nee Graham). Charles enjoyed fishing, spending time in his West Virginia cabin, driving in his Geo convertible, watching the Ravens and Orioles and loved animals especially dogs, cats and hummingbirds but...

William Benjamin Gary Jr.

William Benjamin Gary Jr.

Sep 11, 2012

On September 11, 2012 William "Bill" Benjamin Gary, Jr. of Athens, Georgia, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 45. Born on March 1, 1967 in Maryland, Bill lived in Athens since 2006. He lived the majority of his life in Anne Arundel County. Bill was an avid Ravens and Orioles fan. He also enjoyed bingo...

James R. Holloway Sr.

James R. Holloway Sr.

Sep 11, 2012

James R. Holloway, Sr. was born in Baltimore on February 2, 1930 to James M. and Margaret Holloway (nee Smith) Jim and his wife Earlena I. Holloway (nee Dugan) have lived in Glen Burnie for most of the 59 years they have been married. Prior to his retirement Mr. Holloway worked as a tool inspector and later in sales...

John H. Lever Jr.

John H. Lever Jr.

Sep 9, 2012

John H. Lever, Jr. passed away on September 9. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and landscaping. John is survived by his parents, John H. Lever, Sr. and Sandra (nee Haenel) Lever of Glen Burnie and his sister Dera Iwaniec of Oregon.

Bradford A. West

Bradford A. West

Sep 7, 2012

On September 7, 2012, Bradford A. West passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Carolina, Brad was a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie. He owned a paving company, Maryland Construction & Equipment Services. Brad enjoyed boating, crabbing and racing cars. He is survived by his new bride, Cathy J. West (nee Hood); his...

Ester M. Blair

Ester M. Blair

Sep 5, 2012

Ester M. Blair passed away on September 5, 2012. Ester was a lifetime resident of Glen Burnie who enjoyed watching tv and spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, Ronald Blair of Glen Burnie, George Blair of Durwood, daughter, Bonita Couture of Stevens, PA, 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Joseph F. Gadreau

Joseph F. Gadreau

Sep 2, 2012

Joseph F. Gadreau was born October 31, 1927 in Bristol, Tennessee to Joseph F. and Hilda Gadreau (nee Helmadollar) and lived most of his life in Baltimore until moving to Brooklyn Park 26 years ago. Joe worked for over 30 years as a food selector for B. Greene Co. food distributors in Baltimore. He later worked cleaning offices at...

Harry Godwin Sr.

Harry Godwin Sr.

Aug 31, 2012

Harry Godwin, Sr. passed away on August 31, 2012. Harry was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Alexander Godwin and Gertrude (nee Prince) Godwin. Harry was a resident of Glen Burnie for over 50 years and enjoyed fishing, sports, pool and traveling. Mr. Godwin was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. Beloved husband of Wanda Kay (nee Pennington) Godwin....

Shirley A. Sheldon

Shirley A. Sheldon

Aug 27, 2012

On August 27, Shirley A. Sheldon passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 75. Devoted wife of the late Browning W. Sheldon for 33 years; Beloved mother of Linda S. Belcher, Richard Montoney Sr. and Karen A. Watts; Loving sister of Vernon Earl Montoney, Toni B. Williamson, Barbara Miller and Lillian Beck; Cherished grandmother of...

Leona R. Thompson

Leona R. Thompson

Aug 26, 2012

On August 26, Leona R. "Tootie" Thompson. Devoted wife of 62 years to Gilbert Thompson; Beloved mother of Gilbert J. Thompson and his wife Lillian of Glen Burnie; Loving sister of Margaret Jester and her husband Donald of Baltimore; Cherished grandmother of Michael Thompson and his wife Laura and Stephanie Hall and her husband Charles; Adoring great-grandmother of Gavin...

Christopher Tyshawn Cannon

Christopher Tyshawn Cannon

Aug 21, 2012

Christopher Tyshawn Cannon, son of Christina Outlaw and Yale Cannon was born November 1, 1987in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life after a long illness on Tuesday August 21, 2012. Christopher was a fun loving person who enjoyed music and traveling, especially to Atlantic City and Ocean City. He will truly be missed, loved and remembered. Christopher leaves to...

Ethel C. Thomas

Ethel C. Thomas

Aug 20, 2012

On August 20, 2012, Ethel Cecelia "Jenny" Thomas passed away at home at the age of 72. Devoted wife of 53 years to Lloyd L. Thomas; Beloved mother of Gertrude "Peaches" Thomas, Denise Harrison, Shawn Thomas and the late Bonnie Crump; Loving sister of Rochelle Bell, Rene Marshall, Richard Marshall, Dexter Marshall, Gay Lesane, Lonnie Lesane and the late...

Michael Eugene Szymanski

Michael Eugene Szymanski

Aug 17, 2012

Michael Eugene Szymanski passed away on Friday August 17, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Maryland to Eugene Maximillion Szymanski and Myrtle Ruth (nee Bark) Szymanski. Mike loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, woodworking furniture and ducks, sports, motorcycles and spending time with his family. Mr. Szymanski is survived by his wife Salina, Daughters, Sherry...

Betty Lou Knopp

Betty Lou Knopp

Aug 10, 2012

On August 10, 2012, Betty L. Knopp of Severn passed away at BWMC at the age of 81. Devoted wife of 61 years to Robert W. Knopp Sr.; Beloved mother of Robert. W. Knopp Jr. of Severn, Val Collins of Severn, Kevin B. Knopp of Glen Burnie, Tammie L. Winters of Harwood and Daniel H. Knopp of Severn; Cherished...

Mary Ellen Brown

Mary Ellen Brown

Aug 10, 2012

On August 10, 2012, Mary E. Brown of Baltimore, previously of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully at home. She was 83. Devoted wife of Theodore J. Brown for 23 years; Beloved mother of Tracy Platt and her husband Kenneth of Baltimore and Timothy T. Brown and his partner Arlena King of Glen Burnie; Cherished grandmother of Evelyn Brown of...

Joann Rose Dorsey

Joann Rose Dorsey

Aug 10, 2012

On August 10, 2012, Joann R. "Peach" Dorsey of Glen Burnie, formerly of Millersville, passed away at BWMC after a lengthy illness. She was 62. Devoted wife of 21 years to Howard Dorsey Jr.; Beloved mother of Jenny Breeden and her husband Wayne of Glen Burnie, Victoria Stewart and her husband Matthew of Glen Burnie, Angel Dorsey, Duane Dorsey...

Bette Jean Willis

Bette Jean Willis

Aug 9, 2012

On August 9, 2012, Bette Jean Willis passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center at the age of 54. Bette was predeceased by her loving parents, Clyde Willis and Violet Alcorn. She is survived by her siblings Vickie Handschuh of Severn, Debbie Rich of North Carolina, Rick Alcorn of Florida and Mike Alcorn of New Jersey; her caring step-parents...

Donna Jean Moody

Donna Jean Moody

Aug 7, 2012

Donna Jean Moody passed away peacefully on August 7, 2012. Born in Baltimore to Carroll James Robinson and Roberta (nee Hughey) Robinson. Mrs. Moody was a resident of Brooklyn Park for 40 years. Donna enjoyed watching her soaps, spending time with her family but most of her enjoyment came from being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her...