Obituaries

Geraldine F. Williams

Geraldine F. Williams

Oct 20, 2012

On October 20, 2012, Geraldine F. Williams of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of the late Howard Williams; Caring sister-in-law of Beverley Givens; Aunt of Lynda Givens Evans; Great-aunt of two nieces; dearest friend of Evelyn Herron and her daughters Mikayla and Jaymee. She was predeceased by her sons Michael and David and her dog, Mr. B.

David W. Schramek

David W. Schramek

Oct 17, 2012

On October 17, 2012, David W. Schramek passed away surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 39 years to Donna J. Schramek; Devoted father of Jay A. Songer, Jeffrey D. Schramek, Randall E. Schramek and Lauren E. Kujawski; Loving brother of Robert and Donald Schramek; Cherished grandfather of Haley Songer. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and...

Janet M. Haugh

Janet M. Haugh

Oct 17, 2012

Janet M. Haugh, born in Massachusetts to Camille H. Loiselle and Blanche B. Loiselle (nee Vaillancourt) passed away on October 17, 2012. Janet enjoyed reading, going to the movies, the Symphony and going on cruises. She also liked helping people and ran the "Wheel Chair Shuttle" which is an elderly transport service and was a school bus driver for...

Tina M. Doss

Tina M. Doss

Oct 16, 2012

Tina M. Doss passed away on October 16, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Marlow Syrup and Betty Syrup (nee Stevenson). Tina enjoyed crafting, traveling to Italy and spending time with her family. Mrs. Doss is survived by her sons, William Patrick Ryan of Oklahoma, Jaden Samuel Doss of Pasadena; her...

Elwood P. Cassell

Elwood P. Cassell

Oct 15, 2012

On October 15, 2012, Elwood P. Cassell of Linthicum passed away at the age of 94. Devoted husband of 58 years to Betty Cassell (nee Steely). He was predeceased by his brother Ernest Cassell Jr. and his sister Thelma Mae Yost. He is survived by his loving nephews Robert Collins and Ronald Cassell. Elwood proudly served his country as...

Thomas Frank Toth

Thomas Frank Toth

Oct 11, 2012

On October 11, 2012, Thomas Frank Toth passed away at home. He was 88. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he attended Pottsville High School and graduated in 1941. Tom lived in Glen Burnie for 36 years and in New York prior to that. Tom proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and worked for the...

Pauline Elizabeth Purkins

Pauline Elizabeth Purkins

Oct 5, 2012

Born Pauline Elizabeth Querfurth in Baltimore, MD, May 18, 1918 to John and Matilda Querfurth (nee Otto) she lived in Baltimore until moving to Glen Burnie in 1947. A homemaker, she was a members of the Glen Burnie Moose, Stoney Creek Seniors, Pascal Senior Center, Red Hat Society and Tops/Kops. In her spare time she enjoyed Bowling, Dancing, Bingo,...

Keith A. Hall

Keith A. Hall

Oct 4, 2012

On October 4, 2012, Keith A. Hall of Baltimore passed away. Born in Baltimore, Keith was a welder by trade. He is survived by many loving family members and dear friends.

John H. Purkins

John H. Purkins

Oct 1, 2012

John Purkins, 92, of Glen Burnie, MD passed away suddenly on Monday October 1, 2012. John was born on August 21, 1920 in Jessup, MD. He was the son of William and Vesta (Gohl) Purkins. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Jane E. (Carter) Purkins. John is survived by two daughters, Donna J. Burch and her...

Thelma A. Morgan

Thelma A. Morgan

Oct 1, 2012

On October 1, 2012, Thelma A. Morgan passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was 80. Born in Maryland, Thelma was a devoted wife and homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Robert Morgan Sr.; devoted mother of Robert Jr., Thelma Malvaso, Joanne Miller, Timothy Morgan and Nancy Church; caring sister of Magdeline Harryman, Rita Foster and Dolly Lawrence;...

Deborah C. Hewes

Deborah C. Hewes

Sep 28, 2012

Born Deborah C. Willis on June 10, 1955 in Baltimore, MD to William E. and Ida C. Willis (nee Naumann). She lived her lifetime in Northern Anne Arundel County. Debbie worked as a hairdresser in Odenton for many years as well as working as a floral designer. She is survived by her parents who live in Linthicum, her son...

Margaret Elaine Weddle

Margaret Elaine Weddle

Sep 28, 2012

Born Margaret Elaine Collison in Baltimore, MD on August 19, 1931 to Howard Collison and Sophia Collison (nee Eidman). She lived in Riviera Beach since 1959. A member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, she enjoyed Crochet, Reading, Doing Crosswords, Scrabble and doing Jigsaw Puzzles with her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons Keith Edward Weddle and John H. Weddle...

Michael Scott Eckenrode

Michael Scott Eckenrode

Sep 28, 2012

Michael Scott Eckenrode was born June 4, 1966 in Bavaria, Germany to Gordon J. and Regina R. Eckenrode (nee Kieling). He lived in the Glen Burnie area for most of his life before moving to Myrtle Beach, SC eight years ago. A graduate of Glen Burnie High School, Mike was a construction inspector for utility systems in Myrtle Beach....

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...