Obituaries

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...

Mary E. Dyson

Mary E. Dyson

Aug 2, 2012

On August 2, 2012, Mary "Betty" E. Dyson (nee Manning)passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 61 years to John Dyson; Devoted mother of Linda Pickwoad of Virginia and the late John Dyson; Cherished grandmother of Ryan Pickwoad, Jacob Pickwoad, Cameron Moore, Starr Dyson, Stacy Sylvia and Sherri Coleman and great-grandmother of 13; Loving mother-in-law of...

Sharon L. Jacobs

Sharon L. Jacobs

Jul 24, 2012

On July 24, 2012, Sharon L. Jacobs of Millersville passed away at BWMC. She was 62. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence M. Jacobs Jr.; Devoted mother of Lawrence III of Glen Burnie and Ginger R. Jacobs of Millersville; Cherished grandmother of Larry, Violet and Levi Jacobs and Abigayle Harris. She was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley and Honey....

Frances L. Myers

Frances L. Myers

Jul 21, 2012

Born Frances L. Fitzpatrick at South Baltimore General Hospital (now Harbor Hospital Center) on August 10, 1940 to Francis Fitzpatrick and his wife Thelma Fitzpatrick (nee Garnet). She lived most of her life in the Northern Anne Arundel County Area. Frances worked for over 20 years as a billing clerk for Quest Diagnostic Labs until illnes forced her to...

Harry Roland Coon Iii

Harry Roland Coon Iii

Jul 20, 2012

Harry Roland Coon, 3rd was born in Baltimore, MD on June 12, 1987 to Harry Roland Coon, Jr. and his wife Charlene Rose Coon (nee Hause). He lived in Anne Arundel County all of his life, mostly in Jessup and Odenton. He graduated from Arundel High School in 2006. A laborer, Harry enjoyed chemistry, botanicals, gardening, camping. He was...

Nancy Elaine Hurley

Nancy Elaine Hurley

Jul 16, 2012

Born Nancy Elaine Carroll in Towson, MD on September 4, 1928 to Lawrence Carroll and his wife Abbey Elizabeth (Shook) Carroll. Mrs. Hurley lived most of the past 60 years in the Pasadena area. When her late husband Bryant "Bill" Cox Hurley retired she moved to Ocean City, MD where she enjoyed working as a clerk in a Hallmark...

Rosalie C. Keller

Rosalie C. Keller

Jul 16, 2012

Rosalie C. Keller was born on August 22, 1941 to Frances Keller and Catherine (Spivey) Wilson. Ms. Keller worked for Lever Brothers for 31 years until she retired and became a member of the Lever Brothers Retirees Club. Rosalie enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing and doing puzzles. Loving Mother of her 5 children, Jeffrey Horkey of Baltimore, Larrie Horkey of...

Patricia M. Garrity

Patricia M. Garrity

Jul 5, 2012

Born Patricia Mary Childress on January 29, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Thomas Childress and the late Mary Vavasori (nee Ogle) and spent most of her life in Glen Burnie. She was employed as a nurses assistant in homes and nursing homes. Patricia was a member of North Glen Baptist Church and enjoyed Music, Gardening, Reading and...