Obituaries

Brittney Marie Ziegler

Brittney Marie Ziegler

Nov 18, 2012

Brittney Marie Ziegler, born July 21, 1991 passed away unexpectedly November 18, 2012 as the result of an automobile accident. Brittney enjoyed the Ravens, Orioles, movies, shopping, cooking, baking, spending time with her family, friends and with Lilly. She leaves behind her parents, David C. Rosier of West Virginia and Shirley C. Alcaraz (nee Ziegler) of Pasadena, fiancé, Michael...

Lilly Renee Gross

Lilly Renee Gross

Nov 18, 2012

Lilly Renee Gross age 3 passed away suddenly on November 18, 2012 as the result of an automobile accident. "Lilly Bug" enjoyed being with her parents, music, having fun with her cousins, Trips crabbing and fishing on the boat, swings, freeze pops, dancing, and loved her brother. She is survived by her parents, William Brian Gross, Jr. of Glen...

Beulah K. South

Beulah K. South

Nov 15, 2012

On November 15, 2012, Beulah K. South of Glen Burnie passed away at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Vernon South; Loving mother of Ellen K. Chrencick and the late F. Diane Anderson; Caring sister of the late Virginia King; Cherished grandmother of 3. She is also survived by her caregivers and friends Rick Swope and...

Donald T. Hughes

Donald T. Hughes

Nov 12, 2012

On November 12, 2012, Donald "Tommy" Hughes passed away at BWMC. He was 65. Tommy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was a self-employed carpenter. Tommy enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He is survived by his mother Rose E. Hughes, his brother Russell Hughes, his children Kim and Tommy...

Michelle N. Gianforte

Michelle N. Gianforte

Nov 12, 2012

On November, 12, 2012, Michelle Nicole Gianforte passed away at BWMC. Beloved daughter of Cheri Gianforte-Rippel and her husband Bob; loving sister of Leah R. Nolan, Rachel M. Gianforte and Charles J. Gianforte 4th. She was predeceased by her father, Charles J. Gianforte III.

Josephine R. Baumgarten

Josephine R. Baumgarten

Nov 8, 2012

Born Josephine R. Brocatta in Baltimore on July 6, 1921 to Vincent Brocatta and Concetta Marie Peranio (nee Scardina). Mrs. Baumgarten lived in Anne Arundel County for most of her lifetime. A homemaker, she enjoyed Dancing, Singing, Cooking and Crafts. She created and decorated stuffed bears which many of her family members received. They described her as "Build a...

Robert James Simpkins Sr.

Robert James Simpkins Sr.

Nov 1, 2012

Robert James Simpkins, Sr. passed away on November 1, 2012. Robert was a resident of Glen Burnie for more than 50 years. He enjoyed landscaping, his pool league, keeping his car and attending his Grandchildren?s sporting activities. Mr. Simpkins is survived by his son, Robert J. Simpkins, Jr. of Linthicum, his daughter, Susan Savage of Pasadena, his brother, Grover...

Kathryn J. Ashley

Kathryn J. Ashley

Oct 30, 2012

On October 30, 2012, Kathryn J. Ashley of Severn passed away at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Richard Ashley; devoted mother of Brian R. Ashley, Brenda F. Stoehr and Melody J. Ravert; Caring sister of Herbert, William and Dennis Greenawald and the late Doris Sayer, Elsie Goode and Franklin and Ed Greenawald; cherished grandmother of...

Theodore O. Thompson

Theodore O. Thompson

Oct 30, 2012

T. O. (Ted) Thompson Aviator, Engineer Theodore O. Thompson of Severna Park, on October 30, 2012. He was 85 years old. The Wisconsin native was born in Racine and grew up there and in Port Washington, WI. He enlisted in the Navy's Radio Technician program just out of high school near the end of World War II. He gained...

Molly J. Lafon

Molly J. Lafon

Oct 27, 2012

Born Molly J. West in Maryland to Thomas L. and Bessie West (nee Hoover) on December 5, 1945. Molly lived in the Glen Burnie area for most of her life. She retired as a Hospital Administrator at North Arundel Hospital (now Baltimore Washington Medical Center). She enjoyed cooking, crafts, crosswords, travel and flowers in her spare time. Mrs. LaFon...

Mary E. Bevil

Mary E. Bevil

Oct 26, 2012

Born Mary E. Jarrell on November 19, 1930 Galax, VA to Noah B. and Emma Jarrell (nee Frost). Mrs. Bevil moved Virginia to Baltimore and then to Glen Burnie where she has lived since 1960. A homemaker, Mary was a member of Oakwood Wesleyan Church. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting and reading. In earlier times she also...

Mary Roppelt

Mary Roppelt

Oct 25, 2012

On October 25, 2012, Mary B. Roppelt of Glen Burnie. Wife of the late William T. Roppelt; mother of Barry K. Dodson and his wife Terry, John W. Dodson and his wife Belinda, Eric A. Dodson and his wife Adrienne and the late Brian Dodson; Sister of Francis Preroff and the late Dennis Fry; Grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother...

Darlene K. Liebman

Darlene K. Liebman

Oct 22, 2012

Darlene K. Liebman passed away on October 22nd. Darlene was a Beautician who worked at the James Beauty Salon and Paradise Hair Salon in Catonsville for 47 years. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, traveling, dancing, boating and skiing. Mrs. Liebman is survived by her husband, Roland "Rocky" C. Liebman; sister, Dawn Mayfield of Florida; Nieces, Tracey Chado of Reisterstown, Christine...

Patricia A. Pownall

Patricia A. Pownall

Oct 22, 2012

Patricia (Pat) A. Pownall; retired teacher, mother, grandmother, and friend; died Monday, October 22, 2012. She was in hospice care in Glen Burnie, MD at the home of her son. She was 77 years old and formerly lived in Kent, OH. Born Patricia (Patty) Anne Lind on March 5, 1935 in Decatur, IL. The only child of parents Elmer...

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...