Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Chrystal Rowan
Jun 29, 2012
On June 29, 2012, Chrystal "Chris" Rowan passed away after a lengthy illness. She was 60. Born in New Jersey, Chrystal lived in Glen Burnie for 10 years. She is survived by her loving siblings: Lynne Carlo of New York, Lonnie Smith and her husband Bill of New Jersey, Daureen Dannenberger of California, Scott Goellner and his wife Amy...
Claudette C. Benfer
Jun 22, 2012
Born Claudette Catherine Phelps in Baltimore on July 20, 1940 to Charles Claude and Grace Phelps (nee Hommerbocker) she lived in Baltimore until she married her beloved husband of 52 years Richard K. Benfer, Sr. and moved to Glen Burnie. When her children were younger, she volunteered at North Arundel Hospital (now Baltimore Washington Medical Center) and was involved...
Marie F. Thomas
Jun 15, 2012
On June 15, 2012, Marie F. Thomas, a seven year resident of Florida, previously a 46 year resident of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully. Beloved mother of Robert S. Thomas Jr, Steven M. Thomas and Karen L. McCombs; Loving sister of Ann Tayler, Barbara Diehl, John Farley and Jackie Turner; Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 6. She...
Edith M. Beatty
Jun 13, 2012
On June 13, 2012, Edith Mae Beatty passed away at Harbor Hospital at the age of 95. Born in Virginia, Edith lived with her son in Romney, West Virginia for the past few years but was a 50 year resident of Brooklyn Park prior to that. Edith enjoyed her flower garden, sewing, babysitting and shopping. Beloved wife of 42...
Marsha Elaine Gray
Jun 12, 2012
On June 12, 2012, Marsha Elaine Gray, a lifelong resident of Pasadena, passed away at her home. Beloved wife of 35 years to Thomas Gray; Loving sister of Charles Thomas Leary, Pam Leary, Mike Leary Sr., Debbie Jefferies and Lori Leary. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Most recently Elaine worked as...
Jackie D. Dotson Jr.
Jun 8, 2012
Jackie D. Dotson, Jr. was born October 2, 1961 in Baltimore to Jackie D. Dotson, Sr. and Martha C. Dotson (nee Booth), now of Glen Rock, PA. Jack lived most of his life in the Northern Anne Arundel County area. A printer by trade, he was employed by GPS Gumpert Printing. In his spare time he was a tattoo...
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