Obituaries

Chris J. Luedtke

Chris J. Luedtke

Jun 8, 2012

Chris J. Luedtke passed away on June 8th after a courageous battle with cancer. Chris was born in Baltimore to Mr. August L. Luedtke and Mrs. Martha Luedtke(nee Lalk). He enjoyed fishing, camping, and jigsaw puzzles but spending time with his grandchildren is what gave him his most joy. Devoted husband of Wanda Luedtke(nee McGinnis). Beloved father of Scott...

Dolores Sothoron

Dolores Sothoron

Jun 3, 2012

On June 3, 2012, Delores E. Sothoron passed away at Harbor Hospital after a brief illness. She was 80. Beloved wife of the late Donald Sothoron Sr.; Loving mother of Donald and Ralph Sothoron. Delores lived in Linthicum and worked as a cashier for the Coast Guard Exchange.

Marion R. Knisley

Marion R. Knisley

May 31, 2012

Born Marion R. Thomas on Feb. 1, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY to Frederick and Bertha Thomas (nee Langdon), she lived in Laurel for many years prior to relocating to Millersville about 6 years ago. A homemaker Mrs. Knisley enjoyed Travel, taking several trips to Europe, she enjoyed cruising and family vacations in Ocean City. She was also an avid...

Paul F. Noland

Paul F. Noland

May 24, 2012

On May 24, 2012, Paul F. Noland passed away at BWMC. He was 91. Devoted husband of 60 years to Nadia N. Noland. Born in Missouri, Paul lived in Severn for 7 years and in Ellicott City prior to that. Paul proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy until he retired from service. He...

Robert M. Svoboda

Robert M. Svoboda

May 19, 2012

On May 19, 2012, Robert "Bob" M. Svoboda of Glen Burnie passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 61. Devoted wife of Linda L. Svoboda (nee Meadows); Beloved father of Lisa Carroll and her husband Thomas, Timothy Green and Phillip Svoboda; Caring brother of 3 sisters and one brother; Cherished grandfather of Heather and Zachary...

Evelyn C. Snyder

Evelyn C. Snyder

May 19, 2012

On May 19, 2012, Evelyn C. "Pudgie" Snyder of Glen Burnie passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 76. Devoted wife of 57 years to William T. Snyder; Beloved mother of Vickie Campbell and Billy Snyder; Caring sister of June "Nookie" Longhorn; Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 2. She was predeceased by her...

Joan L. Denton

Joan L. Denton

May 16, 2012

On May 16, 2012, Joan L. Denton (nee Goldring) passed away at Harbor Hospital. She was 70. Born in Maryland, Joan was a longtime resident of Glen Burnie. Devoted wife of 29 years to William E. Denton; Beloved mother of LaMora Jones of Essex, Joan Jones of Essex, Henry Jones of Baltimore City, Angela Jones of Baltimore County and...

Pamela Furness Engel

Pamela Furness Engel

May 16, 2012

Pamela Furness Engel, who worked ten years for Johns Hopkins University, stayed home for ten years to raise her three children, then worked fifteen years as a biology teacher and teacher mentor in Anne Arundel County, died from pancreatic cancer May 16 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was 58 and lived in Linthicum. Born in Baltimore, she grew...

Arys H. Huizinga

Arys H. Huizinga

May 8, 2012

On May 8, 2012, Arys H. Huizinga passed away at BWMC at the age of 87. Born in Illinois, Arys was a resident of Glen Burnie since 1961. Devoted husband of 66 years to Germaine K. Huizinga (nee Lubien); Beloved father of Steven A. Huizinga of Glen Burnie, Catherine A. Parker and her husband James of Elkridge and Mary...

Myrtle Ruth Szymanski

Myrtle Ruth Szymanski

Apr 27, 2012

Born Myrtle Ruth Bark on September 12, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to Charles T. Bark and his wife Anne K. Bark (nee Ostendorf). She lived her entire life in the Baltimore area. Mrs. Szymanski worked as a switchboard operator at South Baltimore General Hospital (now Harbor Hospital Center) for over 30 years. She was an avid reader and she...

Gregory William Gildark

Gregory William Gildark

Apr 23, 2012

Gregory William Gildark was born Feb. 28, 1948 in Baltimore, MD to Vincent W. and Josephine Gildark (nee Manieri). Mr. Gildark served with the Navy as a Seabee during two tours of service in Vietnam. He was awarded the Marine Combat Insignia for his bravery in battle. Following his time in the service he graduated from San Diego State...

Hazel V. Harman

Hazel V. Harman

Apr 21, 2012

On April 21, 2012, Hazel V. Harman passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 79. Born in Virginia, Hazel lived in Glen Burnie for 25 years and in Gambrills and Annapolis prior to that. Loving wife of the late Robert Harman; Beloved mother of Margaret Sears and her husband James "Little Bit" of Glen...

Dorothy Jean Weir

Dorothy Jean Weir

Apr 14, 2012

Born Dorothy Jean Nicolson on November 9, 1936 in Baltimore, MD to Arthur Foster Nicholson, Jr. and his wife Susan Mary Nicholson. Dorothy spent most of her life in Baltimore before moving to Glen Burnie 9 months ago to be near her children. Professionaly she retired from the Baltimore City Police Dept. after a career of over 30 years...

Paul F. Perrica

Paul F. Perrica

Apr 9, 2012

On April 9, 2012, Paul Francis Perrica of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was 76. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Elsie Perrica. Paul is survived by many loving extended family members and dear friends. He will be remembered for loving football and being a Ravens fan.

Anna M. Jones

Anna M. Jones

Apr 4, 2012

On April 4, 2012, Anna M. Jones passed away at her son's home in North Carolina. Born on May 29, 1915 in Virginia, Anna lived in Brooklyn until she moved to North Carolina in 1996. Beloved wife of the late Bernard W. Jones; Loving mother of Florence M. Riggin, Betty McClung, Jacquelyn Glass, James R. and Donald D. Jones...

Imogene B. Taylor

Imogene B. Taylor

Mar 29, 2012

Born Imogene B. Bradford on December 12, 1927 to Grover C. and Myrtle Bradford (nee Love) in Dora, Alabama. She lived in Pasadena for most of the 58 years she lived in Maryland after moving from West Virginia. A nurse at Harbor Hospital, she attended the South Baltimore General Hospital School of Nursing and helped when the hospital moved...

Mark D. Gibson

Mark D. Gibson

Mar 26, 2012

On March 26, 2012, Mark D. Gibson passed away after a brief illness. Born in Indiana, Mark lived in England for the past year and in Glen Burnie, Maryland, prior to that. Beloved husband of Carole S. Gibson (nee Edmisten); Devoted father of Aaron Mark and Rachel C. Gibson of Severn and step-father of Brian M., Kevin D., Stephanie...

Martha Kellner

Martha Kellner

Mar 24, 2012

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Comer Ray Barker

Comer Ray Barker

Mar 24, 2012

On March 24, 2012, Comer Ray Barker passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 16 years to Dorothy L. Barker; Loving father of Vicky, Ann and Ray Jr.; Caring brother of Valerie, Peggy, Glenda, Linda, Dottie and Mary; Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his brother Ronnie and sister Pat. Born...

Charles E. Cunningham Jr.

Charles E. Cunningham Jr.

Mar 24, 2012

On March 24, 2012, Charles (Bud) E. Cunningham Jr. passed away at Harrisburg Hospital. He was 60. Born in Maryland, Bud was a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie. Beloved husband of 41 years to Kathleen A. Cunningham (nee Beard); Devoted father of Joseph L. Cunningham of Elkridge and Brian C. Cunningham of Glen Burnie; Caring brother of Bernie Cunningham...