Obituaries

John A. Rayner

John A. Rayner

Feb 23, 2012

John A. Rayner, of Linthicum passed away on February 23 after a brief illness. John was born in Lonaconing, Maryland to John McKinley Rayner and Hattie Rayner (nee Ludwig). He enjoyed gardening, walking and was an avid Ravens Fan. Beloved husband of Mary M. Rayner (nee Gottleib). Loving father of John G. Rayner of Annpolis, and Joanne L. Newcomb...

Ruth Norene Kornmann

Ruth Norene Kornmann

Feb 23, 2012

Ruth Norene Kornmann passed away on February 23 after a brief illness. Ruth was a graduate of Glen Burnie High School in which she attended 50 years of reunions. Mrs. Kornmann was a member of Glen Burnie Homemakers, Holy Trinity Seniors, and KI-Wives of Glen Burnie in which she worked on projects at the Glen Burnie Carnival. She was...

Bertha L. Coley

Bertha L. Coley

Feb 22, 2012

On February 22, 2012, Bertha L. Coley (nee Wagner) of Glen Burnie passed away after a lengthy illness. Born on July 19, 1946 in Panama City, Florida, she lived in Glen Burnie for the past 10 years and in Severn prior to that. Bertha always volunteered at church and enjoyed helping those in need in her community. She also...

Patricia C. Reinhardt

Patricia C. Reinhardt

Feb 21, 2012

Patricia C. Reinhardt of Glen Burnie passed away on February 21st. Patricia enjoyed reading, was an excellent cook and loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Francis Watts and Edna Watts (nee Andrews), her husband Norman L. Reinhardt and her son Frank W. Reinhardt. Beloved Mother of Norman L. Reinhardt of Seattle,...

James Howard Poynter

James Howard Poynter

Feb 17, 2012

James Howard Poynter was born October 26, 1923 in New Castle, Indiana to James Yetman Poynter and Josie Dearing Poynter. He was a resident of New Carrollton from 1962 to 2004 when he moved to Linthicum. He served his country during WW II in the Navy and after being discharged returned to Indiana where he received a B.S. in...

Kevin Patrick Mcdermott

Kevin Patrick Mcdermott

Feb 15, 2012

Kevin Patrick McDermott passed away on February 15. He was born in West Vriginia to George F. McDermott and his wife Dori J. (nee Mitchell). Kevin enjoyed music, shooting pool and bartending at the American Legion Post on Belle Grove Road. Mr. McDermott is sruvived by his 2 sons, Bryan P. McDermott of Cumberland, Adam J. McDermott of Ft....

Margaret A. Zink

Margaret A. Zink

Feb 9, 2012

On February 9, 2012, Margaret (Peg) A. Zink passed away at BWMC. Born in Maryland, Peg was a lifelong resident of Baltimore. Beloved wife of almost 60 years to Robert Zink; Lovign mother of Debbie L. Purdy (Millersville), Kathy Baranski (Virginia) and Barb Garnett (Glen Burnie); Caring sister of Robert Geissler (Millersville); Cherished grandmother of four and adoring great-grandmother...

Josephine M. Kayse

Josephine M. Kayse

Feb 7, 2012

On February 7, 2012, Josephine M. Kayse (nee Urban) passed away at GBMC at the age of 76. Beloved wife of 45 years to James W. Kayse; Loving mother of Deborah Carter, James Harriman, Rudolph Harriman and Jo Ellen Zellers. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her beloved cat Scooter. Jo was predeceased by...

Harold Lee Mills

Harold Lee Mills

Feb 7, 2012

Harold Lee Mills was born July 30, 1953 in Riverdale, MD to George W. Mills and his wife Emma C. Mills (nee Marks). Harold lived most of his life in the Jessup area. Professionally he worked for many years at the Giant Food Warehouse in Jessup prior to his retirement 3 year ago. He served briefly with the Air...

Carolyn L. Oster

Carolyn L. Oster

Feb 6, 2012

On February 6, 2012, Carolyn L. Oster, a 25 year resident of Ferndale, passed away after a courageous batter with cancer. She was 64. Beloved companion of 17 years to Walter Marvin Bury Sr.; Devoted mother of Renae L. Meineke of Pasadena; Loving sister of John R. Menefee of Ellicott City, Gregory L. Menefee of Ferndale, Mark A. Menefee...

Francis Frank Nykiel

Francis Frank Nykiel

Feb 3, 2012

Francis Frank Nykiel was born June 2, 1917 in Chicago, IL. A printer by trade, Frank worked at Modern Linotypers from 1946-1979. He served with the Army during WW II teaching Morse Code. While serving he met his wife Lucie Cohn and settled in Glen Burnie where he lived for the next 60 years. In his spare time Frank...

Brittany A. Walker

Brittany A. Walker

Jan 28, 2012

Born September 20, 1992 in Columbia, MD to Michael N. Walker of Odenton, MD and Ann M. Englander (nee Scott) of Caldwell, NJ. Brittany was a 2010 graduate of Meade High School and was attending Anne Arundel Community College. She worked at Flippin Pizza in Arundel Mills. Brittany enjoyed playing soccer and lacrosse in high school, singing, fashion and...

Juanita C. Navarro

Juanita C. Navarro

Jan 25, 2012

Juanita C. Navarro passed away on January 25, 2012. Juanita was born in the Phillipines to Juan Catalan and Adelaida Catalan (nee Alvarez). She was the beloved mother of Conrado Navarro of Linthicum, Lanilo Navarro of Brooklyn Park, Nover Navarro of Millersville, Gener Navarro of Brooklyn Park and Ramiel Navrro of Halethorpe. She is alos survived by 12 grandchildren...

James Jackson Gentry

James Jackson Gentry

Jan 18, 2012

James Jackson "Jack" Gentry was born April 18, 1926 in Warrior Mine, WV to James Arthur Gentry and Mary Elizabeth Gentry (nee Morefield). He left West Virginia to join the Navy where he served in submarine duty from 1943-1973 rising to the rank of Master Chief. Following his time in the service Jack worked at the Coast Guard Yard...

Edith Mae Russell

Edith Mae Russell

Jan 8, 2012

Edith Mae Russell (nee Partin) passed away after a long and courageous battle with Huntington disease. Loving wife of Glen Russell. Edith is survived by her children, Glen Russell, Jr., Terri Armstrong, John Allen Russell, Charles Russell, Neal Russell, and Bruce Russell. She was also the grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of five. Mrs. Russell was a resident of...

Bryan Mitchell Livesay

Bryan Mitchell Livesay

Jan 7, 2012

Bryan Mitchell "Mick" Livesay was born December 12, 1943 in Frederick, MD to Charles Basil Livesay and Willie Mae Livesay (nee Null). He was raised in Carroll County and has lived in Glen Burnie for the last 45 Years. Mick served with the Navy on the Enterprise on which he was commissioned; making him "a plank owner" of the...

Margie Muriel Nogueira

Margie Muriel Nogueira

Jan 6, 2012

Born Margie Muriel Babylon on April 21, 1927 in Woodbine, MD to Roland Edgar Babylon and Mary Catherine Babylon (nee Conaway). She lived in Maryland until moving to Edgewater, Florida in 1989. In addition to her parents, she is preceeded in death by her husband of 62 years Wallace "Wally" Nogueira who passed away in 2009 and a grandson...

Jerry L. Nelson

Jerry L. Nelson

Jan 5, 2012

Jerry L. Nelson was born July 26, 1940 in Riverton, WV and has lived in Maryland since 1959. Mr. Nelson worked for Coca Cola in Capital Heights from 1959-2001. He was a member of Woodberry Ch. of the Brethren in Baltimore for many years. In his spare time Jerry enjoyed watching sports, he was a fan of the COPS...

Lawrence W. Dill Jr.

Lawrence W. Dill Jr.

Jan 5, 2012

On January 5, 2012, Lawrence (Larry) William Dill Jr. of Linthicum passed away at BWMC at the age of 81. Beloved husband of 25 years to Velma G. Dill; Devoted father of Lawrence L. Dill of Abingdon; Loving step-father of Joseph A. Dunn of Lancaster (PA), Nancy L. Shipley of Glen Burnie, John R. Dunn Jr. of Glen Burnie...

Mary E. Sothoron

Mary E. Sothoron

Jan 2, 2012

On January 2, 2012, Mary Elizabeth Sothoron passed away after a lengthy illness. Born in Maryland, Mary was a resident of Glen Burnie since 1986. Loving wife of 29 years to Donald W. Sothoron Jr.; Beloved mother of Danielle Reely and Donald W. Sothoron III both of Glen Burnie. Mary is also survived by her brothers and sisters and...