Obituaries

Mar 20, 2011

On March 20, 2011, Denise A. Fields passed away after a lengthy illness. She was 58. Born in Maryland, Denise was a lifelong resident of Odenton.  Beloved wife of 15 years to Bobby Joe Fields Jr.; Devoted mother of Stacey L. Stouffer (Glen Burnie) and Ryan L. Wyatt (Glen Burnie); Caring sister of Arlene Hill (NC), Ashley "Buddy" Cadle...

Mar 19, 2011

Born July 18, 1927 in Ironton, Ohio to James Oscar and Martha Ellen Rowe (nee Meeks). He lived in the Glen Burnie area for 59 years. A welder at Maryland Dry Dock by trade, in his spare time he enjoyed Gardening, Watching sports, he was a John Wayne fan, but the center of his life was as a family...

Mar 18, 2011

John Michael Fuhrer Sr. \"Painter\", 51, passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2011. He was know as The Painter or The Mirror Man, an artist, lover, comedian, and great friend. He loved painting, laughing, telling jokes, crabs & beer, and a good prank. His greatest joy was spending time with his friends and family. Although you are gone, you...

Mar 17, 2011

Rebecca Nell Lawson, 80, passed away at the St. Agnes Hospital on March 17, 2011.  She was a resident of Odenton for the past 3 years, previously living in Anne Arundel County for over 20 years.  Rebecca was born on February 12, 1931 in Clarksburg, WV to her parents, the late Audrey (nee Dawson) and Doy Lee Prunty, Sr. ...

Mar 16, 2011

On March 16, 2011, Rita Anne O'Leary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 71. Born in Brighton, Vermont, Rita lived in Glen Burnie for 25 years and prior to that lived in Pasadena. Beloved wife of the late Harry O'Leary; Devoted mother of Steven W. Coccio and Barbara Wolff and loving step-mother of Jeffrey...

Mar 13, 2011

On March 13, 2011, Jerry (Jay) W. Ward of Glen Burnie, formerly of Baltimore, passed away at the age of 61. Beloved son of Louise Portscher Marshall and the late Walter William Ward; Loving domestic partner of Frank Chang; Caring brother of Albert J. Portscher, Michael R. Ward, Annemarie Harris, Barbara Heinrich and the late Rosemary J. Summers; Cherished...

Mar 13, 2011

On March 13, 2011, Paul B. Yackanicz passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was 73.  Born in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania, Paul was a resident of both Odenton, MD and Beaver Meadows PA.  He was a former resident of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania. Devoted father of Nicole Araujo and her husband Antonio of Odenton and Paul John Yackanicz of...

Mar 6, 2011

On March 6, 2011, Kenneth Lee Miller of Glen Burnie lost his courageous battle with cancer. He was 64.  Ken is survived by his wife, children and many other loving family members and dear friends.  He served his country with a career in the United States Navy. He entered in the Navy in 1965 and had been stationed in...

Mar 5, 2011

Born Betty Lou Eye in Baltmore, MD September 26, 1954 to Clyde Russell Eye and Shirley Eye (nee Sowers) She lived in Laurel for many years prior to moving to Glen Burnie in the mid eighties. She worked as a Technician for Baxter Pharmaceuticals in Jessup. A member of North Arundel Church and the Ladies Aux. of American Legion...

Mar 3, 2011

On March 3, 2011, Michael A. Bentz passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 58.  A lifelong resident of Glen Burnie, Mike proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. A painter by trade, he worked in the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay and even owned his own painting business at...

Mar 1, 2011

Born Margaret E. Bonfield in Swanage, U.K. on July 15, 1926 to John Bonfield and Margaret Bonfield (nee Kelly) she lived in Maryland for most of her life. First in Savage and in Glen Burnie since 1964. A homemaker, her family was the center of her life. She enjoyed walking, gardening, keeping her home and she cherished caring for...

Feb 28, 2011

On February 28, 2011, Alan (Sonny) Lee Lough passed away at BWMC. He was 80. Born on August 12, 1930 in Pennsylvania, he lived in Glen Burnie since 1955.  Devoted husband of 56 years to Mona L. Lough (nee McCracken); Beloved father of Kathy L. Lough of Severna Park and Mark A. Lough of Glen Burnie; Caring brother of...

Feb 22, 2011

On February 22, 2011, Charles (Chuck) E. James Jr. passed away.  A longtime resident of Glen Burnie, Chuck was born in Maryland on March 2, 1952.  He served his country as a member of the United States Navy for 20 years.  Chuck enjoyed model cars, Nascar, football (especially Navy!) and spending time with his family, grandchildren and dear friends. ...

Feb 15, 2011

Claude A. Lyons, 83, passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center on February 15, 2011. Claude had been a resident of Glen Burnie, MD for 70 years. He was born in New York on June 3, 1927 to his parents, the late Elsie (nee Hillis) and Miles Lyons.  Mr. Lyons served in the US Navy in Korea...

Feb 14, 2011

On February 14, 2011, Betty L. Betz passeda way at the age of 81. Born on January 9, 1930, Betty was a resident of Glen Burnie since 1970.  She previously lived in Baltimore City.  Beloved mother of Mike Brenna of Pennsylvania; Loving sister of Hilda Lucke of Glen Burnie; Cherished grandmother of two.  She is also survived by many...

Feb 13, 2011

On February 13, 2011, Joseph James Betch Sr. of Glen Burnie passed away at the age of 63.  He is survived by his son, Joseph J. Betch Jr. and many other family members and dear friends.

Feb 8, 2011

On February 8, 2011, Chris Russell Smith, age 52, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn Park, passed away at his home after battling the disease ALS.  Beloved husband of 28 years to Ginger Smith (nee Taylor); Loving son of Ethel Hodges and the late Joseph A. Smith; Devoted father of Robert Smith and Dona Smith-Ball; Caring son-in-law of Edmond and...

Feb 2, 2011

On February 2, 2011, Patricia Lee Gutermuth lost her courageous battle with cancer. She was 72.  She is survived by her beloved children Melvin Jr. and Nancy L. Debruler and many loving family members and friends.  She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Gutermuth Sr.

Jan 30, 2011

On January 30, 2011, Anna M. Boteler of Glen Burnie passed away at the age of 80. Beloved mother of Peggy Schaum and her husband George of Glen Burnie and Joseph Boteler and his wife Patricia of Pasadena; Loving grandmother of Leigh and Joel Schaum and Kerri Shiflett and her husband Mat; Caring great-grandmother of Mason and Natalie Schaum;...

Jan 30, 2011

On January 30, 2011, Audrey V. Roat of Florida, previously of Brooklyn Park, passed away at the age of 74. Beloved wife of 27 years to George Roat; Devoted mother of Keith Barrack, Kent Barrack, Kimberly Talbott and Donna Cole; Loving step-mother of David and Brian Roat; Caring sister of Charlotte Franklin; Cherished grandmother of 12.

Audrey...