Obituaries

Helen Marie Clapp

Helen Marie Clapp

Mar 24, 2026

Helen Marie Clapp, née Deetz, 82, former Glen Burnie resident, passed away on March 24, 2026, peacefully at UPMC Memorial in York, Pennsylvania. Born on June 14, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Irvin Romaine Deetz and the late Helen Mae (Rhodes) Deetz.Helen spent her early career as a dedicated telephone operator and receptionist...

Mary Agnes Watson

Mary Agnes Watson

Mar 23, 2026

Mary Agnes “Rusty” Watson, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was reunited with loved ones in her Heavenly home on March 23, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. Born Mary Agnes Greenfield on April 21, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Philip Greenfield, Hilda Morrisey Greenfield, and Ruth E. Greenfield, known as...

Stanley E. Mefford, Jr.

Stanley E. Mefford, Jr.

Mar 20, 2026

Stanley E. Mefford, Jr., a longtime resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 69, at Complete Care Severna Park. He was surrounded by his mother and brother at the time of his passing.

Born on July 31, 1956, in Ft. Meade, Maryland, Stanley was the son of Stanley E. Mefford, Sr. and Vincenta...

Lynne Roberson Shepard

Lynne Roberson Shepard

Mar 13, 2026

She was born Lynne Bridget Roberson on March 21, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to the late Estee and Grace Gray Roberson. Lynne was a resident of Anne Arundel County for over 40 years. She enjoyed a 36 year career as a budget analyst and supervisor with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, various arts...

Linda Marie Stewart

Linda Marie Stewart

Mar 2, 2026

She was born Linda Marie Burkhead in Baltimore, MD to the late James Willis Burkhead and Bertha Spalt Haviland. She was a resident of northern Anne Arundel County for 55 years. She was a homemaker who said her favorite job was as a mother. She was always available to help others in need; as her family put it “she would...

Phyllis Carole Shilow Boyce

Phyllis Carole Shilow Boyce

Mar 1, 2026

Phyllis Carole Shilow Boyce, known to all as Carole, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Born on April 27, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, Carole was the cherished daughter of Gordon Eugene Ridgely and Elizabeth Catherine (Mayer) Ridgely.

Carole spent many years working in the Credit Department at U.S. Food Service, where she was known as...

Patrick B. Sullivan

Patrick B. Sullivan

Mar 1, 2026

Patrick B. Sullivan was born December 4, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to the late Dr. William Sullivan and Mary Vulgaris Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan returned to Maryland 5 years ago after living in Myrtle Beach, SC for the previous 16 years. Before that he had lived in Gambrills and Glen Burnie. A proud graduate of City College and the University of...

George E. Call, Jr.

George E. Call, Jr.

Mar 1, 2026

George E. Call, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at Autumn Lake Baltimore Washington following an extended illness on March 1, 2026.

Born on December 15, 1940, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, he was the son of the late George E. Call, Sr. and Minnie Staley Call. He was one of twelve children, growing up alongside eleven brothers and sisters. George was...

Mariee D. Braun

Mariee D. Braun

Feb 28, 2026

She was born Mariee D. Dickison in Kentucky on February 1, 1929 to the late James Madison Dickison and Ethel Oney Dickison and was a resident of Severn for the past 62 years. She took great pride in caring for her home and family. Mariee was an excellent cook who canned her own fruits and vegetables, an avid reader and...

Raul Ramirez Ortegon

Raul Ramirez Ortegon

Feb 26, 2026

Raul Ramirez Ortegon, 64, a Maryland resident, was called home on February 26, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1961, in Oakland, California, to Raul and Maria (Ramirez) Ortegon. Raul was a devoted father, brother, and friend, known for his dedication to family, service to his country, and commitment to his profession. Just as memorable was his sense of...

Tyrone "Ty" Philip Isaac

Tyrone "Ty" Philip Isaac

Feb 26, 2026

Tyrone Philip “Ty” Isaac, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn Park, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Franklin Square Hospital at the age of 64.

Born on May 27, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, Ty was the beloved son of Tyrone Woodrow Isaac and Patricia Ann (Van Kirk) Isaac. He graduated from Brooklyn Park High School in 1979 and embarked...

Allen "Ken" Kenneth Stanley

Allen "Ken" Kenneth Stanley

Feb 25, 2026

Allen Kenneth “Ken” Stanley

Allen Kenneth Stanley, affectionately known to all as “Ken,” a longtime resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Ken was born on December 8, 1941, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Walter A. Stanley and Alpha...

LouEllen Marie Gallagher

LouEllen Marie Gallagher

Feb 24, 2026

She was born LouElllen Marie Burkman on May 18, 1933 in Baltimore, MD to the late Louis and Edith Nuttles Burkman and has been a lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County. LouEllen is a Graduate of Glen Burnie High School. She worked as a meat cutter for several grocery stores in the area and was known as a dedicated worker...

Richard Matthew Connor

Richard Matthew Connor

Feb 14, 2026

Richard Matthew “Rick” Connor was born December 12, 1968 in Baltimore, MD to Paul Edward and Linda Marie Ray Connor of Annapolis and has been a lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County. Rick attended Anne Arundel Community College studying computer science. A longtime employee of the Costco store in Glen Burnie. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and watching the 3...

Gloria Dawn Arnold

Gloria Dawn Arnold

Feb 12, 2026

Gloria Dawn Arnold, 87 of Pasadena, MD peacefully transitioned to everlasting life and into the arms of her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on February 12, 2026.

Gloria was born on January 12, 1939, to Mildred Grace (nee Dodson) and Henry Hoskins near Beckley, WV.

Gloria was the second of 3 children. Her 2 brothers, Sherril Hoskins and Erland (Jack) Hoskins predeceased...

Jeffrey Lee Singleton

Jeffrey Lee Singleton

Feb 8, 2026

Jeffrey Lee Singleton was born on December 19, 1970 in Baltimore, MD to the late James Singleton and Beverly Geoghegan Patterson and was raised in Glen Burnie. He has been a resident of Woodlawn for the past 23 years. An electrician by trade, Jeff worked for Riggs Distler and company and most recently Hammers Electric. He enjoyed spending time on...

Catherine Ellen Lerie

Catherine Ellen Lerie

Feb 8, 2026

Catherine Ellen Lerie (nee Walega) was born on October 27, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, to Peter and Margaret Knoll Walega. Catherine was a 1964 graduate of Southern High School in Baltimore. She spent the majority of her life residing in South Baltimore on Jackson Street, and was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She...

Maria A. Suarez

Maria A. Suarez

Feb 7, 2026

She was born Maria Domingo in Manilla, the Philippines, the daughter of Virgilio and Alicia Advincula Domingo on August 15, 1957 and she emigrated to the United States 20 years ago. She has a B.A. in secretarial skills. She has worked as a church secretary for several churches. Her faith was the center of her life. She enjoyed sharing her...

Annette Agnes Thomas

Annette Agnes Thomas

Feb 5, 2026

Annette A. Thomas, 87, passed away on February 5, 2026.

Born on June 30, 1938, in Baltimore, Annette was the daughter of Agnes and Edward Appleby, Sr. She grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Southern High School in 1956. Two years later, she married her high school sweetheart, Jim Thomas, and in 1961 the couple made their home in Ferndale,...

Ronald Hamilton Renoff

Ronald Hamilton Renoff

Feb 4, 2026

Ronald Hamilton Renoff, 86, longtime resident of Severna Park, died peacefully under hospice care on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Ron was born on Wednesday, September 13, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Paul V. Renoff and Margaret Hamilton (Houghton) Renoff. He graduated from Friends School in 1957, then graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a BS in Business...