Obituaries

Dec 16, 2024

       On Monday, December 16, 2024 Jo Ann Morrissey of Millersville, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Gary Brent and Joseph Morrissy; devoted mother of Jeffrey Brent (Jennifer) and Gary Brent, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Kristen, Stephanie, Erin, Nicholas and Alex; adored great-grandmother of Meadow and Nyomi; and dear sister of Patricia Horrigan, Phillip “Jay”...

Dec 15, 2024

Dr. Ana Martinez, a respected physician and internist, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Elkridge, Maryland. Born on August 31, 1956, in Cuba, Dr. Martinez dedicated over 30 years to her medical career, providing compassionate care and making a profound impact on the lives of her patients and their families.

Dr. Martinez obtained her medical degree from Universidad de Guadalajara,...

Dec 14, 2024

Mary Louise Prunkl, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Linthicum, MD, at the age of 94. Born on January 8, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Mary Crump.

Mary was an accomplished accountant, spending many years with Westinghouse. Her attention to detail and dedication to her profession earned her respect among her colleagues. She approached her work...

Dec 14, 2024

        On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Philip Theodore Schwarzenberg of Catonsville, Md passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband of Beverly Schwarzenberg; loving father of P. Lee Schwarzenberg ( Lori) and Bonnie Bennie (Stewart); devoted grandfather of Brandon Schwarzenberg (Abbye) and Brittany Schwarzenberg; and cherished great-grandfather of Bailey and Lucas. He is also survived...

Dec 9, 2024

Terry Lynn Castle, of Glen Burnie, a highly esteemed contractor with Northrop Grumman and a retired Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Navy, departed this life peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on September 15, 1944, in Baltimore to the late Anthony and Luella Castle. 

Terry’s military career in the Navy was marked by...

Dec 6, 2024

Joseph Bernard Amrhein, Sr. passed away peacefully at his Glen Burnie home on December 6, surrounded by loved ones.  Joe was born in Baltimore to the late Rena and John Amrhein.  After graduating from Thomas Edison Vocational High School, where he was a walk-on baseball player, he went on to specialize in automotive brake shoes and to manage body shops...

Dec 4, 2024

Betty Lou Lichtenberg, 88, of Linthicum, passed away at Harbor Hospital on December 4, 2024. She was born in Baltimore to the late John and Catherine Schnitzlein.  Betty graduated from Brooklyn Senior High School and worked as a salesperson for several furniture stores around Baltimore.  An avid animal lover, she also enjoyed going to the beach, reading medical journals, and...

Dec 2, 2024

On Monday, December 2, 2024, Erwin Henry Geresbeck of Pasadena, MD passed away at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Henrietta Geresbeck (nee Kannenberg); loving father of Charlene Evelyn Geresbeck; loving father-in-law of Robert James Connolly; loving brother-in-law of the late: Martha Lubunyz, Margaret Walters, Karl...

Dec 1, 2024

Leslie Paige Hughan, 41, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2024.  Leslie was born February 23, 1983, to Robert and MaryLou Brzuchalski Beck.  She was a lifelong Marylander, born in Baltimore, raised in Glen Burnie, and most recently, a resident of Bowie.  She attended Hood College in Frederick, Md., where she studied Communication Arts and made friendships that will last...

Dec 1, 2024

Michael Edward Schmidt, 84, of Pasadena, passed away at his home on December 1, 2024. He was born in Baltimore on September 4, 1940. After an impressive 53 years, he retired as a point of salesman with Reliable Churchill, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment. Michael’s passion for life extended beyond his profession; he found joy in...

Nov 29, 2024

Gertrude Magid Sledz, 98 passed away on November 29, 2024, in Belington, WV. Gertrude was born on May 7, 1926, in Baltimore, MD to the late Harry and Anna Bormel. She and her husband, Robert Magid were self-employed, owning a stand in Bel Air market on Gay Street in East Baltimore For 40 years. 

She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 28, 2024

Richard “Dick” T. Powell, 79 of Linthicum passed away on November 28, 2024. Dick was born on April 2, 1945 in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Thomas and Veanetta Powell. While student teaching at South Hagerstown High School, Dick knew that his path in life was to build a music program for high school students. He came to Severna Park...

Nov 27, 2024

          On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Lois “LoLo” Joan Bloodsworth of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully.  The beloved wife of the late James A. Bloodsworth; loving mother of Rose M. Flynn, Heidi Marsiglia and the late Darrell J. Bloodsworth; and devoted grandmother of Sheila F. Murray and her husband, Matthew.  She is also survived by...

Nov 23, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

Gerda Herta Margot Score, 96, passed away peacefully Friday November 22nd, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte (Gruel) and Max Mitschker; sister, Edith E. Wilson; and husband, Orville Score. She was born February 4, 1928, in Berlin, Germany. There she met her husband Orville Score, and they were married on August 15th, 1955, in Berlin. Subsequently,...

Nov 21, 2024

     On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Adele “Suga” Louise Leesnitzer of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully at her home. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Butler and David M. Leesnitzer; devoted mother of Barbara L. Butler and the late Deborah E. Butler; cherished grandmother of Joshua P. Manley (Dawn) and the late Nicole T. Manley (Sean); adored...

Nov 20, 2024

Walter Charles Plitt, Sr., 93, of Catonsville, formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away on November 20, 2024.  Walt was born in Baltimore to the late Ada and Walter Plitt.  He served during the Korean War as a Navy Seabee.  Walt worked as a repairman for the C&P Telephone Company, retiring after 31 years of service.  After retirement, Walt went on...

Nov 19, 2024

Faith “Fay” Ann McNamee, 72 of Severn passed away on November 19, 2024. Fay was born on June 7, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Harry and Ethel Willis. Fay was a dedicated retired Federal Government employee, who lived her life with unwavering commitment to her career and an affection for her family. She found joy in shopping and...

Nov 18, 2024

Catherine R. Brown, 82 of Glen Burnie went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2024. Catherine was born on July 8, 1942 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Theodore and Roselene Funkhouser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Brown. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Kathy Walton (John Edgar “Ed” Walton) and Mark Rose,...

Nov 17, 2024

Linda “Cookie” Chandler (Kakuk), 67, of Pasadena, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2024, at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born on July 24, 1957, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Albert and Geraldine “Jerry” Kakuk. Cookie was the devoted wife of Sheldon Wayne Chandler, Sr., her husband of 40 years. She was a...