Obituaries

Sep 6, 2024

          On Friday, September 6, 2024, Mary Julia Fair of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Fair. Loving mother of Paul K. Fair and his wife Margretta and Michael P. Fair and his wife Tricia. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2024

          On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Robert “Bob” Santmyr Bell, Sr. of Glen Burnie, MD passed away suddenly. Beloved husband of Connie K. Bell. Loving father of Pamala J. Rigger and her husband Fred, Robert S. Bell, Jr. and his wife Lori, Trisha L. Lipscomb and her husband Vernon and the late Lonnie O. Bell. Grandfather...

Sep 4, 2024

Judy Ann Westphal passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. Judy was born on August 4, 1942, in Ringstead, Iowa, to her parents, Lois Elaine Staton Corderman and Alvin Beryl Corderman. After graduating from nursing school in Rochester, Minnesota, she worked at a nursing home and later devoted her career to the former North Arundel Hospital as a registered nurse...

Sep 4, 2024

Aug 31, 2024

Michael Clinton Johnson, a cherished son and an unforgettable spirit, was born on April 27, 1966, in Baltimore, Maryland.  He embarked on his journey through life with a passion for adventure and a heart full of love for those around him. Michael graduated from Glen Burnie High School, where he began to form deep bonds with friends and learned the...

Aug 28, 2024

Aphrodite Despina Poulos “Affie”, 99, of Severn, passed away at her home on August 28, 2024. She was born in Baltimore to the late Diamond and Mary Pardos. She retired from Westinghouse after many years and went on to work for the Electronics Museum for over 10 years. She enjoyed cooking, shopping for clothes with her friends and spending time...

Aug 28, 2024

Charles Arthur Cook, 93 of Glen Burnie passed away on August 28, 2024. Charles was born on November 11, 1930, in Aspers, Pennsylvania to the late Arthur and Nora Cook. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Y. Cook., and his siblings, Roy Cook and Martha Bogner. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey...

Aug 28, 2024

          On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Mary Catherine Graves of Ferndale, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Kenneth “Ken” A. Graves; loving mother of Kenneth J. Graves, Stephen F. Graves and his wife, Robin, Mary Catherine Casa and David C. Graves and his wife, Paula; and devoted grandmother of Allessandra...

Aug 27, 2024

 Thomas Joseph Donaldson, 65 passed away on August 27, 2024, in Bowie, Maryland. Thomas was born on March 10, 1959 in Maine to the late Forrest and Camille Donaldson. He is survived by two sons, Brian and Kyle Donaldson, his former wife, Bobbi Helmacy, and his sisters, Linda Libby and Debbie Janousek. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Along...

Aug 25, 2024

Donald Emanuel Kidwiler, 92, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Durham, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Born in Bakerton, WV on the 4th of July in 1932, Don was the son of Fairbell Kidwiler and George Cox. At the age of 17, Don joined the Army and fought in the Korean War, earning the Army Occupation Medal (Japan),...

Aug 21, 2024

                  On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Anna Elizabeth Goodrich-Monroe of Glen Burnie, MD, formerly of Baltimore, MD passed away suddenly. Beloved mother of Mildred V. Goodrich and her late wife Theresa Bolyard and Maria M. Sully and her husband Winslow. Devoted grandmother of Anna, Dylan, Chip, Stevie , Shane and David and...

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph Henry F. Black, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20th at his home in Gambrills, MD.  He was born on September 19, 1931, in Camden, New Jersey.  He was the son of Henry and Edna Harmoning Black. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Marjorie May Wagner Black; his sister, Margaret Logan; and...

Aug 18, 2024

           On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Inge “Dutch”, “Oma” Mentch of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Eldon E. Mentch. Loving mother of Pete Mentch and his companion Marilyn Jacob and Chris Mentch and his wife Rene. Devoted Oma of Nicole Bailey and her husband James and Great-grandOma to Lane Bailey...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 17, 2024

Russell Kulp was a one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life man that had the biggest heart ever. He was a sensitive soul and had empathy for everyone. He never said a bad word about anyone. Russell loved to tell jokes and make everyone laugh. He was the life of the party always! He had a contagious laugh that could light up any room. He was...

Aug 13, 2024

          On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Phyllis Marlene Betz of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side. The beloved wife of the late Robert J. Betz; loving mother of Linda C. Tracy and her husband, Sean, Roberta “Bird” Betz and the late, Don Betz; devoted grandmother of Sydney Tracy...

Aug 9, 2024

Donald James Quarles, Sr., AKA “Quack” 63, of Brooklyn, MD. Donald was born on August, 4, 1961 and passed away on August 9, 2024, after fighting aggressive lung cancer for the last 14 months. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Quarles, Sr. and Nancy (Eichelberger) Quarles; his brothers Norman Quarles Jr., Richard Quarles Sr. and wife, Fran...

Aug 8, 2024

          

THE LIFE’s JOURNEY OF A REMARKABLE MAN—APOSTLE BISHOP DOCTOR JAMES B, THORNTON 

 On December 15, 1929 at 9:00 pm in Baltimore City, James Benny Thornton was born to the late Judge Thornton and Nettie Banks. He was the youngest of three siblings: Otis Mosley and Alice Thornton-White all of which preceded him in death.

 He received his early...

Aug 5, 2024

John Emory Hewitt Sr., age 77, of Glen Burnie, passed away on August 5, 2024. He was born in Catonsville to the late William and Lucille Hewitt.

A proud Vietnam veteran, John honorably served his country in the Army. Following his service, he dedicated his career to the trucking industry, working with various companies, including Samuel Coralluzzo Co. and Torriss Transport,...

Aug 5, 2024

Rowena Dupaya Mejia, a vivacious and loving young woman who dedicated over 20 years of her life as a registered nurse with most of those years at Mercy Medical Center, passed away on August 5, 2024. Born on July 3, 1969, in the Philippines, Rowena leaves behind a legacy of compassion, love and care that will forever be remembered by...