Obituaries

Martha Buckalew

Martha Buckalew

Feb 27, 2017

Martha Caroline Buckalew (nee Moffatt), 93, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 27, 2017 after a short illness. Her husband, Raymond H. Buckalew, preceded her in death. She was born on June 8, 1924 in Lonaconing, MD to the late Marie Moffatt (nee Dye) and William Moffatt. She leaves behind a daughter, Carolyn M. Hall and her husband, Paul;...

Wilbur Sturm

Wilbur Sturm

Feb 27, 2017

Wilbur Thomas Joseph Sturm, 86, passed away on February 27, 2017. He was born on May 3, 1930 in Baltimore to the late Charles and Charlotte Sturm. Mr. Sturm is survived by his children, Les Sturm, Wayne Sturm, Denise Kronmann, Steve Sturm, and Vicky McKain; his sister Edna Marshall. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He...

Carl Fondelheit, Jr

Carl Fondelheit, Jr

Feb 26, 2017

On February 26, 2017, Carl Fondelheit, Jr. passed away at the age of 88. He was born on September 17, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Carl Fondelheit, Sr. and Wilhelmina Fondelheit. Carl is survived by his beloved children, Connie Atwell, Carolyn Hale (Charles), Carl Fondelheit III (Barbara), Cathy Williams (Rusty), Cindy Shinsky (Paul), Valerie Lacoste (Roy), and Ronald...

George Braidich

George Braidich

Feb 25, 2017

George T. Braidich, 91 of Severna Park, passed away on February 25, 2017. George was born on September 8, 1925 in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Maria Braidich. He was a Licensed Registered Professional Engineer in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. He enjoyed listening to classical music, attending the Baltimore Opera and Symphony, reading, traveling and working around the house....

Anthonia Birely

Anthonia Birely

Feb 25, 2017

On February 25, 2017, Anthonia "Ann" Birely, 95, passed away at Seasons Hospice at Franklin Square Hospital. Ann was born on June 16, 1921, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a bookkeeper for many years with General Tire, and then had various part-time jobs, working up to age 85. Ann loved her family most in her life. Ann was predeceased by...

Barbara Ballesteros

Barbara Ballesteros

Feb 24, 2017

On February 24, 2017, Barbara Lee Ballesteros, passed away at her home in Glen Burnie. Barbara was born on August 31, 1957 in Baltimore, to the late Frederick and Elsie Mae Horn. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, of 44 years, Guillermo A. Ballesteros, Sr.; her devoted children, Guillermo Jr., Robert, Brian and Corey; her step children, Adella and...

Susan Powers

Susan Powers

Feb 23, 2017

On February 23, 2017, Susan G. Powers, 54, passed away at her home in Glen Burnie. Susan was born on December 22, 1962, in Baltimore, to Betty P. Gast and the late Earl L. Gast. She earned her B.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of Baltimore and she went on to become the Assistant County Auditor for Anne Arundel...

Loretta Mcdonnell

Loretta Mcdonnell

Feb 21, 2017

Suddenly, on February 21, 2017, Loretta G. McDonnell (nee Angel) passed away after complications following surgery and a courageous battle with cancer. She peacefully slipped away surrounded by her beloved daughters and niece, Carolyn Hyatt. Loretta was born in Baltimore, MD to John S. and Mary M. Angel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. McDonnell; son,...

Martha Janorske

Martha Janorske

Feb 21, 2017

Martha H. Janorske (nee Hall), 93, passed away on February 21, 2017. Loving wife of the late Charles M. Janorske; dear mother of Todd Janorske (Beverly), Trina Ickes, Brent Janorske (Tammy) and Bryan Janorske; cherished sister of Belle Holloway and the late Byron Hall; beloved grandmother of Ashleigh Janorske, Brady Janorske, Kara Ickes and the late Sheryl Bolander; adored great-grandmother...

Marvin Pomeroy

Marvin Pomeroy

Feb 20, 2017

Marvin Michael Pomeroy, 76, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on February 20, 2017. He was born on December 17, 1940 in Greenwood, West Virginia to the late Elmer Lawrence Pomeroy and Edna Mae Claypool Pomeroy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Mildred R. Pomeroy (nee Zickafouse); his devoted daughter, Melissa Pomeroy Roche; his cherished grandchildren, Amanda,...

Gladys Hill

Gladys Hill

Feb 20, 2017

On February 20, 2017, Gladys Elaine Hill of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of the late Ronald N. Hill Sr.; devoted mother of Ronald N. Hill Jr. and the late Deborah E. Hill-Johnson; dear mother-in-law of Ted Johnson; loving grandmother of Dustin and Ray Sullivan; cherished great-grandmother of Jacob, Audrey, Samantha, Dustin Jr., Karlie, Logan, Aiden and Jaxon; dear sister of...

Beulah Alexander

Beulah Alexander

Feb 20, 2017

Beulah (Sue) N. Alexander, 90, of Seminole, Florida passed away February 20, 2017. She lived in Severn, Maryland before retiring in Florida. She retired from Fort Meade's Kimbrough Army Hospital. Sue loved playing Bingo, crabbing and being near her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Barney E. Alexander, Sr.; her parents, Clarence P. and Delma M. Arnold;...

Rev. Ervin Bennett

Rev. Ervin Bennett

Feb 19, 2017

On February 19, 2017, Ervin Lewis Bennett, 97, of Glen Burnie, passed away at North Arundel Health & Rehabilitation. Ervin was born on October 14, 1919, in Groveland, NY, to the late Fern and Roy Bennett. He served his country proudly as a Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class in the U.S. Navy, during World War II. He earned his Bachelor's...

Thelma Cole

Thelma Cole

Feb 18, 2017

Thelma Cole, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Thelma was born June 26, 1922 and grew up in Brooklyn Park, Maryland. She attended Glen Burnie High School where she played on the basketball team and graduated in 1940. While growing up in Brooklyn Park, she worked at her father's gas station, pumping gas and assisting with car repairs....

Dorothy Jahns

Dorothy Jahns

Feb 17, 2017

Dorothy Ruth Jahns, 85 of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 17, 2017. She was born on April 8, 1931 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late John and Beatrice Frew. Dorothy was a very active member of Harundale Presbyterian Church, a member of the Presbyterian Women and Club 301. She was also involved with the Young at Heart group at...

Cecelia Sobeck

Cecelia Sobeck

Feb 16, 2017

Cecelia Catherine Sobeck, 94, of Severn, passed away on February 16, 2017. She was born in Baltimore to the late Paride and Clementina Signorelli. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, was an avid reader and loved her faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Sylvester; and two siblings, Elizabeth...

Forrest Hoffmaster

Forrest Hoffmaster

Feb 15, 2017

Forrest Griffith Hoffmaster, age 99, died February 15, 2017 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Born in Millville, West Virginia, January 21, 1918, he was a son of the late Robert William and Jessie Moler Hoffmaster. He graduated from West Virginia University in Chemical Engineering in 1939 and worked for two years with the Standard Lime & Stone Co. at Millville,...

Matthew Phelan

Matthew Phelan

Feb 15, 2017

Matthew J. Phelan, 26, of Glen Burnie, passed away suddenly on February 15, 2017. He was born in Baltimore on September 22, 1990. He enjoyed playing baseball, collecting comic books and was an avid Orioles fan. Matthew was a hard worker and natural born leader. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Phelan. He is survived by his...

Natalie Flack

Natalie Flack

Feb 14, 2017

On February 14, 2017, Natalie Ruth Flack, 86, of Glen Burnie, passed away at Hospice of the Chesapeake Inpatient Center. Natalie was born on September 16, 1930, in Baltimore, MD, and she enjoyed traveling with her husband and family, and weekly lunches at Harris Crab House on Kent Island. Natalie is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Edward...

Billy White

Billy White

Feb 12, 2017

Billy D. White, 84 of Glen Burnie passed away on February 12, 2017. Billy was born on March 23, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from the US Marine Corps as a Captain after 28 years, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He enjoyed playing golf in his younger years. Billy was preceded in death by his sister,...

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