Obituaries

Brightsie Stroud

Brightsie Stroud

Feb 9, 2017

A loving wife and mother and accomplished businesswoman, Brightsie Willis Stroud, 79, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Living most of her life in Glen Burnie, MD, Brightsie at the time of her passing was a resident of Simpsonville, SC. Brightsie was a strong woman who knew what she wanted and worked hard to accomplish her goals. Yet,...

William Colbert

William Colbert

Feb 8, 2017

William Colbert, 80, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 8, 2017. Bill was born on November 1, 1936 in Baltimore. His hobbies included football, baseball and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Janice Colbert; his son, Dane Colbert; step son, Michael Kukuselis; his grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany, Cameron and Destiny Kukuselis; his nieces, Julie Rice and Janelle Chapin; his...

Sadie Conner

Sadie Conner

Feb 6, 2017

Sadie Elizabeth Conner, 103, passed away at Brookeville House on February 6, 2017. She was born in Baltimore to the late Salvatore and Guiseppa Fertitta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Richard Conner. Sadie is survived by her children, Richard A. Conner (Frances), Joyce Ann Clauss, Mary J. Moore (Walter) and Michael S. Conner (Janet); 11 grandchildren;...

Daniel Hahn

Daniel Hahn

Feb 5, 2017

Daniel C. Hahn, 83, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born on March 17, 1933 in Baltimore to the late Louis and Elizabeth Hahn. Danny graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1952 and went on to honorably serve in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He loved working at the US Coast...

Tobi Ross

Tobi Ross

Feb 3, 2017

Tobi P. Ross, 80, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 3, 2017. She was born on January 5, 1937 in Baltimore to the late Norman and Margaret Schaefer. Tobi graduated from Glen Burnie High School and attended one year at Western Maryland College. She worked for the Department of Natural Resources Tidewater Administration in the Fisheries Division as an...

Douglas Wright

Douglas Wright

Feb 1, 2017

Douglas D. Wright, 88, from Glen Burnie, MD, departed this life February 1, 2017. Surviving Mr. Wright is his loving wife of 60 years, Doris A. Wright, his three children, Donna Graham, Darlene Wright, and Douglas Wright, Jr., and his brother, Norman Eldridge Wright. Two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several step grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive. Mr. Wright...

Jesse Gillis

Jesse Gillis

Feb 1, 2017

Jesse S. Gillis, 36, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 1, 2017. Jesse was born on November 18, 1980 and graduated from Old Mill Christian Academy. "Jess the Mess" was a raging Ravens fan, loved sports, was gifted in rhyme and enjoyed writing song lyrics. His interest ranged from working with his hands in construction and auto repair to...

Loretta Hansel

Loretta Hansel

Feb 1, 2017

On February 1, 2017, Loretta Maria Hansel, 82, passed away at her home in Glen Burnie. Loretta was born on August 17, 1934, in Welfare Island, New York, to the late Mary and Albert Alvarez. She was a devout catholic that worshipped at Holy Trinity, she was a member of the Pascal Senior Center, and was a member of the...

Daniel Blauciak

Daniel Blauciak

Jan 31, 2017

Daniel "Tracy" Blauciak is first generation born and raised in South Baltimore, along with his 4 brothers and sisters. He played amateur football for the Curtis Bay Athletic Club Cardinals, and served his nation in the Navy during WWII. Retired from the US Postal Service in 1984, he remained active in the CBAC, VFW, and American Legion until his death...

Ethel Lewis

Ethel Lewis

Jan 30, 2017

Ethel Dorothy Lewis, 86, of Glen Burnie, passed away at home on January 30, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Ethel Ball. She enjoyed yardwork and playing BINGO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Lewis; and her 1st husband, John A. Dzugan. Ethel is survived by...

Colleen Foster

Colleen Foster

Jan 30, 2017

Colleen Marie Foster, 26, of Pasadena, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2017. She was a longtime member of Harundale Presbyterian Church. In her earlier years, Colleen was active in Girl Scouts, receiving the Silver award. Colleen enjoyed going to the beach and playing both lacrosse and field hockey. She was an avid Orioles and Ravens fan and had a...

Deborah Long

Deborah Long

Jan 28, 2017

On January 28, 2017, Deborah Lynn Long, 50, passed away suddenly at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Debbie was born on July 27, 1966, in Baltimore, MD and she graduated from Old Mill High School, Class of 1985. She was a floral manager and loved the beach and spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Debbie is survived by...

Robert Countess

Robert Countess

Jan 27, 2017

On January 27, 2017, Robert Lee Countess, of Linthicum; beloved wife of Rosalee; loving father of Robert L. Countess Jr., Sandy McCarthy and Kim MacPherson; cherished grandfather of Anna Countess, Ryan McCarthy, Erin McCarthy, Brianna Walker, Nicholas MacPherson and the late Ethan MacPherson; dear brother of Sharon, Helen and the late Joseph. Cemetery Details Cedar Hill Cemetery 5859 Ritchie Highway...

Michelle Kucera

Michelle Kucera

Jan 26, 2017

On January 26, 2017, Michelle Juanita Kucera, "Shelly", 50, passed away at Calvert Memorial Hospital after her valiant battle with cancer. Shelly was born on January 21, 1967, in Laurel, MD and raised in Pasadena, MD. She graduated Chesapeake High School, Class of 1985, and later graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with a Paralegal degree. Shelly was a human...

Mabel Holmes

Mabel Holmes

Jan 26, 2017

On January 26, 2017, Mabel Jane Holmes, 84, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mabel was born on May 4, 1932, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to the late Mary and Joseph Leeper. She was a current member of Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church and member of Curtis Bay United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist...

Chris Fish

Chris Fish

Jan 25, 2017

Chris Fish, 64, of Brooklyn Park, passed away at Harbor Hospital on January 25, 2017. She was born in Baltimore to the late Charles and Dorothy Smith. She was the owner of Chris Fish Licensed Daycare Mom, providing daycare for the last 28 years. Her greatest passion was taking care of children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Robert Rainier, Sr

Robert Rainier, Sr

Jan 23, 2017

Robert Martin Rainier, Sr., 78, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 23, 2017. Martin was born on October 25, 1938 in Mathews, Virginia to the late Harold M. and Mabel H. Rainier. Martin was a truck driver for Johnson Transfer and Teamsters #311. He enjoyed boating, going to the casino's, taking care of his cars and was a Dallas...

Helen Cherrico

Helen Cherrico

Jan 21, 2017

Helen Irene Cherrico, 93, of Glen Burnie and formerly of Bowie, passed away on January 21, 2017 at her residence. Helen was born on October 26, 1923 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph and Ruth McCauley. She enjoyed flowers, collecting bears and she loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved...

David Breidenbach

David Breidenbach

Jan 19, 2017

David Christopher Breidenbach, 43, of Glen Burnie, passed away on January 19, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Baltimore to Robert and Patricia Breidenbach. David graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School in 1992. He worked for the family business, Crab Galley, serving their two locations in Bowie and Odenton. David enjoyed fishing and loved...

Cecelia Keogh

Cecelia Keogh

Jan 17, 2017

Cecelia I. Keogh, 74, passed away on January 17, 2017. She was born on August 21, 1942 in Baltimore to the late William and Margaret Dennstaedt. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Keogh, Sr. She is survived by her children, Sandra Biddison and her husband, Tom; Margaret Cofiell, Mark Wills and James...

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