Obituaries

Marjorie Smith

Marjorie Smith

Jan 29, 2016

On January 29, 2016, Marjorie Ellen Smith, 92, passed away at Harbor Hospital. She was born in Minerva, Ohio, on July 19, 1923, to the late Gladys and Thomas Dennis. Marjorie was a member of Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church, The Ferndale Gardening Club, and The GFWC Woman's Club of Linthicum Heights. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and interior designing. Marjorie...

Betty Pumphrey

Betty Pumphrey

Jan 28, 2016

Betty Mae Pumhprey, 65, a resident of Glen Burnie and formerly of Annapolis, passed away on January 28, 2016 at University of Maryland Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore on May 21, 1950 to the late Ilse and Linton B. Pumphrey. She retired from Anne Arundel County Public Works after 32 years of service. Betty was a longtime member...

Margaret Prendergast

Margaret Prendergast

Jan 27, 2016

On January 27, 2016, Margaret Mary Prendergast, 84, passed away at Morningside Assisted Living in Parkville. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on December 22, 1931, to the late Helen and John Clarke. Margaret graduated from The Catholic High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She went on to become a nurse at Mercy Hospital and the evening and...

James Holthaus

James Holthaus

Jan 26, 2016

On January 26, 2016, James McCall Holthaus, 79, passed away at his home in Glen Burnie. Mr. Holthaus was born in Baltimore, MD on December 29, 1936, to Emmett and Mary Holthaus. Mr. Holthaus was a graduate of Southern High School. He honorably served our country in the US Army from 1959 - 1961. James continued to serve by joining...

James Swierczewski

James Swierczewski

Jan 26, 2016

On January 26, 2016, James Patrick Swierczewski, 35, passed away at his home in Severn. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, on May 20, 1980, to Sheila and the late Michael Swierczewski. James earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from UMBC and went on to work as a Multimedia Designer at N.S.A. He designed the new exhibit at the Cryptologic...

Gilbert Cavey, Sr

Gilbert Cavey, Sr

Jan 25, 2016

Gilbert N. Cavey, Sr., 72, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 25, 2016. He was born on May 25, 1943 in Baltimore to the late Gilbert N. and Marian C. Cavey. He served in the US Marine Corps. as a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War. Mr. Cavey was a member of the Marine Corps League and the American...

Diana Brewster-Litz

Diana Brewster-Litz

Jan 23, 2016

On January 23, 2016, Diana L. Brewster-Litz, 61, of Severn, passed away at University of Maryland. She was born in Baltimore on February 24, 1954 to the late Dorothy and Robert Stratton Sr. Diana enjoyed traveling, cruising and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joshua...

Margaret Benges

Margaret Benges

Jan 22, 2016

On January 22, 2016, Margaret Louise Benges "Mo", 85, passed away in her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 3, 1930, to the late Anna and George Horn. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion. She enjoyed BINGO, playing cards, and playing the lottery. Margaret was predeceased by her devoted husband of over...

Jane Jenkins

Jane Jenkins

Jan 22, 2016

Jane W. Jenkins, 88, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2016, at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on April 23, 1927, to the late Virginia and Willis Weaver. After Mr. Weaver's passing, Jane was raised by her late step-father, Max Ezell. Jane's brother's, William Tribby, Willis Weaver and Donald Ezell...

Francis Welsh Jr

Francis Welsh Jr

Jan 21, 2016

On January 21, 2016, Francis V. Welsh, Jr., 71, passed away at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. He was born in Baltimore on February 19, 1944 to the late Margaret and Francis V. Welsh, Sr. He served in the United States Navy and retired from General Motors as supervisor in the parts division. Francis was a member of the Masonic...

Robert Haislip Sr

Robert Haislip Sr

Jan 21, 2016

Robert "Bob" P. Haislip, Sr., passed away suddenly on January 21, 2016. Bob was born on October 15, 1954 in Glen Burnie to the late James and Rosemary Haislip. He enjoyed his guitar and playing Tank Battle on his computer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Haislip and Rosemary A. Haislip; and his sister, Barbara Kennedy....

Geoffrey Ford

Geoffrey Ford

Jan 20, 2016

FORD - Geoffrey Brian Ford, 32, was born on April 3, 1983 in Winter Park, FL. He went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2016 in Middleburg, FL. Interested in cars from a young age, Geoff made his career for the past 14 years as an ASE Certified Mechanic, a Toyota Master Mechanic, and in March he...

Nicholas Fontana, Sr

Nicholas Fontana, Sr

Jan 18, 2016

Nicholas A. Fontana, Sr., 97 of Boynton Beach, Florida and Millersville, Maryland passed away on January 18, 2016. He was born on February 6, 1918 in Manhattan, New York to Matthew and Antoinette Fontana. Nicholas served in the US Army during WWII and made the D-Day landing at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944. He also received the Purple Heart....

Edward Tipton, Sr

Edward Tipton, Sr

Jan 17, 2016

Edward P. Tipton, 71, of Glen Burnie passed away on January 17, 2016. He was born on December 4, 1944 in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Garnetta M. Tipton (nee Griffin); his children, Edward P. Tipton, Jr. and his wife, Nancy M. Tipton (nee Malm) and Robert C. Tipton, and his wife, Jennifer...

Carol Lambert

Carol Lambert

Jan 16, 2016

On January 16, 2016, Carol L. Lambert (nee Keyes) beloved mother of daughter Lisa M. Miller and husband Bryan, and daughter Laura L. Henson and her fiancé David Humphries, and sons Dylan and Tristian, grandmother of Bryanne E. Miller and Tony A. Henson, and sister of Beverly J. Schwarzenberg and husband Philip. She was predeceased by her parents Virgil and...

Bessie Fincham

Bessie Fincham

Jan 15, 2016

On January 15th, 2016, Bessie Ann Brown-Fincham, our beloved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, after struggling with cancer, went home to be united with her loved ones who have gone before her. She is survived by her husband, John William Fincham, a veteran and retired truck maintenance supervisor; her son and daughter, Kermit John Fincham and his wife Dianna, Connie...

Dominick Balsoma, Jr

Dominick Balsoma, Jr

Jan 15, 2016

On January 15, 2016, Dominick Anthony Balsoma, Jr., 72, passed away at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 21, 1943, to the late Mary and Dominick Balsoma, Sr. Dominick earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Loyola College in Baltimore, graduating cum laude. He then went on to protect and serve as...

Elizabeth Schaefer

Elizabeth Schaefer

Jan 14, 2016

Elizabeth C. Schaefer, 95, of Easton, passed away at Easton Memorial on January 14, 2016. She was born in Baltimore on November 11, 1920 to the late August and Clara Funk. She enjoyed arts and crafts, crocheting, painting porcelain ceramics and was a great seamstress. In her earlier years, Betty loved bowling and golfing with her late husband. In addition...

Norman Jacoby

Norman Jacoby

Jan 14, 2016

On January 14, 2016, Norman Victor Jacoby, 92, a resident of Jessup for 53 years, passed away at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, PA on April 15, 1923 to the late Victor and Stella Jacoby. He enlisted in the Navy on January 14, 1941 and retired as Chief Petty Officer. During his enlistment, he received the National Defense...

Rosalie Edwards

Rosalie Edwards

Jan 10, 2016

Rosalie Walker Edwards was born on January 13, 1932 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to the late Rosadell Walker Leman. Rosalie lived in Fayetteville until she relocated to Baltimore, Maryland with her mother in the 1940's. Upon her mother's marriage to Charles Leman, the family moved to Pasadena, Maryland where she attended Bates High School. During Rosalie's residency in Anne Arundel...

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