Obituaries

Joseph Miklasz

Apr 14, 2013

Joseph A. Miklasz, 71, of Crownsville passed away on April 14, 2013 at Stella Maris. Joseph was born in 1942 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School, University of Miami, and the University of Baltimore Law School. Joseph was the owner and operator of the Law Offices of Joseph A. Miklasz in Glen Burnie. He was...

Darlene Athey

Apr 14, 2013

Darlene Marie Athey, 61, of Odenton, MD died April 14 at Lorien Health Systems in Elkridge. Daughter of the late Tyras S. "Bunk" and Dorothy N. "Chick" Athey. Raised in Jessup, she attended Arundel Senior High School and Anne Arundel Community College. She retired from the State of MD, Dept. of Agriculture. Darlene was a passionate advocate for the humane...

William Forsyth, Sr

Apr 12, 2013

On April 12, 2013, WILLIAM F. FORSYTH, Sr. passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. William was born on August 4, 1925 in Baltimore, MD to the late Emma and William H. Forsyth. He served his country proudly as Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. William served with the 146th Army...

Jack Aftung

Apr 11, 2013

On April 11, 2013 Jack Aftung, a resident of Severn for 33 years, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was born in Odenton, MD on February 20, 1932 to the late John and Myrtle Aftung. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He retired as Chief after 32 years of service with...

Linda Lechowicz

Apr 11, 2013

On April 11, 2013 Linda K. Lechowicz, 63, a resident of Windsor Mill for 26 years, passed away at Northwest Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Baltimore, MD on August 28, 1949 to Mary Ellen and the late Albert Lechowicz. She graduated from Severna Park High School in 1967. Linda was employed with NSA for 44 years...

Bill Gorton

Apr 10, 2013

Alonzo "Bill" Gorton, 88, a resident of Columbia, passed away on April 10, 2013. Bill was born on May 24, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late Bertha and Alonzo Gorton. He was the founder of U-Neek Display (Expo) and was a member of Severna Park United Methodist Church & Choir, the Moose Lodge and the International Ventriloquist Association. Bill...

Mahartney Strickland, Jr

Apr 9, 2013

On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Mahartney Franklin Strickland, Jr. of Reisterstown, passed away. Mahartney earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business & Finance from the University of New Mexico and went on to become a real estate appraiser. He enjoyed music, drama, traveling, cooking, reading, and he was an active member of St. John's Epsicopal Church in Glyndon. He was preceded...

Martha Howard

Apr 9, 2013

Martha Laura Howard, 69, went home to be with her Lord while surrounded by her closest family on April 9, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with pneumonia. She is survived by her children, Mr. & Mrs. Randall Cantwell Howard Jr., Mr. Raymond Howard, and Mrs. Regina and Stephen Nafe; brother, Benjamin Powers Jr. and his wife Linda; sister,...

Donald Reeder

Apr 9, 2013

On April 9, 2013, DONALD KEITH REEDER, of Glen Burnie; devoted husband of 29 years to Catherine H. Reeder; loving father of Mark S. Reeder and Dawn Reeder; cherished grandfather of Gavin Reeder and Chad Reeder; Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Amos Reeder, and his brother, Harold Reeder. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in...

Mary Gaither

Apr 9, 2013

Mary Ellen Gaither, 76, a resident of Severn, passed away on April 9, 2013 at her home. Mary was born on September 27, 1936 in Clarendon County, South Carolina and she was an account administrator for the Marriott Corporation. She enjoyed bowling, playing softball, traveling the worlds and volunteering at Our Daily Bread to feed the homeless. Mary was a...

Joseph Piquett

Apr 7, 2013

Joseph R. Piquett, of Hanover passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center on April 7, 2013. Joseph was born on May 20, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to Francis and Mary Piquett. Mr. Piquett is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sue Piquett; his children; William Zollars, Joseph Piquett, Jr. and his wife Doreen, Doreen Coates and her...

Lola Taylor

Apr 7, 2013

LOLA VIRGINIA TAYLOR, 93 of Severn passed away on April 7, 2013. Lola was born on November 11, 1919 in Birdsville, Maryland. She graduated from Arundel High School. Lola retired after 51 years of service from Northrop Grumman. She enjoyed bowling, yard work and gardening and working as tool crib attendant. She will be remembered by her red hair and...

Paul Mcpheron

Apr 6, 2013

On April 6, 2013, Paul D. McPheron, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mr. McPheron was born on January 30, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA. He served our country in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. After 24 years working as an Electronics Technician for N.S.A., he retired in 1993. Paul enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and was an avid...

Alexander Sabur Sr

Apr 5, 2013

Alexander F. Sabur Sr., 65, a 34 year resident of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away on April 5, 2013 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Alex grew up in Spotsylvania County, VA as the oldest of 5 children. He graduated from Spotsylvania High School and upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and...

Doris Sugden

Apr 4, 2013

Mrs. Doris L. Sugden, 78, of Severn passed away at the Mandrin Hospice House on April 4, 2013. Mrs. Sugden was preceded in death by her husband, Roy William Sugden, Sr.; her son, Roy William Sugden, Jr; and her brother Charles McIntyre. She is survived by her daughters, Robin Grizzle and her husband James, and Karen Skaggs. She is also...

Mary Matthews

Apr 4, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Old Saints Rest Cemetery 7310 Ridge Road Hanover, MD, 21076

Visitation

APR 10. 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Mark United Methodist Church

1440 Dorsey Road

Hanover, MD, US

Service

APR 10. 11:00 AM

St. Mark United...

Arthur Eszes Jr

Apr 3, 2013

Arthur Ernest Eszes, Jr., 61, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on April 3, 2013 at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD on October 25, 1951 to Ruth Hagedorn Eszes and the late Arthur Ernest Eszes, Sr. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1969 and also attended Anne Arundel Community College and University of Maryland...

Estella Lee

Mar 31, 2013

ESTELLA M. LEE, 96, of Baltimore, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Mrs. Lee was born on November 02, 1916, in Baltimore to Harper and Lillian Marlow. She retired from Patterson High School as a Guidance Secretary. She was a member of Olive Branch/Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Baltimore, and is currently a member of Christ Episcopal...

Frances Groh

Mar 29, 2013

On March 29, 2013, FRANCES "Cookie" LEAH GROH of Baltimore passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She is the devoted wife of 53 years to Frank J. Groh, III; loving mother of Frank J. Groh, IV and his wife Kathy, Thomas A. Groh and his wife Peggy, and the late Glenn A. Groh; cherished grandmother of Kelly N. Collins,...

Mae Baynes

Mar 27, 2013

On March 27, 2013, Mae Pratt Baynes of Severn Maryland passed away. She was the beloved wife of over 60 years to Owen K. Baynes; loving mother of Evelyn Starkey, Brian and Billy Baynes; cherished grandmother of five and great grandmother of one; dear sister to Nancy Boucher, Margie Beck and Douglas Pratt. She was preceded in death by her...