Obituaries

Jan 14, 2013

Following a lengthy and brave struggle with multiple sclerosis, Valerie Ann Yaffo was set free on January 14, 2013. Valerie entered this world on October 7, 1968, in Newark, New Jersey. From a young age, she had a sincere love of books, learning, and ideas. She excelled in school, becoming the valedictorian of her eighth-grade class. After that, Valerie earned...

Jan 14, 2013

Mrs. Marjorie Catherine Ranck Ratcliffe Musser passed from this earthly life on Monday, Jan. 14th, 2013 at The Villages of Wilkes where she had resided for the past three weeks. Margie was born Aug. 1, 1922 in Bloomsburg, PA to Lee Edgar and Margaret Fischer Ranck. She graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Arlington, VA. She was homemaker...

Jan 13, 2013

MARY E. "MAE" MARKINS, 92 of Lansdowne passed away on January 13, 21013. Mae was born on September 12, 1920 in Baltimore. She was a fabulous cook and she enjoyed traveling and gambling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer L. Markins and is survived by her children, Wilbert L. Markins and his wife Judy, Sandra L. Southworth...

Jan 12, 2013

Donald "Bird" Dickson, 89 of Pasadena passed away in Glen Burnie on January 12, 2013. Mr. Dickson was born on November 29, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Dickson County, Tennessee. He served in the Merchant Marines from World War II until the early 1960's, circumnavigating the globe 8 times. While serving in the Merchant Marines during WWII, his...

Jan 12, 2013

On January 12, 2013, Mr. Robert Leo Smith, passed away at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Mr. Smith was born on October 12, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, to Mr. James Smith and Mrs. Helen Smith (nee Kouns). Bob graduated from Lansdowne High School in 1966. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1967 and served our country in Vietnam...

Jan 12, 2013

MARY BETH LYCETT, 59, of Millersville, formerly of Rome, New York, passed away on January 12, 2013. Mary was born on January 31, 1953 in Rome, NY. She became a nurse after graduating from the BOCES program in Rome, NY and worked as a nurse at Baltimore Washington Medical Center and most recently at Heartlands in Severna Park. Mary loved...

Jan 11, 2013

On January 11, 2013, Elizabeth A. Megrenne (nee Prokop), passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Mrs. Megrenne was born on March 8, 1948 in Colver, PA to Mr. Michael Prokop and Mrs. Lois Prokop (nee Brown). She worked for General Electric - Appliance Park, in Columbia, MD for 19 years. Elizabeth then worked at Mighty Maids for...

Jan 10, 2013

On January 10, 2013 Burlin Ray Herron, 60, a reisdent of Virginia and formerly of Brooklyn Park, passed away at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on June 26, 1952 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Ulyses Burlin and Ora Marie Herron. He is survived by his two sons, Burl "BJ" Herron, Jr. and...

Jan 8, 2013

Mary Ellen Hood, 73 of Glen Burnie and formerly of Elkins, West Virginia passed away in Glen Burnie on January 8, 2013. Mrs. Hood was born on May 30, 1939 in Elkins, West Virginia. She was a homemaker who cared for her family. She enjoyed playing the slots and her scratch off's. She is survived by her three children, Sheila...

Jan 6, 2013

On January 6, 2013, Maynard L. Hendershot passed away at his residence in Odenton. Mr. Hendershot was born on September 24, 1938 in Big Cove Tannery, PA. He retired as Captain from the Patuxent Institute, and afterward working as a Police Officer at the Department of Defense. Maynard was a member of the Glen Burnie Moose, and enjoyed cooking. He...

Jan 5, 2013

Joanne Sarafina Pittman, 65, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on January 5, 2013. Joanne was born on January 11, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to Katherine and Salvatore Azzara. She worked at Giant Food for over 25 years. Joanne enjoyed bowling, interior decorating, puzzles, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her father, Salvatore J. Azzara and her sister,...

Jan 1, 2013

On January 1, 2013 Ruth Bill Jacobson, 84, a resident of Glen Burnie for over 50 years, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was born in Uniontown, PA on May 6, 1928 to the late Mary and George Bill, Jr. She was employed with Alco Gravure Printing Co. in Glen Burnie as a bookkeeper for many years. Ruth...

Dec 31, 2012

DOROTHY TARUN McNEILL, 92, of Stevenson, formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away on December 31, 2012. Dorothy loved bowling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Evan J. McNeill, Jr. and her sister Marie Volandt. Dorothy is survived by her beloved children, Evan J. McNeill, III and his wife Georgeen, Janice Jean...

Dec 30, 2012

Mrs. Joran is survived by her children; Fran McDonnell and her husband Brian, and Patrick Hechmer and his wife Jean; and her grandchildren; Aiden and Regan McDonnell. She is predeceased by her husband Frank Joran. Visitation

JAN 4. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Singleton Funeral and Cremation Services

1 2nd Avenue, S.W.

Glen...

Dec 30, 2012

Charles Alexander Hamlen, III, 62, of Glen Burnie, passed away on December 30, 2012. Chuck served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1972-1975. He just retired from Fed-Ex after 20 years of faithful service. Chuck loved to bowl, playing and watching baseball, watching football, and spending time with his sons, friends, and family. He was preceded in death...

Dec 30, 2012

Jack F. McMillan, 75, of Pasadena, MD passed away on December 30, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Jack was born in 1937 in Jacksonboro, SC. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School, then earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from the University of Baltimore. Jack served in the US Army...

Dec 30, 2012

William Tully, 90. Born on Feb 24, 1922. Passed in his Severn home on December 30, 2012. Bill is survived by his children, Kathleen, Gordon, and Gail Tully (Vic Froehlich); stepsons David (Mary Jo), and Donald Volk; and five Grandchildren, Ryan, Christian, Stephen, Gairm, and William. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy (Coulthard Volk), ex-wife and friend, Jeanne (Norman) and...

Dec 29, 2012

On December 29, 2012, Mr. James M. Yonts, a 16 year resident of Severn, MD, passed away at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mr. Yonts was born on January 7, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI. He served his country in Vietnam and was in the US Army for 27 years. James was working at NSA in Advertising and Public Affairs. He...

Dec 28, 2012

Wade Thomas Hobbs; beloved Husband, Father, Grand Father and Mentor lovingly known by his grand kids as BeeBah. Born on August 20 1938 to Wade Clifton and Margaret Agnes Hobbs (nee Freeze) in Baltimore MD. Graduated from Mount Saint Joseph High School in 1956 and attended 2 years at the University of Baltimore. Joined the Navy in March 57 through...

Dec 28, 2012

Melba Louise Ogle, 81 of Spring Hill, Florida and formerly of Glen Burnie passed away on December 28, 2012. Melba was born on February 8, 1931. She was the ultimate homemaker who loved gardening, reading and word searches. Mrs. Ogle is survived by her beloved husband and best friend of 64 years, Henry Lee Ogle; her children, Sandra L. Gischel,...