Obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

 



     Ruth Caroline Eszes, 97, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.  She was born in Glen Burnie, on August 24, 1925, to the late Marie and Henry Hagedorn, Sr.   She was a homemaker and stay-at-home mom, devout Christian, and she loved decorating her house, reading, and going to Ocean City.  More than anything,...

Jun 30, 2023

 

         On Friday, June 30, 2023, Merrill William Hoovler (75) of Harrington, DE, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away in Dover, DE. Beloved husband of Beverly A. Hoovler, loving father of Christina Hoovler, Brother of Beverly Brennstuhl and her husband Gary and the late Robert Hoovler. Brother-in-law of Mary Kelly, Paul Tryon and his wife...

Jun 29, 2023

 

William Wayne McDonald passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 101. He was born February 6, 1922 in Baltimore, MD to William A. McDonald and Emma Rae Clayland and lived most of his life in that area. He attended school in Baltimore and graduated from the Baltimore Engineering Institute.

 

During World War II he...

Jun 26, 2023

 

Virginia Lee Uzialko, 93 of Crisfield, Maryland and formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on June 26, 2023. Virginia was born on February 1, 1930 in Independence, Virginia to the late Herbert and Hila Elliott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Uzialko; and her siblings, Edith Faulkner and Lewis Elliott. Virginia is survived by her three daughters,...

Jun 26, 2023

Florence Roberta Hugel, 86, of Chesapeake, VA, formerly of Stevensville, MD, passed away on June 26, 2023. She was born in Upper Marlboro, MD to the late James Roy and Florence Ruby Garner. She worked as a meat cutter for Safeway, retiring after 30+ years of service. She enjoyed reading Chicken Soup for the Soul books, word searches and puzzles....

Jun 22, 2023

 

     Sophie Endrich, 90, of Queen Anne, Maryland, formerly of Glen Burnie, Maryland passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  She was born in Louise, West Virginia, on April 16, 1933, to the late Mary (nee Fisher) and George Nickoles.  She was one of 15 children.         Sophie was a homemaker and stay-at-home mom, devout Christian...

Jun 22, 2023

 

     Virginia Mae Crouse, 84, of Clarksville, Virginia, formerly of Glen Burnie, Maryland passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 2, 1938, to the late Elva “Sally” and George Gourley.   She worked for the Motor Vehicle Administration as a Division Chief.  After retiring from the MVA, and moving to Virginia, she...

Jun 20, 2023

 

Grace Sophia Sanders, 84 of Glen Burnie, passed away on June 20, 2023. Grace was born on June 21, 1938 in Baltimore to the late William and Mary Culp. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Charles J. Sanders, Sr.; and her sons, Nick and Donald Sanders. Grace is survived by her children, Denise...

Jun 20, 2023

 

Aileen Rita Clift (nee Anderson) 93, passed away on June 20, 2023. Aileen was born on August 27, 1929 in Brooklyn, MD to the late Charles and Christine Anderson. She lived in Glen Burnie for 66 years and later moved to Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville. She retired in 1991 from the State of Maryland. Aileen was an avid...

Jun 18, 2023

John “Tommy” Thompson, of Pasadena, passed away on June 18, 2023 at the age of 66 after a brief battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  He was born in Maryland on March 19, 1957, to the late John and Helen Thompson.  Tommy grew up in Ellicott City, where he graduated from Wilde Lake High School in 1975.  Post high school, Tommy went...

Jun 18, 2023

 

     Joseph William Grimes, Jr., 79, of Gambrills, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  Joe was born in Annapolis, Maryland, to the late Mary and Joseph Grimes, Sr.  He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Aviation Bosun’s Mate, the U.S. Army as a M.P., and the Naval Reserves as a Seabee. ...

Jun 17, 2023

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Rose Evelyn Geppi Rice of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Paul D. Rice. Loving sister of John, Philip, Robert and Charles Geppi and the late Joseph and Anthony Geppi. Beloved aunt of Patricia Gillman, Keith, Randall, Thomas and Warren Rice. She is also survived by other loving family members...

Jun 17, 2023

Carol Ellen Claar , age 84, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died June 17, 2023.  Born in Altoona, PA.  She was the daughter of Blanche and Elmer Burkhart, and was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School ’56.  She was employed at the cotton candy stand at Lakemont Park in Altoona and waitress at Stovers Restaurant in...

Jun 16, 2023

Gladys Viola DeLawder , 93, of Pasadena passed away on June 16, 2023. Gladys was born on January 16, 1930 in Baltimore to the late Elmer and Alma Tracy. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, and playing cards. She was an amazing cook and loved cooking family dinners. She was preceded in death...

Jun 12, 2023

Ciara Yvette Diaz, 28, of Glen Burnie, MD, and formerly of Mount Vernon, NY, passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2023, after a nine-month battle with Krukenberg Cancer.

Ciara was born on the 9th day of February 1995 to Raul Diaz and Yvette Luciano in Bronx, New York. After Ciara graduated from Mount Vernon High School in...

Jun 12, 2023

On Monday, June 12, 2023, Plurinsus  “Lou”  Giraro Ordansa of Glen Burnie, Md passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Catalina M. Ordansa; loving father of Neofito Ron M. Ordansa and his wife, Janet, and Vincent Romeo Ordanza and his wife, Rita;  devoted grandfather of Alex, Nicholas and Marisa; and cherished great-grandfather of Maika and Catalina....

Jun 11, 2023

  Martha Grace Zimmerman (nee Franz), 92 of Annapolis, passed away on June 11, 2023. Martha was born on January 22, 1931 in Baltimore to the late Rudolph and Helen Franz. She is survived by her beloved children, Martha Pennington (Norman), Charles Carrigan, Jr. (Sondra), Janet Teeter (Larry), Cathy Orange (Frankie), Martin Carrigan (Heller), Michael Carrigan, Sr. (Kim), Helen Whay...

Jun 9, 2023

On Friday June 9,2023 Thomas Nicholas Rabickow, Sr. passed away. He was born on February 18,1936, in McKeesport Pennsylvania, to Nicholas and Anne Rabickow. The family moved to Jessup, Maryland in 1949. He graduated from Howard High School in 1954. He worked at Westinghouse for 36 years. He and his wife Patsy were married in August 1960. They raised...

Jun 8, 2023

Bernadine Anna Kawecki, 92, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home.  She was the baby of nine children born to the late Rosalie and Jacob Jankowiak in Baltimore, Maryland.   She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  Family was first and foremost for Bernadine. ...

Jun 6, 2023

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Valerie Rose “Val” Thomson of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved mother of Mark R. Thomson and his wife, Janet M. Thomson; grandmother of Jessica Violet Thomson; and sister of George R. and Robert W. Gazell. Val was preceded in death by her parents, George R....