Obituaries

Ronnie Ghrist

Nov 25, 2011

On November 25, 2011 Ronnie Ghrist, a resident of Glen Burnie for 40 years, passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He retired in 2006 after 31 years of service with Anne Arundel County Department of Works. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 45 years, Terry; one son, Robert and...

Catherine Smith

Nov 25, 2011

Catherine P. Smith, 93, a longtime resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on November 25, 2011. She served in the United States Army during World War II and also worked on the Nordic Bomber sites. She took care of the service members from the Bataan Death March and was a Rosie the Riveter. Catherine was one of the original members...

Eleanora Smythe

Nov 21, 2011

On November 21, 2011; Eleanora Smythe of Lansdowne; beloved wife of the late John J. Smythe; devoted mother of Betty Sewell, Lois Gochnauer, Dareline Groff and husband Donald, and Wayne Smythe and wife Dorothy; loving grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 25 and great-great grandmother of many. Cemetery Details Meadowridge Memorial Park 7250 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, MD, 21075-

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William Hewitt

Nov 21, 2011

On November 21, 2011, WILLIAM "BILL" HEWITT of Baltimore; loving brother of John Hewitt and wife Susan; dear uncle of Steven Halley and wife Stacia, John Hewitt, Jr. and wife Alexandra, and Emily Hewitt; loving great-uncle of 2. Bill was a 27 year employee with Senator Theatre and proprietor of Reliable Film Service for 20 years. In lieu of flowers,...

Catherine Koch

Nov 21, 2011

Catherine May Koch, 95, of Glen Burnie died on November 21, 2011 at Morningside House Assisted Living. Catherine was born in 1916 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She worked at Hochild Kohn as a Manager in the Notions Department. Catherine was a member of St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church as a Eucharistic Minister. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, especially...

Harvey Groner, Jr

Nov 21, 2011

On November 21, 2011, HARVEY HAROLD GRONER, Jr.; cherished husband of the late Carol Anne Spicer Groner; loving father of Lisa L. Kline, Harvey H. Groner III, and the late Mark P. Groner; beloved grandfather of Daniel C. Groner; dear brother of William, Dana, Kenneth, & Martin Groner and Mary Louise Abriss. Harvey was born in Easton, Pennsylvania to Mary...

Beverly Wood

Nov 19, 2011

Beverly A. Wood, 94, of Solomons died on November 19, 2011 at Solomons Nursing Center. Beverly was born in 1917 in Odenton, Maryland. She worked as a secretary for the Anne Arundel County School System. Beverly was a member of Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church in Odenton. She was very active in church activities including bible study and church dinners. Beverly...

Jack Garner

Nov 18, 2011

Jack Garner, 43, of Glen Burnie, passed away on November 18, 2011. Jack was born in 1967 in Silver Spring, MD. He was a member of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Co. - Ladies Auxiliary and the American Pool League. His hobbies included riding motorcycles, drag racing, cooking, arts & crafts, traveling to Ocean City and Florida, and loved animals. Jack...

Mary Leizear

Nov 17, 2011

On November 17, 2011, Mary Louise Leizear (Nee Clements), 78, passed away at home with her husband of 60 years by her side. She was the beloved wife of Melvin Leizear, Sr.; devoted mother of Melvin, Jr., Michael and Shane Leizear; loving nana to Michael Leizear, Jr. and great-grandmother to William Leizear. Mary is also survived by two sisters, Connie...

Myra Funke

Nov 16, 2011

Myra D. Funke, 73, of Westminster and formerly of Glen Burnie died on November 16, 2011 at Stella Maris. Myra was born in 1938 in Maryland. She worked at Burlington Coat Factory where she retired after 20 years of service. Myra enjoyed making stained glass, volunteering at the Senior Center and playing Domino's and Scrabble with her friends. She is...

Bethany Fowler-Jimenez

Nov 15, 2011

Bethany S. Fowler-Jimenez, 33, of Columbia died on November 15, 2011 at her home. Bethany was born in 1978 in Maryland. She graduated from Meade High School, Class of 1996. Thereafter, Bethany attended Chowan University where she earned a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in Psychology. Bethany enjoyed spending time with her children. She is survived by her husband of...

John Fitzhugh Sr

Nov 15, 2011

John S. Fitzhugh, Sr., 75, of Glen Burnie, MD passed away on November 15, 2011 at Atlantic General Hospital. Mr. Fitzhugh worked at C&P telephone and later Verizon for 40 years. He was also a member of Glen Burnie Moose lodge #1456. John is survived by his wife of 53 years Virginia Fitzhugh (nee DeGraw); his son John Fitzhugh, Jr....

Mary Sapienza

Nov 10, 2011

Mary C. Sapienza, 96, of Glen Burnie passed away on November 10, 2011 at Sunrise Severna Park. Mary was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 6, 1915. She moved to Glen Burnie with her husband Frank shortly after they were married. She worked as a secretary with the Department of Motor Vehicles for many years. In her younger years, Mary...

Frances Montgomery

Nov 9, 2011

Frances E. Montgomery, 90, of Severn died on November 9, 2011. Frances was born in 1921 in Clarksburg, WV. Frances worked for the F.C.C. during WWII. Later she was a bookkeeper for J.F. Johnson Lumber Co. in Glen Burnie and thereafter a bookkeeper for Stotts Office Supplies in Washington, DC. Frances was a very active member of St. Christopher's Episcopal...

John Backert Sr

Nov 8, 2011

John W. Backert, Sr., 89, a 51 year resident of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home on November 8, 2011. John was born on October 1, 1922 in Baltimore, MD. He was employed with BG&E for 35 years, retiring in 1976 as a boiler maker. John was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd and enjoyed playing cards,...

Virginia Collins

Nov 4, 2011

On Friday November 4, 2011, Virginia Harwood Collins, 87, of Severna Park, Maryland passed away at her home. Virginia was born on July 4, 1924 in West Virginia to Orlando and Julia Harwood. Mrs. Collins received a Master's Degree in education and taught Art in the Anne Arundel County School system for 30 years. She married John Sellers Collins in...

Laura Benson

Nov 4, 2011

On Friday, November 4, 2011 Laura D. Benson, a five year resident of Felton, Pennsylvania, formerly of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of Dean Benson; devoted mother of Bradley and Daniel Scott, Kierstyn, Alex, and Austin Benson; cherished daughter of Ann and Steve Harikal; loving sister of Gary Welzenbach and step brother Steve Harikal; caring daughter of Robert Welzenbach. She is...

Tommy Meerdter

Nov 3, 2011

Tommy Meerdter, 56 of Severn, Maryland passed away suddenly on November 3, 2011. Tommy was born on October 17, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ruth and Gilbert Meerdter. He enjoyed fishing and bowling and loved being outdoors. Tommy also liked listening to Lynn Anderson and Johnny Cash. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Meerdter; his siblings, Karen Grube and...

Lance Mcdonald

Nov 2, 2011

LANCE A. McDONALD, 73 of Baltimore, passed away on November 2, 2011. Lance was born on January 16, 1938 to the late Harold and Catherine McDonald. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina and holds a Master's Degree from the Northwestern University. Lance worked for DARPA for 14 years. He is survived by his partner, Gary R....

Richard Fick

Nov 2, 2011

On Tuesday November 2, 2011, Richard Frank Fick of Springhill Flordia, formerly of Maryland. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Fick, fond brother in law of Ida Fick. Caring uncle of Robert, Bill, Larry, Brian, Alfred, and Richard Fick. He is also survived by many neices and nephews. Mr. Fick enjoyed playing football in highschool. Was raised in a small...