Obituaries

Jul 13, 2009

Alfred "Fred" Basil Vecchioni, passed away at the Baltimore VA Rehabilitation and Extended Care Center on July 13, 2009. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Vince and Zena Vecchioni in 1932. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army National Guard for 21 years. Mr. Vecchioni was a carpet mechanic for Floor Covering Services for 25...

Jul 13, 2009

On July 13, 2009, Marie Beatrice Burley, beloved wife of the late Laurence Albert Burley, Sr., devoted mother of Wanda Jean Williams, Leroy Nathaniel Burley and Laurence Albert Burley, Jr.; dear sister of Mabel Snipes, Margaret Burley, Jean Jones, Betty Hall, and Barbara Jones; she is preceded in death by her parents Basil Jones, Sr. and Julia Jones, three sisters,...

Jul 11, 2009

On July 11, 2009, Walter James "Jim" Parker, a resident of Glen Burnie for 45 years, passed on after his courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 58 years to Joan; loving father of Sherry Linda Carpenter; dear brother of Flora Mae Detrick, John Parker, and Margaret Couto; cherished grandfather of Mark Carpenter and Kristin Williams; devoted great-grandfather of Jacob...

Jul 11, 2009

Mrs Carole Sweet was born on June 14, 1944 in Wilmington, DE to Mr. Charles and Mildred Sweetman. She attend Richard Henry Lee and graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1962. In 1966 she graduated from University of Md - College Park with a degree in socialogy. Mrs. Sweet went on to work at NSA and Westinghouse as a...

Jul 11, 2009

On July 11, 2009, Jerry Demont Eisenhardt passed away in his home after a long, courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his cherished wife of 24 years, Joan Eisenhardt and his beloved daughter, Shelley Baer (husband Mark). Jerry is also survived by his Loving grandsons, Nicholas Briggs & Kevin Baer as well as his dear brothers, George &...

Jul 9, 2009

On July 9, 2009, Albert F. "Ding" Praley, a life long resident of Glen Burnie. Cherished companion of 28 years to Reva L. Norwig; loving pop of Terri L. Sheaffer, Michael M. Misener, and John L. Norwig; dear sister of Dolores F. Graham; devoted grandfather of four and great-grandfather of one. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

Jul 8, 2009

On July 8, 2009, Gilbert Nutter, beloved husband of Patricia Nutter, loving father of Victoria Arnold, Jason Foldel, the late George Michael Fodel, and Michelle McDermott; cherished grandfather of Michael Arnold, Aiden Fodel, and Allison McDermott; devoted son of Olen and Carol Nutter, dear brother of the late Burton Nutter. Also survived by many family and friends Service

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Jul 6, 2009

Patricia Ann Slezak, of Glen Burnie passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009. She was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1941 to the late Joseph and Viola Macey. Pat served in the US Air Force as a 1st Lt. flight nurse from 1962-1965. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 35 years with North Arundel Hospital. Pat enjoyed camping, international...

Jul 5, 2009

Catherine Pitts Thayer, of Millersville (formally from Ferndale) passed away at her residence on July 5, 2009. Mrs. Thayer was born in Baltimore, MD in 1927 and was a graduate of Patterson High School. She worked for the C&P Telephone Company as a secretary for 7 years and then went to work at Lindale Jr. High School as secretary for...

Jul 3, 2009

On July 3, 2009, Hazel J. Boyer; beloved wife of the late Howard Boyer; loving mother of the late Frank Boyer; devoted grandmother of Kevin Boyer and David Boyer and his wife Shannon. Mrs. Boyer worked at Bethlahem Steel for 28 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter #29 and a member of The Lutheran Church of...

Jul 2, 2009

John "Jack" Donald Williford passed away suddenly at his residence in Severn, Maryland on July 2, 2009. He was born in Baltimore in 1941 to the late Troy and Agnes Williford. Jack worked for the State of Maryland in the maintenance division, retiring after 31 years. He was a member of the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge #1456. Jack like dogs...

Jul 2, 2009

On July 2, 2009, Rose Truitt of Glen Burnie. Beloved wife of the late Howard Clifton Truitt, Sr.; loving mother of Howard C. Truitt, Jr.; dear step-mother of Jacqueline Helen Truitt and Patricia Von Den Bosch; cherished grandmother of 10; devoted great grandmother of 17; caring great-great grandmother of eight; dear sister of John Chaney. She was preceded in death...

Jul 1, 2009

On July 1, 2009, Delores C. Gill; beloved mother of Rita Wright, Peter Gill and his wife Sandra, Cindy Phillips, and Joseph Frye; devoted grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 10; dear sister of Rosalie Magaha, Linda Hanson, Juanita Hopkins, and the late Donald Bowen. Service

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Jun 30, 2009

On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Robert Irven Cowen passed away in his home. He was predeceased by his cherished wife of 43 years, Helen Louise Cowen. Robert is survived by his loving sons, Jeffery & Jim Cowen, and his beloved grandchildren, Justin, Brandon & Meghan Cowen. He is also survived by his dear sister, Gloria Cowen and his loving companion,...

Jun 30, 2009

On June 30, 2009, Mary A. Ross, a resident of Linthicum for 37 years. Beloved wife of the late Billy Robert Ross; loving mother of Joseph F. Ross; cherished grandmother of Jaime L. and Joseph F. Ross, Jr.; dear sister of Veronica Orlosky and the late Frank Orlosky. Mary was born in Marlin, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Veronica...

Jun 30, 2009

EDWARD ALBERT STRONG, of Ocean City, Maryland was born October 27, 1957, in Annapolis, MD. Mr. Strong was a truck driver with Bellerud Trucking Co, in Fargo, ND. He was a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed driving his truck and being down at the beach in O.C. Edward passed away on June 30, 2009 in Bismarck, ND. Mr. Strong was...

Jun 28, 2009

On June 28, 2009, Calvin Wingate, beloved husband of the late Betty Jean Wingate; loving father of Mark Wingate, Sr. and his wife Norma; devoted grandfather of Mark Wingate, Jr. and his wife Dana, Sharon Krenzer, and Joanne Folk and her husband Bill; and great grandfather of Alexandra, Halley, and Mackenzie Folk, dear brother of Edwin Wingate, Ralph Wingate and...

Jun 28, 2009

On June 28, 2009, Sgt. Ronald Hayes Elza, Sr., Ret. USMC, of Montross, VA; born December 18, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to the late Julius H. Elza, Jr. and Marion S. Elza. Disabled veteran who received the Purple Heart Medal for his actions in Vietnam. Ron supported all community & military organizations throughout his life. He is the devoted father...

Jun 28, 2009

On June 28, 2009, John Baglama, a resident of Glen Burnie for over 30 years. Beloved husband of Eleanor Baglama and the late Helen Baglama; loving father of Dennis George and Terry Baglama, and the late Michael Baglama; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Sara, Kiley, Shauna, and Tyler; devoted great grandfather of Gavin and Nathan; dear brother of George "Gus" Baglama...

Jun 25, 2009

On June 25, 2009, Rebekah Anna Raftovich, lost her battle to cancer during her trip to Orlando, Florida. She is the beloved daughter of Robert V. & Elizabeth A. Raftovich. Dear sister of Jeremiah R., John J., and Sarah E. Raftovich. Cherished granddaughter of Elizabeth and Frank Lorenzo, Rose and the late Robert Raftovich. Loving Goddaughter of Samantha Smith, Frances...