Obituaries

Oct 26, 2021

Norma Kay Lapchak, 73, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 26, 2021. She was born in Guatemala Bay, Cuba to the late Norman and Kathleen Jacoby. She was a dedicated employee to the federal government and retired after 50 years of service. When she wasn’t working, she could be found shopping or eating at various restaurants with her...

Oct 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Edward S. McGuire. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 21, 2021

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, James Allen Schneider of Elk Ridge, Utah. Husband of Crystal (Miller) Schneider and father of Ian, Dietrich and Amanda Schneider and Wendy Kelley. Brother of L. Susie Perrett, Nancy Glenn and John Schneider. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Timothy, Noah, Abigail, Danielle and Garrett Schneider and Crystal, Chester, Shannon and Adelaide Kelley and...

Oct 21, 2021

Wade Justin Proffit, 42, of Glen Burnie passed away on October 21, 2021 at his residence. Wade was born on August 26, 1979 in Baltimore. He attended Glen Burnie High School. Wade enjoyed drawing, bowling and basketball. He is survived by his parents, Charles Proffit, Sr. and Charlene Proffit; his daughter, Alisha Taylor, his sister, Faith Ann Proffit; his...

Oct 19, 2021

James L. “JL” Wright, age 80 of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. James was born on September 11, 1941 in Alto, Georgia to the late Carvin Thomas and Lucy Mae Kimsey Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wilburn Wright; first wife, Beverly...

Oct 18, 2021

Christopher Renero Francazi was born to Peter and Elizabeth Francazi on September 4, 1979. He died suddenly in a car accident on October 18th, doing a good deed, taking a relative to an appointment. He is survived by his younger brother, Michael Francazi; sister, Kate Huntzberry and her husband, Bill Huntzberry; nieces, Ava and Evelyn Huntberry of...

Oct 18, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Gardner passed peacefully Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family.

Peggy, an only child, was born on February 19,1937, to Melvin Forsythe and Doris Forsythe (nee Buckey). Growing up, she enjoyed an especially close relationship with her grandfather, Herman Forsythe, who spoiled her with love and new dresses. A lifelong...

Oct 16, 2021

Samuel Balzanna, Sr., 70, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on October 16, 2021. Sam was born on November 12, 1950, in Baltimore, to the late William and Alice Balzanna. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debbie Balzanna. He is survived by his children, Sam Balzanna, Jr. and his wife, Kelli, Tony Balzanna and his wife, Chrissy,...

Oct 16, 2021

Frederick Albert Mandley Jr., 84, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 16, 2021. He was born in Baltimore to the late Adelaide C. and Frederick Albert Mandley Sr. Known to some as “Ole Blue Eyes” or even “Soup Master”, our local weather guy wasn’t Bob or Marty; it was Freddie Jr.; always keeping us abreast on daily weather...

Oct 15, 2021

Viola Vivian (Patterson) Anister, daughter of the late Robert and Hortense Patterson was born on March 24, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life peacefully at the University of Maryland Medical Center on Friday, October 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System where she graduated from Dunbar...

Oct 12, 2021

Clarence A. Ramsay, Jr., 85 of Glen Burnie passed away on October 12, 2021. Clarence was born on November 30, 1935 in Baltimore to the late Clarence, Sr. and Helen Ramsay. He was also preceded in death by his former wives, Mary J. Ramsay and Mary A. Ramsay; and his son, Robert Ramsay. Clarence is survived by...

Oct 11, 2021

David Irving Bowie was born on October 20,1934, and passed from this earth on October 11,2021.  He was the first child of ten born to Samuel Irving and Florence Elizabeth Rye Bowie.  David was born and grew up on the family farm in Maryland Point (now Nanjemoy) Maryland.  He was baptized into the Nanjemoy Baptist Church, in...

Oct 9, 2021

Josephine Elaine Anderson, longtime resident of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully Saturday, October 9th with her loving family by her side. Josie aka “Josie from Gunnings”, worked at the former popular Hanover Street and then Hanover Maryland Gunnings restaurant for over 40 years. Josie was a devoted mother and Mommom whose favorite way to spend time was with her family. She...

Oct 8, 2021

Constance J. Heppding (nee Trovato) 88 of Trappe, Maryland passed away on October 8, 2021. Constance was born on June 25, 1933 in Baltimore to the late Vincent J. and Mary T. Trovato. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward C. Heppding; her brother, Charles Trovato; and her great-grandson, Michael Noah Collins. She is survived...

Oct 7, 2021

On Thursday, October 7, 2021, Roberta Ruth Williams, ret. MSgt., USA, of Brooklyn Park, MD, formerly of Glen Burnie, MD.  Beloved wife of Carlton A. Williams; loving daughter-in-law of Bessie Williams and the late James Williams; and dear sister-in-law of Glenn Williams.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, Edward, Jr. and Sally.  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews...

Oct 7, 2021

On Thursday, October 7, 2021, Han Kyoung Lee of Glen Burnie, MD passed away suddenly at her home. Han kyoung was born on December, 18, 1987 at Kyunghee University Hospital, Seoul as the second daughter of Changho Lee and Youngmi Jaegal, who are Presbyterian missionaries in Fiji. She is the alumni of Seoul Ogum Elementary School, Seoul Seryun Middle school, Seoul...

Oct 6, 2021

Consuelo Gruhn Perry, age 95, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Connie was born on August 27, 1926 in Glen Burnie, MD, to Fred and Ethel Gruhn.

She graduated from Glen Burnie High School, Class of 1944.

Connie married JT...