Obituaries

Mar 21, 2020

Battista Robert Delia, 62, of Glen Burnie passed away on March 21, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1957 in Hempstead, NY to the late Thomas and Carmela Delia. Battista served in the US Marine Corps from 1981-1984 and was very proud to serve his country. “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” He was a member of the...

Mar 20, 2020

Elizabeth C. Cross (Carol) of Linthicum, Maryland, passed away on March 20, 2020.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edgar and Elizabeth L. Carr.  She was employed by the Maryland Department of Transportation as a Management Associate, retiring after more than 20 years of service.  Carol was a dedicated volunteer and Board Member of the Performing...

Mar 19, 2020

Lannie Mayhew Dennis, son of Carrie Alverta Dennis and the late Thomas Mayhew Dennis. Lannie, was born June 3, 1950 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.  At the age of 69 he graciously surrendered this life peacefully by answering God’s call, after an illness with cancer.

Well known as Larry, Lannie, LD, Huff and Lannie D. He...

Mar 15, 2020

Herminia Flores-Ballesteros, 56, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.  Herminia was born on April 25, 1963, in San Antonio, Tlatenco, Puebla, Mexico. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, shopping, and spending quality time with her loved ones. Her personality and great spirit will be missed and never forgotten.

Herminina is survived by her devoted husband, Tirso...

Mar 13, 2020

Hugh Siar, 72, of Queenstown, Maryland passed away on March 13, 2020. Hugh was born on January 16, 1948 in Tehran, Iran. He was a truck driver for many years and retired from Giant Food. Hugh’s passion was bowling and served as a former Regional Vice President of the Greater Baltimore USBC, a member of their Hall of Fame...

Mar 13, 2020

Margaret Calka, 95, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. She was born December 24, 1924 in Baltimore, MD. Margaret worked at Western Electric as an assembler for many years. She loved to bake and always had a clean home, she also enjoyed trips to the casino, but most of all she loved her being with...

Mar 11, 2020

Marvin O. Heptinstall, 90, of Pasadena passed away on March 11, 2020 at his residence. Marvin was born on July 13, 1929 in Huddleston, Virginia to the late Albert and Julian Heptinstall. He graduated from the University of Virgina with a Master’s Degree. Marvin was an elementary school principal for Solley Elementary, Odenton Elementary, High Point Elementary, Jacobsville Elementary,...

Mar 7, 2020

Oleta D. Carter, 91, of Glen Burnie, passed away on March 7, 2020. She was born in Sutton, WV to the late Retta D. Hardman. Oleta retired from the State of MD after many years of service as an LPN. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and had a profound love for all animals. In addition to her mother, she...

Mar 2, 2020

Isabel I. Dieppa, 93, of Glen Burnie, passed away on March 2, 2020. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Alberto Ortiz Toro and Monserrate Rivera Ortiz. She was the proud owner of Lovely Lady Beauty Salon in South Baltimore. Isabel enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. In addition to her parents, she...

Mar 1, 2020

Michael Marshall Myer, 67, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 1, 2020.  Michael was born on November 1, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Rosemary and Charles Myer.  He worked for the Iron Workers Union Local 16, and he enjoyed fishing, was a fan of baseball and football, played softball, enjoyed gardening, and...

Mar 1, 2020

Sharon Lee Pitsinger, 74, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020.  Sharon was born on January 14, 1946, in Monterrey Park, California, to the late Wade and JoJean Smith.  She worked at Federal Express as a dispatcher for 20 years, and was a member of the American Legion Post 277 Auxiliary.  She enjoyed reading, traveling, and...

Feb 29, 2020

Thomas J. Neff III, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his family on 29 February, 2020. He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Eileen, his children, Thomas J. Neff IV, Carla Adams, Erica Snyder, Katrina Greer, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Tom was born in Chicago on July 7, 1939 to Thomas J. Neff...

Feb 28, 2020

Cusick, Marie Felissa On February 28, 2020, age 93, died at her home in Glen Burnie. Marie was born in Baltimore; she was the daughter of the late Francesca Zaccari and Domenica Marsiglia Zaccari. The wife of the late Charles Maurice Cusick. Marie is survived by her sons Charles (Penny), Dennis, and Brian (Kristina) and a daughter...

Feb 27, 2020

Ferndale, MD – John N. “Jack” Furniss left this earth peacefully on February 27th, 2020 and was welcomed into the arms of our savior Jesus Christ. He was 88. Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Donna Furniss. His children are, Nancy (Furniss) McNeal, Diane (Furniss) Taylor, Jeffrey Furniss and Scott Furniss. He had...

Feb 27, 2020

Grace Margaret Storm, 95, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born July 25, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert and Martha Davis.Grace was a devoted homemaker, she loved to cook and sew, but most of all she loved her being with family. Grace is predeceased by her husband of 53 years,...

Feb 26, 2020

It is with the grief that accompanies great loss, that we share the news of the sudden passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, Judy Stone on February 26, 2020. It was unexpected for all of us, even her, as she was driving on her way to attend her church’s Ash Wednesday service. Her final desire on...

Feb 26, 2020

George C. Councill, Jr., 70, of Pasadena passed away on February 26, 2020. George was born on June 9, 1949 in Baltimore to the late George C. and Christine L. Councill. George graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1967 and attended the University of Delaware and Johns Hopkins University. He served in the US Navy as a Chief...

Feb 24, 2020

Paul “Ken” Wood, 72, of Glen Burnie passed away on February 24, 2020. Ken was born on June 11, 1947 in Dover, New Hampshire to the late James and Leona Wood. Ken served in the US Army as a Chief Warrant Officer-4 and retired after 23 years of service. He was also a Career Counselor for retired military personnel....

Feb 24, 2020

Albert James Stominiski, 85, of Linthicum passed away on February 24, 2020. Albert was born in 1934 in Baltimore, MD to the late James and Mary Stominski, and grew up in the Locust Point area. He graduated from Calvert High School, where he played basketball and baseball and then went on to attend the University of Baltimore. Albert served...

Feb 21, 2020

Juanita A. Fontz, 75, of Glen Burnie, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born in Baltimore to the late Robert and Pearl Willette. She enjoyed crafts, painting and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Fontz; and son, Bruce Fontz.

Juanita is survived by her loving...