Obituaries

May 2, 2020

John Michael Lis, 57, of Severna Park, passed away at his home on May 2, 2020. John was born in Towson to the late Anna and Jerry Lis. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Towson State University and his Law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. John went on to practice law in...

Apr 30, 2020

Ronald Shawn Bopst, “Ronnie”, 56, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Ronnie was born on April 23, 1964, in Stuttgart, Germany, to the late Patricia Ann and Harold O.E. Bopst, Sr. He was an Executive Assistant for several financial firms in NYC, and was a member of S.A.G., performing in several off-Broadway shows to fulfill...

Apr 28, 2020

Juanita A. Appel, 83 of Glen Burnie passed away on April 28, 2020. Juanita was born on April 1, 1937 in Baltimore to the late Emmett and Nettie Wilson.

She is survived by her husband, Louis H. Appel, III; her son, Gary Appel; her daughter, Vickie Forshey and her husband, Mark; her grandchildren, Nathan Forshey and his...

Apr 26, 2020

Irvin Howard Novak Jr., 76, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on April 26, 2020. He was born in Baltimore to the late Anna Viola and Irvin Howard Novak Sr. Irvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing and watching the ducks at the park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Diana Novak and...

Apr 26, 2020

Robert Stanley Tavik, Sr., 83, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020.  Bob was born on May 29, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Naomi and Jerome Tavik.  He graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School in 1954, then served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955-1959, as a Corporal.   Known professionally...

Apr 24, 2020

Mary “Muncha” Davis, 94, passed away in her sleep on April 24, 2020, at Gilchrist Hospice Center. Muncha was born April 2, 1926, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Anna and John Bilek of Curtis Bay, Maryland. She married the love of her life, John Edward Davis, February 8, 1947, and was the mother of two daughters, Carole and Annette. Muncha...

Apr 24, 2020

Donald Strawser of Bowie, MD, age 83 passed away at home on Friday, April 24, 2020, with loved ones by his side. Don was preceded in death by his parents Thelma Boylan and Harland Strawser of West Virginia; brothers Harland (Gene), Robert (Bobby Lawrence), and Ronald.

Don is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 55...

Apr 22, 2020

Zachary Anister was born on August 22, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the third child born to the Viola Anister and late Zachariah Anister. He went home to be with the lord peacefully on April 22, 2020 at his home in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

He received his education from the Baltimore City School system where he...

Apr 22, 2020

Rev. Donald Wayne Llewellyn, 90 of Crownsville, Maryland passed away on April 22, 2020. Rev. Llewellyn was born on October 31, 1929 in Frostburg, Maryland. He attended Beall High School, received his B.A. in Sociology & Psychology from Frostburg State & Lycoming Colleges. Also, attended Westminster Theological Seminary and Loyola Colleges. Rev. Llewellyn served as a United Methodist Minister...

Apr 22, 2020

Patricia was a widow, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She passed April 22nd from complications of Alzheimer’s at Lincoln Meadows Senior Community (Memory Care) Parker, Colorado.

She is survived by her children, Michelle Vallow of Colorado, Cynthia Kaye of Georgia, and John Klipsch of Maryland, as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Born in Easton,...

Apr 21, 2020

Rose Theresa Turner (nee Tracey), 88 passed away on April 21, 2020 in Severna Park, Maryland. Rose was born on October 18, 1931 in Baltimore to the late Thomas and Effie Tracey. She was preceded in death by her husband John H. Turner, her parents, her 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Rose is survived by her daughters, Deborah...

Apr 19, 2020

Barbara Ann Reaver-Matti, age 81, passed away peacefully April 19, 2020. She entered hospice on Wednesday April 15, and just as she requested, was surrounded with loved ones from that time in her home. She was born March 14, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland to Harvey and Ruth Reaver. She married the love of her life, David Lee Matti, on...

Apr 18, 2020

Charles Scotty Proffit, Jr., 51, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020.  Scotty was born on October 24, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Charlene and Charles S. Proffit, Sr.  He attended Hannah Moore School and he loved cheering on and attending Ravens games, as well as listening to music.

Scotty is survived by...

Apr 18, 2020

Renee Lipson Weiss, 89, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Future Care in Arnold.  Renee was born on January 24, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Sally and Samuel Lipson.  She was a homemaker and she loved listening to music and singing.

Renee was predeceased by her devoted husband of...

Apr 18, 2020

On April 18, 2020, Frances J. Stern of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of 61 years to the late Jack Albert Stern; loving mother of Pam Wilson, Jeff Stern, Lori Stump and Lisa DeLauder; cherished grandmother of five and devoted great-grandmother of 14.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, services will be private. ​

Apr 15, 2020

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Linda Lee Behrendt, 71, passed away at home.  She was born on August 29, 1948 in Baltimore to the late William G. and Ruth V. (Zittle) Hawes.  She was an Administrator for NSA for over 30 years before retiring.  In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and crocheting.

Linda is survived by...

Apr 15, 2020

Ronald Anthony Goralski, 82, of Millersville passed away on April 15, 2020. Ronald was born on February 17, 1938 in Baltimore to the late Francis (Frank) & Clara Goralski. He enjoyed classic cars and was a member of a Corvette Club. He also loved animals and investing. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia Goralski;...

Apr 14, 2020

Edward Michael Raker, 82, passed away on April 14, 2020 at Marley Neck Health & Rehab Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He was born on December 21, 1937 in Raspburg, Maryland. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, June Marie Raker (nee Pollock); dear sister, Rosella May Lawn (Bob); loving children, Sandra Wiest (Scott) and Michael...

Apr 13, 2020

Marjorie Rachel Perkins Holmes was born on April 28, 1925 in Lawrence, MA to Ray and Hazel Perkins. When she was 2 years old her father took a job at the University of Vermont Farm and the family moved back to their native Vermont. They later moved to the town of Jeffersonville, VT where Marjorie graduated from Cambridge High...

Apr 12, 2020

Jonathan Lyle Norwig Jr., 74, passed away April 12, 2020 after a brief illness. Jonathan (John) was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathan and Lillian Norwig; his son, Jonathan III; and sister, Carolyn Jefferson. He is survived by his loving family: his brother, William James Norwig; sister, Lillian Salvatore and her husband Thomas; son, Kenneth Thrift and his...