Obituaries

Jul 8, 2019

Jean “Alice” Higinbotham, 87, a longtime resident of Severn, passed away on July 8, 2019. She was born in Severn to the late John R. and Emma G. Sappington. She worked as an Office Manager for the General Counsel’s office in the Department of Defense at Ft. Meade for 20 years. Alice was an active member at Severn United...

Jul 7, 2019

Kristie Nicole Shoemaker, 27, of Hanover, passed away at her home on July 7, 2019. She graduated from Old Mill High School in 2009. Kristie enjoyed writing poetry and loved being on social media. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lee and Betty Terry; uncle, Gary Shoemaker; and her aunt, Dianna Campbell.

She is...

Jul 6, 2019

Richard Francis Huttenberger, 88, of Linthicum and Ocean City passed away surrounded by his family on July 6, 2019.

Richard was born in Baltimore to the late Elmer F. and Mazie P. (Saffield) Huttenberger. He graduated from Southern High School in 1949. He served his country faithfully and honorably in the United States Army. He gave Patricia...

Jul 4, 2019

Mary R. Grimes, 85 of Glen Burnie passed away on July 4, 2019. Mary was born on April 7, 1934 in Caribou, Maine to the late Samuel and Beatrice Morin. She is survived by her beloved husband, George Grimes, Sr.; her devoted children, Carolyn Sirani, George Grimes, Jr., Ruby Sank and Helen Anderson. She is also survived by three...

Jul 1, 2019

Josephine "Josie"Mary Watts, 77, of Sykesville, formerly a longtime Severn resident completed her life’s journey on July 1, 2019.

Josie was born in Baltimore to the late William and Theresa D’Allesandro she grew up in Baltimore. She married the love of her life Edmond “Ed” C. Watts. Together they raised their two children Theresa and Thomas in...

Jun 30, 2019

Thomas Henry Plath was born on November 10. 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Robert Henry Plath and Joan Elise (nee Alberty) Plath.

He was an avid history buff, his favorite subject being World War II. He greatly enjoyed reading, stand-up comedy, cooking and watching films. But most of all, he loved being a Grandpa to his grandchildren:...

Jun 30, 2019

Gerta J. Gorton, 91, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on June 30, 2019. Mrs. Gorton was born on October 3, 1927 in North Dakota to the late John & Emily Walz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo “Bill” Gorton; her daughter, Nancy Crabtree and her daughter-in-law, Linda Gorton. Gerta is survived by her son, John Gorton;...

Jun 29, 2019

Virginia Gillis Duncan, 86, of Ferndale passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 surrounded by family. Virginia was born to Alex and Bertha Smith in August 1932. She was one of nine children. Her early years were spent in the hills of Kentucky. She moved to Baltimore around the age of 9. At the age of 16 she married...

Jun 28, 2019

Robert William Micciche, 88, of Severn, passed away on June 28, 2019. He was born in Winchester, VA to the late Francis and Alice Micciche. He was a founding member of the Elks Lodge in Severn, and was also a member of the American Legion Post 276. Robert enjoyed gardening, woodworking, watching deer, helping with his daughter’s farm and...

Jun 28, 2019

Jack G. Pierce, Jr. passed from this life on June 28, 2019.

Born in Tennessee on October 4, 1955, he lived his life in Maryland and graduated from Annapolis Sr. High, class of 1973.

He enjoyed building houses for people and made a mid-life career change to occupational safety.

Vegetarian, because he loved...

Jun 26, 2019

Charles Edward Carter, 92, of Ferndale passed away on June 26, 2019 at Harbor Hospital.

Charles was one of seven children born to the late George E. and Gladys V. (Bolgiano) Carter. He grew up in Anne Arundel County and graduated from Glen Burnie High School. After High School he begin a very successful career with the...

Jun 23, 2019

Irene Edwards Callbeck, 92, of Pasadena, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.  She was born on March 23, 1927, in Gilberton, Pennsylvania, to the late Eva and William Edwards.  Irene was the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources.  She dedicated much of her life as a volunteer and leader within the...

Jun 22, 2019

Denise Martin Allen, 82, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, formerly of Anne Arundel County passed away on June 22, 2019 after savoring all life had to offer.

She was one of two daughters born in Oakland, CA to the late Leon and Marie (Lambert) Mears. She moved around many times following her father’s military and economist careers,...

Jun 21, 2019

Ronald “Ron” David Wasmus, 75, of Severna Park passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 21, 2019.

Ron was born in Baltimore to the late Clifton J. and Agnes E. (Conway) Wasmus, he was raised in Ferndale with his four siblings whom he shared a special bond that lasted their entire lives. He attended Glen...

Jun 21, 2019

Robert (Bob) William Edwards, 77, of Glen Burnie passed away on June 21, 2019 surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born July 22, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas. After high school he joined the US Navy, serving as an ETR2 aboard the destroyer USS Mansfield. He graduated from Texas Tech University, earning a degree in Electrical...

Jun 20, 2019

Anna “Marie” Krayzel, 88, of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully on June 20, 2019. Marie was born on February 22, 1931 in Kentucky to the late Robert V. and Nora H. Howard.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta A. Hlahulek and two brothers.  Marie is survived by her beloved husband of 56...

Jun 20, 2019

On June 20, 2019, Leo George Outen, 82, passed away at his home in Glen Burnie.  Leo was born on November 21, 1936, in Baltimore, to the late Naomi and Raymond Outen, Sr.  He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a Radar Operator, and then went on to work as a truck driver.  He was...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Theresa Ibironke Adeponle,69, passed away in Glen Burnie while visiting family. Theresa was a devoted wife who loved and supported her late husband through all circumstances and was deeply faithful to the call of motherhood. Her children meant the world to her and she continued to play a pivotal role in their lives until her death.

Theresa was...

Jun 13, 2019

On June 13, 2019, Mark Andrew Sigmund, 47, of Glen Burnie, passed away at his home. Mark was born on August 10, 1971, in Hof, Germany to the late Anna and Miroslav Sigmund. He graduated from Old Mill High School in 1989.

Mark is survived by his sister, Angela Sigmund; his brother, Victor J. Sigmund; his sister-in-law,...

Jun 12, 2019

Sara Frances Ferrell Shay, 100, of Linthicum passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019, surrounded by her family after a long and exceptional life. She was born into what has become known as the, "World’s Greatest Generation" in 1918, in Bluefield, West Virginia. She was the only child born into the loving home of the late William M. and...