Obituaries

Jun 12, 2019

On June 12, 2019, Daniel Conrad Dressel, of Glen Burnie; beloved husband of Sharlote; loving son of Dave and Linda Dressel and Tish Slaughter; dear son-in-law of Charlotte and Buddy Locklear; caring brother of Roxana Dressel; beloved grandson of Elwood Curcio; and loving brother-in-law of Sallie Cornell and her husband, Jeffrey.  He is also survived...

Jun 9, 2019

Kreszenz Griffith, 89, of Glen Burnie, passed away at her daughter’s home on June 9, 2019. She was born in Mooseurach, Germany to the late Nikolaus and Anna Pessl. She enjoyed gardening and knitting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James D. Griffith.

She is survived by...

Jun 9, 2019

Joan Ann Grant Coughlin, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 9th.   Prior to moving to Maryland in 2001, she had been a life-long resident of Syracuse, New York.

She was born on February 23rd, 1934, the only child of Robert Andrew Grant and Eleanora Prell Grant.   She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jun 8, 2019

Michael “Trike” Terry, 66, of Glen Burnie passed away on June 8, 2019. Trike was born in Brooklyn Park to the late Alexander W., Jr. and Frieda H. (Merson) Terry. He graduated from Lansdowne High School in 1970. He married the love of his life Vicki Lynn Petty who he met on a blind date on April 5, 1975....

Jun 8, 2019

On June 8, 2019, Joy Melanie Backert, 58, of Glen Burnie, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joy was born in Annapolis, on September 20, 1960, to Howard Rupp and the late Mary Rupp. She graduated from Queen Anne's High School and went on to work as the parts manager at Ramsey Pontiac. Joy...

Jun 7, 2019

Elmer “Bones” Lewis Upton, 94, of Port St. Lucie, FL formerly of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019 at his residence with his family.

Elmer a proud member of the, “World’s Greatest Generation” was born in Glen Burnie to the late Reuben W. and Martha (Duberke) Upton. He served his country faithfully and honorably...

Jun 3, 2019

Christina “Tina” Louise Bender Nazarian, 44, of Ferndale passed away on June 3, 2019.

Tina was born at the Roosevelt Naval Hospital in Puerto Rico to Don and Bonnie (Ettinger) Bender, while they were stationed there with the U.S. Navy. She grew up in Ferndale and graduated from the Baltimore School of the Arts, where she gained...

Jun 2, 2019

Amy Sue Pulliam, 28, of Severna Park passed away on June 2, 2019. Amy was born on April 14, 1991 in Baltimore. She is survived by her mother, Connie Pulliam and her husband, Ken Nyczaj; her father, Jerry Pulliam and his fiance’, M. Kelly Cook; her children, Noah and Cheyenne; her fiancé, John McDevitt; her sister, Julie Sluder and...

Jun 2, 2019

David Carl Christensen, 78, of Milford, Delaware passed away on June 2, 2019. David was born on December 27, 1940 in Merrill, Wisconsin. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force and later from NSA. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion. David enjoyed going to the casinos and to Las Vegas,...

Jun 1, 2019

On June 1, 2019, Gloria Norma Ross, 82, of Glen Burnie, passed away at North Arundel Health And Rehabilitation. Gloria was born in Baltimore, on January 21, 1937, to the late Julia and Henry Schaefer. She worked as a secretary for North Glen Elementary School and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, watching classic movies, and cheering on the Orioles. Gloria...

May 30, 2019

Muriel Aaron, 94, of Ferndale passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Westminster on May 30, 2019. Muriel was born in Baltimore to the late Leo J. and Anna I.(Krill) Riesett she was the 4th of 9 children. She shared a special bond with her siblings throughout life. She married the late Louis Aaron in...

May 30, 2019

On May 30, 2019 Daniel Hunter Howard, 32, son of Wayne Howard and Doris Hunter passed away surrounded by his family. His death leaves a missing link in a large family consisting of his beloved children, parents, fiancé, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. Please visit back for detailed life story.

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May 28, 2019

Barbara Lee Broyles, 76, of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Clifford Broyles. She is survived by her two loving children, Mary Boswell and her husband, Scott; and Sarah Powell and her husband, Mark. She is also survived by her brother, Melvin Howard, Jr....

May 25, 2019

On May 25, 2019, James GARY Middlebrooks, 62, passed away doing what he loved best, working on a computer for a friend. Gary was born on December 26, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Janet and Harry Middlebrooks. He owned and operated his own computer business, A Computer Connection, and was a member of the Republican State Central...

May 22, 2019

On May 22, 2019, Nancy Wisor LaPorta, 84, of Linthicum, passed away at her home. Nancy was born on December 15, 1934, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Margaret and Albert Wisor. She was a Secretary in the Guidance Office at Richland Junior High in Johnstown, and after moving to Linthicum, she worked as a Secretary at Johns Hopkins...

May 22, 2019

Leona Laverne Peluso, 75, of Ferndale passed away surrounded by her family on May 22, 2019. Leona was born in Baltimore to the late William L. and Leona E. (Watkins) Schwartz. She grew up in a loving family she was one of three children raised in Baltimore and Pasadena. Her siblings remained close throughout their entire lives. She shared...

May 20, 2019

Lawrence Stanley Zalewski, 88, of Glen Burnie passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on May 20, 2019.

Lawrence was born in Fells Point to the late Frank and Mary (Cebula) Zalewski. He grew up in Fells Point and graduated from Patterson Park High School. He served his country faithfully and honorably during the Korean...

May 19, 2019

Alexandra Celey, known to friends as "Allie," passed away on May 19, 2019, at the age of 30 years.

Allie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Elizabeth Celey; her mother and stepfather Kristina and Earl Jenkins; her father and stepmother Glenn and Helen Celey; her maternal grandparents Alvin and Bernetta Crislip; her paternal grandparents Richard and...

May 19, 2019

Peacefully on May 19, 2019, Joseph Francis Geppi was greeted by Jesus with open arms. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Geppi, Leoba Reimers (Gary), JoAnna King (Perry) and Teresa Kohlway (Dave Keyser); his grandchildren, Zachary King and Christopher Kohlway; his siblings, Rose Rice, John, Philip, Charles and Robert Geppi. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife,...

May 19, 2019

Michael Francis Lind, 70, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2019.  He was born on October 30, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William and Virginia Lind.  Mike is survived by his ever faithful and loving wife, Linda K. Boles Lind.  He was preceded in death by his brother,...