obituaries

Feb 12, 2018

Michelle (Shelly) Jacqueline Norris, 39, of Pasadena, MD, passed away on February 12, 2018.

Shelly was born to Michael Konski and her late mother, Linda Konski, on November 10, 1978. She was raised in Severna Park, MD, where she graduated from Severna Park High School in 1996. After high school, she attended AACC and received her associate's...

Feb 11, 2018

Born on October 15, 1929 in the District of Columbia. Her Mother and Father were Marian Soter Hamilton and Caleb Napoleon Hamilton. She grew up in the D.C. and Bowie area. She worked as a clerk for the federal government for over 10 years. Married Warren H. Higby in 1947. They moved to Belvedere Heights in Arnold in 1953....

Feb 11, 2018

A Memorial service will be held on Thursday February 15, 2018 at 11:00a.m. in the Barranco & Sons,P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home 495 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to:

The Institute for Cancer Care

Dr. David Riseberg

c/o The Mercy Health Foundation...

Feb 10, 2018

VIDEO TRIBUTE - CREATED BY THE FAMILY William ("Bill") McLay passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2018.

Bill was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He was a graduate of Queen Anne High School where he lettered in basketball and baseball.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in both industrial engineering...

Feb 9, 2018

Donald Anthony Ventrudo passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 69. Don was born on July 5, 1948 in Staten Island, NY, son of Giovanna and Gaetano Ventrudo.  He was the beloved husband of Anna Ventrudo for 46 years and the loving Father of Melissa Richards, Donna Guzman and her husband Guery and Michael Ventrudo and...

Feb 9, 2018

James Lil Hinson, 86, a resident of Arnold, passed away on February 9, 2018 after an extended illness. He was born on May 25, 1931 in Rock Hill, SC to Ivy and Sarah Hinson, and raised in Lancaster, SC. He attended Clemson University and The University of Maryland.  He served in the U.S...

Feb 8, 2018

Jack Lee Craven, 75, of Arnold, Maryland, left us after a six-year bout with cancers on February 8, 2018 at his home. Jack was a special person who, even though he was suffering for years, went out of his way to help other people. Everyone who met him was touched by his kindness. He was born October 30, 1943...

Feb 8, 2018

Colette Mesich, of Odenton, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 8, surrounded by her loving family. She was full of adventure, feisty and independent until her last days.

She was born and raised in Chicago to Rudolph and Helen "Gaga" Johnson and attended University of Illinois. After her 1952 marriage to John Mesich the...

Feb 7, 2018

Randolph Tighe Bailey, 58, of Millersville, MD passed away on February 7, 2018 in South Bethany Beach, DE.

He was born on April 6, 1959 in New Castle, PA, a son of Reginald Bailey and Helen Tighe.

He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors of Science in 1981.  He...

Feb 7, 2018

Joseph Clifford Lund, Sr., 77, a resident of Severna Park, passed away on February 7, 2018 at Sunrise Assisted Living.

"Cliff" was born on December 16, 1940 and raised in Baltimore, MD.

He and his wife Mary moved to Reisterstown, MD, where they raised both of their children.  In 2000, Cliff and Mary made Severna...

Feb 7, 2018

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Feb 5, 2018

Edward L. McGowan ("Eddie") was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 7, 1969 to parents, Clyde and Brenda McGowan with whom he maintained a wonderful friendship throughout his life.  He was doted on as the baby of the family, following his older brother, Clyde (Jr.), and sister, Christina.  Eddie was full of adventure from the beginning and a waterman...

Feb 5, 2018

Gina Marie Brightwell, born August 10, 1951, peacefully passed February 5, 2018. Daughter of Amiel and Phyllis Wajbel of Cape St. Claire, she is survived by husband, Rick; sons Jason, Joshua and his wife, Lindsey and daughter Ronan; sister, Sue Staton and her husband Jeff, their children, Erin Stevens and husband Peter; Sean, Lauren, and Logan; brother, Steven Wajbel,...

Feb 4, 2018

Sean Patrick O'Brien, 39, of Ocean City, Maryland, died suddenly on February 4, 2018.

Sean was born in Baltimore on April 5, 1978, and grew up in Severna Park.  A member of Severna Park High School's class of 1996, he later attended Anne Arundel Community College.  A plumber by trade, he currently worked for Ocean View Plumbing....

Feb 4, 2018

Ronald Edward Ladue died unexpectedly at Anne Arundel Medical Center Sunday morning, February 4 th . He was born in Altona, NY on 2/4/36 and raised in Dannemora, NY. After high school graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years. Upon discharge, Ron accepted a position at Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis Center (ECAC) and settled in Annapolis,...

Feb 3, 2018

Stella Dennis Scates, 89, a resident of Severna Park, passed away on February 3, 2018, at her home.

She was born on August 3, 1928, in Washington, D.C., to Floyd and Nancy V. Dennis, nee Freeman.  Stella was raised in Washington, D.C., then married William A. Scates and moved to Temple Hills, MD.

Stella worked...

Feb 1, 2018

Carol Lee Fritz passed away at home on Thursday, February 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Russell Fritz, and daughter, Allison Jimenez. Carol is survived by her daughter, Karen Broughton and her husband, Ned, of Elkridge, Maryland and her son, Wayne Fritz, of Millersville, Maryland. She is also survived by her...

Jan 31, 2018

Dorothy Marie Nagel, 104, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018.

Dorothy was born on December 3, 1913, in Brooklyn Park, Maryland, where she was also raised. She married her beloved husband, James Edward, Sr. on June 10,1933.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her devoted husband, James E. Nagel, Sr. of 40 years; her...

Jan 28, 2018

Melissa Ganley, a resident of Crofton Maryland, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Gilcrest Hospice Center in Columbia, Maryland.  Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, she will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family.

Melissa was born on July 4 th , 1970 in Towson Maryland.  She graduated from the University of...

Jan 28, 2018

Nancy Jo Knox, 77, a resident of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully on January 28, 2018 surrounded by family.

Nancy was born on March 14, 1940 in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Nancy is preceded in death by her husband Elmer C. Knox as well as her parents, two sisters and one brother.

She is...