obituaries

Sep 22, 2017

Michael Burke Taylor, Sr., 67, a resident of Binghamton, NY passed away on September 22, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

He was born on November 11, 1949 in Washington DC, where he was raised, and attended St. Francis de Sales School, Montgomery Blair High School and Montgomery Community College.  He previously lived in Silver...

Sep 21, 2017

Ann Walter, 84, a resident of Severna Park for over 45 years, passed away on September 21, 2017.

She was born on November 17, 1932 in West Virginia, where she was raised and attended Marshall University graduating with a Bachelor's degree. Following her education she became a first grade teacher.

Ann enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking,...

Sep 21, 2017

Catherine Ellen Poindexter, 24, of Severna Park died of HLH on September 21, 2017

Catherine was born September 14, 1993 in Jacksonville, NC, the daughter of Mary Claire (McKenna) and Scott Poindexter, LtCol USMC (ret).  She enjoyed many family moves with the Marine Corps, sparking an interest in travel and adventure.

A 2011 graduate from...

Sep 21, 2017

Nancy Lee Berlett lived an active vibrant life until a stroke in 2011.  She moved to an assisted living community at Brightview in Severna Park.  On September 21, 2017 she suffered a massive heart attack at the age of 85.  She was born in Baltimore on May 27, 1932 to Edith and Joseph Costello.  Her father was a Captain...

Sep 17, 2017

Walter J. Ward Jr., of Millersville, died peacefully on September 17 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Walter was born August 7, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to Mary Ambrose and Walter Ward Sr.

Walter worked for nearly 50 years in the construction sales field. During that time, he regularly received accolades and recognition for his accomplishments....

Sep 15, 2017

Natalie Bates Grace of Severna Park, MD the past 55 years, passed away on Sept. 15, 2017. She is survived by her sisters Barbara Guinee of Annapolis and Helen "Holly" Dodge of Washington, D.C., her children Barbara (Skinner) Grace of Fulton, NY, Richard Grace, Jr. of Fairfax Station, VA., Steven Grace of Stevensville, MD. and her three...

Sep 15, 2017

Eva Roesler died on September 15, 2017 in Vienna Austria after a long illness. Eva was the only child of Franz and Eva Kurzweil.  She was the wife of Charles Thomas Roesler, formerly of Arnold Maryland.  Eva and Tom were married in Glen Burnie in 1993.  They made their home in Vienna, Austria.

Eva was preceded in...

Sep 15, 2017

Harry N. Hayes, Jr

Staff Sergeant, US Army, Retired 4 March 1947 - 15 September 2017

Harry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia, his eldest sister NJ, his sons Michael, Christopher and James and his nieces and nephews Cindy, William, Daniel, Jennifer, John, Robert and Laura as well as several generations of...

Sep 13, 2017

Nancy Parks Spicer, a long time resident of Arnold, Maryland, passed away on September 13, 2017, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Parks III and Nannie Wilkinson Parks; her husband of 61 years Charles V. Spicer Jr. (USNRET); infant daughter Sally Ann; a brother William H. Parks IV; and a...

Sep 13, 2017

Sara Ely Titus, 88, a longtime resident of Pasadena, MD died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2017. She was born on December 14, 1928 in Rogersville, PA, and was the daughter of Raymond and Anna Ely.

Mrs. Titus was a retired teacher, spending 40 years in Anne Arundel County, teaching at Jacobsville, Arnold, Lake...

Sep 12, 2017

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Sep 8, 2017

John A. Spencer, 70, of Severna Park, MD died September 8, 2017 at Hospice of the Chesapeake after a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer.  He was born on October 22, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to Roger M. and Vera K. Spencer, both deceased.  He received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Administration from The Ohio State University.  He...

Sep 8, 2017

Pamela Dyer Sellars, 73, a resident of Jupiter, Florida, passed away on September 8, 2017 at her second home in Arnold.

She was born on December 1, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from North Hills High School and Robert Morris Junior College in Pittsburgh, PA. She previously resided in the...

Sep 4, 2017

Margaret (Sis) Rundle departed this world for heaven on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the age of 97.  Her devotion to family and firm belief in God supported her through her life.

She was born May 18, 1920 in Washington D. C. and spent most of her life in the Washington D.C. and surrounding Maryland area. She...

Aug 31, 2017

John Robert Hertel, "Crash", passed away Aug 31, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Severna Park, MD.  He was 85.  A retired Navy Commander, naval aviator, and commercial airline pilot, he was born in Ridley Park, PA, near Philadelphia, on December 28, 1931.  He was the son of Marie Ruth Ganss Hertel and Paul Rudolph Hertel, and was raised...

Aug 31, 2017

Joseph "Butch" Binder, age 76, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home.   He was born on September 25 th , 1940 in the Bronx, NY to Joseph and Veronica Binder.   Joe was a family member to 129 separate families, serving as a doorman at an apartment in Manhattan for 25 years.  Joe was a...

Aug 30, 2017

On August 30, 2017, Ronald L. Ward Jr, 96, passed peacefully with his family by his side. He was the loving husband for 62 years of the late Jean B. Ward, father to Ronald L. Ward III and his wife, Susie Ward, and to Susan B. Ward and her husband, Frank Cullen, and grandfather to Matthew Ward and Kyle...

Aug 28, 2017

Gertrude Colwell Weaver, 87, a resident of Severna Park, passed away on August 28, 2017 at her home.

Trudy was born in Widnoon, PA on September 19, 1929, the only daughter of David and Mary Colwell. She graduated from Kittanning High School in 1947. Over her many years of employment she worked as a bookkeeper for Clement...

Aug 27, 2017

Brian Keith O'Neal, 55, a resident of Severna Park, passed away on August 27, 2017, at his residence in Severna Park.

He was born on August 24, 1962 in New Jersey and has resided in Severna Park for over 20 years.

Brian worked for Medline Industries as a Medical Sales Representative.

He loved...

Aug 26, 2017

Dawson B. Bechtold

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 Dawson Bechtold passed away peacefully. She was the beloved wife of Donald Bechtold for 67 years and loving mother of Barbara Krajnik, Jean Pallett and Don, Jr. Dawson was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Dawson served the community as a teacher for more than...