obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

Rosalie Marie (Giannone) Levitas passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of April 1, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Sheldon Levitas, her parents, Giuseppe and Marion Giannone, and her beloved granddaughter, Sara Johns.

Rosalie was a new member of the memory care unit at the Sheridan in Severna Park, getting to know...

Mar 29, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary A. Tarr must announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, March 29, 2025 after having suffered a devastating stroke one week prior.  Mary was 91 and joins her beloved husband, Ford, and sisters Joan and Barbara in paradise. In life, Mary (nee Yesenofski) was a vibrant force to all who...

Mar 29, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Elise G Tilyou of Severna Park, Md passed away peacefully at home.   Born in Glens Falls, New York, to Edna Rose Geiger (d) and Eugene Wilhelm Geiger (d), she was 95 years old.

Elise grew up in Riverdale, Md and attended Hyattsville High School.  She married Benjamin Phillip Tilyou (d) of Hyattsville...

Mar 28, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025

Colleen Joanne Stauffer, of Millersville, passed away on March 26, 2025.

Colleen was born to Maynard and Dorothy Small in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She was raised in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and graduated from New Cumberland High School. Colleen graduated from Shippensburg State College where she met the love of her life, Fred. At Shippensburg she majored in French...

Mar 26, 2025

John Michael Belka passed away, at the age of 91. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Lowell, MA to Michael and Madeline (née Heaton) Belka, but he called Severna Park, Maryland home for over 47 years. Although he is gone, he will live in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his children—son Sean and...

Mar 26, 2025

James (Jim) Foster, Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Cheryl Foster, his daughters Kelly Foster and Lisa Wieler, Grandchildren Jalen, Jaeda and Jace Thompson and Morgan, Macy and Madison Wieler.

Jim was a loving Husband, Father and Uncle, a proud Vietnam Veteran and...

Mar 23, 2025

Ruthie N. Kauffman, affectionately known as "Fuff," embarked on her eternal journey on Sunday, March 23, 2025, while residing at Sunrise Assisted Living, where she was cherished and admired by everyone, staff and residents alike. Her remarkable 101 years were a testament to her unwavering faith and her ability to illuminate countless lives with her radiant smile. Born on...

Mar 23, 2025

Francis John Newnam, beloved husband, father, and wry observer of the world, passed away in Severna Park, Maryland on March 23, 2025, after a brief illness at the age of 92.

Born on September 27, 1932, in Philadelphia to Joseph and Anna Newnam, Fran was the youngest of ten - a garrulous Irish clan who were their...

Mar 23, 2025

Jeffery Charles Claypool passed away from injuries he suffered from a fall at his home near Ocean City, MD on March 23rd, 2025.

Born on July 4th, 1959, in California, he grew up in Severna Park, Maryland, in a home on the Severn River, where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood. He attended the Severn School, served 4...

Mar 22, 2025

James Alton Whitcomb Jr. June 14, 1943 – March 22, 2025 Pasadena, Maryland

James Alton Whitcomb Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on June 14, 1943, in Pasadena, Maryland, and was the loving husband of the late Lillian Whitcomb.

Mar 22, 2025

Carol Anita Coffman, 90 years young, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, 3/22/2025 in Severna Park, MD. She is survived by her children Donna Gaines (Boyd Gaines), Mike Campbell (Laura Campbell), stepson Karl Coffman, stepdaughter Christie Daniels (Shane Daniels), and stepson Courtney Coffman (Catherine Coffman). Carol leaves behind...

Mar 20, 2025

Suzanne Pearson Grigg Keller, 78, passed away on March 20, 2025, the first day of Spring.

She was born on March 8,1947 in Baltimore, MD to Crawford Field Grigg, Jr. and Ann (neé Chapman) Grigg. The granddaughter of Norvell and Anetta Chapman, the founders of the community of Round Bay on the Severn in Severna Park, Suzanne...

Mar 20, 2025

Thelma Lee Lenderman, 89, of Severna Park, passed away on March 20, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1936, in Clymer, PA to Harry and Gladys (neé Hill) Long.

Thelma grew up in Dundalk, MD, and graduated from Sparrows Point High School. She would go on to work for Bethlehem Steel company's Patapsco and Back Rivers...

Mar 17, 2025

David Rolfe Herron, 79, a 24-year resident of Severna Park, passed away on March 17, 2025, at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

He was born on October 28, 1945, in Cleveland, OH, and raised in Niles, MI. He and his family later moved to Royal Oak, MI. David briefly lived in Paris, France, and...

Mar 16, 2025

Barbara Timme Tice 70, of Severna Park MD, passed away suddenly on March 16th. She was a 1973 graduate of Severna Park High School. Barb was an amazing person inside and out, to know her was to love her. She made everyone feel like family. Barb had a heart of gold and took care of everyone. She loved her...

Mar 15, 2025

Queen Rita Jo Harris, 79, of Severna Park, MD, passed away at home on March 15, 2025 following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Lucinda Curtis Hudson and Alton Lyle Hudson, who both preceded her in death.

Rita Jo was welcomed into heaven by her dearly missed...

Mar 14, 2025

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A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1 pm in Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075.

Mar 13, 2025

Ronald Dean Miller entered into eternal life on March 13, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia, with his beloved wife, Jo, by his side.

Ron was born April 16, 1943, at Fort Riley, KS, to Ivan Bernhardt Miller, a custom home builder and woodworker, and Helen Emilie Miller, a bookkeeper. During his father's...

Mar 12, 2025

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