obituaries

Nov 17, 2016

Margaret Black Graves, age 98, died peacefully on November 17, 2016 at Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crownsville, MD.  Margaret was born July 28, 1918, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Thomas Black and Clara Mae Walsh. She was a graduate of Western High school's class of 1937.

In 1941, Margaret married Bernard Wiley Graves Jr.,...

Nov 16, 2016

Mark Douglas Duncan, 58, died on November 16, 2016.  He was living most recently in Fountain Florida and was the business owner of Simply WiFi. He was born in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania but grew up in Severna Park, Maryland and attended Wroxeter on the Severn School where he was a stand out athlete in football and lacrosse. He helped...

Nov 13, 2016

Matthew McDonald of Millersville, MD passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 13 th at the age of 47.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Gerald and Alberta McDonald of Severna Park, sister Kathleen McDonald and her husband Michael Hughson of York, PA and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Matthew loved his dog, Trick and cat,...

Nov 13, 2016

Christina Moore-Feno, 45, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2016. She was born on October 23, 1971 in Baltimore City, Maryland and was the daughter of Michael K. Moore and Susan (Crilley) Moore. Christina was a vivacious soul and enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. She was known for her ever -present smile, the helping of others, her...

Nov 11, 2016

Mary Alice Wiseman went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 7:36 pm.  Our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend Alice was born March 24, 1924 at Delaware, Ohio.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick A. Wiseman of 60 years her parents and two sisters, Betty (Ruth) Roberts and Jane Rothwell....

Nov 9, 2016

Thomas W. Taylor, son of Arthur Threat Taylor and Mame Ellis Taylor, became an angel at the age of 90 on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 surrounded by his family at Frederick Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 15, 1926, he served two tours in the Army-Air Corps as a tail gunner...

Nov 8, 2016

George C. Hofmeier of Severna Park died peacefully at home after a long, courageous battle with metastatic cancer. He was born in Baltimore to Kate (Nilles) Hofmeier and George Hofmeier. After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, he went on to study engineering at McCoy College.

George worked as the sales manager of bridge products for Bowman Steel...

Nov 8, 2016

Bonnie Joan Meyers, "Joan", of Annapolis, died on November 8, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

She was born in Coco Solo Canal Zone, a U.S. Navy base in Panama, on June 29, 1937. As a child of a Navy Chief Petty Officer, she lived across the country until settling in Annapolis.

Joan...

Nov 8, 2016

Zach is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Elva and David Joyner, his brothers, Zeke Smith and Josh Christina, and sister Michele Smith. Zach adored his nephew Caleb Smith and niece Adalynn Smith. Zach's beloved father Vernon Smith passed away June 15, 1995. Zach especially liked movies and was an expert on the comic book Marvel Universe. Zach deeply...

Nov 5, 2016

Joseph Paul Di Giacomo

Born September 13, 1952 in North Brunswick, New Jersey, Died November 5, 2016, Millersville, Maryland.

Loving father of Joey Di Giacomo (deceased), Kara Lynne Di Giacomo-Labetti and Danica Cherise Di Giacomo.  Beloved Son of Irene Di Giacomo and Joseph Di Giacomo (Joe's hero) , and Stepson of Jeanne Di...

Nov 4, 2016

Melva Hukill Heer, of Gambrills, MD, passed away on November 4 th , 2016. She was born in Louisville, KY in 1923.

Melva earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from the University of Louisville and went on to become a teacher in English for elementary students; Home Economics and Physical Education for Regina High School with...

Nov 4, 2016

William A. Merelman, of Severna Park, MD, passed away on November 4 th , 2016.

William was born on August 20, 1931 to Alfred J. and Bernice E. Merelman (nee Millar) in Washington, D.C. where he was raised. He attended the University of Maryland as well as Temple University and earned a Master's Degree. He entered the...

Nov 3, 2016

Captain Howard E. Shute, MC, USN (retired)

Howard Shute died surrounded by his children in the early afternoon of November 3, 2016 at his home in Severna Park Maryland after a brief illness. He was 86 years old.

Howard was born in Auburn New York on 4 June 1930 to parents David P. Shute and...

Nov 3, 2016

Marjorie Andras Joyce, well loved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away after a long illness at the age of 94 on November 3, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born Marjorie Andras Gelston on January 11, 1922 to Henrietta Andras and George Gelston, she was the second of three children and resided in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. She obtained...

Oct 31, 2016

John Thurman Ruark, 91, a residence of Severna Park for over 60 years, passed away on October 31, 2016 at Kris-Leigh Assisted Living in Severna Park.

John was born to his parents, Thurman and Matilda Ruark on May 25, 1925 in Hoopersville, MD.  Raised in Brooklyn, MD, he was a graduate of City College and later studied...

Oct 30, 2016

Mary Jane Stefany a longtime resident of the Winchester on the Severn community, and recently of Palm Coast, FL and Arnold, MD died suddenly on October 30, 2016. Jane was a greatly loved wife, mother, and grandma.  She was born in Lansford, PA on December 27, 1940 to the late Thomas and Helen Williams.  Jane graduated from Lansford High...

Oct 29, 2016

Anne D. Baker, nee Miller, passed away on October 29, 2016. Beloved wife for 62 years to Charles B. Baker. Born on May 8, 1933 in Baltimore to the late Frederick J. and Catherine A. Miller. Predeceased by her son-in-law Trey Smith. Survived by her children, Kathy (Ken) Smith Totushek, Chuck (Cruz) Baker and Barbara (Steve) Nienhaus. Loving "Mema" to...

Oct 29, 2016

REMEMBERING BILL CORDDRY

William Harris Corddry left this world for the next on October 29, 2016, at age 95. He was profoundly grateful for his long life and good health; his incredibly lucky, happy marriage to Doris Stovold Corddry (d. 2008); and his three siblings, four children, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and many wonderful in-laws, cousins, nephews,...

Oct 29, 2016

Joseph John Hyson of Glen Burnie, MD passed away on October 29, 2016.

He leaves behind so many loved ones, his mother Judy LaBarre, his father Ed Hyson, brothers Marty, Randy, Nicky, and Chris Hyson, as well as, his devoted sister Valerie Goss.

Joseph loved fishing, Ravens, Orioles, but most of all, he dedicated his...

Oct 26, 2016

Devin Garrek King (20) of Pasadena Maryland, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on October 26, 2016. He was born on April 25, 1996 at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD and was currently a student at Anne Arundel Community College with honors and had early acceptance to attend the University of Maryland Baltimore County....