obituaries

Jul 14, 2017

Cheryl Scott Venizelos, 68, passed at her home on July 14, 2017. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Roger and Doris Ringrose on February 15, 1949. Cheryl was known throughout Anne Arundel County from her years of bartending at the Wooden Nickel (Pasadena), Severna Park Inn and the Szechuan Inn (Severna Park).  She retired from her position as...

Jul 13, 2017

Donald Matthew Durr, 80, a resident of Bel Air, passed away on July 13, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on September 2, 1936 in Woodstown, NJ, where he was raised, and attended Woodstown Elementary in NJ; Woodstown High School in NJ; Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA; and University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.  He previously...

Jul 12, 2017

Gregory J. Swiatowski, 57, a long-time resident of Severna Park, passed away peacefully at home on July 12,   2017.

Greg was born on March 8, 1960 in Baltimore and adopted on May 25, 1960 by Vincent and Ann Swiatowski-Kolscher.

He loved the Ravens, Orioles, his cats, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Jul 11, 2017

Sonja J MacLean, 74, passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2017 surrounded by her family.  Sonja was known for her generous spirit, love of family and friends, welcoming arms, strong will and her steadfast conservative political views. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on December 26, 1942 to the late Rex and Pauline Miller. She attended Normal...

Jul 11, 2017

Grover Benjamin Pumphrey, 62, a resident of Annapolis, passed away on July 11, 2017 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

He was born on November 25, 1954 in Annapolis, Maryland, where he was raised, and graduated from Annapolis High School and University of Maryland with a degree in Zoology.

Grover was employed with...

Jul 9, 2017

Darrell Lee "DG" Jett Sr. of Gambrills, Maryland died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena Maryland.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Marie Jett, and three children Jennifer Cavin of Crofton, Maryland, Kimberly Jett of Los Angeles, California and Darrell "Chip" Jett Jr. of Concord, North Carolina. He...

Jul 7, 2017

George Russell Syms, 86, a resident of Severna Park passed away on July 7, 2017, surrounded by his family, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie.

He was born on January 26, 1931 in Charleston, WV and was raised in South Charleston, WV. He graduated from South Charleston High School in 1949 and graduated from Marshall...

Jul 3, 2017

Mary Isobel Post (Marissa), 66, of Severna Park, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 3, 2017. Marissa was known for her generous spirit, contagious laugh, love of family and friends and her steadfast loyalty for the Giants and the Yankees. She adored singing and never missed calling on the birthdays of family and friends and...

Jul 3, 2017

Ashley Dawn Hoke, 28, a resident of Baltimore, passed away on July 3, 2017.

She was born April 26, 1989 in Florida and was raised in Anne Arundel County. She attended Cape Elementary, Windsor Farm Elementary, Severn River Middle, and Broadneck High School.

Ashley was a member of the Girl Scouts and she enjoyed drawing...

Jul 2, 2017

Emilio A. Partida, 89, a long-time resident of Arnold, passed away on July 2, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born May 22, 1928 in Chino, California to the late Jesse and David Partida, he was the youngest of five children. He attended the University of LaVerne graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.  He served...

Jul 2, 2017

Patricia M. Hook

(October 21, 1932 – July 2, 2017)

Patricia Maureen Hook, 84, a long-time resident of Severna Park, passed away on July 2, 2017 at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born October 21, 1932 in DC to the late Albert and Gladys Wise, she was an only child, raised in Arlington,...

Jul 1, 2017

USCG Captain (ret) Robert (Bob) Graves Cozzolino passed on Saturday July 1st, 2017 at the age of 76.

Bob is survived by the love of his life of 48 years Barbara, his loving son John and daughter-in-law Lisa, brothers Gerard (Rosemary) and Peter (Aila), his many nieces and nephews, cousin Mike, the whole Bradley "clan", his best...

Jun 30, 2017

Mathilde "Tillie" Kalinich (nee Rouchard), 88, passed away peacefully on June 30. She is survived by her daughters Stephanie Kalinich and Maribeth Kalinich, and beloved companion schnauzer, Lily, all of Arnold, MD.

She was preceded in death by a third daughter, Leslie Kalinich, and her beloved sister, Anne Marie Kidd, and brother, Louis Rouchard.

Tillie...

Jun 28, 2017

When you are asked by your best friend and wife of over 44 years to help write her obituary the first thing you do is tear up then deny to her that it is needed then realize this tough-as-nails mother of two remarkable daughters and Nanny to 6 even more remarkable grandchildren wouldn't ask you if she didn't think...

Jun 24, 2017

Charles Wesley Boyer, 92, of Millersville, passed away on June 24, 2017.  He was born on November 26, 1924 in Severn, MD to John and Naomi Boyer.  He enjoyed traveling, gardening and the Orioles.

Mr. Boyer is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan; his daughter, Beth Kellermeyer (Bruce); his sister, Ruth Ladd; his grandchildren, Daniel...

Jun 24, 2017

Henry Haefner, a baker and avid pigeon racer, passed away at BWMC on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was 85 years old.

Henry was born in Baltimore and was raised on Oliver Street where his family owned a bakery. This background and his creativity and persistence led to a long, successful career in baking starting at Virginia...

Jun 23, 2017

Donald Rozansky, 86, passed away on June 23, 2017. He is survived by 4 children, JoAnn Merritt-Green (Michael), Steven Rozansky (Stephanie), Scott Rozansky Snow (Kimberly), and Sheri Rozansky (Rick); 14 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. A Graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 11am in King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA...

Jun 23, 2017

Patricia Jean Peterson "Ruffner" of Severna Park passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 23.  Born in 1931 in Brockway, PA, she lent her beautiful singing voice to the high school chorus and church choir. She and her husband "Pete" moved to Severna Park in 1960 and became very active in the Pasadena Methodist church, doing volunteer...

Jun 23, 2017

Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Evans, a longtime resident of Severna Park, MD, died Friday, June 23rd, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

Born in 1922 and raised in Baltimore, MD, Dorothy was first married to Clarence Preston and later to Calvin Evans.  She was employed by the Millersville Post Office, Westinghouse, Chesapeake Instruments, and Anne Arundel County Water and...

Jun 22, 2017

Early on June 22, 2017 Martha Lake Parker Wigglesworth left us to be with the Lord. She was the daughter of the late Mary Blocker Strother Parker and Milton Parker II of Beaufort, South Carolina. Growing up in this beautiful small southern town in the low country was the background of the many stories that she loved to tell....