obituaries

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....

Oct 26, 2016

Arlene Kathryn Hall, of Severna Park, MD. died Wednesday, October 26 th , 2016 after a battle with Glioblastoma.  She was 76.

Born in February 1940, to Hermann and Alvina Haug in Brooklyn, NY, she graduated 9 th in her class from Grover Cleveland High School, Ridgeway, NY in 1957 and earned her Certificate of Nursing from...

Oct 26, 2016

Born July 16, 1945 in Baltimore City, Maryland, Harry Joseph Torrence, Jr. lived a rich full life and was taken from us far too soon. A proud sailor, father and grandfather, loving husband, kind and gentle soul, a friend to many, he will be missed but never forgotten. In his youth, Henry attended Merganthaler Vocational High School, later earning his...

Oct 24, 2016

Thomas L. Shea, Sr., 88, a 50 year resident of Arnold, passed away on October 24, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

He was born on January 26, 1928 in Mansfield, MA, where he was raised and received his Bachelor of Science degree at Bridgeport University.

Thomas taught and coached for 35 years...

Oct 22, 2016

Arden Lorimer Quesinberry died peacefully at his home in Severna Park, MD on Saturday, October 22, 2016 after a long illness.

Arden was born to Martha Ethel Branscome and Tyler C. Quesinberry in Meadows of Dan, Virginia.  He was raised there and met his wife and the love of his life, Golda, when they were young children.  ...

Oct 20, 2016

Hilda V. Hawkins, of Crofton and formerly of Severna Park, passed on October 20, 2016.

Mrs. Hawkins, affectionately known as "Sue" to all who knew her was a resident at Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center for several years preceding her death.  Born in Mooresville, NC, she moved to Maryland in the early 1940's and resided in Severna...

Oct 20, 2016

MARGARET CORL

20 October 2016, age 93.  Married to the late Glenn A. Corl and survived by son Jerry Corl and daughter Linda Roze, two grandsons Curtis and Clinton Roze, five great grand children and one great great granddaughter.  Memorial service at Faith United Methodist Church, 905 Duvall Hwy, Pasadena, MD at 11 AM, 28 October 2016...

Oct 20, 2016

James Leonard (Sugar) Cain, III, passed from this world at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, Maryland on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born on June 11, 1931 in Pompey Smash; known today as Vale Summit, a village just south of Frostburg, Maryland, to Helen (Rooney) Cain and J. Leonard Cain, Jr. Jim graduated from LaSalle High School,...

Oct 17, 2016

Patricia Aronowitz, 88, current resident of Surfside, Florida died peacefully with her family by her side on October 17 in Severna Park, Maryland.

Pat was a registered nurse who had previously worked with veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Montrose, New York until her retirement in 1992.

She...

Oct 17, 2016

John C. Lehmann, 70, of Severna Park passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 17th due to complications from pancreatic cancer. John was born in Baltimore City on February 2nd 1946 to Mary and Charles Lehmann. He was the oldest of 5 siblings, Lawrence (Larry), Charles (Chuck), Rosemary (Rose) and William (Bill). John graduated from Poly...

Oct 16, 2016

Sharon Lynn Folts, 54, of Severna Park.  She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jeffrey Folts; her children, Matthew Folts, Lily Folts and Laura Folts; her mother, Jeanette Winegard; her brother, Robert Winegard; and her sister-in-law, Silvia Winegard.  She was preceded in death by her father, Whitney "Lou" Winegard. Family and friends may visit on Friday, October...

Oct 16, 2016

Dennis Charles McMonigle, 60, of Arnold, passed away at Washington Medical Center on October 16, 2016.

Dennis was born to his parents, Charles and Shirley McMonigle on March 4, 1956 in Baltimore, MD.  He was raised in Severn, MD and was a graduate of Arundel High School.  He attended Anne Arundel Community College and University...