obituaries

Nov 21, 2024

Dolly Leonard, born Dolly Carolyn Burrell, passed away November 22, 2024 after a long illness.

Wife of William "Bill" Leonard for almost 58 years before his passing in 2011, Dolly had been a resident of Severna Park since October 1964. Prior to that she lived in Glen Burnie for several years. She spent her last few years...

Nov 15, 2024

Virginia Lee Becker peacefully passed away on November 15, 2024, she was 95.

She was born April 5, 1929 in Baltimore MD to Henry and Norma Becker. She attended Southern High School. After high school, she worked as secretary for a Baltimore printing company.

Miss Virginia spent most of her life in Federal Hill. She...

Nov 14, 2024

Russell George Snyder, 87, of Odenton, MD, passed away on November 14, 2024. Russ was born September 25, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Russell Charles Snyder and Ruth Alma Bachschmidt Snyder. Russ was the oldest of seven siblings – Robert, Raymond, Richard, Ruth, Dorothy (deceased), and Elizabeth.

Russ graduated from Hatfield High School in 1955...

Nov 13, 2024

Louis Ashley McWilliams, 83, of Severna Park, MD, passed away on November 13, 2024. Born on January 10, 1941 in Baltimore Maryland, he is the son of the late, John L. McWilliams and Margaret E. McWilliams (nee Wilson).

Lou is survived by his beloved wife, Natella McWilliams (nee Gray), his sister, Linda M. Welch, his children: Robert...

Nov 6, 2024

Charles Martin (Marty) Berry, age 85, of Arnold, MD, died November 6, 2024. Born in Washington, D.C., July 15, 1939, he is the son of Wilbur E. and Lena R. Berry, and stepson of Antoinette Berry, all deceased. He is survived by his daughters Amber L. Berry, New York, N.Y. and Dana L. Blitz, Sykesville MD, and two brothers,...

Oct 31, 2024

Lynn Tilley Hapchuk, 80, died peacefully on October 31, 2024 at the Charlestown Senior Living community in Catonsville, MD. She was born on October 28, 1944 in Whittier, CA to William and Jean (nee Cooper) Tilley. She and her parents moved to the Philadelphia, PA suburbs where she attended elementary and high schools. She was a "Big 10" post-secondary...

Oct 31, 2024

Steven William Longcrier, beloved husband of Mona LaCovey Longcrier, passed away peacefully in his home on October 31, 2024. Born on September 17, 1948, to the late Robert Longcrier and Dorothy Rose. He married his wife, Mona, in August of 1999 and recently celebrated a 25-year anniversary on September 1 of 2024.

Steve was a cherished husband...

Oct 31, 2024

The world became a little bit darker when we lost Carrie Sullivan Emery (Vain) suddenly on October 31st. Carrie touched more lives than imaginable. She was a mom to all kids, a friend to everyone and truly the backbone of our family. We will forever miss her selfless love and the extraordinary light she brought to this world.

Oct 26, 2024

Ray Aiken Robertson Sr., aged 92, a beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on January 23, 1932, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Ingram and Alice Robertson, he lived a life rich in love, kindness, and dedication to his family and community.

Ray was...

Oct 26, 2024

Judith Ann Rawlinson, 86, passed away on October 26, 2024.

She was born on March 28, 1938 to Russell Franklin Watts and Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Phillips) Watts in Baltimore, MD. Judith grew up in South Baltimore and graduated from Southern High School in 1957. She married the love of her life, Edward F. Rawlinson, Sr. on June...

Oct 25, 2024

Baltimore, MD Maria Antonieta Duque, 96, the widow of Elviro Fernandes Duque, whom she was married to for 55 years, died October 25, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD.

Maria was born December 29, 1927 in Lisbon, Portugal a daughter of the late Henrique Francisco de Sousa and Maria Joaquina de Silva....

Oct 21, 2024

Donald Carl Trice died at Chart Senior Living in Annapolis after a prolonged illness on October 21, 2024 at the age of 88..

Donald is survived by his children and their spouses Richard and Tammie Trice of Fayetteville, North Carolina, James and Jane Trice of Corning, New York, and Carrie Joneckis of Severna Park; his grand-children Christine...

Oct 20, 2024

Family and friends are invited for a memorial visitation on Tuesday October 29, 2024 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care,P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146. A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at 11:00am at the St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 689 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park,...

Oct 20, 2024

James Colombo Sr, beloved husband of Christine Colombo, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 with his family. James was born in Milton, New York – the son of Eugene and Annie Colombo. He married his wife Christine on May 11, 1963, and recently celebrated over 61 years together. Jim and Christine lived most of their married life in...

Oct 16, 2024

Ronald (Ronnie) Wayne Ashburn of Delmar, Delaware, formerly of Brooklyn Park, Maryland, passed into eternity on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home with his wife, Patricia Ann Ashburn, née Smelter, and beloved Labrador Retriever, Penny Lane, by his side.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother, Bruce J. Ashburn and wife, JoAnn, and...

Oct 14, 2024

Cassius Ronald Morse, 80, passed away peacefully in his home in Severna Park, MD on October 14, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1944 in Stitzer, WI to Cassius and Anne (nee Burroughs) Morse.

Ron was raised in Stitzer, WI and graduated from Fennimore High School in 1962. He then joined the Air Force and was...

Oct 14, 2024

Sallie Nelson (May 7, 1932 - October 14, 2024)

Sallie Nelson, a cherished member of the Severna Park, Maryland community, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 92.Born on May 7, 1932, Sallie leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a lifetime of memories.

A devoted mother of five children, Sallie's...

Oct 14, 2024

Olive Patricia Baillargeon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 14, 2024. She was 94 years old.

Olive was born July 8, 1930, to John Raymond Bahlman and Catherine Mary Bahlman (neé Fischer). She was raised in Baltimore, MD, and attended grade school at St. Rose of Lima School and Church, where she...

Oct 13, 2024

Carolyn Richards Decker, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Severna Park, Maryland. She was born on June 15, 1936, in Belknap, Illinois.  She was predeceased by her father Bill Richards of Port Orange Florida and her mother Thelma Richards of Metropolis Illinois. Carolyn devoted her life to her family and her nursing profession, leaving a lasting impact...

Oct 13, 2024

Carole Anne Madden, age 87, passed away peacefully and gracefully on October 13, 2024, due to her struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born February 22, 1937, to Andrew and Anna Kiss in Philadelphia, PA. She spent her early years in Roslyn, PA where she was married to her first husband, Herbert Jansen, in 1955, and had four children,...