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Mary M. Nicholson

Mary M. Nicholson

Oct 11, 2024

Mary Martha Nicholson, 86, passed away on October 11, 2024 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena. She was born on July 23, 1938 in Wilkins, WV to Arden and Mary Johnson (nee Childress), and was raised in Baltimore, MD and previously lived in Glen Burnie. Mary graduated from Southern High School in Baltimore. She married Arvil "Reds"...

Gloria Ellen Andrews

Gloria Ellen Andrews

Oct 11, 2024

Gloria Andrews (née Korn) of Leesburg, Virginia, has been called home to her Heavenly Father after her recent battle with Alzheimer's Disease on October 11, 2024.

Gloria was born in Union City, New Jersey, on May 5th,1930. The second child of Murray & Margaret Korn (née Beenatz), it was here she lived with her parents and her...

Terry W. Kim

Terry W. Kim

Oct 10, 2024

Terry Won Hi Kim, 97, of Severna Park, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 10, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1927, in the south of Korea to Kyung-Sin Cho and Il-Sung Kang. Terry grew up in Korea and went to school in Shanghai China.

In 1947 she married Ret. Colonel Youn P. Kim...

Shirley Ann Niederstadt

Shirley Ann Niederstadt

Oct 8, 2024

Shirley Ann Niederstadt passed away on October 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 8, 1940 to Robert Clayton Milne and Marian Elizabeth (neé Roethlisberger) Milne in Saginaw, Michigan. Shirley grew up in Saginaw and graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She married the love of her life, Ret....

Robert L. Tucker

Robert L. Tucker

Oct 4, 2024

Born on September 18th, 1950, Robert L. Tucker passed away October 4th, 2024, shortly after his 74th birthday and 51st wedding anniversary.

Bob, affectionately known as Bobby to his family, or The Viking to some of his colleagues, dedicated the first half of his life to serving as a police officer with the Anne Arundel County Police...

Thomas Towers

Thomas Towers

Sep 26, 2024

Thomas Alan Towers, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2024.  A long-time resident of Arnold, MD, Tom was born in Ridgely, MD to Lester and Hazel Adams Towers.  He graduated from Caroline High School in 1957.  He received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, but due to an injury, he attended and...

Thomas B. Howell

Thomas B. Howell

Sep 24, 2024

THOMAS BLAISE HOWELL

Thomas Blaise Howell, 68, a resident of Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Tom was a hugely successful businessman, generous philanthropist, active member of his community, and a guy to whom friends in need could always turn. Tom loved and lived his life to its fullest extent.

Tom was...

Jennifer Zajicek Lord

Jennifer Zajicek Lord

Sep 24, 2024

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Thomas E. Stancavage Sr.

Thomas E. Stancavage Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Eugene Stancavage Sr. of Severn, Maryland passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, after recently celebrating his 90th birthday and 65th wedding anniversary. Tom was born on September 15, 1934, in Avoca, Pennsylvania as the youngest child of nine to Michael Stankiewicz and Sophie Jacubowski Stankiewicz, both from Poland. He served in the U.S. Army from July...

Larry Gesner

Larry Gesner

Sep 17, 2024

With great sadness and endless amazing memories, the family of Larry Gesner of Severna Park, MD announces his passing on September 17, 2024.

Born in New York on July 9, 1958 to Susan Gesner Danziger and Barry Gesner, Larry was an incredible father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and a talented attorney known for his sharp wit...

Col. George W. Ryan, Jr., Usaf Ret

Col. George W. Ryan, Jr., Usaf Ret

Sep 12, 2024

George William Ryan, Jr., 65, of Arnold, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 12, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1958 in Medford, MA. George grew up living in Burlington, MA and would later live in Colorado, Montana, Washington DC, Greece, Texas, Ohio, and Indiana.

George graduated from the Unites States...

Samuel E. Higgens

Samuel E. Higgens

Sep 11, 2024

Samuel (Sam) Eugene Higgens, 95, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. Born in Baltimore, MD on December 15, 1928, Sam is preceded in death by his father and mother, Russell Higgens and N. Elizabeth Higgens and his beloved wife of 46 years, M. Patricia Higgens.

Sam enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in October of...

William E. Smith, Jr.

William E. Smith, Jr.

Sep 9, 2024

Survived by his daughter Terri Gable (husband Danny Gable) 3 grand daughters, 4 step grand daughters 1 great grandson.

Also survived by his partner of 15 years, Lynn Mander, her children Keith and Dawn (husband Rex) and 2 dachshunds.

Bill was battling a mysterious illness that the doctors could not diagnose that increasingly got worse....

James M. Larkins

James M. Larkins

Sep 8, 2024

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Services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Mary Kavanagh

Mary Kavanagh

Sep 5, 2024

On September 5, 2024, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Kavanagh, 89, passed peacefully at a home in Severna Park, MD.

She was predeceased by her father and mother, Andrew John "Sarge" Makar and Mary Bertha Zebron, as well as brothers, Daniel Makar, Andy Makar, Raymond Makar, Louis Makar, and Joseph Makar. She is survived by her dear sister Shirley...

Thomas E. Pollard

Thomas E. Pollard

Sep 4, 2024

Thomas Pollard, a cherished brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Millersville, MD on September 4, 2024, after a long and admirable battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was predeceased by his father and mother, Clarence Everett Pollard and Helen Maria Pollard. He is survived by his partner, Maggie Caldwell of Millsboro, DE; his...

Lydia J. Crooks

Lydia J. Crooks

Sep 4, 2024

Lydia Jo Crooks (née Cotriss), born in Cuba, New York on August 19th, 1954, died at her home in Arnold, MD of natural causes the morning of September 4th, 2024 at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband, Mark Crooks; her three children James Matthew, John Michael, and Alexandra Jane; her granddaughter Emine Jane; her siblings...

Florence Averella

Florence Averella

Sep 3, 2024

Florence Averella (née Aust), 85, a resident of Arnold, Maryland unexpectedly passed away September 3, 2024.  Known affectionally as: Flo, Floss, Nanny or Nanny Flo to many. Florence was born on September 25, 1938 to the late William Aust and Florence Aust (née Finkbeiner).  She was educated in the Willow Grove Public School System in Willow Grove, PA.  Florence...

William F. Reynolds

William F. Reynolds

Sep 2, 2024

William F. Reynolds was born October 1, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Francis and Minnie Reynolds.

Bill graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1962 and then enrolled in Towson State Teachers College. His studies earned him a degree in Mathematics.  He also served as an U.S. Marine Reservist from 1962-68. Bill married Katherine O'Connor on...

Thomas D. Scardina

Thomas D. Scardina

Sep 1, 2024

Thomas D. Scardina, 83, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 5, 1940. He passed away peacefully at his Arnold, MD home on September 1, 2024. Upon his journey to heaven, he was surrounded by the loving hands and comforting presence of his wife, daughter, grandkids and other close family relatives.

Also known as, "Tom, Tommy, Pop-Pop...

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