obituaries

Apr 2, 2013

Anna Louise Bertha, 87, a longtime resident of Arnold, died on April 2, 2013 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. Anna was born in Baltimore on May 15, 1925 and raised in Locust Point. She later married Stephen Bertha and moved to the home they built in Arnold. Anna was employed in the soap plant at Proctor...

Apr 2, 2013

Michael George McAusland, 78, born in New York City, died on April 2, 2013. Mike was a loving family man and devoted friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret "Peg"; children Lora Stephan (Colin), Mary Nugent (Noval), Heather McAusland and Scott McAusland (Libby Nichols); grandsons Gabriel and Lucas (Scott) and granddaughter Corinna (Lora); sister-in-law...

Apr 2, 2013

Milton James Mekins, Sr. "Jim" of Pasadena, died on April 2, 2013 in his home. Jim was born in Baltimore, but has lived in Anne Arundel County since 1950. Jim retired as a regional engineer for Mass Transit Administration. He also worked in administration and as a truck driver. Jim was a veteran of the US Airforce. He was a...

Apr 1, 2013

On April 1, 2013, Edith M. Luther lost her battle with Parkinson's disease. She was the beloved wife of Ralph A. Luther, devoted mother to Brenda J. Luther, Mark A. Luther and Karen E. Austin. Loving Grandmother of Asahi E. Eveleth, Derek A. Luther, Bryan R. Luther and Sam H. Luther and cherished Great-Grandmother of Kamryn E. Grandstaff. Edith was...

Mar 31, 2013

Matthew John Stanley, 19, of Millersville, died March 31. He was born April 2, 1993 in Silver Spring. He was raised in Shipley's Choice and graduated Severna Park High School in 2011.

He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lisa; sister, Melissa; grandparents John and Janet Simms, Arthur and Eva Stanley; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and many dear...

Mar 31, 2013

Donald G LeCompte of Severna Park passed peacefully on March 31, 2013. Born October 7, 1926 to Lillian and Leonard LeCompte, he grew up on the Magothy River with his 3 brothers Edward, Walter and Gordon, all of whom have predeceased him. Immediately upon graduating from Annapolis High School he entered the Navy where he proudly served his country for...

Mar 28, 2013

Mary Ellen Taylor of Severna Park died March 28, 2013, shortly after her birth, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. She is survived by her parents, Malcolm and Wynn Taylor of Severna Park; grandparents, Franklin R. Taylor and Barbara H. Taylor of Millersville; grandparents, Angelito Sarabia and Angeles Sarabia of Cebu, Philippines; and great grandmother, Asuncion Sarabia of Cebu...

Mar 26, 2013

Helen A. McCormick (nee McCollum), 92, a resident of Severna Park, died on March 26, 2013 of natural causes at Sunrise of Severna Park. She was born on September 15, 1920 in New Castle, PA, where she was raised. She lived in Severna Park since 2006. Helen was a homemaker and a member of Ft. Meade Officer's Wives Club. She...

Mar 25, 2013

Helen Fiore Brown, 82, resident of Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland, died on March 25 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring. MD. She was born in New Kent County, VA on August 7, 1930, daughter of Clinton Jesse Pomeroy and Bessie Crump Pomeroy. In 1952 she earned a bachelor's of science degree from Richmond Professional Institute (now VCU). Following...

Mar 25, 2013

Joan Dimon Cosey, 83, a resident of Charlestown Retirement Community, died March 25, 2013, at her home in Catonsville. She was born on December 11, 1929 in Hatboro, PA and was a longtime resident of Severna Park from 1967-1984. Previous residences include Bad Aibling, Germany from 1984-1987 and Arnold, MD from 1987-2011, before residing at Charlestown Retirement Community. She was...

Mar 23, 2013

John A. Randall formerly of 901 Hillen Drive, Millersville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home where he had resided for nearly a year. John Albertus Randall was born Sept. 2, 1920 on Salem, MA of parents Ralph F. and Bertha V.(Miller) Randall. He served in WWII as an U.S. Army medic, including on the Pacific...

Mar 19, 2013

Dennis Hayden McGinley, Jr., 73 of Cape St. Claire, died on March 19th at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Dennis was born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Drexel and his Masters in Business Administration from Loyola. He lived in Philadelphia...

Mar 18, 2013

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LCPL William Taylor Wild IV, USMC, 21,a resident of Severna Park died March 18 while training at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada.

Taylor was born December 17, 1991 in Baltimore, MD. He grew up in the Whitehurst Community in Severna Park. Taylor was active in the Green Hornets sports program playing...

Mar 18, 2013

Jeri Lynn nee McElroy Spates, 54 died suddenly March 18, 2013, of a massive Pulmonary Embolism. She was born March 12, 1959 at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. Jeri was raised in Severna Park where she lived until her death. Jeri also lived in Frederick after marrying her husband in 1991. She was a 1977 graduate of Severna...

Mar 18, 2013

Family and friends may visit on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 5-9 pm at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home. Services and Burial will be in the Philippines.

Mar 17, 2013

Alexander H. Schmidt, 91, of West Dennis, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on March 17, 2013. He had been residing at Sunrise Assisted Living in Severna Park Maryland since March 2012. He was born in Worcester MA, the middle son of Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Schmidt, all deceased. He resided in West Boylston for forty years before retiring to his vacation...

Mar 16, 2013

Dawn Marie Dizon, 51, of Severna Park, died on March 16 following a long and courageous battle with Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Dawn was born in Chico, California and moved to Maryland in 1996. Dawn received her bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University and MBA from Loyola Marymount University. She...

Mar 16, 2013

Sarah Ann Zeller, 92, a resident of Arnold, died on March 16, 2013 at her home, due to natural causes, after a 2 week illness. She was born on March 3, 1921 in Baltimore, where she was raised, and lived in the Shore Acres Community in Arnold for the past 63 years. Sarah worked for 15 ½ years as a...

Mar 14, 2013

Beverly J. Doerzbacher, 65, a resident of Manassas, VA, died on March 14, 2013 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. She was born on September 18, 1947 in Charleroi, PA, where she was raised, and moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia to work for the U.S. Navy as a secretary, when she got out of high school. Beverly enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2013

BALMER SERVICE: A graveside service for Frances T. Balmer, 94, of Beverly Road, Newark, DE will be held in July at Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead, MA. Mrs. Balmer died at her daughter's home in Millersville, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert R Balmer. Mrs. Balmer was a housewife. She received a bachelor's degree from Simmons College, Boston,...