obituaries

Sep 8, 2024

Please check back for James' full obituary.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 31, 2024

Charles E. Miller, a cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Brightview Senior Living in Annapolis, Maryland, on August 31, 2024. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on May 16, 1935, Charles lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love.

Charlie was married to Alice W. Miller in 1965, and they remained together until...

Aug 30, 2024

Rosemary Folk Cain passed away peacefully at home on August 30. 2024 with her daughter Lee Ann by her side. Rosemary was born on February 25, 1934 to Michael Anthony Folk and Charlotte Griffith Folk and raised in Frostburg, MD.

Rosemary graduated from Frostburg State Teachers College where she met and married James Cain in 1956. Soon...

Aug 30, 2024

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Aug 29, 2024

Susan Dean Warner Howell, 59, a longtime resident of Severna Park, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born on July 24, 1965 to John G. Warner, Sr. and Norma Warner Talentino. Susan was preceded in death by her step-father, James P. Talentino and her step-mother, Kathy C. Warner. She grew up...

Aug 29, 2024

Margaret Anne Ditzel, 78, of Severna Park, passed away on August 29, 2024. Peggy, as she was affectionately known as, was born on August 8, 1946 in Ridley Park, PA to Charles and Margaret "Mickey" Swenker.

She was raised in Prospect Park, PA, and her neighbor Nancy was her best friend. Peggy was a Brownie and Girl...

Aug 29, 2024

John Charles "Jack" Eichhorn, aged 81, passed away on August 29, 2024, in Severna Park, MD. Born on March 5, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, he was a beloved figure in his community, known for his kind, gentle spirit and a warm smile that could light up any room.

Jack graduated from Mount St. Joe's in Catonsville, MD,...

Aug 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Tyler Handley announce his passing.

Tyler Scott Handley, born December 30, 1988, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.

Born in Severna Park, MD Tyler was a 2006 graduate of Severna Park High School. He went on to study Kinesiology at the...

Aug 23, 2024

Thomas J Condon Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on August 23, 2024 at home with his family at his side.

Tom was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Lucille and Tom Condon. He grew up in Scotch Plains, New Jersey where he met and married his wife of 61...

Aug 21, 2024

Deborah Diane Meszaros, 59 years old of Edgewater, MD, passed away on August 21, 2024. Deborah was born on January 31, 1965 in Detroit, Michigan. She later moved to Maryland and grew up in the town of Glen Arm. She attended Loch Raven High School and following that, she went to Washington Business School. Deborah's occupation was an Estimator...

Aug 20, 2024

Jesse Davis passed away on August 20, 2024 from complications during surgery.

Jesse was born on September 26, 1975 to Jesse and Mary Davis in San Diego, CA. He grew up in San Diego, and after high school Jesse enlisted to serve in the U.S. Army. Jesse was in the 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)...

Aug 19, 2024

Irene Brooks Williams, 95 years old of Cape St. Claire, MD, loving wife of Kenneth Williams and mother to David and Kent, passed away on the morning August 19, 2024, after a severe illness.

Irenee was born on July 3, 1929, to Michael and Hilma (Erickson) Brooks in Thomaston, Maine. Irenee later "Americanized" her name to Irene....

Aug 18, 2024

Janet M. Davidson, a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and a key staff executive for three Maryland Senate Presidents and a former Maryland Attorney General Steve Sachs, died August 18 at her Annapolis home. She was 88 years old.

Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Richard J. (Dick) Davidson, who was president of both the...

Aug 17, 2024

Oliver Robert Hagner, 94, of Severna Park, passed away Saturday August 17th at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Ollie was born to Robert and Loretta Hagner on August 27, 1929 in Baltimore. When he was 2 years old his family moved to Marley Park, Glen Burnie where he was raised. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School. After...