obituaries

Aug 16, 2025

On August 16, 2025, James Robert Biggs passed on from this world, surrounded by loved ones, while at his home.  Born July 26, 1954, in Elkton, MD, he moved and attended various schools on the Eastern Shore and spent many memorable summers with his grandparents and extended family members in Betterton, MD. He graduated from Queen Anne High School...

Aug 11, 2025

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Aug 9, 2025

On August 9, 2025, William George Pollock, Sr., beloved husband of the late Patricia J. Pollock (née Snowden), and son of the late William and Lillian Pollock of Brooklyn, Maryland, passed away after a short illness.

Bill married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Snowden, on June 24, 1961. After years of vacationing in Cape St. Claire with...

Aug 8, 2025

Marie Schumann Andrews passed away on August 8, 2025. She was 105.

Marie was known for her unabashed devotion to her family. She possessed a sharp mind and athletic prowess. Her love of travel took her to six continents; France was her favorite destination. Resilient and determined she made a life for herself grounded in fairness and...

Aug 7, 2025

Louis Edward Stevens, Jr. of Queenstown Landing, MD, (formerly of Severna Park, MD), passed away on August 7, 2025. He was 88.

Lou was born on December 16, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, to Louis E. Stevens, Sr. and Irene Stevens, (neé Roloff). He grew up in Riviera Beach, MD on Bodkin Creek. He attended Glen Burnie High...

Aug 6, 2025

The family will hold private services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway Pasadena MD, 21122.

Aug 6, 2025

Douglas O. Minton, a resident of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on August 6, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1942, to Odelle and Paul Minton of Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Maryland and served in the U.S. Army.

He met his wife Nancy J. Minton (Knouse) at a disco in 1969, married shortly...

Aug 2, 2025

Mary Alice Roberts, 90, passed away peacefully in her home on August 2, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

Mary Alice was born on December 31, 1934 in Roanoke, Virginia to Paul Adrian Powell Sr. and Ruby (neé Prillaman) Powell. She grew up in Roanoke, but Severna Park has been her home for the last 56 years. Mary...

Jul 30, 2025

Veronica Mary Patricia (Pat) Eckels (née Bogar) passed away on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 91.

She was born in Dundalk, MD on August 16, 1933, to the late Veronica and Joseph Bogar.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Joseph, Albert, and John, her first husband, Dr....

Jul 29, 2025

On July 29, 2025, Donna Demchuk McCorkle moved on from this world while surrounded by her family in Ocean City, Maryland.

Born Donna Michelle Demchuk in 1951 at Anne Arundel General Hospital, she was the only daughter of Michael J. Demchuk Sr. and Doris L. Demchuk. Donna grew up in Glen Burnie, across from the iconic Ann's...

Jul 28, 2025

Garland Ray Jordan, 82, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away on July 28, 2025.

Garland Ray Jordan, who only liked to be called Ray was born February 19, 1943, in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Westminster High School and attended business school in Baltimore. Ray served in the National Guard and was the proud owner of a successful...

Jul 27, 2025

Nancy J. Minton, a resident of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on July 27, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1946, to Mary Jayne and Melvin Knouse of Altoona, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Smithfield High School in Ohio.

She met her husband, Douglas O. Minton at a disco in 1969, married shortly after and the rest was...

Jul 27, 2025

All services will be private.

Jul 24, 2025

Eric David Coates of Catonsville, Maryland died on July 24, 2025 at the age of 48. He is survived by his mother, Susan Collier, his sister Brandi Coates, and his aunt Celine Wachter.

Eric attended Lansdowne High School and Catonsville Community College. Throughout his schooling, he participated in baseball, soccer, and golf. Eric was an avid collegiate...

Jul 24, 2025

Stacey Lynn McClure, 39, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away on July 24, 2025. Stacey grew up in Severna Park and graduated from Severna Park High School. Stacey was a loyal employee to Capital Demolition for 14 years, where she worked as the Office Manager.

Stacey spent her life trying to encourage, uplift, and educate others to be...

Jul 23, 2025

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A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church,1070 Cecil Ave S, Millersville, MD 21108, with burial to follow in the Church cemetery.

Jul 21, 2025

Olga Rose was born on March 15 at home in NY city, and although official records say 1920, she always told us it was 1922, never one to want to be known as older than anyone would guess. After she finished high school and a few small beginners retail jobs she worked during WWII as a cargo crane operator...

Jul 17, 2025

A larger-than-life personality with an even bigger heart. Ron left a memorable impression on every person he met, whether he knew them for a minute or for a lifetime. If you met him, there is no doubt you were going to remember him.

Ron passed from Pancreatic Cancer on July 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by...

Jul 15, 2025

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Jul 13, 2025

Born on August 21, 1922, in Haywood, North Carolina, Mary Sue was the eldest daughter of Dorothy Reeva Rogers and Hugh Howell. Mary Sue later moved to Howard County, Maryland, where her grandparents raised her on a farm. Among many chores, she was responsible for exercising the horses every morning before school. She was encouraged to work hard and...