obituaries

Sep 9, 2025

Melvin Samuel Lissau, Jr., (74) a lifelong resident of Severna Park, passed away of natural causes on September 9, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1951, in Baltimore, MD to Melvin and Dorothy (neé Marquess) Lissau.

Melvin graduated from Severna Park Elementary, Middle, and High School. He was in the Class of 1969 at Severna Park...

Sep 8, 2025

John Joseph Denice of Severna Park, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family. He was 94 years old and hailed from Jersey City, New Jersey. John was the son of John and Charlotte (nee McKee) Denice, from Jersey City, New Jersey.

John's passing leaves behind a...

Sep 7, 2025

George Ebersberger, Jr. (81) passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2025, surrounded by love and comfort. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to George H. Ebersberger, Sr. and Althea W. Ebersberger, he grew up in Severna Park, graduated from the University of Maryland, and remained a lifelong Maryland resident.

George lived a life marked by quiet...

Sep 2, 2025

Ronald William Lowman, 81, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025.

Born on May 17, 1944, to Carroll and Marie Lowman, Ron was raised in Brooklyn Park, Maryland. A 1962 graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, he sold shoes to earn tuition for a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland in 1967. He later continued...

Sep 1, 2025

Dr. Marc F. Brassard, 62, passed away on September 1, 2025.

Marc was born to Roseabell (nee Racine) and Joseph (Gene) Brassard, Jr. on October 5, 1962 in Holyoke, MA. He was raised in Chicopee, MA with his five siblings and made many lifelong friends there.

Marc graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School before attending...

Sep 1, 2025

Marie Victoria "Vickie" Rohleder passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025 at the age of 78. Vickie was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 6, 1947 and spent most of her life there until moving to Severna Park, MD in 2024 to be close to her son. She was a funny, caring, honest, passionate, and hardworking woman. She had...

Aug 30, 2025

Captain Thomas Joseph Colavito, U.S. Navy (Ret.), raised in Baldwin, New York, passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Serving with honor and distinction in the United States Navy for 26 years, Captain Colavito dedicated his life to his country and to the sea. His quiet strength, steady leadership, and unwavering sense of duty earned...

Aug 29, 2025

Gone Fishing

I've finished life's chores assigned to me, So put me on a boat headed out to sea Please send along my fishing pole For I've been invited to the fishin' hole.

Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish. Don't...

Aug 29, 2025

Daniel Joseph Affrunti, of Stevensville, Maryland formerly of Farmington, Connecticut, passed away on August 29, 2025 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Michele; their children, Christopher and Nicholas; and his four grandchildren.

Daniel was born on November 16, 1949 in Brindisi, Italy. He was adopted by Philip and Catherine Affrunti and raised...

Aug 28, 2025

Cheryl was born on April 28,1949 to Frank and Catherine Drexler.  She was the baby of the family growing up in Stoney Beach, Maryland, alongside her siblings Wiley, Irene, and Laura.  As a child, she loved lacing up her metal roller skates and gliding along the sidewalks of her neighborhood.

In her younger years, Cheryl enjoyed cruising...

Aug 27, 2025

Sandra J. Mellema, of Annapolis, MD, passed away on August 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 15, 1948, in Baltimore, MD.

In 1970, she married the love of her life, Ernie. Sandy was a Black Lab Mom who assisted her husband in training labrador retrievers for waterfowl hunting and AKC Hunt Test competitions....

Aug 22, 2025

John Patrick Dugan "Pat", age 86, formerly of Glenndale Maryland, passed away Friday August 22, 2025.

He was a graduate of Dematha High School in 1957. Pat joined the Navy working on aircrafts as an electrician, serving on the first nuclear powered carrier, the USS Enterprise. He received an electrical engineering degree from Prince George's Community College....

Aug 21, 2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our family's matriarch on Thursday morning, August 21, 2025. She was an extraordinary woman who touched countless lives as a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend to many.

Barbara J. Eckert was born in Heilbronn, Germany in 1943, to Karl Tost and Gertrude (neé Strauble) Tost. After spending...

Aug 19, 2025

Minor Lee Marston passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at Sunrise Senior Living in Severna Park, MD, at age 92. He was born on June 14, 1933, to the Rev. H. Lee Marston and Charlotte Minor Cheape in Montclair, NJ. In 1937, the Marston family returned to his mother's home, Albemarle County, Virginia, when his father was named...

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

Please check back for Jonathan's full obituary.

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.