obituaries

Oct 3, 2021

Hilda Mae Kowalski, of Severna Park, passed away on October 3 rd , 2021. She was born on September 15, 1930 to Raymond and Hazel Brammal in Newburgh, NY. Hilda grew up in Newburgh, and settled in Severna Park where she established her family and lived for many years. Hilda enjoyed gardening and was an avid duck pin bowler....

Oct 1, 2021

Carrie Ann Kiewitt, 49, of Annapolis, passed away October 1 st at Anne Arundel Medical Center, after a brief illness.

Born in Milwaukee, she was raised in Arnold. Carrie was a graduate of Broadneck High School, Roanoke College and earned a master's degree in US History from The University of Richmond. She possessed an amazing body of...

Sep 29, 2021

Yung Eui Park passed away peacefully on September 29, 2021. She was born to Sam Yong and Soon Sim Kim on July 23, 1952 in Seoul, South Korea, where she was also raised. She was married to Bo Yung Park in October of 1980, and lived in Millersville, MD for many years. Yung Eui worked as a nurse and...

Sep 25, 2021

Margaret Louise Sweeney, 75, of Annapolis died September 25, 2021 from brain cancer.

"Marge" was born July 13, 1946 in Carrolltown, PA to Bernard and Genevieve, where she lived with her siblings Donald Rietscha, Mary Ann Gabriel, and William Rietscha.

She met and married her husband, John Sweeney of Pittsburgh, PA in...

Sep 24, 2021

Edward Pete Macknovitz,100, died peacefully on September 24, 2021 at his home in Severna Park, MD. Ed was born in Baltimore, MD on May 10, 1921 to the late Piusas & Anna Macknovitz. He grew up in Curtis Bay & it was there that he met the love of his life, Aline Dawidowicz. They married in 1942 & had...

Sep 22, 2021

Dorothy A. Cooley, 83, a resident of Harwood, MD passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2021.  She is survived by her daughter, Lori R. Dorman of Harwood, MD, her brother, George William Norfolk of Pasadena, MD, her 3 Grandsons, Walter J. Shinn, III of Federalsburg, MD, Daniel R. Shinn of Harwood, MD and Matthew C. Dorman...

Sep 21, 2021

We are saddened to announce that on the morning of September 21, 2021, we lost an extraordinary man, Charles H. Rodger, at the age of 74, after battling a brief illness. Charles, a longtime resident of Severna Park, MD is preceded in death by his parents Alice & Neale Rodger, as well as his sister, Margaret "Peggy" Muller, all...

Sep 18, 2021

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Sep 18, 2021

Richard Louis Schwab passed away on September 18, 2021, at his home in Annapolis, Maryland. He was 96 years old.

Mr. Schwab was born December 1, 1924 to Carl and Rose (Yunker) Schwab of St. Joseph, Missouri. A hard-working young man with a thirst for knowledge, he graduated from Central High School in 1942. He was particularly...

Sep 18, 2021

Betsy E. Matthews, 73, a 32 year resident of Arnold, passed away on September 18, 2021, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

She was born on February 26, 1948 in Stamford, Connecticut, where she was raised. Betsy lived in several locations in Maryland including Cape St. Claire, Upper Marlboro & Arnold and also resided in Greeley, Colorado, Blacksburg...

Sep 16, 2021

Donald H. Sloan, Sr. passed away on September 16, 2021 at Harbor Hospital.

He was born on January 8, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, where he was also raised. Donald was a bus driver for the Maryland MTA until his retirement, 21 years ago. Donald loved woodworking and had many projects throughout his life. He loved spending time...

Sep 14, 2021

Thomas Reynolds Foard was bom in Alexandria, VA on September 24, 1933 to the late Norval Edward Foard and Susie Bollinger Foard of Alexandria, VA. He spent his childhood in Alexandria and attended George Washington High School graduating in 1951 having achieved many academic and musical honors.

He then attended Duke University on a Navy ROTC scholarship...

Sep 13, 2021

Sheila Ann Seeley (nee Smith), of Annapolis, passed away on September 13, 2021 in the company of her loving family. She was born to Francis and Mary Smith on October 7, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY. She was raised in Arnold, MD in the Bay Hills community and attended Severna Park High School and then Anne Arundel Community College. Before...

Sep 12, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday September 27, 2021 at 11:00am at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 689 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146. Interment with honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Sep 12, 2021

Margaret Rose Watkowski passed away on September 12, 2021 in Chesterfield, VA. She was born in Baltimore, MD on December 20, 1929. Before living in Chesterfield, VA, Margaret lived in Baltimore, MD, Chester, MD, and Highlands Ranch, CO. She attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Seaton High School and previously worked at P&G Corporation and the B&O...

Sep 11, 2021

Captain James A. Esposito USCG (ret), peacefully passed into a state of grace on September 11 th , 2021. He is survived by his loving sister Mary Jane Spanfelner of Denver, CO and his six loving children:  Beth Alice Esposito, James A. Esposito, Jr. and wife Teresita; Commander Donna Sengelaub, USN (ret) and husband, LTC George H. Sengelaub, III...

Sep 9, 2021

Margaret (Marge) Kees Wegner, 91, of Annapolis, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 9 th , 2021.

Margaret was born to her parents, Elmer and Ruth Kees in Maryland Park, MD on June 29, 1930.  She graduated from Maryland Park High School in 1947 and worked for the FBI from 1947-1957.  Margaret devoted much of...

Sep 9, 2021

Lisa A Collier, 59 years old passed away on September 9th. She is survived by her family and friends that loved her. Lisa was a beautiful, kind and thoughtful person. She loved taking care of her gardens, listening to music and spending time outside. Her strength, compassion and ability to light up any room will be deeply missed. She...

Sep 9, 2021

Joan Beatrice Layne, age 76, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, after a 5-year battle with Dementia. She was born on March 17, 1945, in Frank, West Virginia to Clyde and Alma (Cassell) Mick and was the second oldest of five children.

Joan was a 1963 graduate of Glen Burnie High School in Glen Burnie, Maryland....

Sep 8, 2021

Sue Cato passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2021 in Annapolis, MD.  Susan Kay Cato was born in Davenport, Iowa on October 27, 1950 to Robert and Mary Ann (Winchell) Murphy.  She graduated from Assumption High School in 1968 and soon after met the love of her life, Paul Cato.  They were married on July 31, 1971 and...