obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Carolyn Sparks Kokalis passed away on July 24, 2021 at her home in Catonsville.

Carolyn was born on June 14, 1945 to Beatrice (nee Harrison) and Earl Sparks, Jr. in Bedford, MA, where she was also raised.

After receiving her bachelor's degree, she went on to work as an Analyst in the U.S. Government. Carolyn...

Jul 18, 2021

Joseph (Joey) Lee DePasquale, age 35 died Sunday, July 18, 2021; from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Jarrettsville, MD. This loss was completely unexpected leaving family and friends shocked and deeply saddened. He will be truly missed in so many ways.

Joey was born February 14, 1986; in Annapolis Maryland and was a lifelong...

Jul 14, 2021

Judith Ann Weitzell (Judy), a longtime resident of Severna Park, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021. She was born on January 10, 1937 to Arthur and Emma Hargett in Frederick, MD, where she was also raised. She attended Frederick High School, then later attended Towson University. She worked as part of the Clerk's staff at the Circuit Court,...

Jul 11, 2021

Sandra Carol Carter-Ray, of Arnold, passed away on July 11, 2021 at her home while in the company of her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1945 to Samuel Paul and Ada Mae Carter in Charleston, WV. She was raised in Montcoal, WV and attended Marsh Fork High School and then West Virginia University. She later moved...

Jul 7, 2021

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, Ronald Matovcik, loving husband, uncle, and stepfather, passed away at the age of 74.

Ron was born on September 15, 1946 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.  He served in the Army Infantry between 1966 and 1968, completing Officer Candidate School and achieving the rank of Lieutenant before concluding his service as a forward...

Jul 6, 2021

Robert W. Lessick, 81, of Arnold, MD, died on July 6, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

Bob was born on October 7, 1939 in Southwest (Hecla), PA to his parents Sam Lessick and Mary Hanko Lessick.  He lettered in football, basketball and baseball at Hurst High School in Norvelt, PA.  Bob moved to Baltimore...

Jul 5, 2021

Tom Hamilton was the only son of the four children of John Thomas and Marie Crosby Hamilton, Sr. of Baltimore, Maryland and was born on May 20, 1930. He was a graduate of Kenwood Senior High School where he met his first wife, Janet Horst. Tom graduated from the University of Maryland in 1952 with a Bachelor of Arts...

Jul 1, 2021

A graveside service will be held in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery chapel 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd Crownsville, MD 21032 on Friday July 9, 2021 at 10:45am.

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Jun 30, 2021

Marian (Betty) L. Rogers, 91, died on June 30, 2021. Born, March 7, 1930, to Arthur and Marian Laughton in Washington, DC. Marian attended Roosevelt High School and Strayer Business College. She worked for DC Public School System, Davidson Chemical Company, and later Alexander Mundell & Associates / Kors, Marlar, Savage, as an Executive Secretary.

Betty/Marian cherished...

Jun 30, 2021

Ernest A. Swanson, Jr., a former Glen Burnie automobile dealer, passed away on June 30 th at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family at University of Maryland Medical Center, in Baltimore.

Ernie was born to Marie (nee Martini) and Ernest Swanson, Sr., on April 19, 1940 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Glen Burnie...

Jun 29, 2021

Carl Kaiser, the youngest of four children and only son, was born to Joseph and Barbara Kaiser of Baltimore, Maryland on February 8, 1929. Carl received his elementary school education in Baltimore and Pasadena, Maryland public schools. After graduation from Glen Burnie High School, he attended the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy where he received a Bachelor of...

Jun 27, 2021

James McClelland Hisky (Mick) died June 27, 2021, at Annapolitan Assisted Living in Annapolis. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy (Strunge) Hisky, his daughter Diane Irven, his son Grant Hisky  brother Thomas Hisky and several nieces and nephews  He was preceded in death by his son James Michael Hisky.  Services will be private.  Memorial contributions...

Jun 23, 2021

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Jun 17, 2021

Doris Marie Bennett Yount, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Doris was born in Doncaster, England on December 12, 1945, daughter of the late Ada and Owen Bennett. Doris was a graduate of Catonsville High School. She served as a flight attendant for American Airlines for several years before marrying the late Robert "Bob" Yount in 1967...

Jun 15, 2021

Vernon "Vern" Ian McConnell died on June 15, 2021 at home surrounded by loving family and friends following a brief illness. He was 92.

Vern was born on August 12, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to the late George McConnell and Helen Vernon.

Vern served in the US Merchant Marines and Navy. He attended the...

Jun 14, 2021

William George "Bill" Brown, MD, a dermatologist who served the Glen Burnie community since 1980, died at home on Monday, June 14 of congestive heart failure. The longtime Pasadena resident was 71.

Bill lived with progressive Multiple Sclerosis for over 40 years; however, he faced every day with courage and optimism. His dermatology practice grew as his...

Jun 11, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Hinkle (nee Hartsell), 76, of Severna Park, MD, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021.

She was born to Ruth (nee Morgan) and Joe Hartsell on March 8, 1945, in Baltimore and graduated from Eastern High School. Virginia married her husband, Robert Hinkle, on November 30, 1963, in Baltimore. She went on to have a...

Jun 11, 2021

Raymond Emmett McCurtin, 86, of Severna Park, Anne Arundel County, passed away on June 11, 2021 of natural causes.

He was born on July 9, 1934 in Baltimore MD, the son of Julia and Francis R. McCurtin. He served with the 82 nd Airborne Division, 1954 through 1956. He retired from the National Security Agency in 1991...

Jun 10, 2021

Carol McLay passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021

Carol was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and was raised in Seattle, Washington where she was a graduate of Queen Anne High School. She later attended Oregon State University.

Carol was married to Bill McLay for 55 years prior to his death in 2018. She...

Jun 9, 2021

Rozanne A. Williams, 90, a resident of Annapolis, passed away on June 9, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness.

Rozanne was born to her parents Russell and Margaretta Andelfinger on March 29, 1931 in Dubuque, Iowa, where she was raised.  She was a graduate of Dubuque High School, the University of Iowa where...