obituaries

May 13, 2019

Brian Thomas Burke, Jr., 45 of Arnold passed away suddenly on Monday, May 13. Brian will forever be remembered by his cherished daughters Zoe and Gracie and loving wife Andrea. He is also survived by his parents, Brian and Anne Burke of Riva, his sisters Christine Neiderer (Heath) and Laura Kocan (Bill), along with his adoring nieces and nephews,...

May 13, 2019

Elizabeth "Lilly" Carter, 84 of Anne Arundel County, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019 with her family by her side.

Lilly was one of ten children born in Liverpool, England to John and Frances Perry. She is survived by Margo, Jimmy and Tony.   Lilly was married for 47 years to her loving husband, the late Lewis...

May 12, 2019

On Sunday, May 12, Virginia Burrows Fitzpatrick of Flushing, New York, then Pasadena, Maryland, passed away. Born November 16, 1928, Jinny was the daughter of the late William Horatio Burrows III and Irene Towne Burrows and the sister of the late William Horatio Burrows IV, Clark Burrows, and Evelyn Burrows Ross. She had great interest in genealogy and traced...

May 12, 2019

Charles William Sears, Sr.

Born August 2, 1952 in Annapolis, Maryland died May 12, 2019 in his home in Norfolk, Virginia.

He leaves behind his wife of 13 and a half years, Debra Kay. He also leaves behind his mother Ethel Sears, sister Linda Tabisz (Bob), sister Kathleen Feeney (Chris), brother Phillip Sears, brother Thomas...

May 11, 2019

Charles Royce Barnes passed away in his home on May 11, 2019, at 86 years of age.

Charles was born in Stonewall, Mississippi on September 18, 1932, to Pearl and Alfred Barnes. The only boy of eight children, his early years were spent gardening with his mother and playing sports for his high school. Before he finished...

May 10, 2019

Kathleen "Katy" Brennan, 53 of Arnold, Maryland passed away on Friday May 10 th peacefully in her home. Katy will forever be missed and remembered by her daughters Jenifer Burton and Colleen Browne and other family members. Katy was born in Syracuse, New York and later moved to Arnold where she graduated from Severna Park High School. She then...

May 10, 2019

Stevens, Walter Charles (Bo) Oct. 9, 1926 – May 10, 2019

With the consent of his parents he join the Navy on Nov. 11, 1943. He served our country during WWII. After leaving the Navy he joined the Merchant Marines traveling all over the world. He leaves behind his wife of 70 years, Margaret Dolores Stevens, nee...

May 9, 2019

Caroline D. "Sue" Heathcote, 97, a 53-year resident of Anne Arundel County MD, passed away peacefully in the early morning of 9 May.

Sue was born in Crisfield, MD, where she grew up as the youngest daughter of a local crab business owner.  She graduated from Crisfield...

May 7, 2019

William James Abner Jr. (known to his friends as "Bill") was born October 18, 1935 in Washington DC to parents William Abner Sr. and Thelma Winn Abner. He passed away peacefully at his home on May 7th 2019 the day after laying his only sister, Dolores Abner, to rest.

Bill is survived by his first wife Anita...

May 5, 2019

Mary Kathleen Rickert, 88, a resident of Arnold, passed away on May 5, 2019 at Heartlands Assisted Living at Severna Park.

She was born on November 7, 1930 in Maryland. Mary was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her late husband John F. Rickert.

Mary was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist...

May 4, 2019

Reflections on Arnell-Anderson Gbekor

Arnell Anderson-Gbekor, the beloved daughter of the late James Anderson and Maggie Anderson was born on January 14, 1966, in Fort Stewart, Hinesville, Georgia. She transitioned to her new life on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Arnell received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of...

May 2, 2019

Thomas Charles Truscott, was embraced by our Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2019, while participating in his favorite past time golf, at the Queenstown Harbor Golf Club in Queenstown, MD where he was a member.

Tom was born on December 17, 1948 in Baltimore, MD and was the late son of Marvin C. Truscott and Genevieve (Shehan)...

May 2, 2019

Nancy D. Underhill passed away on May 2, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is now walking on streets paved with gold with her Jesus and my father.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Vrable (Jay Vrable), her granddaughter Rachel Kiewitt (Stephen Kiewitt), her nephew John W. Durham, her daughter in law Carol Underhill,...

May 2, 2019

Daniel Bishop McLeod, Jr., passed away on May 2, 2019.

Daniel was born to Lessa (Pack) and Daniel McLeod, Sr. on October 7, 1924 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was raised in Braddock Heights, PA and graduated from Braddock Heights High School. Daniel previously resided in Truxton Heights, MD and Annapolis, MD.

Daniel was a...

May 1, 2019

Robert Anthony Young who returned to his Heavenly home on May 1, 2019 was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, nephew, brother, cousin and friend to many.  He had a quick wit, dry sense of humor and never met a stranger.

Robert Anthony Young was born on April 23, 1941 to Theresa (Karwoski) Young and Harry Alfred Young,...

May 1, 2019

Gregory, "Greg" Allan Moon of Annapolis departed this life on May 1, 2019. Born in Baltimore Maryland on February 19, 1959, Mr. Moon was a free spirit who wasn't much on accountability. After school, he traveled as far as Alaska and worked many jobs. He found his true passion working on the water. Mr. Moon was a Commercial Fisherman...

Apr 30, 2019

Edward McLean, a resident of Severna Park, MD, was born in Boston, MA, March 8, 1926, the son of Hugh B. McLean, USNA "24" and Helen B. Mclean. As a Navy Junior he attended many schools, graduating from Coronado High School, Coronado, CA.

Ed enlisted in the Navy at age 17, in March 1943. He attended Submarine...

Apr 30, 2019

Charles Scrivener Dayton passed away on April 30, 2019.

Charlie was born to Carol (Scrivener) and Leroy Dayton on January 8, 1955 in Maryland. He was raised in Arnold, MD, attended Severna Park High School, and received a Bachelor's degree in Engineering at the University of Maryland.

Charlie was a founding member of the Severn...

Apr 28, 2019

Stacy Ann Mack, 54, of Severna Park MD passed away suddenly on April 28, 2019.  She was born on September 3, 1964 to Joseph and Mary Ellen Stine and was raised in Ellicott City.  She attended Mt. Hebron High School, then later attended the University of Maryland School of Nursing where she received her bachelor's degree.  She worked as...

Apr 24, 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Cavanaugh Vakas, 89, of Arnold, Md.

Began her new journey on April 24, 2019.  Betty was born to William P. Cavanaugh and Christina Pfeil Cavanaugh on March 12, 1930 in beautiful Foggy Bottom, Washington DC. She married James Vakas in 1948 and they had 3 loving children - Stephen (deceased), Christina, and James Jr....