obituaries

Apr 16, 2025

Lillian Behnken Sheridan passed away on April 16, 2025 in Severna Park, MD. She was born on December 31, 1930 to Rudolf and Lillian (Fuzia)Behnken in Long Island City, NY. She graduated from Sewanhaka High School (Floral Park, NY) as salutatorian and Adelphi University (Garden City, NY) with a degree in English and Education. She worked for General Electric...

Apr 13, 2025

Marilyn Conroy Drea, a beloved member of the Annapolis community, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 81.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Arthur Drea, daughters Erin Olexia and Tracy McGowan, son-in-law, Chris Olexia, her five grandchildren, Avery and Huntley Olexia, Devin, Mallory and Nolan McGowan, and her sister Doris Allen...

Apr 11, 2025

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Apr 7, 2025

Bruce R. Pottorff died peacefully in his sleep on April 7th, shortly after his 90th birthday. He was born in 1935 to Burns Pottorff and Marjory Beck. When he was only 2 years old his mother was killed in a train accident and his dad's sister, Gladys Heffley, adopted him when his father could not care for him. She...

Apr 4, 2025

Judith Alt Wiley passed away on April 4, 2025, she was 87.

Judith was born on April 10, 1937, in Brushy Run, West Virginia to Melvin Dillon Alt and Imogene (neé Shreve) Alt. Judith grew up in Brushy Run, and attended Alt's school house in Brushy Run, WV and Southern High School in Baltimore, MD. After graduating,...

Apr 3, 2025

Nevin Dennis Doane passed away on April 3, 2025, in Port Charlotte, FL.

He was born on May 21, 1957, to Bernard Tiffany and Eileen Adele Doane, in Washington, D.C.

Dennis was a resident of Punta Gorda, FL and previously resided in Roanoke, VA, Lake Anna, VA and Millersville, MD.

Dennis graduated from...

Apr 2, 2025

Arthur Wesley "Wes" Jones, Jr., 81, husband of Patricia Ann Goettling Jones, passed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House.

Born July 24, 1943, in Hanover, PA, he was a son of the late Arthur Wesley Jones, Sr. and the late Dorothy Marie Yingling Jones. He loved playing music, fishing, woodworking and gardening. He attended...

Apr 2, 2025

Michelle Bouvier Patterson Flaherty, age 97, of Arnold, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 2, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. A devoted Catholic, she entered eternal rest with the Lord she loved so deeply throughout her life.

Born on August 31, 1927, in Stone Harbor, NJ, Michelle was the beloved daughter of Francis Lytton and Helen...

Apr 1, 2025

Rosalie Marie (Giannone) Levitas passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of April 1, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Sheldon Levitas, her parents, Giuseppe and Marion Giannone, and her beloved granddaughter, Sara Johns.

Rosalie was a new member of the memory care unit at the Sheridan in Severna Park, getting to know...

Mar 29, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary A. Tarr must announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, March 29, 2025 after having suffered a devastating stroke one week prior.  Mary was 91 and joins her beloved husband, Ford, and sisters Joan and Barbara in paradise. In life, Mary (nee Yesenofski) was a vibrant force to all who...

Mar 29, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Elise G Tilyou of Severna Park, Md passed away peacefully at home.   Born in Glens Falls, New York, to Edna Rose Geiger (d) and Eugene Wilhelm Geiger (d), she was 95 years old.

Elise grew up in Riverdale, Md and attended Hyattsville High School.  She married Benjamin Phillip Tilyou (d) of Hyattsville...

Mar 28, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025

Colleen Joanne Stauffer, of Millersville, passed away on March 26, 2025.

Colleen was born to Maynard and Dorothy Small in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She was raised in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and graduated from New Cumberland High School. Colleen graduated from Shippensburg State College where she met the love of her life, Fred. At Shippensburg she majored in French...

Mar 26, 2025

John Michael Belka passed away, at the age of 91. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Lowell, MA to Michael and Madeline (née Heaton) Belka, but he called Severna Park, Maryland home for over 47 years. Although he is gone, he will live in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his children—son Sean and...

Mar 26, 2025

James (Jim) Foster, Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Cheryl Foster, his daughters Kelly Foster and Lisa Wieler, Grandchildren Jalen, Jaeda and Jace Thompson and Morgan, Macy and Madison Wieler.

Jim was a loving Husband, Father and Uncle, a proud Vietnam Veteran and...

Mar 23, 2025

Ruthie N. Kauffman, affectionately known as "Fuff," embarked on her eternal journey on Sunday, March 23, 2025, while residing at Sunrise Assisted Living, where she was cherished and admired by everyone, staff and residents alike. Her remarkable 101 years were a testament to her unwavering faith and her ability to illuminate countless lives with her radiant smile. Born on...

Mar 23, 2025

Francis John Newnam, beloved husband, father, and wry observer of the world, passed away in Severna Park, Maryland on March 23, 2025, after a brief illness at the age of 92.

Born on September 27, 1932, in Philadelphia to Joseph and Anna Newnam, Fran was the youngest of ten - a garrulous Irish clan who were their...

Mar 23, 2025

Jeffery Charles Claypool passed away from injuries he suffered from a fall at his home near Ocean City, MD on March 23rd, 2025.

Born on July 4th, 1959, in California, he grew up in Severna Park, Maryland, in a home on the Severn River, where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood. He attended the Severn School, served 4...

Mar 22, 2025

James Alton Whitcomb Jr. June 14, 1943 – March 22, 2025 Pasadena, Maryland

James Alton Whitcomb Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on June 14, 1943, in Pasadena, Maryland, and was the loving husband of the late Lillian Whitcomb.

Mar 22, 2025

Carol Anita Coffman, 90 years young, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, 3/22/2025 in Severna Park, MD. She is survived by her children Donna Gaines (Boyd Gaines), Mike Campbell (Laura Campbell), stepson Karl Coffman, stepdaughter Christie Daniels (Shane Daniels), and stepson Courtney Coffman (Catherine Coffman). Carol leaves behind...