obituaries

Oct 25, 2018

Susie Lynn Dickey, 62, of Pasadena, passed away at her home on October 25, 2018.

Susie was born to her parents, Thomas and Audrey Dickey on April 19, 1956.  She attended Severna Park High School, followed by Anne Arundel Community College and Hood College.  She was employed as a teacher for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.  In...

Oct 24, 2018

John Leslie Day, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Severna Park on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 after a brief illness.

John was born on January 11, 1943, to the late John Leslie Day and Eunice Cogar in Baltimore, where he was raised.  He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1960 and held an Associate's Degree...

Oct 24, 2018

Richard J. Bennett, a resident of Annapolis, MD, passed away on October 24, 2018.

Richard was born on December 29, 1924, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Cumberland, MD, where he attended Ft. Hill High school. He attended University of Wisconsin, Madison for a year before entering the Navy.

Richard served for the...

Oct 24, 2018

Mildred Ann "Millie" Dittmar, 86, of Millersville, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 24, 2018.

Millie was born on August 18, 1932 in Baltimore to John and Tina Buenger. She was raised in Maryland and resided throughout Anne Arundel county her entire life. She was married to Leslie Dittmar on November 6, 1948,...

Oct 22, 2018

Sally Ann Kohrn, age 84, a longtime resident of Severna Park, MD passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. Born April 23, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she was the third of five children of the late Haseltine French Ham. Sally attended school, lived and worked in the Washington, D.C. area for much of her early life. In her professional career,...

Oct 19, 2018

Ricky passed away on October 19, 2018. Ricky was born on January 1, 1954 to his parents, John and Betty Whitaker. He was raised in Glen Burnie, MD. Ricky was especially close with his mother, Betty. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernie (Steve) Whitaker and his parents, John and Betty Whitaker. He is survived by his sister,...

Oct 17, 2018

Michael Ebersberger, Sr. of Arnold, Maryland passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018 at Spa Creek Center in Annapolis, Md where he had been a resident for almost 2 years.  Michael was born on September 19, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland to Althea and George Ebersberger, Sr. and attended Severna Park schools, graduating from Severna Park High School in 1973....

Oct 17, 2018

Elva Mae Lloyd, 90, of Severna Park, MD passed away peacefully with her daughter and son by her side on October 17, 2018.

Elva Mae was born on November 20, 1927 in Baltimore to Walter and Margaret Smith.  She was raised in Maryland and lived in a number of...

Oct 16, 2018

Herman Bernard Urbach, 95, of Annapolis, MD passed away on October 16, 2018.

Herman was born on January 19, 1923 in New York City to Morris and Bertha Urbach. He was raised in Newark, NJ and moved to various locations before residing in Annapolis, MD. Herman was a veteran of World War II, having served in the...

Oct 15, 2018

Wayne M. Smelter, 61, of Glen Burnie, passed away on October 15, 2018 at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena after a lengthy illness. Wayne was born to his parents, Walter and Elizabeth Smelter on July 21, 1957 in Baltimore and was raised in Brooklyn Park where he attended St. Rose of Lima and Brooklyn Park High School....

Oct 15, 2018

Deborah Jean Nichols (Colleran), 61 of Severna Park, Maryland died suddenly of a heart attack on Monday, October 15, 2018. Deborah was born on August 18, 1957 in Baltimore and has resided in Severna Park. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Nichols, Jr.; two of her three children, Megan (Nichols) Creel and her husband Jesse Creel of...

Oct 12, 2018

William Lee Wright

September 4, 1965 – October 12, 2018

William (Billy) Wright, 53, a resident of Severna Park, died on October 12, 2018 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake, Mandrin House, following complications of injuries sustained in an accident 11 years ago.

He was born on September 4, 1965 in Dunoon, Scotland. ...

Oct 11, 2018

Margaret Mary Boswell (Uhl), 56, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 surrounded by her family at her residence.

Margaret was born on August 10, 1962 in Baltimore to William & Joyce Uhl. She graduated from Belvedere Elementary School, Magothy Middle School, and Severna Park Senior High School. Before settling in Glen Burnie she...

Oct 10, 2018

Casto, Melissa Lin (Finkner)

On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Melissa Casto passed away suddenly at the age of 51 years.

Melissa was born on July 22, 1967 in Baltimore, Maryland and lived most of her life in Annapolis, Maryland.  She was a 1985 graduate of Chesapeake High School in Pasadena, Maryland.  She received an Arts...

Oct 9, 2018

On October 9, 2018, Nina Natalie Ciesla of Millersville, beloved wife of Dr. William P. Ciesla; devoted mother of Felicia Ciesla (Howard) of Baltimore and Dr. William P. Ciesla, Jr. (Kimberly) of Midlothian, VA; dear grandmother of Lydia and Audrey Ciesla; cherished sister of Dr. Paul Nowakowski of Buffalo, NY and Fabia Wilgos (Robert) of Newtown, PA; dear sister-in-law...

Oct 6, 2018

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Oct 5, 2018

John Bentley Porter, Sr., 84, was born at home in the Govans section of Baltimore to Robert Washington Porter and Elsie May (Snyder) Porter, January 10, 1934--the sixth of nine children and the youngest son.

He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, where he served as an acolyte. In later years he attended St....

Oct 5, 2018

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Oct 3, 2018

Suse Isolde Hoover, 73, of Bowie MD, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018.

Suse was born to Adolf and Rut Mueller-Welt in Stuttgart, Germany on January 24, 1945.

Raised in Germany with her sisters, Brigitte and Sybille, Suse came to the United States in 1957 where she became a citizen and went on to...

Oct 3, 2018

Bill Goodman, 80, of Arnold, MD passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2018. Born and raised in Beaverdam, VA, Bill began his railroad career with CSX. After 25 years with the Federal Railroad Administration, he enjoyed his retirement by spending time with his grandchildren, traveling, gardening, visiting his favorite restaurants, and having a good conversation. He is survived...