obituaries

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...

Oct 3, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Anthony Merson, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Chuck was born to Charles A. Merson and Evelyn Merson (nee Dorrell) on January 17, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was raised in Cape St. Claire and attended Cape St. Claire Elementary, Magothy Middle School and graduated from Severna Park High School.

Chuck lived in...

Oct 2, 2018

Dr. Benjamin A. Malkiel, of Glen Burnie, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He was born on April 23, 1951 in Monticello, NY. He previously lived in Columbia, MD and Farmville, VA.

Dr. Malkiel was former Director of the In-Patient team and was a Hospitalist at Baltimore Washington...

Sep 29, 2018

Dolores Ann Howell Taylor (Dottie) (DT), 88, of Falls Church, Virginia, formerly of Sidney, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 29, 2018.   She was born on October 31, 1929, the daughter Carrie Lou McCullough Taylor, and Thoburn Howell.  After her father's death, Carrie married Raleigh Nelson Taylor, who adopted her.   She is survived by her niece, Lori (Jackson)...

Sep 29, 2018

Donald Alfred Hancock, Sr., of Severna Park, passed away on September 29, 2018.

Donald graduated from St. Anthony's Elementary School and St. John's High School in Washington, DC. He was a Computer Programmer and Systems Analyst and later Co-Founded a company that managed distribution of educational materials. He was also a Sergeant in the United States Marine...

Sep 28, 2018

Colonel Rod Andrew Coffey, passed away September 28, 2018. Col. Coffey was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to Robert and Loretta Coffey. He grew up in Rhode Island and then attended Carnegie Mellon University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree and later in life went on to earn two Master's Degrees.

Col. Coffey served 27 years active duty...

Sep 24, 2018

Robert Oscar Warren, Jr., 76, a long-time resident of Severna Park, passed away on September 24, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on August 8, 1942 in Baltimore County and was raised in Severn, MD. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School and attended college.

Robert was a Crane Operator and worked within the...

Sep 21, 2018

Geneva Darlene Shortridge, 83, of Arnold, MD, passed away on September 21, 2018. She was born on October 29, 1934 to Charles and Gertrude Thompson in West Virginia.

She is survived by her daughters, Susie (Doug) Smith of Woodinville, WA, and Jimmi (Lawre) Buys of Emmett, ID; her sons, Rick (Barb) Shortridge of Pasadena, MD, and Dave...

Sep 21, 2018

Ronn Michael Whitman, 65, of Severna Park, MD, passed away on September 21, 2018.

Ronn was born to Peggy Louise (nee Souder) and Philip Henry Whitman on June 6, 1953 in Laurel, MD. He was raised in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He attended Glen Burnie Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1971.

Throughout...

Sep 19, 2018

Harold L. Nichols, Jr., 77 of Arnold, MD passed away peacefully at his home on September, 19, 2018. Harold was born to Harold Nichols Sr., and Mildred C. Nichols (Lane) on October 15, 1940 in Iowa.

He attended Messich high school and then went on to serve his country. He first was in the Army, and then...

Sep 17, 2018

Carole Martin Clarke died peacefully at her home in Severna Park on September 17, 2018 at the age of 56.

Carole is survived by her husband, Drew; her son Bill Clarke of Dallas, Texas and his fiancée, Anissa McKibben of Bloomington, Indiana; her mother Nancy Martin, of Columbus, Georgia; and her sister Julie Martin Taylor of Decatur,...

Sep 16, 2018

Brandon James Ray of Pasadena, MD passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born March 30, 1992 in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of Vernon Glenn Ray II (Jimmy) and Donna Lynn Ray. He is survived by his beloved sister, Amanda Anderson and brother-in-law Kyle Anderson, girlfriend Heather Strickland of 2 years, as well as his step-mother Tammy...