obituaries
Obituaries
Patricia Ann Magness
Jan 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Magness (née Mannion), 69, of Severna Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on Jan. 12, 2026, in the house that her love transformed into a home for more than 35 years. Born July 14, 1956, in Baltimore, to Charles E. and Anna A. Mannion, she was the eldest daughter and third oldest of six siblings.
Patsy...
Diana E. Welborn
Jan 12, 2026
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Service information is currently being planned. Please check back for updated information.
Loretta Diforte
Jan 8, 2026
Loretta Morrow Diforte, a 52-year resident of Severna Park, passed away after a brief illness. She was 92.
She was born on August 26, 1933 to Robert and Margaret (neé Koch) Morrow in Baltimore, MD.
She was a student athlete at St. Joseph’s Monestary School and Seton High School, excelling in basketball, softball and bowling.
Loretta was a homemaker, married to Carmelo “Joe”...
William J. Duncan
Jan 7, 2026
Family and friends may visit on Thursday January 22, 2026 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care,P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Friday January 23, 2026 at 10:30am at St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 689 Ritchie hwy Severna Park, MD 21146. Burial with...
Teresa Meaney
Jan 6, 2026
Teresa Meaney, age 79, of Arnold, MD, and formerly a long-time resident of Bronxville, NY, passed away suddenly at home on January 6, 2026.
Born on October 2, 1946, in rural County Laois, Ireland. Teresa, lovingly known as Tessie to her family, was the youngest of ten children born to Michael and Mary Meaney. At just 16, she left home to...
Luise Cunningham
Jan 4, 2026
Luise Cunningham, 98, a longtime resident of Arnold has died on January 4, 2026. Luise was born in Vienna, Austria on September 21, 1927, daughter of Josefa and Johann Hansmann. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1985 by her beloved husband, Archer H. Cunningham as well as her brother, Hansi and sister, Elfriede “Elfi”.
Luise and...
Regina Lion Beatty
Jan 4, 2026
Regina "Jean" Beatty passed away peacefully at her home in Arnold, MD. She spent her last days celebrating Christmas with her family and sharing stories of gratitude and wonder at the blessings she and her husband Bill (deceased 2023) enjoyed.
Jean was a woman of faith and family, and lived a life full of fierce dedication to both. She was the...
Kevin McDermott
Jan 4, 2026
Kevin McDermott, affectionately known as “Chief” to his grandson, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2026, at the age of 83. His family and friends were by his side, surrounding him with love.
Born on November 11, 1942, in County Roscommon, Ireland, Kevin immigrated to Baltimore in 1963, where he met his future wife, Mary. Together they built a...
Judith T. Trippett
Jan 2, 2026
Judith Ann Tyler Trippett September 10, 1940 – January 2, 2026
Judith Ann Tyler Trippett passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 85 years old.
Judith was born on September 10, 1940, in Cambridge, Maryland, and was raised on Hoopers Island, a place that forever shaped her love of family,...
Marion Hartlein
Dec 30, 2025
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A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael Kempf
Dec 29, 2025
Michael “Mike” Jacob Nakamori Kempf, 45, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away after a three year battle with cancer on December 29, 2025 surrounded by friends and family. A man of tremendous character defined by love for his family, loyalty to friends, quick wit, numerous talents, athleticism, and quiet strength and determination, he was admired and...
Carole Walker
Dec 28, 2025
Carole Brown Walker, age 88, passed away of natural causes at her home on December 28, 2025.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Carole was a longtime resident of Severna Park, Maryland, where she lived for 46 years. She earned her associate’s degree from Averett College in Virginia and went on to work for the Maryland State Legislature and later at Walden Golf...
Dorothy Frances Hubbard
Dec 28, 2025
Dorothy Frances Hubbard (nee Blanchfield) passed away on December 28, 2025.
Dorothy was born to Mary (nee Shiroky) and John Blanchfield on March 17, 1930. She was one of ten children in the Blanchfield family and was raised in Severna Park. Dorothy married William Hubbard in 1947. Together they had four children, Dorothy, William (Bill), Denise and Michael. Dorothy and William...
R. Dare Brown
Dec 27, 2025
Robert Dare Brown, 87, of Arnold, Maryland, passed away on December 27, 2025.
He was born on September 21, 1938, in Harrisburg IL, to Helen and Ralph Brown, Jr. He went by his middle name, Dare, but proudly carried the nickname “The Chief Window-Buster” by his childhood apartment complex. After becoming a grandfather he acquired a third nickname, G’pa (a contraction...
Mary "Sue" Bansbach
Dec 27, 2025
Mary “Sue” Bansbach, 89, of Pasadena, MD, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. Born on November 2, 1936, in Washington, D.C., to William Bryan Miltimore and Clara Mae (Roberts) Miltimore, Sue grew up in Washington, D.C., and Hollywood, MD. A lifelong Marylander, after graduating from Northwestern High School, she lived in Hyattsville; Edmonston; Pasadena; and Annapolis.
Sue worked in Annapolis...
James F. Fons
Dec 26, 2025
James Francis Fons, 87, of Annapolis passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 26, 2025 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, co-worker, neighbor, and friend. His relentless positivity and zest for life will be greatly missed.
Jim lived the ultimate American Dream. He was born on January 16, 1938, and raised...
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