Obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

On April 7, 2018, Lillias A. Souter of Catonsville, previously a longtime resident of Connecticut, passed away peacefully at the age of 100.  She is survived by her daughter Donna Nunez and many loving family members and dear friends.  All services are private.

Apr 2, 2018

Mary Lois (Ward) Wilson of Laurel, Maryland passed away surrounded by love on Monday, April 2, 2018. Mary, more commonly known as “Momma,” “Mom-Mom,” “Sis,”or “Aunt Mary;” was born on March 11, 1945 in a Amonate, Virginia to James “Ellis” and Cora Ward, (who preceded her in death). At the age of 16 she became a US Marine wife...

Apr 1, 2018

On April 1, 2018, Mr. Shiv N. Chaudhary passed away at the age of 82.  He is survived by his loving family and many dear friends.

Mar 31, 2018

Ian Scott Custodio, age 13, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, after a courageous yet short battle with cancer.

Ian was born on March 22, 2005 in Sioux Falls, SD, and was the son of Susan Fischer and Ariel Custodio. Ian was passionate and dedicated to soccer. He...

Mar 29, 2018

On March 29, 2018, Arlena D. Gibson went home to be with her Lord.  Devoted wife of 55 years to the late Harold B. Gibson Jr.; beloved mother of Maurice Gibson of Pennsylvania, Christine DeLaRoca of California, Robin Weber of Texas, and Cathryne Demunbrun of Maryland; Cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 19.  She was predeceased by her...

Mar 25, 2018

Marilyn Hlavay, born on March 3, 1946 in McDonald, Pennsylvania, to the late Andrew and Anna Svihla, passed away at age 72 on March 25, 2018.  Beloved wife of Joseph Hlavay, devoted mother of Kevin Hlavay and Shawn “Chris” Hlavay; cherished grandmother of Jen, Claire, and Tyler.  Marilyn enjoyed cleaning the pool, gardening, doing yardwork, taking vacations, watching the...

Mar 22, 2018

Ann “Pam” Pamela Hammond of Millersville, Maryland passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Pam was born on December 30, 1956 in Annapolis, Maryland to Frederick Horwath, Jr. and Marie Therese Horwath.

In addition to her parents Pam is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Timothy A. Hammond; beloved children, Martin A. Hammond, III and...

Mar 21, 2018

On March 21, 2018, Sallie Elaine Bennanzar, passed away at the age of 86.  Born in Pennsylvania, Elaine was a resident of Severn.  Beloved wife of Arthur Bennanzar for 44 years.  Elaine was a member of the Immaculate Mary convent in Pennsylvania for 15 years before leaving to teach at Fairmont Heights High School in Prince George’s County where...

Mar 21, 2018

Ralph “Bud” Elwood Gregory of Severn, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Ralph was born on August 30, 1937 in VA and was the son of the late Ralph and Marie Gregory.

Ralph retired as a mechanical engineer at Westinghouse, now Northrup Grumman, after 35 years of service.

Ralph is survived by his...

Mar 20, 2018

David Nixon Sr. “Pops”, “Bobby”, passed away peacefully at home on the 20th of March after a long illness.  He was born on September 22nd 1941 in Docena, Alabama, to the late Roosevelt Nixon and Daisy Miles Nixon.  In 1952 after the passing of his mother, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland to live with his late uncle and aunt,...

Mar 17, 2018

Sharon Ann Hardesty, a resident of Myrtle Beach, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home. She was 61. Sharon was born on December 18, 1956 in Waynesboro, PA and was the daughter of the late Charles Weddle and Dorothy nee Cook Weddle. She will be missed by all.

Mar 17, 2018

David Hill Knight, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home. He was 81. David was born on March 3, 1937 in Newark, NJ and was the son of the late Stone Webb Knight and Ada Knowles Knight.

David is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Knight of Severn, MD;...

Mar 14, 2018

Robert L. Baker, a resident of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. He was 75.  Robert was born on September 17, 1942 in Washington, D.C., and was the son of the late Louis E. Baker and Dora Baker.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Connie Baker of...

Mar 13, 2018

Steven Paul Hays of Severn, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Steven is survived by many family members and friends.

Mar 12, 2018

On March 12, 2018, Taylor N. Hornsby of Jessup, formerly of Odenton, passed away at UMMC.   Beloved daughter of James T. Hornsby Jr. (Angela Adams) and Suzanne R. Hornsby (Robert Shuford); loving sister of Lauryn Hornsby; cherished granddaughter of Virginia L. Busic; caring niece of Cherise Blau (Lee), Jeannine Lyons (Dan), Kenneth Busic Jr. (Patti), Michael Hornsby, Jeanette Hornsby,...

Mar 9, 2018

Our angel, Carolyn Elenora “Tuddie” Mullis (nee Davenport) of Gambrills, Maryland went to be with our Lord God in Heaven on Friday, March 9th, 2018. She was 84 years old.

Carolyn was born January 24th, 1934 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland to the late Eva Agnes Hollowell-Davenport and the late Elvin Z. Davenport. On August 2nd, 1952, she...

Feb 28, 2018

Elias is survived by his loving mother, step dad, three sisters, uncles, aunts, beloved grandmother, grand aunt and  several cousins. He loved peace, his space, playing basketball and music. Gone too soon, RIP son, forever in our minds; we loved you, but our heavenly Father loved you more.

Feb 28, 2018

Marsha Burns, 69, of Glen Burnie passed away February 28, 2018.  She was born in 1948 to Noel Kingman and Elender Kingman (Alvey) in Prince Georges County, MD

Marsha was an employee of Giant Foods for 35 years and was well loved by her work family and customers.

Marsha enjoyed family gatherings, friends, going to...

Feb 28, 2018

Ormond Wesley “Wes” McDaniel, a resident of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his home. He was 88.

Wes is survived by his loving daughters, Debbie Lumpkins (Carroll) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Karen Bauer (Mark) of Gambrills, MD and Wendi Owens (David) of Orlando, FL; as well as a grandson, Aaron Lumpkins of...

Feb 27, 2018

Judith “Judy” Hoglander, the founder and publisher of The Maryland Fire Dispatch, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was 77. Judy was born on March 11, 1940 in Queens, NY and was the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Griener.

Judy is survived by her beloved...