Obituaries

Aug 16, 2014

Durst, Suddenly on August 16, 2014, Brenda Vera Durst,(nee Glaeser), of Brooklyn Park and Pasadena. Beloved mother of Jenny Lynn Ongirski and her husband Ted; Stepmother of Renata Robinette, Ricky Durst (deceased), Edward Kenneth Durst, Frank William Durst and Marilee Durst (deceased). Dearest sister of Frank Glaeser. Loving grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends...

Aug 16, 2014

Stephen Bruce Sneeringer, 52, of Pasadena, MD passed away August 16, 2014. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 31 years, JoAnn (Tubbs), their sons Gregory and Timothy; granddaughter Daelynn and soon to be daughter-in-law, Kimberly Hope.  Steve is also survived by his father, Richard C. Sneeringer, brothers Richard and Joseph and sister Susan Kenjorski. Steve was born...

Aug 14, 2014

Aug 14, 2014

Dori E. Collazo, age 51 of Pasadena, MD passed away on Thursday morning, August 14th after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Maryland October 18th, 1962 to Patricia J. (Hale) Berry and the late Robert B. Berry Sr.  She grew up in the Ferndale area where she went to Hilltop Elementary and Lindale Junior High.  Her family later...

Aug 11, 2014

Josephine Margaret Massey (nee Piereman), 84, beloved wife of Lake Massey and devoted mother of their four children, Melvin, Robert, John, and Mary passed away on August 11. She was born in Baltimore on July 23, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents Josephine and Harry Piereman and siblings Viola, Eva, Robert, and Jimmy. She was a loving...

Aug 10, 2014

Jones, Elmer A. beloved husband of the late Cleo V. Jones (Nee Horseman) devoted father of Elmer C. Jones of Pasadena and his wife Patricia, Patricia Maize of Glen Burnie and the late Kenneth, David J. Jones of Pasadena and the late Mary Joan. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Jones a Glen...

Aug 9, 2014

Dr. Anastacio “Archie” Reyes de Castro, III passed away on August 9, 2014 while surrounded by family and friends. While he had a quiet demeanor, Archie delighted in telling corny jokes and goofy stories. All who knew Archie described him as thoughtful and kind. He had a fondness for wearing bowties, playing his acoustic guitar and bass guitar, and listening...

Aug 9, 2014

Chaney, On August 9, 2014 JoAnn C. (Nee Heiland) beloved wife of the late James Chaney Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road PASADENA on Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM Where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Cremation services...

Aug 8, 2014

Pamela Frances Gloss, 66, a resident of Severna Park/Glen Burnie passed away on August 8, 2014. She was born on June 3, 1948 to the late Anthony and Peggy Dmytrow. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter , Susan Gloss. Pamela is survived  by her sister, Dale Norris and her husband Ken Norris, Daughter, Natalie...

Aug 1, 2014

Smelser, Mary Katherine, on August 1, 2014, Mary Katherine Smelser, (nee Cox), age 75, passed away at home after a brief illness.  She was born in Baltimore, Md. on July 2, 1939. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Edwin A. Cox and Mary V. Cox (nee Buchman), her birth parents, Joseph P. Fleig and Katherine T. Strazynsky, and...

Jul 31, 2014

I find it difficult to put this family’s loss into the written word. All of the family and dear friends will have to learn how to live without the physical presence of this most remarkable man. He was our father and patriarch, and loved by all who have ever known him. I believe he died content knowing how proud his...

Jul 31, 2014

WAJTKOWICZ, JOSEPH A., Sr., 88, of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Avoca, Pennsylvania on March 18, 1926.  He spent three years in the Merchant Marines. He retired from the Buffalo Tank Division of Bethelem Steel Corporation as a General Foreman in 1982. After retirement he stayed active...

Jul 28, 2014

Personett, Phillip Stanley, Sr. beloved husband of Dolores M. Personett (Nee Bilenki) devoted father of Phillip of Pasadena and Dee of Colorado, dear brother of Gary Personett and Mark Personett of Glen Burnie, Paula Redmond of Glen Burnie, Kathy Personett of Brooklyn Park and the late Carol Croke, loving grandfather of Asher of West Virginia, Peyton and Delilah, both of...

Jul 27, 2014

Ziranski, on July 27, 2014 Edward Mark "SKIP" devoted father of Edward J. Ziranski, William M. Ziranski, Sandra L. Mackenzie, Debra K. Ziranski and the late Carol A. Ditman. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road PASADENA on Thursday...

Jul 27, 2014

Greenbeck, James E. beloved husband of Lorraine E. Greenbeck (Nee Feuerstein) devoted father of Donna E. Greenbeck-Marsh of Pasadena, loving grandfather of Blake T. and Logan Z. Greenbeck-Marsh, both of Pasadena, dear father-in-law of Stephen D. Marsh of Pasadena. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Mr. Greenbeck is preceded death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Mr. Greenbeck an...

Jul 26, 2014

Eva Ann Carlsen, 71, of Pasadena, Md. passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 after a short battle with cancer, with family at her side. She was born in Baltimore, Md. on November 18, 1942 to the late Anna May and William John Flynn Sr.  She retired from Anne Arundel County School Board as a custodian in 2004. She is survived by...

Jul 23, 2014

Frank ( Franko ) William Lewis of Pasadena, MD ( formerly of ( Brooklyn, MD ) passed away on July 23rd 2014. Frank loved his family, friends and dogs. He touched many peoples lives on his path through his journey of life and will continue to do so on his next journey. He is survived by his father Conda Lewis,...

Jul 22, 2014

Robert Dennis Dodson, age 64 of Summerville, SC and formerly of Pasadena, MD passed away on July 22, 2014 of natural causes. He was born on June 19, 1950 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert Lee Dodson and the late Helen (Arnold) Dodson. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Betty (Mauerhan) Dodson and five children...

Jul 20, 2014

Elbert Clayton Batton, age 71 of Delaware and formerly of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on July 20, 2014 at Delaware Hospice. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 16, 1942 to the late Elbert Clayton Batton, Sr. and Julia (Schaum) Batton He graduated from St. Mary's of Annapolis High School and attended 2 years of college at the University...

Jul 19, 2014