Obituaries

Feb 8, 2023

Michael Joseph Mason Sr, passed away in Glen Burnie, Maryland, on February 8, 2023, at the age of 89. Michael was born in New Jersey in October of 1933 and moved at a young age to Baltimore, Maryland with his family.  At age 19, Michael enlisted in the Marine Corps and spent ten weeks in boot camp at Paris...

Feb 4, 2023

Terry L. Devilbiss, beloved husband of Emily C Devilbiss devoted father of Danna Cabel, loving son of Terry G. Devilbiss and the late Debra Kirkendall, dear brother of Kimberly Chadwell and her husband Kevin Chadwell, Sr, Theresa Kirkendall and her husband David Gibson, dear uncle of Christina Chadwell, and Kevin Chadwell, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Jan 31, 2023

Willaim C. Davis, Sr., beloved husband of  66 years to Gola Jean Davis, devoted father of William C. Davis,Jr. "Buddy" and his wife Marlene "Vicky", Gola Lynn Wanken and her husband Charles, and the late James Mervin Davis, dear brother of Mary Franklin and the late Robert Davis and Gloria Wood, dear father-n-law of Alison Davis, loving grandfather of Matthew...

Jan 31, 2023

William E. "Will" Drocella, dear husband of Destanie T. Drocella, Loving father of Carter, Arron, Everleigh and the late Elena Drocella, dear brother of Angela, Robert and Shianne. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Loving grandson of the late Mary Elizabeth Drocella.

Will was born in Maryland on April 23, 1995, to his parents the late William...

Jan 29, 2023

Dora J. Melton, beloved wife of Morris D. Melton, devoted mother of Pam J. Robinson and her husband Chip, William Melton and his wife Elizabeth, Virginia A. Wetherington and her husband Stuart, dear sister of Willard F. Kibler, Sr. and his wife Betty, and the late Leroy Kibler and his wife the late Jean, the late Betty Rhinehart and...

Jan 29, 2023

Ellen Marie Sellner, age 95, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on January 29, 2023, surrounded by her immediate family.

Ellen was born on February 7, 1927, to Rose & Paul Zeller of Baltimore, MD and immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Ellen attended St. Mary Star of the Sea Grade School and Southern High School....

Jan 24, 2023

Laurie A. Fischbach devoted mother of Jennifer L. Fischbach and her fiancé Norman Edwards, Stephanie A. Dallas and her husband Chris, dear sister of Kelly L. Cashen and her husband Danny, dear aunt of Michael and Danielle Cashen, dear niece of Billy and Dawn Fromm and Dottie Geppi, special cousin of Kristy Crampton, Christopher and Tyler Fromm, loving grandmother...

Jan 21, 2023

Homer Roland Ash, beloved husband of the late Miriam Joan Ash and the late Alberta S. Ash, devoted father of Homer Edward Ash, George Nathan Ash, Margaret Susan Hughart, Shirley Ann White and Donald E. Ash, dear brother of Charles Edward Ash, Thomas Larry Ash, Peggy Sue Ash and Joeph Nathan Ash. Also survived by three grandchildren.

Homer was born...

Jan 19, 2023

Margaret F. Alegre, beloved wife of the late Frederick Alegre, devoted mother of Frederick L. Alegre, David A. Alegre and his wife Dawn, Jonathan R. Alegre, Michelie R. Switzer and her husband Danny, Sr. and Lloyd S. Alegre, dear sister of JoAnn Brown and Louise Quigley, loving grandmother of Danny, Jr, Jessica, Elija, Josiah, Gabrielle and Lina, loving great-grandmother...

Jan 15, 2023

Louis Francis Durschlag "Lou" passed away on January 15, 2023. Beloved husband of Marge Durschlag; devoted father of Paula Wilkins (John); loving grandfather of Taylor, Emma and Brooke; dear great-grandfather of Malayah. Lou was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Anna Durschlag. He is survived by many other friends and family.

Lou enjoyed playing pool, listening to oldies,...

Jan 15, 2023

Allen John Turek passed away at his Glen Burnie residence on January 15, 2023. Beloved husband of 65 years to Mary Jo Turek (nee Chisolm); devoted father of 4 children; loving grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of James Turek.  Allen was predeceased by his parents Frank and Alice Turek and his brother Frank Turek.

Allen was...

Jan 13, 2023

On Friday, January 13, 2023, Marianne Parsons, a loving Mother, Sister, and Friend of Glen Burnie, MD passed away at age 73. Marianne is preceded in death by her parents, Helmut and Lizbeth Dahm of West Germany and survived by her son, Christopher. In the 1970’s with just a single suitcase in hand, Marianne headed to America to pursue...

Jan 13, 2023

Richard C. Fahlteich known fondly as Rick, passed away on Friday January 13, 2023 after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. His spirit is carried on by his beautiful wife Helen and his 3 children, Mel (Mike), Sue (Mark) and Rick (Vanessa), along with his 7 grandchildren: Mackenzie, Hunter, Chase, Noah, Riley, Cooper and India and two great grandsons,...

Jan 13, 2023

Robert Lange Duckett, Jr, beloved husband of the late Nancy Lee Duckett, devoted father of Robert L. Duckett and his wife Laura, Joseph M. Duckett and his wife Beth, Constance M. West and her husband David, Edward J. Duckett and his wife Crystal and the late Richard J. Duckett and Mary M. Duckett. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 12...

Jan 11, 2023

Helen Carolyn Forrest born 04/25/1926 was called to be with her Lord in heaven on 01/11/2023. She was born in Baltimore to the late Charles and Catherine Healy Bilzer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Wallace P. "Wally" Forrest; sisters, Margaret Frazzitta and Amelia Moran and brothers, Charles Bilzer and John Bilzer.

Jan 11, 2023

Michelle Elliott, beloved wife of Charlie Elliott, devoted mother of Andrew Elliott and her fur baby Luna, loving daughter of William and Cheryl Russell, dear sister of Chad Walker, Shawn Walker and the late Shannon Walker, dear aunt of Britni Parker, Brionna Parker and Shaun Furtado.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the family owned and...

Jan 8, 2023

James Frank Smelter Jim passed away on January 8 th, 2023- Jim is survived by his wife Lilian Smelter who he was married to for 71 years. His daughter Sharon Aburn and her husband Gregg. His daughter Kim Reis and significant other Mark Bitzel. He was a beloved grandpop to 8 grandchildren. He was great grandpop to 19 and...

Jan 7, 2023

Born: May 8, 2931

Deceased: January 7, 2023

Hazel Adele Samuel, 91 passed away on January 7, 2023, at Kind Hearts Assisted Living in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Known as Adele, she was born on May 8, 1931, in South Baltimore and lived her entire life there and in Brooklyn Park. She married George...

Jan 7, 2023

Anna G. Sharp, beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Sharp, devoted mother of Ray E Sharp and his wife Sharon, Chris Sharp and his fiancé Melody, Will Brown and the late Michael Sharp, dear mother-in-law of Regina Miller, dear sister of the late Frank Sawyer and Edward Sawyer, loving grandmother of Mike, Anna, Tylor, RJ, Devin and Kayla....

Jan 6, 2023

Janet Virginia Moser suddenly passed away on January 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James L. Moser; devoted mother of Jeff Moser and Mikey Moser.

Family and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY POLYNIAK & COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road Pasadena, Maryland 21122 on Wednesday January 11, 2023...