All Obituaries
Elaine Ridgeway Baltimore
On March 29, 2023, Elaine Margaret Ridgeway passed after a courageous fight with cancer. She was 73.
Born the daughter of Roland and Mary E. (nee Elder) Ridgway in Baltimore, she would come to live in the Glen Burnie area and finally in York, Pa.
Elaine is a graduate of Glen Burnie High School, class of 1967. After finishing school she worked for over 20 years at Fort George G. Meade in the printing service for the Army. She performed many functions in the...
On March 29, 2023, Elaine Margaret Ridgeway passed after a courageous fight with cancer. She was 73.
Born the daughter of Roland and Mary E. (nee Elder) Ridgway in Baltimore, she would come...
William "Scott" Mekins Baltimore
"Scott' William John Mekins, Jr., 52, of Parkville, Maryland, entered into eternal rest March 18, 2023, to be with his Lord. Scott was born on August 12, 1970, to William and Nancy Mekins in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Catonsville High School in 1988 and later enlisted in the United States Army as a 63Y Track Vehicle Mechanic. He served on active duty from March 1, 1989 to February 28, 1992. Scott was a Specialist in Operation Desert Shield...
"Scott' William John Mekins, Jr., 52, of Parkville, Maryland, entered into eternal rest March 18, 2023, to be with his Lord. Scott was born on August 12, 1970, to William and Nancy...
Linda Schneider-Kendrik Bethesda
On March 10, 2023, Linda Lee Schneider-Kendrik, age 68, passed following a long illness bravely borne.
Born the daughter of William and Gladys (nee Pace) Forsythe in Bethesda, Maryland, she would travel the United States with her Navy family ultimately settling in Derwood.
Linda was a graduate of Rockville High School. During her secondary education she worked at NIH and after more than 30 years of service, retired in a Management position.
She was a "big Disney fan,"...
On March 10, 2023, Linda Lee Schneider-Kendrik, age 68, passed following a long illness bravely borne.
Born the daughter of William and Gladys (nee Pace) Forsythe in Bethesda, Maryland, she would...
On February 28, 2023, George E. Laupp passed at the age of 91.
Born and raised in Westport, George would come to settle and spend the balance of his life in Glen Burnie.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, who served his country as an Airman 1st Class, Engine Mechanic. George worked as a Union Brewery worker, IBBW, at G. Heileman Brewery a landmark of our area for many years. He was married to his dear wife of over 60 years Patricia who passed in 2020. ...
On February 28, 2023, George E. Laupp passed at the age of 91.
Born and raised in Westport, George would come to settle and spend the balance of his life in Glen Burnie.
He was a veteran...
Sadly on February 16, 2023, Nicholas Bruce Hampe, know to those who love him as "Nick," passed, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness bravely borne. He was just 33.
Born the son of Bruce Norman and "Debbie" (nee Golden) Hampe, he would live his life as a resident of Glen Burnie. Nick is a graduate of Cardinal Gibbons Catholic High School, of which he was very proud, and a former student of St. Philip Neri Catholic School. He earned a Bachelors of...
Sadly on February 16, 2023, Nicholas Bruce Hampe, know to those who love him as "Nick," passed, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness bravely borne. He was just...
Robert Phillips, Jr. Miami, Fl
On February 11, 2023, Robert Earl Phillips, Jr., passed at his residence. He was 74.
Born the son of Robert E. Sr. and Anna Rose (nee Lowe) in Miami, Florida, he would come to settle in Glen Burnie for the balance of his years.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He would come home and find a career in the Telecommunications field working for C&P Telephone and Verizon and ultimately retiring from Lucent Technologies.. Following his retirement...
On February 11, 2023, Robert Earl Phillips, Jr., passed at his residence. He was 74.
Born the son of Robert E. Sr. and Anna Rose (nee Lowe) in Miami, Florida, he would come to settle in...
Valerie Lorraine Barley went home to be with Jesus on February 10, 2023 at the age of 62, after a lengthy illness.
Valerie was born to Donald and Winifred Barley ( both late) on November 4, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a dear and beloved sister to four brothers, the late Robert William of Purcellville, Va, 2014, the late Lawrence Timothy of Rising Sun, Md., 2020 Thomas J. and Lance C. of Glen Burnie, Md with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Valerie was a kind and loving...
Valerie Lorraine Barley went home to be with Jesus on February 10, 2023 at the age of 62, after a lengthy illness.
Valerie was born to Donald and Winifred Barley ( both late) on November 4,...
Joe Dale LaFon II, known to those who loved him as "Casey," was born in Annapolis, Maryland on February 12, 1965. He is preceded in death by his beloved son Corey, and survived by his children Joe LaFon III (Joey) and Joshua LaFon, granddaughter Eevee, along with his father Joe LaFon and his wife Sandy, mother Nancy Barnett, and sisters Barbara Nixon and Karen Hoffman.
Casey graduated from Glen Burnie High School and went on to become a master carpenter. Casey was an accomplished...
Joe Dale LaFon II, known to those who loved him as "Casey," was born in Annapolis, Maryland on February 12, 1965. He is preceded in death by his beloved son Corey, and survived by his children Joe...
On January 24, 2023, Eugene P. Drinkard, Sr. passed at the age of 89.
Born the son of Edward C. and Olive (nee McGowan) in Baltimore he would come to spend his years in Glen Burnie.
Eugene, a proud veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War, served with the "Sundowners" VF- 111, as an Airman Machinist Mate 3rd Class.
Following the war he worked for BGE for 37 years retiring as a Service Technician. Eugene was a really hard worker who was...
On January 24, 2023, Eugene P. Drinkard, Sr. passed at the age of 89.
Born the son of Edward C. and Olive (nee McGowan) in Baltimore he would come to spend his years in Glen Burnie.
Eugene, a...
On January 10, 2023, Margaret Walda Granger (ne'e Kammerer), passed. She was 88.
Born the daughter of John Frank and Elizabeth Margaret (ne'e Zimmerer) Kammerer in Baltimore, she would be a life long Glen Burnie resident. Margaret was a loving grandmother, who loved fixing up her garden every year and enjoyed going on shopping sprees every Saturday with her daughter. She adored all animals and it was said that strays would always find their way to her and Margaret took...
On January 10, 2023, Margaret Walda Granger (ne'e Kammerer), passed. She was 88.
Born the daughter of John Frank and Elizabeth Margaret (ne'e Zimmerer) Kammerer in Baltimore, she...
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