Obituaries

Aug 25, 2014

KATHLEEN JOYCE RUCKS on August 25, 2014.  Kathleen is survived by her loving husband Carl Rucks; devoted daughter Kimberlee Webb and dear grandchildren Jessica Ray and Alexander Webb. She is also survived by many loving family and friends. Kathleen enjoyed sewing, making crafts and crocheting.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3024...

Aug 24, 2014

Zakas, On August 24, 2014, Alverta Cecilia Zakas (nee Salamone), formerly of Catonsville. Dear sister of Theresa, Julio and Victor Salamone. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including her nephew and Godson Stephen G. Formwalt. Graveside Services will be held in the Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens (200 East Padonia Road., Lutherville, Md. 21093), on Wednesday at 11 AM  Interment immediately...

Aug 24, 2014

Thacker, Vivian A. beloved wife of the late William M. Thacker, Jr., devoted mother of Nancy J. Linton of Pasadena and the late William C. Thacker, dear mother-in-law of Francis (Butch) Linton and Debra Thacker, both of Pasadena, loving grandmother of Timothy W. Linton and William C. Thacker, both of Pasadena, dear sister of Loraine Henkel, Marian Shipley, both of...

Aug 20, 2014

Welsh, On August 20, 2014 Crystal M (Nee Morgan. She was an amazing wife, loving mother, one of a kind daughter, a daughter-in-law you could only dream of, and the best friend any sister could ask for. Anyone that talked to Crystal immediately felt as though she was family to them. She was loved by anyone and everyone with a caring...

Aug 19, 2014

Laxton, Buddy Delano, beloved husband of Christine A. Laxton (Nee Lemon), dear father of Donna R. Golis of Pasadena and her husband Louis, Jerry T. Laxton of Pasadena and his wife Sharon, loving grandfather of Kristy of Preston, MD, Jenna, of Pasadena, Sarah of Greensboro, MD, Heather, Garret, Bryce and Shane, all of Pasadena, loving great grandfather of Kylie of...

Aug 19, 2014

On August 19, 2014 Clifford W. Jackson died peacefully at age 84; beloved husband of 60 years to Virginia (nee Kent) Jackson, devoted father of Shirley Niemeyer and husband Andy, Mary Bruno and husband Scott , Annella Fusselbaugh and husband Bruce, T. Joseph Jackson and wife Carie, and Paul Jackson and wife Cheryl; cherished grandfather of Kelsey, Sarah, Grace, Cecilia,...

Aug 17, 2014

Fiaschetti, Dominic J., Sr. beloved husband of Maryann Fiaschetti (Nee Nagle) devoted father of Dominic J. Fiaschetti, Jr. of Gambrills, Anthony Fiaschetti of Texas, Michael Fiaschetti of Baltimore and Kelly Harvey of Brooklyn Park, loving son of Marie Fiaschetti of New York and the late Leonard Fiaschetti, dear brother of Leonard Fiaschetti of New York, James Fiaschetti of Louisiana,...

Aug 17, 2014

Weyrich, Carroll M. beloved husband of the late Caroline L. Weyrich (Nee Steinfort) devoted father of Bill Weyrich of Pasadena, Bob Weyrich and his wife Eva of Pasadena, dear brother of Doris Cerreta and her husband Michael of Woodlawn and the late Charlotte Williams. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Weyrich a Pasadena resident since 1948 was born...

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...