Obituaries

Charles Dougherty

Jun 11, 2021

Charles John Dougherty, 95, a life-long resident of Glen Burnie, MD, died on Friday, June 11 of natural causes. Born on October 3, 1925 in Baltimore, MD to the late John A. and Annabelle (nee Eckard) Dougherty, Charles served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and fought in Okinawa during World War 2. After being discharged, he worked as a...

Michael Swank

Jun 8, 2021

Michael Thomas Swank, beloved husband of 39 years to his amazing wife Karen M. Swank (Nee Miller) devoted father of Bonnie Healy, Linda Jamesson and her husband Michael and the late Johnathan Willis, dear brother of Sherry Borror and her husband Paul, Cheryl Young and her husband Ron and the late Ron Swank, loving grandfather of Michael Magaha, Katie Leiss,...

Kenneth Knisely, Jr.

Jun 5, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) Shover Knisely Jr., age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Baltimore, Maryland. Survived by his mother, Rose Hockenberry and step-father, Tom Hockenberry, daughter Krystal Knisely, his brother James Knisely (Jude Knisely), sister Cheryl Brunelle (Craig Brunelle), girlfriend Judy Goodwin and nieces and nephews, Jaime Knisely, Sarah Malicoat, Craig Brunelle II, Krista Davis...

Crystal Mclaughlin

Jun 4, 2021

Crystal Nicole McLaughlin

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road PASADENA on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at which time a memorial service will be held.

John Otradovec

Jun 4, 2021

John Knowles Otradovec Retired Purchasing Agent John K. Otradovec, 88, who retired in 1990 as a purchasing agent for Westinghouse passed away suddenly, Friday, June 4th at his Pasadena home. The Baltimore native was born November 4, 1932, the son of James Sr. and Hannah Elanora Knowles Otradovec, brother James Otradovec Jr. He graduated from City College and with...

Erin Rotili

Jun 3, 2021

Erin Denise Rotili, age 64, passed on June 3, 2021 while in her home in Pasadena, Maryland with her long-time love, Bob Bullock.

Born to Mary Ann and Ernest Rotili, Erin was raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney Ridley, grandson Skyler Ridley, her sisters Mary Jo Brenner and Darci Simmen, and brother...

Dennis Clegg, Sr.

Jun 1, 2021

Dennis K. Clegg, Sr. beloved husband of Patricia Clegg, devoted father of Denise Arthaud, Marcella Saunders, Mary DePergola, Tammy Reynolds, Virginia Campbell, Melissa King and Dennis Clegg, Jr. dear brother of James Baker and Corrina Eddy. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dennis was born in West Virginia on September 1, 1944 and died in the...

Robert Sinsky, Sr.

May 27, 2021

Robert James Sinsky, Sr. passed away on May 27, 2021 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Bernadette A. Sinsky; devoted father of Bob, Jr. and his wife Debra, Paul Sinsky, Christian and his wife Christina, Sarah Sinsky and Joshua Sinsky; dear grandfather of sixteen, brother of Rick Sinsky and Thelma Mackey; nephew of Larry Glowacki and six cousins.

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Margaret Grooms

May 25, 2021

It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved wife and mother, Margaret Betty Grooms. Margaret was born on September 15, 1938 and sorrowfully passed away on May 25, 2021.

Family and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road Pasadena,...

Christina Rankin

May 25, 2021

Christina Rankin passed away on May 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Marvin J. Rankin; and mother of deceased son Robert B. Rankin and deceased daughter Cynthia M. Rowels devoted mother of Connie L. Brown and fiance Robert Ghrist;

loving sister of Caroline Freund; dear grandmother of Christina Rankin, Jaylin Rankin, Brittany Tanner and husband Terrance...

Brenda Bartholomew

May 24, 2021

Brenda J. (Sands) Bartholomew beloved wife of William E. Bartholomew, loving mother of Kimberly J. Collins and her husband Thomas, William E. Bartholomew, Jr. and his wife Donna, and Brian K. Bartholomew and his wife Amy. Cherished grandmother of Thomas Collins and his wife Lisa, David Collins and his wife Brandy, Brooks Bartholomew and his wife Faith, Blake Bartholomew,...

Darryl Preissler

May 22, 2021

Darryl Leonard Preissler passed away on May 22, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. Beloved husband of Michele D. Preissler; loving father of Joshua Preissler and Christina Marie Ballard; devoted grandfather of Aiden Wesley Scott; dear son of Eva Preissler and brother of Lenore Bosheers, Brian Preissler, Joe Preissler and Keith Preissler.

Darryl was born in Maryland...

Paul Boyce, Jr.

May 22, 2021

Paul E. Boyce Jr was a devoted father of Paul E. Boyce III and his partner Candy Princehorn, Tanya Sue Brookman, Cynthia Mull and her husband Derek, Crystal Bond and her husband Al.  He was also a loving grandfather to Dillon, Destiny, Delany, Teagan, Tahlia and Dominic. Paul was born in Cumberland Maryland on August 13, 1947 to his...

William Busch, Jr

May 21, 2021

William Edward Busch, Jr. passed away on May 21, 2021. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the second of seven children of the late William E. Busch & Marie Furman Busch. After a short time living in Ohio, his parents purchased a home in what was then a new development in Dundalk. It was there that he had his...

George Steinbock

May 17, 2021

George Nelson Steinbock, born in Baltimore, MD and a resident of Calabash NC went home to be with his heavenly Father on May 17, 2021. George is survived by his daughter Susan Rowe (Joseph), his son Craig Steinbock (Kari), his daughter Kathy Steinbock (William Cook). His beloved family also includes his granddaughter Stephanie Eastham (Brett), granddaughter Kaleigh Jordan (Jax...

Scott Dickerson

May 16, 2021

On Sunday, May 16, 2021, Scott Christopher Dickerson passed away unexpectedly at the University of Maryland Medical Center, at the age of 53.

Scott was born on 1/20/1968 in Baltimore, MD to James William and Ruth Marie (Romansky) Dickerson, who preceded him in death. Scott grew up in Pasadena MD, and resided in Westminster MD. Scott was...

Richard Whorten "Dick"

May 14, 2021

Richard Allen Whorten “Dick” was born on January 3rd, 1940 in Sharon PA to the late Emanuel Alonzo Whorten and Theresa Olga Krayniak. Affectionately know by his mother as Dicksey Doodlebug he is a graduate of John’s Hopkins University, he proudly served in the Army from 1960 through 1963. Dick worked for the Department of Defense for over 20...

Dorothy Bradley

May 13, 2021

Dorothy Louise Bradley passed away on May 13, 2021.

Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 10 AM at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Cemetery 4760 Mountain Road Pasadena, Maryland 21122.

Debra Haynes

May 13, 2021

Debra Lynn Haynes (66 years) beloved wife of the late Sergeant 1st Class Samuel Lee Haynes, devoted mother of Nicholas Michael Haynes, Christopher Lee Haynes, and the late Michael Joseph Haynes, dear mother-in-law of Beth L. Haynes, dear sister of James L. Allen and George Michael Dureggar, loving grandmother of Hunter A. Haynes, Rilyn H. Haynes and Isaiah L. Haynes....

Richard Covert

May 10, 2021

Richard M. Covert beloved husband of the late Gladys Covert, devoted stepfather of Cindy Sterling and her boyfriend Kevin Geisler, his beloved fur baby Mattison Grace, loving son of Doris Covert and the late Carl Covert, dear brother of the late Carl Covert, dear brother-in-law of Pat Covert. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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