Obituaries

Virginia L. Bender

Virginia L. Bender

Jul 17, 2025

Virginia Lee Bender (Bowen-Curtis) passed away peacefully, with her daughters by her side on July 17th, 2025, at the age of 83 following a brief illness.

Virginia (Ginny) enjoyed gambling at the casinos, playing slot machines, hanging out at her favorite pub while sipping on Baileys & coffee, enjoying a Kamikaze shot (as they called it at casa kami's - guess...

Joyce L Lawson

Joyce L Lawson

Jul 16, 2025

Joyce L Lawson, beloved wife of the late Harry M. Lawson Sr. Loving mother to Teresa, Cathy, and the late Harry M. Lawson Jr. (Nicole) departed this earthly world and joined her beloved husband and son. Proud grandmother to Matthew, Jeremy, Joshua, Kyle, Paul, Brooke and Ashley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joyce's happiest times were...

Roxanne E Dixon White

Roxanne E Dixon White

Jul 13, 2025

Roxanne Elizabeth (Gibbs) Dixon White passed away July 13, 2025. Known for her big heart, loud personality and warm smile, she will be remembered by all, especially her girls.

Born on October 27, 1957, in Baltimore, Roxanne was a lifetime resident of Maryland. She was born to Calvin & Lillian Gibbs of Pasadena. She is survived by her sister, Tania Dee...

Hugo Nathaniel Kriewald

Hugo Nathaniel Kriewald

Jul 11, 2025

With hearts full of love and unimaginable sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved baby boy, Hugo Nathaniel Kriewald, who was born into the arms of our Savior on July 11, 2025.

Though his time with us was brief, Hugo’s presence left an eternal imprint on our hearts. His name was chosen with deep meaning: Hugo, meaning "heart, mind, and...

Robert William Friers, Jr

Robert William Friers, Jr

Jul 11, 2025

Robert William Friers, Jr, devoted father of Jennifer N. Friers and Robert William Friers, III, dear brother of Sandy Friers, Susan Scardina and her husband Vince, loving grandfather of Nathan Green, Gage Green, Jossilyn Green, Robert William Friers, IV, loving great grandfather of Alexander Green, Iverlin Green.

Robert was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 22, 1958, to his parents Ruth...

James David Lowrey

James David Lowrey

Jul 10, 2025

James David Lowrey passed away on July 10, 2025. Loving husband of the late Kathleen Howard. He is survived by his grandchildren Melissa Haas, Megan Haas, Christopher Haas Jr.; his stepchildren Michael Prosper and Mary Hall; his sisters Margaret Combs, Judy Lowery; brother Frank Lowery and the late Ronald Lowery. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He...

Kenneth R. Cook

Kenneth R. Cook

Jul 10, 2025

Born May 1, 1951 in Glen Burnie, Kenneth “Cookie” Cook, loving son of William Robert and Rosa Kairis Cook, passed away on July 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife Nancy Daughton Cook, sisters Melody Sue and Linda Lee Cook, nieces Melissa Crouse and Lauren Daughton Smith, nephew Wesley Adam Daughton, great-nieces Addison Paige and Emily Nicole Smith and...

Catherine A Manner

Catherine A Manner

Jul 8, 2025

Catherine Ann (née Mason) Manner

October 10, 1951 – July 8, 2025

Catherine (“Cathy”) Ann Manner, age 73, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away at home on July 8, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family, after facing ALS for 13 years with extraordinary courage and determination. Known for her fierce love of family, loyal friendship, deep compassion, and healing...

Gloria J. Scranton

Gloria J. Scranton

Jul 7, 2025

Gloria Jean Scranton (nee Mudd), 80, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, in York, Pennsylvania. Gloria was born on October 16, 1944, in Baltimore to Horace and Hattie Mudd. She was one of ten daughters born to the couple, eight of which grew to adulthood.

She is survived by one sister, H Dolores Trew of Myrtle Beach, SC. She is...

Morris E. Moreland

Morris E. Moreland

Jul 5, 2025

Morris E. Moreland beloved husband of Valerie B. Moreland, devoted father of Mary E. Wolf and her husband Will, Jennifer L. Russell and her husband John, Morris E. Moreland and his wife Tiffani, dear brother of Keith Moreland, Richard Moreland, Timothy Moreland and his wife Luanne, and the late Darlene Crandall, Bettie Byrd and Barbara Moreland, loving grandfather of Jakob,...

Steven R. Drummer, Jr.

Steven R. Drummer, Jr.

Jul 3, 2025

Steven R Drummer, Jr was born on June 15, 1976, in Baltimore, MD to Steven R Drummer, Sr, and Diana M (Bennett) Minier. Steven loved many things in life. He loved his hobbies. Growing up he would love inventing things. He put lights in shoes before it was a thing, and even in his roller skates. He built the Eiffel...

Margaret E. Karnes

Margaret E. Karnes

Jul 2, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Karnes (nee Pulaski), 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at BWMC. Margaret had resided in Pasadena, Maryland, since 1967. Margaret was born on December 11, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland to Anna and Edward Hahn. She graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1963 and went to work for the National Security Agency until her retirement in...

Timothy P Schwoerer

Timothy P Schwoerer

Jun 30, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Timothy P Schwoerer (Jet Auto & Truck in Pasadena MD). Born 1 of 6 boys to Dolores Staff and Eugene M. Schwoerer.

Tim is survived by Christina Powell, Howard Powell and has now been reunited with his late wife Nancy Schwoerer. Tim had a rough start where he was pushed through...

William Everett Melton, Sr.

William Everett Melton, Sr.

Jun 30, 2025

William Everett Melton, Sr. loving and devoted husband of the late Carolyn Jean Melton, devoted father of Lisa Ann Melton, Bill Melton, II and his wife Michelle, Susan M Burg and her husband Mark, loving grandfather of Billy Melton, III and Andrew Melton, dear brother of Eugene Melton and a host of nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his...

Ronald C. Dillon, Sr.

Ronald C. Dillon, Sr.

Jun 30, 2025

Ronald Chaney Dillon Sr.'s Story

1949 - 2025

Age 76

Pasadena, Maryland

Ronald Chaney Dillon, Sr., 76, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away on June 30, 2025. Born on May 7, 1949, in Linthicum, Maryland, Ronald lived a life marked by dedication—to his family, his work, and his values.

Ronald began his lifelong career in Motorcoach Industry at Dillon's Bus Service in 1964. Where he was...

Sonny M. Sprague, Jr.

Sonny M. Sprague, Jr.

Jun 27, 2025

Harold "Sonny" M. Sprague, Jr. devoted father of Harold Kevin Sprague and his wife Kitty, loving companion of Evelyn Helsel, loving grandfather of Eric, Cheyenne, Savannah and 5 great grandchildren.

Sonny was born in Maryland on February 18, 1944, to his parents Harold and Adele Sprague and passed away suddenly on June 27, 2025, in the Baltimore-Washington Medical Center. 

He was the...

Nicole Ashley Webb

Nicole Ashley Webb

Jun 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nicole Ashley Webb, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Nicole left this world far too soon, but her vibrant spirit and radiant smile will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her.



Nicole is survived by her parents, Wayne Webb, Dee Grimes, and Kevin Grimes; her four cherished children,...

Robert David McDermott

Robert David McDermott

Jun 25, 2025

Robert David McDermott beloved husband of Christine C. McDermott, devoted father of Hope Ann Jaslow, Brian Keith McDermott, Eric Michael McDermott, Lindsay Marie Latorre, Frank Anthony Latorre, and Jordan Tyler McDermott, loving son of Carol Louise Diaz and the late Antonio Diaz, dear brother of Irvin Marshall McDermott, Jessica Evelyn Gnagley and the late Nancy Leigh Crockett. Also survived by...

Robert William Friers, III

Robert William Friers, III

Jun 24, 2025

Robert William Friers, III loving son of Bonnie Friers and the late Robert William Friers, Jr, devoted father of Robert W Friers, IV, dear brother of Christina Poe and Jennifer N Friers, dear uncle of Nathan Green, Gage Green, Jossilyn Green, Kyle Wolfford, Alyssa Poe, and Shaay Poe.

Robert was born in Maryland on September 2, 1986, and passed away in...

Douglas William Brunner

Douglas William Brunner

Jun 24, 2025

Douglas William Brunner passed away on June 24, 2025. Loving husband of Linda Brunner. 

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Thursday June 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Glen Haven Memorial Park.