Obituaries

Elizabeth Scruggs

Jan 11, 2017

Elizabeth Geis Scruggs, 81, passed away in her home in Baltimore, January 11, 2017. She is survived by her two beloved children, Thomas Scruggs and Sallie Scruggs Lange. Mrs. Scruggs, a retired real estate agent, was an active member of Cub Hill Bible Presbyterian Church. Family will receive friends at McCully'-Polyniak Funeral Home, P.A., (Brooklyn),  237 E. Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore MD...

William Reckline

Jan 11, 2017

On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Will Reckline, aka Sandbar Willy, 'passed over the bar' when our God called him Home. Will is survived by his loving wife of 32 'wonderful' years, Pat (nee Moon) aka Cybil. Also by his 3 beautiful daughters and their spouses, Karen and Bruce, Lisa and Dave and Dori and John, his amazing grandchildren, Amanda,...

Ronald Reinhardt Sr.

Jan 6, 2017

On January 6th, 2017, Ronald Joseph Reinhardt Sr. suddenly passed away at age 78. Devoted husband of 35 years to Jean Mardel Reinhardt; loving father and grandfather. Survived by six children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his parents the late Melvin "Jake" and Frances Reinhardt and daughter Lisa Reinhardt Fairall. He lived in...

Joseph Romanchak Jr.

Jan 6, 2017

Joseph Romanchak, Jr

September 11, 1967 - January 6, 2017

While resting and surrounded by a gathering of loved ones, Joey Romanchak (Joseph Romanchak, Jr) passed away Friday evening, January 6th. His spirit is carried on by his mother, Celeste Romanchak, four surviving siblings, five nieces and nephews, three great-nieces and nephews in Maryland and...

Vaughn Fox

Jan 6, 2017

Vaughn Perry Fox on January 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Margaret J. Fox; loving father of Margaret A. Hudert, Michael D. Sullivan, Jr., Thomas K. Sullivan, Sr., and Staralea Ross; dear brother of Robert J. Fox and TJ Fox; grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 7.

Vaughn proudly served his country in the United States Army, he was...

Helena West

Jan 2, 2017

Helena West on January 2, 2017.

Family and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road (PASADENA) on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:30 PM. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park.

Lois Stramella

Jan 2, 2017

Lois Margaret Stramella passed away on January 2, 2017. Beloved daughter of Dorothy and the late Oscar Lowman; loving mother of Jeffrey Stramella (Trish) and Scott Stramella; dear sister of Jane Frazier (David);  cherished grandmother of Brady Leisher, Jaxson Stramella and Grace Stramella ; dear aunt of Tom and Kara Frazier.  Lois was preceded in death by her grandparents...

Mary Thompson

Dec 31, 2016

Mary Mae Thompson was born to William Noel Wheat and Virginia Wheat on May 10, 1933. She was married on May 22, 1954 to Dewey Clarence Thompson. They had two children Dennis and William. She is preceded in death by her husband Dewey and her son Dennis along with her parents. Mary enjoyed reading, old movies and her Church...

Ada Brown

Dec 30, 2016

Ada Viola Brown (nee: Bunch), was born on May 8, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was raised by Henry and Edna (Tindle) Bunch; both are now deceased. She was the second oldest of four children and was preceded in death by her oldest sister, Rose Neville. She is survived by her two brothers: Henry Bunch, Jr. and Daniel Bunch....

Donald West, Sr

Dec 28, 2016

Donald John West , Sr., 85 of Pasadena passed away December 28, 2016. He was born January 12, 1931, to Walter and Thelma West. He was preceded in death by beloved wife of 62 years Ruth L. West nee Reams. He was also preceded in death by siblings Gloria Becker, Walter West, Jr., Gilbert West and grandson Ray L....

Richard Michocki

Dec 28, 2016

Richard Michocki, 82, (son of the late Hazel D. (nee Jordan) and Edward J. Michocki) died peacefully at The Johns Hopkins Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. A native of Baltimore City, he attended Southern High School, Class of 1953, where he played lacrosse and football. Served as a Military Police officer in the United States Army, and spent...

Virginia Leuschner

Dec 28, 2016

Leuschner, on December 28, 2016, Virginia Mae (nee Stagnoli), of Baltimore. Beloved wife of Wesley F. Leuschner. Loving mother of Barbara, Joseph and Mary. Dearest sister of Olivia, Verna, Pauline, Zaccari, Arnold, Paul, Bertha and Jowanda. Loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the family-owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A.,...

Maxie Groin

Dec 28, 2016

On December 28, 2016 Maxie Geraldine (Lewis) Groin, resident of Baltimore died at Saint Agnes Hospital. She was married to the late Michael Groin, Sr.; devoted mother of Jerrie Clinch and Michael Groin, Jr.

Maxie was born on August 30, 1943 in Virginia to the late William and Estelle (Fee) Lewis and had two brothers, the late Conda, Billy Lewis...

Dawn Rottman

Dec 28, 2016

Rottman, Dawn Ann, on December 28, 2016, Dawn Ann Rottman (nee Grimes), of Pigtown. Beloved wife of the late George Joseph Rottman, Sr., who passed in 2008. Loving mother of Dawn N. Rottman, Candy L. Rottman, and George Joseph Rottman, Jr.  Dearest sister of the late Jack Grimes. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

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William Retz

Dec 28, 2016

William F. Retz, Sr. (Pop) William Frederick Retz, Sr,, 86 of Pasadena, MD passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016 at Hospice of the Chesapeake, Severna Park, MD. He was born on December 17, 1930 in Balttimore, MD to the late Carl C. and Sophia (Arenz) Retz.  He was preceded in death by his wife Anna M. (Gloria) Retz,...

Phyllis Hugel

Dec 26, 2016

On December 26, 2016 heaven welcomed one of it's most truly amazing angels. Phyllis Ann Hugel (Kellenbenz) born on 12/4/1939  at age 77, found peace after fighting a long battle with cancer. She went home to join her husband of 59 years Ronald W Hugel , Sr who passed on 12/8/2015. She is survived by her brother Kenneth Kellenbenz,...

Robert Jones

Dec 25, 2016

Robert K. Jones, Sr. passed away on December 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Joan Jones; loving father of Robert K. Jones, Jr., Steven Jones, Ronald Johnson, the late Robert Johnson and the late Scott Johnson. He is also survived by 9 grandchilden and 4 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK...

Mildred Caldwell

Dec 24, 2016

Mildred H Caldwell, age 96 entered into Gods loving care, Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Hanover hospital. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 15, 1920 the daughter of Charles and Madilte Ryer, loving wife of the late Ronald H. Caldwell. Mildred was a dancer and studied ballet and toe dancing at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. She enjoyed ballroom...

Angela Gauss

Dec 20, 2016

Gauss, On December 20, 2016 Angela R (Nee Luciani) beloved wife of the late Jack E. Gauss, devoted mother of Adrienne L Hughes and her husband Rayner B. Hughes, Jacklyn G. Langdon and her husband Halsey W. Langdon.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Our Lady of the Chesapeake Church  8325 Ventnor Avenue (PASADENA).on...

Jay Lancaster

Dec 20, 2016

Jay Gordon Lancaster, 68, of Essex, Maryland, passed away in his home on Tuesday, December 20th. He is survived by his son Bryan Bassett, wife Nicole and children, Jera, Evan, and Rylan; his daughter Christie (Lancaster) Phelps, husband Bryan and children Katelynn and Austin; son Jason Lancaster, wife Lindsay and children Celia and Gwen; his sister Marcia (Lancaster) Coleman,...