Obituaries

Shane Thomas West

Shane Thomas West

Oct 10, 2025

Shane West, one of God's bright lights was called home on October 10th. Although, the light may be dimmed it will never be extinguished as the ever-present smile on Shane's face will shine for anyone who witnessed it. Suffice it to say there is a multitude of people who loved him, a list that includes pretty much anyone who ever...

Louise Gay Matthews

Louise Gay Matthews

Oct 10, 2025

Louise Gay Matthews passed away on October 10, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCully Polyniak & Collins Funeral Home, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road Pasadena, Maryland 21122 on Thursday October 16, 2025 from 1-3 PM. At which time a service will begin. 

Linda Lou Deshler

Linda Lou Deshler

Oct 8, 2025

Linda Lou Deshler (Heppding) was born to Fred and Pauline Heppding on July 26, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was one of 8 children, 7 girls and 1 boy.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harley Deshler, mother and father Fred and Pauline Heppding, son Benedict J. Poteet 3rd, son David Deshler, sisters Pamela Miles, Julia...

Mary Elizabeth Scott

Mary Elizabeth Scott

Oct 7, 2025

On October 7, 2025, Mary Elizabeth Scott (Nee Wrightson) beloved wife of the late Earl R. Scott and Loving mother of Angelo A. Scarpulla, Jennifer E. Jolley, Earl R. Scott, Jr and the late John Scarpulla III, Survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Margaret R. Talino, Frederick Burkhardt Wrightson and the late Patrick Anthony Wrightson. Devoted...

Susan Lynn Carson

Susan Lynn Carson

Oct 1, 2025

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Susan Lynn Carson (nee Drasher) unexpectedly departed Earth. Susan (Susie) was born on March 1, 1960 to Mary Regina Young (nee Clarke) and the late Stanley Drasher. Susie was raised in Glen Burnie along with her 4 sisters. Susie graduated from Martin Spalding High School in 1978. On April 6,1979 she married Brian Lee Clark,...

Timothy Edward Ireland

Timothy Edward Ireland

Sep 24, 2025

Timothy Edward Ireland passed away on September 24, 2025. He is survived by daughter's Taylor and Heather Ireland; siblings Deborah I. Farris (Mark), Theresa Covahey (Patrick), Kristine Mammen (Lavy). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Dorothy Ireland, brother Michael Ireland, and sister Kathleen Pulia (Joe). 

Timothy...

Ronald Leo Smith, Sr.

Ronald Leo Smith, Sr.

Sep 24, 2025

Ronald Leo Smith Sr., age 72, of Pasadena, MD, passed away on September 24, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, the seventh child of the late Edna Mae and Charles W Smith. Ronnie is survived by his wife Christine of 47 years, devoted father of daughters Cathy Shiflett and husband Buddy, Casey Welch and husband...

Imelda T. Scheeler

Imelda T. Scheeler

Sep 24, 2025

Imelda T. Scheeler (nee Will) passed away on September 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Scheeler (Buck); loving mother of JoAnn Roper and her husband Donald Roper and Sandra Reals and her husband Dennis Reals, Sr. ; dear grandmother of Jeff (Sandy), Amy (Sergio), Jason, Dennis, Jr., Adam, Kristy (Keith) and Bryan; great-grandmother of Kayla (Chris), Alyssa,...

Jo Ann Hicks

Jo Ann Hicks

Sep 22, 2025



Jo Ann Hicks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 3, 1941, she was the youngest of four children and the only daughter of the late Josephine Marie Biseli and Edward Francis Cashen, Sr. While attending Glen Burnie High School, Jo Ann met the love of her...

Virginia Lee Demers

Virginia Lee Demers

Sep 21, 2025

Virginia L Demers, age 90, of Glen Burnie, MD, passed on September 21, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1934, in Whiteford, MD, at her grandmother's house, born to the late Grace L and Albert M. Myers.

Ginny is survived be her sons Jimmy Demers and his wife Patricia, Dan Demers and his wife Alicia, 4 grandchildren Troy and his...

Arthur Thomas O'Connor

Arthur Thomas O'Connor

Sep 20, 2025

Arthur Thomas O'Connor, beloved husband of the late Shirley Ann O'Connor, devoted father of Gary Thomas O'Connor and his wife Kristine, Joann L. deBullet and the late Leon James deBullet, and the late Craig O'Connor, loving grandfather of Heather O'Connor and husband Dave, Justin O'Connor, Kyle O'Connor and wife Maddie, Danielle deBullet and John Rice and wife Brittanie, loving great...

Shannon C. Sappe

Shannon C. Sappe

Sep 19, 2025

Shannon C. Sappe, 55, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2025 in Pasadena Maryland.

He was born on December 3, 1969 to the late Frank J. Sappe Jr. and Patricia Sappe Hill in Baltimore Maryland.

He attended Chesapeake High School in Pasadena, Maryland and the University of Maryland at College Park.

He was known for his love of animals especially his cats. He...

Ronald Pierson Burr, Sr.

Ronald Pierson Burr, Sr.

Sep 15, 2025

Ronald P. "Ron" Burr, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Annapolis, Maryland. A devoted family man and lifelong Episcopalian, Ron lived a life rooted in service, faith, and love.

Born on January 16, 1947, in Baltimore, Ron was the son of Oscar and Irma Burr. He grew up in Baltimore alongside his siblings and was active in...

Juanita Fay Stansbury

Juanita Fay Stansbury

Sep 14, 2025

Juanita Fay Stansbury, beloved wife of the late Charlie Stansbury, devoted mother of Linda S. Grainge, Bob Swigert, Jr and his wife Debbie and Sandra A. Lucado, dear sister of Clifford Vest, Roy Vest and his wife Diane, Brenda Kennedy and her husband Jim, loving grandmother of Caylee Connelly and her husband Evan, Alyssa Grainge, Timmy Swigert and his wife...

Mary Ann Schonher

Mary Ann Schonher

Sep 14, 2025

Mary Ann Schonher, beloved wife of Thomas Vincent Schonher devoted mother of Nicole M Rummel and her husband Ray, Christine Aquilina and her husband Jim, Kari Bartlett-Silva, dear sister of the late Virginia Ann Bartlett, Rosemary Vedder, Dolores Chase, loving grandmother of Kali Noell Rummel, Alexis Harvey, Zachary Aquilina, Gabriella Aquilina, Elijah Aquilina and Sabrina Avalos, also survived by many...

Pamela L. Underwood

Pamela L. Underwood

Sep 11, 2025

Pamela L. Underwood passed away on September 11, 2025. She is survived by her son's Gregory and Christopher Underwood; Judy Bortner (Mark), James Messick, Virginia Bussink, Donald Messick (Eileen). Preceded in death by James and Theresa Messick, son Joseph DeSalvo and sister Marie Irvin. 

David William Collins

David William Collins

Sep 10, 2025

David William Collins, beloved husband of the late Sherry Lynn Collins, devoted father of Audrey G Collins, dear brother of Donald W. Collins and his wife Lisa, dear uncle of Nic R Collins, Destiny Frazer. Also survived by many relatives and friends.

David was born on March 5, 1962, to his parents Donald and Margaret Collins and passed away in the...

Glenna J. Dorchack

Glenna J. Dorchack

Sep 10, 2025

Glenna J. Dorchack passed away on September 10, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to visit the family owned and operated McCULLY POLYNIAK & COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road Pasadena, Maryland 21122 on Monday September 15, 2025 and Tuesday September 16, 2025 from 7-9 PM only. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday September...

Richard Warren Martens Jr.

Richard Warren Martens Jr.

Sep 9, 2025

Richard Warren Martens, Jr., 76, of Seaford, Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by love.

Richard was born on March 31, 1949, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Richard and Dorothy Martens. He grew up in Davenport before answering the call of service during the Vietnam era. He proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he...

Mary Ann Frances Poling

Mary Ann Frances Poling

Sep 7, 2025

Mary Ann F. Poling passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 94, with her family by her side.

Born on July 26, 1931, in the Bronx, New York, to her parents, Henry and Margaret O’Byrne, Mary Ann was the eldest of three children. In 1940, her family became original residents of Parkchester, a new, self-contained community...