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Local obituaries are provided to Patch from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home.
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Eleanor Phiel passed away on Dec 5, 2012 at the age of 101. She was borne on Nov. 1st 1911, the first daughter of Harry and Lucy Shanaman, and raised in a big, happy farm family in Malvern PA and then Parker Ford PA. One of 14 children (7 daughters and 7 sons), Eleanor spent her early years helping to care for her younger brothers and sisters. She was a beloved wife, the best mom and mother-in-law ever and caregiver to her extended family. She loved gardening and grew outstanding vegetables and flowers. She was preceded in death by …
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Marjorie Stone Ingalls, 82, a resident of Severna Park, died on Nov. 25, 2012, at her home. She was born on April 15, 1930, in Conneaut, Ohio, to Ralph Herbert and Marjorie Abbott Stone. She attended Oberlin College where she earned a Bachelor of Music and Ohio State University where she earned a Master of Music. Marjorie was Organist-Choirmaster at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church from 1968-1988 and at Severna Park United Methodist Church from 1988-1998. She taught music in Anne Arundel County Public Schools from 1966-1988, most …
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Claude Stripling: Claude W. Stripling, 91, died Sunday, November 18, 2012, at his home in Riderwood Village, Silver Spring, Md. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on Dec. 9, 1920. His parents were Claude W. Stripling and Nettie Cureton Stripling. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Stegall of Searcy, Arkansas and his parents. Claude is survived by his wife of 48 years, Theresa E. Stripling; one daughter, Lynda Zecca of Murieta, California; three step-children, David L. Jacobs of Houston, Texas, Mark D. Jacobs of Arnold, …
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Edwin Muhly, Jr.: Muhly, Jr., Edwin C., Sonny passed away peacefully at home in Arnold with his wife, Kathleen where he resided for 40 years. He was 82 years old. The son of the late Edwin and Irma Muhly, was born in Baltimore in 1930, attended McDonough Prep School and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1952. He played lacrosse for both schools and was a member of the 1952 National Championship team at UVA. He later enjoyed watching his sons, Chris and Chuck, daughter Sonya, granddaughter Kiersten and grandson Adam Hall …
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Norma Darley died Nov. 18. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. in the St. Martins in the Field Episcopal Church located at 375 Benfield Rd. in Severna Park.
The following is from Barranco and Sons Funeral Home. William Stitz:  William B. Stitz, 81, of Millersville, died at Baltimore Washington Medical Center on November 5, 2012. William was born to his parents, William and Mary Stitz on March 24, 1931 in Baltimore, where he was raised. He attended Forest Park High School, graduating in 1949 and later graduated from the University of Maryland College Park in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army in the Engineer’s Division. William moved to Anne Arundel County in 1956. He worked with the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers, Department of the Navy in Bangkok, …
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home.Cecelia Rath-Mole: Cecelia Marie Rath-Mole 70, a resident of Greenville, NC, died on Oct. 17, 2012 at Easton Memorial Hospital in Easton. She was born on July 9, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA and was formerly from Severna Park, before residing in Greenville, NC. Cecelia graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School. She was a photographer and owned Ceal Rath Photography Studio. In addition to her photography, Cecelia enjoyed painting, sewing, dancing, singing karaoke and spending time at the beach with family. She was preceded in …
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary click on the name of the person, or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Leroy Morris: Lroy (Lee) Charles Morris, 86, a longtime resident of Riviera Beach in Pasadena, died at his home on October 14, 2012, after a brief illness. Thomas "Buddy" Collins: Thomas Collins “Buddy”, 69, died on October 13, 2012 at his home in Severna Park. He was born on March 13, 1943 in Annapolis and raised in Severna Park. Buddy worked for Anne Arundel County …
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home.James Schuyler: James Allen Schuyler, 75, of Halethorpe, MD died at his home on Oct. 10, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. James was born to his parents, James Allen and Mildred Virginia (Schriver) Schuyler on Oct. 15, 1936 in Baltimore. He was the first child of seven. He attended Jacobsville Elementary, George Fox Junior High, and Glen Burnie High School. Mr. Schuyler was first employed as a rigger at the Bethlehem Steel Key Highway Shipyard. He later served as a Baltimore County Policeman from 1964-1967, before becoming a …
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Michael Davidson: Michael Stephen Davidson, CHP, CHMM, 53, a resident of Severna Park died unexpectedly Oct. 8, 2012. Mike was born on Dec. 14, 1958 in Middletown, NY the oldest son of Janet (McCool) and Richard (Dick) Davidson. He graduated from Severna Park High School in 1976. He studied Offshore Operations and Marine Biology at the Florida Institute of Technology, earned a B.S. degree in Vocational Education from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Science in Management from Johns Hopkins University. He was the Vice …
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary, click on the person's name or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home.John (Jack) Coulter: On Oct. 7, 2012, John (Jack) H. Coulter, of Severna Park, formerly of Towson, devoted husband of the late Dorothy Coulter, loving father of the late Patricia Coulter, dear brother of the late Frank and Alfred Coulter, and dear brother in law of Marie Coulter. Graveside services will be held at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m…
All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home.Ellen Gatton: Ellen Marie Gatton, 84, a resident of Severna Park, died on Oct. 3, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. She was born on June 11, 1928 in Richwood, WV and came to Arnold, MD (Pines on the Severn) in the mid 1950s. During the late 1950s, she met and married John Thomas Gatton and has lived in Severna Park ever since. Ellen was a homemaker and was active with the Ladies of the Elks #2482 in Severna Park, MD. She was an avid Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan. She enjoyed watching the old westerns and …
  Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary, click on the person's name or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Helen Kraus: Helen S. Kraus, 89, a resident of Severna Park, died on Sept. 29, 2012 at Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center in Crofton. She was born on March 4, 1923 in Bower’s Hill, VA and was raised in Bower’s Hill and Newport News, VA. She graduated from Hampton High School in Hampton, VA and married Charles G. Kraus on Dec. 31, 1958.Hunter Ellis: Died Sept. 25, 2012 …
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary click on the name of the person, or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Mariah Anderson: Mariah Nicole (Albee) Anderson Mariah was born in Anchorage, Alaska on November 27, 1982. She was the beautiful only child to Valerie (Russo) Albee and Richard Albee. She attended Severna Park High School and graduated in 2000. Mariah passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2012. Mariah was blessed with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up a…
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary click on the name of the person, or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Patricia Anderson: Patricia M. Anderson died Sept. 6 at her home in Severna Park surrounded by her family and friends. She will be laid to rest on Friday alongside her beloved husband Bob on what would have been his 91st birthday. Jeanne Vachon: Jeanne d, Arc (Ouellette) Vachon, 81, a resident of Arnold, died on Sept. 7 at her home. She was born on Aug. 10, 1931 in …
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary click on the name of the person, or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home.Vivian Blayton: Vivian Blayton, 70, a resident of the Piney Orchard Community in Odenton, died Tuesday at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Vivian was born and raised in Betsy Layne, KY. She is the daughter of the late Luther and Beatrice Walters. She was a homemaker and also worked in the shipping industry during the 1960s in Newport News, VA. Following retirement…
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary click on the name of the person, or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Benny "Ben" Conine: Ben Conine, 70, died, Aug. 24 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was a true “Southern Gentleman” who fought a hard battle with cancer, aspiration pneumonia, and many other complications related to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological brain disease. Barbara Mittrick: Barbara K. Mittrick, 79, a longtime resident of West Severna Park …
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary click on the name of the person, or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. John "Johnnie" Branham: John E. Branham, “Johnnie,” born on June 24, 1934 in Amherst County, VA, died Aug. 15 during his sleep in his home near Port Republic, MD, of conditions related to heart failure and type II diabetes exacerbated by a fall on the job in the summer of 2011. John "Jack" Fish: John E. Fish (Jack), 88, a longtime resident of Round Bay in Severna Park, …
Patch has compiled death notices from Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. To read the full obituary click on the name of the person, or visit the funeral home’s website. All information is courtesy of Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Betty Herrmann: Betty K. Herrmann (nee West), 86, died peacefully in her home on Aug. 9 after a lengthy illness from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Gary Slebzak: Gary Raymond Slebzak, (Gare Bear) 57, a resident of Cape St. Claire for the past 33 years died Aug. 9 at his home of natural causes. Born June 27, 1955 in Annapolis, the son of Malcom (Mac) Slebzak and …

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