Severna Park Death Notices: August 8

Patch has collected local death notices from various funeral homes in the region. To read the full obituary or to leave online condolences, click on the name.

Ross Bagley died August 6. (From Barranco and Sons)

Betty Jean Hallmark died August 4. Known as the first lady of women’s sports in Anne Arundel County, Betty was a college professor, coach, official, and community leader who led the Maryland movement for Title IX that returned women’s sports to Anne Arundel. She created the first girls’ lacrosse program through the Severna Park Recreation Council. She created the first field hockey program in the public schools, and she was the first National Field Hockey referee in Maryland. Betty was honored to be the first woman inducted into the Anne Arundel County Hall of Fame in 1992 (one of many inductions). She received the Bob Pascal Award from the Anne Arundel County Coaches Association for her significant contribution to the interscholastic athletic programs. Betty also received the State of Maryland Governor Citation in 1996, in recognition of her long and distinguished record as a vital force in the origin and promotion of women’s lacrosse and field hockey in Anne Arundel County.  (From Barranco and Sons)

Dorothy Ludwig Slack, 88, a 42-year resident of Severna Park, died on August 1, 2013, at her home. Dorothy resided in Berrywood in Severna Park from 1971-2002, until she moved to McKinsey Park in 2002. She was a homemaker; an active volunteer in Red Cross, church, public schools, and an inner city daycare center; Girl Scout Leader; President of Berrywood Garden Club; and was a longtime member of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church. (From Barranco and Sons)

John "Jack" Louis Bishop, 80, a resident of Severna Park for 48 years, died on July 31, 2013 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  (From Barranco and Sons)