All Obituaries

Lawrence W. Rhodes, 85, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born on Monday, August 29th, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Margaret and Howard B. Rhodes, Sr. Mr. Rhodes lived in Glen Burnie with his wife until 2006 when they moved to Titusville, Florida, moving back to Pasadena, Maryland in October of 2023.  He worked as a Foreman for Kennecott Refining Company for over 20 years until they closed and then he worked for Solar X in Frederick...

Virginia "Ginny" Nellie Gross, 73, a lifelong resident of Maryland, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 in the comfort of her sister's home surrounded by loved ones.  Mrs. Gross was born February 7, 1951 in Baltimore, MD to the late Ervin, Jr. and Bessie Myers. She obtained an Associates Degree in Business Management from Howard Community College. From there, she worked as a Production Manager for GE Appliance Park East from 1970 to 1990. She also held jobs for Mac...

John W. Ports,  John Wayne Ports, beloved husband of Caryl Ports and father of Cheryl Sidwell and Michele Hamilton, passed away on April 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, and daughters. John grew up in Baltimore, MD where he graduated from Merganthaler Vocational and Technical High School (MERVO), married his sweetheart Caryl, and purchased his first home. Eventually, he moved his family to Pasadena, MD where, with help from his friends, he built the house in which he...

David Francis Carey, 64, a lifelong resident of Pasadena died on April 29, 2024 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 7, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Richard Francis and Mary E. Carey. Mr. Carey started working at the age of 15 making donuts, finding a passion for working at such a young age and still graduating from high school was one of his treasured accomplishments. He continued working going on to become a machinist and eventually a...

David H. Patchett, 77, a resident of Pasadena for 52 years and formerly of West Baltimore, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 in Arcadia Assisted Living in Crofton.  Mr. Patchett was born April 27, 1946 in Salisbury, Maryland to the late Melvin and Maude Patchett. He worked as a plumber for Major Mechanical in 1969-1971 and then at James W. Rouse until 1981. From there, he opened his own welding shop, DH Patchett Welding until his retirement in 2021. In his free time, he enjoyed riding...

Michael Howard Quigley,  56, a lifelong resident of Maryland, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 in his home.  Mr. Quigley was born July 16, 1967 in Baltimore, MD to the late David and Carolyn Quigley. He was the partial Owner of Max Air and had been with them for 16 years. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors and enjoyed things like playing softball, pool volley ball and corn hole. He loved to collect baseball cards and enjoyed watching the Orioles. His favorite...

Nancy Cole, age 71, of Maryland, passed away Sunday April 14, 2024 at 4:33 am at Washington Medstar Hospital. Mrs. Cole was born February 16, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Bernice Reed (nee Ross). She worked as a correctional officer in Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup as a Lieutenant for 25 years until retirement. She previously worked at Koppers Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland as a Data Operator. In her free free time, Nancy enjoyed spending time...

Jacqueline Keys, 89, a 55 year resident of Pasadena, MD, and formerly of Glen Burnie died on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Keys  was born on Tuesday, March 26th, 1935 in Maryland to the late Harry and Hazel Shayer.  Mrs. Keys worked for Maryland Manor Nursing Home and then St. Ages Hospital. In her free time she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and birdwatching. In addition to her parents Mrs. Keys is preceded in death by her husband Dan Sumpter Keys Sr.;...

Miriam Carol Hairsine, 63, a lifelong resident of Maryland, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at University of Maryland.  Mrs. Hairsine was born May 22, 1960 in Baltimore, MD to the late Glenville and Betty Richards. In her spare time, she loved to go to the local Casino's and gamble. she also enjoyed playing BINGO, playing cards, bowling and lunch dates with her family and friends. In the summer time, she enjoyed throwing pool parties and playing corn hole. She loved spoiling...

Doris Marie Covert, 103, a resident of Pasadena, Maryland for most of her life, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Morning Side House of Friendship. She was born on Wednesday, August 11th, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Calvin Bayne and Lillie May Bayne (nee Harrison).  During World War II Mrs. Covert worked for the Linen Thread Company making camouflage nets.  Later, during the 60's and 70's she worked for Whelans Drug Store in Brooklyn, then the MVA in Glen...