All Obituaries

Ruth Rogers Hughes, 86, a resident of Pasadena, MD for over 70 years and formerly of Kyles Ford, Tennessee, died on May 27, 2020 at the Genesis Health Care Center in Severna Park. Ms. Hughes was born on July 16, 1933 in Edison, TN to the late James and Betty Rogers. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also took her Christian faith very seriously, reading the Bible often and attending the Chesapeake Christian Center as a faithful...

Matthew S. Rostek, 79, a resident of Pasadena for 55 years, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 in his home.  Mr. Rostek, "Steve" was born September 11, 1940 in Baltimore, MD to the late, Peter Paul Rostek & Estelle (Lepkowski) Rostek. He worked in the elevator industry in construction and as an inspector for Social Security for 35 years until he retired in 1997. Steve loved his local Baltimore sports teams, the Baltimore Ravens & Orioles and would always tune in at...

Amaury Batista Aguilera, 46, a 15 year resident of Pasadena, MD and formerly of Baltimore, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 16, 2020. Mr. Aguilera was born on January 15, 1974 in Holguin, Cuba to Ramón and Lilia Batista Aguilera. For the past 8 years, he worked for DeVere Home Insulation as a Field Supervisor. Outside of work, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, working out, boxing, and carpentry - he could build and fix anything. Amaury was also a skilled...

Dr. Marie E. Dubke, CPA, also known as Marie Dubke Racz, died on May 22, 2020 at the age of 90 due to several age-related illnesses. In 2019 she moved to Sunrise of Severna Park Assisted Living after living in Pasadena, Maryland beginning in 1996 where she has resided in an in-law apartment in her niece's home.  Dr. Dubke was Professor of Accountancy in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics of the University of Memphis of 30 years. She retired in 1996. A mentor and...

John Milton Otto, 79, a 19 year resident of Hanover, PA and formerly of Brooklyn Park, MD, died at his home on May 16, 2020. Mr. Otto was born on March 24, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to the late Joseph and Amelia Otto. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. After returning from his military service, John held several jobs, including as Teletype Operator for the DMV in Glen Burnie, as a Technician at Westinghouse, and an Estimator at the Maryland Shipyard. In 1963 he...

Elmer Eugene Greer, a 27 year resident of Pasadena, MD and formerly of Gambrills and Glen Burnie, died at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Mr. Greer was born on April 29, 1938 in Grayson, NC to the late Ruben and Bessie Greer. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963 and was stationed in Germany. After returning from his military service, Elmer began a career as a well driller, working for H & H Bunker Well Drilling and HJ Greer before opening his own business,...

Nola M. Shinaberry, 88, a resident of Marley Glen Burnie for over 60 years, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 in her home.  Mrs. Shinaberry was born April 19, 1932 in Maryland to the late John and Violet Hines. She worked as a Nurse in South Baltimore Hospital (now Harbor) until her retirement in 1989 after 20 years of service. She was a talented artist whose specialty was oil painting. Her hobbies included roller skating (in her younger years), playing cards and dancing. She was...

Franklin Willard Milholland, 78, a resident of Pasadena, MD since the early 1950s and formerly of Baltimore, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 13, 2020. Mr. Milholland was born on June 11, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to the late Franklin and Viva Milholland. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School in the late 1950s and then served honorably in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. After his service in the army, he began a career with the Anne Arundel County Police where he...

James Ross Kahler, 63, a 28 year resident of Pasadena, MD and formerly of Glen Burnie, died on May 12, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Kahler was born on April 13, 1957 in Pennsylvania to John David Sr. and Barbara Ellen Kahler. He attended the University of Maryland, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 1978 and his Masters degree in 1988. After graduating, he worked for the 4-H program in the Anne Arundel County government, the University of Maryland, and, most recently, the...

Mary J. Cumor, 85, a 60 year resident of Catonsville, MD, died on May 8, 2020 at the Frederick Villa Nursing Center. Mary Cumor was born on March 17, 1935 in Baltimore, MD to the late Aloysius and Lillian Hammond. She worked for many years as a bank teller. In her retirement years, she enjoyed visiting casinos, playing cards and Bingo, completing puzzles, and taking care of her dogs. Mary was also a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Catonsville. In addition to her parents, Mary Cumor...