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Maryland USA Obituaries - Elkridge
Mary Regula, congressional spouse who founded National First Ladies’ Library, dies at 91
She was the wife of Rep. Ralph Regula (R-Ohio) and opened the library in 1998 in Canton, Ohio.
David Edgerton, Burger King co-founder who helped make the Whopper, dies at 90
He created the company and the Whooper with his business partner, James W. McLamore.
Dave Jacobs, boxing trainer who launched career of Sugar Ray Leonard, dies at 84
Mr. Jacobs discovered the future champion while training young boxers in Prince George’s County.
Beatrix Hamburg, adolescent psychiatrist who advanced concept of peer counseling, dies at 94
She was the first black woman to graduate with a medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine.
Bruno Sammartino, ‘Living Legend’ champion of pro wrestling, dies at 82
In the colorful world of grappling, Mr. Sammartino was a blue-collar everyman with superhuman strength.
William Nack, prizewinning sportswriter and bard of Secretariat, dies at 77
He was a sharp-eyed chronicler of the turf who also wrote about boxing and other sports.
Barbara Bush, matriarch of American political dynasty, dies at 92
She was the wife of the 41st president and the mother of the 43rd.
Harry Anderson, magic-loving star of sitcom ‘Night Court,’ dies at 65
He was a slight-of-hand artist in addition to appearing in many TV series, including “Cheers” and “Dave’s World.”
Hal Greer, Hall of Fame guard and member of a legendary 76ers team, dies at 81
He was hailed as “the greatest middle-distance jump shooter of all time.”
R. Lee Ermey, ex-Marine who played ‘Full Metal Jacket’ drill instructor, dies at 74
He portrayed terrifying authority figures and also voiced a plastic soldier in “Toy Story.”
Daphne Sheldrick, who created an elephant orphanage in Kenya, dies at 83
She was credited with developing the first baby formula for newborn elephants.
Milos Forman, Oscar-winning director of ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ and ‘Amadeus’ dies at 86
The Czech-born filmmaker fled his homeland to escape political and artistic oppression.
Art Bell, mysterious narrator of the American nightscape, is dead at 72
The talk radio host created a place to share tales of UFOs and existential dread.
John Melcher, Democrat who served Montana in House and Senate, dies at 93
Dr. Melcher, a veterinarian, supported agriculture and environmental preservation.
Paul Pascal, lawyer dubbed ‘Mayor of the Market’ for efforts to preserve Union Market, dies at 80
He was a lawyer and lobbyist for shop owners at the market in Northeast Washington.
J.D. McClatchy, elegant poet and ‘literary polymath,’ dies at 72
He published acclaimed poetry collections and co-edited James Merrill’s “Collected Poems.”
Yvonne Staples, part of family’s hit-making gospel group, dies at 80
She sang in the Staple Singers and helped her father with business tasks.