Cynthia Parker Herman

Cynthia Parker Herman, a 44-year resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away suddenly three weeks short of her 69th birthday on February 2, 2024. Cindy, as she was known by her many friends, was born in Norristown, PA. in 1955 and was the youngest of three children to her late parents Charles & Gloria Parker of Paoli, PA. and Hillsboro, MD. She was the mother of two boys, Jeremy Justin of Welches, Oregon and the late Brandon Bennett, also of Glen Burnie. She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Brian and his parents, Leonard & Ester Herman of Reisterstown, Md. She and Brian were the proprietors of Maryland Waterbeds, Maryland Bedrooms and Bedding & Futon Discounters off Crain Hwy. and were considered one of the premier waterbed suppliers in the area for over 50 years. They were equally known as the local “Ticketmaster” for concert and sporting events. Her first love and passion were caring for horses and she began riding and competing as a child in Alexandria, VA. and later in Severna Park, MD. To this day, I believe it to be one of her most joyful moments when she was presented with her first black velvet riding helmet. Cindy graduated from Severna Park Middle School and the high school in 1972 and was an honor roll student and cheerleader, following in her older sister Susie’s footsteps. She enrolled at Anne Arundel Comm. College and took hair styling courses and loved cutting hair at home. She was unable to continue with her riding while furthering her education and eventually raising a family and running a business, however, she made up for her love of animals by always giving a home to all the stray cats and kittens that her boys brought home. Beginning in her early teens and continuing throughout most her adult life, Cynthia struggled with substance use disorder and depression and was a devoted attendee of the local meetings. Following the recommendations for her recovery, many of her relationships began at meetings, but unfortunately, over the years, many of these friendships ended tragically and at far too young an age for her to accept. This was apparent by her collection of death notices she had saved from funerals she had attended. Brandon, the youngest son, was a suicide victim at the age of 24 and if that was not enough, Cynthia was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 54. She was a survivor and cancer-free for ten years, however, fears of its return were always a concern to her. From the time period between 2008 until just recently as December 2023, she experienced the deaths of her son, husband, both in-laws, her sister Susannah of Binghamton, NY., father and just six weeks ago, her mother. Cynthia had retired from business and in recent years had taken on several part time jobs, however, she looked forward to her future, which included renovations to her home and enjoying her newly installed bathroom. She spoke fondly of and had begun to follow her niece Alexandra’s career as a horse trainer/owner in New York on social media. Though she had none at present, Cindy had begun the cat adoption process at the local humane society and the litter box was in place and ready to go. Cindy will be thought of often and greatly missed by her son Jeremy. Herman, brother Charles Parker of Hillsboro, MD., cousin Garrett Gummer Naples, Fla. brother-in-law Stanley Howard Vestal, NY., sister-in-law Kathleen Parker Centerville, MD., nieces and nephews and special friend Paul Bruce of Pasadena, MD. No local services are planned at this time and burial will take place in the spring at a Philadelphia family cemetery.

Cynthia Parker Herman

February 21, 1955 - February 2, 2024