All Obituaries

  Shanna loved her family and friends deeply. Spending time fishing, concerts, football (Ravens only) and just hanging out. She was a sociable person and could talk to anyone. Her smile, laugh and personality will be missed by everyone.  All services will be private.

Maria Elena Berrios, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at her home. She was 77 years old. Maria was born on July 3, 1942 in Humacao, Puerto Rico and was the daughter of the late Julio Figueroa and Sara Romero. After spending a short time in New York City, Maria married Saturnino Berrios-Lopez in Puerto Rico in 1961. He was a US Army Soldier. While stationed in Fort Hamilton, New York, she gave birth to Alfredo in 1962 and Henry in 1963. Angel Luis was born in...

On March 17th, Catherine Eckford, age 88, went home to be with the Lord. Devoted wife to the late Robert Lee Eckford; beloved mother and best friend of Cathy Vhaness Eckford. She was predeceased by three sisters and one brother.  Catherine proudly served her country as a member of the United States Army. She worked in the catalog ordering department for Sears until she retired. Catherine loved her flower and vegetable garden, especially enjoying the taste of her freshly grown...

I IN LIGHT OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES CONCERNING THE COVID 19 VIRUS THE FAMILY OF DAVID FRANKLIN WARD HAVE MADE THE CONSCIENTIOUS DECISION TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE ALL PUBLIC VISITATIONS AND FUNERAL SERVICES   There was never a project too big for David “Dave” Franklin Ward. A lifelong tinkerer, Dave spent much of his life learning how machines worked as a Parts Manager for Loving Chevrolet, Martens...

On March 6, Gertraud "Trudy" Ellick went home to be with the Lord. She was 89.  Born in Waldsassen, Germany, Trudy lived in the Odenton area since 1960.  Devoted wife and best friend of Charles W. Ellick; beloved mother of Roberta Ellick Nathan and Niel Ellick; caring sister of Margarete and Maria Tragl; cherished grandmother of Jennifer Ellick, Nicholas Ellick, and Alexander Nathan; adoring great-grandmother of Daisy and Bodhi Ellick.  Trudy was predeceased by her...

Jamnaben Damjibhai Kathrotiya, a resident of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 08, 2020 at her home. She was 79. Jamnaben will be missed by all that knew her.

On February 15, 2020, Johnnie A. Goode, 73, went to be with the Lord. Devoted husband of 48 years to Betty Goode (nee Murray) and beloved father of Shawn L. Goode and his wife, Sherry. He was predeceased by his mother, Esther Goods, and his brother Thomas Goods. Born in North Carolina, Johnnie was a resident of Ft. Washington since 1984 and lived on Andrews Air Force base (both in Maryland) and Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco, California, before that. After he graduated from...

On March 4, 2020, Barbara M. Kuykendall went home to be with the Lord.  She was 93. Born in New York, she served as a dental technician in the United State Army. She was an active member of the Odenton Church of God and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Jesse William Kuykendall Sr.  She is survived by her daughter Barbara Rosen (husband Frank)  and her son Jesse W. Kuykendall Jr. (wife Debbie); her grandchildren Patrick...

Brenda B. Howarth passed away February 29, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center at age 78.  Brenda grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She would later move to California where in 1963 she married her husband of 54 years  as he was stationed in the Army in Los Angeles.  They later moved to Largo, Maryland where she would work as a data entry clerk for NASA until she decided to stay at home and raise her two sons.  She would then become an active member of her community...

Samuel “Sam” Allen Rawlinson, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 71. Samuel was born on October 26, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Christine (nee Talley) Rawlinson and Samuel Allen Rawlinson. Samuel  is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Luree Rawlinson of Severn, MD; two loving sons, Marc (Christine) of Odenton, MD and Rodney (Freeda) of Baltimore, MD; cherished...