Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Dolores Garrett

Dolores Garrett

Jul 14, 2026

A Life Guided by Faith It is with deep sadness and faith that we announce the passing of Dolores Garrett on July 14th, 2026. Born on July 29, 1935, she was a beloved Christian patriarch to her family, and a faithful friend, whose kindness and love, touched everyone who knew her. She lived a life rooted in faith and compassion impacting...

Khen Van Nguyen

Khen Van Nguyen

Jul 8, 2026

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Sharon Lee Shorter

Sharon Lee Shorter

2026

On July 6, 2026, Sharon Lee Shorter (Bodensick) passed away peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis at the age of 74. Sharon was an Elvis fan and a "Marylander" through and through. She was born and raised in Baltimore and later moved to Arnold. After graduating Severna Park High School, Sharon eventually made her home in Crownsville and...

Helen Fones

Helen Fones

2026

Helen Allenbaugh Fones died of natural causes on July 6, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 28, 1930 to Joseph “Joe” and May Allenbaugh. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Ralston “Ronnie” Fones, by her sister Mary Evelyn “Evie” Preecs, and by her daughter Christine “Chris” Byers.

Helen was the heart and soul of the Fones...

Meenakshi Sabapathi

Meenakshi Sabapathi

Jul 3, 2026

Meenakshi Sabapathi, age 100, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. Born April 6, 1926, married to Subbiah Sabapathi(late), she lived a century marked by grace, resilience, and devotion to family. A century of love, strength, and blessings. She is survived by her loving children: son Ramesh; daughters Sethu and Revathi. She was a cherished mother-in-law...

Marion Vecchiarelli

Marion Vecchiarelli

2026

Service and obituary information to be published upon completion.

Robin L. Thomas

Robin L. Thomas

2026

Remembering Robin

Robin Lynn Thomas entered eternal rest on July 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, unconditional love, quiet strength, and selfless service. Born on April 21, 1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Robin was the beloved daughter of Robert Lee Collier and Christine Roundtree. Raised in a Christian home, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at...

Priyal Patel

Priyal Patel

Jun 30, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Priyal G. Patel on June 30, 2026, at the age of 25.

Born on April 17, 2001, in Silver Spring, Maryland, to her loving parents, Gaurang Patel and Chaula Shah, Priyal brought joy, kindness, and love to everyone who knew her.

Priyal earned her bachelor's degree in Statistics and Financial Economics. She was...

Catherine Waugh-Ferraro

Catherine Waugh-Ferraro

Jun 24, 2026

On June 24, 2026, Catherine "Cathy" Waugh-Ferraro passed away peacefully after a long and courageous health battle.

Born in Maryland, Cathy made her home in Odenton with her beloved husband, Chuck, beginning in 2004. Throughout her life, she embraced new opportunities with determination and compassion. In her first career, she was a successful self-employed mortgage financier. Later, driven by a desire...

Joseph "Bill" William Hill Sr.

Joseph "Bill" William Hill Sr.

2026

On June 23, 2026, Joseph William “Bill” Hill Sr. passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90.

Born in West Virginia, Bill proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. In 1971, he and his family made their home in the Crofton area, where he remained a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend for many...

Souphy Pounkone

Souphy Pounkone

Jun 22, 2026

Souphy Pounkone, a resident of Olney, MD, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her home,  surrounded by her loving family. She  was 80. Souphy was born in Laos on April 15, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Fanh Kreurphiakul and Pang Kreurphiakul. 

Hari Pyari Singh

Hari Pyari Singh

Jun 21, 2026

Hari P Singh, a resident of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on June 21, 2026. She was 89 years old. Hari was born on December 30, 1936 in Nepal and was the loving daughter of the late Krishna Prasad Joshi and Jeet Laxmi Joshi. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

Paul D Lamitte

Paul D Lamitte

2026

Paul Dominique Lamitte of Gambrills, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Paul was born in Fort-de-France, Martinique to Denise Milner (née Deslances) and Marius Lamitte. He grew up in Martinique and migrated to the United States in 1953, where he then served honorably in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. After retiring from the Air Force, he...

June Audrey Huber

June Audrey Huber

2026

June Huber, age 96, of Odenton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was born in 1930 to the late John P. and Agnes (nee Stark) Christian in Cleveland, Ohio. She is preceded in death by husband Howard Huber, son Drake Huber, as well as three brothers and three sisters.

June was an avid fiction reader with over 200+...

Thomas Emmanuel Long

Thomas Emmanuel Long

Jun 17, 2026

Thomas "Tommy" Long, Jr. was born on May 20, 1970, in Cheverly, Maryland, to Thomas Long, Sr. and Loretta Long.

Tommy grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, and attended High Point High School, where he made lifelong friendships and lasting memories. He was known for his warm smile, kind heart, and ability to make everyone around him feel welcome.

Following high...

William Altman

William Altman

2026

On June 14, 2026, William "Bill" Altman passed away peacefully at the age of 81.

Bill was the beloved husband of 58 years to Faith Altman; loving father of Brian Altman (wife Aileen) and Scott Altman; and cherished grandfather of Jacob and Cooper Altman. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ruth Altman and his brother Michael Altman.

Born...

Wanda Fetherson

Wanda Fetherson

2026

Obituary to be posted upon completion.

Rita C Desjardins

Rita C Desjardins

Jun 8, 2026

Rita Call Desjardins didn’t just enter a room — she arrived. Often in sequins.

Born June 12, 1941, in Milo, Maine, to Frank M. and Rena (LaBreque) Call, Rita grew up with a spark that never dimmed. She graduated from Orono High School in 1959 and trained as an X-ray technician at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor — a career...

Michael Troy Halstead

Michael Troy Halstead

Jun 6, 2026

Michael Troy Halstead, age 81, passed away on June 6, 2026.

Born on October 9, 1944, in Missouri, Michael was the son of Troy and Margaret Halstead. He lived a life marked by dedication, service, and perseverance.

Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-6). He took great pride in his military career...

Mark Edward Teal

Mark Edward Teal

2026

First Sergeant (Ret.) Mark Teal, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2026. Born in Fort Meade, Maryland on May 6th, 1973, he dedicated his life to serving his family, his Soldiers, and his nation.

A proud graduate of Glen Burnie High School, Anne Arundel Community College, and the University of Maryland Global Campus, Mark built a distinguished career in the...