Obituaries

Oct 12, 2026

Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 6, 2026

Robert Michael Hodak, age 54, passed away in Severn, MD on October 6th, 2026. He was born on November 17th, 1971 in Casselberry, Florida, born to James Lee Hodak and Donna Dru Crocker. He lived in Severn, MD and served 20 years in the Navy before retiring and worked for an additional 16 years as a Federal Employee working for...

Oct 6, 2026

Dorothy Ruth Carr, age 80 of Gambrills, Maryland passed away on October 6, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1946 to the late Edgar Phaon Graff and Margaret Einhouse Graff. Her life will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who carry her memory forward.

Dorothy married Sherl E. Carr in February 3, 1968....

Oct 5, 2026

Jeannette Gies Connelly

November 13, 1936 – October 5, 2026

Jeannette Adele (Gies) Connelly, a resident of Crofton, Maryland since 1969, passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 89.

Jeannette was born at home on November 13, 1936, at Norwood Fancy Farm in Crownsville, Maryland, the tenth of eleven children born to Walter and Regina Gies. She grew up in...

Oct 3, 2026

Marc Thomas Hepfer, age 42, of Gambrills, Maryland, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1984, to Buddy and Irene Hepfer.

Marc was a hardworking fiber optic technician who took great pride in his work and was always willing to help others. He was deeply caring, generous, and strong, and he would do anything for anyone....

Oct 3, 2026

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Oct 2, 2026

Anna Marie Whittaker, of Severn, Maryland, passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 54 after a brief illness.

Born in Maryland on November 11, 1971, to Richard and Joan Rodola, Anna spent much of her childhood in Riverside, California, before returning to Maryland at the age of 17.

Anna spent many years working as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)....

Oct 1, 2026

Fred E. Brown, of Gambrills, MD, passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 73 after a brief illness.

Born on May 21, 1953, to Earl and Shirley Brown, Fred grew up in Laurel, MD and spent 30 years as a courier with FedEx. He enjoyed watching sports and cruising, but time spent on hobbies and travel never came...

Sep 30, 2026

Jesse Lee Freeman, Sr. - known as Brother Jesse, Uncle Jesse, Grandpa or simply Jesse was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and faithful servant. He passed away on September 30, 2026, just four days before his 90th birthday.

Jesse was born on October 4, 1936, in Powell, Mississippi, to Willie Freeman and Eva Brown. He was the youngest of...

Sep 30, 2026

David John McGonagle, 85, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Annapolis on September 30, 2026. 

Born on April 22, 1941, in Beckley, West Virginia, David was the son of David V. McGonagle and Kathleen B. Aldworth. He spent most of his adult life in Bowie, Maryland, before making his home in Odenton, where he lived for the past 11 years. 

David...

Sep 29, 2026

January 13, 1961 – September 29, 2026

Kirk Forrest Miller, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at the age of 65.

Kirk was a devoted son, father, brother, and uncle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Miller. He is survived by his father, Edward Miller; his son, Mark Miller; his siblings, Chris Miller, Kim Altman,...

Sep 28, 2026

Clarence “Butch,” “Pop,” William Phelps, Jr. (80) died peacefully in his home in Crofton, Maryland, September 28, 2026, after suffering with bladder cancer. He was born to Clarence William Phelps, Sr. and Virginia Elizabeth (Spano) on December 19, 1945, in Ravenna, Ohio, the first of four children. He is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Maxine Phelps; brothers, Mike...

Sep 27, 2026

Helen Barnard Boyd entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2026. She was born in Washington, DC, on September 17, 1936. Just over a week before her passing, Helen was thankful to celebrate her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Helen was a devoted wife to her late husband, Ellsworth Boyd, for more...

Sep 26, 2026

Please join us virtually for the Funeral Service will be LIVESTREAMED.

Funeral Service for Madhukanta Patel will be on Wednesday, September 30 at 10AM at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, Maryland 21113.

Family invites you to leave a memory or condolence for the family. 

Madhukanta "Madhu" Patel passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026, at the...

Sep 25, 2026

Robert “Bob” Walsh



Robert Walsh, fondly known as “Bob” to his family and friends, age 69, a longtime resident of Wilmington, MA, and Hanover, MD, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026.



Bob was born on October 17, 1956, in Winchester, MA, and was the cherished son of the late Leo F. Walsh and Margaret T. (McDonough) Walsh. He was raised in...

Sep 25, 2026

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Sep 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Lumina Sardillo Robbs on September 23, 2026, at her home in Laurel, Maryland. She relentlessly battled cancer for years, while trying to live a “normal” life with her loved ones. She was only 67 years old.

Lumina was born on July 24, 1959, in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija,...

Sep 19, 2026

Gail L. Billings, 73, retired owner of the Sun & Earth Natural Health Foods store, died September19, 2026 at Spring Arbor Assisted Senior Living in Crofton of natural causes.

Ms. Billings was born at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore City on November 10, 1952 to the late Samuel and Mary (nee Disney) Ahmuty and was raised at 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton,...