Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Alvenia Madera
Nov 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alvenia Edna Madera (nee Pruett), who passed peacefully November 17, at the age of 85, after a brief illness. Born in Baltimore, MD, November 30, 1938, to the late Louise Elizabeth (nee Gutenko) and James Allen Pruett, Alvenia was loved by every person she met along her life...
Kathleen Joy (Secrist) Whiting
Nov 17, 2024
On November 17, 2024, Kathleen Joy Whiting passed away at the age of 82. Kathy proudly served as a member of the United States Army. She was a resident of Severn for 51 years and a longtime member of her Home Owner’s Association Board. A classic car lover, she belonged to the Lost In The 50’s Car Club and...
Jennifer Huan Chen Bohlinger
Nov 14, 2024
Jennifer Huan Chen Bohlinger, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Arthur V. Bohlinger, of Severn, MD; son Vincent M. Bohlinger (Todd) of Warwick, RI; daughter Theresa T. Bohlinger (Mark) of Millersville, MD; her sister Mimie M.C. Peele of...
Oscar O. Rice Jr.
Nov 12, 2024
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Oscar Odell Rice Jr. was born on January 30th, 1953, to the late Mattie and Oscar Rice Sr. He passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2024, at his home.
He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System, graduating from Houston-Woods High...
Bhabani Prasad Dey
Nov 12, 2024
Bhabani Prasad Dey died peacefully in his home on November 12, 2024. He was 88 years old. He was born in Daltonganj, now called Medininagar, when it was part of the Indian state of Bihar. Dr. Dey left India in 1969 for the United Kingdom. He came to the United States in 1972. He brought his beloved wife and...
Brian Jesse Mayfield
Nov 5, 2024
Brian Jesse Mayfield, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and supervisor in the maintenance industry, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born on June 10, 1967, in Winnemucca, Nevada, Brian moved to Maryland in 1985 and eventually relocated to Stewartstown, PA with his wife Christina.
Throughout his life, Brian found joy in simple pleasures, enjoying the company of...
Thomas Wilson Swick
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Wilson Swick, age 25, passed away on November 2nd, 2024 following an automobile accident in Crofton, MD.
Thomas was born on April 8,1999 in Columbia, Maryland to his mother Carol Sylvis and his father Rob Swick. He grew up in Anne Arundel County and attended Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Middle School, and Arundel High School....
Gloria Rafsky
Oct 29, 2024
We celebrate the life of Gloria Singson Rafsky, age 81 who passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024. She is preceded in death of her loving husband Leonard Rafsky and had shared 52 years of marriage together.
Gloria was born in the Philippines and was the daughter of the late Potenciano Singson and Victoriana Leonor Singson.
...Nayna B. Marfatia
Oct 13, 2024
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Nghi Minh Dao
Oct 9, 2024
Nghi Minh Dao, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, in Glen Burnie, MD. He was 61 years old. Nghi was born on April 6, 1963 in Vietnam and was the son of the late Le Dao and Tien Ho.
Satwinder Sidhu
Oct 6, 2024
Satwinder “Goody” K. Sidhu was born in Tapa, Punjab, India, on September 20, 1944, to Bhagwan S. Matharu and Gurdial K. Matharu. The following year, the three moved to Karol Bagh, Delhi, India, where Satwinder spent her childhood. The eldest sibling, Satwinder helped raise her brothers and sisters, Darshan, Jaswinder, Jasbir, and Jaswant. Satwinder attended Khalsa School and earned...
Linda Sue Stapf
Oct 3, 2024
Linda Sue Stapf, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia, MD. She was 73. Linda was born on July 21, 1951, in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Robert Garner and Nora (nee Lehr Garner).
Linda is survived by her loving husband of...
Sherrin Lee Greenlaw
Sep 27, 2024
Sherrin Lee (Rhodes) Greenlaw died peacefully on September 27 at Howard County General Hospital after a brief illness. She was 77.
The oldest of three siblings, Sherry was born on July 16, 1947, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Her father’s Army service and ensuing station assignments allowed Sherry, her sister, and her brother to grow...
Vinodbhai C Patel
Sep 27, 2024
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David Mark Barbour
Sep 21, 2024
Dave Barbour 1954 - 2024
Dave Barbour departed this world on September 21, 2024, after bravely battling a very aggressive form of cancer these past several months. His presence remains larger than life in our hearts, daily thoughts and all that we do each day.
Dave was born in San Francisco, California on September 6,...
Phuoc Nguyen
Sep 15, 2024
Mr. Phuoc Huu Nguyen was born on January 20, 1954 in Vietnam. Phuoc bravely served as a Lieutenant in the South Vietnamese Military and was a prisoner of war for almost 10 years. He then migrated to the United States in 1996 with his wife and two children in search of a better life. He has been a resident...
Kala S Ochaney
Sep 13, 2024
Our dear mother, Mrs. Kala Sakhawatrai Ochaney, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on September 13, 2024. She lived a long and fulfilling life. She celebrated her 100th birthday last month, on August 25, surrounded by her lovely family members. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most,...
Warana "Sasi" Tripurasasi
Sep 11, 2024
“The connections we make in the course of a life – maybe that’s what heaven is.” – Fred Rogers
Warana “Sasi” Tripurasasi, 55, of Odenton, Maryland passed away on September 11, 2024, after a long bout with breast cancer.
Sasi was born on March 3, 1969 in Blitar, East Java. After graduating from Sekolah Menengah...
Tien Nguyen
Sep 10, 2024
Mrs. Tien Thi Nguyen, 90, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Silver Spring, Maryland. At her request, a private cremation was held on September 16, 2024. A respected teacher of literature, Mrs. Nguyen was known for her captivating lectures and dedication to education. She is survived by her two daughters, her son, and her nine grandchildren. Mrs. Nguyen...

