Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Elizabeth A. Harper
Oct 11, 2023
A memorial services is being planned for a later date. Please check back for details.
Sanjay Kumar
Oct 10, 2023
Sanjay Kumar, resident of Laytonsville, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home. He was 63. Sanjay was born on January 7, 1960, in New Delhi, India, and was the son of Bal Krishan Verma and Amrit Verma.
Sanjay resonated life itself. He was extremely charismatic and could endear himself to everyone around...
Hansraj G. Ashar
Oct 6, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hansraj (Hans) Girdharlal Ashar, a beloved father, husband, friend, and community member. He departed from this world on October 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Hansraj was born on May 29, 2023 in Mota Moda, India and grew up in...
Ronald Lee Long
Oct 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of Ronald Long
Ronald Lee Long, 69 years of age, passed on October 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband of 46 years to Barbara E. Long (nee Daniel); loving father of Heather Kerber (husband Cameron) and Kyle Long (wife Julie); caring brother of Barbara Grey and Ann Jolley;...
Michael Alan Murakami
Oct 5, 2023
Michael “Mike” Alan Murakami, a dedicated husband and loving father, passed away suddenly at his home. Mike was born on July 13, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, and is the son of Anne Kathleen and the late Raymond Reichard.
Mike was a devoted mechanic and owner of Auto Doctor in Gambrills, MD for 41 years. Mike was always...
Harleen Kaur (Toor) Pandher
Oct 1, 2023
Harleen Pandher, passed away Sunday October 1, 2023 peacefully with her husband, parents, brother and sister-in-law by her side. Harleen was a loving daughter, sister, friend, and above all, a devoted wife and mother. Throughout those challenging five years, she displayed unwavering bravery and resilience in her fight against cancer.
She was born on September 9, 1986...
Savitaben H. Patel
Oct 1, 2023
Savitaben Patel died peacefully on Sunday, October 1st at the incredible age of 90. She was a treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. The second of 6 children born in Ashi, Gujarat, she was dedicated to her friends and family around the world. Those who knew her will testify to her generosity, hospitality, and strength. She...
Quentin Lorenzo Looney
Sep 28, 2023
An obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available
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Stephen A. Giles
Sep 27, 2023
On Wednesday, 27 September 2023 Stephen quietly went to rest at Georgetown University Hospital, District of Columbia. He served in the United States Army prior to working as a Senior Networking Engineer with the Airiam Company. Stephen was born on 23 March 1959 to Wallace M. Giles, Sr. and to the late Geneva Cora Giles-Wilcher in Virginia. He is...
Anthony Lee Funkhouser
Sep 25, 2023
Anthony Lee Funkhouser, “Tony” a resident of Millersville, MD, passed away on September 25, 2023, at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center, Pasadena, MD. He was 77. Tony was born on August 02, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, and was the son of the late Beyralen Monroe Funkhouser and Mabel Nancy Pascoe.
Tony was a dedicated and loving...
James Haupt
Sep 21, 2023
James Stephen Haupt, age 39 of Odenton passed away suddenly on September 21, 2023, at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was born on November 10, 1983, in Baltimore Maryland.
There are not enough words to describe James. Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, artist, philosopher, and wanderer. He was an amazing artist and writer winning...
Girishkumar Ramubhai Patel
Sep 19, 2023
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Adrian Rohan Hylton
Sep 15, 2023
Adrian Rohan Hylton, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on September 15, 2023, at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was 38. Adrian was born on November 12, 1984 in Jamaica and was the son of Donovan A Hylton and Orchid Wright Gilchrist. He will be sorely missed, and his spirit will reside in the hearts of his...
Tarini Drupad Desai
Sep 12, 2023
Master of fine arts, interior designer, small business owner, entrepreneur, dear daughter, sister, cousin, friend, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-aunt. Tarini held many roles and wore many hats. She was married from August 13, 1966, till his passing November 2, 2010, to Drupad Batuklal Desai. They both loved time with family and friends, giving back to the community,...
Elizabeth Joan Lewis
Sep 12, 2023
Elizabeth Joan Lewis (nee Forsyth), age 89, passed away on September 12, 2023. She was the beloved wife of John E. Lewis, Jr. (deceased); mother of John E. Lewis, III (Mary), Nina E. Riley (William), and Hope D. Brown (William). She is survived by eight grandchildren - Angela, John, Brian, Robert, Elizabeth, Grant, Patrick, and William; and seven great-grandchildren...
Pauline R Yeargain
Sep 11, 2023
Pauline Yeargain, resident of Severn, MD, passed away on September 11, 2023. She was 82. Pauline was born on February 05, 1941, in Spokane, WA and was the daughter of the late Paul Bissell and Myrtle Larson Bissell.
She was a caring mother and person, specializing in nursing for persons with disabilities. She was predeceased by her...
Bala Subramanian
Sep 4, 2023
Bala Subramanian, Professor Emeritus at Morgan State University, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on September 4, 2023 at the age of 86.
Bala was born in Madras, India in 1936. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Madras, and completed his Masters Degree in Economics at the University of...

