Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Dr. Emanuel "Emil" O. Melichar

Dr. Emanuel "Emil" O. Melichar

Apr 7, 2022

On April 7, 2022, Dr. Emanuel O. Melichar lost his long fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born in Cicero, IL on March 31, 1932, the son of immigrants from Czecholslavakia, he grew up bi-lingual on the family farm in Lisle, IL, a suburb of Chicago.  He graduated from The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.  He served in the Army during...

Carol J. Nelson

Carol J. Nelson

Apr 7, 2022

On April 7, 2022, Carol Jean Nelson was called home to be with her Lord. She went peacefully surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife of 72 years to Clayton E. Nelson; Devoted mother of Deborah (Lynn) Faulconer, Valerie Herberger; and Darlene (Chuck) Fox. Cherished grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.  Carol...

Darlene L. Stone

Darlene L. Stone

Apr 7, 2022

On April 7th, 2022, Darlene Linn Stone passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 57. Beloved wife of 13 years to Geoffrey V. Stone; devoted mother of Mattie L. Miles, Wendy Medrano, Betty Joe Clark, and Carl Carpenter; caring step-mother of Jacob and Griffin Stone; loving sister of Diane, Steve, and Dale; adoring...

David William Ellis

David William Ellis

Apr 6, 2022

David William Ellis was the beloved husband of Laura Jeanette Ellis. He went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2022.  David was born on August 10, 1953 in Baltimore, MD.  David loved his parents, siblings, extended family and friends. David always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger.  He was a proud retired...

Madhabi Mukhopadhyay

Madhabi Mukhopadhyay

Apr 6, 2022

Smt. Madhabi Mukhopadhyay, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022.

Born and raised in West Bengal, India, she lived in multiple cities in India including Mumbai & Hyderabad throughout her life before settling in Rockville, MD and Kolkata while in India.

Madhabi was a wonderful singer and excellent teacher.  In addition...

Sandra Lee Sharp

Sandra Lee Sharp

Apr 5, 2022

Sandy was born September 24, 1946, to Jean and Robert Heberling and grew up in Reading, PA. An honors graduate from both Reading High School and Reading Community College, Sandy earned a degree in Applied Sciences and became a trusted health professional as a Laboratory Technician at Pottstown Memorial Hospital, then as a Supervisor at the Arthritis and Rheumatology...

Maggie Lynette (Mccullough)  Merritt

Maggie Lynette (Mccullough) Merritt

Apr 4, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Maggie Lynette (McCullough) Merritt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Helen Frances (Thompson)  Lanham

Helen Frances (Thompson) Lanham

Apr 4, 2022

On April 4, 2022, Helen Frances Lanham (nee Thompson)  of Odenton, Md. passed away at Morning Side House of Friendship surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old. She was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Kephart) Thompson of Edgewater, Md. On April 19, 1958 she married James (Buck) Lanham who preceded her in death...

David Russell Rice

David Russell Rice

Mar 30, 2022

Suddenly, On March 30, 2022, SFC. David Russell Rice, a retired U.S. Army Veteran, passed away. He is the beloved husband of Elizabeth Carol (nee Fultz) Rice, devoted father of Jayson Buterbaugh and his wife Amanda, Christopher Rice, Jamie Russell and her husband Matthew, Samantha Rice, Mallery Prough and her husband Art and DJ Rice and the late Danny...

Michael C. Davis

Michael C. Davis

Mar 26, 2022

Michael "Mike" or "Tank" Charles Davis was an incredible friend, brother and uncle.  He left this world suddenly on March 26, 2022 at the age of 65. Mike was born to George and Patricia Davis on June 21, 1956 and is survived by his sister Carolyn Anderson and her husband Steve Anderson and their children Jennifer Anderson, Mathew Anderson...

Richard C. Gehrlein

Richard C. Gehrlein

Mar 25, 2022

Richard “Rich” Charles Gehrlein passed away on March 25, 2022 at the age of 78 at the UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland (after an extended hospital stay). He was born on February 1, 1944 to Louis and Margaret Gehrlein in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Rich enjoyed playing sports (track and basketball) while attending St. Patrick’s...

Jennifer Leigh Ann (Peeples)  Loughrey

Jennifer Leigh Ann (Peeples) Loughrey

Mar 23, 2022

Jennifer Leigh Ann (Peeples) Loughrey was born on March 19, 1975. She passed away March 23, 2022, at the age of 47, after a nearly three year battle with Breast Cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert (Rob) Loughrey and sons, Derek, Cullen and Aidan, Daughter-in-Law Victoria and Grandson Killian who will grow up knowing...

Laura Margaret (January)  Howard

Laura Margaret (January) Howard

Mar 23, 2022

Laura Margaret Howard (nee January), affectionately known as Singie, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2022, at 90 years of age, with her son Clarke Howard, granddaughter Caitlin Warpinski, daughter Laura Wheeler, and granddaughter Lynne Murphy by her side. She was the longest living of her 9 siblings.

Born on January 24, 1932, to...

Huynh Thi Chau

Huynh Thi Chau

Mar 23, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Huynh Thi Chau. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Keshab B. Shrestha

Keshab B. Shrestha

Mar 22, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Keshab B. Shrestha. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Henry Hook

John Henry Hook

Mar 16, 2022

Major John H. Hook, US Army Retired, of Odenton, MD, passed away on March 16, 2022 at the age of 92 years. Born in Waldwick, New Jersey on March 6, 1930, he graduated vocational high school as a vehicle mechanic. On his 18th birthday in 1948 he volunteered to enter the US Army at Fort Dix, NJ. He was...

Jeffrey M. Schweitz

Jeffrey M. Schweitz

Mar 15, 2022

On March 15, 2022, Jeffrey M. Schweitz passed away peacefully at the age of 79.  Beloved husband of JoAnn Daugherty-Schetrompf; loving father of Thomas L. Baublitz; caring brother of Bob Schweitz and Lana Groynom; cherished grandfather of Roxanne Baublitz.  He is also survived by many other family members and dear friends.   Born in Ohio, Jeff has lived in Severn...

Rosemary Emma Logan

Rosemary Emma Logan

Mar 14, 2022

On March 14, 2022, Rosemary Emma Logan (nee Gerace) passed away peacefully with her husband by her side.  She was 80.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, she and her husband resided on Long Island, New York for over thirty six years.  They then moved to Drum Point, Maryland where they lived for twenty-two years before finally settling in Odenton. ...

Angela Judith Isabella Sirko

Angela Judith Isabella Sirko

Mar 12, 2022

Angela Judith Isabella Sirko was born on 31 August 1991 in Clarksville Tennessee to her parents, Ms. Stacey Carrasquillo and the late Mr. James Purcell. Angie moved to New Jersey as a baby and grew up in South Amboy New Jersey with her sister Amanda, and her brother Remy. In 2009 she graduated from South Amboy High School.  In...

Frank Edward Elliott

Frank Edward Elliott

Mar 8, 2022

Frank Edward Elliott was born March 27, 1936 in Hampton, Virginia to the late Catherine P. McCullers. He was the younger of two children: his sister, Pearl Davis lives in Norfolk, Virginia. After graduating from Norfolk’s Booker T. Washington High School, Frank attended Howard University and Hampton Institute, and in 1955, joined the U.S. Air Force. Frank married Glynne...