Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Jeffrey Lynn Fiehler

Jeffrey Lynn Fiehler

Jul 11, 2025

On July 11, 2025, Jeffrey L. Fiehler passed away peacefully at home.  Born in Missouri, Jeff was a long time resident of Anne Arundel County. He worked in residential design and construction, and he was an incredibly gifted artist.  He was a musician, a painter, and a stain glass craftsman. He also was an avid fan of Corvettes.  Jeff...

Helen Virginia Botts

Helen Virginia Botts

Jul 10, 2025

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Helen Virginia Botts, born in West Virginia, and a long-term resident of Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on the evening of Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD.  She was 96 years old.

Helen’s love of almost all...

Lilly Naidu

Lilly Naidu

Jul 9, 2025

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

Robyn Catherine Omara

Robyn Catherine Omara

Jul 7, 2025

Robyn Catherine OMara, 62, passed away on July 7, 2025 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She was born on March 30, 1963 in North Carolina to parents: Teddy Nowak and Nellie [Burney] Nowak.

Robyn is survived by husband, Mark OMara; daughter, Amanda OMara; and son, Stephen OMara.

Friends and family...

Gloria E. (Dulany)  Dougherty

Gloria E. (Dulany) Dougherty

Jul 6, 2025

On Sunday, July 6, Gloria E. Dougherty of Glen Burnie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Devoted wife of 50 years to the late Edward F. Dougherty, who passed away in 2010 after a courageous battle with Parkinsons disease. Beloved mother of Barry K. Dougherty (Patti Tait; children Morgan and Drew) and Drue E. Dougherty (step-daughter Addalyn);...

Bruce R. Sanders

Bruce R. Sanders

Jul 2, 2025

Bruce R. Sanders, an Odenton, MD resident, formerly of Livonia, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 2, 2025, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

Bruce, a twin, was born on December 13,1954 in Dearborn, MI and raised in the Presbyterian tradition becoming an Ordained Elder and Deacon. His...

Phillip John Hampton

Phillip John Hampton

Jul 1, 2025

Master Sergeant Phillip John Hampton United States Air Force retired, passed away on  July 1, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Detroit, Michigan December 6, 1930, to Andrew Scott Hampton and Nora (Poirier) Hampton.

A man of strong faith, Phillip was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and always...

William Elder King Jr.

William Elder King Jr.

Jun 28, 2025

William E King Jr. met his Lord on June 28, 2025.

Bill was born on 10/26/1931 to William and Catherine King of Baltimore, MD.  He grew up in the Morrell Park neighborhood of Baltimore, playing baseball through his youth.  He graduated from Southern High in 1949.  He entered the US Army and became an intelligence officer during...

David Troy Nunan

David Troy Nunan

Jun 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Troy Nunan,  on June 26, 2025.

David, affectionately known as Dave, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 6, 1968 to Robert and Agnes Nunan.  David attended the University of Maryland, Munich and graduated in 1988. David was a long time, loyal employee of Ligado...

Hieu T. Nguyen

Hieu T. Nguyen

Jun 26, 2025

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Hieu Thi Nguyen passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her family residence in Bowie, Maryland. Hieu was born on July 17, 1938 in Hue, Vietnam. She is survived by two sons, Hung Van Nguyen and Hai Van Nguyen; one...

Eston "Pete" E. Pack

Eston "Pete" E. Pack

Jun 15, 2025

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Eston E.(Pete) Pack, 83, of Odenton passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2025 with his sons by his bedside. Pete suffered a stroke on 6/13 that he never recovered from, unfortunately.

Pete was born in 1941 in rural southwestern Virginia to Fletcher and Jessie Pack....

Markeith A. Banner

Markeith A. Banner

Jun 14, 2025

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Conrad Calvillo Castro

Conrad Calvillo Castro

Jun 14, 2025

Conrad “Cas” Castro, a longtime Odenton, MD resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14, 2025.

He was born to Bruno and Maria Calvillo on Nov. 26, 1937 in Lamont, Ca.

Conrad was a selfless, loving, hardworking, brave and wise husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be remembered for pride...

Vernon D. Mcilvain

Vernon D. Mcilvain

Jun 11, 2025

Vernon Duane McIlvain

Quiet Strength, Humble Heart

1941 – 2025

With deep love and hope in Christ, we announce that Vernon Duane McIlvain entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his beloved family.

Vernon was a man of quiet strength, unwavering faith, humility,...

Elizabeth J. Castro

Elizabeth J. Castro

Jun 11, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Castro, a longtime resident of Odenton, Md. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 11, 2025.

Betty was born in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 1943 to Shelburne and Helen Midjette.

Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be remembered for her kindness, strength, compassion, caring...

Philip James Tapper

Philip James Tapper

Jun 7, 2025

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 Philip James Tapper, affectionately known as Dr. P, Tappa, Uncle Philip, and General Smiley, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, in Laurel, Maryland at the age of 63. 

 Born in New York, Philip was the beloved son of Mae Elaine Tapper (née Johnson) and the late Alphonso Blake Tapper. As...

Juan Fernando Canales Martinez

Juan Fernando Canales Martinez

Jun 7, 2025

It comes with heavy hearts that Juan Fernando Canales Martinez passed away due to fall on Saturday, June 7, 2025, while working. He was 37 years old. Juan was born on June 6, 1988, in (Town) Honduras and was the son of Jose Canales and Miarian Martinez. Juan was a loving father, devoted fiancé, and extraordinary friend. He was...

James Harry Leffel, Sr.

James Harry Leffel, Sr.

May 24, 2025

James Harry Leffel, Sr. of Severn, MD, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his home. He was 90. James was born on January 5, 1935, in Low Moor, VA and was the son of the late  Thomas Samuel Leffel and Alice Hildred (nee Metcalfe) Leffel.

James is survived by his loving sons, Bob Leffel and...

Florine Jones

Florine Jones

May 23, 2025

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

John L. Walker

John L. Walker

May 22, 2025

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On May 22, 2025, John L Walker passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Born in the District of Columbia, John was a resident of Bethesda, MD most of his life and spent his retirement years in Annapolis, MD.  He proudly...