Obituaries

Ambrose Depanise

Feb 4, 2022

Ambrose DePanise (De) of Odenton, a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away in Annapolis, MD on February 4, 2022 at the age of 88.

Ambrose Frank DePanise was born May 12, 1933 in Bronx, NY, son of Americo and Josephine DePanise (Tranquillo). He moved to Bridgeport, CT,  and attended Warren Harding High School,...

Saraswathi Ranganathan

Feb 4, 2022

Our mom, Saraswathi Ranganathan, who watched our school  concerts like she was watching Beyoncé on stage. Our mom who dressed for every event as if she was going to a coronation- - be it Adam and Sam’s Christmas performances, Shak’s 3rd grade recorder concert, or Shyam’s 5th-grade graduation, everyone’s weddings, or their birthdays.

Our Amma or ‘Ma...

William Byron Phelps, Jr.

Feb 2, 2022

William Byron Phelps, Jr., “Barney”, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home. He was 95. Barney was born on July 3, 1926 in Baltimore, MD and was the son of the late William Byron Phelps, Sr. and Lola (nee Clark) Phelps.

Barney is survived by his loving son, David...

Janice Swokla

Jan 31, 2022

Janice Swokla, 74, of Severn, MD, died peacefully at home on January 31, 2022 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Hartford, CT, on September 24, 1947, “Jan” was the first of three children of the late Walter and Antoinette “Toni” Swokla (Cancelmo).

Graduating Weaver High School in 1965, Jan started her life-long career...

Dr. Michael Charles Mccumber

Jan 30, 2022

Dr. Michael C. McCumber (Mike), 73, of Gambrills, Maryland, passed away on January 30, 2022.   Born in Troy, New York, Mike spent his formative years in Scotia, NY. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego, Master’s degree from SUNY Albany and PhD from University of Virginia. He also taught at UVA.  Mike proudly served his country as a...

Kevin P. Patel

Jan 29, 2022

Celebration of Life: Kevin Patel

December 4 1990- January 29 2022 (Age 31)

To view the recording of the Celebration of Life click HERE

Services:

Saturday, February 5th from 11 AM to 1 PM

Location:

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

1411 Annapolis Rd, Odenton,...

Raksha Umakant Patel

Jan 20, 2022

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

Carolyn Elizabeth Word

Jan 19, 2022

Carolyn Elizabeth Word

Mother                Grandmother                          Sister                           Friend to Many

Carolyn E. Word, a long-time resident of Laurel, MD, departed this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born in Roxboro, NC February 1, 1943 and was lovingly nurtured by her parents and her grandmother, Cynthia Word.  She was a member of...

Gladys A. Rodenhauser

Jan 15, 2022

Gladys A Rodenhauser, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022. she was 85.

Robert J. Walker

Jan 13, 2022

Robert Joseph Walker, who went by Joe, left this world on January 13, 2022, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joe was born May 1, 1962, to Alfred F. Walker, Jr. and the late Claire “Maureen” Walker (née Klein). He was the younger brother to Alfred “Al” Walker. They were raised in Catonsville, where he graduated...

Kapilaben V Patel

Jan 12, 2022

Mrs. Kapilaben Patel, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home. She was 70. Mrs. Patel will be missed by all.

Thomas "Tom" J. Yeager

Jan 11, 2022

On January 11, 2022, Thomas “Tom” J. Yeager passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 63.  Born in Philadelphia, Tom was raised in Bowie and lived in Odenton for the past 25 years. He was a skilled HVAC mechanic and member of Steamfitters Local 602.

Tom was a loving...

Roger Vaun Von Vleck

Jan 4, 2022

Roger Von Vleck, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. He was 77.  Roger was born on August 30, 1944 in Bedford, Ohio and was the son of the late John G. Von Vleck and Helen (nee Miekle) Von Vleck.

Since childhood, Roger ...

Harnam S. Arneja

Jan 1, 2022

Full obituary to be posted shortly

Services will be Live Streamed.  Please check back on the day of the service.

Those attending services in person are now required to wear a mask per Anne Arundel County Guidelines.

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Susan Victoria (Nehring) Marques

Dec 31, 2021

On December 31, 2021, Susan V. Marques (nee Nehring) of Pasadena passed away with her loving husband by her side.  She was 68.  Together for over 35 years, she is survived by her husband Tony Marques; her son Jimmy Gallion, and her sisters Sara Nehring and Sandy Cooper.  She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Deanna Nehring. Susan...

Ann Louisa (Hess) Shattuck

Dec 30, 2021

Ann Louisa Shattuck, age 75, passed away surrounded by her family on December 30, 2021. Born October 31, 1946 in St. Louis, MO. She was a loving mother of three, Mike (Serene) Delano, Laurie (John) Arter and Molly Furmage. Ann loved being a Nana to her seven grandchildren, Zach and Matt Arter, Isabelle and Jackson Furmage, Alexander, Sufian and...

Christina Jeanette Brandon

Dec 28, 2021

CHRISTINA BRANDON, Principal Engineer at Raytheon of more than 13 years, departed on December 28, 2021 at age 44.

Christina was known for her Angelic voice, her giving and kind personality.  She used to help young kids and teens learn their potential as their lead choir director among other roles she took on during her life in...

Karen O'Connor Dennehy

Dec 25, 2021

Karen O’Connor Dennehy

10/21/1951 – 12/25/2021

Karen O’Connor Dennehy passed away early Christmas morning at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, in which she was being treated for over the last several months.

Karen is survived by her husband, Kevin Ignatius Dennehy, her children, Meghan O’Connor Dennehy (Jennifer),...

Lawrence Edward Novak

Dec 22, 2021

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

Juanita Thompson

Dec 22, 2021

Juanita Thompson a resident of Odenton, MD, returned home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the age of 93. Juanita was born on July 22, 1928 in Washington, D.C., and is the daughter of the late James and Mae Thompson. Juanita graduated from Dunbar High school. She pursued a career in health services where she attended to the needs...