Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Kathleen Ann Krantz

Kathleen Ann Krantz

May 10, 2022

On May 10, 2022, Kathleen Ann Krantz, beloved daughter of Adrianne Ann Krantz (nee McKay) and the late William Oscar Krantz; loving sister of William Geoffrey Krantz and Lisa Lynn Bumbalough. Also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Jeanette E. Colby

Jeanette E. Colby

May 6, 2022

Jeanette E. (nee Reising) Colby (74), died May 6, 2022 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Born May 14, 1947 in Westphalia, Iowa, to Ambrose and Dorothy (nee Wirtz) Reising, she was a 30 year resident of Columbia, MD. Growing up in Texas, she attended Central High School in San Angelo, graduating in 1965. On...

Jeanne T. Jacques

Jeanne T. Jacques

May 3, 2022

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Agnes Delores Miller

Agnes Delores Miller

May 2, 2022

Agnes Delores Mitchell Miller was born on October 9, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Irene Robinson and Elijah Gillyard.  She was the eldest of six children. She married James Miller, Sr. on October 2, 1965, and three children were born of this union.

She had a successful career as a nurse, tax advisor and accountant. ...

Dorothy "Dottie" W. Anderson

Dorothy "Dottie" W. Anderson

Apr 23, 2022

Dorothy W. Anderson (Dean)

Sadly, on April 23, 2022, Dorothy was called home by our Heavenly Father after a long battle with cancer.  She is preceded in death by her late husband Daniel W. Dean, Jr., loving daughter Maria A. Adams, loving Grandson Billy Vacek, and her parents Joseph and Ida Wheeler.

Dorothy is survived...

Ricardo Pineda Sicat

Ricardo Pineda Sicat

Apr 21, 2022

On April 21, 2022, Ricardo P. Sicat, 64, went home to be with the Lord.  Born in Pampanga, Philippines, he was a resident of Laurel, Maryland, for 28 years. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Florencia Villanueva; his children Mervin Sicat (wife Ana Paula), Mark J. Sicat, and Kathleen J. Sicat; his siblings Bella Czuhajewoski, Arceli...

George William Schlossnagle, Jr.

George William Schlossnagle, Jr.

Apr 21, 2022

George William Schlossnagle, Jr. passed away on April 21st, 2022, at peace and with his wife Sherry at his side at the age of 76.  He remained positive and in good humor despite living with chronic pain as a Disabled Veteran and a Parkinson’s sufferer

George lived a life in service, starting with his civic leadership in...

Lola Ann Evans

Lola Ann Evans

Apr 15, 2022

Lola Ann Blasingame Evans, 91, of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away, April 15, 2022. She was born in Griffin, Georgia on September 28, 1930, to the late Mr. Walter and Mrs. Rosa Blasingame.  She was the third of seven children and was always called Ann by family and friends.

Ann grew up in Griffin, Georgia, attended public...

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...