Obituaries

Nov 30, 2020

On September 26th,  Ralph J. Johnson passed away at the age of 71.  Born in Tennessee, Ralph has been a resident of Severn for 10 years. He worked as a heavy machine repairman for Nevamar in Odenton until he retired.  His entire life Ralph bred and raised pigeons for both racing and for ceremonial release. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed...

Nov 30, 2020

Ron Fones died of natural causes on Sept. 25. 2021. Born in Warsaw, Virginia, on Aug. 6,1931, to Virgil Wood Fones and Cora  Campbell, he was named Ralston Virgil. As a teenager he chose to be called "Ron".

He enjoyed working many years as an Electronic Technician for the U.S. Geological Survey.  He loved auto racing and...

Nov 30, 2020

On June 29, 2021, after a long and courageous fight, Terrance “Terry” Lynnae Brooks was finally at peace.  She was 68.  Devoted mother of Chris Price and his wife Tamie of Mt. Airy and Casey Price of Laurel; loving grandmother of Peyton and Kipton Price.  Born in Oklahoma, Terry proudly served as a member of the United States Army....

Nov 30, 2020

University of Maryland Medical Center from atrial fibrillation with her children at her side.

Carol was born on November 9, 1936, in Binghamton, New York. She attended Friends Academy, The Knox School, and earned an Associate's degree in Secretarial Studies from Centenary Junior College in Hackettstown, New Jersey, in 1958. At Centenary in 1957, she met her...

Nov 30, 2020

Nov 30, 2020

On May 10, 2021, Richard E. Miller passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87.  Born in Iowa, Richard proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy for 20 years, working as a Radioman and as a Technical Controller. This service took him to Guam, Italy, Morocco, Virginia and finally to Maryland.  Richard...

Nov 30, 2020

Joan Orszula, aged 84, passed away on April 26, 2021 at the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsvillle, MD. She was born on August 19, 1936 to the late Thomas J. Walker and Margaret Walker. She was the beloved wife, of 63 years, to Borus Orszula, devoted mother of Paul Orszula (Shari Orszula) and Sharon Orszula Doolin; loving grandmother of...

Nov 30, 2020

Stacey Diane Geddes Danielson, age 55, passed away after a brief illness at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born November 15, 1965 to the late Dow Geddes and Karen Kennard Geddes in Laurel, MD. Stacey graduated from Anne Arundel High School in 1983. Stacey began her...

Nov 30, 2020

On April 17, 2021, Gregory Franklin Smith passed away peacefully at the age of 66.  Loving son of Hardy and Elma Smith and beloved husband of Jenny Hiroko Smith. Born in Ohio, Greg lived in Odenton with his wife. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and later worked for NASA as...

Nov 30, 2020

Viola Elizabeth Milburn, née Manigault of Severn, Maryland passed peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home with her family by her side.  She was 81.  Viola and her husband, Fabian Milburn, Sr. had been married for 61 years and are citizens of the world, having traveled to several continents in connection with his duties on behalf of the...

Nov 30, 2020

On April 9, 2021, Marylin Mae Allen of Odenton, MD, passed away at her family home in Odenton, MD.  She was 85. She loved crocheting, bird watching, caring for her cats and dogs, family gatherings, playing BINGO, watching the Ravens, watching Hallmark Movies, Babysitting her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Allen Jr.; devoted mother of Alan Allen...

Nov 30, 2020

On April 7th, 2021, John Edward Sweeney of Crofton went home to be with the Lord.  Beloved son of the late Eddie and Marie Sweeney; loving brother of Nancy (the late Tom) Whitley, Thelma (Denise) Bell, Bishop Eddie (Yvonne) Sweeney and the late James and Pat Sweeney. He is also survived by a host of caring nieces, nephews, and...

Nov 30, 2020

On March 28, 2021, Ikue S. Hadley “Sami” of Severn, previously of Laurel, passed away at the age of 73. Devoted wife of 28 years to Michael R. Hadley and beloved mother of Lester N. Walters. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother. Sami was a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary.  She enjoyed...

Nov 30, 2020

Margaret E. Hunt, a resident of Bowie and previously of New Carrollton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2021 at the age of 77.

She was born in Washington, DC on November 10, 1943 to the late Dudley and Calsie Smith.

Margaret was a loving and devoted wife of 56...

Nov 30, 2020

Ramanlal Lallubhai Mistry of Navsari, India, passed away peacefully, at the age of 81, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at his home in Burtonsville, Maryland. Ramanlal was married to his wife of 59 years, Dhanubhen Mistry. Ramanlal was the son of the late Lallubhai and Gangaben Mistry.

Although his life started in Navsari,...

Nov 30, 2020

On February 26, 2021, Gloria Lorraine Rogers, a resident of Severn for 49 years, passed away peacefully at home.

Due to the pandemic, a memorial celebration of her life will be held on a future date.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gloria was happiest spending time with...

Nov 30, 2020

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Nov 30, 2020

On January 14, 2021, Betty Louise Sells of Gambrills, Maryland, 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side.  She was born and raised in Livingston, Tennessee.  She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Billy Grey Sells; devoted mother to William Lynn Sells and wife Norena Lynn; loving grandmother to William Christopher Norris Sells, Sarah...

Nov 30, 2020

Carl L. Washington entered heaven’s gates on January 10, 2021, at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie Maryland following illness at the result of Sarcoidosis.  Carl was the first son of Joyce Y. Washington and Carlton L. Frye. Born and raised in Washington, DC.  Carl was a diehard Washingtonian and loved his city to the end.  Carl loved...

Nov 30, 2020

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