Obituaries

Feb 16, 2022

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

Feb 15, 2022

William James McMullen, “Bill” a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home. He was 72. Bill was born on May 18, 1949 in Baltimore, MD and was the son of the late Donald L. McMullen, Sr and Miriam Esther  ( nee Larkin) McMullen.

After Receiving his Bachelor’s Degree, Bill enlisted...

Feb 8, 2022

Shirley Ruth Packard (nee: Seaton), age 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, surrounded by her children.  She was a longtime resident of Laurel, MD.

Shirley had a contagious smile, generous heart and all who knew her loved her.  She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed roller skating,...

Feb 8, 2022

Full obituary to be posted

Feb 6, 2022

Ansuya Upadhyaya of Clarksburg, Maryland died at 9:40 pm on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was 69 years old. Ansuya was born to Dinkar Desai and Bhanumati Desai on March 1, 1952 in Baroda, India. She is survived by her husband, Janardan Upadhyaya, and her children, Ami Upadhya, Tina Aanand, and Ajay Upadhyaya, all of whom live near her...

Feb 5, 2022

Carrie Dabbs was born April 7, 1978 and died February 5, 2022. She was a loving daughter, twin sister, aunt, and friend.  She enjoyed reading and writing. She was introspective and preferred to express herself through her writing. She loved corgis and stuffed animals, which she affectionately referred to as her stuffies.  Carrie is survived by her mother Eileen...

Feb 5, 2022

James P. Williams, 85, of Odenton passed away on February 5, 2022.  James was born on August 28, 1936 in Washington D.C. to Clarence and Ruby Williams.

James is survived by his devoted fiancee' Sun Ginoza, loving father of Vivian Williams (Mark Katz), Richard Williams (Patricia Coiner-Williams) and Lenora Vanderpool (Karl Vanderpool); adoring grandfather of Richard, Timothy,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

Jan 15, 2022

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

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...

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.

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...

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 ...