Obituaries

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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Nov 27, 2020

On Friday, November 27th, 2020, Charles F. Abbott passed away in Baltimore, Maryland. Charles was born in Coshocton, Ohio on Saturday June 1st, 1946 to his late parents Katherine M. Abbott (Huff) and William C. Abbott. Charles was the loving husband of 34 years to Mary E. Abbott. He was the beloved father to Michael W. Abbott and his...

Nov 18, 2020

Joan Buenaventura Lashley of Bowie, Maryland departed this life on November 18, 2020 in hospice care, surrounded by her family’s love, at the age of 58.  She was born on June 19, 1962 in Alexandria, Virginia and grew up in the Mount Vernon area.   Joan graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1980 and then attended Virginia Commonwealth University.  She...

Nov 16, 2020

It is with the most profound sadness and heaviest of hearts that we announce that Michael Joseph Ross, Sr., of Edgewater, Maryland passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at the age of 68.  Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years, Amy Ross, nee Derr, and his 3 children, Michael Joseph, Jr. (age 25), Cameron (age 23), and...

Nov 16, 2020

On Monday, November 16, 2020, surrounded by his family, the Lord took Lawrence H. McCleery by the hand and peacefully led him home. A Christian who faithfully followed Jesus Christ. Larry was born on February 7, 1937 in Washington, D.C., and was the son of the late Everett and Loretta McCleery.

After graduating high school, Larry went...

Nov 14, 2020

Shelley Denise Booker Boston, 69, of Hanover, Maryland passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 in Columbia, Maryland.

On February 21st, 1951 in Winona, West Virginia, Shelley Denise was born to Robert Henry Booker and Beatrice Marion (née Holston). Their small family of four, which also included a younger daughter, Sharon Diane, resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –...

Nov 13, 2020

Carolyn Hazel (Wade) Spohr, 81, born January 26, 1939 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home in Gambrills, Maryland, on Friday, November 13, 2020 with her husband, John, and her daughter, Cheryl, by her side after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John E. Spohr;...