Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Gertraut "Jill" L. Owens
Apr 17, 2020
On April 17, 2020, Gertraut "Jill" Liane Owens passed away at the age of 91. She is survived by her loving sister and many dear friends. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Emilio Guido Arredondo
Apr 15, 2020
Mr. Emilio Guido Arredondo, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Crofton Rehabilitation Center in Crofton, MD. He was 100. Emilio was born on August 28, 1919 in Arequipa, Peru and was the son of the late Alberto Arredondo and Sara Rodriguez Arredondo. He is survived by his loving nephew, Alberto Ramiro...
Urmila Shankar Arvindekar
Apr 4, 2020
Urmila Shankar Arvindekar, a resident of Elkridge, MD, passed away on Saturday, April 04, 2020 in Ellicott City, MD. She will be greatly missed.
All services are private.
Shanna Marie Simpson
Mar 26, 2020
Shanna loved her family and friends deeply. Spending time fishing, concerts, football (Ravens only) and just hanging out. She was a sociable person and could talk to anyone. Her smile, laugh and personality will be missed by everyone.
All services will be private.
Maria Elena Berrios
Mar 23, 2020
Maria Elena Berrios, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at her home. She was 77 years old. Maria was born on July 3, 1942 in Humacao, Puerto Rico and was the daughter of the late Julio Figueroa and Sara Romero.
After spending a short time in New York City, Maria married...
Catherine Eckford
Mar 17, 2020
On March 17th, Catherine Eckford, age 88, went home to be with the Lord. Devoted wife to the late Robert Lee Eckford; beloved mother and best friend of Cathy Vhaness Eckford. She was predeceased by three sisters and one brother. Catherine proudly served her country as a member of the United States Army. She worked in the catalog ordering...
David Franklin Ward
Mar 16, 2020
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IN LIGHT OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES CONCERNING THE COVID 19 VIRUS
THE FAMILY OF DAVID FRANKLIN WARD HAVE MADE THE CONSCIENTIOUS DECISION TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE
ALL PUBLIC VISITATIONS AND FUNERAL SERVICES
There was never a project too big for David “Dave”...
Jamnaben Damjibhai Kathrotiya
Mar 8, 2020
Jamnaben Damjibhai Kathrotiya, a resident of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 08, 2020 at her home. She was 79. Jamnaben will be missed by all that knew her.
Gertraud "Trudy" R. Ellick
Mar 6, 2020
On March 6, Gertraud "Trudy" Ellick went home to be with the Lord. She was 89. Born in Waldsassen, Germany, Trudy lived in the Odenton area since 1960. Devoted wife and best friend of Charles W. Ellick; beloved mother of Roberta Ellick Nathan and Niel Ellick; caring sister of Margarete and Maria Tragl; cherished grandmother of Jennifer Ellick, Nicholas...
Barbara M. Kuykendall
Mar 4, 2020
On March 4, 2020, Barbara M. Kuykendall went home to be with the Lord. She was 93. Born in New York, she served as a dental technician in the United State Army. She was an active member of the Odenton Church of God and loved spending time with her family and friends.
She was predeceased by her...
Carolyn Janet Lively
Mar 2, 2020
On March 2, 2020, Carolyn J. Lively, age 77, went home to be with the Lord. A 20 year resident of Jessup, she previously lived in Laurel. She was married for 35 years to the love of her life, the late Robert “Bob” C. Lively; beloved mother and best friend of Karen M. Feger; cherished grandmother of John Forrest...
Brenda B. Howarth
Feb 29, 2020
Brenda B. Howarth passed away February 29, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center at age 78. Brenda grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She would later move to California where in 1963 she married her husband of 54 years as he was stationed in the Army in Los Angeles. They later moved to Largo, Maryland where she would work as...
Surrinder M. Dutta
Feb 27, 2020
Surrinder M. Dutta, a resident of Millington, MD, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. He was 63. Surrinder will be missed by all.
Samuel Allen Rawlinson
Feb 26, 2020
Samuel “Sam” Allen Rawlinson, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 71. Samuel was born on October 26, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Christine (nee Talley) Rawlinson and Samuel Allen Rawlinson. Samuel is survived by his beloved wife of 51...
Dolores M. "Laurie" Manley
Feb 23, 2020
of Odenton, Md., was born on January 18, 1934 to the late Mary and Charles Elsner. In 1954, she met the man of her dreams and happily spent the next 62 years married to Harry Manley, with whom she had six children. While raising her family in Cheverly, Md., she worked as the bookkeeper for the Bureau of Rehabilitation,...
John E. Pettebone
Feb 15, 2020
John E. Pettebone, age 71, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home in Odenton, Maryland.
Born on January 9, 1949 in Annapolis, MD, John grew up in the St. Margaret’s area. He was the son of the late John E. Pettebone and Elsie (nee Gyles) Pettebone.
John is survived by his beloved...
Johnnie A. Goode
Feb 15, 2020
On February 15, 2020, Johnnie A. Goode, 73, went to be with the Lord. Devoted husband of 48 years to Betty Goode (nee Murray) and beloved father of Shawn L. Goode and his wife, Sherry. He was predeceased by his mother, Esther Goods, and his brother Thomas Goods. Born in North Carolina, Johnnie was a resident of Ft. Washington...
Jerry L. Knoll
Feb 14, 2020
On February 14, 2020, Jerry L. Knoll, age 79, returned home to be with the Lord. Viewings will be held at the Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113 this Friday, February 21 at 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church (NBUMC),...
John Paul Midolo, Jr.
Feb 11, 2020
John Paul Midolo, Jr., a resident of Severn, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home. He was 56 years old. John was born on May 21, 1963, in Washington, D.C., greeted by a host of family, friends, salami, and red wine. He was the son of Patricia Ann (Guarino) and the late John Paul...
Hirbai N. Gangar
Feb 10, 2020
On February 10, 2020, Mrs. Hirbai N. Gangar passed away at the age of 101. She is survived by many loving family members and dearest of friends.
In leiu of flowers, please send donations to the Jain Center of Metropolitan Washington. Thank you.

