Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

James "Pete" Peter Avent

James "Pete" Peter Avent

Mar 2, 2019

James Peter “Pete” Avent was the youngest child of Peggy Avent and the late James Richard Avent.  He began his earthly sojourn on May 15, 1980 in Washington, DC and departed on March 2, 2019. He was affectionately known by many names Pete, Bear, Black, and DC.

As a youth Pete was a member and attended East...

Edna Irene Kovanda-Knoll

Edna Irene Kovanda-Knoll

Mar 2, 2019

E dna “Irene” Kovanda-Knoll, a long-time resident of Odenton/Gambrills, passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, at the age of 83 from cerebrovascular disease.

The family will receive friends at the Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113 on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm. The funeral service...

Tan Khuu

Tan Khuu

Mar 1, 2019

Obituary to be posted shortly

John D. Kilner

John D. Kilner

Feb 24, 2019

John DeSales Kilner, loving husband of Belinda Kilner (nee Souder) for 35 years, and father to Kellye Kilner, father-in-law to her husband Adam Dabrowski, and grandfather to his beloved Anabel, passed away on February 24, 2019 at home in Gambrills, MD after a battle with brain cancer.  John is also survived by a sister, Mary-Kay Kilner of Gambrills, and...

Phiet The Du

Phiet The Du

Feb 22, 2019

Phiet The Du passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. Phiet is survived by many family members and friends.

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Phyllis Ann Thacker

Phyllis Ann Thacker

Feb 19, 2019

Phyllis Ann Thacker of Odenton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, just a few weeks short of her 88th birthday. She was born in Philadelphia, PA March 31, 1931 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Highsmith) Kelly.

The family, with their 6 children, later moved to New Bern, NC where she graduated from New Bern...

Melvin A. Botts, Jr.

Melvin A. Botts, Jr.

Feb 13, 2019

Melvin A. Botts, Jr., a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD.  He was 96.

Mel is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Helen Botts; four loving children, Glenna (Tom) Wolking, Robert Jenkins, John Botts and Diane (Bill) Biggs; five devoted siblings, Marion...

Julie M. Harvey

Julie M. Harvey

Feb 13, 2019

Julie M. Harvey, a resident of Crofton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her home. She was 55. Julie was born on May 16, 1963 in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of Alfred Roth and Charyl Muller Roth of Fulton, MD.

Though a life cut extremely short, Julie absolutely excelled in life.  Not...

Anthony Charles Figlia

Anthony Charles Figlia

Feb 5, 2019

Anthony Charles Figlia of Severna Park, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Anthony is survived by many family members and friends.

Chander B. Chaudhry

Chander B. Chaudhry

Feb 3, 2019

Chander B. Chaudhry, a resident of Glenn Dale, MD, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 03, 2019. He was 90. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Ralph Spinelli Sr.

Ralph Spinelli Sr.

Jan 30, 2019

Full obituary to be posted shortly

Nathan Tip Singleton

Nathan Tip Singleton

Jan 29, 2019

Nathan Tip Singleton, a resident of Jessup, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. He was 88.

Nathan is survived by his beloved children, Karen Valdivia of Odenton, MD, Martin Singleton of Severn, MD and Nathan Singleton of Laurel, MD; nine cherished nine grandchildren. Nathan is preceded in...

Hiren V. Patel

Hiren V. Patel

Jan 28, 2019

Hiren V. Patel, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He was 56.

Hiren is survived by his beloved wife, Ashita Patel; two beautiful children, Kesha Shah and Darsh Patel; two devoted brothers, Vihang and Rajesh Patel; cherished sister, Nita Pandya.

Donald C. Fox

Donald C. Fox

Jan 27, 2019

Donald Collins Fox passed away peacefully on January 27, 2019.  Born December 19, 1931 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to   Donald and Dorothy Fox. He grew up in Salem N.J. and graduated from Salem High School. A veteran of the US Air Force he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Don...

Margaret Helen Jarrells

Margaret Helen Jarrells

Jan 25, 2019

Margaret Helen Jarrells of Glen Burnie, Maryland passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. Margaret is survived by many family members and friends.

Michele Christine White

Michele Christine White

Jan 23, 2019

On January 23, 2019 heaven gained another angel when Michele Christine White passed away surrounded by her family.  Michele is survived by her loving husband & best friend of 51 years Kenneth Allen White, her daughter Nicole Newman & husband John of Odenton, MD, three beautiful grandchildren, Mikaela, Logan & Maura Newman. Michele was proceeded in death by her...

Michael Anthony Tyler

Michael Anthony Tyler

Jan 21, 2019

Michael Anthony Tyler of Severn, Maryland passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. Michael is survived by many family members and friends.

Arthur E. Bennanzar, Jr.

Arthur E. Bennanzar, Jr.

Jan 19, 2019

Arthur E. Bennanzar, Jr. a resident of Severn, MD passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Glen Burnie Health and Rehab Center in Glen Burnie, MD. He was 83.

Art is survived by his two daughters and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Elaine Bennanzar.

Art loved music...

Thomas Luther Penn, Sr.

Thomas Luther Penn, Sr.

Jan 17, 2019

Thomas Luther Penn, Sr., 70, of Odenton, MD, after battling heart complications, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 at Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland. Tom was born October 14, 1948 to parents Allison and Linda Penn in Welch, West Virginia. Being from a military family, Tom and his siblings followed their father's postings in several different...

John Scott St. Cyr

John Scott St. Cyr

Jan 10, 2019

John Scott St. Cyr, aged 58, passed away early on the morning of January 10, 2019.  Surrounded by family, Scott died peacefully in his home in Severn, MD after a nearly three-year battle with brain cancer.  Born January 26, 1960 in Ware, Massachusetts to George and Catherine St. Cyr; Scott is best remembered as a loving husband, father, son,...