Obituaries

Jan 4, 2019

Kenneth Elwood Hoxie, a resident of Ellicott City, MD passed away on January 4, 2019 at his home. He was 90. Kenneth was born on October 11, 1928 in Auburn, NY and was the son of the late Raymond Hoxie and Pauline Atkinson Hoxie.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Shirley Hoxie; two...

Dec 31, 2018

Bernice Jane (Audette) Madison 82, of Catonsville, MD died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 31, 2018. She was born on September 2, 1936 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to Cedeaus and Edna (Gabaree) Audette. Bernice was the sister of the late John Pierce, Edward Audette, Clifford Audette and Ruth Long.

Bernice received her education in the Attleboro...

Dec 29, 2018

Mr. Khamking Kounlavong, 61 of Laurel, MD passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

He was born on April 2, 1957 to his mother Mrs. Changhom Keomanyvong in Laos. He was an avid lover of classic rock and enjoyed spending time on the weekends with his nephews, nieces, grand-nephew, and grand-nieces.

Services for Mr. Khamking...

Dec 26, 2018

Robert W. Preston of Jessup passed away on December 26, 2018. He was born 6 March 1932 in Washington, DC. to Samuel and Daisie Preston. Robert enjoyed Ballroom dancing with his wife Betty and was an avid bowler on his Senior League. He was a longtime fan of the Washington Redskins until the Baltimore Ravens came along. When he...

Dec 26, 2018

~ Mary Valina Brice Leonce Francis

Mary (Vay)Brice Leonce Francis was born in Micoud, St. Lucia, BWI, on May 2, 1932 to Euphita Emmanuel Charles. She spent most of her adult life in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

She is a graduate of Charlotte Amalie High School in St. Thomas.  She was married to Edmund...

Dec 20, 2018

Daleep Dhillon passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Daleep is survived by many family members and friends.

Dec 13, 2018

Shivani Kirit Aghera passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Shivani is survived by many family members and friends.

Dec 3, 2018

On December 3, 2018, Robert E. “Bobby” Gertz of Crownsville passed away peacefully at home. He was 78.  Beloved companion of 31 years to Helen Dasovich; devoted father of Terrie L. Catterton, Robert Dale Gertz, Cynthia A. Klebe, Rodney N. Gertz and his companion’s sons Mark and Michael Dasovich; caring brother of Billy Gertz, Joan Tice, Allen Gertz, Roger...

Nov 30, 2018

On December 30, 2019, George Raymond “Ray” Ritmiller Jr. passed away at the age of 77 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Victoria “Honey” Ritmiller; devoted father of Catherine McDaniel, Mitchell Olgren, George Raymond Ritmiller III, Andrea Bryant, Justin Ritmiller, and Melissa Wisniewski; loving brother of Lila Holmes (and her husband Doug) and...

Nov 30, 2018

Jerry C. Litchfield, 52, passed away after a lengthy illness. Raised in Laurel, Jerry has lived in Crownsville for the past 13 years.  He worked as an auto parts salesman for Tischer Acura Nissan in Laurel.  A CB radio hobbyist, Jerry also enjoyed working on cars and doing home repairs.

Beloved husband of 23 years to Jennifer...

Nov 30, 2018

On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at the age of 86, Carl Weddle of Odenton, MD, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Carl grew up in the mountains of Willis, VA.  After graduating from Willis High School, he worked for Dan River Mills in Danville, VA, and General Motors in Wilmington, DE, before spending two...

Nov 30, 2018

Charles Orlando Smith, beloved husband of 15 years to Tawanna Browne Smith and devoted father to Amir Charles Tracy Smith and Asad Jason Smith, was born in Charleston, South Carolina on January 12, 1971.

Charles attended St. Andrews Elementary, C.E. Williams Middle School and St. Andrews High School where he graduated in 1989. He attended Georgia Southern...

Nov 30, 2018

On November 30, 2019, Aniello “Neil” Joseph Alioto passed away at the age of 83.  Born in New York, and a former resident of Kentucky, Neil lived in Odenton with his wife for the past 12 years. Neil proudly served as a member of the United States Army.  Before retirement, he was a self-employed entrepreneur.  He was a member...

Nov 30, 2018

On October 25, 2019, Tommy E. Mims of Odenton passed away at the age of 76. Devoted husband of 60 years to Judith P. Mims; loving father of Lauri Czajkowski and her husband Gary; cherished grandfather of Samantha N. Whitehorne (husband Bryan) and Brandon T. Rice and loving great-grandfather of Brody L. and Stella L. Whitehorne. He was predeceased...

Nov 30, 2018

On October 6, 2019, Charles E. “Chuckie” Hood of Odenton passed away at home. Beloved son of Charles and Diana Hood; loving brother of Brian Hood and his wife Sara; cherished uncle of Mia and David Hood. He is also survived by other loving family members and dear friends.

Chuckie graduated from Arundel Senior High in 1997...

Nov 30, 2018

Obituary to be posted shortly

Nov 30, 2018

Sumitra Rani Taneja, a resident of Clarksburg, MD, passed away at Holy Cross Hospital, Germantown, MD. She was 83. She will be missed by all.

Nov 30, 2018

Dennis James Kline, of Annapolis, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Chesapeake on August 17, 2019. Dennis was born in Baltimore City on November 13, 1937 and later moved to Towson with his parents, the late Paul and Elizabeth James Kline and his sister Elizabeth Paula Kline.

Dennis is a graduate of Towson High School, Class...

Nov 30, 2018

Daniel Whittenburg passed away on July 2, 2019 in Annapolis, MD. He was preceded in death by his father, James Joseph Whittenburg. Dan was loved and cherished by his mother, Betty Walters Whittenburg, siblings Dr. Luann Whittenburg and T. E. Whittenburg, family and friends. Daniel enjoyed travel and visited Mexico, Canada, Sweden, Scotland, and the Netherlands. He was an...

Nov 30, 2018

Joseph F. Allen, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2019 with his family by his side. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose Marie (Credit), and their three children: Peter and Ellen (Hollis, NH), David (Severn, MD), and Diane and Randy Aragon (Severn, MD). He also leaves behind five granddaughters:  Amanda...