Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Parmeshwar S Nigam

Parmeshwar S Nigam

May 23, 2019

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Dorothy M. Mccall

Dorothy M. Mccall

May 8, 2019

Dorothy M. McCall, wife of SGT Major Kenneth L. McCall, Sr. U.S. Army (RET) and a resident of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD. She was 85.

Dorothy was born on October 13, 1933 in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late...

David Walter Russ Denzler

David Walter Russ Denzler

May 6, 2019

David W.R. Denzler finished his journey on May 6th.  David was a systems engineer and worked for John Hopkins Applied Laboratory and  Computer Sciences Corporation.  In his long career, he was part of many cutting edge projects, many involving space communications and space travel.  His wife Caroline called him “a renaissance man” as he was interested in and excelled...

Dhanraj Pratap

Dhanraj Pratap

May 1, 2019

Dhanraj Pratap of Gaithersburg, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Dhanraj is survived by many family members and friends.

Persephone Walker Powell

Persephone Walker Powell

Apr 23, 2019

Persephone Walker Powell, age 92, of Severn Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019.  Born to the late Edelle and Cohen Walker in the in small town of Manning South Carolina, she was one of 10 children.  “Pep” as she was known to immediate and extended family, left her birth home to complete her Bachelor and Masters Degree...

Julianna Marie Forgrave

Julianna Marie Forgrave

Apr 17, 2019

Our special angel, Julianna Marie “Jewels” Forgrave, age 12, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to injuries sustained from being struck by a vehicle.

Julianna was born on April 5, 2007, in Annapolis, MD to parents Shelley Suggs and Joey Ryans. A vibrant, fun-loving child, Julianna was known by her family...

Richard Calabrese

Richard Calabrese

Apr 11, 2019

Richard “Richie” Calabrese, a resident of Crofton, MD, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, peacefully in his home at the age of 87. Richie was born on November 19, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Louis Calabrese and Rose (Mariano) Calabrese. He had five brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his brothers Frank...

Phung Ngoc Diep

Phung Ngoc Diep

Apr 7, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Phung Ngoc Diep. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Charles Martin Harrelson

Charles Martin Harrelson

Apr 7, 2019

On April 7th, Charles Martin Harrelson passed away peacefully at the age of 81.  Born in Florida, Charles was known affectionately as “Marty” to fellow Floridians, and as “Chuck” to his Maryland friends.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, serving as a Cryptologist, for 25 years. He then worked for NSA as...

Elizabeth "Liz" Lindamood Bowers

Elizabeth "Liz" Lindamood Bowers

Apr 5, 2019

Elizabeth “Liz” Lindamood Bowers of Severn, MD passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Liz was born on August 15, 1936 in Washington, D.C. and was the daughter of the late William and Georga Lindamood.

Liz was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years David L. Bowers.

Liz is survived by one son, Andy...

Ulupi Navin Parikh

Ulupi Navin Parikh

Apr 1, 2019

Ulupi Navin Parikh of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. Ulupi was survived by many family members and friends.

Robert Jacks Sr.

Robert Jacks Sr.

Mar 23, 2019

Robert Winfield Jacks, departed this life on Saturday, March 23, 2019, peacefully at home. Born January 3, 1954, in Calvert County, to Ella Jacks and the late Robert F. Jacks. He has been called home to meet the love of his life and wife, Diania Jacks who passed away February 14, 2017.

He was educated and served...

Savitri S. Karki

Savitri S. Karki

Mar 18, 2019

Savitri S. Karki, a resident of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. She was 76.

Savitri will be missed by all.

Peggy Lea Smith

Peggy Lea Smith

Mar 3, 2019

All services will be private.

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...