Obituaries

Shivani Kirit Aghera

Dec 13, 2018

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

Robert E. Gertz

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...

George R. Ritmiller

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...

Jerry C. Litchfield

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...

Carl E. Weddle

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...

Charles Orlando Smith

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...

Aniello "Neil" J. Alioto

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...

Tommy Eason Mims

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...

Charles "Chuckie" E. Hood

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...

Kenneth D. Tracy Ii

Nov 30, 2018

Obituary to be posted shortly

Sumitra Rani Taneja

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.

Dennis James Kline

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...

Daniel G. Whittenburg

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...

Joseph F. Allen Jr.

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...

Janet B. Wilhelm

Nov 30, 2018

WILHELM, JANET BLANCHE (WRIGHT) - On June 29, 2019, Janet Wilhelm, beloved wife of the late Gary W. Wilhelm, and mother to Pamela (Wilhelm) Hundley, David Wilhelm (Jessica), and Steven Wilhelm (Christina), passed away peacefully at home while under Hospice care. Her will and determination to remain at home throughout her health challenges carried her to the end as...

Brad S. Ferrier

Nov 30, 2018

Dr. Brad Ferrier tragically lost his life in a car accident on June 14th alongside his wife Linda Carter-Ferrier, a widely-respected advocate for children with disabilities. They are survived by their sons RJ Ferrier, Cory Ferrier, and Will Rothrock. Brad's in-laws, Ron Johnson and Judy Carter-Johnson, wanted to share that Brad was a great husband, father, and son-in-law.

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Linda P. Carter-Ferrier

Nov 30, 2018

There will be a Memorial Service on August 4th at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Please continue to check this website for updated information. Thank you.

In Lieu of flowers please make all donations to Arc of the Chesapeake

1332 Donald Ave, Severn, MD 21144

Allen W. Lowry

Nov 30, 2018

Allen W. Lowry of Gambrills, MD passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on November 12, 1939 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the late Frank S. Lowry and Della Mae (Kinsey) Lowry.

Allen was a caring and compassionate man that made his purpose in life to care for others. ...

Mark Paul Grzebien

Nov 30, 2018

On May 11, 2019, Mark P. Grzebien, 59, passed away peacefully at home.  Beloved husband of Brian Guarino and caring brother of David, Kenny, and Kevin Grzebien. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Amy Grzebien.  A resident of Ellicott City, Mark was born in Rhode Island. Mark worked as a computer specialist contractor for over 30 years. ...

Gloria Jean Smith

Nov 30, 2018

On May 8th, Gloria Jean Smith of Laurel passed away peacefully at home at the age of 79. Jean was born on March 12, 1940 in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Herbert. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jack N. Smith; three sons, John Smith and his wife Patty,...