Obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

Arthur Kenneth Adams, of Millersville, MD on Thursday, July 18, 2019.  At age 95, he succumbed to what he coined GGD:  General Geriatric Deterioration.  Ken was born October 20, 1923 in Bronx, New York, son of the late Arthur L. Adams and Lily Shiffer Adams.

A WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, Kenny retired from the U. S. Government...

Jul 11, 2019

Kamlaben Patel, age 73, of Trumbull, Connecticut passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, surrounded by her family. Kamla was born on July 1, 1946 in Vansar, India. Kamla was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Her resilience, compassion, and energy will never be forgotten.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vithalbhai...

Jul 10, 2019

Grady E. McDowell, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Grady is survived by many family members and friends.

Jul 2, 2019

On July 2, 2019, Pramoda D. Amin passed away peacefully at Howard County General Hospital at the age of 75. She is survived by her loving sons Mrugesh Amin and Biren Amin and many other loving family members and dear friends.

Jun 25, 2019

Michael J. Ryan, a resident of Darnestown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. Michael was born on July 17, 1950 in Aurora, CO and was the son of the late Francis J. Ryan and Mildred O’Donnell Ryan.

Michael was an avid golfer, biker and hiker. He...

Jun 19, 2019

Joseph Dorsey, 88 yr old resident of Severn, MD, passed away in his home on June 19, 2019. Joseph was born August 21, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John and Goldie Dorsey. He was 1 of 15 siblings. Joseph attended Baltimore City Schools and from there he joined the US Army. He married his childhood sweetheart, Doris...

Jun 14, 2019

Barbara Patricia Dorsey was born on May 31, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. She passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 80. She married William Robert Dorsey in 1962. To this union 2 children were born.

After graduating from Morgan State University in 1964, Barbara worked as a teacher for Baltimore City Public...

Jun 14, 2019

Grafton “Griff” Leroy Aleshire, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019.  Griff was born April 14, 1940, in Stanley, VA, to Howard and Mary Aileen (Richards) Aleshire.  After growing up in Luray, VA, he graduated from Page County High School in 1958, where his job driving trucks led him to Laurel, MD.  This is where he met...

Jun 10, 2019

Mohindar Singh Virdy, a resident of North Potomac, MD, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Adventist Health Care Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. He was 85.

Mohindar is survived by his beloved wife, Kripal Virdy, two sons, Mahipal and Ajaipal Virdy and many loving relatives. He was predeceased by his daughter, Geeta...

Jun 2, 2019

On June 2, 2019, Sheri L. Roberts of Severn passed away peacefully at the age of 46.  Daughter of Daniel L. and Linda M. Roberts; sister of Dawn M. Roberts, Christopher L. Roberts, and Phillip C. Roberts; aunt of Alexandria and Jeremy Roberts. She was predeceased by her grandparents Donald and Jane J. Roberts and Charles and Hilda Keens....

Jun 1, 2019

Charles Colton Caulk, affectionally known as “Soonie” 76 of Laurel,MD passed away on June 1, 2019

He was born on October 19, 1942 to Francis E. Caulk and Veronica Davis in Philadelphia, PA

Charles was a member of the United States Army and an Honorary Past Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand...

May 24, 2019

On May 24, 2019, Florence Eleanor "Peach" Grimes of Odenton passed away peacefully at the age of 76.  Loving wife of 18 years to the late Gerald Grimes; beloved mother of Barbara Jallad and Tom Spinks (wife Jean); cherished grandmother of Tommy Spinks Jr, Robert Hughes, Tiffany Spinks, Tanner Spinks, and Chaz Sammons. Florence worked as the Deli Manager...

May 23, 2019

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

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...

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...

May 1, 2019

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

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...

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...

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...

Apr 7, 2019

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