Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Donald C. Beckwith
Jan 13, 2017
On January 13, 2017, Donald C. Beckwith passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the age of 85. Born in Hamilton Township, PA, Donald lived in Odenton, MD, since 2013 and was previous a resident of Sheffield, PA, since 1979. Devoted husband of 62 years to Mary J. Beckwith; beloved father of Donna M. Beckwith, Dennis W. Beckwith...
Mary Grace (Merson) Pacen
Jan 5, 2017
On January 5, 2017, Mary Grace Pacen, 80, of Bishopville, MD, passed away. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Geiger) Merson. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Joel W. Pacen; children, Frederick K. Pacen and his wife Joanne of Davidsonville, Timothy A. Pacen and his wife Donna...
Dhrutiben M. Hirpara
Jan 5, 2017
Dhrutiben M. Hirpara, a resident of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 05, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Mrugesh Hirpara of Glen Burnie, MD.
John Joseph "Jack" Davin, Jr.
Jan 4, 2017
John Joseph Davin, Jr., “Jack”, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his wife and children, on Wednesday, January 04, 2017. He was 63 and died after a 3 1/2 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Jack was born on April 7, 1953 in Brighton, MA and was the son of the...
Albert Raymond Sushko, Ltc, Usa, Retired
Jan 2, 2017
Albert Raymond Sushko, LTC, USA, Retired of Odenton, MD passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence, at the age of 99. Albert was born on November 1, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Edward Frank Sushko and Helen (Chabator) Sushko.
LTC Sushko enlisted in...
Kanubhai Manibhai Patel
Jan 1, 2017
On January 1, 2017, Mr. Kanubhai M. Patel passed away at Howard County General Hospital. He was 83.
He is survived by his beloved wife Chandrikaben, his loving family and many dear friends.
Harbans S. Chhabra
Dec 31, 2016
Harbans Singh Chhabra was born on February 10th, 1934 in Lahore, Pakistan. As a result of the Indian Partition, he and his family, which included his seven brothers and sisters, were transplanted to New Delhi, India where he spent his youth years. Despite being born with a curved spine that was considered a handicap in those...
Glenn Y. Murakami
Dec 31, 2016
On December 31, 2016, Glenn Y. Murakami, passed away at the age of 70. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Glenn was a resident of Odenton for 40 years. Devoted father of Amy M. Wilson and her husband Robert of Odenton, Michael Murakami and his wife Nancy, and Denise Arnold and her husband Jerry; loving brother of Mark Murakami (Oregon),...
Manorama N. Doshi
Dec 30, 2016
Mrs. Manorama Doshi passed away at her Frederick home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.
Sallie M. (Land) Ruffo
Dec 29, 2016
On December 29, 2016, Sallie M. Ruffo (nee Land) passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 93. Born in Middlesex, North Carolina, Sallie lived in Gambrills for 14 years and prior to that in Forestville. Beloved wife of 39 years to the late Anthony “Tony” F. Ruffo; devoted mother of Michele M. Kaub of...
Elizabeth Louise (Brockwell) Thompson
Dec 29, 2016
Elizabeth Louise Thompson, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center, in Crofton, MD. She was 85. Elizabeth was born on December 14, 1931 in Richmond, VA, and was the daughter of the late Charles Haywood Brockwell and Lucille (nee Southern) Brockwell.
Elizabeth,...
Abraham "Chico" Perez, Jr.
Dec 23, 2016
Abraham “Chico” Perez, Jr., a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD, with his family by his side. Chico was born on July 23, 1950 in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Abraham Sr. and Francisca Perez.
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Sophia P. Wolfe
Dec 18, 2016
Sophia P. Wolfe of Odenton, MD passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Brightview Senior Living in Severna Park, MD, at the age of 91. Sophia was born on February 14, 1925 in Elon College, NC to the late Thomas Edward Powell, Jr. and Maude (Sharpe) Powell.
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Geraldine "Gerry" M. (Wagner) Cashen
Dec 16, 2016
On December 16, 2016, Geraldine “Gerry” M. Cashen of Cordova, formerly of Severn, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was 87. Loving daughter of the late Edward and Violet Wagner, Gerry was one of six children. Devoted wife of 57 years to the late William E. Cashen; Beloved mother of Pat Twardowski and her husband Joe,...
Geraldine Patricia (Ziegler) Long
Dec 15, 2016
Geraldine Patricia Long, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 72. Geraldine was born on April 21, 1944 in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of the late Walter Joseph Ziegler, Sr. and Blanche (Conway) Ziegler.
Geraldine loved good food...
Nancy L. (Isaacson) Givler
Dec 2, 2016
On December 2, 2016, Nancy L. Givler (nee Isaacson) of Millersville passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was 84. Devoted wife of 62 years to Lloyd R. Givler; beloved mother of Debbie A. Dinsmore of Millersville, Virginia L. Williams Horne of Centreville, Linda S. Kiefer of Millersville, and Michelle A. Williams of Severna Park; Cherished grandmother...
William Grover Collins
Dec 2, 2016
On December 2, 2016, William “Bill” Grover Collins passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Bill left his home at age 18, proudly serving his country as a member of the United States Air Force, before settling in Millersville, Md to work for the U.S....
Ann Gallacher (Gallacher) Petty
Nov 29, 2016
Ann Gallacher Petty, resident of Odenton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at her home. She was born on October 23, 1961, in Motherwell, Scotland, and was the daughter of the late William Gallacher and Annie (nee Menzies) Gallacher.
Ann is survived by her devoted husband, Roy S. Petty; two loving...
Deanna T. (Fitz) Jessica
Nov 26, 2016
Deanna T. Jessica (Jessie), a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 with her daughter Nancy by her side. She was 80. Jessie was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Benjamin Anderson Fitz and Wilhelmina Ella Jane (Guiley) Fitz.
Jessie had a passion for Drawing. She started sketching early...
Dr. William T. Darnell
Nov 19, 2016
William “Bill” Tone Thiessen Darnell, 82, of Odenton, MD, passed away on November 19, 2016 after an extended illness.
Bill was the beloved husband of 45 years to the late MaryAnn (Forestal) Darnell; devoted father of Heather (Joseph) Sanders; cherished grandfather of Kelsie and Carley.
Born on May 27, 1934...

