Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Janice B. Custis

Janice B. Custis

Aug 25, 2017

Janice B. Custis of Laurel MD, passed away on August 25, 2017

She was born in 1937 to Herbert A.Smothers, Sr. and Catherine Smith Smothers Jones in Philadelphia, PA

Janice was a member of The Trea Chapter 24 Auxiliary,  The Embreeda

Social Club and The Prince Georges County Board of Elections

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Anusha (Arumugam)  Sirithara

Anusha (Arumugam) Sirithara

Aug 18, 2017

Dr. Anusha Sirithara (Arumugam), beloved mother of Menaka, mother-in-law of Alex, and doting grandmother of Robert Ajay passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2017 in Towson, MD due to complications from Neuroendocrine Small Cell Cervical Cancer. She was 67 years old. Dr. Sirithara was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka on November 10, 1949 to the late Kanapathypillai Arumugam...

Dr. Rajwant Kaur Gill "Raj"

Dr. Rajwant Kaur Gill "Raj"

Aug 17, 2017

Dr. Rajwant Kaur Gill (Raj), retired Professor of Computer Science, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Lee Memorial Trauma Center in Fort Myers, Florida due to a serious head injury.  She was a loving mother to Dr. Harmindar Gill, Dr. Parabhdeep Gill and Dr. Sanjitpal Gill;...

Lauren T. Nguyen

Lauren T. Nguyen

Aug 17, 2017

Lauren T. Nguyen, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away after succumbing to a stroke on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was 78.

A native of Vietnam, Lauren lived most of her life in Vietnam and Cambodia where she owned and operated shoe stores.  She immigrated to the...

Daniel John Kautz

Daniel John Kautz

Aug 15, 2017

On August 15, 2017, Daniel J. Kautz of Odenton passed away at the age of 78.  Beloved husband of 58 years to Constance Kautz (nee Carney); devoted father of Connie L. Kautz, DJ Kautz, Sean E. Kautz, and Jodi L. Preston; caring brother of Patricia Siska and Bernard Kleman; cherished grandfather of six.  He was predeceased by his...

Dorothy Caroline (Abend)  Holston

Dorothy Caroline (Abend) Holston

Aug 13, 2017

Dorothy Caroline Holston a longtime resident of Gambrills, MD passed away after a long illness on Sunday, August 13, 2017 with her son; and family by her side, at the age of 95.  Dottie was born on March 6, 1922 in Baltimore City, MD to the late Conrad H. Abend, Sr. and Anna M....

Cecil Vernon Schrock

Cecil Vernon Schrock

Aug 11, 2017

Cecil Vernon Schrock, 80, a resident of Severn, Maryland, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. Cecil was born on January 13, 1937, in Yoder, Kansas, as the second of eight children to Tobias and Florence Schrock. He later moved to La Junta, Colorado, and enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving as a Chief Petty Officer,...

Michelle Lea (Cavey)  Barrett

Michelle Lea (Cavey) Barrett

Aug 10, 2017

On August 10, 2017, Michelle Lea Barrett (nee Cavey), passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Michelle has lived in Gambrills since 2005 and prior to that she resided in Ferndale.  Beloved wife of 21 years to Steve G Barrett; devoted mother of Matthew S. Barrett and Andrew S. Barrett; loving daughter of...

Sterling George Butler, Jr.

Sterling George Butler, Jr.

Aug 6, 2017

Sterling George Butler, Jr., a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 06, 2017. He was 72. George was born on May 13, 1945 in Takoma Park, MD and was the son of the late Sterling George Butler, Sr., and Winifred Waters Butler Elder.

George was a lifelong resident of Laurel,...

Charles David Wilson

Charles David Wilson

Aug 5, 2017

Charles "David" Wilson of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 5, 2017. He recently celebrated his 77th birthday just one month prior. David, as he was usually called, was born July 5, 1940 in Squire, West Virginia to Paul and Nell Wilson (who preceded him in death). At the age of 19 he entered the United States...

Song Suk Cowell "Suki"

Song Suk Cowell "Suki"

Aug 4, 2017

Song Suk Cowell of Jessup, MD, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD, at the age of 80.  Suki was born on December 25, 1936 in Wakayama, Japan to the late Chong Chae Kuk and Pang Kwi Sun.

Suki was a proud Army wife,...

Robert "Bob" Charles Adams

Robert "Bob" Charles Adams

Aug 3, 2017

Robert Charles Adams, 61, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 03, 2017 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born on March 03, 1956 in Batavia, NY and is the son of Marguerite (Buck) Adams and the late Robert B. Adams.

Bob grew up in Elba,...

Charles Eldon Gipson

Charles Eldon Gipson

Aug 2, 2017

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Sandra Lynn (Jones)  Hill

Sandra Lynn (Jones) Hill

Aug 1, 2017

Sandra Lynn Hill, a resident of Bowie, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her residence. She was 77. Sandra was born on October 19, 1939 in Parsons, WV and was the daughter of the late Carlos F. Jones and Lena Goff Jones.

Sandra loved cooking, gardening, decorating and had many cherished...

Bhupinder Pal Singh Chhabra

Bhupinder Pal Singh Chhabra

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. Bhupinder Pal Singh Chhabra of Potomac, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Mr. Chhabra is survived by many family members and friends.

Megan Michelle Dasovich

Megan Michelle Dasovich

Jul 23, 2017

Megan Michelle Dasovich of Westminster, MD, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, at the age of 27.  Megan was born on September 15, 1989 in Cheverly, MD to Mark Gasson Dasovich, Sr. and Lucinda Kaye (Balsley) Dasovich.

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Qiaoju Peng

Qiaoju Peng

Jul 20, 2017

Surrounded by family and friends, Qiaoju Peng passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her son's residence. She was 76. Qiaoju was born on December 28, 1940 in Shanxi, China and was the daughter of the late Li Peng and Xianzhu Xu. She will be missed by all.

David Charles Zeunges

David Charles Zeunges

Jul 19, 2017

David C. Zeunges, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. He was 65.

Dave dedicated his life to public service for over 40 years helping others in need. He loved soccer,...

Gary O. Dillon

Gary O. Dillon

Jul 13, 2017

Gary O. Dillon, age 69, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2017.  Beloved husband of 44 years to Willie Ann Dillon (nee Totton); devoted father of Gregory Cummings Sr., Carla Morrison (Cummings) and her husband Hugh, and Tonya Flichman (Cummings) and her husband Richard;  adoring grandfather of Marloin Cummings, Nyonica Kennedy, Tonya Summerville, Greg Justin...