Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Ann Chaney
2026
Gertrude Ann Chaney, "Ann", age 92, died on February 6, 2026, at the Heartlands Assisted Living in Severna Park. Ann was born on September 27, 1933, in Annapolis, Maryland, to George A. and Esther G. Griffith Wassell. A longtime resident of Millersville and Odenton. She later retired from Grants Department Store. Active in the community, she was a member of...
Carol W. Damico
2026
Carol Williams Damico, aged 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6th 2026. She was born on November 6, 1943, in Erie Pennsylvania, to the late Maryde (Brackett) Miller and G. William “Bill” Miller, and was later raised by Veronica Miller who became a loving adoptive mother to Carol and her siblings.Carol was a devoted wife to the late Frank...
David Steven Berman
Feb 1, 2026
David Steven Berman passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026 at the age of 78. Born on February 28, 1947, in Washington, DC, David’s exuberance and warmth left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered throughout his life.
From his early years in the Maryland suburbs of DC, it was clear that David had a unique spark. He was outgoing and...
Margaret Van Allen
Jan 28, 2026
Margaret Van Allen, 66, of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1959, in New York, New York.
Margaret spent the majority of her life in Connecticut, living within the Greater Hartford metropolitan area, before relocating to Maryland in 2023 to live with her daughter. She was a...
Floyd Taylor, Jr.
Jan 25, 2026
Floyd Taylor Jr., a selfless and deeply loving husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather, departed this life peacefully on January 25, 2026, after a spirited and courageous battle with multiple illnesses. Floyd was born on September 6, 1942, and was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Taylor Sr. and Virginia Cameron Southerland, in Raleigh, NC. He was an only child.
A...
Mary Welch
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Edith Welch, age seventy-six, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family in Odenton, Maryland on January 21st, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
She was born September 14th, 1949 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. Scalise. Mary was a 1967 graduate of Bridgeport Senior High. She wed David...
Motia Kakar
2026
Motia Kakar, born on January 23, 1934, and a revered member of her community, passed away on January 21, 2026, at a hospital after a lengthy illness. She was known for her strength and fierce courage throughout her life, qualities that defined her as a remarkable woman.
Motia's legacy is carried on by her devoted husband and her beloved children, who...
Robin E. Madera
Jan 19, 2026
Robin Eileen Warnick Madera, born September 6, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Forrest and Helen Warnick, passed away on January 19, 2026.
Robin is survived by three Warnick brothers: Raymond (predeceased by his wife, Kathy), Richard (Sandra), and Robert (Debbie). She was predeceased by her sister, Darlene Warnick Taylor, and by her nephew, Forest "Dino" Taylor. Also surviving her are...
Thomas Creighton Clark
Jan 16, 2026
Thomas Creighton Clark, affectionately known as Tom or Tommy, age 82, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on January 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born on September 14, 1943, in Clarksville, Maryland, Tom lived a life rich with kindness, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved.
A true “Jack of All Trades,” Tom spent his career as a...
Donald Beryl Devore
Jan 14, 2026
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with his daughters by his side, the Lord led Donald Beryl Devore peacefully home. A devoted Christian, who faithfully followed Jesus Christ, Mr. Devore attend the Community Church of God in Glen Burnie Maryland.
The son of Roy Earl and Iva Edith Devore, he was born on January 5,1933 in Bloomington Il. After graduating from high...
William Vincent Drury Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
William Vincent Drury Jr., born February 5, 1957, passed away on January 11, 2026, in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He was from Millersville, Maryland. William was a man of his word—steadfast, loyal, and deeply devoted to the people he loved. He lived for livestock, family, and friendship, finding his greatest joy in caring for others and being there when he was...
Ashok B. Desai
Jan 10, 2026
Ashok B. Desai, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a distinguished aerospace engineer, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. He was born on December 31, 1942, in India, and has left behind a legacy of love, intellect, and a profound dedication to his work and family.
For his professional career, Ashok dedicated many years as an aerospace engineer...
Jane Irene Glattke
Jan 10, 2026
Jane Irene Glattke, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away at home in Severn, surrounded by those who love her. Though she later made her home in Maryland, Jane spent most of her life in Pennsylvania, where she was born and raised.
Jane was known for her remarkable talents in the kitchen. An amazing baker and cook, she worked for 17 years at...
Bernice Irene Houston
Jan 9, 2026
Bernice Irene Houston, 89, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Hospice care on January 9, 2026.
Born on January 12, 1936, in Massena, NY. Bernice was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She spent much of her younger days bowling at the Ft. Meade Bowling Alley, enjoyed playing Bunco, and cards with friends, and found joy in crocheting...
Alexander Skye Shepherd
Jan 8, 2026
Alexander Skye Shepherd passed away on January 8, 2026, at Camp Pendleton, California. He was born on April 14, 2000, in Huntington, England.
Alex was the beloved son of Deanna Dukes and the late Gregory "Duane" Shepherd, and stepson of Tito Dukes. He leaves behind a son, Atticus Howard.
Alex graduated from Glen Burnie High School in Glen Burnie, Maryland, in 2018....
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