Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Shasikala Ramanlal Sheth
May 15, 2016
Shasikala Ramanlal Sheth was born on August 15, 1927 in Chikhli, India. She was one of ten siblings – four brothers and six sisters – to Venilal and Vijya Sheth. She obtained a high school degree during a time when women did not have an opportunity to go to school. She was a kindergarten teacher for...
Kamlaben R. Patel
May 12, 2016
Mrs. Kamlaben R. Patel, a resident of Rockville, MD, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD.
Ruth Fuller Albertson
May 11, 2016
Ruth Fuller Albertson, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at her home. She was 91. Ruth was born on August 23, 1924 in Rocky Mount, NC and was the daughter of the late William Cecil Fuller and Beulah (Joyner) Fuller.
Ruth will be remembered as someone people always...
Patricia A. (Brewer) Funderburk
May 5, 2016
On May 5, 2016, Patricia A. “Pat” Funderburk (nee Brewer) passed away at the age of 78. Born in Baltimore, Pat lived in Roland Park and later moved to Westminster, eventually retiring to West Virginia. Devoted wife of the late William Jerry Funderburk; beloved mother of Debra L. Harris and her husband Frank of Annapolis and Mike Burtnick...
Dr. Rajindar S. Sidhu
Apr 26, 2016
On April 26, 2016, Dr. Rajindar Singh Sidhupassed away peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital in Germantown, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Sidhu is survived by his wife, Meenu; three sons, Yuvraj and his wife Keytonia, Kulraj (Kush) and his wife Kimberly, Pukhraj (Reg) and his wife Natasha; his devoted brother Dr. Jaswinder Singh Sidhu and his...
William Ollin Coffey
Apr 22, 2016
Bill Coffey was born in Albany, Georgia on Dec. 27, 1940 to the late Mabel Bryan and James O. Coffey. His siblings include a half sister, Carol Bailey of Florida. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Janice Coffey and two daughters, Melissa Coffey-Townsend of Delaware and Roxanne Coffey-Echols of Virginia.
James Michael Meeks
Apr 21, 2016
On April 21, 2016, James Michael Meeks passed away at the age of 52. Born in Texas, James currently lived in Odenton, Maryland, and previously lived in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Charitable donations may be...
Ellen Cecelia Rorrer
Apr 19, 2016
Ellen Cecelia Rorrer of Columbia, MD, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Ellen was born on May 12, 1953 in Washington, DC and was the daughter of Edward A. Blick and the late Elizabeth A. Blick.
Ellen was a graduate of the University of Maryland.
Ellen is survived by...
Nellie Lorene (Endicott) Carbaugh
Apr 16, 2016
Nellie Lorene (Endicott) Carbaugh a longtime resident of Maryland, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her residence, at the age of 82. Lorene was born on February 15, 1934 in Wichita, KS to the late Lewis Jewell Endicott and Irene (Lewellen) Endicot.
After graduation from High...
Gladys R. (Clark) Albert
Apr 14, 2016
Gladys R. Albert, a life long resident of Millersville, MD, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at her home. She was 89. Gladys was born on July 12, 1926 in Gambrills, MD and was the daughter of the late Moses Bender Clark and Leanna nee Lowman Clark.
Gladys was a devoted wife, loving...
Ernest Mathew "Monk" Lawson
Apr 9, 2016
Ernest Mathew “Monk” Lawson of Odenton, MD passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his residence, at the age of 74. Monk was born on April 13, 1941 in Pulaski County, VA to the late Harless Thurman Lawson and Helen Louise (Henley) Lawson.
Monk is survived by his wife of 52...
Alberta Marcelle Singletary
Apr 8, 2016
Alberta Singletary was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 6, 1962 to the proud parents of Albert and Rosie (nee Eason) Smith (preceded Alberta in death).Alberta was educated in the Cleveland Public System. After graduating from East Technical High School, Alberta enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF) which she served her Country for over 21 years...
Indravadan Manilal Mehta
Apr 8, 2016
Indravadan Manilal Mehta of Gaithersburg, Maryland passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016. Indravadan was born on May 15, 1923 in India. Indravadan is survived by many family members and friends.
Martha Frances Martin
Apr 6, 2016
Martha “Marty” Frances Martin of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Martha was born on March 23, 1949 in Warren, Ohio.
Martha was a beloved mother, sister and nana. She served proudly in the United States Army, stateside, during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970. Martha had a heart of...
Joel W. Pacen
Apr 1, 2016
On April 1, 2016, Joel W. Pacen, 80, of Bishopville, MD, passed away at home. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he is the son of the late Fred and Minna (Roberts) Pacen. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Grace Pacen; his children Frederick K. Pacen and his wife Joanne of Davidsonville, Timothy A. Pacen...
Melanie Lois (Lipphard) Smith
Mar 30, 2016
Melanie L. Smith, a resident of Gambrills, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. She was 48.
Melanie, awesome sister, untiring mom, compassionate friend and extraordinary girl scout troop leader. Pretty much nothing she couldn't do. She loved to be outdoors. Whether...
Richard Charles Williams
Mar 24, 2016
Richard Charles Williams of Crofton, Maryland passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Rick was born on October 9, 1952 in Bethesda, Maryland and was the son of the late James and Anna Williams.
Rick worked as the deli manager for Grand Union and then as a manager for Auto Zone and Pep Boys....
Joyce "Jay" E. Himes
Mar 14, 2016
On March 14, 2016, Joyce “Jay” E. Himes passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 88. Devoted husband of 16 years to Sara Buchanan Himes; beloved father of Stuart J. Himes of Laurel, Craig R. Himes of Pennsylvania and Steven Moss of California; caring brother of William and Leonard Himes, both of Oklahoma; special...
Russell Wayne Wimer
Mar 12, 2016
On March 12, 2016, Russell Wayne Wimer passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center from COPD. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Russell Wayne Wimer was born on September 14, 1935 to Russel F. Wimer and Lena (Bible) Wimer in Friends Run, WVa. He graduated Franklin High School in 1953. Upon graduation, he...
Mary Ann Stahlnecker
Mar 11, 2016
On March 11, 2016, Mary Ann Stahlnecker passed away at the age of 68. Born in Pennsylvania, Mary Ann was a resident of Odenton since 1977. Devoted wife of 29 years to John E. Stahlnecker; Beloved mother of Gerold “Jerry” L. Sappington Jr. of Virginia and Paul S. Sappington of Halethorpe; Loving step-mother of John E. Stahlnecker II...

