Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Nancy Y. (Lane)  Powell

Nancy Y. (Lane) Powell

Jun 12, 2016

Nancy Y. Powell, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. She was 80.

Nancy was a member of Nichols Bethel United Methodist Church in Odenton, Maryland. She enjoyed taking cruises with her late husband, Wayne, taking family vacations, crocheting, caring for her...

Lesley Ellen (Bush)  Burr

Lesley Ellen (Bush) Burr

Jun 9, 2016

Lesley Ellen Burr, a beautiful wife, mother, sister, friend, educator, grandma, and hero passed away on June 9, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Ruth and Norman Bush (both deceased). Lesley grew up in a military family and traveled...

Anna Marie Ferguson-Davie

Anna Marie Ferguson-Davie

Jun 9, 2016

On June 9th, 2016, Anna Marie Ferguson-Davie, a resident of Severn for 50 years, passed away at the age of 91.  Devoted wife of 34 years to the late Henry Ferguson-Davie, USMC Ret.; Beloved mother of Anna L. Hornbaker and Lewis H. Ferguson-Davie; Caring sister of Mae Thompson; Cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 5.   Marie was...

Yash Mitul Shah

Yash Mitul Shah

Jun 5, 2016

Yash Mitul Shah of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Yash was born on November 19, 1999 in Columbia, Maryland and was the son of Mitual and Padma Shah. Yash is survived by many family members and friends.

Geraldine R. Creasy

Geraldine R. Creasy

Jun 2, 2016

On June 2, 2016, Geraldine “Gerri” R. Creasy went home to be with the Lord. She was 75.  Beloved wife of the late Leroy H. Creasy; devoted mother of Elbert Royster and his wife Gina; loving sister of Shirley Price, Joan Ann Stewart, and Don M. Royster Sr.;  cherished grandmother of Ryan Giles, Gerald Royster, Erica Royster, and...

Donna Lynn Phelps

Donna Lynn Phelps

May 26, 2016

Donna Lynn “Sunshine” Phelps of Severn, MD, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at her residence, at the age of 64. Donna was born on October 27, 1951, in Marietta, Georgia.

Donna graduated in the class of '70 at Phil Campbell High School, Phil Campbell, AL. She...

Amy Dhawan

Amy Dhawan

May 25, 2016

DHAWAN, Amy, passed away unexpectedly, May 25, 2016. Amy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend that will forever be remembered by her intelligence, kindness, wit and love of others. Amy enjoyed travelling, reading, music and spending time with friends and family.  She is survived by her parents Surender and Raj, and her brothers Monik and Aman....

Wesley R. Herman Sr.

Wesley R. Herman Sr.

May 24, 2016

Wesley R. Herman, Sr., 77, of Severn, MD, passed peacefully from this earth on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home. Sonny was born on October 18, 1938 in Connellsville, PA, to the late Russell and Frances (nee Hensel)Herman. He was predeceased by one sister, Rose Leighty of White, PA. He is survived by his devoted...

Amratlal A. Patel

Amratlal A. Patel

May 22, 2016

On May 22, 2016, Mr. Amratlal A. Patel of College Park passed away at the age of 75.  He is survived by his wife, his children and their spouses, and many other loving family members and dear friends.

Denise M. Brazerol

Denise M. Brazerol

May 19, 2016

On May 19, 2016, Denise M. Brazerol, passed away at the age of 55.  Born in Washington, D.C., Denise lived in the Centreville and Stevensville area for the past 15 years.  Beloved daughter of Dean E. Gore and Sharon A. Shields; devoted mother of Jason, Stephanie, and Jacob Brazerol; cherish grandmother of 4.  Denise was predeceased by her...

Yvette Michelle Onwudiwe

Yvette Michelle Onwudiwe

May 18, 2016

On May 18, 2016, Yvette Michelle Onwudiwe of Severn, formerly of Burtonsville, passed away at the age of 44.  Devoted wife of 21 years to Emmanuel A. Onwudiwe; Beloved mother of Yasmine G. Onwudiwe of Towson and Ashley C. Onwudiwe of Clarion, PA; Loving daughter of Israel F. Crespo of Lancaster, PA, and Marcella A. Rice...

Charles Robert "Buck" Sheckels

Charles Robert "Buck" Sheckels

May 17, 2016

Charles Robert “Buck” Sheckels of New Carrollton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD, at the age of 79.  Buck was born on November 28, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late William Howard Sheckels and Edith Marie (Thompson) Sheckels.

Buck is survived...

Brad David Kirkendall

Brad David Kirkendall

May 17, 2016

Brad David Kirkendall of Odenton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Brad was born on October 8, 1966 in Williamsport, PA and was the son of June L. Kirkendall and the late David F. Kirkendall.

Brad was most proud of his family and was dedicated to supporting them always. His passions included...

Vishakha M. Desai

Vishakha M. Desai

May 15, 2016

Obituary to be posted once provided by family.

Shasikala Ramanlal Sheth

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

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

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

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

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

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.