Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

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.

James Michael Meeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...