Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Leon Wayne Powell
Apr 27, 2014
On April 27, 2014, Leon Wayne Powell Jr. passed away at the age of 77. Born in Washington, D.C., Wayne lived in Odenton, Maryland since 1975 and was a self-employed accountant. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Nancy Y. Powell (nee Lane); his son W. Andrew "Andy" Powell and his wife Kim of Gambrills and...
Dwain Lloyd Jones
Apr 21, 2014
On April 21, 2014, Dwain Lloyd Jones of Gambrills, previously of Laurel, passed away. Beloved son of Katherine "Kay" Jones of Crofton and the late Dale Jones; Devoted husband of 25 years to Catherine A. Jones (nee Candido); loving father of Kara and Evan Jones of Gambrills; Caring brother of Dana Jones of Crofton and Keith Jones of Potomac....
Yasmin Dhanesh Thakkar
Apr 20, 2014
Mrs. Thakkar was born on July 13, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
Mrs. Thakkar was a resident of Germantown, Maryland at the time of her passing.
Funeral Service
Thursday, April 24 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1411 Annapolis Road Odenton,...
Eileen P. Barger
Apr 16, 2014
Eileen P. Barger (nee Riddell) of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at her residence. Eileen was born on November 3, 1924 in England and was the daughter of the late Arthur Lionel and Ellen (nee Eggleton) Riddell. Eileen lived in Maidenhead, England and served in the English Army, ATS during WWII. At the end of...
Wanda Ellen Clark
Apr 14, 2014
Wanda Ellen Clark of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014 at her residence. Wanda was born on July 4, 1938 in Monongalia County, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Harold and Jessie Arnett.
Wanda was a founding member of the Arundel Baptist Church and enjoyed spending the winter months of the...
Chandrakant Ambalal Patel
Apr 11, 2014
Mr. Patel was born on October 11, 1935 and passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014.
Mr. Patel was a resident of Potomac, Maryland at the time of his passing.
Visitation
Sunday, April 13 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1411 Annapolis Road Odenton, MD...
Tiffiny Nicole Johnson
Apr 10, 2014
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Lake Worth, Florida.
James "Jim" E. Shinski
Apr 1, 2014
James "Jim" E. Shinski, a resident of Odenton, MD passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD, at the age of 57. Jim was born on March 5, 1957 in Annapolis, MD to Lawrence J. Shinski and Bertha Ann (Issac) Blalock.
Jim enjoyed fishing, picnics and cookouts with family...
Newman M. Dean
Mar 31, 2014
Newman M. Dean, 76, of Salem, Indiana, died March 31, in Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg, Indiana. Born May 24, 1937 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Rondle and Doris (Clark) Dean. He served in the Armed Forces as an Airman 2nd Class in the U.S. Air Force, and had been resident of Washington County...
Vijay Kumar Joshi
Mar 30, 2014
On the evening of March 30, 2014, Vijay Joshi passed away after battling cancer for a number of months. Vijay was being visited and comforted by family members at the Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia, MD at the time of his passing. Vijay was 62 years old.
Vijay Joshi was born in the city of Allahabad, Uttar...
James "Jim" Clark
Mar 30, 2014
On March 30, 2014, James "Jim" R. Clark of Hanover passed away at the age of 70. Beloved husband of 40 years to Gloria J. Clark (nee Haney); Devoted father of Lisa A. Stevens, Theresa Saylor, and Jeremy Clark, all of Pasadena; Caring brother of 11 siblings; Cherished grandfather of 2. Jim was predeceased by his parents and 2...
Carlton Paul Ritte
Mar 29, 2014
Carlton Paul Ritte of Odenton passed away on March 29, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Amanda Fletcher and her husband Walter and his brother R. Howard Ritte of Parkville and one granddaughter. He was predeceased by his wife Karen Ritte and his parents. Paul proudly served as a member of the United States Army for 20 years...
Rebecca "Becky" Clark
Mar 29, 2014
On March 29, Rebecca Jane "Becky" Clark of Severn passed away. Born in Virginia, Becky lived in Severn since 1968. Loving wife of 46 years to Frederick "Fred" N. Clark Sr.; Beloved mother of Sharon D. Garrett of Deale, Patricia A. McVicar of Elkton and Fred Jr. of Severn; Caring sister of Ernest M. Lawson of Odenton, Charlotte Alexander,...
Edgar "Eddie" Garcia
Mar 22, 2014
On March 22, 2014, Edgar R. Garcia of Odenton, previously of Crofton, passed away. Survived by his children Judied L. Garcia (New Jersey), Lizmarie Garcia (New Jersey), Edgar Garcia Jr. (New Jersey), Edgar D. Garcia (Puerto Rico)and Yarelis Garcia (Puerto Rico); his mother Lydia Leon & husband Daniel Alvarodo (Puerto Rico); his siblings David Garcia and wife Yoli (Florida)...
Bella R. Vea
Mar 21, 2014
Mrs. Vea was born on July 25, 1941 and passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014.
Mrs. Vea was a resident of Crownsville, Maryland at the time of her passing.
Thaniya Chareonvaravut
Mar 21, 2014
Thaniya Chareonvaravut of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Thaniya was born on May 28, 1946 in Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand and was the daughter of the late Tang Yong-Kee & Han Gim-Lee. Thaniya grew up and went to high school in Koh Samui. Upon moving...
Dongsuk "Don" Shin
Mar 21, 2014
Don Shin was a beloved brother and uncle. He is survived by his sisters and their spouses Sandy Shin and Jay Herman of Crofton, Maryland, and Susan Shin and Jason Gunnink of Arlington, Virginia. He was also the beloved uncle to his two young nephews Jack Gunnink (8 years old) and Max Gunnink (2 1/2 years old).
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Pankaj V. Mehta
Mar 16, 2014
Mr. Mehta was born on December 3, 1948 and passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014.
Mr. Mehta was a resident of Laurel, Maryland at the time of his passing.
Funeral Service
Thursday, March 20 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1411 Annapolis Road Odenton,...
Charles Tillman Diggs, Jr.
Mar 12, 2014
Mr. Diggs, Jr. was born on July 8, 1947 and passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
Mr. Diggs, Jr. was a resident of Laurel, Maryland at the time of his passing.
Visitation
Friday, March 21 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Antioch Baptist Church of Clinton 9107 Pine View Lane...
Randy Wayne Hood
Mar 6, 2014
On March 6, 2014 Randy Wayne Hood beloved son of Bonnie Hood, loving brother of Hannah Hood, grandson to Shirley Hood, Ann and Wayne Childers, nephew of Tammy and Tom Hickey, Dale Childers, Vickie and Mark Stone, Theresa and Greg Sines, and Roxanne and Rob Sines. He was also the beloved son of James M. Hood Jr. and grandson...

