Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Vanny Lim

Vanny Lim

Feb 6, 2025

Services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at  Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. in Odenton, MD.

Visitation begins at 9:30 am, followed by a Buddhist ceremony and eulogy.

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson

Feb 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Johnson, who left us peacefully on February 5th, 2025. Sharon was born on September 16, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, to Doris and Charles Bock. She lived a life filled with love, family, and faith, epitomizing strength and kindness throughout her 72 years. Sharon was married to Ralph...

Bolarinwa Odusanya

Bolarinwa Odusanya

Feb 4, 2025

Bolarinwa Odusanya, a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was 90. Bolarinwa was born on September 11, 1934 in Nigeria and was the son of the late Francis Benjamin Odusanya and Dorcas Adejoke Odusanya. He will be missed.

Josephine Mae Hunter

Josephine Mae Hunter

Jan 25, 2025

SERVICES ARE NOW ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH

FROM 12 TO 2 PM

At the time of service, click HERE to view the Live Stream

Josephine Hunter, beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Iler Corpening was born on October 12, 1929 in Raleigh, West Virginia.  On Saturday, January 25, 2025 she peacefully entered...

Asha Sudhir Wanmali

Asha Sudhir Wanmali

Jan 25, 2025

Asha Wanmali, daughter of the late Ramachandra Natesh Dravid and Saraswati Ramachandra Dravid, and wife of Sudhir Wanmali, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was a good daughter, a good sister, a good wife, a good mother, a good grandmother, and a good mother-in-law. But above all else, she was a good friend.

She leaves...

Edith Jane Cieslak

Edith Jane Cieslak

Jan 24, 2025

Edith Jane (Byorick) Cieslak, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 24 in Annapolis, Maryland surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 20, 1931, in Plymouth, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Emma Jane Byorick. On April 26, 1952, she married Edward Charles “Toots” Cieslak, who preceded her death in 1990.

Edith was known for her...

James Mac May, Jr.

James Mac May, Jr.

Jan 23, 2025

James “Jim” Mac May, Jr., a resident of Severn, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 71 years old. Jim was born on July 3, 1953, in Chillicothe, Ohio, and was the son of the late James Mac May, Sr. and Joan (née Buckingham) May.

Jim was...

Motia Rani Chopra

Motia Rani Chopra

Jan 21, 2025

At the time of service, click HERE to view the Live Stream

Obituary to be posted upon completion

Patricia Ann Mathews

Patricia Ann Mathews

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia Ann Mathews, 80 affectionately known as “Lollie” was born on July 22, 1944, to the late Wilbur Garner and Florence Wright Garner in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 19, 2025.

Patrica was educated in the Pittsburgh public school system where she graduated from Schenley High School in...

Janakray M. Patel

Janakray M. Patel

Jan 19, 2025

Please join us virtually for the funeral service will be livestreamed .

Janakray Mansukhbhai Patel

Jai Shree Swaninarayan

Janakray M. Patel, or J.M, pronounced “Gem”, as his wife called him, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in the USA, aged 92.

Janakray was born on August 19, 1932 in...

Gerald "Jerry" Campbell

Gerald "Jerry" Campbell

Jan 16, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Campbell, 85, of Gambrills, passed away on January 16, 2025, A devoted family man, and U.S. Army veteran, Jerry lived a life marked by service, and dedication to those he held dear.

Born on June 4, 1939 in Clarksburg, WV to Henry Campbell and Sylva Cashdollar. Jerry grew up with a strong sense of responsibility...

Cindy Elizabeth Baker

Cindy Elizabeth Baker

Jan 16, 2025

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Carol Ann Dean

Carol Ann Dean

Jan 11, 2025

Carol Ann Dean passed away in Salem, Indiana, at the age of 83. Born February 1, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Mildred Keil.  She lived in Glen Burnie, Maryland, for over 30 years before moving to Salem, Indiana. Carol was an avid member of her church and enjoyed spending time with...

Shirley Ann Dvorak

Shirley Ann Dvorak

Jan 6, 2025

On Monday, January 6th, Shirley A. Dvorak (formerly Shirley (Drummond)(Peoples)) peacefully passed away at the age of 88.  Born in Washington, D.C., Shirley lived in Severn, Maryland, for 34 years before moving with her husband to Columbus, Georgia.  While living in Severn, Shirley was a member of the Annapolis Villagers. She also enjoyed baking and crocheting and would make...

Colonel Kevin Lawrence Smith  Usmc (Ret.)

Colonel Kevin Lawrence Smith Usmc (Ret.)

Jan 6, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held on June 3rd, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at the Naval Academy with a gathering of food and fellowship to follow at the Officer's Club. If you plan to attend, please call or text Rosa at 540-905-5602 to receive specific instructions for entry onto the grounds.

We invite you to join us...

Vishnu Jethabhai Patel

Vishnu Jethabhai Patel

Jan 3, 2025

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Dear Family and Friends,

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Vishnu J. Patel on January 3rd , 2025.  Vishnu was born on May 5th,1935 to Jethabhai and Chanchalben Patel in Bhadran, India.  He was one of six children: Naginbhai (late),Vinubhai, Manjuben (late), Ashwinbhai,...

Swanee Calvin Flack

Swanee Calvin Flack

Jan 1, 2025

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In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Headstrong Project .

Anthony Mullens Macquillan

Anthony Mullens Macquillan

Dec 31, 2024

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Theresa P. Chandler

Theresa P. Chandler

Dec 25, 2024

On Christmas morning, Theresa Peace Chandler went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 77.

High school sweethearts, Theresa met her future husband Tony while they were taking their SATs.  Although she was born in North Carolina, her husband’s military career took them many places, and she especially loved the...

Jack Nelson Smith

Jack Nelson Smith

Dec 24, 2024

Jack Nelson Smith, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Gilchrist Hospice, in Columbia, MD. He was 88 years old. Jack was born in Waynesboro, TN and was the son of the late Edgar McNeil Smith and Quincy (nee Meridith) Smith. He will be missed.