Obituaries

Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.

Juan A Agueda

Juan A Agueda

Apr 1, 2026

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Edward Francis Feen Jr.

Edward Francis Feen Jr.

2026

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Darshan Gupta

Darshan Gupta

2026

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Kay Moffeit Stringfellow

Kay Moffeit Stringfellow

2026

On March 30, 2026, Kay Moffeit Stringfellow, 77, of Hanover, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brave and courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with multiple myeloma.

Kay was born on January 10, 1949, in Jacksonville, Texas. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1966 and went on to earn Bachelor of Arts degrees in both French...

Laurel Beth Allen

Laurel Beth Allen

Mar 29, 2026

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Maria Leila Maricle

Maria Leila Maricle

Mar 27, 2026

Maria Leila Maricle of Pasadena, MD passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. She was 72. Maria was born on July 15, 1953, in Iraklion, Crete, Greece and was the daughter of the late George Kalaitzakis and Chrisoula Kalaitzakis.

 Maria’s hands were seldom empty. If she wasn’t digging in her garden, she was sewing,...

Richard Lee Gamble, Jr.

Richard Lee Gamble, Jr.

Mar 26, 2026

Richard Lee Gamble, Jr., “Buzzy” a devoted family man, proud veteran, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Hanover, Maryland. Born on May 29, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, Richard lived a life filled with love, resilience, and joy, leaving a lasting imprint on all who knew him

.A proud high school graduate, Richard answered the call...

Shashi Kant Ahuja

Shashi Kant Ahuja

Mar 25, 2026

Shashi Kant Ahuja, 80 years old, passed peacefully at home on March 25, 2026.

Born January 28, 1946 in Sargodha, son of Krishna Lal(Daddy) and Indrawati Ahuja(Mummy).

He lived in New Delhi, India and came to the United States in 1978.

Shashi is survived by his wife Rita, children Natassha, Nikhil, son in law Chris, daughter in law Kanu and his two grandchildren...

Thomas James O'Leary

Thomas James O'Leary

2026

On March 25, 2026, Thomas James O’Leary, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a brave and courageous battle with colon cancer. Tom built a life centered on family, friendship, and community. He and his beloved wife, Jen, made their home in Annapolis, where they shared nearly 30 wonderful years together, creating a lifetime of cherished...

Larry Jack King

Larry Jack King

Mar 15, 2026

Larry Jackson King, known affectionately as Jack, passed away on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 82 years old.

Born in Virginia, Jack made his home in Severn, Maryland, beginning in 1983. He met the love of his life, Charlene, while delivering medical supplies to her office. Charlene fondly shares that...

William Edward Dobrzykowski

William Edward Dobrzykowski

Mar 14, 2026

William Edward Dobrzykowski, a devoted family man and distinguished financial leader, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on August 22, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, William’s life was marked by a deep commitment to public service, professional excellence, and above all, the enduring love he held for his family.

William’s journey began with a solid...

Robert Owen Merson

Robert Owen Merson

Mar 14, 2026



Robert Owen Merson, age 88, of Hanover, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on March 14, 2026.Born on August 14, 1937, in Jessup, Maryland, Robert was the son of the late Clarence Owen Merson and Esther Ruth Merson (Disney).

For 65 years, Robert was the beloved husband of Maud Melissa Merson (Schaeffer), the love of his life.A devoted and loving...

Rose Morina Stevenson

Rose Morina Stevenson

Mar 13, 2026



Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend, Travel Consultant

Rose Stevenson, 71, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died March 13, 2026, at home after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was a resident of the Two Rivers in Odenton, Md.

Mrs. Stevenson, originally Rose Morina, was born December 11, 1954 and grew up in Adelphi, Md, where she met husband Jeff Stevenson. She graduated from...

Edward Joseph Zenker

Edward Joseph Zenker

2026

Edward “Ed” J. Zenker, 87, a longtime resident of Gambrills, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ed carried with him the values of hard work, service, and dedication throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960, an experience that remained a...

Juanita Xiomara Hamlett Mandell Patel

Juanita Xiomara Hamlett Mandell Patel

Mar 4, 2026

Juanita Xiomara Hamlett Mandell Patel was born on April 13, 1962 in Puerto Limón, Costa Rica and passed away on March 4, 2026. Juanita lived a life full of love and care for everyone she encountered, and traveled the world every chance she had. Juanita is survived by her mother Joan, husband Prashant, her sons C and Darshan, along with...

Lawrence Lyndon Loughry

Lawrence Lyndon Loughry

Mar 3, 2026

Lawrence Lyndon Loughry, a cherished resident of Severn, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He was 83 years old. Born on January 4, 1943, in Manheim, West Virginia, Lawrence was the beloved son of the late Lawrence Loughry and Mamie (nee McVicker) Loughry.

Lawrence's life was marked by exceptional service and dedication. After...

Peter Shaeffer

Peter Shaeffer

Mar 2, 2026

Peter W. Shaeffer, 79, of Gambrills, passed away on March 2, 2026. Passed away in his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 8, 1946. Devoted husband of 56 years to Carolyn E. Shaeffer; beloved father of Bradley A. Shaeffer (wife Christine); loving grandfather of Peyton E. Shaeffer, Braeden W. Shaeffer and...

Neil Hoglander, Jr.

Neil Hoglander, Jr.

Mar 2, 2026

Neil Hoglander, Jr., the founder and editor of The Maryland Fire Dispatch,  passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Brightview Crofton Riverwalk. He was 85. Neil was born on  July 12, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York and was the son of the late Neil Hoglander and Connel (nee Anton).

Neil is survived by his two loving children; Scott Hoglander...

Lawrence Lee Norkus

Lawrence Lee Norkus

Mar 1, 2026

Lawrence Lee Norkus, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, in Crownsville, Maryland. Born on August 25, 1936, in Davenport, Iowa, Lawrence lived a life rich with love, service, and devotion to his family and country.

A proud veteran of the Air Force, Lawrence exemplified the dedication and honor that comes with serving his...