The family is working on an obituary, which will be posted here shortly. 

We are sad to announce that Kelly Ann (Surrette) MacDonald passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Kelly was born on September 24, 1959. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and wife. Kelly grew up in Laurel, Maryland where she met and married Joseph MacDonald. Together, they had three wonderful sons, Joseph MacDonald, Michael MacDonald, and William “Billy” MacDonald. Kelly is pre-deceased by her husband Joseph and her father Robert W. Surrette. She is survived...

Jean Crane – January 11, 1941 to March 21, 2023  Jean Crane of Columbia, MD died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Montgomery General Hospital. She was 82.  Erma Jean (Thorpy) Crane was born Saturday, January 11, 1941 in Perryville, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Jerome Thorpy and Vestelle Erma (Sumpter) Thorpy. She was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Maple Lawn, Maryland.  Jean grew up in Perryville and Havre De Grace, MD and...

On March 20th 2023, A. Eileen Sobus, 88, Passed away after a long active life with her husband, Paul Sobus by her side. Eileen was born October 6, 1934 in Baltimore, Md., and then resided in Clarksville, Md for her entire life. She was a dedicated mother, and grandmother. Her life revolved around the kids' activities while growing up, vacations every summer and keeping the household a loving and learning environment. She greatly enjoyed being involved in school activities with all the...

Cynthia B. Brooks-Holt, 47, departed this life peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 18, 2023 with her husband and son by her side. Cyndi was born in Tampa, Fla. on October 8,1975 to Stanley Benjamin and Janice Lee Hubbard-Brooks. She has two sisters, the oldest Katrina Brooks and youngest Tramyra Brooks. Cyndi attended and graduated from National Christian Academy in Ft. Washington, Md. On August 10,1996. Cyndi married the love of her life Joseph Holt (Big Joe - who she met in 1994...

It is with deep sadness that our family announce the death of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. Evelyn (Evy) Wandell succumbed to cancer on March 18, 2023. She left us peacefully, in her own home, surrounded by family. She was born on February 6, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY to Eileen and Joseph Velthaus. She was the devoted wife of 58 years to Alan R. Wandell who predeceased her on May 5, 2022. Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Douglas (Laura), David (Tatiana), and her cherished...

Mayola B. Pohlmyer Guthrie, mathematician and computer specialist, had lived in the Ashton area since 1964.  She worked in the Federal Systems Division of IBM from 1968 to 1990, following several years at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.  Mrs. Guthrie made significant contributions toward development of the Hubble telescope and other space-related programs.  She had been employed previously as a scientist by the Shell Petroleum Company and by the Pittsburgh Plate...

On Thursday, March 16, 2023 Darleen Nannette Butler passed away with her family by her side. A  teacher for 40 years, 20 years in Howard County at Howard High- extension program and Clarksville Middle School. Darleen Butler was 75 years of age and she loved life, music, and travel while writing poetry about the world around her. A Columbia, Maryland resident since 1979, she courageously battled breast cancer for 18 years. She is survived by Eric, her husband of 54 years, son Aaron and...

Emma (Pat) Margaret Hines passed away in Clarksville, Maryland  on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  Born July 28, 1944, in Dayton, MD, daughter of Roland Simpson and Maye Belle (Suits) Simpson.  She graduated from Glenelg High School in 1962.  Emma Hines was a wonderful homemaker that always put her family first.  She loved to sew and craft and was a beautiful seamstress, quilter and knitter.  She worked as a seamstress in her earlier years and worked for her husband...

On Monday March 6, 2023, Rebecca Elizabeth Basaldua passed away unexpectedly. She was 29 years of age. Rebecca was born in Weslaco, Texas in 1993 to Nancy and Tom Basaldua. She attended Memorial High School and completed their International Baccalaureate program while serving as the school newspaper editor-in-chief and a member of the constitution team that went to the national championships in Washington D.C. Rebecca went on to graduate cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor...