Obituaries
Local obituaries for Clarksville and surrounding areas.
Matthew J. Mikula
Feb 8, 2024
Matthew J. Mikula, age 82 of Olney, Maryland died Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born October 4, 1941 in Uniontown, PA, the son of the late Matthew and Helen Bealko Mikula. Matthew was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a 36 year employee of the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing,...
Francis Thomas Kearns
Feb 6, 2024
On February 6, 2024, Frank Kearns, 57, of Brookeville, MD passed away after a lengthy illness. He was born February 23, 1966 to Thomas Leo Kearns and Anne Frances Kearns in Silver Spring, MD. Frank had a successful career as a CPA, most recently at AES corporation in Northern Virginia prior to his illness.
Frank’s true passion...
Wesley "Wes" Louis King
Feb 2, 2024
Wesley Louis King of Ellicott City passed away on February 2nd, 2024. He was 33 days old. Born on New Year’s Eve 2023, Baby Wes spent his short life at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, amazing his doctors and nurses with his resilience and spirit. Wes’s family is incredibly grateful for the love and support of family and friends...
Thambiraj Nathaniel
Jan 28, 2024
Thambiraj (Thamby) Nathaniel was born on May 19, 1945 to Pastor Sakariah and Aleyamma Nathaniel in Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the age of 78. He lived a long and adventurous life full of family, friends, and travel. He grew up the youngest of seven siblings who adored him. His...
Letitia Ann Miller
Jan 22, 2024
Letitia Ann Miller (McGoogan) passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, in Pleasanton, CA, surrounded by family. Born in Lincoln, NC, on July 26, 1941, to Franklin and Anna Lee McGoogan, she was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Letitia loved her family deeply and used her seemingly endless supply of patience and empathy...
I-Yao Shen
Jan 22, 2024
On January 22, 2024, I-Yao Shen, 98 of Clarksville, Maryland passed away peacefully at home and surrounded with family. He was born in 1926 to Tian You Shen and Xi Mei Wang. Professor Shen retired from University of District of Columbia. Professor Shen enjoyed travel, and writes books. Professor Shen is survived by nephews, nieces, and cousins.
William John Kane
Jan 18, 2024
William (Bill) John Kane died peacefully in Maryland close to his family, he succumbed to his battle with cancer. Bill was born on October 2, 1940, in Prague, the Czech Republic, to William Kane and Dagmar Odehnal Kane. He had two younger sisters, Loretta Kane Smith, and Eva Dagmar Roswell. All were two years apart. Between 1940 and 1957...
Casper Whetzel Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Casper Whetzel Jr, 86 of Beltsville, MD passed Monday, January 15th, 2024 at White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD with lung cancer complications. Casper was comforted by his daughter and son at his bedside. Casper Jr. was born March 30th, 1937 in Montgomery County, MD to the late Casper Whetzel Sr of Bergton, VA and Ethel V....
Colleen H. Marrow
Jan 14, 2024
Colleen Hill Marrow of Clarksville Maryland peacefully passed away on January 14, 2024. Colleen was born on April 26, 1927, to Wilbur and Esther Dayton.
Colleen was wonderful woman who always had a smile on her face and a contagious laugh. She was a strong, and loving person who dedicated her life to family. She was always...
Charles E. Higgs Jr.
Jan 11, 2024
Charles Edward (Charlie) Higgs, Jr., 72, of Clarksville, Maryland passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Charles Higgs, Sr. and Anne Spencer. He was predeceased by his sister Linda Smith (Bob) and is survived by his brothers Paul and Doug.
...Gordon E. Becraft, Sr.
Jan 8, 2024
Gordon Earl Becraft Sr, age 88, of Severn Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 in the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River. Gordon was born one of ten children to the late Joseph R. And Helen Becraft in the District of Columbia. Our dad was a skilled electrician working for various companies and the union. He...
Gail Audrey Stefhon
Jan 6, 2024
Services will be scheduled at a later date to take place in New York. Please check back at a later time for any updates.
William J. Jarvis, Jr. "Bill"
Jan 2, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for William J. Jarvis, Jr. "Bill". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Joan T. Mcdaniel
Dec 31, 2023
In Loving Memory of Joan Teresa McDaniel;
Joan Teresa McDaniel, born on July 13, 1943, in Baltimore, MD. She was the only, and much adored, child of Margaret and Joseph Jednoralski and remained extremely close with her parents, caring for them until their deaths. Joan passed away on December 31, 2023. She left behind a tapestry of...
Harold Hersman "Scotty" Scott, Iii
Dec 27, 2023
Harold Hersman Scott, III, known to all as Scotty, passed peacefully with family and friends by his side on December 27, 2023.
Scotty was born in Wichita, KS on June 21, 1955 to Harold Hersman Scott, Jr. and Marjorie Frances Orear Scott. Their family moved frequently for Harold’s work, and Marge developed an expert system for introducing...
Carole Mae Arehart Cook
Dec 24, 2023
Carole A. Cook, of Laurel and Clarksville, MD, peacefully passed December 24th, 2023.
Beloved daughter of Cornelius B. Jr., and Mary L. (Byrne) Arehart, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Wesson Cook Jr., her sisters Doris Zuidema, Joyce Wynn, and her brother Cornelius Arehart III.
She is survived by her...
Richard "Rick" D. Blackburn
Dec 23, 2023
Rick Blackburn, 64, of Columbia, MD, passed away December 23, 2023. Born July 13, 1959, in Stamford, CT, he was raised in Houston, TX. Â He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter.
Rick had a vibrant personality, great sense of humor and a passion for life. He brought joy to those around him with his quick...
Patricia Jane Barbino
Dec 23, 2023
Patricia (Patty) Jane Barbino, 72 of Ashton, MD passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023.
Born in 1951 to Salvatore and Mary Carullo in Mineola, NY, Patty had an infinite love for her family and faith. She dedicated her life to serving God and others.
In June of 1972, she married her husband Michael (Mike)...
Christine Anne Marino Mckeever
Dec 21, 2023
CHRISTINE ANNE MARINO MCKEEVER
7/21/53 – 12/21/23
On Thursday December 21, 2023 Christine Anne Marino McKeever, 70, passed away at Stella Maris Long Term Care, Towson, Maryland after a long battle with ALS. Born in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa Marino and wife of Thomas McKeever.
...John Kevin Hallisey
Dec 19, 2023
John Kevin Hallisey, 63, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away unexpectedly but surrounded by family on Dec. 19, 2023.
Born in 1960 to Dr. John G. Hallisey and Mary M. Hallisey in Aliquippa, PA, John was a man of deep faith, who oriented his life to serve God through the service of others, most especially his family...

