Obituaries

Mar 15, 2024

Genevieve "Geneva" Georgette Pary Dalencour, nee Gaiddon, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Columbia, Maryland, at the age of 73. She was born on October 14, 1950, in Bangui, Central African Republic. Geneva was known for her kind and loving nature, as well as her fighting spirit.

Geneva ran a successful shuttle service called Geneva Shuttle,...

Mar 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, stepfather, and granddad, Lawrence William Hanagan (“Larry”) who departed this world on March 4, 2024 due to complications of a sudden and aggressive infection. He was just 2 weeks past his 80th birthday.

Larry was born on February 16, 1944 in Washington, DC,...

Mar 1, 2024

Thomas C. Farmer, Tom, of Bethesda, Maryland passed away on Friday, March 1st.

He was born in 1956 to Murray and Mary Farmer in Washington DC. He spent most of his life in Bethesda, Maryland where for many years he was a Saturday morning regular at Tastee Diner.

Tom worked for 30 years at Capital...

Feb 26, 2024

Justin C. Lavis, 48, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 26, 2024, at his home. His loss is entirely unexpected, and his family is deeply saddened.

Justin was born on January 1, 1976, to James Curtis Lavis and Kathleen Rau Lavis in Washington, DC.  His family moved to Columbia, MD, in 1979, where he...

Feb 25, 2024

John J. Habert, Jr, 84, passed away on February 25, 2024 at Howard County General Hospital. John was born in 1939 to John J. Habert, Sr. and Emma Habert in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the youngest of three children. The family moved to Maryland when John was very young and he grew up in the Catonsville, MD area.

Feb 24, 2024

Bernard J. Cooney, 81, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on February 24, 2024, after a short illness.

Bernard was born on November 2, 1942 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the youngest of five children, to the late Timothy J. and Isabelle A. (Johnson) Cooney. He was a graduate of Saint John’s High School, of which he...

Feb 21, 2024

Howard Bryan Bonham, Jr. of Olney, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 at age 95 years with family by his side.

Howard was a graduate of the University of Virginia where he majored in economics and activities included Honor Committee, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Cavalier Daily, Student Vice President of College of Arts & Sciences, TILKA,...

Feb 19, 2024

Remembrance of the Christian Life of Robert Charles Goyena, Sr.;

Robert Charles Goyena, Sr. (Bob) was born, the third of four children, to Joseph and Isabella Goyena, in Brooklyn, New York on October 23, 1944. “Bobby” was treated like a young prince by his brothers, Don and Joe, who were each nearly 10 years old by the...

Feb 18, 2024

Ricardo Vega Soto enero 18, 1933 - febrero 18, 2024 (edad 91) Siervo de Jehová. Su fe, inquebrantable aún en medio de las tormentas. Amante hijo, hermano, esposo, abuelo, tío, y padre. Maestro, mentor, amigo. Fiel a los principios que aprendió en la iglesia a la que sirvió y amó de todo corazón. Ricardo Vega Soto se mantuvo firme...

Feb 17, 2024

Carolyn Schwartz McLellan of Columbia, MD passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 62 after a long illness. Born on February 27, 1961, to Paul L. and Marie L. Schwartz, Carolyn grew up in New Carrollton, MD and graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree. She worked for various Federal Government agencies in...

Feb 15, 2024

Barry Theodore August, 85, of Clarksville MD, passed into the peace of Christ suddenly, early in the morning on February 15, 2024 at Howard County Hospital.

Barry was born on January 31, 1939 in Washington D.C. He had a happy childhood among his many friends and family. After graduating from Anacostia High School in 1957, he attended...

Feb 15, 2024

Michael Patrick Mitchell (64) of Silver Spring MD, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024. He was born May 20, 1959 in Illinois to Betty and John Mitchell. Mike grew up in Arlington VA and attended Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, VA and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Management, with a...

Feb 15, 2024

On the morning of Thursday, February 15, 2024, Ellen Repsher passed away at the age of 94.  After having lived for many years with her son John and his wife Maria in Point Pleasant NJ, she was living with her daughter Karan and son-in-law Bill in Glenelg, MD.  Recently she was in a rehab facility recovering from surgery where...

Feb 10, 2024

On February 10, 2024, Robert Christian Prinz, 80, of Olney, MD passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in 1943 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph Henry and Mary Lillian Prinz.

Robert was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church. He studied retail management for three years at Montgomery College and retired from the...

Feb 10, 2024

Diane P. Kastner, 83, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024.  Diane was born on May 6, 1940 in Baltimore to Louis and Ida Rosenberger.  Diane met her husband Mike in 1957 on a blind date and were married one year later.  They just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Diane and Mike own Kastner Plumbing & Heating,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...