Obituaries

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.

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.  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...

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)...

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.

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...

Dec 13, 2023

Richard C. Miller, 83, of Clarksville, Maryland died peacefully on December 13, 2023. He was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on February 3,1940 to Charles Wolf Miller and Dorothy Ann Francic. One of three children, Dick was elder brother to Glenn Miller (deceased) and Dianne Miller.

Dick met the love of his life, Mary S. Schelble, in...

Dec 9, 2023

Marvin Scott Self, known to his loved ones as Scott, passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 75 in Randallstown, MD. He was born on May 27, 1948, in Sendai, Honshu, Japan. Scott was a kind, thoughtful, and loving individual, deeply cherished by his family and friends.

Scott is survived by his beloved wife,...

Dec 7, 2023

Changlian Gu, aged 78, passed away in Clarksville, Maryland, on December 7, 2023, due to late-stage Parkinson’s Disease and complications, after a nearly 20-year battle with the disease. Born on June 24, 1945 (Chinese Lunar Calendar), in Shanghai, P.R. She was the daughter of Minqian Gu and Lianyi Huang. Changlian lived in Shanghai, P.R. China until 2016. While in...

Dec 6, 2023

Frances “Pat” Leslie Hiett Bond, formerly of Ashton, Maryland, passed away December 6, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel G. Bond, parents Charles Leslie Hiett and Alice May Marton.

Pat is survived by her children, Debra A Whelan (William), Samuel G, Jr. (Leslie Barrett) and Brian L (Tammy), grandchildren Nick Bond, Abby Sander,...

Dec 5, 2023

Beloved and kind-hearted Husband, Father, and Grandfather Mark Steven Kraynak, age 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by family near his home in Silver Spring, Maryland on December 5, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania on April 15, 1949 to Steve and Margaret Kraynak, Mark was raised in McKees Rocks with his four younger brothers Dale, Bruce, Brian, and Joel.  He...