Obituaries

Oct 15, 2023

Richard (Ric) Allen Cook, Sr, 89 of Fulton, MD passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born to William G. Cook and Fannie May Cook in January 1934.   Ric was a lifelong member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Laurel where he and his wife Harriet celebrated friendship and worship every Sunday. Ric’s greatest love was his bride...

Oct 15, 2023

Swarna Wijetunge, 82, of Clarksville, MD passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023.

She was born in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka in 1941 to James Pagodaarachchi and D.A. Perera.

She retired as Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka after over 40 years of teaching and mentoring educators. She...

Oct 13, 2023

Jerry Seals, MD quietly passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on October 13, 2023.  He was born on November 1, 1946 in Laurel, Mississippi, the son of George and Mildred (Currie) Seals.

After the family moved to Buffalo, NY in 1958, he graduated from Buffalo’s Bennett High School in 1964. He attended the State...

Oct 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the unexpected passing of Sudhir Manik Lotlikar on October 12, 2023. He was born in Bombay (Mumbai), India on December 31, 1947 to Manik and Suman Lotlikar.

He received his undergraduate degree at Pune Engineering School in Pune, India. In 1967, Sudhir came to the United States to...

Oct 12, 2023

Jim was born on August 27, 1953 in Chelsea, MA to James C. Kirby Sr. and Jeanette “Poppy” (nee Chabot). The family settled in Glen Burnie, MD after Jim Sr. retired from the navy; and Jim graduated from Glen Burnie Sr. High School in 1971.

He graduated from the University of MD, Baltimore County in 1978 with...

Oct 9, 2023

George Ronald (Ron) Oakes went to see the Lord on October 9, 2023, in Silver Spring, MD after suffering a heart attack. His sister Barbara was with him and told him to rest in peace as he meets with our brothers and parents. He was born in 1948 and spent his first years in Washington, DC and later in...

Oct 8, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Frank Kuttas of Columbia, Maryland. He died at age 71 on October 8, 2023. Born in Camp Cooke, California to Helen Gleeson Kuttas (deceased) and George Kuttas (deceased), he is survived by his wife Suzanne Kuttas, his two daughters Laura Magill (James) and Elizabeth Kuttas, his sister Catherine McMahon (John), his...

Oct 3, 2023

Leonard (Lennie) L. Ganbin, 86 of Fulton, Maryland, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born on April 16, 1937, to Leonard L. Ganbin and Edna I. Ganbin in Cheverly, MD. Lennie was a member of Triadelphia SDA Church and a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

He retired from the United States Postal Service....

Oct 3, 2023

Ortans Hermina, 86, resident of Fulton, Maryland, and Cairo, Egypt, left to be with God on October 3, following a long illness.

Born on March 17, 1937, Mrs. Hermina attended Minia Girls Secondary School, followed by Minia University; she received a Bachelor of Arts in English.  She maintained a successful Coiffeur business in Cairo, providing styles and...

Sep 29, 2023

With deep sadness and shock, our family shares the passing of Craig Ostrom, 62, of Howard County, Maryland. He will always be remembered as a golfer, a brilliant mind, a hard worker, and, most of all, a devoted family man.

He was born in 1960, the third of four children, to Belton C. and Betty M. Ostrom...

Sep 27, 2023

On September 27, 2023, Angelo Anthony Meoli passed peacefully from this world to the next surrounded by family and friends in his home at Village Crossing at Worman’s Mill Assisted Living Community in Frederick, Maryland.

Angelo/Ange/Dad/Pop Pop was born on March 10, 1935, in Berwyn, Pennsylvania to Peter and Victoria Meoli. “Sonny” (as nicknamed by his family)...

Sep 26, 2023

Robert Harvey Markley, 84, of Slanesville, WV, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, while surrounded by his children and his beloved sister.

Robert (Bob) was born on October 13, 1938, in Union, West Virginia, son of the late Lee and Geneva (June) Markley.  He was a 1956 graduate of Greenbrier High School and later attended  the...

Sep 26, 2023

Carolyn Jean Wehland Frost died at age 83 surrounded by loved ones at Howard County General Hospital on September 26, 2023.  She was born June 12, 1940 at Montgomery General Hospital to Mary and Elbert Wehland, and was a lifelong resident of Howard County.

Mrs. Frost, also known as Mom, Grandma Carolyn, Aunt Sissy, or just Sissy,...

Sep 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Grah M. Bonga. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 9, 2023

Harry Parker Coleman, Jr., (78) beloved husband of Felipa Coleman; loving father of David Coleman and brother to Barbara Coleman passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center, in Baltimore, MD on September 9, 2023, after losing his battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

Harry was born on December 6, 1944, in...

Sep 9, 2023

Gary Lane Grantham, 82 of Clarksville, MD, passed away September 9, 2023.

He was born in 1940 to John Frederick Grantham and Anna Nicholson Grantham in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Gary was a veteran of the US Army and retired from the National Security Agency. He enjoyed carpentry, golfing and was an avid sports fan. He loved...

Sep 8, 2023

Rodger Wayne Hippen, 64 of Columbia Md. suddenly passed on September 8, 2023. He was born in Wilmar, MN in 1958 to Lorin and Elizabeth (Joan) Hippen. Rodger attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics in 1983. Rodger started working for the US Department of Labor as an Economist beginning in...

Sep 7, 2023

Gerald L. Boyer

January 6, 1948 -  September 7, 2023

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  Gerald passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 7 at the age of 75 and after humbly and bravely bearing the sufferings of cancer.

Gerald was born in 1948 in Pottsville, PA, to...

Sep 2, 2023

Herma Elizabeth Symes, age 81, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, passed away on September 2, 2023. She was a cherished mother, wife, sister, grandmother, nurse, and a beacon of kindness in the lives of all who knew her. She departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a lifetime of remarkable experiences.

Herma was born...

Sep 2, 2023

Patricia graduated from McDowell High School and The Pennsylvania State University. She taught at Asbury Elementary School, Manchester Middle School in the Erie area and Loomis School in Newtown Square, PA. She earned her Master’s degree in Communications from the State University of New York in Albany. She launched a second career as Director, Video Development and Production at...