Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

Julia Ju-Chuan Weng, a resident of Fulton, Maryland, passed away on August 27, 2023.  She was 68 years old.

She was born in 1955 in Taipei, Taiwan, the oldest of four children born to the late Hsu Tsung Chin and Cheng Yu Yeh.  After graduating from Taipei First Girls’ High School, she earned her Bachelor of Arts...

Aug 22, 2023

Florence D. Toffon, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, at Arbor Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Fulton, MD.

She was born at home in Washington D.C. on December 26, 1930, to Ralph and Albina DiGuilio, an Italian immigrant family.  Italian was spoken at home and she learned English when she went to school. She...

Aug 20, 2023

Luke Marcus Hauffe, age 1 year and 1 month, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Clarksville, Maryland on August 20, 2023.

Born July 27, 2022 in Silver Spring, Maryland at Holy Cross Hospital, Son of Richard and Adriana Hauffe.

Unknown to Luke’s parents at his birth, Luke was born with a severe...

Aug 17, 2023

Jennifer Anne Salmon Vorsteg, 57, loving wife; devoted daughter, sister, and sister-outlaw; doting aunt; and fiercely fun-loving and loyal friend; lived fully until she passed from our midst on August 17, 2023.

Jennifer was born June 2, 1966 in Münchweiler, Germany, where her father served in the military. The family moved often throughout her childhood. She spent...

Aug 11, 2023

Susan Mary Carbone Johnson, age 65, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023, surrounded by her devoted and loving husband and members of her family.

During Susan’s 18-month battle with aggressive cancer, she never once wavered in her faith or her endless capacity to give, to share and to love.  A devout Catholic and active member of...

Aug 5, 2023

Lawrence Preston Rub, affectionately known as Larry, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, in Columbia, Maryland. Born on September 17, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, Larry was a beloved father, husband, and friend to many.

Larry was the cherished son of Adele Rothstein-Rub and Saul Rub. He was a devoted husband to Janice Rub and a...

Aug 4, 2023

Fay (Lamb) Fitzsimmons, 88, of Olney, MD was welcomed into heaven by her beloved late husband, James (Jim) Fitzsimmons, on August 4, 2023. Born September 8, 1934, in Charlottesville, VA she was the daughter of the late John Ashby and Nellie Lynch Lamb. She will be dearly missed by many, including her son, Thomas J. Twigg and his wife,...

Jul 30, 2023

CDR John Hoshko Jr, USN, deployed for the final time on July 30, 2023, from his home in Columbia, MD.   He was 85 years old.

John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 2, 1938, to John and Anne (Pristas) Hoshko.   He grew up there with his younger sister Ann (later Ann Masella).  He graduated from West...

Jul 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John "Gene" Christenson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 22, 2023

Millie Gallis, age 87, passed away in Highland, Maryland on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Also born in Highland on December 21, 1935, daughter of Roland and Grace (Dorsey) Disney. She worked at Boarman’s Market until retiring in 2020.

Millie is survived by her 5 children, Kathyrn Burford, Theresa Renehan, Stephen Gallis, Susan Picciotti, and Angela Carter (William);...

Jul 18, 2023

In loving memory of Jack Irving “Dee” Rutzen, who took his life on July 18, 2023, at age 16 in Heber City, Utah. Born on December 28, 2006, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jack was the beloved first child of Allan and Heidi Rutzen, oldest brother of Will and Max Rutzen.

In his early years as a very young...

Jul 17, 2023

On July 17, 2023, Tommy C. Miles, 78 of Fulton, MD passed away.  He was born in 1944 to Elmer and Dorothy Miles in Laurel, MD. Tommy was a member of the United Methodist Church and a veteran of the Army National Guard. He retired from Miles Amoco in Burtonsville, MD where he spent several decades operating this business...

Jul 10, 2023

James L. Guthrie, age 92, of Ashton, Maryland passed away on July 10, 2023. James, an organic chemist, moved to the Ashton area in 1964. He was employed by the Central Research Division of W.R. Grace & Company from 1961 to 1991, having previously worked at Pittsburg Plate Glass Company in Corpus Christ, Texas from 1956 to 1961. He...

Jul 8, 2023

Chris David Hoyson of Clarksville, MD (age 63), passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on July 8, 2023.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Chris is survived by his wife Charlotte (née Jakobsson), children Ellen, Joey, Tina, Lauren, and son-in-law Paul LaFleur, as well as his siblings Reid (Marilyn), Neal (Sue), Lynn (Bob)...

Jul 7, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Eric L. Jackson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Buddie Sterl Bruce announces his passing on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 87.

Born in 1935 and raised in Knoxville, TN, Buddie completed high School and joined the US Navy at the age of 18. He proudly served his country prior to attending the University...

Jul 1, 2023

Janice Genevieve (Dorsey) McCabe, 81, of Columbia, MD, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 2, 1942, to the late Liston and Genevieve (Bandel) Dorsey. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Lemuel McCabe for 59 years whom she...

Jun 25, 2023

Kenneth William Oehlke, 63, of Laurel Maryland passed away on June 25, 2023, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda Maryland. He was born on February 1, 1959, to Norman David Oehlke and Lois June Okeson.

Retiring from BGE HOMES, Kenneth enjoyed doing DIY projects and working on his house.

Kenneth is survived by his mother Lois...

Jun 25, 2023

Willa Jean Tranchitella, 87, of Clarksville, MD passed away peacefully at her home on June 25, 2023. She was born on January 12, 1936 to George Dave and Esta Mae Vanatta in Phillipsburg, Ohio.  Willa was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Clarksville where she was very active for 60 years and was also involved with the...

Jun 25, 2023

Barbara Ann (Miles) Kramer, 91, of Oakland MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 25, 2023, at Dennett Manor Nursing Home. She was surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff who became like family to her over the years.

She was born on March 18, 1932, in Scaggsville, MD, to the late Lloyd and Ruth...