Obituaries

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...

Jun 20, 2023

In loving memory of Zeke Mattias Chan, who passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2023, at the tender age of 3, in Columbia. Zeke brought immense joy and happiness to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Born on April 4, 2020, in Columbia, MD, Zeke was the beloved child of Ming and Diona Chan.

Zeke's...

Jun 19, 2023

Ronald L. Hines, longtime resident of Howard County, died peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Ronney is survived by his son and daughter in law, Kevin and Nadine Hines; his sister and brother in law, Susan and John Nelson, his grandchildren, Samantha and Steven Hines. He is predeceased by his wife, Emma Margaret Hines and his mother,...

Jun 18, 2023

Dr. Robert Barungi AKA (Duba, Robo, Dr B, Uncle B, Guzu), 41, passed away on June 18, 2023, in Germantown, MD.

Robert was born in Uganda to Mr. Benon Kakuru and Mrs. Maude Kakuru. He attended grade school and obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, in 2006. Once in...

Jun 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we share that our beloved Heidi and Allison Lee passed away on June 16, 2023. Just 3 weeks ago, we joyfully celebrated Heidi's 40th birthday. Allie was taken far too soon at 13 years old, as she was looking forward to 8th grade. They are survived by husband and father...

Jun 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we share that our beloved Heidi and Allison Lee passed away on June 16, 2023. Just 3 weeks ago, we joyfully celebrated Heidi's 40th birthday. Allie was taken far too soon at 13 years old, as she was looking forward to 8th grade. They are survived by husband and father...

Jun 16, 2023

Jaimie A. Davis, of Brookeville Maryland, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2023 at the age of 29. She was born November, 21st, 1993 in Karaganda, Kazakhstan and found her forever family July 18th, 2002; Jeffrey G. Davis (father), Nancy D. Davis (mother), and Aaron S. Davis (brother). Jaimie was a kid at heart, and loved to play sports,...

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Virginia Ayers, of Fulton Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born September 25th, 1946 in Olney, Maryland to the late Carlton W. Bell and Elizabeth Mae Bell. Mary loved watching baseball games, playing bingo, watching the cooking channel, playing slot machines, and trips to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but above all,...

Jun 6, 2023

Thomas Lee Dolan was born in DC on December 22, 1942 to Mary Catherine Parnell Dolan and James Joseph Dolan. He attended High Point High School in Beltsville and then joined the United States Navy. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Bette Dolan, his sisters Eileen Dolan Slusher and Debbie Dolan and his brother Joseph...

Jun 3, 2023

John (Jack) F. Latu, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 3, 2023. Jack was born on September 16, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ and raised in Tenafly, NJ. He was the son of John and Margaret (Ryan) Latu. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister Audrey Hogg Ray. Jack was the devoted husband...

May 29, 2023

Ms. Sharonlee Elizabeth Connor of Clarksville, Maryland, entered into rest on May 29, 2023. Sharon was born in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Charles and Elizabeth Connor, on December 1, 1950. She was the eldest daughter of six children.

Sharon graduated from Franklin High School of Reisterstown, Maryland in 1968. Sharon became a homemaker and devoted mother of...

May 25, 2023

Bill Koenig of Ellicott City, MD, entered eternal rest on May 25, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1940 in Tucson, AZ to Vernon Fredric Koenig and Marion (Bailey) Koenig. He was an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Highland, MD for more than 30 years.

Bill earned a B.A. in History from Yale...

May 24, 2023

Dorothy Anne Appleman passed away on May 24, 2023. Dorothy was the beloved wife of Robert C. Appleman, devoted mother of Chris Appleman and his wife Diane, Miriam "Mimi' Kimball and her husband Craig, and the late Stephanie Appleman; loving grandmother of Mary, Madeleine and Morgan and great-grandmother of Yabi; dear sister of Dodie, Francie and Bebe. Services will...

May 21, 2023

On Sunday, May 21st, Myrtle Rolf passed away peacefully in her sleep after a years long struggle with dementia.

Myrtle was born on September 16th, 1934 in Laurel, Maryland. She was the youngest of 9 siblings, all of whom have preceded her in death.

She met the love of her life, Billy A. Rolf and...

May 20, 2023

Penelope Ball Gourse (Penny) of Highland, Maryland passed away on May 20, 2023. Penny was born in Baltimore on January 27, 1948, to Donald and Isabel (nee Bittinger) Ball.

She is survived by her loving husband, Stanley Gourse of Highland, Maryland and her sister, Patricia Vreeland of Va. Beach, Virginia. Penny was predeceased by her twin sister,...