Obituaries

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,...

May 19, 2023

On Friday, May 19, 2023, Killian Joseph Hartson, 31, passed away after a three-year battle with cancer. He was born on Father's Day, June 16, 1991, to Robert Joseph Hartson and Sabine Wilson.

Killian is survived by his parents, sister, Delaney Hartson, the love of his life, Emily Scheck, his uncle and aunt, Godparents Jean Marc Wilson...

May 18, 2023

On May 18th, Vincent Joseph Cibelli, originally of Dayton, MD, passed away at 39 from an overdose of heroin and fentanyl. A smart, witty, and compassionate life taken away far too soon.

He was born in 1983 to the late Gennaro and Elaine Cibelli and is survived by his brothers Rev. Ernest Cibelli and Mr. Peter Cibelli...

May 17, 2023

On May 17th, 2023 Dr. Joseph S. Lemmon passed away suddenly while traveling abroad. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland where he graduated from Calvert Hall College High School prior to earning his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Counseling Psychology from Towson University in 1977 and completion of his Masters in Social Work (MSW) from University of...

May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Frances Kilduff Justice passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 10, 1928, in Ellicott City, Maryland. She spent the majority of her youth in Harford County, Md with her parents and siblings. She was the 5th child of 10 children. She attended St. Stephen of Bradshaw, Catholic school,...

May 16, 2023

Meda Lorraine Heller (nee Elliott), 94, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023.

Mrs. Heller is survived by her three children: Frank E. Heller, Christine Amburn, and Sue Riedel; five grandchildren: James, Bradley, Gary (Sarah), Todd (Rachel), and Maggie; and four great-grandchildren: Matthew, Bailey, Benjamin, and Charlotte. She is preceded in death by her...

May 9, 2023

Known affectionately as "the Mayor",  Marie Joan (Hetu) Farrell never met a person she couldn't engage through her well-developed "gift of gab" (she'd kissed the Blarney Stone multiple times, which may have amplified her innate conversational gifts to near superhuman status). Marie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a devoted cat enthusiast, master story-teller, amazing...