Obituaries

Mar 16, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, 2023 Darleen Nannette Butler passed away with her family by her side. A  teacher for 40 years, 20 years in Howard County at Howard High- extension program and Clarksville Middle School. Darleen Butler was 75 years of age and she loved life, music, and travel while writing poetry about the world around her. A Columbia,...

Mar 15, 2023

Emma (Pat) Margaret Hines passed away in Clarksville, Maryland  on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  Born July 28, 1944, in Dayton, MD, daughter of Roland Simpson and Maye Belle (Suits) Simpson.  She graduated from Glenelg High School in 1962.  Emma Hines was a wonderful homemaker that always put her family first.  She loved to sew and craft and was a...

Mar 6, 2023

On Monday March 6, 2023, Rebecca Elizabeth Basaldua passed away unexpectedly. She was 29 years of age.

Rebecca was born in Weslaco, Texas in 1993 to Nancy and Tom Basaldua. She attended Memorial High School and completed their International Baccalaureate program while serving as the school newspaper editor-in-chief and a member of the constitution team that went...

Mar 6, 2023

On March 6, 2023, Laureen (Laurie) Mary Church (70), of Laurel, MD passed away after a long illness.  She was born in 1952 to Daniel Joseph Heenan and Eva Pieri Heenan in Philadelphia, PA.  Laurie was a retired financial planner who was passionate about taking care of her clients at Hostetler Church LLC.  She is survived by her children,...

Feb 23, 2023

Daniel J. Palombo of Olney, MD passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening February 23, 2023. Born October 7, 1956, he was the son of the late Camille and Louis Palombo. Danny attended Springbrook High School and graduated in 1974. After high school he attended Lincoln Technical Institute. In his early years he worked for Coca Cola. Danny owned and operated...

Feb 23, 2023

Chun Yi passed away on Feb 23, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 23, 2023

Adored wife and mother, Mary Ellen Salkeld (nee Calabrese) passed away in her sleep on February 23, 2023 at her home in Fulton, MD.

She’s survived by her husband of 51 years and love of her life, Neale Salkeld, as well as her son Scott (Becca), and daughters Jean Marie (Steve Battista) and Amy (Master Sgt. Patrick...

Feb 21, 2023

Carl Raymond Jones lived an abundant life of 93 years, filled with loved ones, great adventure and purpose. On Tuesday, February 21st, he went Home to be with the LORD. He was born in the era of the Traditionalist Generation in January 1930, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Beulah Dantagnan and Paul Jones.  The man who raised him is...

Feb 17, 2023

Commander Gerald Barrett Anderson, US Navy (retired) passed peacefully away at his home in Ellicott City, Maryland, on February 17, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with a rare liver disease.

For 55 years, he was the loving husband of Judith Hale Anderson, the devoted father of Matthew Hale Anderson (Kirstin) of Melrose, MA, and Caroline...

Feb 14, 2023

William Richard Huggins II, “Bill,” passed away peacefully at home on February 14th, 2023. He is survived by his wife Nancy Ferris Huggins, his children Ricky Huggins (Saira Huggins) and Allison Gannett (Tim Gannett), and his two grandchildren Nora and George.

Bill was known by many as a widely respected expert in all fields of sports cards...

Feb 14, 2023

Jamie Caswell, age 16, of Columbia, Maryland is at rest following a strong battle with osteosarcoma. Jamie is survived by his loving younger brothers Tommy and Adam, father Robert Bobby Caswell, and mother Rejuny June Caswell. A Memorial Service will be held on February 19th from 12pm-3pm at Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A., 12540 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD...

Feb 13, 2023

Loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend Scott Edwards, age 51, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on February 13, 2023.

Born January 26, 1972, in Takoma Park, MD, Scott earned his computer science degree in 2018 from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He was a self-proclaimed computer nerd, video game enthusiast, and avid...

Feb 5, 2023

Melanie Robey McElvany passed away quietly on February 5, 2023, in Woodstock, MD with her husband Bob Hite by her side. She had waged a courageous 3-year battle against cancer.

She was born on June 23, 1959, in DuBois, PA to Archie Welles McElvany and Ruth Guienot McElvany. A longtime resident of Towson, MD, she worked as...

Feb 5, 2023

Dr. John "Yiannis" Antoniades (1953-2023) was the Executive Vice President for Meta Materials Inc., a Nasdaq listed nanotechnology company, building on a distinguished career at BAE systems, APTI and the Naval Research Laboratory.

Dr. Antoniades has received numerous awards and distinctions across government and industry. With a Ph.D. in Plasma and High-Temperature Physics from the University of...

Feb 3, 2023

Molly Hannah Fredette passed away unexpectedly of an inherited blood-clotting disorder February 3rd at her home in Sykesville, Maryland, with her husband Chris Esposito at her side.

The daughter of Margaret Boyles of Salisbury, New Hampshire, and David Fredette of Waltham, Maine, Molly grew up in Salisbury and attended Merrimack Valley schools. After graduating from MVHS, she...

Feb 1, 2023

On February 1st, 2023, Craig Matthew Kluckhuhn of Laurel, MD passed away. He completed 32 circles around the sun. Craig was a quiet, gentle, loving soul. He was a talented artist and chef who enjoyed creating dishes at many of the different local restaurants throughout Howard County.  He is survived by his parents Colette Burgess (husband Sean) and Robert...

Feb 1, 2023

Nancy Jean Dawes 90 of Laurel, MD passed away February 1, 2023.

Nancy was born in 1932 to Lawrence Weigand and Marie Weigand in Pittsburgh PA.

Nancy graduated from Mount Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh PA where she met her husband Larry. Nancy was a member of St Mary of the Mills Catholic Church in...

Jan 31, 2023

On January 31st 2023 Joann Danielle Weeks of Cooksville, MD passed away.  Joann was gentle, kind, loving and always first when you needed help.  Her sense of loyalty, love and commitment to her family and friends knew no bounds.  Joann's greatest source of joy and endless love was her daughter Kayla.

Joann is survived by her cherished...

Jan 30, 2023

Ruth Hanna Berzonsky, 89, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Skirsky, passed away January 30, 2023.  Ruth lived in Laurel, MD and worked as a school cafeteria manager for Howard County Public School Systems before retiring in 1995.  Ruth was a devout Catholic, having converted when she married Mike.

Ruth is survived by her children Michele Cook (Billy);...

Jan 28, 2023

On January 28, 2023, Maria Cleotilde ”Coty” Mejias (Genovez) passed away peacefully at her home in Rockville Maryland.

She was born December 6, 1952, in Juayua, El Salvador to Jose Genovez and Marta Lopez De Genovez.

She is preceded in death by her parents Jose Genovez and Marta Lopez De Genovez; her son Julio Cesar...