Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

On March 31, 2023, Mary Eileen Queenin, age 80 of Clarksville, Maryland passed into eternal life.

Eileen was born in 1942 to Raymond Joseph Queenin, Sr. and Mary Veronica Kelly Queenin in Washington, D.C. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of the America, and a life member of the Kensington Volunteer...

Mar 22, 2023

On March 22, 2023, George William Fordham, 89 of Highland, Maryland peacefully passed away at home. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1933 to George Fordham and Anna Cassidy Fordham. George graduated from Villanova in 1955 with a degree in Economics.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa McKillop, his daughters and their families. George...

Mar 22, 2023

We are sad to announce that Kelly Ann (Surrette) MacDonald passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Kelly was born on September 24, 1959. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and wife. Kelly grew up in Laurel, Maryland where she met and married Joseph MacDonald. Together, they had three wonderful sons, Joseph MacDonald, Michael MacDonald, and William...

Mar 22, 2023

Mark John Sivatko age 65, loving husband & father passed away peacefully in his sleep at home after a 15-month battle with cancer on March 22, 2023, at 1:08 a.m.

Born January 29,1958 in Scranton, PA, his family moved to Maryland when he was 9 and he has spent the last 32 years in West Friendship. He...

Mar 21, 2023

Jean Crane – January 11, 1941 to March 21, 2023

Jean Crane of Columbia, MD died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Montgomery General Hospital. She was 82.

Erma Jean (Thorpy) Crane was born Saturday, January 11, 1941 in Perryville, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Jerome Thorpy and Vestelle Erma (Sumpter) Thorpy....

Mar 20, 2023

On March 20th 2023, A. Eileen Sobus, 88, Passed away after a long active life with her husband, Paul Sobus by her side.

Eileen was born October 6, 1934 in Baltimore, Md., and then resided in Clarksville, Md for her entire life. She was a dedicated mother, and grandmother. Her life revolved around the kids' activities while...

Mar 18, 2023

Cynthia B. Brooks-Holt, 47, departed this life peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 18, 2023 with her husband and son by her side.

Cyndi was born in Tampa, Fla. on October 8,1975 to Stanley Benjamin and Janice Lee Hubbard-Brooks. She has two sisters, the oldest Katrina Brooks and youngest Tramyra Brooks. Cyndi attended and graduated from...

Mar 18, 2023

Mayola B. Pohlmyer Guthrie, mathematician and computer specialist, had lived in the Ashton area since 1964.  She worked in the Federal Systems Division of IBM from 1968 to 1990, following several years at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.  Mrs. Guthrie made significant contributions toward development of the Hubble telescope and other space-related programs.  She had been employed previously...

Mar 18, 2023

It is with deep sadness that our family announce the death of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. Evelyn (Evy) Wandell succumbed to cancer on March 18, 2023. She left us peacefully, in her own home, surrounded by family.

She was born on February 6, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY to Eileen and Joseph Velthaus. She was the...

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...