Obituaries

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...

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,...