Obituaries

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...

Jan 28, 2023

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Aurel Silviu Velculescu, age 83, passed away in Columbia, MD on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Born March 16, 1939 in Bucharest, Romania, son of Aurel and Victoria (Constantinescu) Velculescu.  He studied Architecture at the University of Bucharest and emigrated with his family to the United...

Jan 28, 2023

On January 28, 2023, Ronald E. Hustead of Clarksville, MD, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on March 21, 1937, to Ruth Margaret McCusker and Harold Raymond Hustead. He was a proud United States Navy veteran serving 1954 to 1958. After he got out of the Navy, he graduated from Penn State University...

Jan 28, 2023

On January 28th, 2023, Philip Duncan, 74, of West Friendship, MD passed away. He was born on March 17th, 1948, in Rogersville, Tennessee to Hubert Lee and Jean Patricia Duncan. Philip moved with his family to West Friendship when he was 2 years old.

He retired from Asplundh Tree Services after 37 years of employment. He enjoyed...

Jan 27, 2023

On January 27, 2023, Paul King, 82, of Washington, DC peacefully passed away. Paul was born in 1940 to Walter Kenneth King and Florence Mary King. He was a member of the military and retired from the US Army and Montgomery County Government later in his life. Paul enjoyed airplanes, ships, photography, traveling, running, and dancing. He is survived...

Jan 25, 2023

Gerald Clinton Rose, 87, of Highland, Maryland, died peacefully January 25, 2023.

Gerald was born on March 4, 1935 to a Fayette County, Indiana farm couple, Clyde and Amy (Barbour) Rose, the last of eight children.  Following the death of his father, the family moved to Connersville, where Gerald attended school and was active in sports and...

Jan 23, 2023

Dolores M. Bouland, formerly of Columbia, Maryland, died peacefully on January 23, 2023, at age 95. Born October 17, 1927, in West Salem, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Sylvia J. Walker and grew up in Butler, Pennsylvania.

On July 23, 2022, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years,...

Jan 22, 2023

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Betty Jane Poe, 77, passed away at Gilchrist Center of Howard County in Columbia, Maryland on January 22, 2023, with her children by her side.

Born February 18, 1945, in Prince William County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Christopher Columbus Wines and Elizabeth Katherine...

Jan 19, 2023

On January 19th, John (Jack) Francis Maloney Jr., 83, of Highland passed away peacefully at his home. Born October 18th, 1939, in Washington DC to John Francis and Eleanor Maloney.

He was a member of Mt Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, MD. In 1963 he started a successful HVAC business. He enjoyed building hot rods. His...

Jan 15, 2023

On January 15, Debra McNabb Meteyer, 64, of Woodbine, Maryland passed away peacefully in her sleep.

She was born in 1958 to loving parents, John Wallace McNabb and Loretta Catherine Leonard McNabb, in Trenton, NJ.

Debbie was a University of Maryland Terrapin who met her soulmate Marc Jean Meteyer in her Sophomore year. She owned...

Jan 9, 2023

With sadness and love, the family of Suzanne (Suzi) Lynn Williams announces her passing on January 9th, at her residence in Glen Burnie, MD.

Suzi was born in New London, Wisconsin, and she grew up in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, and in Silver Spring, Maryland. Suzi was a member of Severn United Methodist Church, she was active with...

Jan 8, 2023

Jean Kraus Williams, age 88, of Fulton, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2023.

Jean was born on February 16, 1934 in New Port News, VA. Daughter, of the late James Edwin Kraus and Beatrice Willet Kraus. Jean was a high school graduate in Venton, VA and attended Ashbury College in Louisville, KY.

Jean was...