Obituaries

Martha Gayle Schmitz

Nov 27, 2022

Martha Gayle (Reed) Schmitz, age 67, passed away in Columbia, Maryland on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Martha was born on October 15, 1955 to Mercer G. and Jewell E. (Bramblett) Reed and was raised in Severn, Maryland where she graduated from Arundel High School. Martha spent most of her career working in the service industry before retiring...

Richard J. Gebken

Nov 25, 2022

Richard J. Gebken, age 75, passed away in Columbia, Maryland on Friday, November 25, 2022.

Richard was born on January 31, 1947 to Friedrich and Mary (Leininger) Gebken and was raised in Burt, Iowa. He graduated as valedictorian of his high school and attended college at Iowa State University. After marrying, Richard and his wife DeLane moved...

Audrey Pichair Mccarron

Nov 23, 2022

The following obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family of Audrey May Pichair McCarron

With great sadness we announce that Audrey May Pichair McCarron, 48, of Fulton, Maryland, passed away on November 23, 2022 from surgical complications.

Audrey was born on May 18, 1974 to Maria Mendez and Chai Pichair in Garfield Heights,...

Manolo B. Macatangay

Nov 21, 2022

Manolo Balina Macatangay passed peacefully on November 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born on April 25, 1947 in Bolbok, Batangas City, Philippines to Andrea (nee Balina) and Moises A. Macatangay, “Lolo,” as he was called by his many cousins, grew up under the watch of his family. His early passions were basketball, mahjong, and sabong, and he continued...

Frederick "Fred" R. Hock

Nov 20, 2022

Frederick Richard Hock, known affectionately as Fred, age 84, passed away following a twenty-six year battle with Parkinson’s Disease on November 20, 2022 at Cary Health and Rehabilitation in Cary, North Carolina. Born on December 23, 1937 in Greenville, South Carolina; he was the only child of the late Frederick Richard Hock, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth Dryden Hock.

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Norma Moore Martof

Nov 12, 2022

Norma Martof, 78, of Columbia, MD, passed away on November 12, 2022 at Howard County General Hospital.  She was born August 2, 1944 in Savannah, GA, to Howard and Lois Moore. She grew up in Elbert County, Georgia.

She truly was a life long learner having graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Psychology/Zoology....

David Wayne Burr

Nov 8, 2022

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, David Wayne Burr, of Olney, Maryland passed peacefully away at 2:04pm. He was born with his twin brother, Douglas Martin Burr, to David Russell Burr, and Margaret Nell Burr, in 1951. David was a Military Police in the Army. He loved to take walks, and read science fiction.  He is survived by his twin...

Michael H. Merrill

Nov 8, 2022

On November 8 2022, Michael Huckvale Merrill of Ellicott City, MD passed. Mike was 58. He was born on June 2, 1964 to George and Mary “Charlene” Merrill in Baltimore, MD.

Mike was a dedicated civil servant. He was a Computer Scientist at the Department of Defense for 34 years and was recognized in 2022 with a...

James G. Leppi

Nov 8, 2022

James Gregory Leppi died peacefully on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, following his two-year battle with leukemia. He was 31 years old.

James was born on July 13, 1991, in Oahu, Hawaii to Cheryl (Murray) and Gregory Leppi, and was the older brother to his beloved sister, Allison. James was raised in Columbia, Maryland, and Naples, Florida, where...

Leonard John Sladic

Nov 6, 2022

Leonard John Sladic, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 6, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Sladic.

Beloved husband of Carolyn (Depp) Sladic; father of Wayne Sladic and Gary (Clare) Sladic; brother of Mary Lou (George) Kruth and grandfather of Isabella Sladic, Rachel Sladic,...

Theresa "Teri" M. Mcintosh

Oct 27, 2022

Theresa “Teri” Veirs McLoughlin McIntosh, age 63 of Laurel, Maryland died on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at home from duodenal cancer.

Teri graduated from Regina High School before earning her bachelors from St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. She went on to earn a Masters in Health Administration and Policy. Teri was a Physician Assistant who worked...

Glenn M. Kodani

Oct 26, 2022

CEO and service disabled veteran Glenn M. Kodani passed away on October 26th, 2022 at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with kidney disease, surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor his legacy by living their life to the fullest.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife Kathryn of 48 years. Their children...

Michael J. Hanlon

Oct 24, 2022

Michael Joseph Hanlon “Mike”, 40, of Washington, DC passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Mike was born on March 31, 1982 to John and Virginia Hanlon. He grew up in Brookeville, MD and was a graduate of Sherwood High School (Class of 2000). He attended the University of Maryland College Park, graduating in 2005. Mike had...

Fred John Toibero

Oct 21, 2022

Toibero, Fred J. (78), of Highland, MD, passed away peacefully in his home on October 21, 2022; born March 1944 in Washington, DC to Federico & Johanna Toibero.

Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Gonzales) Toibero; beloved father of Frederick, Christina (David Schroen), and Dennis (Elizabeth) Toibero; dear brother of Cathy (Cassis), Rosie (Holman), and Frank Toibero;...

Mohamed Kamal Ibrahim El Sawi

Oct 10, 2022

Kamal El Sawi, aged 79, peacefully passed away in his sleep October 10, 2022 at his home in Highland, Maryland. Kamal was born and grew up in Cairo, Egypt where he completed his Bachelor of Social Work at Helwan University (1963-1967) then worked at the Ministry of Social Affairs. As a student he won Egyptian National Literary awards and...

Patricia M. Smith

Oct 6, 2022

"I've gone home." Patricia is survived by her children, Arthur W. Herbert III, and Tracy Louise Herbert.  She also leaves grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

All services are private.

Sharon Ann Lewis

Oct 5, 2022

Sharon Ann Lewis (née Shealey) passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 15, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, she is survived by her son Robert, his wife Sheri, and their children Gabrielle and Shelby and her son Andrew, his wife Tammy, and their children David, Mackenzie, and Madeleine. She was preceded in death by...

Dolores F. Khalkhali

Sep 27, 2022

On September 27, 2022, Dolores Ann Khalkhali, 83, passed away peacefully. She was born March 13, 1939 in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania to Edna Katherine Cox and Harry McClellan Forney. Dolores was a graduate of East Juniata High School Class of 1958, attended Bloomsburg State College and earned a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. She began her career in Maryland,...

Sally B. Grantham

Sep 27, 2022

Sally Beachum Grantham, born February 24, 1942, in Blawnox, Pa., wife of Gary Grantham, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 27. Sally was a teacher, storyteller, artist, seamstress, Dalmatian breeder, office manager, homebuilder, and avid reader of books. She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Emerson Beachum, and her father, Calvin Hughes Beachum. She...

Thomas "Tom" Maggenti

Sep 21, 2022

Thomas Francis Maggenti, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Washington D.C. on September 19th, 1937 to the late Thomas Joseph Maggenti and Rose Marie Maggenti.

Thomas was the beloved husband of Edna Jeanette Maggenti; devoted father of Belinda Kundin, Anthony Maggenti, and Dawn Belardino; and cherished...