Obituaries

Jun 16, 2022

Robert C. “Bob” Arterburn, husband of Lin Arterburn, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 16, 2022 after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Bob and Lin lived for 36 years in Wisconsin Rapids, where they raised their children Todd, Scott and Amy (Arterburn) Rodriguez, all of whom attended Lincoln High School.

Bob had a...

Jun 13, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, family member, friend, and colleague Nicole Youssef. Nicole, a longtime resident of Germantown, MD, passed peacefully as she was surrounded by family and those who loved and adored her at the age of 79. She is survived by her son Pierre Youssef (wife Deepa)...

Jun 12, 2022

Rob was born on March 15, 1963, in Providence, Rhode Island. He passed away from stage four appendix cancer on June 12, 2022, in Columbia, MD. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He loved life, cigars, and golf.

He was a part of the Cement Masons Union for over 25 years. Rob loved everything...

Jun 10, 2022

Michael A. Boemmel, 56, passed away suddenly on June 10, 2022.

Michael is survived by his wife Peggy Boemmel (nee Sullivan) and their children Zander and Megan Boemmel. He was a loving husband and devoted father.  He is also survived by his loyal companions Beemer and Sammy and will be reunited with Durgin, Sydney and Max (pets). ...

Jun 9, 2022

Marie Marlene Cherubin, 81, of Columbia, MD, went home to Jesus peacefully in her sleep on June 9, 2022.

Marlene was born to the late Alcius Cherubin and Victorieuse Charles Cherubin, on March 9, 1941, in Jacmel, Haiti. Marie graduated from college in Haiti, where she worked for The United Nations and UNESCO as a teacher and...

Jun 7, 2022

Dr. Dilipkumar Gor was born to Natwerlal and Suryakala Gor, a customs officer and homemaker, in Mombasa, Kenya on January 27, 1947.  From an early age, he demonstrated a passion for the fine arts and the sciences as was evident in his pursuit of medicine.  He formed lifelong bonds of friendship during his years in Kaloleni Primary School, Allidina...

May 30, 2022

Charles Phillip Shore

On May 30, Charles Phillip Shore, 83, of Ellicott City, MD passed away at Howard County General Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Phil was born in 1938 in Rural Hall, North Carolina to the late Charles Henry Shore and Lillian Brewer Shore. He spent his early childhood in NC before moving to Norfolk,...

May 28, 2022

William (Bill) Earl Saunders was born in Tampa, Florida on December 27, 1950 to Betty Jane Graf Saunders and Earl Nicolas Saunders the youngest of their four children. The family lived in Lutz, Florida where he attended local public schools including Lutz School and Leto High School where he received specialized training as an electrician.

In 1969,...

May 28, 2022

Veterinarian, Dr. David Tayman passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, from complications of Parkinson ’s disease and COPD.  He was born on June 28, 1946 in Baltimore to parents, Oscar and Florence (Posner) Tayman, both of Baltimore.  He is predeceased by his sister, Sharon Tayman Hackerman, and survived by his wife of 41 years, April, daughters, Elizabeth Shipe...

May 21, 2022

Born on November 4, 1934, Honey Gravagna passed away on May 21, 2022, from heart failure. She was 87 years old.

A loving and devoted wife and mother, Honey was recently predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Angelo and survived by their children, Fred and Noelle. As a young woman, Honey was an airline stewardess based...

May 13, 2022

Erica Sullivan passed away at the age of 24 in the early morning on Friday, May 13, 2022.

On September 26, 1997, Erica was born to Kimberly Hughes in Baltimore Maryland. She lived in Columbia, Maryland, and graduated from Hammond High School in 2015. Her natural talent and skills as a make-up artist landed her, her dream...

May 5, 2022

The following obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Cindy Sawyer

Cindy Michelle Sawyer was born in Oakland, California on July 14, 1964 to Patricia Ann Saunders Sawyer and Walter Allen Sawyer the first of their two daughters. The family moved back near Tampa Florida where her sister Nicole Annette Sawyer Gutierrez was born. Cindy attended...

May 5, 2022

Alan Richard Wandell, born January 22, 1936, died peacefully on May 5, 2022 surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn, and two sons Douglas and David. Born in Pittsburgh, only child of Freda Hughes and Walter Wandell, Alan was raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended public grade school, Brooklyn Tech, and Brooklyn College. Trained as a systems...

May 4, 2022

On May 4, 2022, Jean Linda Hartman, 52 of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully. Jean was born on May 1, 1970. She was a member of St. Louis Church and worked at DCAA. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her husband Kevin. She is survived by her husband Kevin. She is predeceased by her parents Virginia Bernadette Gray...

Apr 29, 2022

OLIVER JAMES LAWLESS, MD FACR, RETIRED COLONEL WRMC. US ARMY

Dr.  Oliver James Lawless was born in Dublin Ireland, on July 11, 1938, the son of Thomas Joseph Lawless and Mary Moran Lawless.  He passed away with his family by his side on April 29, 2022.   His early education was at St. Finian’s School in Mullingar, County...

Apr 26, 2022

Alfred M. Schrider, 93, of Fulton, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Al was born in Silver Spring, MD on October 21, 1928, one of 10 children of the late John B. and Mary V. Schrider (Lynch). Al married the love of his life, Joyce Ann...

Apr 20, 2022

John Franklin Cook, 88, passed away at Gilchrist Hospice Center  April 20, 2022, in Columbia, MD. John was the second of two boys, born January 22, 1934, in Duncansville, PA to Edward and Arvilla  (Stacey) Cook.

He graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1951 after which he met his future wife, Phyllis Jean Cristillo of Lakemont, PA. ...

Apr 18, 2022

MILTON F. BORKOWSKI

On April 18, 2022, Milton (Milt) F. Borkowski, 85, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family, in Ellicott City, Maryland. Born 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, Milt was the son of the late Milton J. Borkowski and Sophie J. Borkowski (Kropkowski). He was raised in Baltimore and was a 1953 graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute....

Apr 17, 2022

On April 17, 2022, Martha D. Erskine of Fulton, Maryland passed away peacefully after a long illness. She was 82 years old.

Martha was born in 1939 to William Edward Dugan and Virginia Candace Marshall in New York City. She attained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College, during which time she fell in love and...

Apr 16, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Joseph Charles Danastor on April 16, 2022. Charles who was born on November 23rd,1935 in Gonaives, Haiti was married to the late Jeanine Rely.  Left to mourn him are his four children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, countless family members and friends....