Obituaries

Leo Edward Mckenzie, Sr.

Nov 8, 2021

On November 8, 2021, Leo Edward McKenzie Sr., passed away at the age of 92. Leo was born and raised in Cumberland, MD, the youngest of nine children, to Walter and Catherine McKenzie. Leo’s early hobby were in Ham radio communications, The Boy Scouts and he also was active in a marching band. He worked at Speelman’s ice cream...

George "Buddy" Halfpap

Nov 5, 2021

George Edward Halfpap (Buddy) lived most of his life in Fulton, Md. He passed away November 5th, 2021 in Little River, South Carolina where he had been living for a couple of years. Prior to that he had lived in Fulton Md. with his wife Constance. She passed away in 2016. They had 4 children (Tommie Ronemus, Charlene Pumphrey...

Edward Anthony Bielecki

Nov 5, 2021

Edward Anthony Bielecki, 83, of Ellicott City, Maryland passed away suddenly on November 5, 2021, just 2 months after losing his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia Bielecki.  Edward was known for his intelligence, outgoing personality, and unique sense of humor, and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors.

Edward was born on...

Furman "Butch" Hipp, Jr.

Nov 5, 2021

On January 18, 1938 Butch was born to Mildred and Furman Hipp. At the age of 4, he lost his mother to illness and his dad went off to join the Merchant Marines. Young Butch lived with his loving Grandmother and Grandfather Myers growing up among his mom’s siblings and their families. He also spent time in South Carolina...

Patricia Kelly Stellabuto

Nov 3, 2021

Friends and relatives are invited to St. Mary of the Mills Church, 114 St. Mary's Place, Laurel, Maryland 20707 on Monday November 15 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. immediately followed by the offering of Funeral Mass. Entombment Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, Maryland 21075.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and condolences on the...

Michael Anthony Brown

Oct 26, 2021

Michael Anthony Brown, transitioned peacefully on the morning of October 26, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Harbor Hospital, Baltimore. For those who didn’t know him, never was there a kinder, gentler, funnier man than Michael. A retired aeronautical engineer, or rocket scientist, as we call him, he seemed to know the answer to everything, from history and philosophy to...

Xiaolong Zhou

Oct 26, 2021

The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.  at the Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. 12540 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, Maryland 21029.

Jack Vincent Torres

Oct 25, 2021

Services and Interment are Private.

Please take a moment and share your thoughts about Jack and condolences for the family on the tribute wall.

Gloria Dale Nichols

Oct 20, 2021

Gloria Dale (Sisson) Nichols, 86, of Clarksville, Maryland, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

She was the devoted, loving wife of over 66 years to James (Jim) Nichols.

Dale, as she was called by family and friends, was the daughter of the late Frederick & Mary Sisson.  Born on August 2, 1935 in Laurel, Maryland,...

Gary E. Murphy

Oct 17, 2021

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m. at the St. Mark's Episcopal Cemetery, 12700 Hall Shop Road, Highland, Maryland 20777.

Rhonda Michelle Cromwell

Oct 14, 2021

Rhonda Michelle Cromwell transitioned October 14, 2021. Rhonda was born in Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Army Base. She was a loving caring mother and wife. After graduating from Centennial High School, she attended Prairie View University and graduated from the University of Maryland. After graduating the University of Maryland with a degree in finance, Rhonda worked for one of...

Christopher Lawrence Rachuba

Oct 11, 2021

Christopher Rachuba, husband of Dina Rachuba and father of CJ Rachuba, Mitchell Rachuba, and Lauren Rachuba passed away in the comforts of his home surrounded by family on October 11th, 2021 after fighting a 5-year battle with multiple myeloma.

Born January 20th, 1967, in Baltimore, he was the son of Lawrence and Diane Rachuba.

Christopher ...

Nancy L. Pearre

Oct 5, 2021

On October 5, 2021, Nancy L. Pearre, age 67, of Highland passed away. She was born in Baltimore in 1953 to John A. Slade and Jacqueline L. Slade, nee Chase. Nancy was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church, Highland; University of Kentucky Alumni Association; and Trail Riders of Tomorrow; and was a volunteer at Gentle Giants Draft Horse...

William (Bill) E. Mott

Oct 4, 2021

On October 4th, 2021, William E Mott, 65, of Berlin, Maryland passed away peacefully in his sleep. Bill was a heart transplant recipient of 26 years and the longest surviving transplant patient from Johns Hopkins Hospital.  He participated in the 1996 US Transplant Olympics playing singles and doubles in Tennis and won a gold medal in the Doubles Tennis...

Robert "Bob" E. Kuehling

Oct 3, 2021

On October 3, 2021, Robert E. Kuehling passed away peacefully at Maple Hill Assisted Living (Kenwood Care) in Laurel, MD. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Bob was born in Washington, DC on July 2, 1933. He married Margaret (Margy) on November 7, 1953. Shortly after they were married, he joined the U.S. Army...

Brian Joseph Munro

Oct 2, 2021

Brian Joseph Munro (age 49)

The amazing father, loving husband, devoted son, compassionate son-in-law, thoughtful brother-in-law, and super fun uncle, died peacefully in his sleep on October 2, 2021.

Brian is survived by wife Nikki (Frush), his soulmate of 21 years and best friend for twice that time, their two adoring children Abigail (17) and...

Chong Yon Kim

Sep 29, 2021

Chong Yon Augustine Kim was born in South Korea on November 2, 1932.

He was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, church, and community.

He fully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate and commemorate his...

Walter O. Crawford, Jr

Sep 27, 2021

Walter Owen Crawford, Jr., (Dub), of Dayton, Maryland, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2021. He was 85 years old.

Dub was born an only child in Covington, Virginia on May 14, 1936, to Walter Sr. and Virginia (Booth) Crawford. Raised in the Alleghany Mountains, he graduated from...

Shirley A. Hatheway

Sep 26, 2021

Shirley Ann (Ehret) Hatheway was born in Canton, OH on October 9, 1935, to Joseph and Dorothy (Slutz) Ehret. She finished elementary school at St. Mary in Canton and high school at Canton Central Catholic with the class of 1953. She obtained a BS degree in Nursing from St. John’s College in Cleveland four years later. She was employed...

Dawn Michelle Nance

Sep 25, 2021

Remembering Michelle

On Saturday, September 25, 2021 Dawn Michelle Corpening Nance was called home to be with her Heavenly Father. She was surrounded by her family and close friend.

Dawn affectionately known as Michelle was born on September 17, 1962 to the late James and Audrey Diane Corpening at Portsmouth Navy Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia....