Obituaries

Gerald R. Cooney

Jul 16, 2021

Gerald R. Cooney

September 22, 1931 to July 16, 2021

Gerald Cooney of Clarksville, Maryland passed away on July 16, 2021.  Mr. Cooney was a life-long resident of Howard County.  He was born in Fulton, Maryland on September 16, 1931 to Joseph E. Cooney and Annie Margaret Zimmerman Cooney.  At a young age Mr. Cooney...

Amanda Brooke Stolarski

Jul 12, 2021

On July 12, 2021, Amanda Brooke Stolarski of Silver Spring passed away after a year and a half fight against breast cancer.  She was born in 1975 to John T. Stolarski and Jean M. Stolarski in Strongsville, Ohio.  Amanda was an Artist and the Owner and primary photographer at Amandamations Photography LLC.  She enjoyed baking, music, drawing, painting, photography,...

Lauren Nicole Flanigan, Phd.

Jul 10, 2021

Lauren Nicole Flanigan, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on July 10, 2021.  She was born on March 20, 1981, in Baltimore, MD.  She was raised by her loving parents Lisa Wright and Marvin Wright of Spring Grove, PA and Rodney Warren Baker and Nancy Baker of Ocean Pines, MD.  Lauren was the beloved wife of Alexander Flanigan.  They...

Roland L Michalski

Jul 8, 2021

Roland Leroy Michalski, better known as “Ronnie”, passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife Gerda and his step-daughter Karin Swenson, on the evening of July 8, 2021 at the age of 91.  Ronnie was born to Aaron and Clarabelle Michalski in the county of La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 2, 1929.

Ronnie’s early life was...

Dallas Marie Charles

Jul 4, 2021

Dallas Marie Charles was born prematurely on June 29, 2021. She fought hard for five days and decided heaven was a much more suitable home on July 4, 2021. Left here loving her are her parents,  Dejion and Destiny Charles, her grandparents Burton & Desia Hartwell, Ricky Charles and Andre & Angelic Washington, aunts; Dionne, Cynthia, and Lyasia. Uncles;  ...

Gary Gordon Christoph

Jul 3, 2021

On July 3, 2021, just eight days after his 76th birthday, Gary Gordon Christoph flew his final flight into the sunset. He passed away peacefully at his home in Columbia, Maryland, surrounded by his beloved wife, Chris Christoph, and cherished daughter, Catherine Frates.  [1]

Gary is survived by his wife, Christine L. B. Christoph, his daughter Catherine...

Carmen Alverez Jacobsen

Jul 2, 2021

Carmen Jacobsen, 98, of Silver Spring Maryland, passed away on Friday July 2, at 12:30 am in Fulton, Maryland.

Carmen was born in Asturias, Spain on July 27, 1922. She was adopted by Maria Garcia as an infant. Maria’s husband passed away prior to Carmen being adopted. Her full name was Ana Maria del Carmen Alverez Garcia....

Reece Hendrix Mitchell, Jr.

Jun 30, 2021

On 30 June 2021, Reece H Mitchell Jr, 92, of Quinton, Va and most recently of Brookeville, Md, passed away.

Reece was born in 1928 to Reece Sr and Emma in DelRay Beach, Florida. He was a Navy Veteran and a member of a number of aviation organizations, including the EAA and QBs, as part of his...

Juan "John" Noberto Nieves, Jr.

Jun 18, 2021

John Nieves of Ellicott City, MD, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, at his home on June 18th, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

John was born February 8, 1940 in New York City. He was raised in New York City, growing up near Central Park, close to the location of...

Peter Lennon

Jun 10, 2021

Columbia, MD — Peter Lennon passed Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 82, following a brief illness. He leaves behind his twin sister Eileen Murray; his five children --Elizabeth, Michael, Peter, Paul, and David; nine loving grandchildren--Diego, Pablo, Isabella, Cristina, Catalina, Mariana, Sophia, “Pauly” and Alexander--as well as an extended web of family and friends.

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Robert Marshall Free

Jun 4, 2021

On Friday, June 4, 2021 our beloved Robert, husband, father, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord Jesus. Robert, a native Washingtonian, was born December 7, 1951 to Harold Gus and Margaret Mary Goerdt Free in Bethesda, Maryland. He was one of six children and lived his entire childhood in Bethesda and graduated from Walt Whitman...

Trina Marie Thorne

Jun 4, 2021

Trina Thorne, of Columbia, MD, passed away at her home on June 4th, 2021 with her family by her side. As a mother, grandmother, career woman and woman of faith, she is best remembered for her loving heart, thoughtfulness, empathy and laughter. Nothing made her happier than being at the beach, reading, spending time with her family and friends ...

John Clarence Wetzel

Jun 3, 2021

On Thursday, June 3, 2021, John Wetzel, beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend, passed on to rest in peace after a valiant fight against cancer. His fight to the end showed how much he loved life, family and friends.  As an attorney, John will be remembered for his attention to detail and ability to explain the most complex concepts...

Mary Ann (Prosser) Mastroianni

May 31, 2021

Mary Ann (Prosser) Mastroianni of Glenwood, MD passed away from heart failure at the age of 83.  She went peacefully with family by her side.  Mary Ann was born July 28, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to Clyde Wilson Prosser and Barbara Ellen (McCaffrey) Prosser.  She was preceded by her husband, Dr. Thomas Owen Mastroianni, her brother, Clyde “Buggs” Wilson...

William E Seipel

May 23, 2021

William Seipel passed away on May 23rd, 2021 at the age of 22. Although William’s significant disabilities and health issues made old age unlikely, his death from illness was both sudden and unexpected. William is the son of Bob and Julia Seipel and was born under difficult circumstances in Augusta, Georgia, before moving with his family to Maryland via...

Shu-Mei Shih Cheng

May 20, 2021

We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. 12540 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, Maryland 21029 on Friday May 28 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Interment private.

Darrell "Bear" Trout Hummer

May 20, 2021

Darrell “Bear” Hummer passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021 at his home in Glenwood, Maryland, after valiantly enduring multiple hereditary illnesses the last 33 years.  Bear leaves behind his beloved wife Marilyn and devoted Service Dog Gracie Mae.  He is also survived by his sister Barbara, nephew Jeff and niece Leeta.  He is preceded in death by his...

Mary Jean Gaines

May 13, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jean Gaines (Murphy), 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on May 13, 2021.  Mary was born in Washington D.C. to Lucille White and James Bartholomew Murphy on November 25th, 1933. As a lifelong resident of the DC metro area, Mary enjoyed frequent trips to Ocean City, MD, shopping on the...

Frances Warfield Parrack

May 10, 2021

Frances Warfield Parrack, age 78, passed away suddenly at home in Silver Spring, MD, on May 10, 2021. Francie, as she was known, was a dedicated quilter, knitter, collector and friend and helper to many in the community. She is survived by her loving husband Ray; daughters Janice Parrack and Christine Parrack Shields (Alan); grandchildren Parker and Alaina.  Francie...

Samir Samih Ghniem

May 10, 2021

Samir Samih Ghniem, 76, returned to his heavenly home on May 10, 2021 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Samir was Born in Haifa, Palestine on March 13, 1945 and started his life journey...