Obituaries

May 26, 2025

Alice Marie Wood, age 70, of Ashton, MD, passed away on May 26th, 2025. She was born in Edwardsville, Kansas, to the late Lloyd Sr. and Ruth Forester (Purtee). She graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1973 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Kansas.

Alice began her career in...

May 24, 2025

Gloria Helen Obermiller of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Saturday, May 24 at the age of 90.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1934 to Dominick and Mary Cupuro who both emigrated from Italy, she was very proud of her Italian heritage and always referred to herself as “FBI” (Full blooded Italian).  The youngest of 11 children (she...

May 21, 2025

Gary Mack Stephenson passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia, Maryland, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 75 years old.

Born on November 2, 1949, in Washington, D.C., Gary was raised in Wheaton, Maryland. He was the son of Helen Kathleen Stephenson (née Moore) and Mack Haywood Stephenson....

May 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan Inwoo Nam, age 58, on May 11th, 2025.

Jonathan was born on March 4, 1967 in Seoul, South Korea, son to Sangkyu Nam and Tai Bun Nam. He lived in Fulton, MD and worked as a systems analyst in the healthcare industry until retiring in...

May 8, 2025

Robert Glen Stephens of Columbia, MD, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, at the age of 75. Glen was diagnosed with cancer in April 2024 and died of medical complications related to his cancer treatments. Glen faced his illness with strength, grace and unshakable faith. In his final moments, he was surrounded by the love...

Apr 29, 2025

Frances Loretta “Cookie” Clement, age 84, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Ya-Ya sister, and occasional adventurer, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Olney, Maryland. Cookie will be interred on a date to be determined at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, in Maxwell, Nebraska.

Cookie was born on September 12, 1940, to Charlotte Ceclia Cook, at Doctor’s Hospital...

Apr 22, 2025

John (Jack) David Sheehan, age 30, of Glenwood, Maryland passed away on April 22, 2025.

Jack was a kind and gentle soul who celebrated the successes of everyone around him with enthusiasm and pride. He loved animals and they loved him back. He spent many hours caring for the horses and other animals at Days End Farm...

Apr 10, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Donald Robert Wickesser III on April 10, 2025.  Born October 13, 1974, Don was the son of the late Don and Joan Wickesser and the late Dorothy Landon. He was a resident of Finksburg, MD and was employed as the Director of Construction for Schuster Concrete Construction. Don was a member...

Apr 8, 2025

Dorothy LaVerne (White) Redding, age 83, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on April 8, 2025. Born to John Clifton White and Della LaVerne Peer at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C., Dorothy was the middle child, with an older brother, Leonard Owen White, and a younger sister, Linda Elaine Zarow. Dorothy was a beloved...

Apr 7, 2025

Arthur Testoff passed away on April 7, 2025 at the age of 99.  Arthur was born in New York City on December 13, 1925 to Charles Testoff and Frieda Shupek.  He was the youngest of two siblings.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 35 years Joanne, his youngest son Kevin, and his sister Lillian. He...

Mar 29, 2025

Diana (Dee) Kirshner Kraus passed away peacefully at Georgetown University Hospital after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  She was born on July 27, 1945 in Washington, DC.  She leaves behind her husband, Daniel J.  Kraus, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jeffrey.

Dee retired from Verizon as...

Mar 26, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Teresa G. Steckler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 24, 2025

Jeanette Flavia Schoppet, 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 24, 2025, in Clarksville, Maryland. Born on September 19, 1941, in Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Anthony Schufreider and Maria Schufreider (née Hendricks). Jeanette shared 63 joyful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Charles William Schoppet Sr., building a life centered on...

Mar 22, 2025

Marlene Boarman Feaga

February 12, 1949-March 22, 2025

Marlene Boarman Feaga, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away into the hands of God on March 22, 2025.

Marlene was the beloved wife of Christopher A. Feaga and the devoted mother of Charles E. Rand, Christopher L. Rand and his...

Mar 21, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Jane M. Fernandes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 18, 2025

Nicholas Crescent Amodeo, aged 69, passed away peacefully on March18, 2025, held by his wife and children. Unmatched in his dedication to serving his God and his country, he was a trusted mentor and supporter to everyone he met. Nicholas was the beloved husband of Domenica Raffaela; for forty-three years they worked together, traveled together, and built a family...

Mar 16, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary L. Jones. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 15, 2025

Linda Kveseth, 75 of Columbia passed away March 15, 2025.

She was born in 1949 to Kenneth and Mildred Day in Maryland.

She is retired from Edward Arthur Jewelers.

She enjoyed being outdoors, exercising, baking, music, dancing and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter Dana Hanson,...

Mar 12, 2025

Nancy Jeanne Chesna Sherman passed away peacefully in Olney, MD on March 12, 2025. Always one for precision, Nancy was exactly 93 ½ years old.  She was born to Gustave and Martha (Kurth) Chesna on September 12, 1931 in Birmingham, MI.  She was raised by Gustave and Lucille (Willert) Chesna, as her birth mother (Martha) died very soon after...

Mar 11, 2025

Robert Hermann Gallasch, aged 76, passed away on March 11 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Robert was born on February 15, 1949 in Newark, NJ. He spent his formative years in Plainfield, NJ. He attended St. Bernard’s Elementary, Seton Hall Prep and Plainfield...