Obituaries

Jun 25, 2019

On June 25, 2019 William G. Kolar of Columbia, MD passed away peacefully at his home. Bill is the beloved husband of Linda Kolar; father of Debora (Robert) Karanovich, Michael and William (Lisa) Kolar; grandfather of Kelly and Kyle Karanovich, Dylan and Ashley Kolar. He is also survived by many relatives and dear friends. A Memorial Mass will be...

Jun 20, 2019

David “Bruce” Pickens, 63, of Columbia, MD lost a 9 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on June 20, 2019. Bruce was born at Holloman Air Force Base, NM to William G. Pickens and Emalee Guildner.  He joins his father and two brothers (Donald and Randall) in heaven.

In 1978 Bruce joined the US Air Force. In 1989...

Jun 16, 2019

Joan Arnaiz Henry of Silver Spring, Maryland peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She died of natural causes at the age of 87.

A native New Yorker from the Bronx, Joan transplanted to Maryland in 1954 with her husband Jack Henry, where they raised their three daughters Denise H. Johns, Patricia Daury...

Jun 15, 2019

Solomon Martin Sterenberg, beloved husband of Elizabeth Sterenberg and devoted father of five, Daniel, Samantha, Gregory, Jacqueline, and Kelly, passed away on June 15th, 2019 at home with all of his family surrounding him.

Born on June 26th, 1965, Solomon was loved by everyone who entered his life. He believed in being absolutely selfless, constantly putting the...

Jun 6, 2019

Gerard Michael Dempsey, "Jerry", 68, of Columbia, MD. died on June 6, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born in New York to Mary Rose Dempsey and the late William Dempsey.

Jerry retired in 2017 from a valiant career with the United States Department of State as a special agent for Diplomatic Security Service. He and Rosemary...

May 25, 2019

Gregory Francis Intoccia, age 62, died on Saturday, May 25th, 2019. He was born on August 24th, 1956 as the middle of five siblings. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and mother, Kathryn Louise Intoccia. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Ianacone-Intoccia, his three daughters, Christie, Lisa, and Laura, his father, Alfred Sr.,...

May 19, 2019

On May 19, 2019, June Marion Scheer, loving daughter of the late Betty (Bloom) and Norman Scheer, passed away after a short illness. Born June 8, 1940 in Baltimore, MD, June grew up surrounded by an extended family. After graduating high school at 16 years of age, June attended Sinai Hospital School of Nursing and obtained her RN. She...

May 14, 2019

Erminia Virginia Tibbs (nee Avon) died on May 14, 2019 at the Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Maryland after a valiant struggle against Parkinson’s Disease. Erminia was born on September 8, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late Maddalena Fidelma Zorzini and Giovanni Avon. She married Albert Leonard Tibbs and raised her three children in the parish of St....

May 13, 2019

David “Davey” Merle Poe, Jr., 47 of Scaggsville, Maryland passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at UMMS in Baltimore.

He was born May 11, 1972, to David M. Poe, Sr., and Margaret A. Poe (nee Schmidt) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Davey graduated from Cedar Lane School in Howard County in 1993.  He was active in...

May 12, 2019

Marilyn F. Ardolini, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 following a battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

Marilyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. Her devotion to her family was remarkable and she will be missed by all who knew and cherished her. Born in New York...

May 8, 2019

Juana Antonia Lennon (“Toni” to her loved ones) passed this Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the age of 78 following a brief illness.

Born in Madrid in 1940, Toni was the daughter of Lucinio Gutierrez and Carmen Magro. At the age of three (2) her mother, Carmen, passed away.  Toni, her sister Mari and brother Lucinio were...

May 5, 2019

Leonda Jean Levchuk: Mother, Daughter, Sister, Public Relations Professional, Mentor to many and a loving, caring Friend to all who knew her..She was a civil servant in the Departments of Health & Human Services and Interior, lastly as a senior public affairs specialist with the Bureau of Indian Education at the time of her passing. Leonda worked for 18...

Apr 26, 2019

Relatives and friends may visit at Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville P.A., 12540 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville MD 21029 on Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, where a service will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Marriottsville, MD.

Apr 19, 2019

Rebecca Lea Miles, age 72, passed away at Howard County General Hospital on April 19, 2019.  Born September 18, 1946, she was a lifelong resident of Howard County, MD and was employed for many years before her retirement at Boarman’s Market in Highland. “Becky” was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed playing golf, bowling and spending time...

Mar 31, 2019

An obituary will be published shortly.

Mar 30, 2019

Kae Shaw, 88 years old, journeyed on to heaven on March 30th, 2019. Kae was born in Mishima City, Japan on Feb. 26, 1931 to parents Kaichi Yagome (father) and Sato Murofushi (mother.)

Kae grew up during World War II but as a young teen, she dreamed of one day going to America to live, a dream...

Mar 24, 2019

Barbara Ann (McIntyre) Girdler, age 70, died peacefully at home in her sleep on Sunday, March 24, 2019 as a result of congestive heart failure brought on by sarcoidosis.  The oldest of four children, Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 12, 1949 to William and Doris McIntyre. After graduating from Farmingdale High School, she studied oboe at...

Mar 11, 2019

On July 29th, 1931, in the midst of a Bronx swelter, Barbara McCarthy was born to Hubert McCarthy and Florence Cooper, the second of three children, and only daughter. To call their childhood modest would be an exercise in charity, yet despite a jackpot of hardship, the siblings grew in an affection that has endured to this day. While...

Mar 9, 2019

Patricia Kay Kaye passed away on March 9, 2019 at Howard County General Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on June 9, 1942 to Katherine “Kitty” and Joseph “Joe” Lilly. Kay was raised with her two brothers, Joseph “Joe” and David Lilly in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Kay and her husband of fifty-five...

Mar 2, 2019

KANACH, Charles S.

On Saturday, March 2, 2019, Charles S. Kanach died from complications of cancer, surrounded by his wife Leacy Kanach, his brother David Kanach with his wife Paula and brother-in-law Yank Shugg.

Chuck is also survived by his nephews Matthew Kanach, Scott Kanach and Will Shugg, and his grandniece Matilda Shugg.

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