Obituaries

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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Mar 1, 2019

On March 1, 2019, Charles A. Steggerda, of Clarksville, MD and Heathsville, VA died following a brief illness.  Charles held both Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Charles specialized in the development of techniques and circuitry for the precision timing of events.  In the late 1960s, he developed...

Feb 22, 2019

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Margaret Joan Rogers of Columbia, MD, passed away surrounded by her family, on February 22, 2019, after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, the Honorable Judge Harold Rogers; and her son, Jeffrey Rogers.  She is...

Feb 17, 2019

On February 17, 2019, DeWitte Myles Boyer, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.

DeWitte was born on January 17, 1941 in Columbiaville, Michigan to the late Dudley and Bettye Boyer. He served in the Vietnam War, 1st infantry, as a SP4 E-4 and had the responsibility of protecting the Lt. Colonel John Hougen,...

Feb 9, 2019

With deepest sorrow, Kaelan Sison, age 21, passed away on February 9th, 2019.  Kaelan is survived by his parents, Bon and Josie Sison; and brothers, Patrick and Garrette Sison.

Kaelan was born on January 21st, 1998 in England while his dad was serving in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a well-travelled kid who lived across the...

Jan 30, 2019

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Surrounded by his loved ones, Naim B. Shadid went to be with his Saviour.  Mr. Naim Shadid, son of Badi Shadid and Sheikha Ghattas, was born February 15,1948 in Daraa, Syria. He was united in holy matrimony to Nabila Farhan in January of 1980. The couple was blessed with five children. Mr. Naim Shadid...

Jan 30, 2019

Harold F. Frack formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully in on January 30, 2019 at Friends House in Sandy Spring, MD at the age of 86.

Harold is survived by his sister, Marion Egge and her husband Richard of Nazareth, PA; his brother, Roy Frack of La Grange, IL; stepsons, Robert King of Havertown, PA and Fred...

Jan 27, 2019

On Sunday, January 27, 2019, Mandie Lee Elswick, a beloved daughter, passed away at the age of 19. Mandie was born to Bruce and Tiffany Elswick on October 15, 1999. Mandie was adopted at the age of three by Adria (Slaughter) Lewis and Dexter Slaughter after suffering an anoxic brain injury in July of 2002. Mandie was neurologically devastated...

Jan 24, 2019

Ross was born and raised in St. John’s Parish, Portsmouth, Commonwealth of Dominica on November 4, 1941. He was the son of Robert Edouard of Guadeloupe and Fortunée  Michineau Edouard of Commonwealth of Dominica.

Ross was educated in the Jesuit tradition at St. Mary’s Academy in Roseau, Dominica. He began his career as an English teacher, soccer...

Jan 23, 2019

Geraldine (“Gerry”) P. Schuetze (89) of Woodstock, Maryland, died January 23, 2019.

Born on November 6, 1929 in Green Spring, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Paul Ercy Powers and Mary Thelma Seifert.

Gerry was raised in Frostburg, Maryland and then relocated to Washington, D.C. after high school to attend Strayer Business School.  Following...

Jan 20, 2019

Marian G. Keith, 86 of Salisbury, MD. died on Sunday, January 20, 2019, peacefully at her home. Born on November 22, 1932 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Lee and Inez Banta Ganey.

Marian was involved with Girl Scouts of America, volunteered at her children's schools, participated in the sewing ministry for Christ...