Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

Sharon Elaine Sealock, a longtime resident of Columbia, Maryland, passed away on February 12 after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses over the previous year. Sharon was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Elsie Haus. She grew up in Beltsville, Maryland, and graduated from High Point High School in 1957. During her teen years, she enjoyed a dazzling...

Feb 11, 2025

Joan Victoria Christenson, age 86, passed in peace at her Ashton, MD home from sudden, unexpected illness on Tuesday, February 11th 2025. She was surrounded by family, friends and wonderful neighbors from her neighborhood of 64 years.

Born August 18th,1938 in Washington, DC, Daughter of John (Hans) & Katherine Sedlmaier. Joan lived her school years in Washington,...

Feb 6, 2025

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

Feb 5, 2025

Michael Bonsal, 63, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Highland, Maryland. He was born on March 19, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Michael, known to many as Mikey, found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a deep appreciation for nature and spent countless hours birdwatching, often admiring the birdhouses lovingly built for him by...

Feb 5, 2025

For those who can not attend in person and would like to watch the live-streaming of the funeral service for Pastor Charles, on Saturday, February 15th at 12:15 PM, please click HERE . (Note that the link will be live starting at noon.)

Charles Pat Schmitt was born on March 17, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York in...

Feb 3, 2025

Remembering Steve Kavakos: A Dad, A Coach, and the King of Dugout Wisdom

Steve Kavakos, 52, of Glenwood, Maryland, hung up his cleats and took his final victory lap on February 3, 2025, passing away peacefully at home February 3rd. Born on November 14, 1972, in Silver Spring, Md., Steve grew up in Columbia, where he mastered...

Jan 30, 2025

On January 30th Susan Marie Kirby (Glass) passed away suddenly at the age of 70.  Susan was the beloved wife of  the late James C Kirby, Jr; and loving mother to James and Steven; Sister of the late Jeanne (Glass) Troisi and Henry (Hank) Glass;  daughter of Shirley (Kardos) Glass and the late Henry Glass, Jr; dear daughter-in-law of...

Jan 29, 2025

Joseph Leo Steckler, Captain, United States Navy (Retired), passed away peacefully on 29 January, 2025. Captain Steckler, son of Joseph and Libby Steckler, “Papa Joe” to his family, was born in Evansville, Indiana on 20 December, 1933. Joe began his military journey by enlisting in the Kentucky National Guard in 1950 at age 16, before joining the Navy during...

Jan 29, 2025

Marjorie Elizabeth Weik Miller of Columbia, Maryland passed away peacefully at the age of 100 years on Wednesday January 29, 2025 at the Lorien Assisted Living in Taneytown, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 13, 1924 to Francis J. Weik and Gasena T. Schoepflin Weik. She grew up in Pimlico, Maryland, and later moved to Woodlawn,...

Jan 27, 2025

John (Jack) Bernard Joynt Jr., age 93, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Friends House in Sandy Spring, Maryland on January 27, 2025. Jack was born to Mary Elizabeth (Connelly) and John Bernard Joynt Sr. on December 10, 1931 in New York City, New York.  Jack was the proud brother to Joe and Patricia.  At age 10, he...

Jan 24, 2025

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

Jan 24, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Jean (Kelley) Ochs of Columbia, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 64. Born in White Plains, New York, to Thomas and Elsa Kelley, Cindy resided in Maryland for over four decades. She dedicated her professional life to Howard County Recreation and Parks.

Cindy loved spending time with her...

Jan 17, 2025

Our cherished son, Jacob Andrew Miller, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our savior Jesus on January 17, 2025 after a brief illness.  Jacob was born on July 8, 1994 in Russia and was adopted by his loving parents, Jim and Karen Miller of Glenelg, MD as a baby.

Jacob was born with a rare genetic...

Jan 16, 2025

An obituary is not yet available for Ms. May Lin Pong.  Please feel free to check back later on.  For now, feel free to leave an online condolence.

Jan 12, 2025

Elsie Katherine Lyons, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 in Columbia, Maryland. She was born March 30, 1930 in Laurel, Maryland to Roland and Ethel Park.  She married her eternal love and soulmate, Samuel Francis Lyons, in June of 1948 who preceded her in death in 1997.

Elsie loved to entertain whether it be...

Jan 9, 2025

P atricia Kidwell, 82, of Clarksville passed away January 9, 2025.

She was born in 1942 to Lewis and Marie Means.

Patricia was a homemaker who enjoyed crafting, photography, and nature walks.

She is survived by daughters Denise Gorrell (Lee), Darlene Keister (John), and son Robert Kidwell. In addition, she was grandmother to...

Dec 29, 2024

Laurie R. Stevens, born on July 29, 1961, in Pennsylvania, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Highland, MD. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Laurie was known for her vibrant spirit and infectious happiness. She enjoyed a successful career, owning a company alongside her brother before retiring in 2000. Laurie was happily married for 41 years...

Dec 27, 2024

James L. Parsons, of Glenwood, Maryland, passed away on December 27th surrounded by his adoring family.

Born October 13, 1929, in Washington, D.C., he attended Phoebe Hearst Elementary School, Alice Deal Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School.  Before attending college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He then attended and graduated from the University of Maryland,...

Dec 20, 2024

William (Bill) Becker Jenkins October 20, 1947 – December 20, 2024

William “Bill” Jenkins, a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 77, following several months of complications after surgery. Bill was born in Washington, D.C., on October 20, 1947, to Florence (Whitcomb) and William Jenkins Sr.,...

Dec 19, 2024

Donald “Donny” LeRoy Simpson, 72, of Dayton, Maryland passed away suddenly on December 19th, 2024, at his home.

Donny was born on February 10th, 1952, in Olney, Maryland to Thomas H. Simpson, Sr. and Eula E. (Hobbs) Simpson, and lived in Dayton all his life.

He graduated from Glenelg High School in 1970.  In 1971...