Obituaries

Dec 19, 2024

Samuel Fritz McGeiver (Sam) passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2024 in Columbia, Maryland.

He was born on June 15, 1935 in Salisbury, North Carolina.  He was the son of Samuel Jones McGeiver and Ora Louise Fritz McGeiver and grew up alongside his sister, Katherine McGeiver Burns.

Sam grew up in Atlanta,...

Dec 11, 2024

Michael (Mike) Vincent Barbino, 74 of Ashton, MD passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Born in 1950 to Vincent and Mary Barbino in Mineola, NY, Mike had a deep faith in God and an incredible love for his family.

Mike is survived by his three children...

Dec 8, 2024

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

Dec 4, 2024

Jeanne Birks Sealing, 81, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and longtime resident of Fulton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Born in Washington, DC, in 1943 to LaVerne and Mary Jane Birks, Jeanne grew up in Takoma Park and attended High Point High...

Dec 2, 2024

On December 2nd, Phillip “Phil” Peter Brew passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was a son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Phil was born on October 19, 1987 in Olney, MD to Mark and Kathleen Brew. He proudly lived in Maryland his entire life. He enjoyed crabbing and fishing Maryland waters. He loved camping and four...

Nov 30, 2024

In Loving Memory of Angela Bell Pachucki

May 25, 1954 – August 23, 2025

Angela Bell Pachucki, beloved wife, mother, sister, and “Grandmamommy,” passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her husband, siblings, and all five of her children during her final hours.

Born the youngest...

Nov 25, 2024

On November 25, 2024, Patricia Ann Burch Maiatico age 91 passed away at her home.

Patricia was born on October 4,1933 in Berwyn, Md to Thomas Raymond and Grace Finnell Burch. She took pride in filling her home with love and joy, holiday treats, warm meals, the smell of coffee, and the sound of laughter.  She made...

Nov 23, 2024

Thomas J. McKeever, Jr., 75 passed away in West Friendship, MD on November 23, 2024. Tom was born on August 11, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas and Clarita McKeever. He was the first of their thirteen children.

Tom was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Joseph’s University and his...

Nov 23, 2024

On November 23, 2024, John Patrick Connors, 77, of Clarksville passed away unexpectedly at home.

He was born March 8, 1947 to John and Grace Connors in Drexel Hill, PA.

He graduated in 1970 from Drexel University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and later received his Masters from Johns Hopkins University in Space Technology...

Nov 20, 2024

Charles Gary Gadziala passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his wife, Irene, daughter, Janet and his loyal feline Cabbie on November 20, 2024, at the age of 87. Gary was born on March 7, 1937, in Bronx, NY.

Beloved husband of over 51 years to Irene (nee Vogel) Gadziala. He was the loving son of...

Nov 18, 2024

Cheryl C. Miller, 73, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on November 18, 2024.

She is survived by her beloved wife of 34 years Mary, her sister Maurine and brother-in-law Paul, her sister Barbara and brother-in-law John, and her numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Cheryl had a brilliant and tactical mind and was...

Nov 13, 2024

MARGARET “MARGY” KUEHLING

On November 13, 2024, Margaret Kuehling passed away at home in Fulton, Maryland. She was a great wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Margy was born on September 18, 1934 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Margaret and Warren Chase.  They moved to Maryland when she was a young child but she...

Nov 12, 2024

Etta Jane (Duke) Holweck (95) of Clarksville, Maryland, departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Born June 19, 1929, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Clayton Duke and the late Minnie Isabelle (Schultz) Duke.

Etta, or “Jane” as she was known to many of her friends, was an artist...

Nov 11, 2024

Emil Sedrakyan, 51, of Highland, MD, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. A Visitation will be held on November 14, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. in Clarksville, MD. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 8, 2024

Jonathan Otto was born in 1947 in Grand Forks, North Dakota; his parents were Allen and Irene Otto; his only sibling was older sister Sandra. He tragically lost his father in 1964. After working on a railroad and touring with the University of North Dakota Varsity Bards, he eventually settled in Chicago, Illinois, where he learned his life-long occupation...

Nov 8, 2024

Mrs. Olufadeke Adetokunbo Iluyomade was born on September 29, 1958, in Ibadan, Nigeria, to Dr. Ezekiel Adekunle and Mrs. Agnes Tinuola Ifaturoti. Named "Adetokunbo," meaning "the crown has returned from overseas," she was so called because she was conceived while her parents lived in Glasgow, Scotland.

Fadeke began her early education in Lagos before attending Queens School...

Nov 4, 2024

Patricia Gans Clements, 79, of Clarksville, MD, passed peacefully November 4, 2024.  She was born in 1945 to Wade H. Gans Jr. and Josephine Pietrantonio Gans in Philadelphia PA.  Pat is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ron Clements, her brother Wade Gans III (Linda), her nephew, Wade Gans IV and and niece, Johnna  Towsey (Brian).

Nov 3, 2024

Francis C. Kitzmiller, 92, passed away at his home in Dayton, Maryland on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Born in Cumberland, Maryland November 15, 1931, to the late Clifton (Bud) and Margaret (nee Ritter), he was the youngest child who excelled as a high school athletic at LaSalle High School. Prior to marrying his bride of 70 years,...

Nov 1, 2024

Mary Beth Baskin Garrahan was born in Charlottesville, VA on October 30, 1946. She later moved to Ashland VA where her father was an Economics professor at Randolph-Macon College. She earned a BA in Music from Greensboro College in 1971, specializing in vocal performance. She eventually moved to Silver Spring, MD, where she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse....

Oct 27, 2024

Bill Benton, Jr., a devoted father, husband, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, died peacefully on Sunday, October 27, after a brief illness. He was 81.

A native of Los Angeles, Bill will be remembered for his quick wit, booming voice, generosity, intelligence, and devotion to family, especially his wife of 56 years, Lynn Benton. The two...