Obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

Patrick Francis Burke, of Columbia MD, died peacefully with family at his side on August 9th, 2024, at the age of 91. Born January 30th, 1933, in Uniontown, PA, he was one of five boys, and the last remaining son, born to David and Anna Burke of Uniontown, PA. His parents were devout Catholics and conveyed the importance of...

Jul 25, 2024

Mary Catherine Belgard of Jessup, Maryland (formerly of Highland, Maryland) passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Thursday, July 25, 2024.  Mary was born October 17, 1928, in Washington, DC to the late John “Dickie” Hammond and Emma Hammond.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, John Belgard, Sr.; her brothers, James...

Jul 24, 2024

Lynn Robert Schilling passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 55 at Georgetown Hospital in Washington D.C. Born on May 24, 1969, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was a beloved figure in his community, known for his kindness, generosity, and infectious laugh. Lynn attended Wheaton Woods E.S., Parkland Jr. High and Rockville High School. While At Rockville...

Jul 23, 2024

Robert Albert Bulk, Sr.

Robert A. Bulk, Sr. (Bob) died peacefully on July 23, 2024 in Silver Spring, Maryland.  He was the husband of Ruth Alice Bulk, who passed away earlier that same day.  They were married for 68 years and would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in October.

Bob was born January 21,...

Jul 21, 2024

Rebecca Anne (Becky) Beaver passed away at the age of 79 at her home in Laurel, Maryland on July 21, 2024 with her immediate family by her side. Rebecca and her husband Russell Edward (Buddy) Beaver lived in Laurel, Maryland since 1976 and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on June 8, 2024.

She is survived by...

Jul 20, 2024

On July 20, 2024, Donald “Don” Spicer of Elkridge passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of 34 years by his side. He was born on February 20, 1941 the son of the late William Randolph Spicer and Mary Virginia Harmon Spicer, in Bastian, VA.

He truly enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, and going to...

Jul 20, 2024

James J. Bogard, age 56, died unexpectedly on July 17, 2024. He was known affectionately as “Buddy” by his family and childhood friends.

Jim was born in Washington, D.C., on July 9, 1968, and he grew up in Daisy, Maryland. He graduated from Good Counsel High School and the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Jim...

Jul 17, 2024

On the evening of July 16, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Cherbie “Odartei” Lamptey was rushed to Howard County General Hospital by his family. Tragically, he passed away unexpectedly a few hours later, on July 17, 2024, at 2:57 a.m.

Cherbie Lamptey was born in Kumasi, Ghana, on March 29, 1960. He was the second child of...

Jul 16, 2024

Diana Marie Frederick, age 72 of Clarksville, MD and Kennebunkport, ME, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2024. Born in Baltimore in 1952, she was raised by her grandparents, Nellie and Conrad Giess.

Diana was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Step-Mother. She took great pride and enjoyment in decorating her homes, and...

Jul 14, 2024

Dianne Lee LaGow, 76, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away on July 14, 2024.

Dianne was born in 1947 to Richard (Dick) Crawford and Clara Crawford in Washington, D.C.

Dianne started her nursing career at Providence Hospital working in the ER ‘73-‘74, Howard County General on the floor ’74-’77, Laurel Regional on the floor ’77-’80, then...

Jul 6, 2024

Margaret Mary Broadwater of Finksburg, MD passed away on July 6, 2024, at Northwest Hospital Hospice Unit surrounded by the love of her family.

Born October 12, 1937, in Clarksville, Maryland, she was the daughter of Arlie Broadwater and Margie Chambers Broadwater. She attended St. Louis School to 8th grade and graduated from Howard High. She was...

Jul 5, 2024

Albert Joseph Ondrish, Sr, 92, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024 in Frederick, Maryland.  Albert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann and children Debra Scheck (Andrew), Stephen Ondrish (Maria), Albert Ondrish Jr, and Julie King (John); grandchildren Timothy Scheck, Caroline Vail (Mike), Jonathan Scheck (Cari), Sarah Schroeder (Matt), Abigail Scheck, Nick Ondrish, Rachel Ondrish,...

Jun 30, 2024

John William Garrison of Woodstock, Maryland passed away on 6/30/2024. John is survived by his loving family; His wife of 55 years, Mary; sons Danny and Joey, daughter in law Kim, and five grandchildren Jack, Grant, Mackenzie, Dean, and Connor.

John was born in Washington, D.C. on August 5, 1946, to John and Virginia Garrison. He graduated...

Jun 29, 2024

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Jun 23, 2024

The adored father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away in his sleep on June 23, 2024.

Al was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Catherine (nee Logan). He is survived by sons Andy, David, Tony, and Steve, their wives and 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, as well as his sister Pat (Burdett).

Jun 22, 2024

Sean Elwood Bland, 55, of Columbia, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Howard County General Hospital after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Sean was born on January 8, 1969, and adopted into a loving family by Elwood Leonard Bland and Vivian Brown Bland. He was a Christian, having been baptized at The...

Jun 21, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of Eric Christopher Sutter, of Laurel, Maryland. He died on June 21, 2024, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, due to complications from Esophageal Cancer. He was 56. He is the eldest son of (RET) Lt. Col. David and Diane Sutter of Lake Mary, Florida. Eric...

Jun 20, 2024

Hugh Rogers Kendall, 85, of Clarskville, MD, and Thomas, WV, passed away on June 20, 2024, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Born on October 2, 1938, in Olney, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Nicholson and Mary (Pue) Kendall.

After graduating from Howard High School, Hugh served in...

Jun 16, 2024

John Franklin McNelia II, age 86, of Silver Spring MD, died peacefully at home Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by love of family and exceptional care takers.

John “Frank” was born in Salisbury, MD to the late Amos Beauchamp McNelia and Edna Esther Thomas-McNelia.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Beauchamp McNelia.  He...

Jun 14, 2024

Patricia Hopkin, 77, passed away on June 14, 2024, in Gilchrist Hospice Care of Howard County located in Columbia, MD.

Pat Hopkin was born on August 27, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Joseph Citrano and Josephine (nee Modo) Citrano.

Pat worked as an Administrative Assistant, finishing her career as one for her own Parish, St....