Obituaries

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...

Oct 25, 2024

Joe Saunderson, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 25, 2024. He was 81.

Born on November 3, 1942, to Joseph and Phyllis Saunderson at Adventist Hospital in Tacoma Park.  Joe graduated from Sherwood High School in 1960, where he played on the...

Oct 11, 2024

Maria Mei Mei Chan, 75 of Clarksville, Maryland passed away on October 11, 2024.

She was born in 1949 to proud parents Cho Yeung Chan and Ming Ying Ng in Hong Kong.  After graduating at the top of her class, she moved to the United States and attended the University of Oregon, where she earned her Bachelor...

Oct 10, 2024

Albert Edeze Bikim transitioned into the hands of the Lord on Thursday October 10th, 2024, from cardiac arrest. Albert was born on December 8,1970, in Kelle Ndongond, Cameroon where he was raised and attended the local elementary school. Albert was the son of Lucile Bikim who passed away three years and 8 months ago (2/2021).

Albert was...

Oct 9, 2024

William (Bill) Leonard Baxter, 77, of Clarksville Maryland, passed away on October 9, 2024, Born on January 10, 1947, Bill was a joy to his family and friends.

Bill graduated from High Point High School in 1964 and went on to earn a degree from the University of Maryland. His career was marked by a dedicated 15-year...

Oct 5, 2024

On October 5, 2024, Raju Harris, 80 years old, of Brookeville passed away. He was born in 1944 to John Harris and Rahel Lois. He was a member of Spencerville SDA church. He worked at and then retired from Adventist Healthcare. Raju enjoyed gardening and yard work.  He is survived by wife Shanti, son Sunil Harris, daughter Swinita Welch,...

Oct 1, 2024

Travis W. Earp, age 61, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Monday, October 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents John R. Earp Jr. and Lois J. Morgans. He was survived by his son and daughter Travis (Jake) and wife Gabriele Earp and Hannah Earp and fiance Jon Laws; grandson Carson; and siblings Jack Earp,...

Sep 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John R. Earp Jr, 89, of Mt. Airy, MD on Monday September 30, 2024. John was born on October 1,1935 in Savage, MD., to John Raymond Sr and Helen (Nee Ramsburg) Earp. John was a lifelong resident of Howard County.

John graduated from Howard High School...