Obituaries

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....

Jun 13, 2024

Teresa Lynn Yee (“Terri”) passed away on June 13, 2024. She was born in Baltimore Md. in 1958 to Walter and Elizabeth McGovern. In 1980 Terri received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and later earned a master’s degree in applied mathematics from the Johns Hopkins University. She also earned a master’s degree...

Jun 12, 2024

Ursula Latvys 85 of Clarksville, Md passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Ursula was born in April 1939 to Leonhard van Reimersdahl and Gertrud van Reimersdahl in Koln, Germany.

She retired from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia in 1996. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Petra Kuczynski...

Jun 5, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Joseph Beltz, age 84, of Highland, MD.

Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years Ruth, sons Jim, John and Jacob (Arin). He was a proud and loving Pop-Pop to Matthew, Charlie, Julie, Hailey, Abby, Jaydon, Cameron, Keegan, Kyle, Lyla, Lily, Ethan, Joseph and Adalyn. Michael was...

May 30, 2024

We are all better to have known you, Mom.  Margaret Jo Mason, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home in Woodbridge, VA, where she had been cared for by her children and the invaluable help of Colleen Carberry and Ana Brown of Capital Caring Hospice.  She left this world surrounded by so much love from...

May 25, 2024

Robin Garland Bair, 61, a faithful and loving servant of our Lord and Savior, passed away peacefully in her Columbia, Maryland, home on May 25, 2024 surrounded by her cherished family.

She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on July 27, 1962, to two talented musicians, the late Kenneth Irving Garland, who became a radio announcer, and...