Our Obituaries
Heather Dawn Minich Imholte
January 12, 1976 - January 20, 2018
On January 20, 2018; HEATHER DAWN MINICH IMHOLTE passed away. She is the beloved wife of Matthew A. Imholte; loving sister of Crystal G. Funk; cherished daughter of Donald L. and Marlene L. Minich.Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 27 from 2-3PM at WITZKE FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 5555 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045; where a Memorial Service will follow at 3PM. Interment is private...
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Marilyn Esham
September 10, 1927 - January 18, 2018
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Marilyn's memory to the Assisted Living facility that cared for her as though she was family for almost 4 years. Send donations to:Elternhaus, 4201 Linthicum Road, Dayton, MD 21036Marilyn T Esham, aged 90, of Glenwood, MD passed away on January 18, 2018. Born on September 10, 1927 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of...
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Henry P. Lau
June 5, 1943 - January 15, 2018
Memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins University- Department of NeurologyDonating by Check:Please make your check payable to Johns Hopkins University with Dept. of Neurology- Dr. Raphael Llinas Gift Fund in the memo line. Mail your check to: Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine 550 N. Broadway, 7th Floor, Suite 731 Baltimore, MD 21205Donating with Your Credit Card:Visit the secure...
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Clarence Samuel Berger
March 31, 1928 - January 10, 2018
1928- 2018On Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 Clarence Sam Berger peacefully entered into eternal life. Devoted Husband of Emma Berger Restovic, loving father of Jennifer Berger and the late Jocelyn Berger (1961-2012) and Andrew Berger (1962-2005). For 60 years, Sam shared his wonderful life with his best friend and wife, Emma. After growing up in Pottsville, PA he served in the U.S. Air Force and...
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Mary H. Foote
September 14, 1945 - January 9, 2018
On January 9, 2018, Mary Helen Foote ended her earthly life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Iverna E. Foote.Mary was born on September 14, 1945, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where her parents, who were married in 1943, were stationed for wartime service. She moved to different locations in early childhood and ended up in Wheaton, Maryland, where she lived with the family (and...
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Francis Ladislaus Maciorowski
September 25, 1932 - January 6, 2018
On the evening of January 6, 2018, Francis L. Maciorowski passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore at the age of 85. Frank was born to Anna and Frank Maciorowski and raised in Sayreville, NJ. He found his initial calling as an ordained Jesuit Priest but left the priesthood when he married the love of his life, Kristeen Olsen. He is a long time resident of Columbia, MD and retired as a...
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Gladyce Brooks
May 18, 1922 - January 4, 2018
Family will receive friends at Atholton Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6520 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044 on Sunday from 9 to 10am, where services will begin at 10am. Interment will follow at George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783.
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Charlotte Plese McConnell
November 11, 1925 - January 4, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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John Roy Smith
May 22, 1949 - January 3, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Jose Luis Torres-Velazquez
March 26, 1941 - January 1, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Harry A. Ledgard
November 17, 1935 - December 27, 2017
Rev. Harry A. Ledgard was born to Margaret and Clarence Ledgard in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. Harry was a history buff in his early years including authoring several historical pieces regarding his local area. He did his undergraduate study at Dickinson University in Carlisle and his graduate work at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. Harry met Pauline (Polly) Louise...
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Luizia Silva
May 25, 1921 - December 21, 2017
On December 21, 2017, Luizia M. Silva, age 96, passed away; Beloved wife of the late Antonio P. Silva; Loving mother of Paula M. Kelly and husband Kenneth, Patricia Silva Franklin, and Toni Silva Johnson and husband Jerrold; Cherished grandmother of Miles J. Franklin, Sydney S. , Jerrold D. and Gabriel S. Johnson.Relatives and friends are invited to visit the Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc., 5555...
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Johnathan Demetrius Moore
March 1, 1963 - December 18, 2017
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/donate/.
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Catherine D. Hann
February 4, 1923 - December 11, 2017
On December 11, 2017; CATHERINE D. HANN of Baltimore, MD, passed away. She is the beloved wife of the late Stewart Everett Hann; loving mother of Mary Debra Hann, and Susan Hann-Sica and husband Frank Sica; cherished grandmother of Tiffany Erin Clay and husband Travis Clay, Mandy Forrest, Christopher Sica, and James Sica; devoted great grandmother of Gavin Clay and Kellen Clay; dear sister of...
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Betty Lou Pulling
May 18, 1928 - December 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Charles J. Stanley
May 29, 1920 - December 6, 2017
On December 6, 2017, Charles J. Stanley; Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Stanley ( nee Kaleta); devoted Father of Richard W. Stanley; loving grandfather of Cheri Smith and Richard W. Stanley Jr.; cherished great grandfather of Elizabeth Smith, Allison Stanley, and Richard W. Stanley III. Family and friends are invited to call at the Witzke Funeral Homes Inc. 5555 Twin Knolls Rd....
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Nathan Francis Grosso
December 4, 2017 - December 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Elsbeth Malerich Rice
December 23, 1934 - November 30, 2017
On November 30, 2017; ELSBETH MALERICH RICE passed away. She is the beloved wife of George P. Rice; loving mother of Sean (Katie), Anne (Danny), Mary (Brad), and the late Michelle; cherished grandmother of Neal, Paul, Jennifer, Andrew, Jacob, and Matthew; dear sister of Jerome and the late Mary.Family will receive friends on Monday, December 11th from 12-3PM at the STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE...
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Betty June Pramik
May 6, 1945 - November 29, 2017
On November 29, 2017; BETTY JUNE PRAMIK (nee Szabo) passed away. She is the beloved wife of Ken Pramik; beloved mother of Kendra and her husband Mark McNassar, Kristen and her husband Tim Forester, and John and his wife Amy Pramik; cherished grandmother of Jared, Jocelyn, Bethany, Benjamin, Annika, Owen, Gabriel, Reese, Lindsay, Wesley, Jonah, Zachary, and Lauren; dear sister of Sandra Heifner,...
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Wilbur Robert Speer
November 6, 1940 - November 26, 2017
On November 26, 2017 Colonel Wilbur Robert Speer, beloved husband of Linda Speer. Loving father of Nicole Witte and husband Kevin, and Christopher Speer and husband Tommy Mungo. Brother of Gary Speer and wife Shirley, and Timothy Speer and wife Lori. Grandfather of Jonathan Mungo-Speer, and Zoe Witte.Family will receive friends at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250...
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Francine Suzanne Hunt
December 30, 1948 - November 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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John Roland Simmel
March 20, 1928 - November 11, 2017
On November 11, 2017, John Roland Simmel Jr, 89, of Olney, MD died peacefully with family members by his side. Beloved husband of the late Mary Rose Simmel. Devoted father of Georgiana S. Tyler and her husband Ralph, James T. Simmel, Marilyn S. Averi, Donald J. Simmel and his wife Danette, William A. Simmel and his wife Victoria, and the late John R. Simmel III. Dear brother of Naoma McCarthy,...
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Maureen Therese McVey
September 9, 1932 - November 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Aaron Catlin
October 6, 1988 - November 5, 2017
Aaron Dennis Catlin made quite an entrance into the world on October 6th,1988. Weighing in at a full 11 pounds, Aaron was above average from the beginning. Aaron developed a habit of always having a smile on his face at a young age, a habit he kept all 29 years of his life. Aaron loved sports as a child and always found a way to participate in the games his older brothers played, despite being...
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Michael Francis Dooley
April 19, 1952 - November 1, 2017
On November 1, 2017; MICHAEL F. DOOLEY passed away. He is the beloved husband of Elizabeth C. Dooley; loving father of Christopher F. Dooley and wife Stephanie L., Kevin P. Dooley and wife Victoria C., Sean M. Dooley, Cara E. Dooley, and Ryan C. Dooley; dear brother of Barbara D. McCabe and husband Michael F., Brian C. Dooley and wife Diane, and Kathleen M. Dooley; devoted grandfather of Connor F...
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William Daniel Mooney
August 16, 1942 - October 27, 2017
On Friday, October 27, 2017, William "Bill" D. Mooney, age 75 passed away. Beloved husband of Stefanie Mooney (nee Koeltringer); dear father of Roland (Reema) Guegel and Alessandra Guegel; loving grandfather of Nicholas Guegel, and son of the late William D. Mooney, Jr. and Anne V. Mooney of Chicago.Bill was devoted to his family and country, proudly serving as a Marine Corp officer in Vietnam...
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Christine A. Felder
February 22, 1962 - October 25, 2017
Christine Felder, 55 died October 25, 2017 at St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore MD, with her family and friends by her side.Mrs Felder was born Feb 22, 1962 in Elizabeth, NJ.Christine (Chris) was the first of 6 children born to Robert and Joan Hochreiner.Chris's early years were spent in Union, NJ where she helped her mother care for her younger siblings. Her mother Joan recalls that at the age of 6,...
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Edwin Kenney Marrah
September 13, 1935 - October 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Mary Jane Coffey
December 27, 1925 - October 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Paul Christopher Campbell
August 6, 1959 - October 8, 2017
On October 8, 2017, Paul C. Campbell passed away. He was born on August 6, 1959 in Memphis TN. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Memphis and received a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Paul spent most of his distinguished career working for the Department of Defense at Ft. Meade, Maryland where he was a lead...
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Marcus Bedford Slater
January 10, 1939 - October 6, 2017
Marcus Bedford Slater, JR Mark Slater of Ellicott City, Maryland, formerly of New Market, Maryland, died October 6, 2017 after a decade-long battle with cancer. Born on January 10, 1939 in Kansas City Missouri, he grew up in California and New York and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in 1961. He served proudly in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968 attaining the...
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Charles DeGroat Bader
June 13, 1932 - October 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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John Joseph Kohlman
October 14, 1945 - October 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Catherine Putz
April 23, 1937 - October 4, 2017
On October 4, 2017; CATHERINE SCHROEDER PUTZ passed away. She is the beloved wife of Ronald E. Putz; loving mother of Christopher Putz, Madonna Vitarello and husband Dr. John Vitarello, Shawn Putz, Kevin Putz, and Brendan Putz and wife Beth; cherished grandmother of Bianca, John, and Gabriella Vitarello, Curran, Alex, William, Ella, and Jake Putz.Family will receive friends on Friday, October...
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Cecilia van Berkum
March 7, 1920 - September 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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John Peter Blaine
November 20, 1922 - September 17, 2017
John Peter Blaine, of Columbia, MD, passed on peacefully on September 17, 2017, in the care of Gilchrist Hospice Center surrounding by his loving family. John embodied an amazing spirit of kindness, generosity and love for his family and will be sorely missed by them. He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine Blaine; devoted father of Pamela Vaughn (Michael); brother of Matthew Blaine ...
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Donna Lynne Kopp
April 3, 1960 - September 14, 2017
On September 14, 2017, Donna Lynne Kopp (nee Frederick), age 57, of Fulton passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Donna is survived by her parents, Bob and Charline; her husband, John; her sons, Michael and daughter-in-law Shannon, and Shawn and daughter-in-law Amy; her grandchildren, Kayla, Jada, and Nylah (expected in November); her brother, Ricky and sister-in-law Donna; her sister Rachelle...
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Donald O'Connor
June 18, 1936 - September 8, 2017
DONALD EDWARD O'CONNOR Of Clarksville, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, September 8, 2017. Born June 18, 1936, in Washington, DC, Donald grew up with his brother, Robert and sister, Arlene in Alexandria, Virginia. For his post-secondary studies, Donald attended the George Washington University, earning both a bachelor's and master's...
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Sokhong Hong Choe
March 6, 1925 - September 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Howard Ray Shoop
January 23, 1934 - September 6, 2017
On September 6, 2017, Howard R. Shoop, beloved husband of Christine J. Shoop. Loving father of Linda Kujan, and Lauren T. DeFrese. Brother of the late Welland Shoop, and the late Thelma Masters. Grandfather of five and Great-Grandfather of three. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings...
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Patrick Dunlap
December 29, 1944 - August 28, 2017
Patrick (Pat) Dunlap, 72, of Clarksville, MD, died suddenly on August 28, 2017. He was born December 29, 1944 in Latrobe, PA. , a son of the late Lawrence V. and Wilma (Callaghan) Dunlap. He was predeceased by his brothers Lawrence V. and Bernard. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Olga, son Patrick Lawrence, as well as by brothers Paul (wife Natalie) of Latrobe PA., Dennis (wife Millie...
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Carmen M. Rivera
August 12, 1920 - August 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Alan Joseph Bollinger
May 1, 1957 - August 21, 2017
Suddenly on August 21, 2017, Alan Joseph Bollinger, age 60, passed away. He is the dear son of Shirley Bollinger and the late Joseph Bollinger. Beloved husband of Patti Petry and loving father of Emily Ann Bollinger, Elizabeth Elsie Bollinger and Matthew Joseph Bollinger. Brother of Donna Hamilton and her husband Dennis, Adele Halterman, and Randy Bollinger and his wife Diane. Brother-in-law...
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Evelyn Lovina Beckford
May 22, 1919 - August 15, 2017
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Evelyn Beckford.to the Bethlehem Church of God Holiness, 5898 Eastern Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011.
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Pamela Steenerson Burcham
October 10, 1946 - August 13, 2017
Pamela "Pam" Burcham (nee Steenerson) died in Columbia, Maryland on August 13, 2017. She was 70.Pamela Burcham, of Columbia, Maryland was born October 10, 1946 in Washington D.C. to her parents, Palmer and Dorothy Steenerson. She grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in Education in 1968 and a Master's degree in 1972. She...
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George Boyd Hubbard
April 5, 1929 - August 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Betty Jean Cox
September 30, 1929 - August 6, 2017
On August 6, 2017, Betty Jean Cox, beloved wife of the late Harvey W. Cox passed away. Loving mother of Thomas Cox and wife Sylvia, and Terri Loebach and husband Pete. Sister of Kenneth Lewis and his wife Pam, Richard Lewis and wife Rita, Donald Lewis and wife Debbie, and Linda Derr and husband Frank. Grandmother of Ashley Compton and husband Justin, and Peter Loebach. Great-grandmother of...
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Faith Meredith Robinson
January 12, 1945 - August 5, 2017
On August 5, 2017, Faith Meredith Robinson passed away. Beloved mother of the late Jeffree Jones, and the late Ginger Cuba. Loving sister of Janie Johnson, the late John Fulton Jr., and the late Joseph Fulton. Grandmother of Jeffree Jones, Vanessa Jones, Todd Cuba, and Julian Boyd. Great-Grandmother of Jayden Jones, Jeramiah Jones, Xzavier Jenkins, Donovan Jones, and Sebastian Jones.Memorial...
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Robert Thomas Groves
October 10, 1930 - August 5, 2017
On August 5, 2017, Robert Thomas Groves of Columbia, MD, beloved husband of Annemarie Groves for 59 years passed away. Loving father of Kenneth Groves and wife Marybeth, Thomas Groves and wife Pamela, Susan Rodgers and husband Jeffrey, and Michael Groves and wife Kelly. Survived by brother Richard Groves and wife Rita. Grandfather of Amanda Groves, Kevin Groves, Kate Groves, Joseph Groves,...
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Veronica Ann Sigloch
November 8, 1923 - July 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Bruce John Spaulding
June 3, 1944 - July 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Leland Branting
April 26, 1921 - July 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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William Clair Wilson
June 22, 1939 - July 21, 2017
William Clair Wilson, known as "Bill" to friends and "Clair" to family, passed away on July 21, 2017 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Jeanne; son, Kevin, and his wife, Ann-Marie, of Westwood, MA; daughter, Amy, of Jessup, MD; grandchildren Sommer, Noah, and Liam; and, an immeasurable number of friends and admirers. He was preceded in death by his...
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George Brand Pleat
May 19, 1922 - July 19, 2017
On July 19, 2017, George Brand Pleat, 95, of Columbia, MD passed away; Beloved husband of the late Georgette V. Pleat; Loving father of Chrysan M. Dosh (Ron), Lorraine M. Jones (Tim), George R. Pleat (Clarissa Ferraris), Geoffrey W. Pleat, David B. Pleat (Amy), and Andrew C. Pleat (Margie); Dear brother of John "Jack" Murphy and the late Kenneth Pleat; Cherished grandfather of TJ, Jessica, Jason,...
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Ronald C. Riley
April 27, 1947 - July 19, 2017
On July 19, 2017; RONALD C. RILEY, a lifelong DC area resident; passed away. He is the beloved partner and spouse of Dennis DeVoe for over 36 years, loving brother of Alan Riley and wife Bea, and Charles "Bud" Riley and wife Barbara; dear uncle of a niece and two nephews. Ronald retired after 40 years of teaching art education in Montgomery County Public Schools. Based in his hometown of DC, he...
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Song Yol Hwang
July 7, 1936 - July 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Carolyn Johnson Hirsch
July 7, 1942 - July 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Tat Tan Nguyen
April 3, 1944 - July 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Sally Thalia Campas
September 28, 1930 - June 29, 2017
On June 29, 2017; Sally Thalia Campas passed away. She is the beloved wife of the late Arthur Campas, loving mother of Mary Valmas and her husband John; cherished grandmother of Dimitri and Gregory and his wife Anastasia; devoted great grandmother of Nicholas.Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2 from 3-8PM, with a Trisagion Service at 5PM, at Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc., 5555 Twin Knolls...
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Sybil Lawson Wilson
September 2, 1937 - June 28, 2017
On June 28, 2017, SYBIL LAWSON WILSON passed away. She is the beloved wife of the late Donald K. Wilson II; loving mother of Donald K. Wilson III and his wife Blair, Marci Grabau and her husband Gary, Terri Schad and her husband Richard, and Pennie Hawks; cherished grandmother of Ian Wilson, Kathryn Wilson, Adam (Kate) Grabau, Jessica (Ben) Alston, Eric (Lauren) Grabau, Joanna (Nick) Lane,...
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Wynona Creech
November 29, 1920 - June 26, 2017
Wynona "Johnnie" Creech, born in England on November 29, 1920, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 26, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons, Richard and Alan du Monceau; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and many loving friends. She was predeceased by her eldest son, Michael du Monceau. A celebration of her life will take place at a later...
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James Amos Griffiths
December 19, 1927 - June 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Lourdes Perez Faytaren
December 20, 1937 - June 17, 2017
On June 17, 2017; Lourdes P. Faytaren passed away.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM, Saturday, June 24 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Interment in Columbia Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Barbara Graham Cooper
December 2, 1944 - June 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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John Martin McGough
October 1, 1931 - June 8, 2017
On June 8, 2017; JOHN MARTIN MCGOUGH passed away. He is the beloved husband of Alice Veronica McGough and the late Kristine McGough; loving father of Genevieve McCardell and her husband Paul, and Amy McGough and her husband Marc Archambault; loving step-father of Gwyneth Marchanti and Alman Gaspeny; devoted grandfather of Patrick, Molly, and Aidan McCardell, and Anthony "Tony" Marchanti; dear...
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Eleanor E. Cullinan
August 1, 1930 - June 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Young Jin Lee
October 5, 1936 - May 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Jane Frances Mongelli
January 25, 1951 - May 17, 2017
On May 17, 2017, Jane Frances Mongelli, loving wife of the late John M. Mongelli passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Beloved daughter of Jean Petersen and the late Henry Petersen. Mother of Courtnay Kopec and husband Mike, Teresa Flanigan and fiancé Tony Clark. Sister of Jackie Swanson (Steve), Tom Petersen (Penny), Joan Zucconi (Paul), Julie Petrisek (Ray), Steve Petersen,...
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Mark John Ricigliano
July 29, 1956 - May 14, 2017
On May 14, 2017; MARK JOHN RICIGLIANO peacefully passed away. He was the cherished husband of Debra Ricigliano (nee Ritchie) for 39 years; loving father of Kristin Ricigliano; devoted son of Beatrice and the late Robert Ricigliano; brother of Robert Ricigliano and Cynthia Ortiz; brother-in-law of Robert and Linda Pipitone; uncle of a niece, many nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, all of...
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Helen Frances Amara
October 15, 1927 - May 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Frederick Cornelius Long
September 10, 1943 - May 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Martha Lipasek
January 19, 1931 - May 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Albert Haslam
July 26, 1925 - May 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Susan Carol Deatherage
February 23, 1939 - April 29, 2017
On April 29, 2017, Susan Carol Deatherage (nee Frazer), beloved wife of the late James W. Deatherage. Loving mother of Judith L. Deatherage, and John Deatherage. Sister of Robert Frazer. Family will receive friends at Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc., 5555 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia, MD 21045 on Monday, May 15, 2017 from 6 to 8pm. Funeral services will be held at Christ United Methodist Church at...
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Nathan Thomas Bridges
June 26, 1966 - April 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Lucille Wharton
April 30, 1917 - April 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Joseph Matthew Parent
December 4, 1955 - April 24, 2017
From Joseph Parent's son, PJ:For those not aware, my father passed away earlier this morning peacefully at my parent's house. He left feeling love from my mother, my sister, myself, and all of his siblings that have shown him great support these past few weeks. He was diagnosed with stage 3 small-cell lung cancer, which they basically said was not curable, but manageable until a certain point...
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Jocelyn G. Reedy
October 10, 1936 - April 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Robert Alan Latham
July 29, 1940 - April 16, 2017
On April 16, 2017, Robert Alan Latham, beloved husband of Cathy Latham. Loving father of Angela Kozlowski and husband John, Jason Latham and wife Susan, and Eva Hamilton and husband Kevin. Brother of Sharon Beck and husband Art. Grandfather of Alyssa and Alexander Kozlowski, and Wilkin and Hattie Latham.Family will receive friends at Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc., 5555 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia,...
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John W. Jorgenson
November 30, 1926 - April 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Mary Concetta Tomasetti
January 11, 1923 - April 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Eleanor Anna Dopman
April 24, 1925 - April 14, 2017
On April 14, 2017, Eleanor A. Dopman (nee Baker) passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Dopman; Loving mother of Alan Dopman and his wife Deborah, Eleanor Dopman Alexander-O'Brien and her husband Barry, and the late Robert H. Dopman; Cherished grandmother of Stephanie and Jessica Dopman, and Christopher, Andrew, and Elizabeth Alexander; Dear sister of Harvey Mayer. She also...
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Vaino John Riismandel
September 8, 1920 - April 10, 2017
On April 10, 2017, Vaino John Riismandel, Retired Administrative Law Judge passed away in Ellicott City MD. Born in Rakvere, Estonia in 1920. He married Elli Sild in Kudina Township, Tarumaa County, Estonia in 1942. Beloved son of the late Euphrosyne-Karoline (Drell), and the late Jaan Riismandel. Father of John (Jaan) Norman Riismandel and wife Linda Beers, and Jack (Jaak) Bengt Riismandel...
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Philis Charlotte Mead
June 10, 1930 - April 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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P. Scott Lebert
May 14, 1964 - April 2, 2017
On April 2, 2017; P. SCOTT LEBERT passed away. He is the beloved husband of Theresa Lebert (nee Kupiec); loving father of Stacey and Paul Lebert, Jr.; cherished son of Paul G. and the late Florence Lebert.Family will receive friends on Friday, April 7 from 2-4 & 7-9PM at WITZKE FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 5555 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. A Celebration of Life will be held 1PM, Saturday,...
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John Condayan
September 1, 1933 - March 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Terry Dorsell Taylor
March 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., Catonsville, MD.
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Patricia D. Lutz
April 28, 1942 - March 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Francisco Leon Juarbe
February 29, 1932 - March 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Elizabeth Laura Graff
December 2, 1948 - March 17, 2017
Elizabeth Laura Graff, 68, died peacefully on March 17, 2017. She was born December 2, 1948, to Paul and Virginia Graff. Betsy was raised in Indiana, PA, and moved to Columbia, Maryland in the mid 1970's. She spent part of every summer at the beloved family home Eagles Mere, PA.She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jeane. She is survived by brothers David (Maritza) and...
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Ann Augusta Turpin
March 21, 1937 - March 15, 2017
On March 15, 2017, Ann Turpin of Columbia passed away; Beloved wife of 48 years to Terry Turpin; Loving mother of Michael Turpin and Ann-Marie Turpin; She was preceded in death by her mother, Tilly Oldewurtel. She enjoyed and loved her family, country dancing and exploring the world.A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 1 to 3pm, Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc., 5555 Twin...
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Margaret Elizabeth Crawford
September 26, 1923 - March 14, 2017
On March 14, 2017, Margaret Elizabeth Crawford passed away; Beloved wife of the late Harold B. Crawford; Loving mother of Michael H. Crawford and wife Sandra H., and J. Edward Crawford and wife Barbara Lee. Cherished grandmother of Lauren Smith and Caroline Crawford; Dear sister of George and Donald Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph B. and Madge L. Brown, her son, Robert D....
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Hui Won Cho
August 19, 1949 - March 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Ruth Ellen Carey
May 6, 1927 - March 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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Lalette Joyner
December 9, 1957 - February 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., Columbia, MD.
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David E. Thomas
April 23, 1931 - February 20, 2017
David Ellsworth Thomas of Ellicott City, MD passed away at his home on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his first wife, Charlene Thomas in December of 1993. He is survived by his wife, Helen Dolores Thomas of 21 years; his son, David Thomas; his twin daughters, Cynthia Rhodes and her husband Charlie; Diana Ries and her husband, Carroll Ries. He is also...
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