All Obituaries

Donation's in Cecil's name may be made to the Music Scholarship at Atholton Adventist Academy, 6520 Martin Road, Columbia, MD  21044.  Thank you!

Jennifer “Jenny” F. Koonce passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 83.  Born in England, Jenny was a long-term resident of the Odenton area.  She worked for Archbishop Spalding High School for 20 years, first as a teacher and later as an Administrator. She enjoyed playing bridge, walking her goldendoodle Bucky, and spending time with her family.  Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Koonce; loving mother of...

At the time of service, please click HERE to watch the Live Stream.   Roberta Marie Durant, affectionately known as "Bert," departed this life on April 27, 2024. She was born on December 30, 1950, to the late Robert Gaskins, Sr., and Rebecca Gaskins in Charleston, South Carolina. In her journey through life, Roberta cherished her roles as a mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and cousin. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Kim Marie Durant,...

Erna Anna Marie Crosby, a resident of Columbia, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Vantage Point Assisted Living in Columbia, MD. She was 94. Erna was born on April 19, 1930, in Nordendorf,  Germany and was the daughter of the late Andreas Riesch and Marie (nee Mueller) Riesch. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George Clifton Crosby (US Army ret CSGM), as well as her two brothers, Andreas and Rudi. Erna’s life revolved around her...

Albert H. “Buzz” Greenlaw, Jr. passed away at the Anne Arundel County Medical Center on March 31, at the age of 79. Born in Crestline, Ohio, on November 29, 1944, Buzz grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, the only child of Albert H. Greenlaw and Pauline G. Greenlaw. After graduating from Montgomery Blair High School in 1962, Buzz joined the U.S. Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. He concluded his honorable military service in 1969. Upon returning to the United...

David Scott Lower, a man of many accomplishments, was born on April 17th, 1968, at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He passed unexpectedly on April 24, 2024. A lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, David was a graduate of Old Mill High School, where he excelled as an athlete, running track and field, and competing nationally in men’s gymnastics. His father's career with United Airlines and later as a master falconer with Medieval Times Dinner Theatre, and his...

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Marcelo Luis Aguilar of Odenton, MD, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Laurel, MD. He was 44. Marcelo was born on June 27, 1979, in Cheverly, MD and was the son of Wilfredo Aguilar and Haydee (nee Mercedes) Aguilar. “A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” ~Maya Angelou Marcelo had a remarkable ability to connect with people, to forge deep and meaningful relationships that stood the test of...

On April 23, 2024, Paul Walker, 57, passed away after a long and courageous battle.  Paul grew up in Hyattsville and later, was a resident of Odenton for more than 20 years. Beloved husband of 25 years to Monica Walker; loving father of Tyler Walker; devoted son of Nathan Walker III;  caring brother of Corky (JoAnn) Walker, Joyce (Danny) Divver, Shirley (Brian, predeceased) Buckley, and Dee Dee (Danny, predeceased) DeHaven. Paul was also predeceased by his mother Katherine...

  Robert McCulloch Trantin, Jr.   Strength. Integrity. Resilience. Courage.  These qualities only begin to define the character embodied by Robert McCulloch Trantin, Jr., devoted husband, father, brother, and son who passed away in his Odenton home on Sunday, April 7th surrounded by family and love. Born in 1952 to parents Nancy and Robert McCulloch Trantin, Sr., Trantin, Bob’s family moved to Florida in 1972. He accepted a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the...