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Jeanne Anne Wines, age 64, passed away in Savage, Maryland on April 27, 2024. Born April 2, 1960 in Cheverly, Maryland to Mary and Gene Ostmann. Jeanne was preceded in death by her father Gene, grandmother Laura Somerville, and uncle Edward Somerville. Jeanne is survived by her husband Norman, daughter Laura Imirie (Andrew), mother Mary Ostmann, and grandpuppy Lizzie.   Jeanne worked as an Office Manager for the Department of Defense, Ft. Meade MD, from 1979 to 2018 retiring with 39...

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  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...

Dr. Glen C. Knecht, Sr., 94, was received into the glory of his Savior on April 23, 2024, at his home, Laurel Haven, in Laurel, MD. Born March 19, 1930, in Ogdensburg, NY, son of Robert and Wilma Knecht, Glen grew up in Syracuse, NY. Glen was brought to transformative, saving faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at summer camp as a teenager. At 16, Glen began attending Maryville College where he met the love of his life, Betty Jane Greenwald. As the story goes, on their first date she...

Elias Issa Mansour, 58, of Dayton, MD passed away on April 23. He was born on December 17, 1965 to Issa Elias Mansour and Siham (Khoury) Mansour in Jerusalem.  Elias leaves behind a legacy of commitment and love for his wife Karran Phillips Mansour, and children, Issa and Madeleine Mansour. His joy and enthusiasm was most apparent when he and Karran nurtured Issa and Maddie’s love of hockey and other competitive sports. Always supporting and encouraging them enthusiastically...

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...

An obituary is not available at this time for Rebecca Ann (Burrows) Wilson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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...

This obituary was lovingly written by the family. Sandra "Sandy" Lea Davis, 63, of Laurel, passed away on April 21st, 2024. Born on July 7th, 1960 in D.C., she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lois Shotwell. Sandy had an endless love for her family, friends, reading, gardening and bird watching in the backyard. She enjoyed her jobs at SDDS and PDC; where she gained a love for travel.  Sandy leaves behind her children, William "Eddie" Davis III and Laura...