Columbia, MD Obituaries

Rev. Henry Joseph Green Jr. passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on October 5, 1943, in Washington, DC. Rev. Henry Joseph Green Jr. was a resident of Columbia, Maryland.

Anthony Ray Lawson, born on April 17, 1976, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 49. A Visitation will be held on December 6, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., l...

Virginia Bernadette “Ginger” Michalski, 89, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Gilchrist Center Howard County. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Michalski, Jr.; devoted mother of ...

Jennifer L. Smith, born on December 24, 1963, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Jennifer was a resident of Centreville, Maryland.

Hugh James Forton, aged 84, passed away on November 17, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1941. Hugh was a resident of Columbia, Maryland.

Barbara Jean Mangraviti, born on August 3, 1945, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 80. A Receiving of Friends will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Witz...

Lynda Margaret Horsman, 76, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at home in Columbia, Maryland, after a long hard-fought battle with her illness. Born September 16, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was ...

Edith Adelaine Stocks (Addie) was born and raised in Perry Georgia. She arrived with a boundless supply of curiosity and energy. Addie participated in varsity sports and musical pursuits at Perry High...

Mary Antonette Smith, born on February 23, 1930, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 95. Mary Antonette Smith was a resident of Sykesville, Maryland.

The world bids farewell to Vanesta Louise Poitier Robinson of Silver Spring, Maryland, who departed this life on November 6, 2025, at the age of 73, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s Disease...

Ann Tang passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Ann was born on March 2, 1940. Ann was a resident of Columbia, Maryland.

Barbara A Breeden, born on December 6, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a resident of Ellicott City, Maryland.

Jack Herman Zimmer, 86, of Luray, Virginia, and Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Maryland on October 29, 2025. Born in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania, on March 29, 1939, Jack earned his degree...

Michael Gordon, born on June 30, 1951, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 74.

Berbeli Marianne Miles was born on December 1, 1945, in Pargas, Finland. Growing up in a Swedish-speaking region of Finland, Marianne and her younger brother, Bo, began learning Finnish at school when...

Charlie Leslie, born on October 23, 1943, passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 81. A visitation will be held on October 30, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., lo...

Patricia Ann Snyder, 83, entered into eternal rest Friday, October 10, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD. She was born January 22, 1942 in Sunbury, PA, a daughter to t...

Jeffrey (“Jeff”) Michael Huber passed away on October 8, 2025 at the age of 44 in Columbia, Maryland. He is survived by his older brothers Matt (46) and Chris Huber (54), his nieces Madilynn Faith-Hub...

Brett Nathan Elliott Frazier passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 50. He was born on August 21, 1975. Brett was a resident of Columbia, Maryland.

Thelma A Holliday passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on June 14, 1942. Thelma was a resident of Columbia, Maryland.

Louis C Digiovanni Sr. passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on September 11, 1939. Louis resided in Frederick, Maryland.

Cynthia Moultrie Toney passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, after a courageous seven-year journey with cancer. Until the very end, Cynthia showed her unwavering will to fight and never give up. ...

Carol Crichton Sharkey, born in Manila, Philippines on 2/27/1937 passed away on 9/27/25 in Columbia, Md from a long battle with dementia. Carol had a sweeping life. She was born to Lloyd and Jean Cr...

Susan Badger Rhue, of Bethany Beach DE, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born on November 18, 1939 in Salt Lake City Utah. She was the eldest dau...

Jimmie Howard, born on March 1, 1945, passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Columbia, Maryland.

Jean Green Oatman, age 93, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Steven Eric Josephson, 64 Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Friend Steven Eric Josephson, 64, passed away o...

Harivansh Kumari Sharma, age 90, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Harivansh was born in Amritsar, India.

John Alexander Leino, age 95, of Walkersville, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Rudy Baker, age 93, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. A visitation for Rudy will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Celebration Church,...

Frederick Man Chung February 22, 1941 - September 2, 2025 Frederick Man Chung, 84, of Ellicot...

Jason Christopher Wendel Warner, age 43, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. Jason Warner was born in Washington, D.C., on August 22, 1982 to Dr. Clarence Warner, Jr. and J...

Ludmila Ruzhansky, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the age of 95. Her final day was spent surrounded by family, bask...

Lillie Emmaline Blanks Hopkins, age 95, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Chun Kyu Lee, age 95, of Fulton, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Suk Nam Kim, age 91 passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Jazell Robinson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great uncle, brother and friend was called home unexpectedly on Friday August 15, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Born on J...

Jody Kathryn Zepp, 64, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2025, in Columbia, Maryland following a well-fought five-year battle with cancer. A lifelong educator and advocate for student empow...

Howard Martin Stainer, age 88, of Ellicott City, Maryland passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. Howard was the best ever - husband, father, and grandfather - truly, an all-around great person. He w...

Pamela Sue Davila, age 72, of West Friendship, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. To the cherished friends and family of Pamela Sue Marrs Davila, It is with heavy hearts that we sha...

Carlton Reginald Bieard, age 60, of Woodbine, Maryland passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

John Clement Tunell, age 90, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. John was born in Pittsburgh, PA.

Beloved Wife and Mother Barbara O. Carter-Smith, age 87, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A celebration of life for Barbara will be held Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:0...

Catherine Louise Yancy, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. A graveside service for Catherine will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Meadowridge Memorial Park, ...

Phillip H. Lambert, age 71, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. A receiving of friends for Phillip will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Witzke ...

Shirley Kay Somerville, age 90, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

James Matthew Abbate, age 59, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. James was born in Yonkers.

Helen Lorraine Morawski, aged 79, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Ellicott City, Maryland. She was born on December 5, 1945, in Baltimore, to Herman and Helen Sudbrook. She was a proud resident of Ell...

Roy Archibald Ferguson, age 82, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Roy Ferguson was born on June 23, 1943 in Syracuse, New York to Winifred B. Ferguson (6/23/03-07/27/01) ...

Roberta A. Akillian age 92, of Columbia MD, formerly of Framingham, MA passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born in Medford MA to the late Mesrope and Agnus Ekno...