Richard Francis O'Donnell, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD, died October 13, 2011 at his residence. Born August 18, 1951 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Patrick O'Donnell and the late Louise Marie O'Donnell.

Richard held dual Master Degrees in secondary education and economics. He was an undergraduate of Iona College in New York, held a graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and also held an Advanced Certificate in Administration. Richard taught U.S. History, was a Director of Student Activities, and coached Boys Basketball at Chopticon High School until he retired in June of 2008. He also was a former President of SMAC.

Richard is survived by his wife, Maureen O'Brien O'Donnell; children, John Patrick O'Donnell (Stacy) of Prince Frederick, MD and Laura Marie O'Donnell of Towson, MD; grandson, Andrew Richard O'Donnell and brother, Dennis M. O'Donnell (Gail) of Charlotte, NC as well as many beloved family members and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 16, 2011 from 2 -4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Rory T. Conley on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, MD. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Glenn Larnerd, Joe North, Hilary Copsey, Ray Sapp, John Settle, Steve Williams, Terry Mumau and Andy Palko.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3, North Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.