Jun 12, 2026

Patricia Anne Schaefer passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12th, 2026, at the age of 92.

Patty was born on June 24th, 1933, and was raised in Saint Vincent's Orphanage, a catholic school for girls located in Washington D.C. At the age of 18, she married her husband Paul and started the family she dreamed of in her childhood.

After...

Jun 8, 2026

Jun 8, 2026

Silvana Cipriani, 98, passed away peacefully on June 8 at her home in Upper Marlboro, MD.

She was born in Piano di Corelia, Lucca, Italy on April 22, 1928 to Giovanni and Olga (Gallo) Vanni. She married Lorenzo Cipriani in 1947 and emigrated to Washington, DC in 1954.

She was a professional furrier for Woodward & Lothrop Department Stores for 44 years.

Silvana...

Jun 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Vernon T. Goodman, Jr

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon T. Goodman, Jr, who passed away on June 7, 2026 at the age of 54.

Born on June 24, 1971 in Suffolk, VA, Vernon lived a life marked by love and dedication to family and friends. Vernon attended Suitland High School and...

Jun 7, 2026

Angela "Angie" Higgs passed away in her home in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland on Sunday June 7, 2026. Angie was born September 20, 1958 to Julian and Mildred Dobbins in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Angie was one of seven children. Growing up the family lived in many different states following her father's Air Force career, even as far as Yokohama, Japan,...

Jun 6, 2026

Lucy Thomasine Powell Kelley “Tommie”, of Suitland, Maryland, passedpeacefully with her husband by her side Saturday, June 6th, 2026. Tommie was born November 8th 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late James and Myrtle (Davis) Powell. Tommie grew up in the Churchland neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA, with her sister Charlotte. She was one of the first students to integrate the...

Jun 4, 2026

Margaret Sylvia Neal passed away in her home, Thursday evening, June 4, 2026, at the age of 88 years.

Margaret is survived by her sister Vetta; sons David, Jonathan, and daughter Janice, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia, the second of two daughters to Nannie and Carter Brown in 1937....

Jun 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lawrence Wilfred Eckard

October 25, 1950 - June 3, 2026

Lawrence Wilfred Eckard, affectionately known to family and friends as "Boogie", passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, hard work, and love. Born on October 25, 1950, in Washington, D.C., Larry was the beloved son of Philip Henry Eckard and Marjorie Ether Eckard.

Boogie was a proud...

Jun 1, 2026

Diane Thomas Miller, passed peacefully at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD, on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family.

Diane was a devoted woman of God whose faith was the cornerstone of her life. She faithfully served her church, St. John’s the Evangelist in Clinton, Maryland, where she met and married her beloved husband,...

May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026

Ellen Irene (Rene) Bowie was born on January 29, 1944, to the late Irene E. and Roland A. Bowie at Freedmen’s Hospital now called Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C.

Rene was baptized at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and faithfully attended weekly services until her failing health. She was educated in the Prince George’s County Public School System, graduating...

May 29, 2026

Catherine A. Toye was born on April 16, 1937, in Indian Head, Maryland, to the late Arthur and Jessie Jenkins. She peacefully departed this life and entered rest with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 29, 2026. Catherine was the devoted wife of the late Colonel John E. Toye, U.S. Army, Retired. Together, they traveled the country before settling in...

May 29, 2026

Albert Jerome D’Ambrosio, affectionately known as Al, passed away peacefully at his home in Tracys Landing, MD, on May 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 11, 1947, in Washington, DC, Al grew up in District Heights, Maryland before relocating to Southern Maryland in 1971 with his young family.Al was a proud graduate of Suitland High School,...

May 29, 2026

Roger Wayne Midgette was born in Newport News VA to Lether Pearl Midgette and Garland Kitchen Midgette. His father died in a house fire when Roger was five. His mother married Raymond Floyd Lumpkin years later. Roger joined the army in 1964 and served in the Air Defense Artillery in Germany, Okinawa, El Paso TX, Buffalo NY, Washington DC and...

May 28, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jasper William Petrillo Jr., affectionately known as Jay, on May 28, 2026. Born on August 18, 1953, in Washington, DC, Jay was a passionate and dedicated family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He resided in Huntingtown, MD, where he built a life filled with...

May 28, 2026

Suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Raven James Glenn I slipped quietly into eternal rest.

Born on September 19, 1944, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Raven was the fourth of five children born to the late Willie and Mildred Glenn. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Melvin “Flat,” Willie “Sweet” Jr., Camille, and Richard.

At an early age, Raven joined...

May 28, 2026

Kenneth Cleatus Baird, born on March 27, 1929, in Blountville, TN, passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 97.

He was the loving Father of Kenneth Baird and Daughter, the late Donna Baird.

He is also survived by three grandchildren, Michele Baird, Melissa (Brett) Thorpe, and Stacy (Dave) Phillippi.

Six great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends at the...

May 25, 2026

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May 22, 2026

Robert Mason Underwood, Sr., of Clinton, Maryland, passed peacefully Friday, May 22, 2026, at Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital with his family by his side.

Robert was born December 24, 1946, in Washington D.C. to the late George Albert Underwood, Sr., and Katherine Means Underwood.

Robert and his wife Deborah were happily married for 51 years and together shared three children; Bobbie...