Oct 8, 2023

Anthony V. DeStefano, affectionately known as "Tony D," was born on December 18, 1946, and peacefully passed away on October 8, 2023. His life was a testament to dedication, selfless service, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community.

Tony is predeceased by his parents, Lucy Marie Gatto and Vincent Joseph DeStefano. His memory will be cherished by all...

Oct 7, 2023

Oct 4, 2023

 

Cheryl Lorraine Metts was born on 7/12/47 in Rhode Island at memorial hospital.

She is preceded in death by her parents Claude Bradford Metts and Willianna Marshall Metts.

Cheryl relocated to Petersburg, VA. From Rhode Island in 1960 at age 13 after her mother's passing. She resided with her maternal grandparents Alberta and Wille Jones.

She attended Southside High...

Oct 4, 2023

John Henry Miller, Jr., 93 of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on October 4, 2023.

John was the second of five children born to the late John Henry Miller, Sr. and Myrtle Sutphin Miller.  He grew up, married, and raised his family in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C. until 1967 when he and his wife moved the family...

Oct 3, 2023

Barbara Lou Susaraba “Bobby”, 93, of 8501 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland passed away peacefully on October 3rd, at South River Nursing Home with her daughter and Son-in-Law by her side. Bobby was born May 24, 1930, in Washington, D.C. Guy L. Schultz and Mildred C. Schultz (Cissel).

She graduated from Surrattsville High School in Clinton, Maryland where she...

Oct 2, 2023

 

Christina Florence Webb, 87, of Camp Springs, MD pass away with family by her side October 2, 2023. Christina was born August 3, 1936 in Washington, DC to late William and Florence Wilson.  She worked as a Computer Specialists/Systems Analyst for the Systems Development Directorate retiring from Naval ComStation Washington. (Navy Yard). She worked as a Computer Analyst for...

Oct 2, 2023

Willard (Will) Lee Alder, Jr. (88) of Lusby, Maryland passed away on October 2, 2023, with his daughters by his side. Will was born to “Buck” (Willard, Sr.) and “Frieda” (Ethel Edna) Alder, on June 24, 1935, in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Prince George’s County. He graduated from Electrical-Refrigeration Vocational School at Bladensburg with work experience with Riverdale...

Oct 1, 2023

 

  

 Alice Rebecca Russell Owens, age 91 of Clinton, MD, formerly of Abell, MD joined our Heavenly Lord on 1 October 2023.

   Alice Rebecca was born on 4 May 1932, the tenth child of the late John Robert and Mary DeBessie (Harden) Russell in Abell, St. Mary’s County, MD. Alice married the love of her life, William Frederick Owens, on...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Mabel Vernail Saunders Proctor, 88, of Clinton, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, September 30, 2023. 

Mabel grew up in Appomattox, VA. She moved to Washington D.C. in her teenage years. She graduated from Springarn High School in 1953. Mabel loved to cook (she was the best cook), She made a career of...

Sep 28, 2023

 

Kelsey Brice Goodman, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Kelsey Brice Goodman, of Upper Marlboro, MD, at age ninety-one, greeted his family and friends in Heaven on September 28, 2023 due to cancers. He was at home and surrounded by his loving wife and children. Kelsey was born on August 27, 1932 in Clarksville, Texas. His parents were John Purvie and...

Sep 28, 2023

James Leo Horstkamp “Jimmy” of Calvert County, MD passed away peacefully at the Hermitage Assisted Living Facility in Solomons, MD at the age of 85.

He was born on August 4, 1938 and lived in the Brookland neighborhood of NE Washington DC until joining the Air Force in 1957. He was trained as an aircraft jet engine mechanic and was...

Sep 27, 2023

 

Gwendolyn Eileen Sinnett Newman (Gwen) was born August 7, 1944, to Emmett and Myrtle Milton Sinnett in Horning, Pennsylvania. She was raised in a Christian Family. Gwen graduated from Baldwin High School in Baldwin, Pennsylvania.During her past time she enjoyed Roller Skating on Saturday with friends. After her graduation in 1964, Gwen relocated to Washington DC where she met...

Sep 25, 2023

Kelly Lynn Szymczak, a resident of North Beach, MD, died after a courageous battle with breast cancer on September 25, 2023 at the age of 63. Kelly was preceded in death by her beloved husband Matt. She is survived by her daughters Sonni, Hailey, and Michelle; her grandson Major; her mother Sue; her brothers Bryan, Curtis, Jack, and John, and...

Sep 23, 2023

 

A Reflection of LifeDarrell Robertson

On August 6, 1963, twins Shunta and Darrell Robertson were born to Willard and Shirley Robertson in Newport, RhodeIsland. After a night filled with laughter and jokes, Darrell unexpectedly departed this life and transitioned to his finalresting place on September 23, 2023.Darrell, who was known as “nickname” to family, was reared in a God-fearing...

Sep 23, 2023

On September 23, 2023, Lynda Irene Andes peacefully passed away with her family at her side. She was born on Wednesday, June 18 in Washington DC to the late Douglas and Irene Howard. The family moved to the East Riverdale area of Prince Georges County where they raised not only Lynda, but her brother as well. Here is where her...

Sep 23, 2023

Donald L. “Donnie” Strine, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Donnie was born to Maurice and Elizabeth Strine in Upper Marlboro, MD, on May 23, 1941.  He grew up in the Town of Upper Marlboro and attended Frederick Sasscer High School where he met the love of his...

Sep 23, 2023

Mrs. Eva C. Smith, 92, of Fort Washington passed away September 23, 2023. Eva was born April 9, 1931 in Tallahassee, FL to the late Gideon and Alice Clack.  Mrs. Smith was an English major and proud graduate of Florida A&M College, Class of 1953. Mrs. Smith married her college sweetheart, Col Otto B. Smith (RET USA), traveled with him throughout...

Sep 20, 2023

 

  Irene Camille Geron, 91, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and baker extraordinaire, passed away on September 20th, 2023.   Born in Shelby Mississippi, in 1931, Irene went on to attend Mississippi University for Women, graduating as the valedictorian of her class, earning a BS degree in Bacteriology.  Her senior year she met a dashing young Air Force cadet...

Sep 20, 2023

 

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Siomara Tirado Rivera (Upper Marlboro, Maryland), who passed away on September 20, 2023, at the age of 50.   Siomara Tirado Rivera was born to Myrna Rivera and Maximino Tirado Lugo on September 19, 1973, in Manhattan, New York. She would be cared for by her grandmother Isaura...

Sep 16, 2023

Roxanna Lyn Hardy, 57, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home onSeptember 16, 2023 with family and friends by her side. Roxanna was born May 24, 1966 to thelate William and Martha Blakeslee. She was raised in Forestville, Maryland as the youngest offour children. She enjoyed simple pleasures in life; sunbathing, cooking, watching crimetelevision, and spending time with...