Obituaries

Mabel Vernail Saunders Proctor

Mabel Vernail Saunders Proctor

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...

Kelsey Brice Goodman

Kelsey Brice Goodman

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...

James "Jimmy" Leo Horstkamp

James "Jimmy" Leo Horstkamp

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...

Gwendolyn Eileen Newman

Gwendolyn Eileen Newman

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...

Kelly Lynn Szymczak

Kelly Lynn Szymczak

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...

Darrell Robertson

Darrell Robertson

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...

Lynda Andes

Lynda Andes

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...

Donald Louis Strine

Donald Louis Strine

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...

Eva Clack Smith

Eva Clack Smith

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...

Irene Camille Geron

Irene Camille Geron

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...

Siomara Tirado-Rivera

Siomara Tirado-Rivera

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...

Roxanna Lyn Hardy

Roxanna Lyn Hardy

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...

Lamjuan Johnson

Lamjuan Johnson

Sep 15, 2023

 

Lamjuan ‘Noi’ Johnson, the first of two siblings, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 at 72 years old. Noi was born in Sukhothai, Thailand on May 9, 1951 to the late Fuen and Tun Timjai.

Her family moved from their family farm to Sattahip, Thailand during the Vietnam war.  While working at nearby U-Tapao...

Elena Cuoco Altemus

Elena Cuoco Altemus

Sep 13, 2023

 

Elena Cuoco Altemus passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia.

 

She was born in Naples, Italy on November 15, 1928, although she always claimed she was born in 1930. She grew up with her cousins in Naples.  During World War II her school was bombed along with several local churches.  The school...

Susan Diane Staley

Susan Diane Staley

Sep 13, 2023

At age 73, Susan Diane (Williams) Staley who grew up in Washington, DC and suburban Maryland slipped the surly bonds of earth on September 13, 2023. As a teenager growing up in Capital Heights and District Heights, Maryland, she was constantly working various part time jobs. She worked throughout high school, working nearly full time during school. Simultaneously, she saved...

Cheryl Jones

Cheryl Jones

Sep 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl Arlene Jones. Cheryl passedaway on September 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a battle with cancer. There will bea two hour viewing beginning at 10:00 am, followed immediately by the funeral at 12:00 pm, onSeptember 23, 2023, at Lee Funerals Homes, 6633 Old Alexander Ferry Road, Clinton,...

Roseann Bernardon

Roseann Bernardon

Sep 11, 2023

 

Roseann Bernardon, 94, of Suitland, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023. Family and friends are welcome to gather at Lee Funeral Home, Inc. 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Clinton, Maryland, Monday September 25, 2023 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm with a graveside service to follow at Resurrection Cemetery 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, Maryland.    Memorial...

David Lance Kiker

David Lance Kiker

Sep 11, 2023

David “Lance” Kiker, 71, of Owings, Maryland passed away September 11, 2023 while in Hospice care at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness.  Lance is predeceased by his wife Mary Anne.  He is survived by his daughter Tiffany Kiker and grandchildren Derrick, Brittany, Wyatt and Summer, and great grandchildren Skyler, Iyla and Aubrey, his stepson Robert O’Brien and...

James Milligan

James Milligan

Sep 9, 2023

James Milligan was born June 22, 1945, in St. Matthews, South Carolina to the late George and Mary Milligan, the fifth born of 13 children. He departed this life peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Sonny, as he was affectionately called by family, spent his teenage years working the local farm and was skilled at driving the heavy equipment. Sparked...

Gwyneth "Gwen" Wilhelmenia Spriggs Kelly

Gwyneth "Gwen" Wilhelmenia Spriggs Kelly

Sep 9, 2023

 

Gwyneth “Gwen“ Wilhelmenia Spriggs Kelly, 88, of College Park, MD passed away September 9, 2023.   Gwen was born June 21, 1935 in Croom, MD to the late Walter James and Mary L. Savoy. Gwen attended Prince George’s County public schools. She worked as a cook for several years at the Dutch Pantry Restaurant in Bowie, MD. She also...

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