Jul 5, 2023

On July 5, 2023, Joseph Michael Arendes, known to his friends as Joe, received his Heavenly reward. He lived a full life of eighty-four years that began on May 23, 1939 in Washington DC. He was born to Joseph and Marguerite Arendes. He grew up in Washington DC and graduated from St. Peter’s Catholic School and later attended St. Charles...

Jul 2, 2023

 

MSGT Kenneth Wayne Dickson, 73, of Temple Hills, MD, died peacefully at his home after several years of dealing with Parkinson’s and Dementia, surrounded by family members on July 2, 2023.

Ken was born on August 17, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Betty Dickson and Boyd Dickson. At three years old he moved to Westerville, Ohio with his...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Glenn Anthony Williams, 67, of Brandywine, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023.Glenn was born on December 26, 1955 in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Lewis and Mary Williams. Glenn was a caring brother to 6 siblings. Glenn graduated from Groveton High School, a former Fairfax County Public School. His physical abilities were expressed through football and basketball....

Jun 30, 2023

Jun 28, 2023

 

Ballance, JeremyMarch 14, 1953 - June 28, 2023Jeremy Brooks Ballance died peacefully at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., following several years of illness. He was 70 years old.Born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Nelson Ballance and Jessie (Honaker) Ballance, he grew up in the Maryland suburbs of D.C. A series of tragedies struck his family there: A brother...

Jun 27, 2023

  Kenneth Smith Rose Sr., 78, of Cheltenham, MD, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023. Born on January 20, 1945, in La Plata, MD, Kenneth was the youngest of Thomas Avery and Dora Irene Rose's four children. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nina Tippett Rose, and his siblings, Thaddeus E. Rose Sr., Joanne Rogers, and...

Jun 25, 2023

John M. DiBari, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Lewes, Delaware on the morning of Sunday, June 25. He was born on May 14, 1941, in Washington, D.C. In 1959, John graduated from Alexander Graham Bell High School and subsequently enlisted in the US Navy where he served for 4 years. He met Marjorie V. Griffin at their...

Jun 25, 2023

Donald I. Mortis, 81, of Clinton, Maryland passed away on June 25, 2023. He was born in 1942 in Aiken, SC to the late Hugh and Lillian Mortis. He married Isabella Mortis with whom he maintained a lifelong bond.

Donald was preceded in death by his siblings, Allen and Patricia of Long Island, New York.

He leaves to...

Jun 24, 2023

 

Susan Elizabeth Heisler, of North Beach Maryland, passed away on Saturday June 24th, 2023

Susan was born on Sept 23, 1947 to Col. Edward and Betty Hallet in Trenton New Jersey. 

After Graduating from Bishop McDevitt High School, Susan was married and had three boys John, Kirk and Steven. 

She was a former Navy spouse where she and her...

Jun 23, 2023

On the early morning of June 23, 2023, Kimberly Ann Whitehead-Lankford passed away peacefully at Johns Hopkins with her loving mother Deborah Ann Whitehead at her bedside. Throughout Kimberly’s long struggle in the hospital, she was constantly surrounded by people who loved her deeply including her husband, father, son, daughter, and some close friends.

Kimberly was born on September 2,...

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Jun 17, 2023

Michie Kanemitsu Summers was born to Jin’ichi and Kiku Kanemitsu onFebruary 10, 1932 in the city of Beppu on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan.She was raised in a seaside town, famous for its picturesque mountains andnatural hot spring spas or “onsens” which she loved.

Michie was educated in the Japanese Public School System. She attendedfinishing school to further her...

Jun 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Juan O. Lumidao

 

Juan “Johnny” O. Lumidao, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away during the

early hours of June 16, 2023 at the age of 88. His departure has left a void in the hearts of his

family and friends, but his spirit will forever live on in the cherished memories he leaves behind.

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Jun 15, 2023

Michael L. Tucker of Lothian Maryland passed away June 15, 2023 at MedstarGeorgetown Hospital with his family by his side.He was born April 27, 1955 to the late Preston R. Tucker and the late Anna LeeCraft Tucker in Washington, DCMike grew up in Clinton Maryland and was a graduate of Surrattsville High School.He loved going to yard sales and flea...

Jun 14, 2023

 

Yara Avianna Emaree Woods passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Yara was born on January 5, 2022 to Ta’Lesha Auriel Woods and Byron Scott. Yara was a loving child, whom everyone adored.  Her most beloved comfort item was her green toothbrush that she insisted accompanied her on all road trips. Her favorite snacks were Cheez-It and celery sticks. Her favorite...

Jun 14, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Alek Michael Richardson announce his passing on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the age of 2o years. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Jamie Richardson, his brother Reis and sister Dara, all of Huntingtown, MD. Alek’s girlfriend Emily Kohnke also holds a special place in his heart.

Alek was...

Jun 14, 2023

The family of Charles Ray Blankenbaker is sad to announce he passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 14, 2023, at 63 years old. Charlie was born on Jan 19, 1960, to Mary Alice Draper, the late Frederick Jennings Blankenbaker, Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother Frederick Jennings Blankenbaker, Jr. and stepfather Eugene Davis.

Charlie grew...

Jun 13, 2023

Debra (Debbie) Ann Russell, beloved mother and wife, passed away on June 13, 2023 at the age of 68. Her passing was sudden and unexpected, but her spirit will be remembered in all the memories she leaves behind.Debbie was born December 22, 1954 in Washington DC to Robert L. and Rita L. Gooslin. Once the family settled in Clinton, she...

Jun 12, 2023

Iola Cromwell Smalls, 75, of Fort Washington, MD passed away June 12, 2023. Iola was born February 26, 1948 in Charleston, SC to parents Delia Gaillard Cromwell and Willie Cromwell. She worked as a clerk for the federal government for 36 years until her retirement in April 2006. Iola recieved an Associates Degree from Trident Technical College in South Carolina.In addition...