Jan 6, 2023

 

Betty Lorine King was born on October 18, 1930, the eldest daughter of Burton and Bessie Walthall.  Betty was one of six children, all living in a small two-bedroom home in rural Suitland, Maryland.  Times were not easy, but her parents provided for all the children by living off the land and sacrificing to make sure their basic needs...

Jan 5, 2023

Nancy Lou Moore, 81, of Brandywine, MD passed away Thursday,  January 5, 2023 at her home with her loving husband Roger by her side. She was born May 26, 1941 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to Kenneth Runkle and Ann Snavely. 

 

Nancy married the love of her life Roger Moore on June 27, 1986.  They recently celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Frances Alphonse, 89, of Temple Hills, MD passed away January 4, 2023. Mary was born July 25, 1933 to the late John and Iola Palumbo in Providence, RI. She devoted herself to enriching the lives of her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in passing by her husband, Everett Alphonse; elder brother Frank Palumbo and...

Jan 2, 2023

On January 2, 2023, Boo Young Shin (신부영), suddenly passed away at the age of 77 in his home. Despite some health challenges, he remained a steadfast supporter of his children and grandchildren. He loved fishing, listening to classical music, and spending time with his family.

Boo Young, beloved son, husband, father, and brother was born in Seoul, South Korea...

Jan 2, 2023

Dec 31, 2022

Mary Helen Carroll was born March 17, 1935, the only child to the late Hattie Carroll (Briscoe) and Arty Carroll in Washington, DC, and was raised in Nanjemoy, Maryland. She was 87 years old when God called her home on December 31, 2022. Mary Carroll was affectionately known as Mary Helen by her family and friends. Mary Helen had a...

Dec 31, 2022

Judith Ann Brown, 83, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022, surrounded by those she loved.

Judy was born September 23, 1939, in Harrisburg PA, the daughter of Homer and Eleanor Earisman.

She graduated from Suitland High School class of 1957.  After graduation Judy married James B. Curtin Jr.  During the 17 years of marriage...

Dec 30, 2022

Lynn Ann (Cristadoro) Anderson died on December 30, 2022 in Prince Frederick, MD. Born on December 13, 1942 in New Orleans, LA to Brigadier General (USAF-Retired) Maurice Cristadoro and Doris (Monin) Cristadoro, Lynn was the oldest of seven children, five of whom survive her: Gary (Anita) Cristadoro, Jill Hudson, Cris (Nancy) Cristadoro, Dorice (Jeffrey) Zeier, and Mark Cristadoro. She is...

Dec 30, 2022

Dec 29, 2022

Dec 29, 2022

Mary Virginia Burgess-Ogden, of Silesia, MD, passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2022 at the age of 93. Mary was born on September 29, 1929 in Washington D.C. to Lillian and Fritz Adler. She was raised on a farm near Ft. Washington. The eldest of three, she played the violin and enjoyed sports of all kinds. 

Mary attended Oxon Hill High...

Dec 28, 2022

Ruby May James was born on March 24, 1930 in Garden Hill, St. Catherine, Jamaica to the late John and Avis Morgan. She was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Caswell A. James, her dear and loving husband of over 44 years.At a young age, Ruby came...

Dec 27, 2022

Reflections of Life

 

Wendell Keith Watson, affectionately known as Wen or Wat, was born in Washington, DC, on September 16, 1958, to the late Elwood and Annie Veronica Watson. He was educated in the Prince Georges County Public Schools and later attended Prince George’s Community College.

 

In January, 1977, he joined the United States Marine Corp and...

Dec 27, 2022

Wade Waylnn Garrett, 97, of Ft. Washington, MD left to be with his Savior on December 27, 2022.

He was born on November 26, 1925, to Albert T. Garrett, and Hattie L. Pope in Temple, Texas.

Wade was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during WWII and the Korean War. After serving his country, he had a career in the...

Dec 26, 2022

Francis Xavier Zak, 77, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on December 26, 2022, after a four-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

Francis was born July 2, 1945, in Mahopac, NY to the late Charles and Helen Zak. He worked as an electrical engineer in the Air Force, and served 20 years, retiring in 1988. He then worked in private...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Robert “Bob” BommeljeOn December 26, 2022, sisters Britt Sullivan and Blake Keegan lost their father, Robert “Bob” Bommelje at his home in Dunkirk, Maryland.Bob was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 29, 1952. After graduating from high school and spending two years in community college, he began his long career driving commercial vehicles. In all the years he...

Dec 25, 2022

  Colonel Rodney Ireland Bowling, United States Army, (Retired), age 93, of Owings, Maryland died on December 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving children and family.

 

Rod grew up in Omar, West Virginia and graduated from Logan Senior High School in 1947.  He went on to work at West Virginia Coal and Coke Corporation and then to Jr. Mercantile...

Dec 24, 2022

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Gatorian, 69, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away December 24, 2022.    Bonnie was born September 27, 1953 in Alexandria, VA to the late Eugene and Catherine (Faunce) Craddock. She was raised by Edward and Catherine (Craddock) Thorpe, along with her sisters Pamela, Deborah and Jeanine. She graduated from Potomac High School and spent her time between...

Dec 23, 2022

Beloved husband and father, Chester Alan Estep, passed away the morning of December 23, 2022 at the age of 60 in his home in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Son of the late Bob and Goldie Everhart, brother to the late Ronnie Estep , Chester is survived by his wife Laurie Estep, daughters Christine (James) Kim and Terry Brookman, brother Donnie (Patti)...

Dec 23, 2022

  Kenneth Edward Lake, aged 63, passed away on December 23, 2022 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He was born in 1959 to Robert Edward Lake and Benita Van Steenburgh Lake. He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth Cleary Lake, son Trey, daughter Wren, and brother Steve. He was kind, generous, and had a gift for conversation that he...