Obituaries

Cindy Lou Melton

Cindy Lou Melton

May 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Cindy Lou Baker Melton (Upper Marlboro, Md.) announce her sudden passing on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 65. Cindy was born June 28, 1956 in Portsmouth, N.H. to the late James Baker Sr. and Calista Baker.

 

Cindy is survived by and will forever be remembered by her...

Moses Lee Horne

Moses Lee Horne

May 26, 2022

Moses Lee Horne (Moe Lee) was born February 9,1949 in Wilson, NC to the late Jonas Horne and Frances Elizabeth (Artis) Horne.

Moses moved from Wilson, NC to Washington, DC in 1965. Moses served in the United States Army in the late 60s until the early 70s. After the Army, Moses worked for the Washington Star Newspaper until 1981. Moses also worked as a Cab Driver part time at...

Christine Marie Schmidt Barbieri

Christine Marie Schmidt Barbieri

May 24, 2022

 

Christine Marie Barbieri (Schmidt), 75 of Mechanicsville, MD was taken home to be with the LORD on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Christine was born in Washington, DC on October 20, 1946 to the late Margie H. & William C. Schmidt. Christine attended grade school at Mt. Calvary in Forestville, MD & was in the first graduating class of LaReine...

Wade Albert Windsor

Wade Albert Windsor

May 24, 2022

Wade Albert Windsor,  of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on May 24, 2022 at the age of 66 after a brief illness.  

  Wade was born in Croom, Maryland to the late Albert Wade Windsor and Elsie Mae (Asmussen) Windsor.

  Wade enjoyed listening and dancing to music, coloring, and bowling.  He also enjoyed spending time with his brother, John, at...

Richard E Tonstad

Richard E Tonstad

May 22, 2022

Richard “Dick” Tonstad passed away on May 22, 2022 - of The Villages, FL. The beloved husband ofGeraldine “Gerri” Tonstad; father of Tammy and her husband John Morgan, brother of Doug; Uncle ofZachary, Christina and Mark. Preceded in death by his wife Gerri; parents Vernon and Arlene Tonstad,sister Susan and her husband Mike Austin and sister-in-law Terry Tonstad. Graveside Service...

Gerard "Jerry" P. Worrell

Gerard "Jerry" P. Worrell

May 21, 2022

 

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Gerard Worrell, known as "Jerry" or "Roddy" to his friends and family, passed away at age 82 after a brief illness.

Gerard was born on December 26, 1939 in Southampton, NY, to Jerome and Claire Worrell. He received his degree in Physics from Manhattan College in 1961, and worked as a Test and Evaluation...

Don Caswell Freeman

Don Caswell Freeman

May 17, 2022

Don Caswell Freeman of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Forestville, MD., passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Gisela “Gisi” Katharina Weller Freeman. He leaves behind five loving children, Don C. (Alan) of Towson, Md., Theresa McNulty (John) of Hughesville, MD., Kevin (Alicia) of...

Zoila Reyes Rivera De Navas

Zoila Reyes Rivera De Navas

May 15, 2022

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Zoila Rivera Navas was born in La Paz, El Salvador on January 6, 1938. She entered eternal rest on May 15, 2022, at the age of 84.  Zoila grew up and lived in San Salvador where she met and married Manuel Navas, who until her passing, was her partner in life.

In 1972, she immigrated to the...

Wanda Lynette Washington

Wanda Lynette Washington

May 14, 2022

Wanda Lynette Washington, affectionately known as “Woo Woo”, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the age of 65. Wanda was born December 24, 1956 in Washington, DC to Herman “Pete” Johnson and Gertrude W. Johnson. Wanda grew up in Southwest, as the second child of three beautiful girls. She attended DC Public schools, graduating...

Ronald Dewayne Hall

Ronald Dewayne Hall

May 10, 2022

 

Ronald DeWayne Hall, of Camp Springs, MD departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD, following a long battle with bladder cancer.

Ronald was born on December 11, 1943, to the late Howard and Deloris Hall, in Olney, MD.

Ronald affectionately known as Ron, received his education in the...

Vernon Ralston Maine

Vernon Ralston Maine

May 9, 2022

V. R. "Mike" Maine, beloved husband, father, and Opa, departed this life on May 9, 2022.  Born in Weirton, West Virginia, he was the son of Howard V. and Daisy (Ralston) Maine.  He grew up on the family farm in Bloomingdale, Ohio.  From 1944-1947, he served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a service manager for Sears for 42...

Barbara Ann Ruf

Barbara Ann Ruf

May 9, 2022

Barbara Ann Ruf of La Plata, Maryland peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on May 9, 2022. 

Barbara was the beloved wife of 51 years to Edward George Ruf (Deceased).

Barbara is survived by son Edward (George) Ruf, Jr., daughter-in-law Cheryl Ruf and daughter Sandra Ruf Marquess.

Barbara was preceded in death by sister Marian Norton and brothers...

Donald "Donnie" Keith Couchoud

Donald "Donnie" Keith Couchoud

May 5, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie. Donnie was born on November 15, 1966, in Washington DC, and passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in his home in Upper Marlboro, MD, at age 55.

Donnie had a charismatic personality. He was fun, loving, generous, and easy going. Even though Donnie didn’t really watch football,...

James Edward Stone

James Edward Stone

May 4, 2022

James Edward Stone (Jim) of Upper Marlboro, MD passed peacefully in his sleep on May 4, 2022. Born in Chattanooga, TN, Jim left as a teenager in search of an easier life when he chose to join the U.S. Army. He eventually went on to join the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper and was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. It was during...

Leona May Osborn

Leona May Osborn

May 2, 2022

Leona May Osborn, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world peacefully with her children by her side on May 2, 2022, at the age of 77.

She was born in Millinocket ME, the 7th child of Joyime and Mattie Blanchette in August of 1944. She is proceeded in death by her husband Kenneth...

John Hamilton Calhan

John Hamilton Calhan

May 2, 2022

 

John Hamilton Calhan, born on November 16, 1955, passed from this life on May 2, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

 

John is survived by his ex-wife, Barbara Calhan; their three children John Calhan II (Jeannette) of North Beach, MD; Megan Calhan of Annapolis, MD; and Ryan Calhan of Owings,...

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