OBITUARIES

Jun 15, 2026

Jun 9, 2026

Michael (Mike) A. Neal, age 67, of Cheverly, passed away after a long illness on June 9, 2026.

Mike was born to Lindsey B. Neal Jr. and Jeanette Bobo Neal on November 1, 1958, the youngest of five children. To his siblings, Mike was always the baby of the family but also the fiercest protector of his family. Even though Mike...

Jun 8, 2026

Jun 8, 2026

Vincent Anthony Jenoure (November 10, 1954 – June 8, 2026) was born at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, NY to Vincent Augustus Jenoure and Lydia Lopez Jenoure. Vinny, as everyone knew him, grew up in the Bronx River Housing Projects, attended Public School 102 and Junior High School 127 in the Bronx, and attended Church of the Good Neighbor in...

Jun 7, 2026

Services pending

Jun 7, 2026

Service private

Jun 7, 2026

Doris Marie Browning ,89, of Lanham, Maryland peacefully transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 7th, 2026. She was born on August 21st, 1936, the daughter of Mildred and Bernard Mills, Sr.

Along with her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years James Browning; her brothers: Donald, Bobby, Leonard, Jay and Ray Mills; her sisters:...

Jun 7, 2026

Jun 5, 2026

Rita “Pat” Smith, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born in 1937, Pat was the daughter of the late William C. and Lee Taylor Ryan. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Raymond Ritter Smith (1999); her sister, Mary Lee Finzel (2007); her brother, Mike Ryan (2013); her grandson, Raymond...

Jun 5, 2026

Services private

Jun 5, 2026

Merton L. Canter, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Washington, D.C., in July 1934 to the late Merton L. Canter, Sr. and Mary Canter.

Merton married the love of his life, Mary Etta Canter, in July 1956, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned nearly seven decades. Together they...

Jun 4, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Lois Lisko, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who departed this world on June 4, 2026, at the age of 88. Lois passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends, a testament to the deep bonds she cultivated throughout her life.

Born on April...

Jun 3, 2026

Services private

Jun 2, 2026

Jun 2, 2026

The traveling adventurer, Eli Sasaran, has embarked on his next adventure into the glorious path of eternal life. We celebrate the gift of his life from our God of love. Eli loved to travel the world, especially in the wonderous continent of Africa. He collected many beautiful pictures of animals, waterfalls, hills, and people. He loved to learn about history...

Jun 1, 2026

Sharon Elizabeth Blancke (age 73), passed away at home on June 26.  Born in Washington D.C. She was the beloved daughter of Eugene and Anna Blancke. She was predeceased by her brother William Eugene Blancke.

She is survived by her sister, Carole Shehade (Joe), and nephews: Joe Shehade, Chris Shehade, and Stephen Shehade and niece Katie Smith.

She is also predeceased by...

May 31, 2026

Services private

May 30, 2026

For fifty years, six months and twelve days, Bobbie Lynn Hoye's smile brightened every room she entered with family, friends and associates both near and far. Today, we are holding fast to her unwavering joy, knowing that we have the divine privilege of being a part of the life of one of GOD's special children.

Bobbie was born on November 10,...

May 30, 2026

Born in Arkansas to John Howard Robb and Edith L. Robb, Grammy, along with her family, was a unique blessing from God. She lost her father at age 11 and grew up in St. Louis during the Great Depression and World War II. She met and married Leonard Posa in 1952, and they remained devoted to one another until his...

May 30, 2026

Dr. Francis Shieh, 100, formerly of Shanghai, China died on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his residence in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dr. Shieh was a resident of Upper Marlboro for 56+ years.

Born in Shanghai, China on February 7, 1926, he was the son of the late Professor Wei Yu Xie and Peying Chen. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree...