OBITUARIES

Bruce L. Nale

Bruce L. Nale

May 9, 2026

Services private

Judith A. Mallow

Judith A. Mallow

May 9, 2026

Judy Mallow, age 85, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away on May 9, 2026.

Born on February 13, 1941, in Washington, DC, Judy graduated from Northwestern High School in 1958. She spent the majority of her life in Maryland where she raised her three children. She also lived in Florida for 10 years. In 2004, she returned to Crofton, MD where she...

Rochelle Zap

Rochelle Zap

May 9, 2026

Rochelle Zap, a resident of the Annapolis area for over 50 years, died on May 9, 2026. She was 88 years old.

Ricky was born in New York and grew up in the Bronx. She graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts in Art and became a 3rd grade teacher in a New York City public school. She married...

Robert L. Coleman, Jr.

Robert L. Coleman, Jr.

May 7, 2026

Services pending

Rogelio Alfredo Castellanos

Rogelio Alfredo Castellanos

May 7, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rogelio Alfredo Castellanos on May 7, 2026, at the age of 74. Rogelio was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, proud great-grandfather, and cherished friend whose kindness, wisdom, and strength touched all who knew him.

Rogelio was the beloved husband to B. Lucy Castellanos. Together they built a loving family...

George Cameron Creel

George Cameron Creel

May 7, 2026

George C. Creel, Baltimore Gas and Electric Executive

Davidsonville, Maryland — May 7, 2026

In the late 1980’s, a series of safety incidents landed Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission "Watch List.” The CEO at the time called George Creel into his office and directed him, “Go to Calvert Cliffs, live there, and straighten things out!” A career...

Sonia Velasquez-Bello

Sonia Velasquez-Bello

May 7, 2026

Services pending

John "Jiggs" E. McHale

John "Jiggs" E. McHale

May 6, 2026

John E. “Jiggs” McHale, 91¾ (he was very proud of the ¾), of Bowie, MD, entered heaven surrounded by family and friends on May 6, 2026. He was born on May 30, 1934, in Scranton, PA, to Thomas (“Ike”) and Elizabeth (Loftus) McHale, and grew up there. Jiggs always had a joke to share, a warm wish to offer, and...

Jeannette Gardner Yates

Jeannette Gardner Yates

May 5, 2026

Jeannette Yates, 95 of Odenton, Maryland died at home Tuesday May 5, after celebrating her 95th birthday on Monday, May 4!

She was born in a small town of Lonaconing, MD at home where she lived before marrying her husband, William B Yates, Jr. of Frostburg, MD. They were married for 50 years. They met at Frostburg State College where she...

Alma Amelia Robinson

Alma Amelia Robinson

May 4, 2026

Alma Amelia (Bumpas) Robinson, 95, passed away on May 4, 2026, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was surrounded by her family and caregiver, Diana McConnell, at the time of her passing.

Alma was born in Reidsville, Caswell County, NC, on March 14, 1931, the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Ella (Graves) Bumpas.

She was educated in local schools and attended...

Lena Lenkova

Lena Lenkova

May 4, 2026

On May 4th, 2026 Lena Lenkova, 78, passed away surrounded by her loving daughter Milena, son Nako, granddaughter Adelina and her husband Anton, grandson Tony, son-in-law Nick, and great-grandchildren Aiden and August.

For over 9 months, Lena courageously battled stage 4 terminal stomach cancer undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and every available treatment. Despite the physical toll, her spirit remained bright and unshaken....

Elizabeth Ngwari

Elizabeth Ngwari

May 3, 2026

All services pending.

Cicely Tong

Cicely Tong

Apr 29, 2026

Cicely Tong, 98, a long-term resident of Glenn Dale, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1928, in Danielstown, Essequibo, Guyana, South America, to the late Carlos DeFreitas and Julia Ifill. After her father’s passing in 1936, Cicely was raised by her mother and grandparents on their farm, where she helped tend the...

Michael McKinley Wills

Michael McKinley Wills

Apr 29, 2026

Michael McKinley Wills, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He shared 57 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Susan Clarke Wills, a partnership defined by enduring love and commitment.

Michael took great pride in his family, and his legacy lives on through the generations he helped shape. He was the proud father...

George Khoury

George Khoury

Apr 29, 2026

George Shahady Khoury, 95, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on April 29th, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Tiberius, Palestine, George was the beloved child of Shahady and Fadwa Khoury, the beloved brother of Dr. Assad, and his sisters Jamila and Laurice, the beloved husband of Hiam Elias Rebeiz, the beloved father of Rabih, Samar, Ziad, and Sahar, and...