OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2025

Jul 2, 2025

Family is planning services at a later date.

Jul 1, 2025

Jul 1, 2025

Jun 29, 2025

Jun 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Allen James Veasey

With heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of Allen James Veasey on June 28, 2025, at the age of 85. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Allen was deeply loved and respected by all who knew him. 

Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Clifton Allen Veasey and Laura Virginia Bingham, Allen enjoyed attending minor league...

Jun 26, 2025

Lawrence Edgar Ploor, age 93 of Bowie MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 26, 2025. Born on 7/18/1932 in Suitland MD, he was the son of Ida and Frank Ploor. Larry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, affectionately called PopPop by his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Kay Small...

Jun 25, 2025

JOHN “JACK” KING GALLEHER JR

December 21, 1935 – June 25,2025

Please click here to find the Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Galleher.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Galleher on June 25, 2025 at the age of 89. He was a beloved husband of Mary for 64 years, father, grandfather, brother, and friend...

Jun 24, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Mr. Winston Chen on Monday, July 07, 2025 at 11:00am.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Winston ‘Jimmy’ Chen, age 75, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a long and heroic battle with illness.

Jimmy was born on December 9, 1949, in Mullett Hall, Clarendon, Jamaica, to Vincent Chen...

Jun 24, 2025

Maureen Anne Rickford, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, friends, and caregivers. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, on September 26th, 1943, she was the heart and soul of her family. Maureen emigrated from Guyana to Toronto, Canada, where she lived until moving to reside in Maryland.

She was the daughter of the...

Jun 23, 2025

Jun 23, 2025

Jun 23, 2025

Mary Lucille Cocke

“Lucille”

November 7, 1936 – June 23, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Lucille Cocke, who departed from this world on June 23, 2025, with her adoring children by her side.

Born on November 7, 1936, in Tulsa, OK, Lucille brought immense joy, love, and light into our...

Jun 22, 2025

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Rodney (Rod) Jon Jago on June 22, 2025. He died peacefully in his home in Spring Arbor, Crofton, Maryland, where he lived with his wife Joann Jago. Rodney, son of Florence and John Jago, was born on January 9, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rodney is survived by his beautiful...

Jun 21, 2025

Mario Marques of Greenbelt, MD passed away peacefully June 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 97.

Born March 26, 1928, in Taunton, Mass., he joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. After an Honorable Discharge, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering at the University of Texas. While in school,...

Jun 20, 2025

Born on November 3, 1964 in Washington, DC, Justine was the middle child born to Freddie Kerby and Angela Petralia Knepp. She was raised in Clinton, MD, and graduated from Towson University in 1986.

While attending a wedding in May of 1987, Justine met her future husband, Michael A. Novy. They were married in October of 1988 and resided in Clinton,...

Jun 20, 2025

John Panagiotopoulos (1931–2025)

John Panagiotopoulos of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in 1931 in the village of Koukorachi near Kalamata, Greece, he entered the world as the sole survivor of triplets. His early life was shaped by the hardships of World War II, experiences that forged his enduring resilience and strength...

Jun 19, 2025

Jun 19, 2025

Bernard Elliott Nelson was born on June 16, 1954 to Ramona and Thomas Bernard Nelson, Jr. in Baltimore, MD.  His grandparents, Phoebe and Thomas Bernard Nelson, Sr. adopted him after his parents separated.

Growing up, he attended St. Katherine's Episcopal Church where he served as an altar boy.  He was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Frederick Douglass...

Jun 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grammy, Daughter, Sister, and Best Friend

August 8, 1960 – June 19, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the passing of Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald, our cherished “Mommers” and Grammy, a woman of deep grace, gentle strength, and boundless love. Mary passed peacefully on June 19, 2025, surrounded by the family who adored her.

Mary...