OBITUARIES

Cela Gomez-Showell

Cela Gomez-Showell

Jun 14, 2026

Services pending

Michael A. Neal

Michael A. Neal

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...

Vincent A. Jenoure

Vincent A. Jenoure

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...

Alicia D. Spriggs

Alicia D. Spriggs

Jun 7, 2026

Service private

Doris M. Browning

Doris M. Browning

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:...

Rita P. Smith

Rita P. Smith

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...

Jorge Enrique Filippi

Jorge Enrique Filippi

Jun 5, 2026

Services private

Merton Leroy Canter, Jr.

Merton Leroy Canter, Jr.

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...

Lois Lisko

Lois Lisko

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...

Daniel Paul Weiner

Daniel Paul Weiner

Jun 3, 2026

Services private

Eli John Sasaran, Jr.

Eli John Sasaran, Jr.

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...

Sharon Elizabeth Blancke

Sharon Elizabeth Blancke

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...

Thomas Coleman Ellick

Thomas Coleman Ellick

May 31, 2026

Services private

Bobbie Lynn Hoye

Bobbie Lynn Hoye

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,...