OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2025

RUTH M BERNARD

Died peacefully and went to heaven on Sept. 15, 2025. Survived by her son Marcel Bernard and wife Lynn, and two adult children Christopher and Melissa. Ruth was retired living in Crofton, MD. Ruth was a librarian, great wife and mom. Loving husband Pat Bernard passed in 2018. We will miss Ruth immensely. Will receive friends and family...

Sep 13, 2025

Gladys Bernadine James was born on January 27, 1948, in Charlotteville, a small fishing village nestled “beyond God’s back” in Tobago. A child of salt air and mango trees, she grew up watching the fishermen cast their nets in the bay and “liming” on the beach with her large, close-knit family, including siblings, Medora, Ermin, Clyde, Violet, and Berdette.

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Sep 12, 2025

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Sep 12, 2025

Virginia “Jenny” Claire DeMaio, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away from cardiac arrest on September 12, 2025, at White Oak Adventist Medical Center in Calverton, Maryland. She was 69.

She was born in Hampton, Virginia, to Patricia Ruth Brenniman and Eugene Sherrod Fulghum Jr., both now deceased. Her father, a Senior Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, was...

Sep 11, 2025

Addie Alletha Ware, age 98, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in her home, surrounded and comforted by her beloved family: daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and William Biggs, and granddaughters Morgan Biggs and Vanessa Lally. A devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and role model, Addie leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering devotion...

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Sep 7, 2025

Mary Jane H. Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Carl and Pat, and her devoted husband/magician/comedian, Dave.

Born on August 19, 1937, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Helen and Berthol Harbrant, Mary...

Sep 6, 2025

David Wayne Bean, beloved father, brother, and friend, was born on January 1, 1963. He was one of the first babies born that year. David was born to parents Wayne Bean and Mary L. Bean. David concluded his earthside journey on 9/6/2025 in his home in Prince George’s County, MD. David is predeceased by his parents and brother, Joseph E....

Sep 4, 2025

Chrysoula (Chris) Ponticas, age 90 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born and raised in Baltimore, the oldest daughter of Luke and Tessea Carman, Baltimore restaurateurs, best remembered for the popular Carman’s Restaurant of the early 1960s.

Chris graduated from Eastern High School and the Bard Avon School in Baltimore. She then was employed by the...

Sep 3, 2025

Munir Loyan Morris, a bright, charismatic, and ambitious young man, was born on December 26, 2006, in Alexandria, Virginia, and left this world far too soon on September 3, 2025, as a passenger in a tragic car accident. He was cherished by all who knew him and will be remembered for his remarkable spirit, infectious humor, and unwavering faith.

Loyan was...

Aug 31, 2025

Sally Marie (Madden) Toohey, 67, of Bowie, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31st, after a courageous battle against cholangiocarcinoma. She was surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 15, 1958 in Washington, DC to Dennis and Teresa Madden (McQuillan). Sally was a graduate of Northwestern High School and received her teaching degree from Salisbury State University. She...

Aug 31, 2025

Joan Stanzel Rosati, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on November 30, 1966, in Westfield, NJ, to Marguerite “Peg” and Rudy Stanzel. Joan lived a life filled with love, kindness, sharp wit, and a deep devotion to her family and friends. Her warm smile and generous spirit...

Aug 29, 2025

Aug 29, 2025

Barry Philip Catelinet, 79, of Bowie, MD, died August 29, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.  Born September 26, 1945 in London, England, son of Philip B. and Rosalind (Hill) Catelinet.  Preceded in death by his parents; sister, June; brothers, Philip and Marcus; nephew, Andrew Lutz and great niece, Emmalyn Walberg.  Survived by his wife, Rebecca S. (Brallier) of 37 years; sons,...

Aug 28, 2025

David William Jones, born on December 18, 1956, in Washington, DC, passed away suddenly on August 28, 2025. He was a beloved figure who personalized the life of everyone he encountered, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness.

David spent his early years in Washington, DC, before moving with his family to Berryville, Virginia, in the early 1960s. During...

Aug 27, 2025

Marco Antonio Garcia, known lovingly as “Tony,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 26, 2025, at the age of 69.

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 24, 1956, Tony immigrated to the United States with his family in 1961. He built a life rooted in hard work and family, dedicating his entire career to Baltimore Steel Erectors in...

Aug 26, 2025

Aug 26, 2025

Mary Kay Daniels Ganning was born on June 15, 1944 to Mary Ennis Keeler and C. Evan Daniels in Orange, N.J.  Raised in Little Falls, NJ with two older brothers, Craig Evan and Glenn Paul (deceased).  Attended Little Falls Elementary #1 and  Passaic Valley High School, graduating from Bucknell University (1966 BA in English) amd Rutgers (1967 MLS).

In 1967, she...