OBITUARIES

Nov 9, 2020

 Richard Carl Truesdell, 84, a retired Commander in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, died 11/9/2020 of cancer.  He was a longtime resident of Crofton, Maryland.

Cdr. Truesdell was born in Los Angeles, CA, graduating from the University of Southern California where he majored in architecture and city planning.  While in high school he enlisted in a U.S. Navy Seabee Reserve...

Nov 9, 2020

Nov 9, 2020

William McCarthy Davis, ("Bill") passed away this week at the age of 55 after anarduous battle with cancer.Bill was born on February 6, 1965, in Arlington, VA, to Robert Aloysius Davis andMary Elizabeth Davis. He grew up in Bowie, MD, alongside his five siblings: KayEllen, Theresa Lynn, Robert Aloysius Jr., Penelope Susan, and Stacy Colleen.Bill went to high school at...

Nov 9, 2020

Anna (Pavlakos) Sotirakos passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, on November 9, 2020. Anna was born on September 19, 1939.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ioannis (John). They were married on July 30, 1960. Also by her parents Kostantinos and Yiannoula Pavlakos and her brothers Andrew and Theofilos.

She is survived by her...

Nov 9, 2020

 Dunkirk- Shirley Jean Marin beloved Aunt and a long time resident of Calvert County, died Monday the 8th of November at Medstar Washington Hospital Center.

Shirley was predeceased by her father Robert Martin and mother Audry Martin. Shirley was dearly loved by all who knew her.

Born in 1938 in Washington, DC Hospital for women. Shirley worked for the Department...

Nov 8, 2020

Nov 7, 2020

Ret. Cmdr. Freddie D. Mitchell, Jr. of College Park, MD, passed away on October 25, 2020. His lovely wife, Levesta Phillips Mitchell, of 66 years and College Park, MD, joined him in heaven on November 7, 2020. They met while attending Morgan State University. Their long-enduring love afforded them to enjoy a wonderful and long career for Freddie in the...

Nov 7, 2020

The Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Matthew Herron will begin at 11:00AM on Friday, November 13th.

On Saturday, November 7th, 2020, Matthew Herron, loving father, son, and brother passed away at the age of 30.Born September 21, 1990, to Bruce and Cathy Herron. He grew up in Manassas, Virginia, where he enjoyed skateboarding and working on cars with...

Nov 7, 2020

John L. Ratke II (Larry)

May 10, 1953 – November 7, 2020

 

It is with great sadness that Sandy, Johnny and Billy announce the passing of their husband and father John Lawrence Ratke II, on Saturday, November 7, 2020 due to complications of congestive heart failure.  John is survived by his wife of 38 years Sandra A. Ratke (Sandy);...

Nov 4, 2020

Rev. James Dewart Brassard, 63, passed away at his home on November 4. James was born to Rev. LaVern and Mary Brassard on December 9, 1956 in Connell, Washington, and spent his boyhood in Vancouver, WA. He graduated from Whitworth College in 1979 and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1984. In 1994, he married the love of his life, Andrea Belanus,...

Nov 4, 2020

Nov 2, 2020

   

Mary Ann McKeogh, September 14, 1945 – November 2, 2020

By Dave Caithamer, friend and colleague

I became friends with Mary Ann McKeogh while we both worked for the Office of Migratory Bird Management in the 1990s.  Mary Ann was the assistant to the Population and Habitat Assessment Section Chief during these years.  Her office was about in the...

Nov 1, 2020

William M. McCoy Sr. “Bill”

3/29/1935-11/1/2020

 

William McCoy Sr. of Gambrills, MD passed away peacefully.  He is survived by his devoted wife Susie, his children Laura, William Jr., Catherine, Erin, and Ryan.  Along with his 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  William worked as a salesman in the kitchen cabinet industry.  He loved football, golf, coaching, horse racing, the beach,...

Oct 30, 2020

Oct 29, 2020

Oct 29, 2020

Oct 29, 2020

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Thomas J. Opilla. The Live Stream will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, December 12th, 2020.

Thomas passed away on October 30, 2020.  Born on April 23, 1947 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Thomas attended St. Peters Prep, Jersey City, NJ (1960-1962).  He graduated from Good Counsel High School,...

Oct 27, 2020

Oct 27, 2020

On October 27, 2020 Cathy Gallagher suddenly passed away peacefully at the age of 63. Beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, John J. Gallagher. Married for 40 years.

Cathy was born on September 23, 1957 to William A. Mecca Jr., and the late Maria D. Mecca (Rao). Cathy grew up in Bowie, MD with her family including her sister...

Oct 27, 2020

The Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Darrell Clayton will begin at 6:00pm on Friday, November 6th, 2020.

Darrell L Clayton “Dee” to his friends was born on June 11, 1973 in Colorado Springs to his loving parents Michael and Bortel Clayton.  He was a product of the Prince George’s County School System graduating from Suitland High School...