OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2020

PREAMBLE: “FOR HE HIMSELF KNOWS OUR FRAME: HE IS MINDFUL THAT WE ARE BUT DUST” PSALM 103:14

 

Indeed, God knows our frame, that we are but dust and as for the days of man, they are like grass. As the flowers of the field, so he flourishes, when the wind has passed over it, it is no more.

 

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Sep 8, 2020

Stella [Stavroula Charuhas] Higgs died peacefully on September 8, 2020 after an extended illness.     Loving mother of Veronica Higgs and Regina (Bob) Zick; cherished grandmother of Robert (Morgan), Jason (Anna), and Michael (Alison) Zick, and great grandson Henry. Stella is also survived by her brother Peter (Helen) Charuhas, and many dear relatives and friends both here and in...

Sep 7, 2020

Helen passed away peacefully at the age of 87 from natural causes on 09/07/2020.

Helen Antionette Cruickshanks was born in Mt Vernon, New York to Walter Sharp & Evangeline Ruth Cruickshanks. They lived in Ohio from early in her life until her high school years. The family then moved from Ohio to Worcester, MA.  After graduating high school in MA,...

Sep 7, 2020

Jeanne Vanyo Ryan of Bowie, Maryland passed peacefully on September 6, 2020 after a brief illness. She was 90 years old.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Veronica and John Vanyo; her husband, Joel Kenneth Ryan, and her son, Joel Bradley Ryan. She is survived by daughter, Vanessa Ryan (husband Earl); son, Darrell S Ryan (wife Mariela), and...

Sep 7, 2020

On Monday, September 7th 2020, Larry Lambro Vakoutis of Baltimore; beloved husband of the late Stephanie Vakoutis (nee Stamas); devoted father of Alexis Vakoutis, Gia Lericos and her husband Bill; loving grandfather to Nicholas Lesser, Sofia and Petey Lericos; dear brother to John Vakoutis and Stassa Vakoutis and son of the late George and Angelina Vakoutis.

Larry lived a full...

Sep 5, 2020

   Michael Wayne Peters, born March 23rd, 1948 in Lynwin, West Virginia, to Sue Peters (Ashe) and Willard Peters. Lately from Rehoboth Beach. Preceded in death by his husband of 47 years, Peter Kokinas, sister Ruth Runyon and brother Dennis Peters. Survived by his sister Reva Scott and her husband Ted Scott, and his brother Bill Peters and his wife...

Sep 5, 2020

Philip Harris Poindexter,74, of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly at his residence on September 5, 2020. He was born in Nathalie, Virginia on February 14, 1946 to Wallace Lankford and Susie Geraldine Poindexter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Maxine Y. Poindexter; brother, Lankford E. Poindexter and nephew, Stefan A. Poindexter.

Philip was baptized...

Sep 5, 2020

Sep 4, 2020

Please click here to view the Live-stream of the Funeral Service for Mrs. Nwade at 11:00am on Wednesday, September 16th.

Elder Ezinne Nneoma Bessie Uloma Nwade fondly called Mummy Nwade Gburugburu and Diamond Mother by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, in-laws, close relatives and friends, was born in Ntalakwu, Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, Nigeria to the...

Sep 3, 2020

Please click here to view the livestream of the Funeral Service for Ms. Opal Swan. Livestreaming will begin at 12:00pm on Monday, September 21, 2020.   Opal Jeannette Allen Swan. was born September 21, 1946 to the late Pastor Hobert Allen, Sr. and Inez Dobbs Allen.  Six children were born to this union--John Wesley, JB, AD (twins), Samuel Marshall, Hobert...

Sep 3, 2020

John Michael Saul of Upper Marlboro, and beloved husband of Kathleen, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, Thursday, September 3, 2020.  He was a wonderful helper to many.  A former Marine and an Agreement Analyst with the International Association of Machinist.  He was also an Advertising Specialist with Halo Branded Solutions for 25 years.  Loving father to Glenn...

Sep 1, 2020

It’s with great sadness that Frank John Smith 66 years young of Bowie, MD died suddenly on September 1, 2020.

He was a great Husband, Father, Pops and Friend.   He leaves behind his wife Patty, children, Erica (Sean), Jason (Amelia) step children, Christy (Jason) Sean (Amanda) Matthew (Sam) And 7 grandkids:  Aubrey, Julianne, Lily, Rory, Palmer, Oliver & Saylor. ...

Aug 31, 2020

HARPER Jr., William Thomas 91, departed this life on August 31, 2020.  He was married to Ethel Brown Harper (deceased), and survived by one son, William (Tom) Harper, III; four daughters, Rhonda, Ava, Frieda and Donita; two grandsons, Brent (Courtney) and Marcus, one granddaughter, Nicole and one great grandson, Brent Jr. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin...

Aug 29, 2020

Click here to view the Livestream of the Funeral Service which will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, September 11th

 

Nannie Maxine Dozier passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, in her home on August 29, 2020.Maxine was born in Washington DC on July 13, 1930 where she lived with her grandmother, mother, aunt, and two sisters. She...

Aug 28, 2020

  In loving memory of Ismael “Tony” Diaz, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 11, 1953 and passed away August 28, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife Rose; his children, Anthony (Brittany), Tenley, and Stephen; his sister Jennie Guilbaud and brother Chris Flester.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sgt. Ismael Diaz and Hilda Aponte...

Aug 28, 2020

              “I Miss You Mom” I awake each morning to start a new day But the pain of losing you never goes away. I go about the things I have to do And as the hours pass again I think of you. I want to call you and just hear your voice Then I...

Aug 27, 2020

All services are private.

Aug 26, 2020

Please click here to view the live-stream of the Funeral Service for Ms. Spittle. 

The live-stream for Ms. Spittle will begin 10:00am, on Saturday, Saturday 19th, 2020.

Virginia H. Spittle, 90, was born on December 27, 1929 in New York City, NY, the only child of the late Gustaf and Virginia Holmquist. At a young age, the family...

Aug 25, 2020

Elia Maria Zambrana (98) of College Park Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born in Puerto Rico, one of 10 children, graduated from high school and secretarial school, before taking a job in the mid-1940’s working for the Department of Navy in Washington DC for almost 30 yrs. And though her husband was in the Army,...

Aug 24, 2020

Sia was the most beautiful soul to ever walk this planet. When she smiled she lit up an entire room. She was kind. She was generous. She put others before herself, every time. She was funny and she was happy. Sia was beautiful in every possible way.

She grew up dancing with her sisters, Katerina and Eleni. She was the...