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 14, 2025

Vivian (Bibbie) Warden was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters and brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Jaimi and Bibbie D., and her granddaughter, Alison. She is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

She enjoyed gardening and playing with her power tools, the beach, sewing with her granddaughter, going to the Sugarloaf Crafts Fair, and...

Sep 13, 2025

For those not able to attend the service in person, please click on the link below. The livestream will begin at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2025.

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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...

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

Barbara passed away in her home on September 12, 2025. She was born January 4, 1932 in New Haven Connecticut to Alden and Charlotte Smith. Married to Robert Anderson who passed away in 2006, she is survived by her son, Doug, his wife Janice and her daughter Valerie. Barbara is survived by six grandchildren; Blake, Alena, Paul, Andrew, Peter, Sarah...

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...

Sep 9, 2025

Michelle Lee Poole, a vibrant and unforgettable spirit, passed away at the age of 48, surrounded by love and memories that will last a lifetime.



She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, cherished sister, and dear friend whose presence left a mark on every heart she touched.



Michelle is lovingly survived by her three children, Christian Washington, Quentin Washington, and Ariana Washington,...

Sep 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michelle Diana Roberson-TrotterMay 19, 1954 – September 9, 2025

Michelle Diana Roberson-Trotter was born on May 19, 1954, in New York City to Johnnie Mae Davis and Eddie Lee Roberson. She was raised in the Bronx, surrounded by the love of her extended family, including her cherished aunts and uncles. As a child, she found joy in...

Sep 8, 2025

Sep 7, 2025

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...

Sep 1, 2025

Sep 1, 2025

Paul McKenna, age 66, of Crofton, MD passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at his home.  He was born on November 13, 1958 in Queens, NY to the late Eileen Sutherland McKenna and John E. McKenna.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann McKenna, daughter Mariessa McKenna, granddaughters Zara and Kaiya, his siblings Peter McKenna...

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

Born on May 22, 1942 in Grier, South Carolina and later moved to Washington, DC where she attended public schools. She later worked at the Hot Shoppe restaurant and as Teacher in the DC Public Schools. She later went with her passion to become a seamstress and a very good one. She made designer like bras for the company she...