OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2026

Judith “Judy” Kaye Simpson (LaGue), age 79, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 20, 2026.

Born on October 6, 1946, in Washington, DC, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late William and Vera LaGue. Judy was a lifelong resident of Maryland, having raised her family in Greenbelt and then later moving to Crofton for her...

Feb 19, 2026

Ernest “Ernie” Beall, Jr. of Crofton, MD passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. He was surrounded by family and peacefully.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Ernest E Beall, Sr. And Beatrice Cole (Curtin). He was proceeded by his children Robert Dennis, Steve Beall, Denise King (Dennis),Brian Beall and Ernest E Beall, lll. He had 9 Grandchildren...

Feb 19, 2026

James (Jimmy) Lee Hammett of Brandywine, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 19,2026. James was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sr. and Peggy Hammett; sister, Peggy Hammett and brother, Joseph Hammett Jr.

Born on May 10, 1954, in Washington, D.C, James worked for Prince George's Public Works department for 31 years. After happily retiring on July 1, 2021, he...

Feb 17, 2026

Willie Ruth Rinehart Wheeler, the third of seven children born to the late Willie Mae and Luther Rinehart Sr., was born on October 2, 1927, in McDonald, Pennsylvania. She was 98 years old. Mrs. Wheeler was a long-time resident of Suitland, Maryland. She peacefully succumbed to a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease and passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

After...

Feb 17, 2026

Robert "Mickey" Parreco

We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert “Mickey” Parreco who left us on February 17, 2026 at the age of 85. Mickey was born and raised in Northeast Washington, D.C. 

The friends he made as a kid from Turkey Thicket truly became lifelong as they all continue to reunite for regular luncheons. He took tremendous pride in...

Feb 17, 2026

Rose Marie Collins, 92, of Gambrills, MD., died on February 17, 2026, at Holy Cross Hospital. Born August 12, 1933, in Washington, DC to Frederick F. and Marie W. Frissell, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother Frederick, sisters Adeline, Carrie, and Ida, several nieces and nephews, and her husband Richard S. Collins, Sr.

Rose is survived by her...

Feb 16, 2026

Obituary for Eva Alston

Our Matriarch: A Life Well Lived

On Monday, February 16, 2026, Eva Lillie Alston at 92 years of age, took her eternal rest in the Lord. Eva was born in Jetersville, Virginia on March 22, 1933, to the late Esther Trent Anderson and the late Lewis Windfield Anderson. Eva just so happened to be born on her brother,...

Feb 16, 2026

Richard James “Dick” Otero Sr., 86, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and true innovator, Dick will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit and lifelong dedication to his family and work. 

Born on September 7, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, Dick was the son of the late John and Maria Otero....

Feb 15, 2026

Carole May Clancy went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Carole was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to a large extended family and close network of friends. Carole was born on February 25, 1936 in Cumberland, MD and was the daughter of the late William Harry Lillard and Evelyn Louise (Haese)...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Stavroula ‘’Loula” Margaritis

Loula passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Her life was dedicated to family, friends and sharing delicious greek foods and deserts.

She was born in Velo, Greece and came to the United States in 1956 to join her husband. Together they found success in the food industry.

Loula was preceded by her husband, Pete, parents Yanni and Ourania Strates...

Feb 13, 2026

May 11, 1950 – February 13, 2026

Michael Patrick Benton was born to Paddy and Mary Benton in Washington, D.C. He attended St. Ambrose Elementary School, Archbishop Carroll High School, and Bowie State University before proudly serving in the United States Navy.

Michael devoted his entire life to the well-being of his family. By the age of 25, after the passing of...

Feb 13, 2026

Aníbal Abad Palacios Rojas, beloved father, grandfather, scholar, storyteller, and lifelong student of history and philosophy, passed away peacefully in Annapolis, Maryland, on February 13, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on July 9, 1930, in the district of Marcabal, province of Sánchez Carrión, La Libertad, Peru, Aníbal’s life was rooted in intellectual curiosity and a deep love for culture,...

Feb 12, 2026

Noël Jeanne Beaulac Peters

Noël Jeanne Beaulac Peters died at home in Bowie, MD on February 12, 2026, after a long illness. She was 90 years old.

Noël will be remembered for her beauty, talent, and most of all her kindness.

Born December 21, 1935, in Washington, DC., Noël was the firstborn of Ambassador Willard L. Beaulac and Catherine H. “Caroll” Greene. She...

Feb 11, 2026

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Feb 11, 2026

Eugene Edward Lescroart, Jr., 73, died peacefully at home in Gambrills, Maryland, on February 11, 2026, after a brief hospital stay. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 4, 1952, the son of the late Eugene Lescroart, Sr. and Thelda (Carrillo) Lescroart. His father was a machinery repairman in the U.S. Navy. The family lived in San Diego, California,...

Feb 10, 2026

The service will be livestreamed this morning, Feb. 20, 2026 at 11 AM. Please click on the entire link to view the service.

Forrest Reginald Holt, Sr. “Scoop” was born August 15, 1942, to the late Irene Holt and James Harrison Holt, Jr. at Freedman’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was one of six children: Agnes Fletcher (deceased), Geraldine Smith (deceased),...

Feb 10, 2026

Rose Mary Toth

May 12, 1931 – February 10, 2026

Rose Mary Toth, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Severna Park, Maryland, in the presence of her loved ones.

Born on May 12, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rose was raised in Phoenixville, PA, by her loving foster parents, Henry and Alice Ryan, who later adopted her.

Growing up, during her...

Feb 10, 2026

Please click here to view the services for Ms. Barbara Leonard on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am



Barbara (Mona) Leonard

Born on August 23, 1938, in Mineola, New York, to Lillian and Stephen Mellynchuk, Barabara peacefully passed away on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Mona is survived by her four devoted daughters: Lillian Banchero, Jennifer DiPietro, Sophia Leonard Burns,...