OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2018

John K. Swisher, 52On September 15, 2018, beloved son of Jack (deceased) and Linda Swisher, died suddenly from cancer complications.  He is survived by his mother, his brothers; Steven, Richard and David; his son Joshua; nieces Stacy and Baylie; nephew Steve, Jr. and a large extended family.

Sep 14, 2018

It is with extremely heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Steve Gifford announce his passing on Friday September 14, 2018. Steve passed away peacefully, at his home under Hospice Care in Edgewater, Md. with his beloved wife at his side. He lost his hard battle with Head and Neck Cancer (Laryngeal Cancer) after two years of fighting.

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Sep 13, 2018

Bernadine Marie Huston, age 68 of Bowie, Maryland, left this earth on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob, her father MSGT Mac J Henderson, her mother Phyllis Henderson, her older sister Mary Kay, and infant daughter Jessica Anne. She is survived by her son, Samuel D Huston and his wife Melissa, her...

Sep 12, 2018

Mark Smith, 61 years of age and resident of Bowie, MD; passed away after his short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones September 12, 2018. Born in Boston MA, the son of a Navy officer, he spent most of his childhood living in many different parts of the world. Eventually, his journey took him to Towson where he...

Sep 12, 2018

Penny Ellen Henderson (nee Holland), born January 21, 1943, died at home surrounded by loved ones on September 12, 2018. 

Penny, daughter of James Valentine Holland, Jr. and Lois Holland (Horton), was born into a loving family in St. Louis, Missouri.  Penny’s extended family included her paternal grandparents James Valentine Holland and Mary Elizabeth Holland (O’Neill), her maternal grandparents Horace...

Sep 8, 2018

Sep 8, 2018

Jane Alice Jepsen White, a shining example of devotion to God and family, passed away on Saturday September 8 at her home in Annapolis, MD, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her children as she was welcomed into the arms of God and of her beloved husband, Arthur “Buggy” White.

Jane was born June 8, 1933 in...

Sep 7, 2018

Sep 6, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018, with family nearby, at the age of 85. He retired from the U.S. Information Agency Voice of America, as a journalist (29 years).  Additionally, he held his own firm (Mellits Fire Equipment) for many years, for the sales and the distribution of fire extinguishers and fire equipment cabinets ... known as the...

Sep 6, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

On Tuesday September 4, 2018, Norman V. Maxwell was reunited with his wife.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful friend, and dedicated worker.  Norm shared his love, advice, guidance, and spirit with all.  He loved his country and supported the military, wounded warriors, autism, and cancer services. 

Born in Iowa in 1938 and then...

Sep 2, 2018

On Sunday, September 2, 2018, of Bowie, MD.  Loving son of the late Charles and Shirley Moreland. Dear brother of Dianne Moreland, nephew of Connie and Donnie Karpman (Donnie), Mary Fletcher, Kenneth Clanton and Leslie Clanton. Also survived by a host of loving cousins and friends. Predeceased by aunts Valerie Sexton and Barbara Adkins. Family will receive friends on Thursday,...

Aug 31, 2018

Died peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2018. Born in Paris, France, she moved as an infant to her father’s home in Thessaloniki, Greece, where she lived with her family until coming to the United States in 1955. She married Alvin Swerdlin (now deceased), was an entrepreneur and built a family business. She was kind and loving to her...

Aug 29, 2018

James “Jim” Griffin, 74, of Bowie, MD passed away on August 29, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born on February 20, 1944 to Lawrence and Flora Griffin in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a loving father of two and devoted husband to wife Eileen, with whom he would have celebrated 53 years of marriage on October 7,...

Aug 29, 2018

Richard Townsend Hibbard passed away in Lanham, MD August 29, 2018 after a brief stay at Doctors Community Rehab and Patient Care Center. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William Donald Hibbard and Enid Townsend Hibbard. He and his brother, William Donald Hibbard, Jr. were raised and educated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

After Richard’s graduation from Ohio University...

Aug 28, 2018

Annette Christman Duckworth, 74, of Crofton, MD died peacefully at home in the presence of her family on August 28, 2018 after a 19 year battle with breast cancer. She was born July 23, 1944 in Queens, NY and graduated from St. Angela Hall Academy. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1965 with a B.A. degree in Mathematics from The...

Aug 28, 2018

Dolores “Dee” Williams (nee DeKraft) born in York, Pennsylvania on August 6, 1931.  She entered Heaven’s gate on August 28, 2018 at the age of 87 after battling years of breast and lung cancer.   A woman who enjoyed cooking for her family especially on holidays.  For many years she enjoyed dancing and playing pinochle with friends at the Seven Courts...

Aug 27, 2018

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Aug 27, 2018

Traci Lynn Henry Baldwin

Born: Sept. 25, 1973, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Aug. 27, 2018.  Traci was a wonderful wife, mother and friend.  She is survived by: Ray (Husband), Brittany (Daughter), Brian (Son), Steven (Father), Dorothy (Mother), Melissa (Sister), Chris (Brother-in-Law), Maggie & Anne (Nieces), Ray (Father-in-Law) and Joan (Mother-in-Law).  She worked at Dental...