OBITUARIES

Alvin Earl Crook, Sr.

Alvin Earl Crook, Sr.

May 25, 2018

Earl Crook of Bowie Maryland died Friday, May 25, 2018 at his home.  Beloved Husband of the late Rebecca Ann Crook.  Loving father of Alvin Crook Jr. of Lanham, Donna (Ray) Lewis of Prince Frederick and Debora (James) Blevins of Bowie; grandfather of Becca, Brandy, Josh, Nick and Sean; great grandfather of Saniyah; brother of Alice, Lloyd, Robert, Wayne, Paul...

Dorothy Lillian Polser

Dorothy Lillian Polser

May 25, 2018

Dorothy Lillian Polser was 94 when she passed on May 25th. She was born in New York City and a resident of Bowie Maryland for the past 55 years. After raising three children she returned to school and earned her bachelor and master’s degrees in education from Bowie State College. She taught 4th and 5th grades at High Bridge and...

Gordon L. Dorn

Gordon L. Dorn

May 25, 2018

Sadly, on Friday, May 25, 2018, Gordon Dorn, our beloved father, passed away peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  It was four months and one week since the loss of his wife and our mother, Phyllis Kathryn Dorn (nee Thorne).  Phyllis passed away on January 18, 2018.  He was very heart broken by her loss as they were together for...

Dorothy G. Dail

Dorothy G. Dail

May 24, 2018

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Cynthia R. Belcastro

Cynthia R. Belcastro

May 24, 2018

January 21, 1969 - May 24, 2018 Cynthia (Cindy) Renae Prescott Belcastro born in Reform AL passed away on May 24, 2018 after fighting cancer for 4 years. She grew up in southern Georgia and was proud to be a Southern Bell. She was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving 4 years active duty and 12 years reserves....

Melvin Ervin Tumlin

Melvin Ervin Tumlin

May 24, 2018

Bowie:  Melvin Ervin Tumlin age 83, died Thursday May 24, 2018, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland.  He was a former graduate of Oxford University in London, England and Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. Mr. Tumlin is survived by his wife Shirley Tumlin, one older sister Thelma, one sister-in-law, three brothers-in-law and many many nieces, nephews and friends....

Edward Charles Merkel

Edward Charles Merkel

May 23, 2018

Edward (Eddie) C. Merkel On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Eddie passed away at age 57 as result of multiple strokes at Doctors hospital, Lanham Maryland. Eddie was a loving family member and friend to all that knew him. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Merkel and brothers and sisters, August “John” Merkel, (Cathy), Donna Kreitzer, (Rick), Carolyn Merkel and...

Herschul S. Braspenninckx

Herschul S. Braspenninckx

May 22, 2018

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Dorothy Goldberg

Dorothy Goldberg

May 19, 2018

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Andrew C. Hanko

Andrew C. Hanko

May 19, 2018

On Saturday, May 19, 2018 of New Carrollton, MD. Andy, the last surviving of nine children to Andrew and Susan (Dragonosky) was born in Edwardsville, PA on June 23, 1930. Beloved husband of the late Irene Hanko; father of Andrea Heel (Ingo), Andrew J. Hanko (Carol), Mary Sullivan, Elaine Greene (Chip), Janet Klotz (William) and Michael Hanko (Trish).  He is...

Debra June Ruffing

Debra June Ruffing

May 19, 2018

Debra June Ruffing Mills, born March 22, 1958, was suddenly called home to be with the Lord and reunited with her son Nicholas Ruffing on May 19, 2018. Debra was a graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School where she played basketball. She attended the University of Maryland - College Park and continued her education in Health Care at Georgetown University....

Christina M. Duley

Christina M. Duley

May 19, 2018

On Saturday, May 19, 2018, passed away peacefully. She was pre-deceased by her husband Robert A. Duley. Christina is survived by her daughter Linda Biddy and granddaughter Amanda. She was a long time member of St. Barnabas Church of the Deaf, Order of Eastern Star and Women of the Moose. Family will receive friends Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 10...

Josephine J. Shakra

Josephine J. Shakra

May 17, 2018

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William "Bill" Rufus Witt, Jr.

William "Bill" Rufus Witt, Jr.

May 14, 2018

On Monday, May 14, 2018, of Bowie, MD. Bill was a member of Bowie Elks Lodge #2309, American Legion Post 66, Fleet Reserve Club of Annapolis and Retired Officers Association. Beloved husband of Maureen A. Witt, father of one son and one daughter. Dear brother of the late Marie White, Ralph, Eugene and Francis Witt.  Family will receive friends on...

James Mitchell Foreman

James Mitchell Foreman

May 14, 2018

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William Patrick Murphy

William Patrick Murphy

May 14, 2018

William Patrick Murphy, age 60, a lifelong resident of Bowie, MD, passed away on May 14, 2018.Born May 5, 1958, Patrick was the son of William Wesley Murphy, Jr. , and Gertrude Paprotka, both deceased. He is survived by an aunt and uncle, Trautchen and George Setta; an aunt, Jean Murphy; and cousins Dr. Charles E. Murphy, Jr., Donna Ahlstedt,...

Nancy K. Tinsley

Nancy K. Tinsley

May 13, 2018

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Paul Luebkert, Sr.

Paul Luebkert, Sr.

May 13, 2018

On Sunday, May 13, 2018, Paul Luebkert, Sr. passed away peacefully after a long battle with lung cancer.  Paul was born in Washington, DC to Malcolm and Chantal (Brew) Luebkert, the third of four children. Paul is survived by his brothers Robert Luebkert and Malcolm Luebkert, Jr and sister, Joan Kent.  The Luebkerts were raised in Cheverly, MD and spent...

Michael Shawn Marr

Michael Shawn Marr

May 11, 2018

Our beloved Michael passed away on May 11, 2018 in Atlanta, GA where he practiced law for many years. Mike was born in Washington, D.C. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted family, Mother, Shirley Marr of Upper Marlboro, MD, brothers and sisters, Jerry Marr of Upper Marlboro, MD, Judy Eaddy (Ray) of Ashburn VA, Sheryl Williams (Edward) of York, PA,...

Joan A. Kennedy

Joan A. Kennedy

May 11, 2018

Joan Kennedy, of Bowie, Md., passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, 3 brothers and 1 child. Beloved mother of Kevin, Diane and Paul. Treasured grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her daughter in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was born in 1932 in...