OBITUARIES

Joanne Sakraida

Joanne Sakraida

Apr 1, 2018

Joanne Sakraida December 22, 1945 – April 1, 2018 Of Crofton, MD,  passed away on April 1, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at age 72. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilary R. Sakraida and Lucille Hegner Sakraida, brothers, Robert (Julie) and John. Is survived by her 3 sons, Michael (Molly), Matthew  and Marc Baron (Ellen), and five grandchildren. Also...

Sophie Nezi Magafan

Sophie Nezi Magafan

Apr 1, 2018

Sophie Nezi Magafan, 85, died of a broken heart at her home in Bowie, MD on Sunday April 1, 2018. She was born in 1933 in Meligala, Greece. She survived many things including wars in which she lost her father, an earthquake, the loss of her husband Dimitrios and finally the loss of her beloved son Angelo. Sophie was a...

John H. Swan, Jr.

John H. Swan, Jr.

Mar 31, 2018

John Henry Swan, Jr. was born March 22, 1944 to the late John Henry Swan, Sr. and Cornelia Hunter Swan.  Two children were born in this union--Evelyn Swan and John Swan, the youngest. John graduated from Hughes High School.  Growing up in Cincinnati, he enjoyed arts, painting, drawing, playing music in the band, choir, sports (especially softball and baseball).  After High...

Dennis Walter Straub

Dennis Walter Straub

Mar 29, 2018

On Thursday, March 29, 2018, of Glenn Dale, MD. Loving son of the late Walter and Margaret Straub, dear brother of Denise Carson and her husband Robert Carson, Jr., uncle to Devin Gould, Travis Carson and Jackie Carson. Also survived by a host of loving relatives and friends.  Family will receive friends at the family-owned Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW...

Mazie Fields Downs

Mazie Fields Downs

Mar 25, 2018

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Diane Leach Flanigan

Diane Leach Flanigan

Mar 24, 2018

Diane passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital on March 24th at 9:30 pm.  She is survived by her partner Danny Rosencrance and his family, her brother Robert Leach and her sister-in-law Deanna Leach, niece Lisa Clough and great niece and nephew.  Also, she is survived by many supportive loving friends and will be missed by her cats Benny and Bootsie. ...

Hewitt M. Travis

Hewitt M. Travis

Mar 24, 2018

Hewitt Travis, 87, graduate of Ahoskie, North Carolina High School, passed peacefully away in his sleep March 24th.  He married his high school sweetheart, Earline Morris, and they remained together until her death in 2003.  Hewitt worked his entire career for General Motors before retiring in Bowie, Maryland.  He is survived by his son Lee (and his wife Gina), two...

Ramzy Mossaad Hanna Salama

Ramzy Mossaad Hanna Salama

Mar 23, 2018

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Charles R. Mollman

Charles R. Mollman

Mar 23, 2018

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Lynn C. Duarte

Lynn C. Duarte

Mar 23, 2018

Passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at her mother's residence in Odenton, MD. Lynn lost a three year battle with colon cancer, though truly fought hard for life. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Petro, her husband, Richard Duarte, her three children, Craig Polcen (Stacey Berry), Stacy Campbell (Steven Campbell), Shaun Greene (Raquel Shim), 8 grandchildren (1 on...

Eileen D. Gasior

Eileen D. Gasior

Mar 22, 2018

On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Eileen D. Gasior peacefully passed away at Lakeside Assisted Living, Salisbury, MD after living with Alzheimer’s for 12 years.  Eileen lived in Bowie from 1962 to 2007 in her beloved home on Stonybrook Drive.  She worked for the Department of Commerce for 30 years and the Maryland State Senate for several years after retiring from...

Betty Pauline Swaffield

Betty Pauline Swaffield

Mar 19, 2018

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John F. Carr, Jr.

John F. Carr, Jr.

Mar 19, 2018

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Daniel Chelliah

Daniel Chelliah

Mar 18, 2018

On Sunday, March 18, 2018, Daniel Chelliah of Bowie, MD, unexpectedly passed away in the early morning hours. He is survived by his wife, Annie Chelliah, of Bowie, MD, his son, Santosh Chelliah and wife, Tessie, of College Park, MD, and grandchildren Shayla, Sanjay, and Rania, and his daughter, Shalini Patnaik and husband, Milan, of Nokesville, VA, and grandchildren Noah...

Lowell E. Drinnon

Lowell E. Drinnon

Mar 18, 2018

Lowell Eugene Drinnon lost his long battle with prostate cancer on March 18, 2018. He spent his lifetime taking care of others. He always put everyone ahead of himself. He worked hard his entire life! His family meant more to him than anything. He is survived by one daughter, 47 year old Tammy L. Tipton., and her husband Robert Tipton,,...

Gordon James Storke

Gordon James Storke

Mar 18, 2018

Gordon James Storke On Sunday, March 18, 2018, of West Ocean City, MD. Gordon served in the Marines from 1969 to 1971 and was honorably discharged. He loved his family and everyone loved him. Gordon was an avid Redskins fan. Loving son of Rose Marie Stallone and the late Edward Storke. Beloved father of Gordon Storke and Melissa Reel. Dear...

Ian F. Montie

Ian F. Montie

Mar 18, 2018

After a long battle with cancer, Ian died peacefully in his home on Sunday March 18, 2018, he was 31 years old. He leaves behind his loving wife, Amanda; his devoted mother, Suzanne; one sister, Genevieve Brightwell and her husband, Steve, and nieces, Sylvie and Eva. Ian will be greatly missed in the lives of his family, friends and colleagues.

Dianna M. Wright

Dianna M. Wright

Mar 17, 2018

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Elwyn Vickerie

Elwyn Vickerie

Mar 17, 2018

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Mabel A. Anderson

Mabel A. Anderson

Mar 15, 2018

Mabel "Alene" Anderson born in Virginia to Mabel V. & David L. Whetzel passed on March 15th at Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD. She is predeceased by her three sisters Margie Cassidy, Ruby Kesterson, Hazel Robinson and brother Huffie L Whetzel as well as her first husband James Grissett Sr. and second husband Richard "Clark" Anderson.?Alene is survived by...