OBITUARIES

Catherine G. Poole

Catherine G. Poole

Feb 4, 2018

Catherine Lenora Grennon Poole was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1923 to William Joseph and Lenora Garrits Grennon in Gretna, Louisiana.  She grew up with her brother William Joseph Grennon, Jr and sister Dorothy May Grennon.  When she was in eighth grade (and during the depths of the great depression) her father moved to Washington DC because he heard...

Anthony Joseph Begenwald, Sr.

Anthony Joseph Begenwald, Sr.

Feb 4, 2018

Anthony J. “Tony” Begenwald, a 54 year resident of Bowie, died suddenly February 4, 2018 at his home.  He was 82. Tony was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.  After graduating High School in 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps.  Upon his release from active duty in 1956, he enrolled at Penn State University where he graduated in...

Jeffrey S. Mischou

Jeffrey S. Mischou

Feb 3, 2018

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Michael P. Long

Michael P. Long

Feb 3, 2018

Michael Patrick Long, a resident of Bowie for over 45 years, died peacefully on Saturday, February 3 surrounded by his wife and children.   He was described by all who knew him as a gentle soul who was kind hearted, compassionate and giving. Bob, as he is known to his family and friends, is survived by his wife Mary Anne, his...

Hermin Stewart

Hermin Stewart

Feb 1, 2018

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Angelia Ferguson-Davis

Angelia Ferguson-Davis

Jan 31, 2018

Peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Dearly beloved daughter of Wilbert and Patricia Ferguson is survived by her loving husband of over 29 years, Mark E. Davis. She is also survived by three sons Erik, Bryan and Mark Davis II; one daughter Krysta Powell (Brandon Powell); 5 grandchildren, Madicyn, Brandon II, Ayrelle, Erik II, and Alexander;...

Billie E. Terrell

Billie E. Terrell

Jan 31, 2018

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Patrick S. Bernard

Patrick S. Bernard

Jan 30, 2018

PATRICK S. BERNARD "Pat"Died and went to Heaven on January 30, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Bernard, and his son, Marcel Bernard who is married to Lynn Bernard. Together, they have two children, Christopher and Melissa Bernard. Pat was retired from the Library of Congress and living in Gambrills, MD. He was just a...

Philip G. Thomas

Philip G. Thomas

Jan 29, 2018

Philip Gordon Thomas, age 85, of Bowie and most recently Annapolis, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at his Annapolis home after a short fight with cancer.  Known to all as “Phil T”, in the two short months since his diagnosis, Phil T was surrounded by his large family and many friends, including in his last days and hours with...

Marion A. Brunner

Marion A. Brunner

Jan 29, 2018

Marion Brunner, a resident of Bowie for more than 50 years, died peacefully on January 29, 2018 at Villa Rosa Nursing Home in Mitchellville, Maryland. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a treasured relative, and a friend to many. She is predeceased by her husband, Arthur of 62 years.  She is survived by her three children: Susan (Alfred)...

Richard L. Hinson, Sr.

Richard L. Hinson, Sr.

Jan 27, 2018

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Thomas E. Estok, Sr.

Thomas E. Estok, Sr.

Jan 27, 2018

Tom Estok of Bowie, MD died peacefully on January 27, 2018, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Louise, his sons, Thomas and James (Laura), his grandchildren, Jessica and Jennifer, and his brother Joseph. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 10 to 11 a.m, at St. Edward the...

Eduardo Cuellar

Eduardo Cuellar

Jan 26, 2018

Eduardo (Ed) Cuellar, 84, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Silver Spring and Bowie MD died peacefully on January 26, 2018, at Tidewell Hospice House.   Ed was born on November 20, 1933 in Laredo, TX. He served in both the Air Force and Army for twenty years including time during the Korean War and Vietnam War. After retiring from the military, he...

Jack Thomas Merkle

Jack Thomas Merkle

Jan 26, 2018

Jack Merkle, 89, of Crofton, Maryland died January 26, 2018 at home, of congestive heart failure after a brief time under Hospice care for Alzheimer's.  He leaves his beloved wife, Stella (Gerus), daughter Melanie and brother Bob, of Columbus, Ohio.  Jack served 20 years in the US Navy, and went around the world on various ships many, many times.  Once...

James "Jim" B. OBranovich

James "Jim" B. OBranovich

Jan 25, 2018

James “Jim” Brian O’Branovich, age 48, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Genesis Fairland Center in Silver Spring, MD. Jim was born in Cheverly, MD on October 29th, 1969 to Richard O’Branovich and Betsy Swain.  He married Denise Hendley on August 7, 2010 in Fishing Creek, MD. Jim grew up in New Carrollton, MD until age 8...

Betty L. Farrar

Betty L. Farrar

Jan 25, 2018

Betty L. Farrar, 79, of Bowie MD, was received into the loving arms of the Lord January 25, 2018 after a long, brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth Farrar of Oxford NC; beloved mother of Linda and James Marks; cherished grandmother of Corbin and Olivia.A graduate of the Women’s College, University of North...

James R. Boswell

James R. Boswell

Jan 25, 2018

James Richard Boswell passed away peacefully Thursday, January 25, 2018.  Jim leaves his beloved wife, of 62 years, Betty.  Loving brother-in-law of Thomas (Gail) Kane, late Maria (Bud) Jones, Kathleen (George) Evans, Joan (late Elwood) Huff, and Rosemary (late Richard) Carroll. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends.  Family will receive friends...

Willie H. Houchens

Willie H. Houchens

Jan 24, 2018

Willie Hynson Houchens Of Hyattsville, MD, passed away January 24, 2018, while surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, DC, September 19th, 1939 to the late George and Willie Houchens. He was the beloved and devoted father of Willie (Kathy) Houchens Jr., Paul Houchens (Deceased), Teri (John) Letzkus, Debra (Gerald) Warga, Christina Houchens, and Regina Houchens. He is also survived...

Ronald F. Hibbard

Ronald F. Hibbard

Jan 23, 2018

Ronald F. Hibbard, age 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at BWMC. He was born May 6, 1948, in Washington D.C, to Charles and Marjorie Hibbard. Ron graduated Bladensburg High School in 1966. He served in the United States Navy for six years.  He worked as an electrician for the Government Printing Office for 30+ years until...

Kazue Sakai Shannon

Kazue Sakai Shannon

Jan 21, 2018

Kazue Sakai Shannon, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 surrounded by her children in Anchorage, Alaska. Kazue was born in Nagoya, Japan the youngest daughter of late Kinzo and Ei Sakai.  She met and married her husband Silas Shannon, Jr. who served in the Air Force during the Korean War.  Kazue had worked as a bookkeeper,...