OBITUARIES
Tanya Lea Rainey-Howard
Jan 20, 2018
Tanya's family was originally from Madagascar and settled in Gainesville, Virginia. Mother, Loretta Lee Martin, married Robert L. Watson and moved to Washington, DC where Tanya Lea Watson was born on October 16, 1955. Adopted by her mother’s second husband, Carleton E. Rainey, her name then changed to Tanya Rainey. Tanya attended college at Howard University then started working. She...
Phyllis K. Dorn
Jan 18, 2018
Phyllis Kathryn Dorn, nee Thorne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was surrounded by her family.Phyllis was born in December of 1930. She was the daughter of Bessie Marie Thorne (Smith) and Wallace Edwin Thorne of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She was the second of their five children. Phyllis was a 1948 graduate of Marlboro High School. After...
Marian J. Bruner
Jan 13, 2018
On January 13, 2018, Marian Jeanette Bruner, age 102, of Bowie, Md, went to be with her Lord. She was preceded in death by her father George H. Bruner, her mother Julia (Waterstradt) Bruner and her sister Marjorie Eileen Bruner. Well loved by everyone who knew her, she leaves a plethora of family, friends, admirers and loved ones to cherish her memory. In...
Harriet Buckley
Jan 13, 2018
Harriet Smith Buckley, 94, went to our Lord on January 13, 2018. Originally from Clarksburg, WV. A longtime resident of MD and worked at the Washington Convention Bureau. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband John “Buck” and son Ricky. She leaves her daughters Terry (Terry) Osman, Pat (Joe) Likens,...
John Albert Leese
Jan 12, 2018
Dr. John Albert Leese, PhD, 85, passed away January 12, 2018. He was born in Manchester, MD on December 6, 1932 to Raymond and Hilda Leese. He graduated from Dover High School in 1950 and served on active duty in the Navy from 1951 to 1955. He received a bachelor's degree from Penn State University, a Master's degree in Meteorology...
Guice Tinsley
Jan 12, 2018
On Friday, January 12, 2018, Guice Tinsley, Lt. Col USAF Ret and 20 year retiree with the FAA, died in his home in Upper Marlboro, MD. He was 86 years old. Devoted husband of Nancy K. Tinsley; beloved father of Terry L. Tinsley, Tracy Tinsley, Michael Tinsley and Tammy Tinsley. Cherished grandfather of Shelly, Stephanie, Michael, Matthew, Katie, Alex, Maggie...
Mary F. Killerlane
Jan 10, 2018
Mary F. Killerlane of Prince George's County passed peacefully on January 10th. Mary was retired from Prince George's Community College and enjoyed her retirement years surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchild.
Melvin Everett Chambers
Jan 10, 2018
"25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11: 25-26 (KJV)"Melvin Everett Chambers is lovingly remembered as a gregarious and generous fellow. He honorably served his country as an accomplished...
Shirley G. Sperier
Jan 10, 2018
Surrounded by her admiring family, on January 10, 2018, the loving spirit of Shirley Guidry Sperier was released to God. Shirley was born in New Orleans on January 8, 1925 to Henry and Stella (Rosselli) Guidry. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Alex. She was the mother of Maureen Sapero and mother-in-law of Bill...
William Michael Aberg
Jan 10, 2018
William (Billy) Michael Aberg, 60, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in his apartment in Washington, DC. He was predeceased by his father, William (Bill) A. Aberg, Jr., and his mother, Catherine Cavanaugh Aberg. He was born in Washington, D.C. on January 26, 1957, and initially lived in West Hyattsville, MD. His family moved to Bowie, MD, in...
Irene T. Hirschmann
Jan 8, 2018
Irene passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018 (at age 87), joining her late husband of 50 years, Johann (Hans) Alfred Hirschmann; her late sister, Luitgard Eads; and her late brother Helmut Atz, in eternal rest and peace. Irene was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her three children, daughter Monika Moore...
Larry E. Lockley, Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
Obituary Larry Ernest Lockley, Sr. was born on January 23, 1937 to Cyrus Ernest and Cora Griffin Lockley in Gloucester County, Virginia. He was the 4th of 8 children and the oldest son. He departed his earthly life on Sunday, January 7, 2018. He grew up in the Woods Crossroads area and was baptized and joined the Morning Glory Baptist...
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