OBITUARIES
Jane S. Callahan
Dec 29, 2017
Jane Ellen Skelly Callahan of Crofton, MD died peacefully at home on December 29, 2017. She was born on April 1, 1921 in Ralston, PA to the late Thomas F. and Alma Breen Skelly. She graduated from Ralston High School and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from Pennsylvania State University where she was a member...
Shirley Jeanne Maxwell
Dec 29, 2017
On Friday, December 29, 2017, Shirley Jeanne “Nana”, beloved wife of William E. Maxwell for 66 years, went to heaven peacefully in her sleep. Devoted mother of Drema Kay, Deborah Jeanne (deceased), and Linda Sue. She is survived by her brother, Jack, five grandchildren Brian, Kristen, Matthew, Tara, and Emily and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at First Baptist...
John "Skip" Oliver Radowich
Dec 29, 2017
On Friday, Dec 29, 2017, John (Skip) Radowich, aged 67, died unexpectedly at his home. Skip was born in Baltimore, MD and spent his earliest years living in Philadelphia and Chicago before moving to New Carrollton, MD. He attended St. Mary's parochial school where he met his future wife, Sharon, in the 6th grade. Skip went on to graduate from...
Sharon B. Wacenske
Dec 28, 2017
Born on 6 April 1943 to Ralph and Winifred Buys. She attended Wayne Central Schools from kindergarten through graduation in 1961. Following High School, Sharon attended Nursing School. She was a nurse in a nursing home for a few years until shortly after her wedding to Richard H. Wacenske on 6 October 1962. She and Richard raised four children: Karen,...
Myles T. O'Reilly
Dec 27, 2017
Myles O'Reilly was a devoted family man, in his own way a loving father, and renown for his sense of humor and love of both his immediate an extended family.Myles was one of 9 children, having 5 brothers and 3 sisters, all older than him, some by quite a bit. His own Dad passed away when he was seven, and...
Robert Stephen Johnson
Dec 27, 2017
Robert (Bob) Johnson, of Bowie, Md., went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Louise Maehler Johnson, four children, Nancy (John) Cox, Steve (Debbie) Johnson, Anne (Dale) Armstrong and Rebecca (Scott) Felter, as well as thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Bob was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1927 and moved to Washington,...
Carol A. Wiser
Dec 27, 2017
In Memory Wiser - Carol Ann (Askew) – Babe, 70, formerly of Landover Hills and Upper Marlboro, MD passed away peacefully on December 27, 2017. Born April 1, 1947 in Virginia. Daughter of the late Milton C. and Lois J. (Shields) Askew. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracey L. Wiser, Lusby, MD. Survived by her husband of...
Jacklyn Marie Amos
Dec 26, 2017
Jacklyn Marie “Jackie” Amos, 81, of Bowie, went to Heaven, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at home, with her husband and daughters by her side, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Alice M. Mayo (Honeycutt) and late Kenneth W. Mayo. After leaving Roosevelt High School prior to graduation, in 1954...
Robert E. Dunn
Dec 26, 2017
Robert E. Dunn "Bob"It is with great sadness that the family reports Robert E. Dunn, of Berwyn Heights Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, at the age of 57. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and was passionate about cars. His happiest moments were sharing in crab feasts with family and friends. Bob's perseverance and strength were an inspiration to all...
Frank L. Terenyi
Dec 25, 2017
Frank L. Terenyi, of Annapolis died on Christmas day, a day that he loved, surrounded by friends and family. He was an Alumni of Bladensburg High School, Korean War Army Veteran, Volunteer Firefighter, Newspaper Pressman, Police Commissioner, Town Council Member, Mayor of Colmar Manor, Maryland, and active member of First Baptist Church of Crofton. Activities that brought him joy included: train collecting, tinkering...
Mildred Ruth Henry
Dec 24, 2017
When I remember Mom’s life there are certain traits and events that stand out as teachable moments or events, some of which are quite humorous. There are many of these in Mom’s life but I will share a few poignant ones. Mom began her adult life as an undergraduate at Keuka college, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree and made...
Gladys Ann Parr
Dec 23, 2017
Gladys Ann (Carrill) Parr Suddenly, on Friday, December 23, 2017 of Bowie, MD, formerly of Cheverly, born in Baltimore on November 8, 1936. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, G. Donald Parr, whom she cared for with love and devotion. Loving mother and grandmother to her heartbroken children Donna O'Neill, Kathryn Anderson (Mark), Steven Parr and David...
Joseph Paul Beierschmitt
Dec 22, 2017
Joseph Paul (Joe) Beierschmitt (93), a long time resident of Bowie, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at HeartFields Assisted Living facility, 7600 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, MD, where he had been a resident since July, 2012. The Beierschmitt family acknowledges the excellent care Joe received from the entire staff during his stay at the facility. Joe was born...
Joan B. Riley
Dec 21, 2017
Joan Barbara Riley, 85, of Bowie, Maryland passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Joan was born May 31, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to Martin Dei & Goldie Talbott. Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband; John "Jack" Riley and daughter Debra Ann Knauff. Joan is survived by her younger sister,...
Stephen B. Crotts
Dec 19, 2017
Died on December 19, 2017 (Age 53) of Baltimore Maryland. Stephen was born on April 2, 1964 in Bowie Maryland. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1982. He is survived by his Mother Margaret Crotts, sister Catherine Bofto, nephews Andrew, Adam, Alex and Connor Bofto and many other family and friends. He spent much of his early childhood in...
Harriet Augusta Frye
Dec 17, 2017
Harriet Augusta Reid was born November 20. 1922 to Harry Benjamin and Minnie Nelson Reid in Vicksburg, MS. Fifteen months later a brother James Malcolm was added to the family. When Harriet tried to say baby it sounded like Bebe thus she was nicknamed Bebe, and still goes by that name with some of the cousins and her email address....
Andrew Grogard
Dec 14, 2017
On Thursday, December 14, 2017, of Crofton, MD, formerly of Bowie, MD. Andrew served in the US Navy as a submariner on the USS Swordfish based in Pearl Harbor. He worked for the City of Bowie for over 20 years. Andrew was an accomplished musician and mandolin player. Loving son of the late Captain Andrew J. and Mary J. Grogard....
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