OBITUARIES

Sep 6, 2017

John Minton Bischoff was born January 6, 1926 to Marvin and Emma Bischoff in Washington, D.C. They moved to Bowie in 1928 where “Jack” lived until his recent passing.  He had many stories about growing up during the Depression Era in “Old” Bowie, stories of his friends, school, responsibilities, and experiences, such as his search for buried treasure.  Some were...

Sep 5, 2017

Sep 4, 2017

Bishop James Carrington Bell (Age 81) Peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017, Bishop James Carrington Bell of Nelson County Virginia, beloved husband, devoted father, and compassionate minister of God, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with congestive heart failure surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife First Lady Edna Bell, devoted...

Sep 4, 2017

Donald D. Forrer (Age 83) On September 4, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. Husband of Rita Ann (Gallagher) Forrer. Born June 10, 1934 in Bridgeport, CT to Donald E. Forrer of Wayne County, OH, and Helena Domian of Bridgeport. Survived by his wife Rita, and their five children and 11 grandchildren: Donald, his wife Sheilia O’Brien, and their children Genevieve, Declan,...

Aug 31, 2017

Marie-France Asike "Marie" (Age 63)Passed away August 31, 2017 at the age of 63 with her husband and children by her side in her home of 23 years in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.  She was born April 24, 1954 and raised in Port Au Prince, Haiti.  She studied at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium where she met her beloved husband...

Aug 27, 2017

James Albrook Downey, son of the late Willie and Estelle (nee Little) Downey, was born September 14, 1934 in Rockingham, North Carolina. After a long illness, he passed away at home in Bowie, MD with his family by his side on Sunday, August 27, 2017.   He attended school in Richmond County. After graduating from Leek Street High School, formerly...

Aug 27, 2017

Nathan passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 27, 2017, leaving behind his beloved wife, Shannon and daughter Nicole. He is survived by his mother Lynn (Al) Fladung, father Lex (Penny) Hawks, brothers A. J., Michael and Ben, and his sister Emma. Nathan is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 9,...

Aug 25, 2017

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Aug 24, 2017

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Aug 22, 2017

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Aug 21, 2017

James (Jim) Nathan Mills, Jr., passed away on August 21, 2017 at the age of 69.  Born in the District of Columbia on June 6, 1948, Jim spent his youth growing up in Riverdale, MD and was a 1966 graduate of Duvall High School.  Jim received his pilot's license at sixteen, and went on to serve in the Army in...

Aug 21, 2017

The family request donations in lieu of flowers.  Donations may be made to UMBF, Inc. (University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation) in support of research and education in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, in honor of Dr. Robert Reed.  Please make checks payable to UMBF, Inc. and note that they are in memory of Ronald Young.  Send your...

Aug 21, 2017

Kougioulis, George John of Timonium MD died at home on August 21, 2017, at the age of 82. Survived by significant other of 37 years, June E Schmidt and her loving family: daughter, Donna LaBadie-Waldt; grandsons, Kris Labadie and wife, Alison, and Gunnar Waldt; and great-granddaughter, Lucy June LaBadie. Also survived by a host of loving cousins and friends. George...

Aug 21, 2017

Mauro John Pittaro, Jr. 81, of Bowie, MD passed away quietly and peacefully at home on August 21, 2017 after a long illness. Mauro was born in Astoria, Queens on September 5, 1935 to Mauro and Rose Pittaro. He was a native New Yorker for 67 years.  Mauro was predeceased by his parents, Mauro, Sr. and Rose and is survived...

Aug 20, 2017

Barbara Jean Hoff passed away on August 20th surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of David Hoff; loving mother of Jessica Hoff; dear sister of Ruth, Bob, Fred, and Tracey.   Barbara was born and grew up in Prince George's county Maryland. She married her husband Dave and they raised their daughter Jessica in Bowie, taking many trips to the Maryland shore...

Aug 19, 2017

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Aug 19, 2017

Thank you for celebrating Mark C. Wiant’s life with us.  Mark was a loving son to George and Martha Wiant of Rochester, New York.  He grew up with his brothers John and George. They had a fun filled childhood. The brothers stayed close throughout their lives. In addition to his family, Mark was devoted to his country and community.  He...

Aug 19, 2017

Cheryl Johnson, age 54, passed away on Saturday August 19th, 2017 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Cheryl was born in Cheverly, Maryland on July 9th, 1963 to Ralph and Mildred Partello. In 1988, she met John Johnson and they were married on January 20th, 1990. Together, they raised two children, Chelsea and Mitchell. She received an associate degree...

Aug 18, 2017

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Aug 18, 2017

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