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William N. Stewart

William N. Stewart

Mar 22, 2025

William Nelson "Bill" Stewart passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 at the age of 90. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Eileen Marie Mead Stewart who died on March 24, 2019. Bill is survived by his brother Tom, four children: Gordon (Jacqueline), Jeff (Karen), Colin, and Heather (Tom Allman), seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

The...

Robert Edward Naugle

Robert Edward Naugle

Mar 21, 2025

Robert E. Naugle of Bowie, MD passed on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born September 18, 1935 in Pittston, PA to George E. and Helen Cary Naugle and grew up in West Pittston until he joined the Army in 1954. He married Jane Lydia Brown Naugle on June 29, 1957 and moved to Washington, DC. While attending the School...

Vicki Dolores Jones

Vicki Dolores Jones

Mar 21, 2025

Vicki Dolores Jones, age 77, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband, Tim, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Vicki was born on June 9th, 1947. She is survived by her husband, three children — Andy (Nanette), Cathy (Joe), and JJ — her nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many family members and friends.

As a child, she was adopted...

Russell Wilmer Smith, Jr.

Russell Wilmer Smith, Jr.

Mar 21, 2025

‘I am never totally without him for he left his imprint on everything and everybody. No matter how others will remember him, I will see his schoolboy eagerness to learn more and more about the nature of the universe and man’s role in it.’

Russell W. Smith Jr. – “Amos’ Theory of Evolutionary Creation”

Gloria Anne Cleaver

Gloria Anne Cleaver

Mar 20, 2025

Gloria A. Cleaver (“Muzz”) passed away peacefully at 94 years old at Harbor Hospice Center with her son Jay at her side on the First Day of Spring, March 20, 2025, of complications from a broken hip.

Gloria A. Cleaver was born in Dundalk, Maryland on November 2, 1930, the daughter of Arthur and Leona Hanna. She grew up with her...

Paul Lewis Clark

Paul Lewis Clark

Mar 19, 2025

Paul Lewis Clark, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, a devoted patriot and leader, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia, his longtime home. Born on March 9, 1947, in Stratton, Colorado, Paul lived a life of service, patriotism, and devotion to family.

Paul was the oldest of four children and grew up in Stratton. In his youth he enjoyed...

Milagros Dasilva

Milagros Dasilva

Mar 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Milagros Llige DaSilva

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Milagros Llige DaSilva, who left us peacefully on March 19th, 2025. Born on October 22, 1945, Milagros DaSilva was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Throughout her life, Milagros DaSilva was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. She dedicated her...

Ellen M. Jerrick

Ellen M. Jerrick

Mar 18, 2025

Ellen Marie “Nan” Jerrick passed away peacfully at home with her family at her side on March 18, 2025, of complications from a stroke. She fought bravely for nearly five months before her body, but not her spirit, gave out. A loving mother and a doting grandmother, Ellen cherished time with family and friends above all else. She was the...

Gerard Edward Murchie

Gerard Edward Murchie

Mar 18, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Mr. Gerard Murchie on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00am.



Gerard “Jerry” Edward Murchie

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerard E. Murchie at his home on March 18, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1938, Jerry grew up a Brooklyn Dodgers’ fan and went to games at...

Ricky Renarto Williams

Ricky Renarto Williams

Mar 17, 2025

Please click here to view the livestream of the funeral service. The livestream of the funeral service for Mr. Ricky R. Williams will begin at 11am on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Ricky Renarto Williams was born on May 13, 1954, in Washington, DC, to the late Ora Lee Barnes-Williams-Haywood and the late Willie H. Williams. A proud graduate of Spingarn High...

Martha Jean Abbott

Martha Jean Abbott

Mar 17, 2025

Jean Abbott

Martha Jean Stewart

April 20, 1933 – March 17, 2025

Jean Abbott, age 91 was a resident of Yorktown, Virginia for more than 70 years. She passed away peacefully at home in Crofton, Maryland.

Jean was born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, and moved from there to Tennessee when she married Curtis Abbott of Maryville. They eventually moved to the Virginia peninsula...

Anne M. Keder

Anne M. Keder

Mar 17, 2025

Anne Mills Keder passed from this earth suddenly on March 17, 2025 .She is survived by her beloved husband, Anthony A. Keder, and their two sons David and Joseph, as well as by her grandson Isaac. She is also survived by her sister Ellen, brother David, their spouses and other family members.

Anne worked for 37 years at the Prince Georges...

Martha Leticia Garcia de Chevez

Martha Leticia Garcia de Chevez

Mar 17, 2025

Martha Leticia Chevez de Garcia was the embodiment of love and sincerity. She was a pure soul who found strength in kindness. Although she passed away on March 17th, 2025. The seeds of love she sowed during her 52 years on this earth will continue to bloom for generations to come. Her husband Luis Chevez and their sons, Luis Chevez...

Laura Lowery

Laura Lowery

Mar 16, 2025

Please click here to view the services of Laura Lowery on Thursday, April 03, 2025 at 12pm

Laura Lowery lived a vibrant life filled with love, kindness, and joy. She touched many hearts many hearts and will be deeply missed. Her spirit will forever inspire those who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Kedar Sharma

Kedar Sharma

Mar 16, 2025

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Kedar Sharma. The Live Stream will begin at 10:30am on Friday, March 21st, 2025.

Mr. Kedar Nath Sharma, born to Shri Dwarka Nath Mohley and Shrimathi Shanti Devi Mohley, was eldest of nine children; four brothers and five sisters. Born in the pre-partition era of India, Mr....

Linwood W. Files

Linwood W. Files

Mar 15, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Mr. Linwood Files on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am.



Linwood Files was a truly loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. It is with a heavy heart that we mourn his passing on March 15, 2025. For 61 wonderful years, Linwood brought joy and warmth to our lives, and his memory...