OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2017

Shirley Louise Gartner, 87, a ten year resident of Crofton and previously of Missouri and Florida, passed away peacefully September 15, 2017 in the Regency Park Assisted Living Community, Gambrills, MD.  She was born in Washington DC to Nora and Walter Gartner. Shirley worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Refund Division of the IRS. After retiring in 1978, she...

Sep 14, 2017

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Sep 14, 2017

Janice Hanbury Halleran died on September 14, 2017, in Silver Spring MD. She leaves three children, James Halleran, Raymond Halleran, Deborah Halleran Dooney and 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She is the widow of Col. Kenneth Halleran; both were residents of Newington CT and graduates of Newington High School. Janice is a former LPN having graduated from Hartford Hospital in...

Sep 13, 2017

Of Bowie, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Don was born in Westbury in Long Island, NY. He left Long Island to further his education. He graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Criminal Justice and an MBA. Don's passions included gardening, he could grow anything and everything. He also collected 20th century art glass. Don lived in...

Sep 11, 2017

Wynolia Reynor Watkins Pulliam was born in Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina 1/20/1923 and died on 9/11/2017 at her son’s home in Davidsonville, Md. after having lived with his family for the final 3 years of her illustrious life. She was predeceased by her six brothers, Henry, Robert, Wendell, Rudolph, Kenneth and Warren (Adopted), and by her husband of 54 years, Al...

Sep 10, 2017

Helen Scabis passed shortly after the family’s annual beach vacation on September 10, 2017 at the age of 82.  Born 1935 in Uniontown, PA, Helen grew up in a simple, loving household. She out-lived 9 brothers and sisters and her two parents, Michael and Anna Cmos. Growing up, she held jobs as a neighborhood baby sitter and a department store...

Sep 9, 2017

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Sep 9, 2017

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Sep 8, 2017

Marion “Honey” Boudman, 88, departed this life peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at her local son’s home with family near her side after receiving assistance from Hospice of the Chesapeake since June. Born December 11, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Vivian Misho Winter and James A. Winter.  She was the wife of Colonel (Retired) Arthur...

Sep 7, 2017

Larry Bracey of Bowie, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2017.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy; his three children Stephen (Stefanie), Stephanie, and Matthew (Wakana); his three grandchildren Brock, Paige and Emma; his sister Jackie McDaniel; and nieces and nephews.  Larry recently retired from Infra-Metals after many years of service...

Sep 7, 2017

Born September 26, 1959 in Prince George's County, MD.  Died September 7, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Sherman grew up in Kenwood Beach, played with the Calvert County Little League and coached when his sons were of age.  He was the owner/operator of Coastal Car Care which he successfully managed the past 19 years.  He first opened the...

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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