OBITUARIES

Leola Emma J. Bridges

Leola Emma J. Bridges

Jan 20, 2016

Leola Emma Jean Bridges was born in Raleigh, NC on September 6, 1943. Her parents were the late Julius Bridges, a World War II veteran, and the late America Leach Bridges. In her early years, family, church, school and friends filled her life. At an early age, she joined Fayetteville Street Baptist Church. She attended Sunday School and church services there...

James A. Bath

James A. Bath

Jan 19, 2016

  James A. Bath, (Age 72) of Bowie, MD passed away on January 19, 2016. He was born in Darby, PA on December 30, 1943 to the late Albert J. Bath and Elsa K. Sulzer Bath.He graduated from Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, MD in 1966. Shortly thereafter, he began working with the federal government in Vietnam during the war. While...

Joseph Erdeky

Joseph Erdeky

Jan 19, 2016

Joseph "Joe" Erdeky died peacefully at home on January 19, 2016 in Bowie, Maryland at the age of 75. Joe is survived by his wife, Susan Erdeky; children, Nerissa Schmitter of Westfield, MA, Cassidy Torgrimson of Elkridge, MD, and Callen Mackey of Arlington, VA; siblings, Sue Fisher of New Wilmington, PA and Ernie Erdeky of State College, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Gizella Erdeky. Joe was born...

Leonilo B. Langreo

Leonilo B. Langreo

Jan 17, 2016

Leonilo B. Langreo, known as "Nilo," passed away January 17, 2016, at 53 years old. Born to a fisherman in Manila, Philippines, Nilo attended the University of the East, Manila, Philippines graduating with an Electrical Engineering degree. Early on Nilo gave his life to the Lord and became a fisher of men like his Savior. He worked for a variety of engineering...

Andronicki B. Sharkey

Andronicki B. Sharkey

Jan 17, 2016

?On Sunday, January 17, 2016, Andronicki B. Sharkey "Nicki" of Cockeysville, MD. Nicki's life was devoted to serving God, her family and her church. She taught Sunday School for 50 years and Greek dancing for 40 years. Her legacy inspired thousands of people to dance with pride, joy and faith. Beloved wife of Harry J. Sharkey; devoted mother of Debbie...

Donald E. Ross

Donald E. Ross

Jan 16, 2016

?On Saturday, January 16, 2016 of Heathsville, VA and formerly of Lanham, MD. Beloved husband of Linda B. Ross; loving father of Jennifer Fraser (Edward), Justin Ross (Mary), Jeff Ross (Kelly) and June Smith (Bryan); brother of Robert Ross (Joyce); and survived by nine grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6...

Mary J. Roig

Mary J. Roig

Jan 16, 2016

?Mary Jane Roig, 80, died peacefully on Saturday the 16th of January at her home in Bowie, returning to the Lord she loves. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Roig. Mary Jane, born in Oneonta, NY, daughter of William and Jane Dekker Askew, was retired after a long career with the federal government, where she worked...

Barbara Joyce Crain

Barbara Joyce Crain

Jan 16, 2016

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Alonzo A. Hall, Jr.

Alonzo A. Hall, Jr.

Jan 15, 2016

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Patricia M. Sczuka

Patricia M. Sczuka

Jan 15, 2016

Patricia Harrigan Sczuka of Berlin, MD (formerly of Crofton) passed away January 15, 2016. She was born on August 16, 1938 in Washington, DC to Nancy Marie Downs and James Michael Harrigan, Sr.She is survived by her husband, James Sczuka; her brother, James Michael Harrigan, Jr.; her sister, Kathleen Harrigan Holden; her children, Deborah Quimby (Pete), Thomas Cregon, Sr. (Patricia),...

Francis J. Palumbo, Sr.

Francis J. Palumbo, Sr.

Jan 13, 2016

?On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of the late Roberta D. Palumbo; loving father of Kenneth G. Palumbo, Robert F. Palumbo (Carolyn), Melissa A. Thompson (James), and Francis J. Palumbo, Jr. (Bobbi); also survived by four grandchildren and a long-time friend, Lucy Robbins. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 2...

Frances E. Litzel

Frances E. Litzel

Jan 11, 2016

Frances Engle Litzel of Bowie, 88, passed away peacefully on January 11 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Paul Litzel, and granddaughter Danielle Koran and is survived by her five children: Harry (Hamp) Howell, III (Jennifer), Bonnie Branham (Pete), Kathy Smither, Paul Howell and Patricia Ryan (Craig); nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A...

Lewis Howard Clark

Lewis Howard Clark

Jan 11, 2016

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Gloria C. Colbert

Gloria C. Colbert

Jan 10, 2016

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Rita Elvira Graham-Bey

Rita Elvira Graham-Bey

Jan 9, 2016

Rita E. Graham-Bey, of Brandywine Md, passed away on January 9, 2016 at the age of 62. She is survived by her husband, William Lewis Graham-Bey; Loving children, Catina George, Allashia Graham-Bey; Emanuel Graham-Bey; Jerald Graham; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren   A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016 from 11:00-12:00 at New Hope AME...

Virginia S. Linkenhoker

Virginia S. Linkenhoker

Jan 8, 2016

Virginia Stanko Linkenhoker was born to Bessie and Pleas Oliver in the town of Packard in Whitley County Kentucky on April 20, 1918. She was the eldest of five children born in this small rural coal mining town. Being the oldest of five children, two boys (Wade and Arville) and two girls (Rose and Norma), she helped her mother care...

Margaret Lea-Case

Margaret Lea-Case

Jan 8, 2016

Margaret Lea-Case passed away peacefully Friday afternoon (January 8, 2016) at Heart Homes Assisted Living in Annapolis, MD in the company of family and caretakers. “Peggy”, as she was known to her family and friends, was an outgoing person who loved people, music, politics and the Washington Redskins. Her favorite things in life were sitting on the beach, spending time...

Barry Ross Lothian

Barry Ross Lothian

Jan 6, 2016

?On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, of Centreville, VA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Son of the late Gordon and Joyce Lothian; dear brother of Kim B. Hicks and Kell Lothian; also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 2 to 3...

Luis Alfonso Espana

Luis Alfonso Espana

Jan 4, 2016

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Edward L. Beenick

Edward L. Beenick

Jan 4, 2016

?On Monday, January 4, 2016, of Crofton, MD. Born in Laurel, MD, October 26, 1964; graduate of Gonzaga College High School, University of Maryland, and Trinity College; employed by Prince George’s County Public School System and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Devoted son of Carol Beddow Beenick (Woodrow Brooke) and Edward Beenick (the late Frances Marvel);...