OBITUARIES

Hugh Edward Gross

Hugh Edward Gross

Jul 26, 2015

Hugh Edward Gross, 81, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2015. Hugh was born in Atlantic City, NJ on October 2, 1933 to the late James and Catherine (Goodman) Gross. "Puff" was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School, 1952. Hugh proudly served our nation from 1952-1956 in the United States Navy on...

Federico B. Betances

Federico B. Betances

Jul 25, 2015

Federico Bienvenido Betances was born to Federico A. Betances and Sofia Beauchamp on November 24th 1937 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic and passed away this Saturday July 25th 2015 at Doctors Hospital in Lanham MD, from complications of advanced cancer. Fred or Freddy as he was known to most of his friends and family, retired in 2014 from...

Raymond C. Finch

Raymond C. Finch

Jul 23, 2015

On Thursday, July 23, 2015, of Ocean City, MD and formerly of Seabrook, MD. Beloved husband for 60 years of Doloris "Jackie" Finch; loving father of Janet Shupp and Barbara (Bo) Kelser; dear grandfather of Phillip Kelser and Joe Black; uncle of Mary Anne Pryor and Donna Lanier. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 10 a.m....

Barry Mason Kellam

Barry Mason Kellam

Jul 21, 2015

On July 21, 2015, Barry Mason Kellam passed away peacefully in his home in Severn, Maryland. He was born on December 17, 1956 in Portsmouth, VA, to Minnie (Hickman) Kellam and the Late Joseph V. Kellam. He is survived by his wife Lori (Wade) Kellam, his daughters Denise (Kellam) Deaver and her husband Ned, Stephanie (Kellam) Hayes and fiancé Albert...

Gertrude Mollie Reeves

Gertrude Mollie Reeves

Jul 21, 2015

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Thanh Nguyen

Thanh Nguyen

Jul 21, 2015

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Gerald & Diane Stubbs

Gerald & Diane Stubbs

Jul 18, 2015

Gerald "Jerry" Stubbs, a retired branch chief with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Diane Stubbs (nee Scott), 68, a retired lawyer with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), were killed Saturday, July 18, in a plane crash near Cody, Wyoming. The couple was vacationing with Diane's brother, Donald Scott, and friend, Joyce Bartoo, who were also lost in...

Gustavus W. Sears

Gustavus W. Sears

Jul 17, 2015

Born December 28, 1923 and entered Heaven July 17, 2015. Gustavus Warren Sears, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 17. The son of Hallie Caroll Warren and Gustavus Wood Sears, he was survived by his son Steven Sears (wife Brenda); Grandson Frank Sears (wife Brianna); Great Grand Daughter Faith Sears; and brother Erle Sears. He was...

William E. Abernethy

William E. Abernethy

Jul 16, 2015

On Thursday, July 16, 2015 of Odenton, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy L. Abernethy; father of Melonie Abernethy, Kimberly Photinakis (George), Jeffrey Koenig (Jennifer), Samantha Robertson (Bret) and Jason Koenig (Donna); brother of Jeanne Hobbs. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Monday, July 20, 2015...

Teresa Urman Buckoski

Teresa Urman Buckoski

Jul 15, 2015

TERESA ANN BUCKOSKI (nee URMAN) Born August 1950 and went to her eternal life July 15, 2015 in Washington, DC. Graduate of Crossland High School, Camp Springs MD (1968) and Alliance College, Cambridge Springs, PA (1972). Survived by her husband of 36 years, Brian Buckoski (Lt Col USA ret); two brothers in Virginia, a sister in Florida and many loving...

Edward L. Pickens

Edward L. Pickens

Jul 14, 2015

Went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2015. He was born May 1, 1930 in Tippah County, Mississippi to the late Wiley A. and Lillian R. Pickens. He was the youngest of eight children, raised on a dairy farm where he would milk cows and pick cotton. He joined the Air Force in 1950, where his love for...

Mabel E. Ricciardi

Mabel E. Ricciardi

Jul 14, 2015

Mabel E. Ricciardi was released to her peace late in the evening of July 14, 2015. She leaves behind a sister, Nellie Virginia Davidson, a son, William G. Ricciardi, and daughters Valerie Ricciardi and Lisa Ricciardi-Thompson and four grandchildren. Mabel was born in Fancy Hill, Pennsylvania to George and Nora King. She is preceded in death by her sister Frances,...

Craig G. Watson

Craig G. Watson

Jul 12, 2015

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James Kaplanges

James Kaplanges

Jul 12, 2015

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George A. Virvan

George A. Virvan

Jul 11, 2015

George A. Virvan On Saturday, July 11, 2015, of Bowie, MD. Loving father of Greg Virvan, Daria Virvan, and Barbara Galuska and her husband Scott; devoted grandfather of Alexandra and Kristen. He was the husband of the previously departed Tekla Virvan, and brother of the previously departed Mary Sukanick, Helen Goodrich, and Anna Curran. The family will receive friends at...

Dr. Arnulfo Sison Rosario

Dr. Arnulfo Sison Rosario

Jul 9, 2015

Dr. Arnulfo Sison Rosario, 81, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away due to natural causes on July 9, 2015 at Washington Adventist Hospital. He was born in August of 1933; in the town of Manaoag, in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines to Manuel P. Rosario Sr and Balbina S. Rosario, he was the second of three sons, Manuel S. Rosario...

Larry McCray

Larry McCray

Jul 8, 2015

Early afternoon on July 8, 2015, Larry McCray, a longtime resident of Mitchellville, MD, took flight for his heavenly home. Larry, the only child of the late Charles and Beatrice McCray, was a native of Ellendale, Delaware. In 1974, Larry married the lovely Kathleen Green who predeceased him. To this union was born two children, the late Antoine Charles McCray...

John P. Sullivan

John P. Sullivan

Jul 7, 2015

John Patrick Sullivan (Sully) went home to be with his Lord on the morning of July 7, 2015 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood, Maryland. John fought a courageous battle with a rare cancer called soft tissue sarcoma for over 5 years. He was born February 24, 1964 in Washington, DC to Wanda and Raymond Sullivan. He is...

Mark J. Lowman

Mark J. Lowman

Jul 7, 2015

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Charles Parker Garrison Jr.

Charles Parker Garrison Jr.

Jul 6, 2015

Captain Charles Parker Garrison, Jr. age 87 died July 6, 2015. He was the husband of the late Betty Owen Garrison (nee Brinkley) and father of Madolyn (Missi) G. Robertson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Oliver P. Tregoning, Owen A. Tregoning and Madolyn M. Robertson. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations in...