OBITUARIES

John E. McKenna

John E. McKenna

Oct 1, 2015

John E. (Jack) McKenna (age 96) He died peacefully on October 1, 2015. Survived by Eileen (Lyn) Sutherland McKenna, beautiful wife of 65 years; father of Peter (Cathy), Bob, Anne Barnes (Brian, dec'd), Paul (MaryAnn), Marie Jones (Walt), Jimmy (dec'd), and Patti Cole (Mel). Grandfather of: James, Kristen and Debbie; Janet and Joe; Alison, Danny and Betsy; Mariessa; Sean, Shannon...

Colonel Chandler Goodnow

Colonel Chandler Goodnow

Sep 30, 2015

On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, of Crofton, MD. He was a recipient of Bronze and Silver Stars and other numerous medals. Beloved husband of Ruth Jenkins Goodnow and the late Ann J. Goodnow; loving father of Pamela Goodnow, Mark Chandler Goodnow (Dawn), Elizabeth Conner (Rick), and the late Kathleen Snow; also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family...

Anne Marie Singleton

Anne Marie Singleton

Sep 29, 2015

Anne M. Singleton, 80, beloved wife, mother of six, and teacher, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Annapolis, MD. Anne was a teacher in Flushing, NY before marrying Robert W. Singleton on April 30, 1957 whom had she vowed to marry when she was 11 years old. They spent their first 25 years of marriage in Italy and Germany where...

Tessie Barlaan Berres

Tessie Barlaan Berres

Sep 29, 2015

Pacita Barlaan Berres "Tessie" Born December 16, 1948 in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines died September 29, 2015 of a massive heart attack. She is survived by her husband Fred Berres of Bowie, MD, a sister Magda Asuncion of Clinton, MD and 58 immediate relatives in the Philippines. She attracted many true friends by her great warmth and spirit. Visitation will be...

Ralph Ledger

Ralph Ledger

Sep 28, 2015

Ralph Ledger 80, of Glenn Dale, Maryland, passed away on September 28, 2015. He was born in Sumter County, GA on December 2, 1934, to the late Pauline McNeely and Daniel Jackson Ledger. On August 7, 1957, he married the now late Diana Lee Willey Ledger. Father of Ralph E. Ledger, Michelle Ledger-Marshall, and Michael S. Ledger; grandfather of Dawn...

Louis B. De Atley

Louis B. De Atley

Sep 27, 2015

De Atley, Louis B., 79 of Sun City Center, Fla passed away September 27, 2015. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Sun City Center Monday Bridge Club. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Motley. Survivors include his wife, Gail; three daughters, Karen (Robert) Nikla, Christine (Larry)...

Sue B. Fleming

Sue B. Fleming

Sep 26, 2015

Sue B. Fleming, age 71, Bowie, MD. Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday September 26, 2015. Born October 12, 1943 to the late Frederick and Alice Beyer from Marysville, PA. Sue graduated from Polyclinic Hospital as an x-ray technician in 1963. Married Ronald Fleming from Rockhill Furnace, PA on April 18, 1964. Sue owned her own...

Dulce N. Calderon

Dulce N. Calderon

Sep 26, 2015

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Genora S. Dolinger

Genora S. Dolinger

Sep 24, 2015

On Thursday, September 24, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD and formerly of Glenn Dale, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dent E. Dolinger; loving mother of Doris Castro, Donna Dolinger, William Dolinger, and David Dolinger (Kathy); sister of Norman Spaid. Also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW...

Dinah D. Sprouse

Dinah D. Sprouse

Sep 21, 2015

On Monday, September 21, 2015 in Waldorf MD, Dinah Dee Sprouse passed away at her home. She is survived by her son Ray Walter Sprouse Jr. her daughter- in- law Beverly & grandson Travis Mamone. Her sisters Jeanette Constantino & Carol Bowie, brother Gerald and his wife Jennifer, brothers Raymond & Larry Ports. Friends/Caregivers Denise Skinner, Sheila, & Tawanna. To...

Cristie Lopez

Cristie Lopez

Sep 20, 2015

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Virginia B. Craig

Virginia B. Craig

Sep 17, 2015

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph E. Craig, Jr.; Loving mother of Lisa Conahan (Thomas), Catherine Kahl (Kenneth), Marjorie Lengyel (John), and Joseph E. Craig, III; sister of Patricia Procopio and the late James and Robert Burns; grandmother of Megan, Kyle, Erin, Tyler, Caden, and Callie. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 6...

Christopher Jerome Grimley

Christopher Jerome Grimley

Sep 13, 2015

Christopher Jerome "Chris" Grimley died unexpectedly on September 13, 2015 in Glenn Dale, Maryland at the age of 31. Chris was the loving father of two beautiful daughters, Teresa Angeline & Cora Rose; partner to Anna Shipley; son of Mike and Mary Grimley; brother of Theresa Grimley, Vincent (Jamie) Athey,and Michael Grimley; uncle of Joshua and Calleigh. He is also...

Sylvia Marion Gianacopolos

Sylvia Marion Gianacopolos

Sep 12, 2015

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Harvey Alan Burgess

Harvey Alan Burgess

Sep 12, 2015

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David Anthony Katz

David Anthony Katz

Sep 12, 2015

David Anthony Katz, 55, of Bowie, Maryland, Parts Manager of Rockmont Chevrolet and Ourisman Ford for over 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on September 12th at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. David grew up in Brentwood, Maryland where his parents taught him core values: the love of family, the value of hard work, and independence through self-sufficiency and...

William Clinton Foster

William Clinton Foster

Sep 10, 2015

William Clinton (Bill) Foster passed away on September 10th in his home. With him was Peggy, his wife of 58 years. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Foster, his daughter Lynn and two grandsons - Benjamin and Jackson (Abbott). He has an extended family across the country. He is known for his kind manner and sense of humor. He...

Vernice Elizabeth Howard

Vernice Elizabeth Howard

Sep 10, 2015

Ms. Vernice E. Howard, beloved family matriarch and retired Director, Educational Advisory Center, at the Howard University College of Liberal Arts, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of 90. She touched the lives of thousands of Howard students over her 40+ year career in academic advising through her leadership, expert guidance, service, and tireless advocacy. Funeral...

Vasant V. Abhyankar

Vasant V. Abhyankar

Sep 5, 2015

Born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 3, 1930 Vasant Abhyankar began his journey through life. He was the oldest son of Vishwanath Abhyankar and Anita Z. Swinka Abhyankar. Shortly after Vasant was born, the family moved to India and traveled by Ship from the United States. Vasant was primarily raised in India. The family was in Mumbai by Bombay...

Catherine R. Hans

Catherine R. Hans

Sep 4, 2015

On Friday, September 4, 2015, Cathy passed away peacefully after 98 amazing years. She was a proud native Washingtonian, growing up on Capitol Hill, later living in Crofton, Odenton and Severna Park. She was an avid Redskin fan. Cathy always enjoyed a round of golf and being challenged by her grandchildren to a game of "pass the ace" and bowling....