OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Okeysha Brooks-Coley
Mar 15, 2025
Okeysha “Keysha” Yashica Brooks-Coley
December 5, 1975 – March 15, 2025
Bowie, Maryland
Okeysha “Keysha” Yashica Brooks-Coley was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 5, 1975. A woman of deep faith, she saw the beauty of life, greeting each day with joy and embracing life’s challenges with unwavering grace. Her life is a testament to her love—for family, service, and the causes she...
Isabella R. Macpherson
Mar 15, 2025
Isabella Macpherson passed away peacefully at Spring Arbor Assisted Living Facility in Crofton on March 15, 2025 at the age of 94.
She was the devoted wife of the late Duncan G. Macpherson whom she was married to for 34 years. She is survived by her two loving sons, Bruce Macpherson (Linda) and Ian Macpherson, grandson Bradley Macpherson (Amanda) and great...
Michael Akinola Salako
Mar 14, 2025
Please click here to view the services for Mr. Michael Salako on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am.
Michael A. Salako, beloved father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025 at the age of 67. Born on January 12, 1958 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is survived by Tayo Salako, Esther Salako, “Mommy Ifako”, “Mommy Abuja”.
Michael was known...
Earl R. Moore
Mar 13, 2025
Please click here to view the services for Mr. Earl Moore on Saturday, April 05, 2025 at 4pm.
Earl Rudolph Moore was born on January 9, 1939, in Washington, D.C. to the late James Henry and Margaret Moore, the third of their three children. He grew up in D.C. first in LeDroit Park and then on to Owen Place where he...
Alton L. Beard
Mar 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alton Lee Beard at home on March 11, 2025. Born in Washington, DC in 1933, Al grew up in the vibrant city that shaped his early years. He graduated from McKinley Tech High School in 1953, shortly before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he proudly served his...
Stephen Young Akinlotan
Mar 10, 2025
Stephen Young Akinlotan was born to the parents of Tajudeen Akinlotan and Elizabeth Oko in Washington, D.C, on August 30, 2003. Entering into a blended family, he leaves to mourn his stepmother, Faith Akinlotan, and his stepfather, Ebuka Oguanya. He also leaves to mourn his seven brothers and two sisters. While living in Maryland and Virginia, Stephen created friendships with...
William L. Love
Mar 9, 2025
William “Bill” L. Love passed away on March 9, 2025, at his assisted living facility, Morningside House of Laurel, in Laurel, MD.
Born in Blanche, North Carolina and raised in Danville, VA, Bill was the son of the late William W. Love and Mabel Hodnett (nee Long). He graduated from North Carolina A&T, located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Bill moved to...
Veralee M. Hedrick
Mar 9, 2025
Veralee Hedrick passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2025 at the age of 92.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Hedrick. She is survived by her four children, Susan Hedrick, Sheila Sutphin (D.L.), Larry Hedrick (Sharon), and Dawn Hedrick, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in...
Frederick J. Menosky
Mar 6, 2025
Frederick “Fred” James Menosky, a devoted father and grandfather, proud Slovak-American, and lifelong lover of the sea, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Peter Menosky and Margaret Brooks, Fred was raised in the Lordship section of Stratford, where his love for the ocean and maritime adventures began. He attended...
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