OBITUARIES

Jan 5, 2025

Barbara A. Gleason

December 13, 1939 - January 5, 2025

Resided in Bowie, MD. Wife and best friend of the late Francis J. Gleason for 51 years. Born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Harry and Marie Keichenmeister and survived by her sisters, Catherine Rybak and Celene Melton. Mother of Marybeth and her husband Mike Klipstein of Norcross, GA; Chris and...

Jan 4, 2025

Golda Ellen Quesinberry died peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness on January 4, 2025. 

Golda was born to Brook Boyles and Franklin B. Lynch in Meadows of Dan, Virginia on September 2, 1928. She was raised there and met her husband and love of her life, Arden Quesinberry, when they were young children. She was a secretary...

Jan 4, 2025

Lawrence Henry Rinck

September 5, 1942 – January 4, 2025

Larry Rinck died peacefully on January 4, 2025, as a result of a stomach infection that impacted his vital organs. Born in Washington, D.C., he resided for 74 years in Prince George’s County, Maryland – all along Route 450 from Landover Hills to Bowie! His life was built around his love for...

Jan 4, 2025

Ronald Paul McDowell, 84, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Paul, as he was known to all of his friends, was raised in the town of Kittaning, and the son of Henry and Jesse McDowell. Paul was one of nine children. He is survived by...

Jan 3, 2025

James Farantos, age 96, of Timonium, MD, passed away on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in his beloved hometown of Etolikon, Greece, to Sophia and Andrew Farantos. He was the youngest of six siblings, all of whom lived in Greece and are now deceased. He was married to his devoted and beloved wife, Demetra...

Jan 3, 2025

Woodrow Wilson Coleman Jr. from Maryland passed away at his home in Bowie, MD on January 3, 2025, 80 years old, surrounded by his family. Woodrow was born in Sun, WVA on December 6, 1944, he had 9 brothers and sisters. He moved to Maryland when he was 19 years old and went to work for Heidi Bakery in Silver...

Jan 2, 2025

Jan 2, 2025

Theresa Antionette Mele, a longtime resident of Crofton, MD, passed away peacefully at the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD on January 2nd a week after suffering a stroke.

Theresa was born in Schenectady, NY on March 1, 1931, to Ida (Capobianco) and Pasquale Mele.

Theresa attended high school in Schenectady NY, graduating with honors in 1948. She then entered the Order...

Jan 1, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Douglas "Fresh" L. Manuel, Jr., born on September 2, 1978, at P.G. Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends.  He was 46 years old.  

Doug and his twin sister Rhiannon Manuel, shared a special bond from birth.  The family spent some time in Arlington, Texas, before returning to Maryland in...

Dec 31, 2024

Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Cholak of Bowie, MD, passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on October 11, 1955, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Kathryn was a source of endless kindness, warmth, and devotion to her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Kathryn was the loving wife of Phillip Cholak Sr., with whom she...

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 29, 2024

Patricia Lee McGrath

October 26, 1946 — December 29, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Lee McGrath, 78, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024 at Arcadia Assisted Living.

Pat was born on October 26, 1946 in Washington, DC to Dorothy and Frank Aldridge and grew up with her two sisters, Dorothy and Cheryl, and one brother, Frank. She was a graduate of Duval High School...

Dec 27, 2024

John Philip Fusciello, 88, of Gambrills, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 27, surrounded by his beloved family. John lived a life filled with love and an abiding passion for family, culture, and community.

Born on October 11, 1936, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Anthony Fusciello Sr. and Emanuela Fusciello (née Colasurdo), John was the eldest of three brothers, Michael,...

Dec 27, 2024

Dec 26, 2024

Dec 26, 2024

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, Willard K. Davis of Greenbelt, MD, father of Will Jr. (Kathy), Michael (Lorraine), Angela Davis, stepdaughter, Christy (Gary) Cupp; brother of David (Mary Jo), Lois (Victor) Kirk, and brother in law Patrick Moore. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father...

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Knellar Andrew Theophilus Gumbs

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we regret to announce the passing of Knellar Andrew Theophilus Gumbs, who died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Maryland at the age of 70.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria Stevens and Melvin Gumbs. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia...

Dec 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Teresa Wabingga Lugue

Teresa Wabingga Lugue, a loving, kindhearted, strong and selfless soul, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 74, surrounded by those who cherished her most. She joined her late husband Benigno Lampa Lugue; and now, most recently, her daughter, Lisajean Lugue Safford. She was not only a devoted mother but...