OBITUARIES

Michael J. Skurchak

Michael J. Skurchak

May 30, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael "Mike" J. Skurchak on May 30th, 2023. Mike was born on October 8th, 1950 in Morristown, New Jersey to John and Anne Skurchak. He completed his higher education at St. Ambrose University, University of Iowa, and the University of New Haven, where he earned his Masters in...

Sylvia Palmer

Sylvia Palmer

May 28, 2023

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Sylvia Elizabeth Warady Palmer passed away in Annapolis, MD, after a long battle with dementia.

Sylvia was born December 18, 1935 in Lyndora, PA, to Rev. Michael B Warady and Elizabeth Zombory Warady.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Andrea Volpicelli (1927-2002) and Genie Riordan Mule (1931-2022), and step-son Michael J...

Katherine Ferree

Katherine Ferree

May 27, 2023

Please click here to view the Live Stream.  The Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Ms. Katherine Ferree will begin at 11:00am on Friday, June 9th.

Katherine (Kay) Basim Ferree, age 95, long time resident of Greensburg, PA, died on May 27, 2023 while in nursing care at Delmar Gardens in Lawrenceville, Georgia after a long period of declining...

Kavan Adri Hardy

Kavan Adri Hardy

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24th our beloved son Kavan Hardy passed away. He was 21 years old. Kavan was born on Thursday, March 7, 2002, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. For most of his life he grew up in Upper Marlboro, MD with his mother, Shaketa Maria Ray, father, Kimani Hardy, and baby sister whom he spoiled since first meeting, Taylor Hardy....

Robert S. Kerno, Sr.

Robert S. Kerno, Sr.

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Robert (Bob) S. Kerno Sr, of Crofton, MD, husband of Joan M. Kerno for over 66 years passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Stephen and Lucy Kerno and his brother, Frank Kerno.  He is survived by his children Robert S. Kerno Jr. (Teddi) and Kimberly A. Campbell; three...

Michael R. Callahan

Michael R. Callahan

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Michael R. Callahan, of Crofton, MD, Beloved husband of Laurie A. Callahan for nearly 40 years, passed away. He was pre-deceased by his Parents, Robert J. Callahan and Jane S. Callahan; and his brother, Thomas R. Callahan (Mary Kay).  He is survived by two brothers, James M. Callahan (Kandis) and Patrick J. Callahan (Stacy); many...

John Robert “Bob” Myers

John Robert “Bob” Myers

May 24, 2023

John Robert (“Bob”) Myers, 75, of Crofton, Md, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by loved ones on May 24, 2023, after a brave 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born on July 3, 1947 to Grace and John Myers in Baltimore, Md. After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly) in 1965, Bob went on to attend the University of...

Michael Joseph Cappello

Michael Joseph Cappello

May 23, 2023

Michael Joseph Cappello, beloved husband of Peta Cappello, passed away peacefully at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, on Tuesday, May 23. In his 66 years, he touched innumerable people with his kindness, empathy, generosity, and wit. He was caring and selfless, he loved his family and friends, and he loved helping people. Mike was born in Schenectady, New York, and...

Hoyt F. Williams, Jr.

Hoyt F. Williams, Jr.

May 21, 2023

It is with great sorrow and a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hoyt F. Williams Jr., lovingly known as “Poppi” on May 21st 2023.

Hoyt (Poppi) was a loving husband to his wife, Lawese D Williams, with whom he shared an undenying deep love, romance, truth, adoration, and travel experiences together. For their love was only one a...

Cary A. Buter

Cary A. Buter

May 19, 2023

Cary “Pops, Uncle, Pee Paw, Peeps, Abuelo” Allan Büter, beloved son of Sandy and Betty Büter peacefully passed away at 11:40 AM on Friday May 19th, 2023 in the company of family and friends at his home in Fredrick, Maryland. He was predeceased by his loving wives, Terry Lynn Büter in 1994 and Ruth Alice Büter in 2023 and his...

Kathleen Ann Nunley

Kathleen Ann Nunley

May 18, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathleen  Ann Nunley on May 18th, 2023. We were not ready to let her go but it was her time to be at peace and rest. 

Kathleen was born on September 26, 1944 to the late Charles R. Cherry and Lillian Kidd Cherry in Washington, DC.  Kathleen is survived...

Yvette M. King

Yvette M. King

May 17, 2023

Yvette Marie King, 58 years young, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband by her side on May 17, 2023, from an 8-year fight with mesothelioma lung cancer. She is predeceased by her brother Dilbert Alva, her mother, Frances Miller, and her stepfather Norman Miller. She is left behind by her Husband, Marvin J. King,...

Govani Javier Parada

Govani Javier Parada

May 17, 2023

Govani Javier Parada Romero

8.24.1989 - 5.17.2023

Govani fué un gran hijo, un gran hermano, un gran tío y un gran cuñado. Él estaba siempre atento a ayudamos en casa. Ayudaba a cuidar a su sobrino. Era servicial. Le gustaba dibujar, y pasaba sus tardes caminando en la cuadra. Él tenía un carácter fuerte pero a la vez era sencible...

William Thomas Popomaronis

William Thomas Popomaronis

May 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of

William Thomas Popomaronis

September 28, 1952 - May 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Thomas Popomaronis (Bill) - a cherished husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, beloved pharmacist, and a man of unwavering faith. Bill’s journey on this earth came to a peaceful end, on Tuesday, May 16,...

Thomas Franklin Hamm

Thomas Franklin Hamm

May 15, 2023

Mr. Thomas Franklin Hamm, 86, of Bowie Maryland (Family Home: Atlanta, Georgia), passed away on May 15th, 2023 of acute liver failure.

Thomas or ‘Hamm’ as he was often referred was born 5th of Six (6) children on December 8th, 1936 to Frank B. ‘Little Hamm’ Hamm and Hattie Kate (Thomas) Hamm in Atlanta, Georgia.

Upon graduating from High School...