OBITUARIES

Mar 21, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

‘I am never totally without him for he left his imprint on everything and everybody. No matter how others will remember him, I will see his schoolboy eagerness to learn more and more about the nature of the universe and man’s role in it.’

Russell W. Smith Jr. – “Amos’ Theory of Evolutionary Creation”

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Gloria A. Cleaver (“Muzz”) passed away peacefully at 94 years old at Harbor Hospice Center with her son Jay at her side on the First Day of Spring, March 20, 2025, of complications from a broken hip.

Gloria A. Cleaver was born in Dundalk, Maryland on November 2, 1930, the daughter of Arthur and Leona Hanna. She grew up with her...

Mar 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Milagros Llige DaSilva

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Milagros Llige DaSilva, who left us peacefully on March 19th, 2025. Born on October 22, 1945, Milagros DaSilva was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Throughout her life, Milagros DaSilva was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. She dedicated her...

Mar 18, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

Mar 15, 2025

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...

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...

Mar 15, 2025

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...

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...