OBITUARIES

Oct 20, 2022

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Jacob Shodiya. The Live Stream of the Funeral Service will begin at 10:30am on Saturday, November 5th.   Jacob Oladele Alao Shodiya was born on February 28th, 1957. He was the second son of Chief Isaiah Ishola Olatubosun Shodiya and Felicia Ajiun Shodiya. He attended African...

Oct 19, 2022

We are saddened to share that Danny Allen Dalton of Crofton, Maryland, died at the age of 86 October 19, 2022 surrounded by family after a brief illness.  Danny is survived by his wife Elynor Dalton of 63 years, children Jeff and Janel; son-in-law David Cassard and grandchildren Kristin and Andrew.

 

Danny was born April 22, 1936 in Elwood,...

Oct 19, 2022

The Dziekan family mourns the loss of our father and the oldest member of our extended family. Andrew Edward Dziekan passed on October 19, 2022 in the arms of his daughter Sandra.  Wrapped in the arms of one he loved; he was taken from us. He would have celebrated his 95th birthday in November.

Andrew can be described best as...

Oct 19, 2022

Nancy Calder, 69 years old of Odenton, MD passed away on October 19 from brain cancer.

Nancy was born May 25, 1953 to James and Grace Giannini in Philadelphia, PA. Her family relocated to Springfield, PA where she attended Cardinal O’Hara High School. She went on to pursue a degree in Medical Technology at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. After graduating...

Oct 19, 2022

In Loving Memory of Mary Dolores Cloey, 1936-2022. Wife of 60 years to Jack Robert Cloey. Proud Mother of Daughters Charlene and Teresa, also pets Meili (dog) and J.C. (bird). Beloved Grandmom to Devan and Alexandra. Retiree from University of Maryland where she worked as an Administrator for the Chancellor of the University. Never ending passion for her love of...

Oct 18, 2022

Frances Conner, of Bowie, was called home on October 18, 2022, following a long illness.  She was 76.  While she fought for her health for more than a decade, her passing was sudden and unexpected following a short stay at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  

 

Fran was a loving wife of 51 years.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Conner.  Knowing Fran was...

Oct 16, 2022

It's with our deepest regrets that we share the passing of Lieutenant Colonel James Lee Hanke. James passed away at home on October 16th, 2022. He is survived by his three children Eillish, Aoife, and Shaymus, wife Kristen, sister Cheryl and nephew Joe, brother Wiliam, mother Deborah Wilkinson, father Brett Hanke, stepmother Ann, and best friend Patrick Sullivan.

 

James was a dedicated...

Oct 15, 2022

Oct 15, 2022

Anđa Čabraja-Robinson, 63, of Bowie, Maryland was killed in a tragic accident on October 15th, 2022.

 

Anđa was born on August 23rd, 1959 to Ana and Stipo Miljak in Gornje Kolibe, Bosnia and Herzegovina (former Yugoslavia). She was the oldest of six children and the only daughter. With five younger brothers she grew up helping her mother care for...

Oct 15, 2022

 Virginia Irene Boleski of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on October 15,

2022.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Anita  (Michael)  sons, Michael & Mark  (Stacy),

Five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 64 years, Chester C. Boleski.

She was a homemaker and the heart of the family. She enjoyed...

Oct 13, 2022

Oct 12, 2022

Oct 11, 2022

Louise Elenore Cocchiaro, 74, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 11th 2022.Louise was born in Washington DC at Columbia Hospital for Women in 1948 to ElenoreSimmons and Coy Edward Simmons and grew up in Landover MD. She went to Duval HighSchool and attended Beauty School in College Park MD. She later transferred to Margie’s MopShop...

Oct 11, 2022

Michael “Mickey” Ryan, Jr., 59, of Bowie, MD passed away peacefully in Annapolis on Tuesday evening, October 11, with his family by his side.He is survived by his children, Calvin Ryan of New Brunswick, NJ; and Shelby Ryan of Queenstown, MD; and their mother, Gloria Ryan of Queenstown, MD.

Mickey was the cherished son of the late Michael and Barbara...

Oct 9, 2022

Please click here to view Jabari's Funeral service Tuesday, October 18 2022 at 12pm https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3952447160

 

Jabari Amir Mcneely unexpectedly went to sleep at his home in Bowie, Maryland, on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Jabari was born on September 7th, 2005, to the proud parents of Erik McNeely and Crystal Edmonds-McNeely.

Jabari was a very loving and active baby; those...

Oct 8, 2022

Nikolaos (Nick) V. Polizos (81) of Silver Spring, MD fell asleep unto the Lord on October 8th, 2022.   He is the beloved husband of Maria Polizos of 53 years; loving father of Bill N. (Eleni), Elizabeth Townsend (Michael) and John N. (Kaliopi); adored and loved Papou of Maria E., Nicholas V. (Niko) and Sophia (Bill & Eleni), Zoe (Elizabeth...

Oct 8, 2022

We celebrate the life of Katherine Jones, 90 of Crofton, MD, mother of three sons, grandmother of 6, and great grandmother of 4.  She leaves behind a legacy of many moments, many memories, and many friends.  She ascended into heaven on October 8th and passed peacefully at the Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD.  Always a stalwart member of...

Oct 8, 2022

Our precious and beloved mother, Helen Ann Strekel, passed away peacefully on Sat., October 8, 2022. She devoted her life to her family-her husband, John, to her two children, Deborah and John T. Strekel, and to her two grandchildren, Taylor and Ryan Strekel!  Helen was an excellent homemaker—one who enjoyed preparing delicious meals, as well as scrumptious baked goods! She...

Oct 8, 2022

Linda Lucille Burt Majlaton, 76, passed away suddenly October 8 2022. 

Born in Florida in 1946 to Ella Marie Burt and Richard Merle Burt, Linda grew up in Ohio and studied at Kent State University. It was there that she met George Majlaton, whom she married in 1965, and together they lived in Maryland and raised five children.

Linda was...

Oct 7, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Vimala Sarma will begin at 11:00am on Sunday, October 9th.

 

Vimala Caruna Sarma, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2022, with her daughter by her side. She was deeply devoted...