OBITUARIES

Beatrice S. Mello

Beatrice S. Mello

Aug 10, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Beatrice S. Mello. The live stream will begin at 12:00pm on Tuesday, August 23rd.

Unfortunately for everyone who knew her, Beatrice S. Mello has passed away. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Alvin, in 1997, her parents, Rosanna and Henry, and brothers, Alfred...

Andrew Peter Ekblaw

Andrew Peter Ekblaw

Aug 8, 2022

                            

John Albert Dixon

John Albert Dixon

Aug 8, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service for Mr. John A. Dixon. The live stream will begin at 1:30pm on Sunday, August 28th.

John Albert Dixon was born on April 30, 1935 to Dallie Odell Pettiford Dixon and Albert Dixon. He received his early education in the Alamance County Public School System. He then served...

Hyacinth Agatha Sharpe

Hyacinth Agatha Sharpe

Aug 7, 2022

Hyacinth Agatha Sharpe gained her heavenly wings at George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC on August 7, 2022, at the age of 86. She was born on January 7, 1936, in Manchester, Jamaica to the late Isoline and Henry Sulph. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Glen Sharpe for 44 years. She is survived by son...

Lesvi R. Sagastume

Lesvi R. Sagastume

Aug 7, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Lesvi R. Sagastume announces her passing after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

 Lesvi R Sagastume passed away peacefully on the night of the 7th of August, 2022 surrounded by her family in her home, at the age of just 31 years old.  She is survived by her husband Dimas...

Kimberly Akeefe

Kimberly Akeefe

Aug 5, 2022

      

Jeffrey David Karan

Jeffrey David Karan

Aug 5, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jeffrey Karan, who passed away Friday, August 5th.       

In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to: Cancer Research Institute Esophageal Cancer Research." 

John Raymond Mowatt, Jr.

John Raymond Mowatt, Jr.

Aug 4, 2022

John “Jack” Mowatt Jr. of Odenton, MD

Jack passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday August 4, 2022.

Jack was born in Washington DC to Edna & John R. Mowatt Sr., and grew up in Bladensburg, MD where he graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1954 and was a volunteer firefighter at Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Station.  He...

Anthony Uneze Anyanwu

Anthony Uneze Anyanwu

Aug 3, 2022

                   

Virginia L. Shaw

Virginia L. Shaw

Aug 2, 2022

Elizabeth Shaw - daughter Virginia got her BA in Library Science from Kutztown and her Masters from U of Pitt in Pittsburg, PA. She started her career as a librarian for an Air Force dependent school in Libya. After her tour in Libya, she was posted to Bitburg Germany for another similar assignment. Returning to the US, Virginia accepted a...

Larry Christian

Larry Christian

Aug 2, 2022

   On Tuesday August 2nd 2022 after a short but fiercely brave battle with cancer, Larry finally found peace. He is now with his mother Marjorie, his father Harry, his brother Ken, and his sister Maxine playing pinochle and listening to swing music.

     Larry served in the Navy as an airman on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and...

Veronica Amelia Schiff

Veronica Amelia Schiff

Aug 1, 2022

On Monday, August 1st, 2022, Veronica Schiff passed away at the age of 96 years old.  Gathered unto God, Vern is once again reunited with her beloved husband Marvin and with her brothers and sisters.

Born on January 2nd, 1926, Veronica Amelia Jane Stezoski saw first-hand the poverty of the great depression, the devastation of World War II and the...

Nancy T. Allen

Nancy T. Allen

Aug 1, 2022

                   

Alejandro Tapia Cruz

Alejandro Tapia Cruz

Jul 31, 2022

           

Peggy M. Brown - Coates

Peggy M. Brown - Coates

Jul 29, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peggy Scott Brown on July 29, 2022. She was 82 years old. Peggy is survived by her children, Robert and Michael, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Affectionately nicknamed “Peggy X,” she will be remembered for the immeasurable impact she had on those around her, and her tireless advocacy...

Judith Ann Cannon

Judith Ann Cannon

Jul 28, 2022

Judy was born on July 19,1950 at the Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington DC.  Her parents, Dorothy Elaine (Bliss) Cannon from Scranton, PA and James Stephen Cannon from New York City, NY preceded her in death.  Judy leaves behind her sisters Sally  Cannon Hein (husband Eric) , Maureen Rochelle (husband Stephen) and two brothers Stephen (wife Cherie) and Shane....

Toshicko T. Jackson

Toshicko T. Jackson

Jul 26, 2022

        

Lawrence William Butler, Sr.

Lawrence William Butler, Sr.

Jul 25, 2022

Lawrence W. Butler was born September 28, 1929 to the late Lucas and Geneva (Gordon) Butler of Dameron, MD. He was the first born of 7 children and attended school in the St. Mary's County school system until he joined the military (Army/Aircorps).  He then completed 22 years in the Air Force.  Lawrence then retired from the military in 1969...

Linda D. Ward-Harris

Linda D. Ward-Harris

Jul 24, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Linda D. Ward-Harris will begin at 11:30am on Wednesday, August 3rd.           

 

John 8:12

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.

Romans 8:28

And we know...