OBITUARIES

Jan 24, 2022

Jan 24, 2022

James J. Reilly, born and raised in Woburn, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 24 in Crofton, Maryland. Jim was the son of Elmer and Jessie Ann (MacDonald) Reilly and one of seven children.  A longtime resident of Bowie, Maryland, he attended St. Charles School and public high school in Woburn.  He graduated from Burdett Business College in Boston before...

Jan 24, 2022

Gregory Dale Ziemer, Age 67, of Annapolis, MD passed away on January 24, 2022, surrounded by loving family after battling an illness.

Greg will be fondly remembered as kind, hard-working, mild-mannered, and generous to his friends and family. He was a loving husband to his wife Mercedes. He loved to go down memory lane and tell his children stories from...

Jan 24, 2022

James “Jimmy” Vermont Cunningham Jr. passed away on January 24, 2022, at the age of 74, in Crofton, Maryland. Despite experiencing serious medical issues, Jimmy showed his courage through the end.

Jimmy met his beautiful wife, Jean, during their undergraduate careers at Virginia State University. Together, they had one child: Vikel Cunningham Sr. 

The simplest pleasures in life brought joy...

Jan 23, 2022

Jan 22, 2022

Rose Chisefsky, age 94, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Lanham Maryland.  Rose is survived by her children Bob and Lenore Deck, Laurie and Timmy Davis, Steve and Mary Chisefsky, and Ernest Spence.  She is also survived by her grand children, Jennifer, Tracy, Duane, Chris, Brittany, Jimmy, Ashley, Stephen, Erin, and her 9 great grand children.  She is...

Jan 22, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Chrissy Francois will begin at 5:30pm on Wednesday, February 2nd.

Chrissy was born on September 13, 1977, on the beautiful island of Trinidad, to Ena Francois and the late John Duncan. She passed away, peacefully, the 22nd of January...

Jan 21, 2022

Brian Michael Reimer died January 21, 2022, at his home in Bowie, MD, from complications ofcancer. Brian was born on December 16, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the fourth of Bob and JoanReimer’s five children. He graduated from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, then earned hisB.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He served as a religion teacher...

Jan 21, 2022

Jan 20, 2022

Today, we remember the legacy of our beloved father, husband, brother, mentor and friend Girmai Kidane Mengistu and his commitment to family, country and our greater community. 

He was born on January 10th, 1952 to his loving parents, Kidane Mengistu and Haregu Sebhatu, in Central Zone - Subzone Seregeqa Village of Defere in Eritrea. Girmai was the youngest of seven...

Jan 20, 2022

            Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. James "Jimmy" Lewis will begin at 12:00pm on Sunday, January 30th.

 

James Myers Lewis passed away peacefully at Medstar Harbor Hospital Thursday, January 20, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father, son,...

Jan 20, 2022

 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Paul J. Velky, Sr. at the age of 96.  He died peacefully at home on January 20, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children.  Paul was born on June 29, 1925, in Marianna, Pennsylvania and was the last surviving sibling of ten children.  Paul lived his life on the principles...

Jan 19, 2022

June B. Auer

(May 17, 1921 – January 19, 2022)

June B. Auer, 100, of Arbutus and Crofton, Maryland, passed away on January 19. The daughter of Anna and Joseph W. Bowen, she was a 1939 graduate of Southern High School in Baltimore.  She married J. Donald Auer in 1942. She worked for the State of Maryland—first for Juvenile Services,...

Jan 19, 2022

Andrew Thomas Donnelly, 34, passed away on January 19, 2022.  Andrew was born on December 1, 1987 in Crofton, MD. He was a 2006 graduate of South River High School.  He graduated from Flagler College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication.

 

Andrew’s ability to have friendships with so many people of all different ages and...

Jan 18, 2022

Jan 18, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Rachel Scott will begin at 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 1st.       

OBITUARY OF RACHEL SCOTT

“God saw the road was getting rough, the hill hard to climb. So, He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered, ‘Peace...

Jan 18, 2022

Mable I. Hamilton was born in Mitchellville, Maryland on June 15,1923, to William and Ella Fletcher. Mable had 5 siblings: William, John Edward (Ed), Rosie, Katie, and Margaret.

Mable Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She passed away peacefully at home.

Mable Hamilton (Fletcher) was the wife of Francis Hamilton (deceased) for over...

Jan 16, 2022

Remembrance

James Elwood “Jim” Thompson passed away suddenly on January 16, 2022, at his home in Bowie, MD.

He was born on April 24, 1961, in Washington, D.C. to James “Frank” and Margaret Kline Thompson.

Jim grew up in Washington and graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD. After high school he attended the University of Maryland, College Park, graduating with a degree...

Jan 15, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Bhagwattie Rambhajan will begin at 11:40am on Thursday, January 20.

Sandra was born on November 13th, 1964 passed away January 15th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Rosie Ramoutar, Ramoutar Ragbir and brother Ramesh Ramoutar. The Sister...

Jan 15, 2022

Calvin Jackson Allen

Calvin Jackson Allen, 96 of Laurel, MD went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 15, 2022 on his 96th birthday at home.  Born in Welch, WV he was the son of William H. Allen and Sallie Mitchell Allen.  He served his country in the United States Army as a Medic in World War II.  He...