Aug 19, 2026

Aug 19, 2026

George Montgomery Trahan, 73, of Dunkirk, MD, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, after a brief but brave battle with pancreatic cancer. George is proceeded in death by his wife and love of his life, Marsha and survived by his five cherished daughters, Angela Turner (Richard), Catherine Walls (Andy), Elizabeth Taylor,...

Aug 17, 2026

It is with heartfelt celebration of his life that we announce the passing of Michael Wayne Vito, a beloved father, friend, proud Marine, and dedicated craftsman, who left this world on August 17, 2026, at the age of 68.

Born on October 13, 1957, in Shenandoah, Virginia, Michael lived a life filled with passion, purpose, hard work, laughter, and love. He...

Aug 15, 2026

Patricia Jean Petrauskas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, after bravely battling ovarian cancer. Born on September 23, 1938, in Corunna, Michigan, Patricia was a beacon of compassion and dedication throughout her life.

Patricia was the beloved daughter of Basil and Ida Flynn and cherished sister to Marie Taylor (Gerald), Millie Mentus...

Aug 13, 2026

Constance (Connie) Short passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 after a brief illness.

She was born on November 26, 1934 in Cumberland, Maryland to James Patrick and Margaret Angela (McCulley) Moore. She was one of 12 children. She married John (Johnny) Leland Short on September 17, 1955. They had three children and moved from Seat Pleasant to Brandywine, Maryland in...

Aug 9, 2026

Aug 5, 2026

Walter Andrew Straughan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on September 16, 1937, in Hyattsville, MD, Walter was a beacon of love and wisdom, the son of Andrew and Evelyn Straughan.

Married to his beloved wife, Marlene Straughan, for an extraordinary 69 years, Walter exemplified devotion and...

Aug 5, 2026

Zetha V. Ballinger passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 5, 2026. Her wish to live to the age of 90 was granted in May, when her family gathered at her favorite restaurant to celebrate her milestone birthday and the long, good life she had lived.

Zetha married Raymond Thomas Ballinger, Jr. on July 9, 1954. In the early years...

Aug 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Eddy Fuentes Frayna

Eddy Fuentes Frayna, 74, of Clinton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Eddy was born on June 22, 1952, in Manila, Philippines, to Leonor Eufena Frayna and Isabel Fuentes Frayna. He grew up in Manila and attended Adamson University, where he pursued the education that would lead to...

Aug 1, 2026

Steve Gibson, 73, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2026. While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing he lived a life filled with faith, laughter, friendship, adventure, and above all, love. More than anything, Steve was a loving and devoted family man. He was a proud father to his daughter, Brittany; a cherished Pop Pop...

Jul 31, 2026

Marcus Garnett Lockett passed away suddenly on July 31, 2026, at the age of 51. Born on May 1, 1975, to George and Nellie Lockett. Marcus lived a life defined by warmth, an insatiable curiosity, and a deep, enduring devotion to his family.

Marcus received his early education in Prince George's County, Maryland, where his inquisitive spirit first took root. He...

Jul 30, 2026

Lucy Mary (Brunetto) Schuler, 94, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026.

Lucy was born on February 27, 1932, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Mary (Wojciechowski) Brunetto and Charles Brunetto. She attended Reading High School, and after graduating, began working at John Hancock Life Insurance Company.

Lucy met Bernard Schuler in 1952, and the two were married on September 18,...

Jul 28, 2026

“Through it all, my eyes are on You, and it is well with my soul.”

Lucille Alice Asbury, affectionately known as "Lu," "LuLu," "Ms. Lu," "Mama Lu,""Lucy-Pearl," and "Grammy," was born on November 14, 1940, in Washington, D.C.,to the late LeRoy A. Brannock, Sr. and Alice P. Brannock. Lucille entered eternal rest at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, July...

Jul 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randall Allen Truitt, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who departed this world on July 27, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on August 12, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, Randall was the beloved son of Preston and Gerry Truitt.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Holli Truitt;...

Jul 25, 2026

Alice Faye Stiltner Copeland, 84, of Brandywine, Maryland, passed away on July 25, 2026. Born May 23, 1942, she loved her friends and family with all her heart, serving as the cornerstone of our family and anchoring us with her strength, grace, and unwavering faith.

For 49 years, she made her house in Brandywine a true home- a warm, welcoming place...

Jul 25, 2026

John Marcellus Moore was born on June 3, 1941, in Ahoskie, North Carolina to the late Ruby Mae Raynor (Moore) and Clinton Roosevelt Moore, Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother Clinton Roosevelt Moore, Jr.; his aunts Sarah Moore and Nancy Moore.

John accepted Christ at an early age at Calvary Baptist Church located in Ahoskie, North Carolina and...

Jul 25, 2026

Kelly Marie McCarley, 63 of Owings, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026.

Born on May 8, 1963, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. Kelly was wife of her beloved Husband William Scott McCarley and the beloved daughter of Florence Linda Lynch and Joseph Edward Lynch Jr. Throughout their life, Kelly was known for the love she had...

Jul 25, 2026

Joseph Warden Caldwell, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2026. Joe was born on November 17, 1942, in Washington, DC to Joseph W. and Alberta Phipps Caldwell.

Joe was raised in Morningside, Maryland and as a teen became a volunteer firefighter at Morningside VFD, Co. 27. This led to a long, impressive career in firefighting. He started...

Jul 23, 2026

Christian Devi Wood departed this life and was received into God’s loving arms on July 23, 2026. Christian was born August 8, 1964, at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC to the late Allen R. Wood, Jr and Lillie Bush Wood. Christian has been affectionally known as Towie since being nick named by a Hawaiian friend of his dad while just...

Jul 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of George Edward McKinley Sr.

George Edward McKinley Sr., 92, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. Born on October 22, 1933, in Webster, South Dakota, George lived a life defined by hard work, service, devotion to his family, and quiet strength.

George was the beloved son of John Austin McKinley and Rose Antonia (Karpen) McKinley. He graduated from...