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Oct 2, 2025

Victor Mario Peruzzi came into this world on December 5, 1934. He left it on October 2, 2025, some 90 years later. A good, long run. Yet still not nearly long enough for those who were fortunate enough to have him grace their lives. Vic was a devoted husband, often stipulating to his comely daughters that their mom was still...

Oct 2, 2025

Beryl Sweetenburg passed away peacefully at home in North Beach, Maryland. Born in York, England, to William and Elsie Broadhead, Beryl was their only child.

At 17, she met her husband, Lewis, while he was stationed in York with the U.S. Air Force. She moved to the United States in 1957, and they were married in Washington, D.C. Together, they raised...

Oct 2, 2025

Oct 1, 2025

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Patricia Ann Akowskey, age 81. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. She was the devoted wife of the late James Michael Akowskey, Sr.

Patricia is survived by her six loving children: James Akowskey,...

Oct 1, 2025

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Sep 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Kenneth “Ken” Raney Sr., who departed this life on September 27, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 29, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, Ken was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

Ken dedicated five years of his life to the United...

Sep 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hilma Romaine McClain, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on September 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 29, 1932, in Cook County, Illinois, Hilma’s journey through life was one of unwavering love, devotion, and service to her family...

Sep 26, 2025

Helen Theresa Nelson Batch, 70, of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed peacefully Friday September 26, 2025. Helen was born July 9, 1955, in Washington D.C. to the late Alice and James Nelson.

Helen was a graduate of Crossland High School in Camp Springs, MD, where she had taken cosmetology classes. She held several different jobs post-high school, and when her daughter Laura...

Sep 24, 2025

Rusty passed away after having a spinal cord injury in April. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Pennoyer: His brother Craig Pennoyer and grandson Adam N. Pennoyer Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of 34 years. His Children Emily Lee (David), Adam Pennoyer (Shena), Sister Patricia Gibbs. Grandchildren Rebecca Lee, Taylor Lee, Aidan...

Sep 24, 2025

Sep 23, 2025

On February 20, 1950, Karen Diane Long was born to Garland Garfield Long Sr and Gussie Elaine Perkins Long in Clifton Forge Virginia. In her early childhood she lived in Charleston, West Virginia until her father’s sudden death. After her father’s death, the family moved to Washington DC where she attended school until graduation in 1968.

She attended the university of...

Sep 22, 2025

Sep 22, 2025

George Harrell, Jr., affectionately known as "Bubby", was born in Ahoskie, North Carolina on July 27, 1953 to Herbert George Harrell, Sr. and Viola Britt Harrell. He transitioned from this life on September 22, 2025. A devoted father and grandfather, Bubby had an unwavering love for his family. He had four children, he was preceded in death by Kevin "Deon"...

Sep 21, 2025

Thomas Carl Stommel answered his last call on September 21, 2025, at 1:26 am when he passed away peacefully in Baltimore Maryland at the age of 83. He was born in Washington DC on April 20, 1942, to Walter A. Stommel and Eleanor M. Stommel (Hogue).

Thomas grew up in District Heights Maryland and graduated from Suitland High School.

He had a...

Sep 19, 2025

James Lawrence Atchison Sr., known to many as Sam, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, after a brave three year battle with cancer, with his loving wife, Susie, and son, J.J. by his side.

Sam was deeply loved and respected by all who knew him. He was known for his unwavering patience, calm demeanor, caring nature, and genuine appreciation for...

Sep 18, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

John Walter Johnson, was born in Cheltenham, Maryland, on December 24, 1930, to the late John and Cora Johnson. He was the second of 11 children from this union.

After graduating from Douglass High School in June 1948, John enrolled in Cortez Peters Business School in Washington, D.C.

In 1951, John joined the United States Air Force serving four years active duty...