Mar 6, 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Bernie Hastings, 64, of Hughesville, Maryland, departed peacefully on March 6th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.Bernie was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Maryland. He attended several parochial and public schools in the area and graduated from South River High School.He is survived by his beautiful wife, Sheila Almalel Hastings; his son, Sean (Brianne); his daughter, Danielle;...

Mar 5, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

Janet Elaine Miller, 63, of Clinton, Maryland, passed peacefully at her home with her husband and daughters by her side, Thursday, March 5, 2026, after a courageous, long battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Janet was born July 24, 1962, in Washington, DC to the late Chandler and Alice Dunston. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother...

Mar 2, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Patricia A. Cornwell (Baker) left this world early Sunday morning March 1, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born and raised in Mount Rainier, the third of five children. She was a devoted, trusted, and loving home daycare provider for over thirty years. She met Charles E. Cornwell at the tender age of fifteen and married him when...

Feb 25, 2026

Richard Alfred Absher, Jr., known to many as "Dick Absher," passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old.

Born on April 19, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Dick grew up along Alabama Avenue on 32nd Place in Southeast D.C., where he developed the toughness, loyalty, and work ethic that would define his life....

Feb 23, 2026

On February 23, 2026, the world grew quieter as Nicholas Joseph Hensley Yesbek was called home. Born on September 6, 1987, at Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland, Nicholas entered this life already bearing a powerful meaning in his name — “Victory of the People.” And indeed, that is what he was: a quiet, steadfast victory in a world that...

Feb 23, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Tammy Lynn Sweet, who left this world on February 23, 2026 at the age of 59. Tammy was born to late Bruce and Betty Damron in Chantilly Virginia on October 19, 1966.

Tammy shared a remarkable marriage with her beloved husband, David Sweet Sr. of...

Feb 21, 2026

Amos Butler, born April 13, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was 74 years old.

Amos was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Lucy (Harrison) Butler. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ and was baptized at...

Feb 19, 2026

Feb 19, 2026

Barbara Ann Ake (Maurer), age 82, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 in Edgewater, Maryland. Born on August 11, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to Gus Michael Maurer and Mildred Frances Ryan, Barbara was raised in College Park, Maryland.

She graduated in 1961 from High Point High School in Beltsville, were she met the love of her...

Feb 18, 2026

In the early morning hours of February 18, 2026, on Ash Wednesday, our beloved Amanda Dale Reid-Addison peacefully stepped across the threshold of eternal rest. As God gently reached out His hand and whispered, "No more fighting. It's time to come home," she closed her eyes and answered, "Okay." After a courageous and remarkable journey, she entered into her well-deserved...

Feb 18, 2026

Christopher M. Baden, whose generous spirit, offbeat sense of humor and steadfast loyalty made him beloved among his family and friends, passed away on Feb. 18 after a short battle with metastatic cancer. He had turned 62 earlier that month. 

For decades Chris lived in New York City with his wife, Delphine Harper, pursuing careers in retail, nonprofit social services and...

Feb 17, 2026

Mary Ann Elizabeth Pistorino Burek, a.k.a. Nana and Coo Bear among other nicknames, passed away peacefully at home in Dunkirk, MD on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband, Patrick “Buzz” Burek, her three children: Christina, Susan and Jeffrey Burek and seven grandchildren: Samantha, Alexandra, Jacqueline and Madeline Lempert; Mylo Burek; and Elijah and Joshua Burek....

Feb 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Marjorie Mae Hackenberg (Greenbank), 75 on Monday February 16th, 2026. Marge passed away peacefully at her home in Owings, MD.

Marge was born in Wadsworth, OH on September 6th , 1950 and was the daughter of the late Chester Greenbank and the late Josephine Greenbank (Zollinger) of Rittman, OH. Marge was...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Nathan Newman, age 70, peacefully passed away on February 15th, 2026, due to an unexpected stroke. Nathan was born on January 21st, 1956, to the late Joseph Conway and Mary Helen Newman in Cheverly, Maryland. Nathan was the youngest of 10 siblings; gone but never forgotten Regina, Jaunita, Joseph, Ann, Melvin, Burnett, and still blessing the Newman family, Sherman, Goria,...

Feb 15, 2026

Nancy Lee (Cooke) Stillwell, 63, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026.

Born on August 30, 1962 to Donald & Lois Cooke, Nancy was raised in Forestville, Maryland, with her beloved sister, Susan, and graduated from Suitland High School in 1980. She married John in 1982. From this union, they had one child, Amy, in 1992. In 1997, after residing in...

Feb 12, 2026

Charles Cornell Butler, 73, of Clinton, Maryland, passed peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2026. Charles was born to the late James and Mary Butler November 15, 1952, at Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was raised in Forestville and Upper Marlboro and graduated from Suitland Sr. High School in 1970. Charles was married to Laura Lanham from 1973 - 1981 and...