Oct 20, 2025

Oct 20, 2025

Josefina Otero, 86, passed away on October 20, 2025, in Clinton, MD.

Josefina is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Gilberto Otero Colon; her children, Gilberto J. Otero (Laura), Emilia D. Dillard (David), George G. Otero (Lizette), and Sherry A. Keegan (Sean); nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Services for Mrs. Josefina Otero will be held on Friday,...

Oct 17, 2025

Oct 17, 2025

Ruth Eleanor Jennison, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, relative, and friend, departed this earthly life on October 17, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on February 17, 1931, in Washington, DC, Ruth's vibrant spirit and unwavering love for her family touched the lives of many throughout her journey.

Ruth's life was a tapestry woven with threads of faith, resilience,...

Oct 14, 2025

Wilma “Valene” Stueckler passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family as the Chaplet of Divine Mercy was played. 

Born on Valentine’s Day, 1942, in Alabama, Valene brought warmth, creativity, and grace to everyone she met. She was the daughter of Wilma Mae Patterson, sibling to Dale, John, and Jenny. In 1960, Valene married Vernon “Pete” Tate,...

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Thelma Cotillo, 91, beloved wife, mother, grand mother, great grand mother, and performer, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.Thelma was born on January 21, 1934 and was raised in London, England, where she spent part of her childhood in the underground shelters during World War II, surviving the bombings that took both her parents and her home. Despite these...

Oct 12, 2025

Ms. Teri Lynell Eugene, daughter of the late David Wesley Eugene and Marian Ruth (Pollard) McPherson was born June 8, 1955 in Washington D.C. She departed this life peacefully at the age of 70 in her home in Brandywine, MD on October 12, 2025.

Growing up, Teri attended D.C. Public Schools and ultimately graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1973....

Oct 11, 2025

Today, we gather with full hearts to honor the life of a remarkable man—Dennis Norman—born on November 29, 1948. To us, he was more than just a name, more than a title. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a brother, a friend, and truly, a pillar to everyone who had the blessing of knowing him.

Dennis lived...

Oct 11, 2025

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, God called home His faithful servant Gregory Rodney Byrd, Sr. He was the beloved son of the late Ann O. Byrd and James Wendell Byrd, Jr., and was preceded in death by his brother, Armand Byrd. Gregory was a proud graduate of McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C., class of 1984. Soon after, he...

Oct 9, 2025

Oct 4, 2025

Oct 2, 2025

JoAnne Fayola (Schafroth) Dvorak, 90, of Camp Springs, MD, died October 2nd, 2025. She was the daughter of Owen and Hattie Schafroth and wife of the late Vernon Dvorak. She suffered a sudden stroke and passed away in the hospital surrounded by family.

JoAnne is survived by son Eric, daughter Holly and late son, Joey, brother Lynn, and sister Randee. Our...

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 29, 2025

Millard "Ski" Emil Garbinsky, Jr., 78, of Upper Marlboro, MD, was born July 18, 1947 and passed away on September 29, 2025.

After graduating from John Carroll Catholic High School, Ski proudly served in the United States Army and upon returning from service he attended the University of Maryland where he earned two bachelor's degrees. He was granted his Certified Public...