Obituaries
William Lamm
Jun 30, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of William "Bill" Lamm, Sr., 78, of Brandywine, MD, on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Southern Maryland Hospital's Hospice Care Unit.
Born in Washington D.C. to the late William R and Bernice Lamm on October 10, 1946. He loved farming and the outdoors, boating, fishing, riding country roads on his Harley, and especially...
Owen Royce Crump
Jun 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Owen Royce Crump, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on June 29, 2025. Owen’s journey began in Idaho, where he was born in 1948, but the warmth of Maryland became his home when he moved there in 1959. It was in Idaho during his...
Billie Lacefield
Jun 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billie Jewel Lacefield, born to the late Maxwell and Ernestine Ibach, who received her wings on June 26th, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by her husband and children.
Born in Rio Grande City, Texas, Billie Lacefield entered the world embraced by the love of her parents, grandparents, and...
Garrie A Friend
Jun 26, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Garrie Andrew Friend, who departed this world on June 26, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 2, 1944, in Ivydale, West Virginia, Garrie dedicated his life to serving his community and cherishing his family.
A proud police officer with Prince George's County, Garrie...
Helen Jeanette Von Soosten
Jun 26, 2025
Helen Jeanette von Soosten, 90, of Huntingtown, died on June 26, 2025, at Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons. She was born September 26, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Beatrice and Daniel Wardrip. In 1941, she was welcomed into the loving home of Rudolph and Ella Kroenke of Hepler, Kansas. Helen was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Hepler and...
Christa Proctor
Jun 24, 2025
Christa Lynn Proctor, 56, of Lexington Park, MD entered eternal rest on June 24, 2025.
Born November 30, 1968, in Washington, DC to the late Sylvia Catherine and James Alton Proctor, Sr.
"Chrissy" as known to many, graduated from Friendly High School, Fort Washington, MD, 1987. In 1989, she was blessed with her first-born Derick Riley. In 1994, came the...
Damon John Mogavero
Jun 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Damon John Mogavero, beloved son of John and Catherine Mogavero, who departed from this world on June 21, 2025, at the age of 53. Born in Maryland, Damon lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep connection to his family and friends.Damon was a cherished brother to...
Ignatius Gardiner Edelen Jr
Jun 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ignatius Gardiner Edelen Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend, who departed this world on June 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in the heart of Maryland, Ignatius, dedicated his life to the craft of masonry, imparting strength and stability not just in his work,...
Alberta Freeman
Jun 19, 2025
Alberta "Ally" Freeman- Walton, 78, passed away peacefully June 19,2025, in Falls Church, Virginia. Born on January 10, 1947, in Hagerstown, Maryland, to the late William and Elisabeth Burnett, Alberts was the youngest child in a loving family of eighteen siblings.
Known for her radiant personality, Albert brightened the lives of everyone she encountered. Her warm and welcoming nature brought people...
Gladys Cambrel-Crockett
Jun 17, 2025
Gladys Roberta Cambrel-Crockett, affectionately known as
“Bert,” entered eternal rest on June 17, 2025, in Oxon Hill,
Maryland. Born on April 1, 1943, in Bluefield, West Virginia, she
lived a life defined by grace, resilience, and radiant joy. A
devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend,
Bert’s vibrant spirit and generous heart left a lasting impression on
all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The...
Glendora Howard
Jun 17, 2025
Glendora Howard, 82, passed away on June 17, 2025 in Bowie, MD. She was born April 5, 1943, in Washington, DC as the only child to the late Alfred Gilchrist and Bertha Johnson Brown. She was affectionately known as Glenny. She spent most of her life in the Washington, DC area. Her career was focused on elementary education. She dedicated...
Marcella Sawyer
Jun 16, 2025
Marcella Sawyer, 92, born on March 10, 1933, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Culpepper, VA on June 16, 2025. She was born in the very home that now houses the local priest, a symbol of the deep roots she held in the community she loved. Marcella was a devoted mother to two children, John and Rebecca Sawyer....
Karen Marie Bennett
Jun 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Karen Marie Bennett, age 69, of Prince Frederick MD. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on June 14, 2025, just hours shy of her 70th birthday. Born in Phoenix, Arizona – raised in Maryland. Karen dedicated her life to her family and career and found...
Eric Walter Felter
Jun 12, 2025
Eric Walter Felter, a loving son, cherished brother, and talented film editor, was born on June 3, 1978, in Maryland. He passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Eric’s steadfast spirit and zest for life will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by his devoted...
Mario Fresco
Jun 11, 2025
Mario Fresco, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Landover, Maryland, at the age of 79.
Born on april 24, 1946, in Lanciano, Italy, Mario was the cherished son of the late Angelo Fresco and Rosaria Fresco (D'Onofrio). In 1965, he began working as a mail carrier for the The Washington Post, a role...
James Joseph Allman
Jun 11, 2025
Joe Allman, a dedicated public servant, loving husband, and devoted father, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 11. He was 79.
Born on October 17, 1945, in Washington, D.C. to a large and gregarious Irish Catholic family, he spent his early years on Capitol Hill in the District before his family moved to Suitland, Maryland. A graduate of...
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