Obituaries
Raja Ibrahim Hawit
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Raja Hawit, surrounded by his family, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 29, at age 87.
Dr. Hawit was born on December 1, 1938 into a world that taught him early the value of simplicity, discipline, and hard work.
He attended college and medical school at the American University of Beirut and then completed his pediatric residency...
Gwendolyn Jean Neville
Jan 27, 2026
Gwendolyn Jean Neville, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27. She was the wife of Robert “Bob” Neville; mother of six children; grandmother of nine grandchildren; and great-grandmother to fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, one son, and one great-grandchild. Gwendolyn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration...
Margaret Jane Bailor
Jan 26, 2026
Margaret Jane Bailor, born December 19, 1940 at the family home on Brush Mountain Frankstown township to John and Helen (Mielnik) Baker. She grew up in and around Hollidaysburg, PA. She attended grade school at St. Mary’s, graduated from Hollidaysburg Joint Community Highschool in 1959, and attended art school in Washington D.C. She married her husband of 60 years in...
John Wesley Smith
Jan 22, 2026
John Wesley “Jack” Smith, 94, of Forestville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, surrounded by love and family.
Jack was born on July 20, 1931, in Forestville, MD, to Milton and Gladys Smith. From an early age, he learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and loyalty—qualities that would define his life and the way he loved his family.
A...
Frances Young
Jan 22, 2026
On January 22, 2026, our beloved Frances Bell Young went home to be with the Lord. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation with family will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at Second New St. Paul Baptist Church, 2400 Franklin Street NE, Washington, DC...
Jane Beard
Jan 21, 2026
Jane Edna Beard of Dunkirk, Maryland was born on March 27, 1941, to the late Forst and Edna Phillips. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 21, 2026. Originally from Washington, D.C., Jane devoted her life to learning, family, and service to others.
Jane earned degrees from Georgetown College in Kentucky and Bowie State University in Maryland. She spent...
Wayne LaRue Lore
Jan 17, 2026
Wayne LaRue Lore, age 95, of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
Born in Millville, Pennsylvania during the Great Depression, Wayne was the son of LaRue “Rudy” Lore and Edna (Hunsinger) Lore. He was raised on his family’s dairy farm in Unityville, Pennsylvania, where more than 100 acres of farmland shaped...
Thomas Zetty
Jan 17, 2026
Thomas William Zetty, aged 88, of Camp Springs, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born on January 22, 1937, in Tunnelton, West Virginia, to the late Wonda and Noah Zetty, Thomas, fondly known as Tom, left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
A standout athlete at Tunnelton High School, Tom excelled in basketball, baseball, and football...
Jacquelyn Ann Absher Dare
Jan 15, 2026
Jacquelyn Ann Absher Dare, 70, of Calvert County, MD, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her children. Known affectionately as “Bunny”—a nickname given to her by her father—she was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Maryland.
A 1973 graduate of Crossland High School, Bunny went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. She...
Grover Booker
Jan 13, 2026
Grover Leon Booker, born on May 20, 1941, in Thomson, Georgia, to the late Tommie and Queen Esther Booker, peacefully departed this life on January 13, 2026.
At a young age, Leon faced the loss of his mother, but he was lovingly nurtured by his aunt, Dora Williams, and her husband, Fred Williams. His early experiences shape the remarkable individual he...
Marylin Varnadore
Jan 10, 2026
Marylin Sue Varnadore (née Henderson), 91, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Home in Holland Point, Maryland surrounded by her family. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Marylin lived a vibrant and accomplished life marked by service, creativity, and deep devotion to her family and community.
Born on March 22, 1934, in Rochester, Indiana, Marylin grew up...
Stephen Timothy Campbell
Jan 10, 2026
Stephen Campbell, 64, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on January 10, 2026, with his family by his side.
Stephen was born in Geneva, New York, on September 10, 1961, to Dennis and Claire (Decker) Campbell. His family settled in Riva, Maryland, where he graduated from South River High School in 1979 and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....
Annie Bradley
Jan 10, 2026
Annie Louise Bradley, affectionately known as “Ma” or “Mother Bradley,” was born on October 22, 1933, in Washington, D.C., and peacefully entered eternal rest on January 10, 2026, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Annie was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Reynolds and John Mullins, and the beloved middle child among her siblings. She was raised with a foundation built on humility...
Anthony W. Griffith
Jan 9, 2026
Anthony William Griffith, 60, of Brandywine, Maryland, passed peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026. Anthony was born in Washington D.C. to Veronica and William Griffith, March 9, 1965. Anthony is survived by his devoted mother, Veronica Griffith and his sister, Susan Brashear. Family and friends are welcome to gather at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 17510 Horsehead Rd, Brandywine, MD, on Tuesday,...
Edwin Robert Aronhalt
Jan 9, 2026
Edwin Robert Aronhalt died on January 9th at Commonwealth Senior Living in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ed was born September 25, 1937, in Cumberland, Maryland to William and Viola Aronhalt. He graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1955 and joined the US Air Force. After completing his service, he attended and graduated from Strayer College in Washington, DC. In 1963, he...
Diane Christine Arter
Jan 9, 2026
Diane Christine Arter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 9th, 2026 at the age of 66.
Leaving behind a legacy of love, patience, and quiet strength. She was the devoted wife of the late James Franklin Arter, cherished daughter of Robert Dolby and Shirley Yoho. Diane is survived by her 4 siblings, daughters and sons, Devoney, Charles,...
Catherine T. McGowan
Jan 8, 2026
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, Catherine Therese McGowan (Teri) passed peacefully at home while surrounded by family and friends. Beloved sister who is survived by her six siblings, Joan Goldsmith, Eileen Ford, Mary Jo Sputo, Terence McGowan, Robert McGowan and Gary McGowan. She is survived by her nephews and nieces, Blaine Ford, Caitlin Ford, Maddie Ford, Katy Sputo, Ryan McGowan,...
Geneva Boling
Jan 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Geneva Boling December 10, 1930 - January 6, 2026, Geneva Boling, a woman of remarkable grace and warmth, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 95.
Throughout nearly a century of life, Geneva remained a steadfast light to those around her. She was best known for her boundless kindness and a welcoming spirit so...
John Albert Swann
Jan 6, 2026
Albert was born on July 4, 1929, to his parents, James and Maggie Swann. Albert leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Vivian (Ona), of 30 years; his daughters, Ann P., Gloria T., and Veronica F.; his son, David Swann; his sister, Naomi P. (Alvin); his brother, Bernard George (Vivian); one uncle, Sidney; four aunts, Dorothy, Geraldine, Hilda, and Theresa;...
Margaret Louise McLaughlin
Jan 4, 2026
Margaret Louise “Peggy” McLaughlin, age 79, passed away on January 4, 2026.
Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Grant McLaughlin, who passed away in 2022. Following his passing, she moved from Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, to Huntingtown, Maryland, where she lived with her daughter and was surrounded by the love and care of her family.
Peggy was a devoted wife,...
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