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Sep 6, 2026

Lawrence "Larry" Emanuel Andes, Jr., 80, passed away on September 6, 2026, peacefully at MedStar Health Hospice of St. Mary's in Callaway, Maryland, surrounded by the love and care of those who meant so much to him.

Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lynda, his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Olivia, mother-in-law, Irene, brother, David "Dodie",...

Sep 4, 2026

Patsy L. Wygle, 75, of Clinton, Maryland, passed away on 4 September 2026 with her family by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on 15 September 1950 to the late Robert Lee Suggs and Patricia Carol (Graham) Suggs. She graduated in 1968 from Eaton High School in Eaton, Ohio.

She married Lawrence Cox in 1970 and they had one...

Sep 2, 2026

Shirley Ann Clark peacefully departed her earthly life on September 2, 2026. Shirley was born on May 15, 1940, the eldest of thirteen siblings and raised in Danville, VA to the late Sidney and Florence Carter. As a child, her mother instilled in her the love of attending church and praising and honoring GOD which she in turn instilled those...

Aug 31, 2026

Con profunda tristeza, pero también con inmensa gratitud por una vida hermosa y plena, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Maria Teresa Perez Ortega, quien partió en paz el 31 de agosto de 2026, después de una breve enfermedad.

Maria Teresa nació el 28 de septiembre de 1946 en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, hija de Maria Albertina Brea de Perez y...

Aug 27, 2026

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Kathrine Ann Haney (Miles), age 70, who passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 27, 2026, in Clinton, Maryland.

Born in Washington, D.C., Kathrine lived a life filled with vibrant energy, compassion, and love. She was a proud graduate of Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, Maryland,...

Aug 26, 2026

Stephen Douglas Diamond, lovingly referred to as Steve and Uncle Steve, age 57, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on August 26, 2026 at his family residence. He was born on July 15, 1969 in Washington, DC. to Brack and Pam Diamond.

Steve graduated from Northern High School in 1987. He was employed at the family business, Diamond Container Corporation, where he...

Aug 23, 2026

Bradley Ray Parson, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Bradley was born on October 23, 1976, in Cheverly, Maryland, to Wesley Alan Parson and Joyce Mason Parson. Throughout his life, Bradley was blessed with the love and...

Aug 22, 2026

It is with profound sadness and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of JoAnn Gray Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, who left us peacefully on August 22, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on January 18, 1963, in Washington D.C. to Melvin and Clara Gray, JoAnn lived a life rich with purpose and love,...

Aug 19, 2026

— A Life Well Lived, A Love Forever Remembered —

LaWan Annette Sweetenberg passed away peacefully at her home in North Beach, Maryland, on August 19, 2026.

Born in Washington, D.C., to Lewis and Beryl Sweetenburg, LaWan was the second of their four children. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, she began her career with the federal government in 1981. During...

Aug 19, 2026

Christopher Angel Rothstein, 34 of Owings, MD, passed away August 19, 2026. He was born in Miami, FL on September 21, 1991, to Gene Rothstein and Mary Mendoza.

He attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, in which he married his wife Candance Rothstein, and baptized his twin daughters, Eliza and Ember Rothstein. His extended children were also all baptized in the Catholic...

Aug 19, 2026

George Montgomery Trahan, 73, of Dunkirk, MD, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, after a brief but brave battle with pancreatic cancer. George is proceeded in death by his wife and love of his life, Marsha and survived by his five cherished daughters, Angela Turner (Richard), Catherine Walls (Andy), Elizabeth Taylor,...

Aug 17, 2026

It is with heartfelt celebration of his life that we announce the passing of Michael Wayne Vito, a beloved father, friend, proud Marine, and dedicated craftsman, who left this world on August 17, 2026, at the age of 68.

Born on October 13, 1957, in Shenandoah, Virginia, Michael lived a life filled with passion, purpose, hard work, laughter, and love. He...

Aug 15, 2026

Patricia Jean Petrauskas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, after bravely battling ovarian cancer. Born on September 23, 1938, in Corunna, Michigan, Patricia was a beacon of compassion and dedication throughout her life.

Patricia was the beloved daughter of Basil and Ida Flynn and cherished sister to Marie Taylor (Gerald), Millie Mentus...

Aug 14, 2026

Roy Edward Bowden was born on December 25, 1947, to the late Mary and Clarence Bowden. He was educated in the Catholic schools in his early years and graduated from Bell Vocational High School, where he proudly played football. After high school, Roy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge.

Roy...

Aug 13, 2026

Constance (Connie) Short passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 after a brief illness.

She was born on November 26, 1934 in Cumberland, Maryland to James Patrick and Margaret Angela (McCulley) Moore. She was one of 12 children. She married John (Johnny) Leland Short on September 17, 1955. They had three children and moved from Seat Pleasant to Brandywine, Maryland in...

Aug 9, 2026

Aug 5, 2026

Walter Andrew Straughan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on September 16, 1937, in Hyattsville, MD, Walter was a beacon of love and wisdom, the son of Andrew and Evelyn Straughan.

Married to his beloved wife, Marlene Straughan, for an extraordinary 69 years, Walter exemplified devotion and...

Aug 5, 2026

Zetha V. Ballinger passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 5, 2026. Her wish to live to the age of 90 was granted in May, when her family gathered at her favorite restaurant to celebrate her milestone birthday and the long, good life she had lived.

Zetha married Raymond Thomas Ballinger, Jr. on July 9, 1954. In the early years...

Aug 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Eddy Fuentes Frayna

Eddy Fuentes Frayna, 74, of Clinton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Eddy was born on June 22, 1952, in Manila, Philippines, to Leonor Eufena Frayna and Isabel Fuentes Frayna. He grew up in Manila and attended Adamson University, where he pursued the education that would lead to...