Obituaries

Larry Osborne Moltumyr

Larry Osborne Moltumyr

Feb 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love we announce the passing of Larry O. Moltumyr, age 82, on February 19, 2025, at his home in Brandywine, Maryland. Born on March 22, 1942, in Moorhead, Minnesota, Larry lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.

Larry was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen, with whom he shared a marriage filled...

Betty Ann Swann

Betty Ann Swann

Feb 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Ann (Cady) Swann, who peacefully left us in her sleep on February 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 2, 1940, Betty was a devoted wife, mother and "Nannie" whose love for her family knew no bounds.

Betty is survived by her children, Betty Greenwell (Chuck),...

Carolyn Giordano Vazquez

Carolyn Giordano Vazquez

Feb 14, 2025

Carolyn Giordano Vazquez of Huntingtown, MD passed peacefully on February 14, 2025, at the age of 82. Born December 26, 1942, in Washington, D.C. She was the middle child of Delia Heflin Giordano and William Joseph Giordano.

She grew up in Northeast Washington D.C, in the community of Brookland, where she attended 12 years at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School....

Donald Snider

Donald Snider

Feb 13, 2025

Donald Snider, a cherished husband to the late Elizabeth Snider , father, and grandfather, passed away on February 13, 2025 at his home in  Advance, North Carolina.  Donald's life of 84 years was marked by resilience and dedication.

He devoted 17 years of his life working as a cable splicer for the telephone company, where he cultivated a strong work ethic...

Eddie Velmer Horne

Eddie Velmer Horne

Feb 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eddie Velmer Horne, of Whiteville, NC, who left us peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in 1930, to the late Eddie Velmer Horne and Beulah Tedder Horne, Eddie was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his devoted...

John Paul Sherkus

John Paul Sherkus

Feb 12, 2025

John Paul (JP) Sherkus, 74 of Dunkirk Maryland died at the hospice of the Chesapeake in Waldorf of liver cancer on February 12, 2025.

He was born in Rochester, NY to Joan Kazakevicius Sherkus and Paul Joseph Sherkus. He attended Catholic grammar school, Aquinas High School and St John Fisher College graduating with a degree in Biology. He spent summers working...

Marlene Jessup

Marlene Jessup

Feb 11, 2025

Marlene Jessup, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of her community, passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 83. Born and raised in Washington D.C., Marlene was the daughter of the late Herbert and Grace Coombs.



Marlene was married to her beloved husband, Neil Jessup Sr., for over 60 years until his passing in 2022. She...

Kathleen A Bailey

Kathleen A Bailey

Feb 11, 2025

Kathleen Ann Bailey 

Age 95 

Kathleen Ann (Kay) Bailey passed away on February 11th surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born in Philadelphia to John A. and Emma E. Scheibel. Kay was predeceased in death by her husband, Charles. R. (Dick) Bailey, Sr. She is survived by her sons Charles R. (Rick) Bailey, Jr, and his wife Kathleen A. (Kath) Bailey, and...

Emma Ruffin

Emma Ruffin

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Emma Lee (Love) Ruffin was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Born to Willie Sr. and Annie (Powell) Love on December 23, 1936, in Chase City, Virginia, Emma was the seventh of ten children. 

 In 1959, she moved to the District of Columbia to embark on her adult life....

John "Mike" Brown Sr

John "Mike" Brown Sr

Feb 10, 2025

Major General (MG) John M. “Mike” Brown was born in Vicksburg, MS, to Fred and Ernestine Brown and

lived with his grandmother, Alice Foster. He attended several schools in Vicksburg before moving to San

Francisco, CA, at the age of 15. He lived with his Uncle William and worked multiple small jobs while in

school to support his family in Vicksburg. A model...

Bobbie Wasson

Bobbie Wasson

Feb 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of

Bobbie Richard Wasson, who peacefully left us in his sleep on

February 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on July 27, 1931, Bob

was a devoted husband, father, grand father etc. whose love

for his family knew no bounds.

Bob is survived by his children, Tracia Adams (Chris-

deceased), Kelly Castagna (Mark), Kim...

Michael Anthony Colbert

Michael Anthony Colbert

Feb 7, 2025

Michael Anthony Colbert, age 67, of Waldorf, MD. passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. Born on June 22, 1957, in Washington, D.C., Michael was a cherished brother, uncle, and friend whose presence touched the hearts of all who knew him.

Michael was predeceased by his loving parents, James Eugene Colbert and Mary Catherine Colbert, as well as his siblings Francis...

Gary Whitmore, Sr.

Gary Whitmore, Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

Gary Wayne Whitmore, Sr. age 78 of Southern, MD died February 05, 2025, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. He was the son of Raymond Washington Whitmore, Sr and Mildred Clark Whitmore of Hopewell VA.

Gary was a Veteran of three branches of service, The United States Army, Navy, and Airforce with an honorable discharge as Sgt. He spent some...

Bobbie Kelly

Bobbie Kelly

Feb 5, 2025

With deep love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Bobbie Jean Kelly, who departed this life on February 5, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, teacher, mentor, and pillar of her community.

Born on September 24, 1937, Bobbie Jean dedicated her life to education, shaping young minds as a teacher and...

Cheryl "Sheri" Aronhalt Smith

Cheryl "Sheri" Aronhalt Smith

Feb 4, 2025

Cheryl Aronhalt Smith died at home on February 4, 2025. She was born August 20, 1966, in Alexandria, VA, to Kay and Edwin Aronhalt. Sheri graduated from Capital Lutheran High School in 1984 and went on to graduate from Towson State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Sheri spent her teaching career enjoying lesson planning and decorating her...

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