Obituaries

Aug 24, 2023

 

ROOSEVELT BEST

 

Roosevelt "PeeWee" Best of Forestville, Maryland and formerly of Johnston County,

North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 23,2023 with his wife Gail Williams at his bedside.

There will be a Graveside Committal on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at Selma Memorial Garden at 3:00pm.

 

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Aug 24, 2023

 

Janet Clare Trexler, 66, of Waldorf, MD passed away August 24, 2023. Janet was born August 8, 1957 to the late Morgan Joseph and Dorothy G. (Tippett) Trexler in Washington, DC. She worked as a registered nurse and was a dedicated employee of Southern Maryland Hospital Center for 44 years. She touched many lives as a floor nurse, head nurse,...

Aug 22, 2023

 

Anna "Rena" Caterina Brzozowski, 94, the proud mother of 6 daughters, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away August 22, 2023. Rena was born March 13, 1929 to the late Vito and Maria Innamorato in Brooklyn, NY. Before her illness and the death of her beloved Ed, she was an active member of the Mount Calvary Catholic Church. Rena was a...

Aug 21, 2023

 

On November 23, 1939, the lord blessed us with the present of Mary Ellen Seawright, and on August 21, 2023, Mary Ellen Seawright departed at Faith Presbyterian Hospice. Mary E. Seawright was a God-fearing warrior and a family-oriented woman. Her only soulmate was her beloved Curtis Thomas Seawright. Together, Mary E. Seawright and Curtis Thomas Seawright's souls combined. Mary...

Aug 21, 2023

  Denise André Williams, a beloved resident of Washington, DC, and a proud Air Force Vietnam Veteran, peacefully passed away in her sleep on August 21, 2023, at the age of 70.   Born in Grand Rapids, MI, on February 25, 1953, Denise was the cherished daughter of Mildred Shaw and George Issac Marshall. She is survived by her loving...

Aug 19, 2023

De’Andre M. Coleman, a bright soul who brought love and kindness to all who knew him, left this worldall too soon on Saturday August 19th, 2023, at the age of 28 years old. Born on October 30th, 1994,De’Andre became a source of light in the lives of his family, friends and all those who were fortunateenough to cross his path.De’Andre’s...

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Aug 17, 2023

Florence H. Albert , 87 of Clinton MD passed on Thursday August 17, 2023 after a brief illness.Florence was the daughter of Hazel and Albert Hanson and the wife of the late LawrenceAlbert. She is survived by her son Darren E. Albert and wife Laura also by daughter Darleneand husband Raymond Rodriguez. She is also survived by three grandchildren Alexis,...

Aug 16, 2023

Kimberly Simms Rector, 59, of Princess Anne, MD passed away August 16, 2023.Kimberly was born November 30, 1963 in Cheverly, MD to the late Wilma and Robert H. Simms, Jr. Kim was talented as a child in tap dance, playing the piano and once performed before actor Tony Curtis in a competition he was judging. She graduated 1981 from Frederick...

Aug 15, 2023

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Aug 12, 2023

William Martin Radošević of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed peacefully in the home of his daughter, with his family by his side. He is the beloved husband of 51 years to the late AnnaMaria Radošević.  William is survived by his son, Frank Antonio (Dena), daughter Teresa Marie Schrodel (the late Michael Schrodel), grandchildren Carmen Schrodel, Madeline and Liam Radošević.  William is also...

Aug 11, 2023

Donald Ray Jones was born May 16, 1944, to Bernard and Elizabeth Robinson in Washington DC. He grew up attending school in the Washington, DC Public School System and graduated from Dunbar High School in Northwest, DC. He was the eldest child of two brothers, Tyrone Smallwood and Bernard Robinson Jr. When he turned 21 years old, he made the...

Aug 9, 2023

 

Irene Gorski, 97, of Clinton, MD, passed away on August 9, 2023. She was the wife to the late Josef Gorski, daughter of the late Adam and Valeria Wolinski. She is survived by her sons Robert (Anna), Patrick (Joyce), grandsons Joey (Rebecca), David (Faith), four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.

 

A graveside service will...

Aug 6, 2023

On August 6, 2023, Samuel Joseph Galante suddenly passed away. Sam was born to Alexander Carino and Marie Terese (nee Darr) Galante. He was the second child of six in a family of eight. The family was a very large one and their home was a happy place to grow up. After he graduated from Mackin Catholic High School, Sam...

Aug 4, 2023

La Verne M. Alleyne was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, one of eight children to Herbertand Margaret Griffith. La Verne’s formal education was high school/college inJacksonville, FL and New York. La Verne worked as a Banker and an Insurance ClaimsSpecialist.La Verne was an intelligent and beautiful soul. She was an “Ardent” Pittsburgh SteelerFan. She loved advocating and caring for...

Aug 3, 2023

 

 

Stanton Daniel Riley, born in Washington DC, September 4, 1959, one of eight children to Issac Riley, Jr. and Catherine D Riley (both Deceased).

 

Stanton attended both Eastern and Spingarn High School in Washington DC, graduating from Spingarn High School in 1977.  He also attended the University of the District of Columbia.   Stanton was a certified Air...

Aug 3, 2023

Arthur Belden Smithwick, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at Calvert Health Medical Center on August 3, 2023.  It has been said that the greatest gift in life is to be unconditionally loved and cherished. Arthur bestowed this gift to his family each and every day!

Arthur was born in Washington, DC on...

Aug 3, 2023

Jeri Lu Beck, age 84, of Dunkirk, Maryland, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Jeri was born on October 4, 1938, in Washington DC to John and Edith Garner. For 51 years she was a beloved wife of George Beck who preceded her in death in April of 2011. Jeri was the loving mother of...