Obituaries

Ramona Bell Smith

Ramona Bell Smith

Mar 15, 2015

Ramona was born in Grayslanding, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1934 to William and Annabell Bell. She graduated from German Township High School in 1952. Ramona moved to Buffalo, NY where she met and married Howard A. Smith. The newlyweds moved to Niagara Falls, NY where they had three children, Cheryl, Christopher and Carla. Ramona separated from her husband, and relocated with...

Cheryl Lynn Zier

Cheryl Lynn Zier

Mar 15, 2015

Cheryl Lynn Zier, age 50 of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on March 15, 2015.Born in Cheverly, MD Cheryl is the daughter of Patricia Ann (Wheeler) and Richard Andrew Zier of Upper Marlboro, MD. Cheryl was a lifelong Redskins fan and an avid dog lover and advocate.In addition to her parents, Cheryl is survived by her sister, Dianne Patricia Zier of...

Robert J. Riley

Robert J. Riley

Mar 12, 2015

Robert J. Riley 1956 - 2015 Robert J. Riley, 58, of Prince Frederick, MD passed on Thursday March 12, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington, DC he was a son of the late Harry C. and Charlotte A. (Josefson) Riley. He was married to Sandra L. (Doubleday) Riley. They celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in June...

Elizabeth L. Chandor

Elizabeth L. Chandor

Mar 12, 2015

Elizabeth (“Liz”) Chandor, age 84. Born January 1931, died March 12, 2015 after a prolonged illness. She was the daughter of Emma and Russell, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Horace Chandor, Sr. She was the mother of Horace Chandor, Jr., Linda Bukoski, Vicky George, and Robin Bowie. For the last eight years she was...

Carol Sue Hausmann

Carol Sue Hausmann

Mar 11, 2015

Carol Sue Hausmann1946-2015Carol Sue Hausmann, 68, of Owings, MD passed on Wednesday March 11, 2015 in Washington Hospital Center. Born in Washington, DC she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mirth (Edgel) Guyett. She was married to Thomas J. L. Hausmann for 47 years. She was a manager for CVS for many years. She loved to crochet, was...

Harry J. Cheseldine

Harry J. Cheseldine

Mar 11, 2015

Harry J. Cheseldine, 88, passed in peace on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by beloved wife Althea Cheseldine and his brother Bernard. He was the loving father of Michael Cheseldine, Brenda Basile, and Lynn Street; grandfather of Brian, Andrea, Kyle, Zachary, and Richard; great grandfather of Morgan and Elliana. He is also survived by a brother...

Kent Davis

Kent Davis

Mar 11, 2015

Kent Davis, born June 12, 1936 in Woodbine, NJ. He grew up in Cedarville, NJ where he played baseball and football for Millville High School with a team that went undefeated 38-0. At Millville High he met cheerleader Sara E. Felmey whom he married on July 23, 1955. After graduation he enlisted United States Air Force. Where he was first...

John E. Erhardt

John E. Erhardt

Mar 8, 2015

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Joseph "Joby" Lagana

Joseph "Joby" Lagana

Mar 7, 2015

Joseph “Giobbe/Joby” Lagana, 92, of Capitol Heights, MD died peacefully on March 7, 2015. Born June 23, 1922 in Washington, DC he is the son of the late Angela (Forami) and Antonio Lagana. Joe was a truck driver all of his life spending much of his career driving for Bevard Brothers & Silver Hill Sand and Gravel. In his retired life, he...

Owen H. Moore

Owen H. Moore

Mar 7, 2015

Owen H. Moore, 69, of Brandywine, MD died on March 7, 2015. Born in Upper Marlboro, MD he was one of 16 children of the late Aurelia and Thomas Moore.Owen enjoyed working all of his life and when he wasn’t, he was busy fixing, repairing or tinkering on something at home. He really enjoyed fishing and watching western and war movies...

Charles Joseph Fimiani Jr.

Charles Joseph Fimiani Jr.

Mar 6, 2015

Charles J. Fimiani, Jr., 54 of Washington, D.C., passed away on March 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Fimiani and his father, Charles J. Fimiani, Sr. Charlie is survived by his daughter, Sherri Fimiani and her fiancé, Jeff Gagnon; his sister, Charlene McManus and brother-in-law, Byron McManus; two nieces, Alyssa Arey and Leia Johnson and...

Eleanora "Nora" Burke

Eleanora "Nora" Burke

Mar 5, 2015

Eleanora “Nora” DeBernardo-Burke Nora was born in 1921 in Washington DC to the late Amedeo and Maria DeBernardo. She enjoyed spending her time on the water, boating and spending time with her family. She loved animals; birds and dogs held a special spot in her heart. At the age of 93 Nora passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at her home...

Henry Julius McManus

Henry Julius McManus

Mar 4, 2015

Henry J. McManus,75, of Clinton, MD departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Doctor’s Hospital in Lanham, MD. Born in Moultrie, GA, he was the son of the late Lillie Mae and Julius McManus. Henry graduated as valedictorian from Moultrie High School for Negro Youth in 1957. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Morehouse College...

William Joseph Chappell

William Joseph Chappell

Mar 4, 2015

William Joseph Chappell (Joe) Chief Master SergeantWilliam Joseph Chappell, 86, of Clinton, MD passed away March 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Edna Chappell; son, David Chappell; Daughter-in-law, Maureen Chappell; granddaughter, Sarah Chappell; and grandson, Michael Chappell. He was preceded in death by his son, William Joseph Chappell, Jr. Joe served 34...

Louis E. Felton, Sr.

Louis E. Felton, Sr.

Mar 4, 2015

Louis is survived by his wife, Lena and his two children Tina Mask and Louis E. Felton, Jr. He was father in law to George and Kelly. Proud and devoted grandfather of Mike, Aaron, Traci and Brittany. Great grandfather of "his little buddy", Mike Jr. Also survived by a half sister Debbie Talley and numerous other family and friends.Louis retired...

Dorothy Owens Hawkins

Dorothy Owens Hawkins

Mar 2, 2015

Dorothy Owens HawkinsBeloved wife of the late Clayton R. Hawkins, DC Fire Dept. Retired and devoted mother of the late Raymond L. Hawkins, U.S. Park Police. Dorothy was born on Capitol Hill and graduated from Eastern High School in 1933. She first worked for Aetna Life Insurance Company but later worked 24 years as a secretary for the National Association...

Charles Edward Holson

Charles Edward Holson

Mar 2, 2015

Charles Edward Holson, 33, of Dunkirk, MD passed on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born in Washington, DC, the son of Cynthia L. (Ellis) and Edward G. Holson Jr. Charles attended Parkdale High School, Riverdale, MD and worked in the construction industry and was also a chef. Charles enjoyed playing the drums, cooking...

Nola M. Ludwig

Nola M. Ludwig

Mar 2, 2015

Nola Mae Ludwig, age 87, aka “Granmom” and “G-Mom”, of West End, NC, formerly of Camp Springs, MD, passed away at home in North Carolina surrounded by her family on Monday, March 2, 2015.Nola was born on December 10, 1927, in Virginia to Nellie (Liming) and Vernal Cagle. She met Paul F. Ludwig, Jr., in Washington, DC and they were married...

Dorothy Juanita Windsor

Dorothy Juanita Windsor

Mar 1, 2015

Dorothy Juanita Windsor, age 61, of Upper Marlboro, MD departed this life on March 1, 2015. Sister to Charles Anthony Windsor and Joseph Marvin Windsor. Aunt to Shaquina Owens. She is predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth Windsor, her sister Helen Deloris Windsor, and brothers Lawrence Amette Windsor, David Carlton Windsor, and James K. Savoy. To send flowers or...

William O\'Mara

William O\'Mara

Mar 1, 2015

William Thomas O’Mara of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the age of 95.He was born in Baltimore, MD, on October 12, 1919 to Annie (Codd) and Joseph O’Mara. He was one of seven children.In 1946, William moved to Chesapeake Beach. He worked for Union Vending before he married Josephine Cox and they opened the...

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