Dec 18, 2023

Janet Marie Ritter (nee Rehkemper), known to her loved ones and friends as Jan, passed away due to a long-term illness on December 18, 2023, in Prince Frederick, Md. She was born on November 22, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas. 

Jan was a graduate of La Reine High School (Suitland, Md.) and the University of Maryland, where she met her...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Joachim Neckere was born in 1936, in Wittenburg, a town in eastern Europe in a country known then as Bessarabia. The area was part of a settlement of German farmers and artisans who were invited in by Russian Empress Catherine the Great to repopulate the area as a buffer state against the Ottoman Empire. Bessarabia was largely autonomous, with...

Dec 17, 2023

Dec 15, 2023

Dec 14, 2023

Gregory Lee Todd was born on March 9, 1951, and departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father on December 14, 2023. "Greg," as he was affectionately called by those who knew him, was a Washington D.C. native who resided in various parts of Prince George's County throughout his life. With an enthusiasm for understanding how things work, he...

Dec 13, 2023

 

On December 13, 2023, at the age of 78, Shelton “MJ” Johnson departed this life surrounded

by his family. Shelton “MJ” Johnson was born on November 09, 1945, to the late Margaret

Johnson from Virginia.

 

Reared by his mother and grandmother, Shelton was known for his infectious laugh and hard-

working personality. After graduating from high school, Shelton...

Dec 13, 2023

On December 13, 2023, Joan Marie Suit passed away peacefully. She began this life on March 10, 1954, born to the late Lloyd and Violet Suit. She grew up in Upper Marlboro (Ritchie), Maryland and was the only sister to brothers, Bob, and the late John. After graduating from Chopticon High School, she furthered her education at University of Maryland...

Dec 12, 2023

Kenneth Leon Little, Sr affectionately known as “Ken” was born July 5,1948 in Mt Gilead,North Carolina to the late Lloyd Little and Mary Little.  He quietly departed this life onDecember 12, 2023.  Ken joins in heaven; his father Lloyd Little, Mother Mary Little andtreasured lifelong friend Corine Little McRae.He is survived by his loving daughter Gia L Hairston (Ernest) and son Kenneth...

Dec 12, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

John Arthur Epps was born September 6, 1939 in Essex County, Virginia to the late Frank O. Epps and Eva Della Epps. He departed this life on December 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brothers James Epps and Frank R. Epps, his sister Mary Betty Jordan, and son Donald Epps.

John was educated in Essex County Schools...

Dec 10, 2023

In memoriam, Zachary Nicholas Jenkins, born on July 18, 1993, in Clinton, MD, and departed from us on December 10, 2023. An esteemed Eagle Scout and alumnus of the Class of 2011, Zachary's quiet and contemplative demeanor masked a profound and thoughtful character that greatly influenced all fortunate enough to know him.

Survived by his parents, Paul and Tina Jenkins,...

Dec 10, 2023

Rebecca Ann Sullivan Furr 

February 7, 1941 — December 10, 2023  

Rebecca “Becky” Furr, of Dunkirk MD, passed away on Sunday, December 10th in Tracys Landing, MD. She was 82. 

Becky was born on February 7, 1941 in Easton, MD to the late Rev. James Milford Sullivan, Sr. and Effie Linda Coleman Sullivan of Oxford, MD.  During her childhood, Becky traveled the eastern shore with...

Dec 6, 2023

Dec 6, 2023

Otis McNeil, 93, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Otis was born April 17, 1930 to the late Edward McNeil and Fleeta Brown in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina.    Otis had a deep passion for various activities that brought joy to his life. He found immense pleasure in cooking delicious meals for his...

Dec 6, 2023

 

Dear Friends and Family, it’s with a heavy heart that I write this post. God has called my mom, Jackie Jackson home  to glory.    She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughter, granddaughters, and great grandson during her transition. Words can’t describe how much she will be missed and the pain the family is going...

Dec 6, 2023

Laura Anne Scanlon, 51, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, passed awaypeacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Laura was born February23, 1972, in Takoma Park, Maryland to Thomas and Willie Mae Scanlon.  

Laura grew up in Seat Pleasant, Maryland. She was the youngest of eightchildren. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1990 andattended Prince Georges Community Collage and earned her degree...

Dec 4, 2023

 

Elizabeth “Liz” (Hess) White, 87, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed peacefullywith her family by her side on Monday, December 4, 2023.  Elizabeth was born January 1, 1936, to the late Rupert and Elizabeth Hess inBaltimore, Maryland. Her parents were young immigrants from Munich, Germany.Her father worked as a bread baker for Koester’s Bakery and her mother was ahomemaker. Elizabeth grew up...

Dec 4, 2023

Barbara “Jane” Patterson, 92, of Lexington Park/Deep Creek Lake, passed away on December 4, 2023.  She was born February 20, 1931 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late George Nicholas Graner Sr. and the late Thelma Madeline Ireland Graner.    Jane graduated St. Patrick’s Academy 1949, in Washington, DC.    Jane married George “Pat” Patterson October 31,1949, and enjoyed the next 63...

Dec 1, 2023

Captain Judson “Jud” Hewitt Springer (USN, Retired), 88, passed away suddenly on December 1st 2023.

A longtime resident of California, MD, he was born on June 1st, 1935 in Factoryville, PA to Robert and Ruth Springer. He attended Dimock-Springville High School where he was a star athlete, especially in basketball, and upon graduation, attended East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. 

Shortly...

Dec 1, 2023

Mary “Sis” Catherine French Steed, 80, of Falling Waters, WV passed away on December 1, 2023.  She was born September 26,1943, in Cumberland, MD. She is the daughter of the late Ervin Winter French and the late Mildred Pauline French of Ft. Ashby, West Virginia.

 

Sis married James Steed July 29, 1960, and enjoyed the next 63 years together, raising three...