Obituaries
Anne Marie Gatta
Feb 2, 2026
Anne Marie Gatta, 88, of Morningside, Maryland, passed peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026. Anne was born to the late Ethel and Ernest Bradley in Washington, DC February 16, 1937. Her childhood was spent in D.C., where she met the love of her life, James Louis Gatta, on a streetcar on the way to their high school. Together they built a...
Robert Clarence Parker Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
Robert Parker Jr was born on July 9, 1952 in Washington, DC to Robert Parker Sr. and Romona (Gardner) Parker.
He was educated in DC public schools, graduating from Paul Lawrence Dunbar Senior High School in 1970.
Robert started his career at the Census Bureau in Suitland, MD and worked various positions in the food and delivery service industries prior to retiring...
Robert Anthony Klimek, Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
Colonel Robert Anthony Klimek, Jr., USAF (Ret.)
"Bob"
November 13, 1933 - January 30, 2026
Robert Anthony Klimek, Jr. was born on November 13, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War. Following graduation from pilot training with the class of 55-I, he began his Air Force pilot career as a Second Lieutenant. In his flying career...
William "Ray" Martin
Jan 30, 2026
William Ray Martin, known to many as Ray, passed away on January 30, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas. He was born on January 20, 1945, in Lake City, Tennessee.
Ray attended Lake City High School in Lake City, Tennessee, and later Chamberlain Vocational High School in Washington, D.C. Early in his working life, he...
Pastor James Lewis Lowther
2026
James Lewis Lowther, age 75, of Upper Marlboro, MD, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2026. Beloved husband of Jean Marie Lowther (Skow). Loving father of Thomas (Tammy) Lowther, Philip (Pam) Lowther, Mark (Jessica) Lowther, Jason (Marie) Lowther, and Jeremiah (Meghan) Lowther. Devoted grandfather of Summer, Micah, Abigail, Noah, Karis, Emma, Kayla, Josiah, Hannah, Gideon,...
Joyce Marie Mack
Jan 29, 2026
Joyce M. Mack, 87, passed into the loving arms of Jesus with her sister and niece by her side on January 29, 2026.
Joyce’s nurturing spirit, unwavering love and kindness she shared with everyone that knew her will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. We will all cherish the many ways she made everyone feel loved and...
Sandra E Paxton
Jan 29, 2026
Sandra E. Paxton
November 2, 1943 – January 29, 2026
Sandra E. Paxton, 82, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, family, and devotion. Born in Massachusetts to the late William and Geraldine (Johnson) Frappier, Sandra’s life was defined by her strength of character and her commitment to those she held dear.
In...
Raja Ibrahim Hawit
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Raja Hawit, surrounded by his family, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 29, at age 87.
Dr. Hawit was born on December 1, 1938 into a world that taught him early the value of simplicity, discipline, and hard work.
He attended college and medical school at the American University of Beirut and then completed his pediatric residency...
Vittorio James Vidi
Jan 27, 2026
Vittorio James Vidi, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, a commitment that reflected his strong sense of duty and patriotism. His military service helped shape the values he carried throughout his life, including discipline and hard work ethic.
He provided for his family working for the D.C. Metropolitan...
Gwendolyn Jean Neville
Jan 27, 2026
Gwendolyn Jean Neville, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27. She was the wife of Robert “Bob” Neville; mother of six children; grandmother of nine grandchildren; and great-grandmother to fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, one son, and one great-grandchild. Gwendolyn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration...
Margaret Jane Bailor
Jan 26, 2026
Margaret Jane Bailor, born December 19, 1940 at the family home on Brush Mountain Frankstown township to John and Helen (Mielnik) Baker. She grew up in and around Hollidaysburg, PA. She attended grade school at St. Mary’s, graduated from Hollidaysburg Joint Community Highschool in 1959, and attended art school in Washington D.C. She married her husband of 60 years in...
Wesley Wycliff Sawyer III
Jan 25, 2026
On Sunday January 25, 2026, we lost Wesley Wycliff Sawyer III. Wesley was born June 04,1946, in Salina Kansas.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Wesley Wycliff Jr and Wilma Jean Sawyer, his brother Stanley Curtis Sawyer and his nephew Anthony Edward Drake.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Sawyer and her children Tammy and Warren. His sisters Martha...
James Constantine Efantis, Jr.
2026
James Constantine (Jimmy) “Hot Rod” Efantis, Jr. of Huntingtown, MD passed away on January 24, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on June 8, 1947 in Maryland to the late Margaret (Oliver) Savitsky and the late James Efantis, Sr.
Jimmy was known for his caring and kind heart. He was an old soul...
John Wesley Smith
Jan 22, 2026
John Wesley “Jack” Smith, 94, of Forestville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, surrounded by love and family.
Jack was born on July 20, 1931, in Forestville, MD, to Milton and Gladys Smith. From an early age, he learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and loyalty—qualities that would define his life and the way he loved his family.
A...
Frances Young
Jan 22, 2026
On January 22, 2026, our beloved Frances Bell Young went home to be with the Lord. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation with family will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at Second New St. Paul Baptist Church, 2400 Franklin Street NE, Washington, DC...
Jane Beard
Jan 21, 2026
Jane Edna Beard of Dunkirk, Maryland was born on March 27, 1941, to the late Forst and Edna Phillips. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 21, 2026. Originally from Washington, D.C., Jane devoted her life to learning, family, and service to others.
Jane earned degrees from Georgetown College in Kentucky and Bowie State University in Maryland. She spent...
Wayne LaRue Lore
Jan 17, 2026
Wayne LaRue Lore, age 95, of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
Born in Millville, Pennsylvania during the Great Depression, Wayne was the son of LaRue “Rudy” Lore and Edna (Hunsinger) Lore. He was raised on his family’s dairy farm in Unityville, Pennsylvania, where more than 100 acres of farmland shaped...
Thomas Zetty
Jan 17, 2026
Thomas William Zetty, aged 88, of Camp Springs, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born on January 22, 1937, in Tunnelton, West Virginia, to the late Wonda and Noah Zetty, Thomas, fondly known as Tom, left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
A standout athlete at Tunnelton High School, Tom excelled in basketball, baseball, and football...
Jacquelyn Ann Absher Dare
Jan 15, 2026
Jacquelyn Ann Absher Dare, 70, of Calvert County, MD, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her children. Known affectionately as “Bunny”—a nickname given to her by her father—she was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Maryland.
A 1973 graduate of Crossland High School, Bunny went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. She...
Grover Booker
Jan 13, 2026
Grover Leon Booker, born on May 20, 1941, in Thomson, Georgia, to the late Tommie and Queen Esther Booker, peacefully departed this life on January 13, 2026.
At a young age, Leon faced the loss of his mother, but he was lovingly nurtured by his aunt, Dora Williams, and her husband, Fred Williams. His early experiences shape the remarkable individual he...
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