Obituaries

Joseph William Scanlon

Joseph William Scanlon

Jan 31, 2024

Joseph William Scanlon, 61, of North Beach, MD passed away on Jan 31, 2024 from stage four lung cancer. Joe was born on September 22, 1962 to Thomas Irving Scanlon Jr. & Willie Mae Henderson in Cheverly, MD.

After graduating from Bladensburg High School in 1981, he started his first Job at a restaurant as a night cook. His second job...

Floyd "Doug" Douglas Hall

Floyd "Doug" Douglas Hall

Jan 30, 2024

Doug Hall of Dunkirk, MD passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife Jean, his sons Jason and Andrew, brothers Steve, Dave, Nick, Eddie, and Bobby, sisters Karen, Judy, and Debora, seven nieces. Seven Nephews and countless friends regarded as family.

He was preceded in death by his mother Jessie Lea Hall,...

Juan Aranda

Juan Aranda

Jan 30, 2024

Juan was born August 12, 1936, in Washington, D.C. to Antonio and Isabel Aranda and was called home on January 30, 2024.

He was the beloved husband for 57 years to Betty (Biggs) Aranda (10/22/1936 - 06/05/2013) and beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by 3 children; Maria Klein (Herb), Juan Aranda (Janet), Luis Aranda (Marsha) along with 8...

Evelyn Marie Bostic

Evelyn Marie Bostic

Jan 29, 2024

Evelyn Marie Bostic (Marie), age 75 of Owings, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Santorini Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona on Monday, January 29, 2024. Marie was born in Washington, D.C. on December 22, 1948 to Nevin King Saylor and Theresa Nora Saylor.

Marie was married to John Michael Bostic until his passing in 2002. She is survived by her 2 sons, Sean...

Bobby Thomas Kenneth Corry

Bobby Thomas Kenneth Corry

Jan 28, 2024

Bobby “TK” Corry, the oldest son of seven, father, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28th at the age of 86. Bobby's departure leaves a profound void in the lives of those who were fortunate to know him.Born and raised in Gaffney, South Carolina, Bobby was renowned for his studious nature, his unwavering love, his infectious humor,...

Eileen Teresa Furnari

Eileen Teresa Furnari

Jan 27, 2024

On January 27, 2024, Eileen Teresa Furnari danced her way into Heaven. She was born in Queens, NY to the late William and Margaret Barnhill. They moved to Philadelphia, PA when she was a teen for a short while. Ultimately, the family moved to the Washington DC area, and she attended McKinley Technology High School. It was at McKinley that...

Leon Anthony Adams

Leon Anthony Adams

Jan 26, 2024

Affectionately known as Tony, was born on Tuesday, April 27, 1965 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. to Leon W. and Thelma Adams. On Friday, January 26, 2024, Tony was called to eternal rest. Tony received his early education at Saint Francis De Sales, Rhode Island Avenue, in Washington, D.C. Tony established an unbreakable bond with his friends from...

Beverly Ann Fry

Beverly Ann Fry

Jan 25, 2024

Beverly Ann Fry, a woman of extraordinary kindness and generosity, passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 75. She left an unforgettable impression on all she came in contact with. Beverly was born in Washington, DC on September 10, 1948 to Robert and Mary Hughes. She was one of five siblings. She is pre-deceased by her sister,...

Kimberly Ann Darmstead

Kimberly Ann Darmstead

Jan 25, 2024

On Thursday, January 25, Kimberly Ann Darmstead peacefully passed from this world with her family by her side. Kim grew up in Clinton, Maryland the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Virginia DeHart. She accomplished so much in her short lifetime with her career with the government and always being open to learning new things in various groups. Her greatest achievement...

Paulette del Villar

Paulette del Villar

Jan 23, 2024

Ona Paulette Barr del Villar, better known as Paulette, was born to Paul and Frances Barr in November 1943 in Portland, OR.  She grew up in Carthage, NC and attended one year of college in Canada before moving to Washington, DC.  In 1963 she met and married her husband of 58 years Ray and they had two children and one...

John Pluge, Jr.

John Pluge, Jr.

Jan 21, 2024

On January 21, 2024 the beloved husband of Maria E. Zippe-Pluge passed away in Annapolis, Md. John was born in the District of Columbia on November 11, 1942 to the late Alliene and John Pluge, Sr. 

Service and Viewing times forthcoming. 

John Richard Bernsen

John Richard Bernsen

Jan 21, 2024

John Richard Bernsen, age 83, of Fort Washington, MD, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to the late Margaret and James Bernsen in Westwood, Massachusetts on April 19, 1940.John dedicated his life to being a Master Carpenter. He began his own business as a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor in 1979 serving residents and businesses in Maryland,...

Paul Rockelli

Paul Rockelli

Jan 20, 2024

Paul Rockelli, a dedicated plumber for several years, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, in Washington D.C. He was born on July 28, 1927, in Washington D.C. to his loving parents Paul Fredrick Rockelli and Alice Margaret Rockelli.

Paul proudly served his country in the US Army and his military service was an essential part of his life. After his...

Alice Regina Cooper

Alice Regina Cooper

Jan 20, 2024

Alice Regina Cooper transitioned on January 20, 2024, at the age of seventy-one. She was born July 23, 1952, in Washington, DC, to Harold T. and Ruth T. (Hall) Crowe.

Alice graduated from the University of the District of Columbia. Following graduation, she obtained employment at C&P Telephone Company, later renamed Verizon where she served for over 30 years. Alice excelled...

Mary Catherine Paduda

Mary Catherine Paduda

Jan 19, 2024



Mary Catherine Paduda, 88, of Upper Marlboro, Md., died January 19, 2024.

Born January 9, 1936, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Margaret Mack Paduda and Michael J. Paduda Sr.

Mary grew up in the Fairlawn Village neighborhood of Southeast Washington, where she graduated from St. Teresa's Catholic Grade School in Anacostia.

After high school graduation from St. Cecilia's Academy in...

Evelyn Byrd

Evelyn Byrd

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Evelyn Byrd (Jenkins), “Evelyn”, 95, died peacefully on January 18, 2024.

She was born on May 9, 1928 at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. to

George R. and Lydia Mae Jenkins. Raised as a farm girl on various farm properties

in rural Charles County she loved the outdoors and, as she often said “digging in

the dirt.” She had a strong sense of...

Joseph Earl Tucker Sr.

Joseph Earl Tucker Sr.

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph Earl Tucker Sr. (77)  was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who dedicated his life to hard work and family. Born on March 29, 1946, in Prince George's County, MD, Joseph grew up in a humble environment and learned the value of perseverance from an early age.

Although his formal education was cut short when he dropped out of...

Anthony James Engel, Sr.

Anthony James Engel, Sr.

Jan 17, 2024

Our beloved father, Anthony “Tony” James Engel, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024.

Born in a converted boxcar in Gettysburg, South Dakota to John and Frances Engel in March of 1933, Tony was the sixth of nine children. He is survived by two siblings, Theresa Kirby and Edward (Grace), his four children, Gerri (Peter), Linda, Christi (Bill) and Tony,...

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