Obituaries
Jeffrey Nigro
Feb 23, 2024
Jeff was born June 14, 1963, in Washington, D.C. to Michael and Carol Nigro and was called home on February 23, 2024.
A beloved father and grandfather, Jeff is survived by his daughters, Melissa and Brittany, and his new granddaughter Nova.
Jeff graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, and from the Community...
JoAnn Gramlich Clifton
Feb 21, 2024
JoAnn Clifton, age 79, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, initially raised in Suitland and Hillside/District Heights, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. JoAnn was born on Friday, July 13, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to Raymond "Dutch" Robert Gramlich Sr. and Clara Christine (Travers) Gramlich. JoAnn is preceded in death by her mother, Clara, her father, Raymond, her brother, Raymond Robert...
Patricia Foster Shumaker
Feb 18, 2024
Patricia Foster Shumaker, "Patty" 75, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed suddenly Sunday, February 18, 2024. Patty was born May 7, 1948, in Washington D.C. to the late Ross and Helen Foster.
She grew up in Oxon Hill, Maryland and graduated from Oxon Hill High School where she was a cheerleader. She was a huge Redskins Fan and an avid gardener....
William Lee
Feb 15, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Thomas Parish, 1517 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow.
Ricardo Carnell Ransom
Feb 13, 2024
Ricardo Carnell Ransom was born on October 8, 1966, to Jerold Ransom and Sandra Ransom (nee McIllwain) in Washington, DC. Ricardo was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools System. As a youngster, he discovered his love of music and was a talented trombone player. He grew up playing music in the church. He was a member of the...
Elizabeth Catherine Smith
Feb 8, 2024
Elizabeth C. Smith passed away in her home in Lothian, MD on February 8, 2024 joining her parents Carl and Dorothea her sister Deborah and Grandparents in their eternal home.
She is survived by her two children Heather and Joseph. Her grandchildren Aidyn and Arielle. Her sister Stephanie. Three nephews Buster, Jason, and Michael Jr. One niece Marie. Her two brother...
Reginald Queen
Feb 7, 2024
Reginald “Bop” Queen passed away peacefully internal life on February 7, 2024, at Franklin Square Medical Hospital. Reginald was the 4 eldest children of 14 children to Walter and Dorothy Queen. Reginald leaves to cherish his memories daughter Shadonna Queen, 2 grandsons Michael Tobe Jr and Marcus Tobe, 1 great grandson Michael M Tobe.
Maurice Edward Wildbore
Feb 6, 2024
Maurice E. Wildbore (Age 88) of Accokeek, MD died on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris. He leaves behind to cherish in his memory 3 children, Wayne Wildbore, Sharon Sweet (Will), and Kim Edwards (Jeff); 9 grandchildren, 4 great grand children, nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 15,...
Rudolph Valentino Spiers
Feb 5, 2024
Rudolph Valentino SpiersJuly 28, 1929 - February 5, 2024Rudolph Valentino Spiers of Camp Springs, MD passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at theHospice of Charles County.Rudy was born in Roanoke, Virginia to play GOLF. He launched his golf career at the age of 12, followingin his brother's footsteps by becoming a caddy at Roanoke Country Club. In 1948 he graduated...
Donte J Pitt, II
Feb 4, 2024
Donte Javon Pitt, 32, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 4. 2024. He was born on February 9, 1991, in Clinton, MD. He leaves to mourn his loving mom, Demetria Jeneen Graves, his dad Donte Javon Pitt Sr, his son Donte Javon Pitt III, his grandad, Randy Pitt and grandmother Ida Diane Graves , aunts, uncles, cousins...
Anastasia Mitch Mae Gumbel
Feb 3, 2024
Anastasia Mae Gumbel
Catonsville MD
12/28/05–2/3/24
Age 18
Our beloved Anastasia Mae (Mitch) Gumbel passed from this Earth on February 3, 2024 after a
long battle with mental illness. She is survived by her adoring and devoted parents, James and
Nancy Gumbel, precious siblings Grant and Francesca, and her Nonna, Bobbie Prestianni.
Also surviving are her Aunt Julie Mitchell, Uncle Jack Mitchell, Aunt Liz Gumbel, Uncle Paul
and...
Ann Marie Ermer
Feb 1, 2024
Ann M. Ermer was born on January 31,1930 in Washington D.C to Alice and Frederick Preusser. She passed away on February 1, 2024 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Phillip L. Ermer Sr and loving mother to Kathy Soucy (Chuck), Tom Ermer, late Phyllis Glazer (Steve) and late Phillip L. Ermer Jr. Ann...
Dorothy Beavers Troutman
Jan 31, 2024
Dorothy B. Troutman died peacefully on January 31, 2024 at her home in Upper Marlboro, MD. Troutman, a civic activist who became an expert in zoning laws for Prince George’s County and coined the phrase “Keep Marlboro Country”, was 101.
Indomitable Dorothy was the daughter of a veterinarian, grew up before the era of electricity and running water, and attended a...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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