Obituaries
Garrie A Friend
Jun 26, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Garrie Andrew Friend, who departed this world on June 26, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 2, 1944, in Ivydale, West Virginia, Garrie dedicated his life to serving his community and cherishing his family.
A proud police officer with Prince George's County, Garrie...
Helen Jeanette Von Soosten
Jun 26, 2025
Helen Jeanette von Soosten, 90, of Huntingtown, died on June 26, 2025, at Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons. She was born September 26, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Beatrice and Daniel Wardrip. In 1941, she was welcomed into the loving home of Rudolph and Ella Kroenke of Hepler, Kansas. Helen was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Hepler and...
Rev. Dr. Priscilla Boswell
Jun 25, 2025
Greetings to all from the Boswell Family.
(Celebration Date is Set)
First, we would like to thank each of you for the outpouring of condolences, words of encouragement, and the many acts of kindness that we have experienced.
The memorial celebration for her is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at Pilgrim AME Church, 612-17th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, with the Rev. Stanley...
Carleton McCowin
Jun 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carleton Erick McCowinOctober 15, 1967 - June 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Carleton Erick McCowin, who departed this life on June 25, 2025. Born in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 1967, Carleton was the cherished son of the late Wilbert Andrew McCowin and Susie Virginia Lucas.
A proud...
Christa Proctor
Jun 24, 2025
Christa Lynn Proctor, 56, of Lexington Park, MD entered eternal rest on June 24, 2025.
Born November 30, 1968, in Washington, DC to the late Sylvia Catherine and James Alton Proctor, Sr.
"Chrissy" as known to many, graduated from Friendly High School, Fort Washington, MD, 1987. In 1989, she was blessed with her first-born Derick Riley. In 1994, came the...
Damon John Mogavero
Jun 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Damon John Mogavero, beloved son of John and Catherine Mogavero, who departed from this world on June 21, 2025, at the age of 53. Born in Maryland, Damon lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep connection to his family and friends.Damon was a cherished brother to...
Ignatius Gardiner Edelen Jr
Jun 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ignatius Gardiner Edelen Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend, who departed this world on June 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in the heart of Maryland, Ignatius, dedicated his life to the craft of masonry, imparting strength and stability not just in his work,...
Alberta Freeman
Jun 19, 2025
Alberta "Ally" Freeman- Walton, 78, passed away peacefully June 19,2025, in Falls Church, Virginia. Born on January 10, 1947, in Hagerstown, Maryland, to the late William and Elisabeth Burnett, Alberts was the youngest child in a loving family of eighteen siblings.
Known for her radiant personality, Albert brightened the lives of everyone she encountered. Her warm and welcoming nature brought people...
Blonnie Jones
Jun 18, 2025
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, our beloved Blonnie Mae Jones at the age of 84 years old, transitioned into eternal rest and everlasting peace.
Blonnie Mae Jones was born on January 27, 1941, in North Hampton County, North Carolina to Floyd and Elvira Moody. She was raised in a home that was built on family love, tradition, and great southern meals.
Blonnie...
Gladys Cambrel-Crockett
Jun 17, 2025
Gladys Roberta Cambrel-Crockett, affectionately known as
“Bert,” entered eternal rest on June 17, 2025, in Oxon Hill,
Maryland. Born on April 1, 1943, in Bluefield, West Virginia, she
lived a life defined by grace, resilience, and radiant joy. A
devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend,
Bert’s vibrant spirit and generous heart left a lasting impression on
all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The...
Glendora Howard
Jun 17, 2025
Glendora Howard, 82, passed away on June 17, 2025 in Bowie, MD. She was born April 5, 1943, in Washington, DC as the only child to the late Alfred Gilchrist and Bertha Johnson Brown. She was affectionately known as Glenny. She spent most of her life in the Washington, DC area. Her career was focused on elementary education. She dedicated...
Marcella Sawyer
Jun 16, 2025
Marcella Sawyer, 92, born on March 10, 1933, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Culpepper, VA on June 16, 2025. She was born in the very home that now houses the local priest, a symbol of the deep roots she held in the community she loved. Marcella was a devoted mother to two children, John and Rebecca Sawyer....
Karen Marie Bennett
Jun 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Karen Marie Bennett, age 69, of Prince Frederick MD. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on June 14, 2025, just hours shy of her 70th birthday. Born in Phoenix, Arizona – raised in Maryland. Karen dedicated her life to her family and career and found...
Eric Walter Felter
Jun 12, 2025
Eric Walter Felter, a loving son, cherished brother, and talented film editor, was born on June 3, 1978, in Maryland. He passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Eric’s steadfast spirit and zest for life will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by his devoted...
Mario Fresco
Jun 11, 2025
Mario Fresco, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Landover, Maryland, at the age of 79.
Born on april 24, 1946, in Lanciano, Italy, Mario was the cherished son of the late Angelo Fresco and Rosaria Fresco (D'Onofrio). In 1965, he began working as a mail carrier for the The Washington Post, a role...
James Joseph Allman
Jun 11, 2025
Joe Allman, a dedicated public servant, loving husband, and devoted father, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 11. He was 79.
Born on October 17, 1945, in Washington, D.C. to a large and gregarious Irish Catholic family, he spent his early years on Capitol Hill in the District before his family moved to Suitland, Maryland. A graduate of...
Joseph Carl Frederick
Jun 9, 2025
JOSEPH CARL FREDERICK, SR. Master Sergeant, United States Army (Ret.) entered Fiddler’s Green* on June 9,2025, on route to the next phase of his life. Born on March 6, 1929, in Washington, DC to Ethel Ambrosia (Maddox) and Fred Douglas Frederick, both of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. To relatives and most friends his second given name “Carl” was used. To...
Alberta Akins
Jun 6, 2025
On Friday June 6, 2025, at 1:48 AM, Alberta Janie Lee Akins passed beautifully and peacefully in her bed, surrounded by family and love.
The Granddaughter of slaves and quarry workers, Alberta Janie Lee Ross was born July 9,1931 in Salisbury, North Carolina to the late Will and Ella Ross. She grew up on the family farm, sharecropping. The ultimate daddy’s girl and...
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