Obituaries

Bernice Mary Newman

Bernice Mary Newman

Dec 26, 2020

Bernice Mary Newman of Fort Washington, MD was born on September 5, 1930. Bernice was the 2nd born child to John Elize and Myrtle Newman. She was the 2nd of 4 children. Bernice's older sister, Thelma, baby brother, Bernard and baby sister, Romaine were extremely close siblings. They grew up in Highland Park, MD. Bernice was raised in the Catholic...

James Elwood Gilbert Jr.

James Elwood Gilbert Jr.

Dec 23, 2020

James E. Gilbert, Jr. (Moose), 69, beloved son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Tuesday morning, December 22 in Clinton, Maryland. He was born to James Elwood Gilbert and Hilda DeVane Gilbert in New Haven, Connecticut on October 26, 1951. He retired from Amtrak’s Washington (D.C.) Terminal. James was a lifelong fan of the New York Giants....

Michael McNulty

Michael McNulty

Dec 23, 2020

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Mary Elizabeth Spriggs

Mary Elizabeth Spriggs

Dec 20, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Spriggs passed away on December 20, 2020. She was born on January 4, 1930 in Morgantown, WV to the late Joseph Wade Short and Dorothy Eleanor [Jones] Short. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Spriggs, who passed away in December of 2004. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death...

Edwin Ivan Delong Jr.

Edwin Ivan Delong Jr.

Dec 19, 2020

Edwin Ivan DeLong Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully and went home to his Heavenly Father on December 19th, 2020. Edwin (Ed) was born on November 25th, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the only child of Ruth and Edwin DeLong Sr. Ed is survived by his wife of 30 years Linda DeLong, three sons; Benjamin Kirk DeLong, Nathan Andrew...

James "Jim" Henry Elliott, Sr.

James "Jim" Henry Elliott, Sr.

Dec 19, 2020

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, James Henry Elliott, Sr., passed away peacefully at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital due to complications related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Pulmonary Fibrosis at the age of 77. Jimmy’s journey will continue as he joins his late father James Richard Elliott and his mother Margaret Hinckley Lynn (Elliott-Booth) and Jack Lynn, and his little...

Kenneth Lee Patrick, Jr.

Kenneth Lee Patrick, Jr.

Dec 18, 2020

Kenneth Lee Patrick, Jr., age 67, passed away December 18th, 2020. He was born on May 29th, 1953 at Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr. and was the oldest of five children. He retired from the Washington Mailers Union Local #29. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Debora Louise (Persell), his daughter Christina Patrick and stepson T.J. Persell....

Ryan M. Cieslak

Ryan M. Cieslak

Dec 18, 2020

Senior Airman Ryan M. Cieslak, United States Air Force, stationed at Fort Meade, born on October 19, 1994 and formerly of Kennedy Township, Penn., died on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Odenton, Md. Ryan graduated magna cume laude with a double degree in economics and political science from the University of Pittsburgh before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force as...

Deborah Pearl Dorr

Deborah Pearl Dorr

Dec 18, 2020

Deborah Pearl Dorr, 63, of Harrington, DE passed away on December 18, 2020. Born on September 16, 1957 in Washington D.C., she was the loving daughter of Eula Lee Deweese Hoover and the late James Raymond Hoover. Deborah is survived by her son Kevin Dorr (Alice) and her daughter Rebecca Dorr (Michael Curcio). Grandchildren; Kaylie Canter, Brianna Dorr, and Faith...

Andrew Joseph Mara Jr.

Andrew Joseph Mara Jr.

Dec 18, 2020

Andrew J. Mara, Jr., known to his family and friends as Rusty, died on December 18, 2020. He was a math teacher at Belair Junior High School and Bowie High School. He loved playing games, going to plays, especially musicals and operas, and spending time with his family and friends. Rusty was generous, funny, smart, kind, and loving. We will...

Darnecia Mention

Darnecia Mention

Dec 15, 2020

Darnecia L. Mention formally of Forestville, Maryland transitioned into her new home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Darnecia is the beloved daughter of David Mention and the late Betty Mention. Darnecia was born on September 3, 1970 in Washington, DC, becoming the baby of the siblings. Darnecia attended Suitland High school in Suitland, Maryland. At a young age Darnecia began...

John Clarence Swann

John Clarence Swann

Dec 15, 2020

Mr. Swann is survived by his sisters Viola Gloria Sellers, Mary Ellen Green, Mary Golden Farmer and brothers John Spencer Jr. & John Roger. He is predeceased by his parents John & Laura Swann and brothers John Sherman, John Cordell and James Lewis. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Clarence Swann please visit our...

Joan Marie Muse

Joan Marie Muse

Dec 14, 2020

Joan Marie Muse of Temple Hills, MD, passed peacefully away on December 14th 2020 at the age of 89. Born in Newport Rhode Island, Joan was one of 3 children born to Louis and Maude Wigginton. Joan graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI where she was described by her classmates as sweet, loveable and ambitious. She met Mintry...

Michael William Gurwitz

Michael William Gurwitz

Dec 14, 2020

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Timothy Glenn Coles

Timothy Glenn Coles

Dec 14, 2020

As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4: 6-7 Sunrise: March 13, 1960 Sunset: December 14, 2020 On Monday, December 14, 2020 in the early morning hours Timothy entered...

Helen K. Kane

Helen K. Kane

Dec 14, 2020

Helen Kane passed peacefully on December 14, 2020 at her home of 53 years in Fort Washington, MD. She was in the loving care of her family. Helen was an extraordinary woman who leaves behind a perfect example of what a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister should be. She cherished spending time with family and friends. She expressed the...

Harold Edward Jackson Jr.

Harold Edward Jackson Jr.

Dec 13, 2020

Harold E. Jackson, Jr. passed away on December 13, 2020. Born on September 9, 1948 in Washington, DC to his late parents, Harold, Sr. and Helen Jackson. He enjoyed watching football and classic movies, listening to military band music and playing the french horn. After serving in the Army he worked for a maintenance trash pickup company. Harold is survived...

Mary Hancock Tweedie

Mary Hancock Tweedie

Dec 13, 2020

Mary Hancock Tweedie was born in Washington DC on March 3, 1941, the second of eight children of Relmond (Sam) and Mary Watts Hancock. She grew up in Silver Spring, Md and graduated from Sacred Heart Acadamy in Washington. After graduation she worked for the National Catholic Welfare Conference. She went on to work for a member of the US...

Elizabeth Sanderson Walter

Elizabeth Sanderson Walter

Dec 11, 2020

Elizabeth Sanderson Walter (Sandy) died peacefully Friday, December 11, 2020 surrounded by her children at her daughter’s residence. Born July 9, 1928 in Huntsville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Alice Sanderson. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband Melvin E. Walter, Jr.; mother of Stephen Anthony Walter, Gregory Austin Walter, the late...

Robert Lawrence Moats

Robert Lawrence Moats

Dec 11, 2020

It is with great sadness, the family of Robert Lawrence “Bobby” Moats, 57, of Lothian Maryland, announces that Bobby passed on December 11, 2020. Bobby was born on April 19, 1963 in Washington, D.C. to Robert Lee and Nola Kathleen Moats. He graduated Gwynn Park High School in Clinton Maryland, and then enjoyed his career as an electrician with Local...

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