OBITUARIES

Jun 7, 2021

Diane Shirley Gardiner, born May 21,1943 in Washington D.C.. Beloved wife of George Edward Gardiner Jr.,for 58 years.Diane is survived by her husband Eddie Gardiner of Melbourne Fla. , her son Robert Edward Gardiner, Grandson's Robert Edward Gardiner jr., Daryl Glenn Gardiner, and two great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Emilio and Victoria Varron.The visitation will...

Jun 7, 2021

On Monday, June 7, 2021, Mary Alice Fitzpatrick, passed away at the age of 71.  Mary was born in Washington DC on May 12, 1950 to Mary Alice Brocken Simms and Wilson Howard Simms.  Mary’s biological mother passed away just 9 days after her birth.  Mary was then lovingly raised in Montgomery County MD by Ruth Simms, Wilson Simms’ second...

Jun 7, 2021

Ray Edward Willhide 61, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on June 7, 2021, from injuries sustained in a car accident.  Ray was predeceased by his mother Sandy.  He is survived by siblings Judeth Davis and William (Lisa) Porter, his daughters Heather and Cassidy, nieces Emily, Olivia, and Genevieve, nephew Sam, goddaughter Meghan and hosts of aunts and uncles, cousins, other...

Jun 6, 2021

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 30th at 10:30am at St Pius X Catholic Church, 14720 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715. Dale Shomper passed away June 6, 2021 after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He was born December 15, 1948 in Washington DC to Lorraine and Dean Shomper.  He was the second of their four children. As a...

Jun 3, 2021

Jun 1, 2021

Jun 1, 2021

ROBERT HEWITT HUFFMAN27 OCT 1924 – 1 JUN 2021Robert Hewitt Huffman of Crofton, MD, passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2021. He was born October 27th, 1924, in Latrobe, PA, the first son of the late Charles W. Huffman and Margaret S. (Hewitt) Huffman. Robert grew up with his brother Charles (Bill) Huffman in the Greensburg, PA area. After his...

May 31, 2021

“Jerry” Van Overwalle , 80 years old, and Marianne Van Overwalle, 81 years old, residents of Kinnelon, NJ, and recently Odenton, MD, entered the glories of Heaven together as husband and wife on May 31, 2021.  Jerry and Marianne were married for 55 years.

Both are survived by their three adult children: Theresa and husband Jim, Peter and wife Sarah,...

May 31, 2021

Dominick Ruggiero, 87, of Englewood, New Jersey peacefully passed away at home on May 31, 2021 from cancer.  Beloved husband of Mona Drexler for 29 years.  He is survived by his children Paul and Marc Ruggiero and step children Wendy O’Neill and Craig Cooper.  Also survived by grandchildren Sarah and Nicholas Ruggiero, Katie Kelley, Emily and Rachel O’Neill, and Olivia...

May 28, 2021

Donald Wayne Ripley 78, of Lanham, MD. Passed away on May 28, 2021, peacefully at his home.

Donald was predeceased by his parents John and Ruby, sisters Shirley, Diane, Bonnie, and his daughter Michelle.

He is survived by siblings Charles, Norman, Robert, Barbara, and Linda his son Joseph and daughter Denise and three grandchildren Jacob, Ryan, and Hailey McDonald.

Donald...

May 28, 2021

Peter George Vailas was born on June 3, 1925 in Kasos, Greece. He passed away on May 28, 2021.

He was the devoted son of the late Reverend George and Presvetera Efrosini Vailas and beloved husband of the late Anna Vailas (nee Tsottles).  He is survived by his dear children Cynthia Popomaronis (William), Georgette Calomeris (Louis - deceased), and Maria...

May 27, 2021

Calvin Gerald Green, PhD

Of Bowie, MD, passed away on May 27, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  He was 86 years old.

He was born on October 26, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL to Calvin F. and Anna A. Green (nee Stepanek).

He married Ms. Mary Gene Frawley on June 14, 1958.  They were married over 62 years.

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May 22, 2021

On Saturday May 22, 2021,  My beautiful, amazing, wonderful mother entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She was surrounded by all her family, whom she adored and loved.  She was at peace and pain-free.

She was born in El Salvador, the daughter of Raymond Padilla and Francisca Rodas.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 22, 2021

Please click here to view a live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. Edward Harris will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, June 3rd.

There is a season and purpose for everything under the heavens.

A time to be Born: Edward Harris was born in January 1935, to the late James Edward Harris...

May 22, 2021

Deborah Henry Leiss, 57, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2021. She was the loving daughter of Bren Leiss and the late Robert Leiss. She is survived by her sisters, Lynne Leiss and Donna Torreyson (Alan) and her brother, Tom Leiss, nephews Andrew and Daniel as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.      ...

May 20, 2021

May 19, 2021

Patricia Jean Reynolds   On Wednesday morning March 19, 2021 Patricia Jean Reynolds passed away peacefully.  She had not been feeling well for some time but none of us knew how sick she really was.  While we were focused on keeping her safe from Covid 19, cancer had metastasized into her abdominal cavity. Pat was a breast cancer and melanoma...

May 19, 2021

Phyllis Jean (Cristillo) Cook

July 6, 1933 – May 19, 2021

Phyllis Jean Cook, 87, passed away at her home May 19, 2021 in Greenbelt, MD. Known as Jean to family and friends, she was born July 6, 1933 in Bellwood, PA, to Felice and Laura (Pedro) Cristillo. The fourth of six children, she grew up in a close-knit Italian...

May 17, 2021

Theresa Rose Farr

November 15, 1933 – May 17, 2021 

On Monday, May 17, 2021, Theresa “Terry Farr passed away peacefully.

Terry was born November 15, 1933 in Weirton, West Virginia, the daughter of Dan and Mary Schiappa.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Thomas) Donahue of Mechanicsville, MD, son Richard “Rick” Farr of Ocean Pines, MD, her sister...

May 15, 2021

Remembering the Life of Thomas “Ty” David Tyson, Jr.

Thomas “Ty” David Tyson, Jr. took his wings peacefully to paradise on Saturday at noon on May 15, 2021. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives with faith, hope, integrity, generosity, love, and laughter.

Thomas was born on Thanksgiving Day, 1949...