OBITUARIES

Jun 25, 2024

William Michael Katz Jr., age 47, passed away suddenly at his home in Bowie MD, on June 25, 2024 

William Michael is survived by his sons, Gabriel Katz and Easton Katz. Mother Jacqueline Fairbanks (husband Wally), siblings Richard (wife Miranda), Tina, and Stephen. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a niece. 

William Michael Katz Jr. was born on May...

Jun 24, 2024

Richard Davis Owings, Jr passed away on June 24th peacefully at home. Born in Westminster, Maryland on November 14, 1932 to Richard D. Owings and Janice Reigner Owings. He was predeceased by his parents as well as his only sister, Helen Ertel Grimm.

He served in the Army during the Korean War and after an honorable discharge he met his wife...

Jun 23, 2024

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Joan Marie Kerno passed away peacefully. She was pre-deceased by her husband Robert (Bob) S. Kerno Sr. and parents, William and Dorothy Kenny. She is survived by her children Robert S. Kerno Jr. (Teddi) and Kimberly A. Campbell; three grandchildren Kevin Kerno (Karen), Sarah Murillo (Jake) and Allison Campbell and two great grandchildren Isabella Murillo...

Jun 22, 2024

Elton Wiser Junior, 89, of Riverdale, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington DC on September 5, 1934, to the late Elton Wiser Senior and Loretta Wiser, Elton lived a life full of love, dedication, and hard work.

He was the beloved husband of Shirley Yvonne Wiser for 49 wonderful years. Together,...

Jun 19, 2024

Jun 19, 2024

George Ray Gardner, Jr. passed away on June 19, 2024, following a long illness. Born in Panama City, FL on December 3, 1940 to George Ray Gardner and Agnes Holbrook Gardner, George was the oldest of 8 children. From the very beginning, George loved the water - fishing, swimming and boating in Panama City, working on a tugboat through his...

Jun 19, 2024

Michael K. Spurrier, 82, of Bowie, MD passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.Born March 14, 1942 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret Spurrier of Brunswick, MD.Mike grew up in Brunswick, MD and moved to Bowie in 1969 where he and his wife, Pat, raised their five children. He worked as an offset...

Jun 18, 2024

Please click here to view Live Streaming for the funeral service for Mr. Jones  on July 06, 2024 at 4pm. 

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”

—MAYA ANGELOU

Jerome Kearn Jones II, loving husband, father, family man and friend, departed this world on June 18, 2024. Jerome was born...

Jun 18, 2024

Craig Michael Gimperling, 44, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, after battling a respiratory illness.

Craig is survived by his parents, Barbara and John; his brothers, Cory and Jesse; his niece, Lauren, and her mother Sharee; his nephews Noah and Lane and their mother Natalie; his beloved aunts and uncles; his...

Jun 18, 2024

Joan Anne Roberson went by many names - Bootsie, Lady, Mom, Aunt Joan, Grandma Robbie, GG Robbie, and her most recent and perhaps most beloved name - simply, Robbie.

She was raised in Washington, DC by her mother, Anna Mae Chick, alongside her brothers, Ray, Vince, and Teddy. She met Ralph Roberson in DC and soon after realized their fun-loving and...

Jun 18, 2024

Teodoro Zeta Mancenido04/15/1943 - 06/18/2024Teodoro “Teddy” Zeta Mancenido, a faithful husband, loving father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his home at Bowie, Maryland.Born on April 15, 1943, in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines, he lived a long and fulfilling life. Teddy was known for his...

Jun 17, 2024

James "Randy" Fike, age 63, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2024. He is survived by his wife Stephanie who was the love of his life, daughters Alyssa and Christina (Ryan), parents James and Rosemary, sister Cindy (Jacob) who he lovingly called "Cyd", sister Melanie (Bruce), brother Christopher, brother Scott, two grandsons Ryan and Brayden, and his...

Jun 16, 2024

Tammy Fenelus was born on November 20, 1962, to Mary N. Reaves (nee Ransom) and Sanford E. Chambers in Washington, DC, where she spent most of her life surrounded by family and friends. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 61.

Tammy was born and raised in SE Washington, DC. She...

Jun 16, 2024

Jun 16, 2024

Irmengarde (Barbara) S. Buehler

March 10, 1933 – June 16, 2024

Bowie, MD 

 

On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Irmengarde Buehler passed away in her home, just 3 short weeks after the passing of Richard, her husband of 69 years. Known to all as Barbara, she had a gift for engaging with everyone she encountered with deep interest and understanding. 

 

Born on March 10, 1933...

Jun 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brittany DiSalvo, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Brittany left this world on June 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. Born on May 6, 1986, in Annapolis, Maryland, Brittany's life was a testament to the beauty and wonder she saw in the world around her.

Brittany was a...

Jun 15, 2024

Please click here to view Live Streaming of Ms. Meadows Funeral Service on Wednesday June 26 2024 at 1pm

Shirley Mae (Parham) Meadows, a long-time resident of Upper Marlboro, MD took her eternal rest on June 15, 2024. Shirley was born in Richmond, VA to the late Bejamin Murphy and Euginia Parham on April 18, 1936. She spent her childhood...

Jun 14, 2024

Coolie as he was affectionately called by peers. Addo Tettey by our mom when she was in negotiation mode. Egya Abue was his native given name. Joseph Abue Boison was the first of six children of the late Lucy Bartels and Jonathan Ebu Boison, born at Akuse in the then Gold Coast now Ghana on Tuesday July 1, 1952.

Brother Abue...

Jun 13, 2024

Jun 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Dimitri John Valmas of Woodbine, MD, along with his beautiful puppy Lola who were both taken from us too soon on June 13th, 2024.

Dimitri brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, beautiful voice, and boundless humor, but Dimitri was at his happiest...