OBITUARIES

Apr 15, 2019

Joseph John Casey, 87, of Berlin, Md., formally of Bowie, Md., passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2019. After graduating High school in Wilkes Barre, Joe joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Later he worked at IBM for over 34 years, retiring in 1992. During that time, he worked at Goddard Space Flight Center as part...

Apr 15, 2019

All services are pending

Apr 15, 2019

George Lea Olsen, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Lanham, Maryland on the evening of April 15, 2019. He was born to Mary Ethel Sanner and Harry Olsen Sr. in Washington, D.C. on October 31, 1927.  Much of his childhood was spent on the family farm in Waldorf. He graduated from LaPlata High School and enlisted in the...

Apr 15, 2019

Raymond “Ray” Paul Partenheimer, 61, died unexpectedly at home on April 15, 2019. He was born January 14, 1958 in Bellefonte, PA. He was the son of Ronald P. and Anna T. (Boudreaux) Partenheimer.

Ray graduated from Bellefonte High School, class of 1976. Following graduation, he attended Lock Haven State College. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Health and Physical...

Apr 13, 2019

Patsy Pamela Henry, devoted mother, affectionate grandmother, great­ grandmother and caring sister, entered this life on August 19, 1950 in Guyana, South America. Patsy, affectionately known as "Ruby" was nicknamed after her beloved aunt Ruby Richmond. Patsy was a gift from God born to the late James Lionel Henry and Mary Ann Enid Henry. She was the first female child...

Apr 13, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

Betty Diana Ramey, 94 passed away April 13, 2019.  Born in DC and raised on W Street NW.  She passed away at her home in Lanham, MD.  Beloved wife of H. Paul Ramey who passed away in 2010, they had been married 66 years.  She worked as a bookkeeper for the Webb Engraving Company for 58 years, retiring at 80.

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Apr 13, 2019

William F. Coenen, USMC, retired, age 78, of Crofton, died April 13, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Lt. Col. Coenen is survived by his wife Patricia Coenen, and four children, Kevin (Marie) Coenen, Jennifer Coenen, Kate (Jason) Parks, and Molly Royalty.  He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Andrew Parks, Willa Coenen, Matthew Parks, Peter Coenen, Ryan Parks, and Michael Parks.

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Apr 10, 2019

All services are private

Apr 10, 2019

Drucilla S. Triplitt passed away after a lengthy illness on April 10, 2019. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Port Isabel, Texas to Merle (Jiggs) and Billie Shilling. She grew up in the lower Rio Grande Valley in Donna, Texas. As a child, she always loved music, singing and animals. She was voted Donna High School’s Band Sweetheart...

Apr 7, 2019

On April 7, 2019 of Bowie, Maryland. Neva Apsey Babcock was born in Lincoln, Michigan to Ray L. and Annette Walker Apsey. She is survived by her three sons, Nathan (Deborah) Babcock, Brian (Terry) Babcock-Lumish, and Benjamin (Rebecca) Babcock; sisters Eileen (Stuart) White and Loleta (Rev. Arnie) Kirschner; five grandchildren, Toby, Anna, Jack, Timothy, and Lillie Babcock; and numerous nieces...

Apr 7, 2019

Bernard T. “Terry” Devaney Sr. cherished Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend passed away surrounded by his family on April 7, 2019. Terry was born to Peter and Dorothy Devaney on March 12, 1931 in New York City. Terry moved with his family to Maryland in 1942. Terry attended DeMatha Catholic High-School and graduated with the first graduating class in...

Apr 6, 2019

Judith Ann Walker Farmer

Born on November 17, 1940 in Wardensville, West Virginia to parents Norman Walker & Dora Halterman Walker. 

Judy was the youngest of eight children, all predeceasing her: Alma Walker Dogantzis (and husband William Dogantzis), Boyd Walker (and wife Peggy Walker), Norman Walker, Jr. (and wife Lula Walker), James Walker (and wife Aileen Walker), William Walker, David...

Apr 4, 2019

Frances Rebecca Kammerer (93) of Mitchellville, Maryland, passed on April 4, 2019. Frances was preceded in death by her devoted husband, of 60 years, Edward Kammerer, Jr. and a son Ronald Taylor Kammerer. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Hudson and husband Richard and son Jackson Davis Kammerer and wife Mary. She is also survived by her sister Gladys Rice and...

Apr 3, 2019

Terry Lee Mauck-Beck, 65, a resident of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed peacefully on April 3, 2019.  Terry is survived by her husband of 36 years, Wayne Beck, Sr.  She is also survived by sons, Jim Mauck of Alpharetta, GA and Nick Mauck of San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law Lynn Beeler Mauck of Alpharetta, GA; step-son Wayne Beck, Jr. of Glen Burnie,...

Apr 3, 2019

On April 3, 2019, Peter (Hee Soo) Shin, suddenly passed away at the age of 46 at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD surrounded by loved ones. For over a decade, he suffered from lupus, kidney disease, and a number of other health issues.  Despite his ailments, he remained a steadfast supporter of his...

Apr 2, 2019

In loving memory of Hilda Aponte Diaz, born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, on Nov. 11, 1932 and passed away April 2, 2019. Widow of Sgt. Ismael Diaz, she resided in Bowie, MD, with her surviving daughter, Jennie Guilbaud. She is also survived by her sons, Ismael Diaz, Jose Diaz, Chris Flester; her daughter-in-law, Rose Diaz; and grandchildren, Anthony Diaz, Tenley...

Apr 2, 2019

Barbara W. Parker of Bowie, MD, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Deborah) and Jeffrey Parker, daughter, Marsha Parker, sister, Pauline A. Wells, Grandson, Wesley M. Parker and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will gather Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 10am to 11am at Ascension Catholic Church,...

Apr 2, 2019

Apr 1, 2019

On Monday, April 1, 2019, Emile Ronald Joseph Provencher, loving husband of Beverly and four daughters, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side in Bowie, Maryland, at age 82. Ron was born on December 7, 1936 in Lewiston, Maine to Emile and Maria (Poulin) Provencher. He received his degree in civil engineering from Norwich University in...