OBITUARIES

Oct 20, 2019

Betsey Florence Grimm passed away on October 20, 2019 at the age of 94. Betsey, daughter of Rosalie and Walter Jaseph and a sibling to Ruth and Harold, was born on May 9, 1925, in Milford Massachusetts and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. At the age of 9 she and her family moved to Washington, DC where Betsey attended and...

Oct 20, 2019

Louis “Louie” Sotirakos passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 20, 2019. Louie was born on December 23, 1930. 

The loving husband, of 64 years, to Diamando (Kourniotis) Sotirakos, they were married on November 12, 1955.

He is survived by his daughter Bessie Demos (Emmanuel), son Peter Sotirakos, grandchildren Stephen Demos (fiancé Danielle), Elias Sotirakos and...

Oct 17, 2019

In loving memory of Jose Luis Diaz, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 7, 1954 and passed away October 17, 2019.  He was the child of Sgt. Ismael Diaz and Hilda Aponte Diaz and resided in Bowie, MD. 

He is survived by his sister, Jennie Guilbaud, his brothers, Ismael Diaz and Chris Flester, his sister-in-law, Rose Diaz;...

Oct 17, 2019

On   October 17, 2019 Albert Martin Jr. of Bowie Maryland, husband of Mary Martin of Crofton Maryland, passed way from congestive heart failure.

Born January 23, 1928 to Mina Armbruster and Albert Martin Sr., immigrants from the town of Baden-Baden, Germany.  The family lived on the Hughes Estate until 1932 when they moved into the District of Columbia.

An accomplished...

Oct 16, 2019

Robert Anthony Reynolds was born March 19, 1932 and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the sixth child and had seven siblings.  Bob was well known by his family and friends to be a perfectionist and a gentleman at all times.  He was an excellent carpenter all of his life and because of his natural abilities and perfectionist personality his  final...

Oct 16, 2019

Frances Nadine Hendricks, 71, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on October 16, 2019.

Frances, “Frannie” was born on June 17, 1948, in Washington D.C. to parents Patsy and Frank Condore. Frannie grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland attending Northwestern High School and the University of Maryland. Her first employment was with Allegheny Airlines as a flight attendant. Eventually, she became...

Oct 15, 2019

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Oct 14, 2019

All services are private

Oct 14, 2019

Rolande was born in Van Buren, Maine on May 17, 1941 to Rudolph Blier and Emma Duperry Blier. She was the oldest of four children. Rolande was an outstanding student and excelled in elementary, middle, high school, college and graduate school. After earning her Master’s Degree in Social Work from American University, she stayed in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. ...

Oct 12, 2019

All services are private

Virginia (Bertie) was born on June 13, 1935 in New Market, VA to Theodore and Selma Golladay and passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leroy D. Anderson, mother of Cheryl (Sherry) Carpenter and Cindy Sutton.

She is also survived by five grandchildren Stephanie Moxey (Clint), James Sutton Jr, Dina Sutton,...

Oct 11, 2019

On Friday, October 11, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late John L. Hutchison, mother of Debra L. Soucy (John) and Donna M. Channell (Richard). She is also survived by four grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Harry Hastings, William Hastings, Henry Hastings and her sisters Bessie Hastings and Mary Yerak.

Family will...

Oct 11, 2019

Born September 10, 1950 to David and Eithne Wonsever in Brooklyn, New York and late of Severn, Maryland died on Friday, October 11, 2019 after a short illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Nancy Louise Koles and his children James Andrew, Jennifer Ann, and her husband Nathan Franklin Powers. Also by his siblings, sister...

Oct 9, 2019

Jeanette Drosinos, 92 passed away October 9, 2019 surrounded by family. Wife of the late John Drosinos and the matriarch to her family.  Beloved mother of Pete (Debbie) Drosinos, Steve (Rose) Drosinos, Angie Stavrakis, David Drosinos and the late Michael Drosinos. Grandmother to her 10 Grandchildren, John (Karen), Dimi (Semone), Timmy (Jill), Andrew, Patrick (Katie), Nia (Andy), John, George (Jill),...

Oct 8, 2019

Brendon F. Shea, of Rockville, MD (formerly Bowie, MD) died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  Born December 28, 1949 in Boston, MA, he was a graduate of Boston College High School and Boston College.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mimi, and 5 children Katie Groff(Ty), Daniel Shea  (Claire), Julie Shea, Brian Shea (Tara) and Joseph Shea (Emily).  The complete...

Oct 8, 2019

Carol Ann Jones of Bowie Maryland passed peacefully on October 8th. She was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Hyattsville Maryland where she was an active member, leader, and instructor of the Hyattsville Majorettes for many years.  She leaves behind her most loyal 4 legged companion, Hailey Gene, two sisters Cindy Stambaugh (Karl) and Sharon Chartos (Bobby), her beloved...

Oct 7, 2019

James Ashton Curtice, Jr., age 34, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born on September 1,1985 to James A. Curtice, Sr. and Deborah Makowski. He was a 2003 graduate of Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, Maryland. James was a trombone player in the marching band. James was on a fast track program towards...

Oct 7, 2019

Jeffery D. Varnado of Severn, MD, departed this life on the afternoon of Monday, October 7, 2019. Loving and devoted husband of Cynthia M. Varnado. Beloved father of Sarah K. Varnado and Anthony D. Varnado. Survived by his sister Lorrie L. Zimmerli (Andy), sisters-in-law Pamela J. Morris (Pat) and Susan B. Harris. Also survived by his nephew Jason Crutchfield, nephew...

Oct 7, 2019

Oct 6, 2019

Born September 24, 1935 in Decatur, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois. He was a four-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force stationed at Andrews Air Force Base and the Pentagon.

In 1958 he married Toni (Varallo) Painter. With their three sons they moved to Bowie in 1962. As a civilian, he continued working at the Pentagon for...

Oct 5, 2019