OBITUARIES

Aug 16, 2019

Caroline (Carol) M. Vermillion, 80, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was received into Glory on August 16, 2019.  Carol was a long time resident of Bowie, Maryland.  She moved to Greenfield, Indiana in August of 2018 to live with her daughter.  Carol gave a valiant effort in fighting Alzheimer’s and Lung Cancer for more than a year.

Carol...

Aug 14, 2019

Laticia “Tish” Mae (nee Stinson) Halfpap Smith

Laticia “Tish” M. Smith, of Crofton, 78, passed away surrounded by family on August 14, 2019 due to complications from cancer. 

Tish was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She graduated Ball State College with a degree in Education.  Tish was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many in Crofton....

Aug 14, 2019

Frederick Hermann Saavedra was a man who loved his family, church, and God. He passed away on August 14, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family. Born March 9, 1929 to Hermine Scheel and Federico Saavedra in New York City, his parents soon moved to Bremerhaven, Germany to be closer to his mother’s extended family. He always expressed fond memories of...

Aug 13, 2019

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Daniel Lovell, age 34, passed as a result of his on going battle with PTSD. He was born in Manassas, VA December 4, 1984.   Daniel is survived by his wife Katherine Lovell, his mother, Elizabeth Pezely, his father Randall Lovell, and his brother, Dustin Lovell and wife Stephanie, and many, many (oh so many)...

Aug 10, 2019

Aug 10, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Verna was born on March 6, 1926 in the small coal mining town of Windber, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Louis and Mary Verna, both of whom came to the United States from Italy.  He was the brother of Thressa, Anne, Jean, and Gilda.

He attended Windber High School where one could often find him in the...

Aug 7, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

God, in his infinite wisdom and unfailing love called one of his angels, Earman Lee Sessoms, home on August 6, 2019.  Earman was born on October 20, 1941 to the late Hayward Sessoms, Sr. and Willie Ann Sessoms in North Carolina.

Earman attended Robert L. Van High School in Ahoskie, NC where he played basketball and football; receiving an athletic...

Aug 4, 2019

Aug 4, 2019

Robert “Bob-O” Wagner

July 23, 1947 – August 4, 2019

 

On Sunday August 4, 2019, Robert Wagner, lovingly known as Bob-O, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with his beloved wife and “bride” as he affectionately referred to her, Sharon by his side. He was a loving and devoted father to Scott (Erin) Wagner and Katherine (Kyle)...

Aug 4, 2019

All services are private

Aug 3, 2019

Michael Paul Cannon was born on September 29, 1954 to Joseph and Anna Mae Cannon. He was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania and lived there until he was 9 when he then moved to Lanham, Maryland. He went on to attended Archbishop Carroll High School in NE Washington D.C. and graduated in 1972.

Mike lived his life to the fullest...

Aug 3, 2019

Victor M. Ayala-Alers was born in 1948 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He enlisted in the US Army at 17 years old and served two tours in Vietnam where he earned the Purple Heart. He continued his service to the country, spending over 35 years as a federal employee before retiring. During retirement, Vic was elected Senior Vice Commander for the...

Aug 3, 2019

Birdie Turner James was the second of three children born to the late James Edward and Mildred (Decatur) Turner on December 5, 1928 in Mobile, Alabama.  She peacefully departed this life on August 3, 2019 at her home in Bowie, Maryland.

Even after moving to Maryland from Alabama, Birdie Turner James remained a long time member of Nazarene A.M.E Zion...

Aug 3, 2019

All services are private

Aug 1, 2019

Jul 31, 2019

All services are private

Jul 30, 2019

After a long fight, Marlene Rocca, beloved wife of Alfred and mother of Christine, Tracy, Jennifer and Angela, lost her battle with melanoma on July 30, 2019.  She was 80 years young and passed away peacefully in her home on Youngwood Turn in Bowie, Maryland where she and Al had raised their family and resided for 53 years.  She was...

Jul 29, 2019

William Joseph Ryan Sr., 91

On July 29, 2019 of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Ryan. Loving father of William Jr., James, Dolores, Thomas, and the late Kathleen. Grandfather of Kelli, Heather, and the late Ryan Cupp. Great grandfather of Jacob and Erica. Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm and...