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Robert J. Mac Lennan

Robert J. Mac Lennan

Dec 2, 2018

Robert J. MacLennan, age 92, passed away in his home in Annapolis, MD on Sunday, December 2, 2018.  He was born on January 21, 1926 in Boston, MA to Archibald MacLennan and Mildred Barretta MacLennan and was the 1st of 3 children.  Bob graduated Springfield College, Springfield, MA in where he met the love of his life Lorraine Laliberte and...

Stephen J. Terhune, Sr.

Stephen J. Terhune, Sr.

Dec 2, 2018

After a long battle with cancer. Stephen Terhune, Sr. passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, a Bowie resident for over 50 years. Survivors include his life partner Jacqueline Miller-McDougall, daughters Deborah Terhune, Terri Friedl and husband Mike and son Stephen Terhune, Jr. and his wife Kim, sister Virginia Bruton, stepsons Erik and Jack Wambsganz, ten grandchildren, and the eager...

Chester C. Boleski

Chester C. Boleski

Nov 30, 2018

Chester C. Boleski of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia; his daughter, Anita (Michael); sons, Michael and Mark (Stacy); five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be held on December 20, 2018 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 1940 Mitchellville Road, Bowie...

Mai T. Ratliff

Mai T. Ratliff

Nov 29, 2018

Ms. Mai T. Ratliff (Nguyen) left this world unexpectedly on November 29, 2018. She enjoyed and lived to the fullest her 64 years of life.

Mai is survived by her partner, Mr. Mark Patrick Cotter; daughters, Jackie Schmittle-Hamilton (Leon) of Jacksonville, Florida and Jennifer Schmittle of Millersville, Maryland, grandchildren Samantha and Ashlyn Hall of Millersville, Maryland, her siblings; Nguyen Thi...

Juan Hafalla Hadloc

Juan Hafalla Hadloc

Nov 29, 2018

Juan Hafalla Hadloc of Severn, MD entered eternal life on November 29, 2018. Born in 1937 in St. Lucia Philippines to Maximino and Rosalia Hadloc, he moved to America in 1956. His spirit is carried on by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Ester, three children: Leonardo (Leo), Catalino Joseph (Joey) and Bruce, two grandchildren: Jerod and Adrianna. He is...

Robert P. Clark

Robert P. Clark

Nov 28, 2018

Robert P. Clark, Sr.  On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of Anne M. Clark of Bowie; devoted father of Anne Marie Scott of Pasadena, Kathy Clark of East Brunswick, NJ, Michael Clark, Sr. of Annapolis, Bernice Tonrey of Bowie, and Stephen Clark (Laura) of Westmont, NJ. Also survived by ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great...

David S. Pilkerton

David S. Pilkerton

Nov 27, 2018

David Pilkerton passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, under the care of Hospice of the Chesapeake at the age of 80. During the last 6 months of his life, he put up a valiant fight with bladder cancer. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Shirley, who passed away in November of 2016.  He...

Austin Wayne Ford

Austin Wayne Ford

Nov 27, 2018

Austin Wayne Ford, of Bowie, MD, passed away on November 27, 2018. Austin was born in Annapolis on December 8, 1980. He graduated from Tall Oaks Vocational High School in 1999. Austin was an avid Redskins fan, sports enthusiast, and painter by trade. Austin had a kind and loving heart and lived life to the fullest. Austin is preceded in...

Charles Daniel Morse, III

Charles Daniel Morse, III

Nov 25, 2018

Charles Daniel “Dan” Morse III of College Park Maryland passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born on August 3, 1956 in Wilmington North Carolina to parents Charles and Diana Morse. He is survived by his wife and soulmate Karen, children Rick (Debbie), Naomi (Walter), Steven, Christy (Adrian), Daniel (Laura), grandchildren Kayla, Christina, Jesse, Bryanna, Ashley, Alicia, William,...

Lothar H. Steschner

Lothar H. Steschner

Nov 25, 2018

Lothar H. Steschner of Bowie, MD, passed away on Sunday November 25, 2018. Survived by his beloved wife Karine Steschner of 44 years, and brother, Norbert Steschner. He was a loving father of Rosita (Doug) Underwood, Lothar “JR” (Trish) Steschner, Juanita (Mike) Horosh, Katjana Spitale, and Tanya (Troy) Lavelle. Step-father of Steve (Kalista) Hornick. Uncle of Ryan (Chrissy) Gainey. Grandfather...

George Steve Karabelas

George Steve Karabelas

Nov 25, 2018

George S. Karabelas, on November 25 2018, Baltimore entrepreneur George Karabelas, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. George, a hair dresser,salon owner and restauranteur, was passionate about life and lived it to its fullest. Beloved father of Steve Karabelas and his wife Janine, Dimitri Karabelas, Aris Karabelas and his wife Helen, and Georgia Karabelas and her husband...

David L. Musser, Sr.

David L. Musser, Sr.

Nov 24, 2018

November 24, 2018 the world said goodbye to David Leslie Musser, Senior. Born in Olney, MD on March 30, 1955 and resident all of his life.  David is survived by a large and loving family; a legacy he was extremely proud of. He is survived by his committed wife, Laurie as well as his adoring children David, Megan, Laura and their...

Charles G. Brown

Charles G. Brown

Nov 21, 2018

It is with great sadness and heartfelt sympathy that we inform you of the passing of a great husband, father, and friend Charles G. Brown.  Charlie passed away peacefully with family by his side the morning of November 21, 2018.

He was born in High Point, NC and moved to Washington, DC where he met his wife, Mary Frances Fantasia. ...

Carl Henry Vettel

Carl Henry Vettel

Nov 21, 2018

Carl Henry Vettel of Bowie, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 21, 2018 at the age of 58 years. He was born on November 15, 1960 in Washington D.C., before moving to Bowie in 1993 after he married. He attended both Benjamin Franklin University and North Dakota University, where he graduated with a degree in business in 1982. He practiced...

Chareth Gunn

Chareth Gunn

Nov 20, 2018

After a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, Chareth Deanne Gunn was swept away peacefully by the loving angels of the Lord on November 20, 2018, in the presence of her childhood sweetheart of 59 years. She was 71.

Chareth was born on August 10, 1947. She was a dancer her entire life. She performed first on roller skates as a...

Virginia Mary Robertson

Virginia Mary Robertson

Nov 19, 2018

Virginia M. Robertson of Bowie, MD and Seabrook, MD passed away peacefully on November 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 13, 1929 in Kansas City, MO, she was the only child of Elizabeth and Stephen O'Dwyer. She spent her childhood in Troy, NY and Catonsville, MD.Virginia attended and graduated from Mount DeSales. While working at the C&P Telephone Company in Catonsville, MD, she...

Walter Poole

Walter Poole

Nov 17, 2018

Walter Poole, aka “Bap” was born on September 28, 1939. His Mom, Rosa had the assistance from family in rearing her first-born. He was raised in part, by his adoring Paternal Grandfather, Henry Poole.  Walter fondly spoke of his childhood and how his Grandfather offered no lack of love and simply spoiled him rotten to the core.  His Uncles were...

Olga Louise Nicholas

Olga Louise Nicholas

Nov 15, 2018

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Please join them in the fight against Alzheimer's, make a donation today! Their goal is to help fina a cure for this disease. As many know, people should not have to suffer through this terrible disease that takes everything from you, your memories, your freedom and eventually your...

Kyle Eugene Cole

Kyle Eugene Cole

Nov 14, 2018

Kyle Cole, 20, of Mitchellville, MD, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born November 19, 1997, in Silver Spring, Maryland, the son of Eugene and Nancy (Needer) Cole. He attended the Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, PA, and graduated in 2016, where he was involved...

Melvin Fred Wingo

Melvin Fred Wingo

Nov 13, 2018

Melvin F. Wingo passed away on  November 13, 2018, the beloved husband of Rheba L. Wingo and father of Melissa Wingo-Washington, Orlandus, Melvin, Marza, Neil, and Antoine Wingo. Melvin is survived by 14 grandchildren, Danielle, Brittnee, LaBria, Moniquie, Dalontae, Maria, Amaya, Shantell, Cierra, Tierra, Aliyah, Antoine II, Terrell, and Kendall, 5 great grandchildren, Taylor, Mackenzie, Laila, Darius III, and Austin,...

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