OBITUARIES

Sep 6, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018, with family nearby, at the age of 85. He retired from the U.S. Information Agency Voice of America, as a journalist (29 years).  Additionally, he held his own firm (Mellits Fire Equipment) for many years, for the sales and the distribution of fire extinguishers and fire equipment cabinets ... known as the...

Sep 6, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

On Tuesday September 4, 2018, Norman V. Maxwell was reunited with his wife.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful friend, and dedicated worker.  Norm shared his love, advice, guidance, and spirit with all.  He loved his country and supported the military, wounded warriors, autism, and cancer services. 

Born in Iowa in 1938 and then...

Sep 2, 2018

On Sunday, September 2, 2018, of Bowie, MD.  Loving son of the late Charles and Shirley Moreland. Dear brother of Dianne Moreland, nephew of Connie and Donnie Karpman (Donnie), Mary Fletcher, Kenneth Clanton and Leslie Clanton. Also survived by a host of loving cousins and friends. Predeceased by aunts Valerie Sexton and Barbara Adkins. Family will receive friends on Thursday,...

Aug 31, 2018

Died peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2018. Born in Paris, France, she moved as an infant to her father’s home in Thessaloniki, Greece, where she lived with her family until coming to the United States in 1955. She married Alvin Swerdlin (now deceased), was an entrepreneur and built a family business. She was kind and loving to her...

Aug 29, 2018

James “Jim” Griffin, 74, of Bowie, MD passed away on August 29, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born on February 20, 1944 to Lawrence and Flora Griffin in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a loving father of two and devoted husband to wife Eileen, with whom he would have celebrated 53 years of marriage on October 7,...

Aug 29, 2018

Richard Townsend Hibbard passed away in Lanham, MD August 29, 2018 after a brief stay at Doctors Community Rehab and Patient Care Center. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William Donald Hibbard and Enid Townsend Hibbard. He and his brother, William Donald Hibbard, Jr. were raised and educated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

After Richard’s graduation from Ohio University...

Aug 28, 2018

Annette Christman Duckworth, 74, of Crofton, MD died peacefully at home in the presence of her family on August 28, 2018 after a 19 year battle with breast cancer. She was born July 23, 1944 in Queens, NY and graduated from St. Angela Hall Academy. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1965 with a B.A. degree in Mathematics from The...

Aug 28, 2018

Dolores “Dee” Williams (nee DeKraft) born in York, Pennsylvania on August 6, 1931.  She entered Heaven’s gate on August 28, 2018 at the age of 87 after battling years of breast and lung cancer.   A woman who enjoyed cooking for her family especially on holidays.  For many years she enjoyed dancing and playing pinochle with friends at the Seven Courts...

Aug 27, 2018

All Services are Private

Aug 27, 2018

Traci Lynn Henry Baldwin

Born: Sept. 25, 1973, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Aug. 27, 2018.  Traci was a wonderful wife, mother and friend.  She is survived by: Ray (Husband), Brittany (Daughter), Brian (Son), Steven (Father), Dorothy (Mother), Melissa (Sister), Chris (Brother-in-Law), Maggie & Anne (Nieces), Ray (Father-in-Law) and Joan (Mother-in-Law).  She worked at Dental...

Aug 25, 2018

All services are private

Aug 24, 2018

All services are private

Aug 24, 2018

Louis “Buddy” F. Kreitzer, Sr.

 Born in Bowie Maryland on November 24, 1932 passed away peacefully on August 24, 2018.   

Buddy is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Ann, his daughter Lori Lea, and his sons David, and Leslie Lloyd. Also, preceded in death by his siblings, Dot, Dayton, Violet, Chester, Mary, Linda, William Henry, Billy, and Peggy.

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Aug 24, 2018

Bree Christine Marie Beck

On Friday, August 24, 2018, beloved daughter of Kimberle Beck and Melvin L. Beck, II passed away. Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 12:30 to 3pm at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rt 3 South), Bowie, MD. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to Kimberle Beck, made...

Aug 23, 2018

Rosamaria F. Aceituno, wife of the late Dr. Andres A. Aceituno, longtime resident of Bowie, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2018 in the company of family and friends. The much-loved mother, grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of six, and dear friend to many, finally joined hands in heavenly rest with her beloved husband of 64 years. Although mourned by children...

Aug 23, 2018

James Edward Morgan, of La Plata, MD stepped into heaven on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his home with family by his side. He was born in Leonardtown, MD, June 2, 1952, to the late William and Lucille Morgan. 

Mr. Morgan was a loving husband and dad to his four-legged children, Wolfer, Lacie and Leo. Ed served in the United States...

Aug 22, 2018

Barbara Allyn Bowman (Thielecke), of Chesapeake Beach, MD, wife of the late Franklin O. Bowman, died peacefully at home on Wednesday August 22, 2018. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Enola (Raasch) Thielecke, brother Jack Thielecke and brother-in-law Alvin Platz.

Barbara leaves behind sister Patricia Platz, son Mike Bowman (Renee), daughter P.K. Bowman, grandchildren Jacquelyn, Cara,...

Aug 21, 2018