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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,...

Dorothy M. Hathaway

Dorothy M. Hathaway

Nov 12, 2018

On Monday, November 12, 2018, of Crofton, MD. Beloved wife of Lloyd Hathaway, who predeceased her in 2015, loving mother to Stephen Hathaway and Jeffrey Hathaway (Paula); sister of Marian Ekers and Elvira Lake (both predeceased her), grandmother of Meghan, Michael and Joanna. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the health care providers that cared...

Barbara A. Hand

Barbara A. Hand

Nov 11, 2018

Barbara was born to Arthur and Rose Williams on November 23, 1929 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

She loved holding conversations with people, music (Ella Fitzgerald was her favorite artist), singing, dancing, cooking, eating (the original Foodie), and discussing the Bible.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Sr. and Rose, her siblings: Elizabeth (Hector) Johnson, Vera Williams,...

Damon Paul Nelson

Damon Paul Nelson

Nov 10, 2018

On Saturday, November 10, 2018, Damon P. Nelson passed away at the age of 46. Damon was born in Long Beach, California and grew up in Tulare. Damon graduated from Tulare Union High School, Tulare, CA and attended the College of the Sequoias, San Joaquin Valley, CA before enlisting in the US Air Force.

In the Air Force he served...

Charles T. Cusack

Charles T. Cusack

Nov 10, 2018

Charles T. Cusack "Tom" of Odenton, MD, passed away on Saturday November 10, 2018. Loving father of Thomas Cusack. Dear brother of Jack Cusack, Dale Facchina, David Cusack, Timothy Cusack and Robert Cusack.  Also survived by thirteen nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased in death by his parents Ann and John Cusack. 

Tom was a retired member of the IBEW...

Walter R. Fatzinger, Jr.

Walter R. Fatzinger, Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Walter Robert Fatzinger, Jr., resident of Bradenton, FL and longtime resident of Davidsonville, MD passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Helen Consolvo Fatzinger. He is survived by his sister, Judith Ann Fatzinger, his three children: Walter R. Fatzinger, III, Christine Fatzinger Long and Eric A. Fatzinger. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.Walter...

Gary L. Cook

Gary L. Cook

Nov 9, 2018

Gary Leon Cook, 63, of Bowie, MD passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition on Friday, November 9, 2018.

He was born January 29, 1955 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Edith and Howell Cook, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Catherine Cook, and two children, Maya and Jabari Cook. He was also one of...