OBITUARIES

Jun 11, 2017

Albert Arthur Murphy, Sr., age 70, of Lothian, MD passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, on Sunday evening, June 11, 2017, after prolonged battles with multiple health issues. Mr. Murphy, born October 31, 1946 in Scranton, PA, was the third son of Gerald James Murphy, Sr. and Dorothy Ruth Murphy (nee: Schoonover). He...

Jun 9, 2017

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Jun 8, 2017

Janet Lee Sharp, age 77, of Middle River, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Augsburg Lutheran Home in Baltimore, MD. She was born on December 13, 1939 in Annapolis, MD to Owen Dallas Sharp Sr. and Liberty Marie Sharp. She grew up in Annapolis and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1957.   Janet is...

Jun 8, 2017

Rebecca Berg Brophy, age 52, of Gambrills, MD passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017, after a brave and prayerful battle with brain cancer. She was the daughter of Ronald and Carol Berg, born on May 4, 1965, in Providence hospital in Washington DC. She grew up in Bowie, MD, graduated from Bowie High School in 1983, and went to...

Jun 7, 2017

On Wednesday June 7, 2017, Willie Coleman of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away due to health complications. Dear husband for over 40 years to Ethel Coleman and father of daughters Anita Morrow and Angela Talbot. His Home going service will be held Friday June 16, 2017 from 10am to 12pm at Woodstream Church, 9800 Lottsford Rd, Bowie, MD 20721.

Jun 6, 2017

Our sister in Christ, Anita S. Davenport, went home to be with our Lord on the morning of June 6, 2017. Her husband, William "Bug" Davenport is taking comfort in the fact that she was ready to go and see Jesus, and he was grateful that their time together on this side of glory were spent together in joy, for...

Jun 6, 2017

Ryan James Clore, of Bowie, Maryland passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Alex and Lauren Clore were blessed with their first-born child, Ryan at 1:56 a.m. on 02/28/12.  Ryan was beautiful, angelic, brilliant, funny, joyful and brought laughter to all those around him. He was a caring and protective big brother to...

Jun 5, 2017

Wallace Lee Bell (82) On Monday, June 5, 2017, of Gambrills, MD. Beloved husband of Ruth Ann Boyette; loving father of Jody Davis, Judith Bell-Hall (deceased), Wallace II (Jennifer) and Allen (Reneé).  Dear grandfather of Deanna Stotler (Ryan), Emily Davis, Mitchell and Ruby Bell.  Son of the late Donald and Ruby Bell; brother of Hilda Strehle (James) and Lance Bell....

Jun 5, 2017

The LATE LENA ELVIRA OMOTINUKE JOHNSON was the first daughter born to Mr. Alexander Manfred Adjai Fergusson and Mrs. Christiana Ethel Sarah Fergusson (Nee Brown) on September 11 1923.   Her name Omotinuke, commonly referred to as Tinuke, means  “a child petted from the womb”. She had an elder brother, Ifalui, with whom she developed a very close relationship. She...

Jun 4, 2017

Joan O’Connor Newby, 89, of Bowie Md. returned to her heavenly home on June 4, 2017.  Joan was born to John and Maude O’Connor, an Irish Catholic family in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Joan was married to John James Newby and was blessed with a large loving family.  Four children, Catherine (Jim McDonald), Ann, Joan (Scott Horstkamp) and Michael (Dana).  Eleven grandchildren,...

Jun 3, 2017

Adrienne Rice, who was most affectionately known as “Sweets”, was born on December 16, 1961 to the late Leroy and Joann Kidd Rice in Washington, District of Columbia. On June 3, 2017, Adrienne suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at Providence Hospital in Washington, District of Columbia.After completing high school, Adrienne completed the Clemente Course in Humanities at Bard College. She...

Jun 2, 2017

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Jun 1, 2017

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May 29, 2017

May 29, 2017

On Monday, May 29, 2017, of Crofton, MD, he was 80 years old. Robert was a devout Catholic, he was an avid golfer and a past president of Woodmore Country Club. Robert graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, MO with a degree in Engineering. He worked for Emerson Electric Company as the International and National Distributor Manager. Robert is...

May 25, 2017

On Thursday, May 25, 2017 of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of late Angelo DeLeonibus; devoted mother of Michael (Denise) DeLeonibus, Angelo (Julie) DeLeonibus Jr., John (Sally) DeLeonibus and Anthony (Judy) DeLeonibus. Loving grandmother to Michael, Nicole, Christopher, Phillip, Steven, David, Matthew, Marc, John Jr., Patrick, Gina, Maria and Anthony Jr., and numerous great grandchildren. Dear sister of Sarah DeFranco. Predeceased...

May 24, 2017

David DeCouto, Jr. died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  He was 88 years old. David was born in Fall River, MA and was predeceased by his parents Alice and David DeCouto. He is survived by his sister Dorothy D. Souza from Fall River; his wife Natalie from Bowie, MD; his sons David John from...

May 24, 2017

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May 23, 2017

Obituary Donna Maria Shapiro (Donna Arnold)  January 28, 1965 – May 23, 2017    Donna Maria Shapiro, 52, of Bowie, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, peacefully at her home in Bowie, Maryland. Donna was born January 28, 1965 in Washington, DC to Mary Ellen Arnold and Patrick Edward Arnold, SR. She was the eldest of two children.  ...

May 23, 2017

Kenneth Douglas Manzon, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away from cancer on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at his home. Born July 16, 1954, in Washington, DC, he was 62 years old.   He was the beloved husband of the late Kathy Ann Manzon. He is survived by his daughter Mikaela Rose Manzon of Huntingtown, MD; his sister Suzan Lape of...