OBITUARIES

Gilbert A. Johnson

Gilbert A. Johnson

Jun 24, 2017

Loving, mentor, nurturer, singer, leader, role model, devoted father, husband all describe Gilbert Arnold Johnson, son of the late Rev. Charles and Margaret (Stewart) Johnson, who was born on March 14, 1942, at home in Sheridan, (Lebanon County) PA. He attended Newmanstown and James Buchanan Schools and graduated from ELCO in 1960 from the Newmanstown High School location. He received...

James S. Klapp

James S. Klapp

Jun 24, 2017

James S. Klapp (age 86) of Bowie, Maryland passed away on June 24, 2017 following a long illness. He leaves behind his wife Jean of 63 years, his 4 children - Jim, Amanda, Angela and Andrea, 5 Grand Children, Sarah, Kristopher, Matthew, Katharine and Emma and 6 Great-grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan, Haley, Dustyn, Daryl and Axel. He is also survived by...

Flora Diana Griffith

Flora Diana Griffith

Jun 23, 2017

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Joseph M. Sheehan

Joseph M. Sheehan

Jun 22, 2017

Joseph Michael SheehanBorn:  January 17, 1937Died:  June 22, 2017 Joseph Michael Sheehan passed away on June 22, 2017 at the age of 80 from complications related to advanced vascular dementia. He died surrounded by his family and in the comfort of Hospice care at Mount Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD.He was born to Joseph A. Sheehan and Rosemary Sheehan, nee...

Gabrielle "Gabbie" F. Rhoads

Gabrielle "Gabbie" F. Rhoads

Jun 22, 2017

Gabrielle "Gabbie" Francesca Rhoads (nee Ferrara), 32, of Crofton, MD passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017.  She died peacefully in her sleep.  Gabbie was born on October 19, 1984 in Portland, OR to Vincent Ferrara, Jr. and Elizabeth Ferrara.  She married Kevin Rhoads in 2004 and the couple had two boys.  A devoted wife and mother, Gabbie was...

Francis C. Somerville

Francis C. Somerville

Jun 21, 2017

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Sanderson Eniola Akindutire

Sanderson Eniola Akindutire

Jun 20, 2017

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Alberta M. Schellhammer

Alberta M. Schellhammer

Jun 20, 2017

Alberta "Bert" Schellhammer, a longtime Bowie resident, died June 20, 2017 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph "Rudy" Schellhammer. She is survived by her two children, Mark Schellhammer, of Reston, Virginia, and Terry O'Neal of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and two grandchildren Jacob and Katelyn. Bert and her family moved to Bowie in...

James John Jensen, Jr.

James John Jensen, Jr.

Jun 19, 2017

James J. Jensen, Jr. died Monday, June 19, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Alexa, 2 daughters Jamison Jensen (of the home), Nicole Jensen of Front Royal, Va; son, David Jensen; a devoted brother, Steven (Valerie) Jensen of Orange, CT; sister, Susan (Jeff) Byom of Winona, MN. Mr. Jensen is also survived by an aunt,...

Larry Beall McGinness, Sr.

Larry Beall McGinness, Sr.

Jun 18, 2017

Once you met Larry you could not forget him.  His sense of humor was always engaging and his mind left you shaking your head.  He could talk about any subject and he did. He always made sure that his family had what they needed because they were the most important thing in his life.  Larry was a very spiritual person. ...

Betty J. Pounsberry

Betty J. Pounsberry

Jun 13, 2017

Betty Jane Pounsberry, age 85, of Selbyville DE (formerly a long time resident of Upper Marlboro), passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was the daughter of Sydney and Mae Windsor. She was born on November 6, 1931 and was raised in Landover, Md. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1950.Betty was a devoted wife and mother....

Anastasia Tsakiris

Anastasia Tsakiris

Jun 13, 2017

On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Anastasia (Zannetidis) Tsakiris, age 93, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by all her children and family.  She was married for 55 to her late husband Moskos Tsakiris. Devoted mother of Kosmas Koukoulis and his wife Kiki, Dr. Savas Tsakiris and his wife Connie, Fifi Kutson and her husband Nick, Irene DeRito and...

Nathan A. Hunter

Nathan A. Hunter

Jun 12, 2017

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Alfred K-F. Nedoluha

Alfred K-F. Nedoluha

Jun 12, 2017

Alfred Karl-Franz Nedoluha was born in Vienna, Austria, on Sept. 13, 1928.  He was the only child of Petronella and Franz Nedoluha.  He grew up with a love of math and physics that continued throughout his life.  He lived in Vienna, and continued his studies until he received his Doctorate Degree in Physics at the University of Vienna in 1951. ...

Mary J. Nixon

Mary J. Nixon

Jun 12, 2017

Mary J Nixon was born in Washington, DC on July14, 1929, to her Irish Father Robert James Nixon and Italian Mother Lillie Oliveri Nixon. She was the eldest of four children, Brother James (Tooie) Nixon, (deceased) Brother Charles H Nixon and Sister Elizabeth (Liz) Parness. She is also survived by 11 Nieces, Nephews and their family Mary attended Eastern HS,...

Albert A. Murphy, Sr.

Albert A. Murphy, Sr.

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...

Richard Floyd

Richard Floyd

Jun 9, 2017

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Janet Lee Sharp

Janet Lee Sharp

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...

Rebecca Berg Brophy

Rebecca Berg Brophy

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...

Willie Coleman

Willie Coleman

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.