OBITUARIES

Roberta M. Duffy

Roberta M. Duffy

Nov 29, 2014

Roberta Mary Duffy of Bowie, MD, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2014 at the Burnett House in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles F. Duffy, Jr; loving mother of Susan Milstead and Patricia Ottenwaelder; caring mother-in-law to Darrel Milstead and Thomas Ottenwaelder. She was the adored grandmother of Melissa, Ashley, Ryan, Jake, Camryn...

Michael Martin McGuire Sr.

Michael Martin McGuire Sr.

Nov 28, 2014

Michael M. McGuire, Sr., 74, of Bowie, died November 28 at The University of Maryland Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1940 in Washington D.C. to Thomas W. and Mary Jane McGuire. He graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in 1959. He worked for the Steamfitters Local 602 beginning in 1963, and the Maryland National Capital Park & Planning...

Enrique A. Donayre

Enrique A. Donayre

Nov 25, 2014

Enrique passed away on November 25, 2014 in his home in Glenn Dale, MD at the age of 64. Devoted husband of 40 years to Zulema Donayre. Loving father of Zully Hilton, Caroll Donayre, and Magaly Rodriguez. Loving grandfather of Anthony Somoza, Christopher Bowie-Donayre, Mylah Rodriguez, and Matthew Rodriguez. Enrique was preceded in death by his father Alberto Donayre. He...

Maxwell Lucas Powell

Maxwell Lucas Powell

Nov 24, 2014

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Col. Joseph A. Torsani, Jr. US Army (Ret.)

Col. Joseph A. Torsani, Jr. US Army (Ret.)

Nov 21, 2014

COL. JOSEPH A. TORSANI, JR. US ARMY (RET.) On November 21, 2014, of Croom, MD. Loving husband of 60 years to Faith Torsani. Father of 5 awesome children, Joseph Torsani, III (Weezy), Christopher Torsani (Muriel), Mark Torsani (Robin), Lisa Morley (Dutch) and the late Philip Torsani (Wendy). He was also the loving Nono of 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Family...

Jeffery M. Sylvester Sr.

Jeffery M. Sylvester Sr.

Nov 19, 2014

On November 19, 2014, Jeffery Mark Sylvester, Sr., a resident of Millersville for 26 years, passed away at the age of 55. Devoted husband of 37 years to Christine E. Sylvester; Loving father of Jeff Jr. (Elaine) Sylvester of Crofton, Jill (Justin) Sylvester of Ferndale, and Adam Sylvester of Millersville; Loving son of Helen Sylvester of South Bend, Indiana and...

Laurance B. Salama

Laurance B. Salama

Nov 17, 2014

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Angela C. Bond

Angela C. Bond

Nov 16, 2014

Angela C. Bond On Sunday, November 16, 2014, of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of Rick Bond; loving mother of Lisa Bond, Michelle Kappert and her husband Mike, Marybeth, Charles, and Michael Bond; daughter of Michael Ciuccio and Angela Balletto; sister of Maria and Matthew Ciuccio; grandmother of McKenna. Services were held at the Washington Church of the New Jerusalem in...

Richard T. Wright Sr.

Richard T. Wright Sr.

Nov 15, 2014

Richard passed away quietly on Saturday, November 15, 2014, in Clinton, MD. He was born on May 5, 1949, in Washington, D.C. and was proud to be a native Washingtonian. He was the beloved father of David L. Wright II, Angela K. Wright, and Richard T. Wright, Jr.; beloved grandfather of Joshua D. Wright; dear brother of Mary Ruth Wright...

James Parrott Sr.

James Parrott Sr.

Nov 14, 2014

James Parrott, Sr. On Friday, November 14, 2014, of Bowie, MD. Loving father of Carolyn Maxwell, Yvonne M. Williams and her husband, James, and James J. Parrott, Jr.; brother of Clara Perkins; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL...

Thomas R. Machande, Sr.

Thomas R. Machande, Sr.

Nov 13, 2014

Thomas R. Machande, Sr. On Thursday, November 13, 2014, of Davidsonville, MD. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Army, a member of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, and retired after 28 years as a Prince George's County Firefighter. Beloved husband of Roberta A. Machande; loving father of Thomas R. "Scot" Machande, Jr. and...

Shirley B. Gergel

Shirley B. Gergel

Nov 12, 2014

Shirley B. Gergel On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Gergel; loving mother of Michael Gergel, Joseph A. Gergel and his wife, Suzanne, David Gergel and his wife, Barbara, Deborah O'Reilly, Stephen Gergel and his wife, Jackie, and the late Carl Gergel; sister of David Smith and the late Donald McCready; grandmother of...

Virginia G. Azarcon

Virginia G. Azarcon

Nov 11, 2014

Virginia (Virgie) Azarcon, 59, passed away on November 11, 2014 at her home in Bowie, MD. She went peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends. Virgie was born on October 17, 1955 in Tubao, la Union, Philippines to the late Isabelo and Sofia Gonzales. She is the beloved wife of 34 years to Miguel (Mike) Azarcon; mother to Melanie and...

Robert Conroy

Robert Conroy

Nov 10, 2014

Robert Conroy, age 71 of Glenn Dale, MD died on November 10, 2014 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Robert grew up in Gortletteragh Mohill, Leitrim, Ireland. He immigrated to New York in 1959. After finishing his education, he joined the U.S. Navy where he met and married Ruth Griffin and they settled in Maryland. He was a well-respected purchasing manager in...

Geraldine H. Simpson

Geraldine H. Simpson

Nov 10, 2014

Geraldine H. Simpson On Monday, November 10, 2014, of Chestertown, MD, formerly of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of John R. Simpson; loving mother of Jack Simpson and his wife, Colleen, and Jane Biddle and her husband, Mark; sister of Mary Machado and Edward V. Teehan; grandmother of Andrew, Michael, Joseph and Sarah Biddle, Caroline, Olivia, and Katherine Simpson. Family will...

Pauline M. Vincent

Pauline M. Vincent

Nov 8, 2014

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Atticus & Ezra Dustin

Atticus & Ezra Dustin

Nov 7, 2014

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Phyllis Nelson Shotwell

Phyllis Nelson Shotwell

Nov 6, 2014

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Carolyn J. Herbert

Carolyn J. Herbert

Nov 2, 2014

Carolyn Herbert was born in Washington D.C. in 1945, her family moved to the P.G. County area when she was a young girl. She met and married Victor Herbert in 1963. She was the proud mother to four wonderful children. She was an easy going, fun loving women who always had a kind word to say to everyone she met,...

Elizabeth T. Yates

Elizabeth T. Yates

Nov 1, 2014

ELIZABETH T. YATES On November 1, 2014 in Bowie, MD after a valiant battle against cancer. Born in Abany, NY in 1925, "Tina" graduated from Webster Groves High School, in Missouri. Shortly after graduation, "Tina" received her student pilot's license, and ultimately enlisted in the United States Navy, the day before VE Day, in 1945. While serving in the Navy,...