OBITUARIES

Rosemary English-Arredondo

Rosemary English-Arredondo

Jan 5, 2014

On January 5, 2014, Rose English-Arredondo peacefully passed away, surrounded by her husband, son and family members. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt. Rose was very active in community theater. She was very passionate about her work and her enthusiasm provided motivation and encouragement to all those she worked with. Since 2002, when her son was...

Poi King Fung

Poi King Fung

Jan 3, 2014

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Mary Ellen Valentino

Mary Ellen Valentino

Jan 1, 2014

Mary Ellen Valentino, 86, of Bowie, died peacefully January 1 with her family by her side at Rutherford Manor in Davidsonville. Mary was born Mary Ellen Loughlin on October 4, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York. She married Francis A. Valentino and they settled in Bowie, Maryland in 1965. Before marrying, Mary worked for Todd Shipyards in Brooklyn, New York. In...

Ronald Patton Baldwin

Ronald Patton Baldwin

Dec 31, 2013

Ronald P. Baldwin of Bowie died on December 31, 2013. He worked for 26 years with the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police, retiring as a Sergeant, and worked as a Civilian for 13 years with the Capitol Hill Police. He is survived by his wife, Lynn M. Baldwin; 2 children, Ginger Wright and husband Charles, and Holly Smirnoff and husband Michael;...

Francis J. Nowlan

Francis J. Nowlan

Dec 31, 2013

On Tuesday, December 31, 2013, of Greenbelt, MD. Husband of the late Mary Nowlan; father of Mary Catherine Nowlan, Linda Ann Herrin, Gail Elizabeth Nowlan, and Jane Frances Gillmore; also survived by one sister, two brothers, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD on...

Brenda Jacquetta Birch

Brenda Jacquetta Birch

Dec 30, 2013

Brenda Jacquetta Birch - beloved daughter, niece and mother - joined the angels on December 30, 2013. Born on March 27, 1945 in Newark NJ, Brenda's love of music gained her a place at Arts High School prior to moving to Washington, DC to study teaching at Howard University. After moving to Crofton in 1976, Brenda became very involved in...

Shari Palumbo

Shari Palumbo

Dec 30, 2013

On Monday, December 30, 2013, of Laurel, MD and formerly of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of Ken Palumbo; loving daughter of Harold and Diane Toothman; dear sister of Mary Holt and husband Robert, and Janice Toothman.

Geraldine Filak-Hugler

Geraldine Filak-Hugler

Dec 28, 2013

On Saturday, December 28, 2013, of Bowie, MD. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, James M. Hugler, and their four-legged daughter, J.R. Hugler. She was the first female Property Manager in Washington, D.C., and worked 21 years as a Property Manager for the Immigration Building.

Marcia J. Giger

Marcia J. Giger

Dec 26, 2013

On Thursday, December 26, 2013, a resident of the Collington Assited Living Commuity. Beloved wife of the late Edgar W. Giger; loving mother of Laura Garner and husband Chris, and Robert Giger and wife Marie; dear grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Gerard A. Clancy

Gerard A. Clancy

Dec 22, 2013

Gerard A. Clancy, "Jerry," went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle to a large extended family. He has been happily married to his wife, Carole, for 55+ years and was devoted to his family and friends. Jerry was born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1931 and...

Paula K Hinckley

Paula K Hinckley

Dec 22, 2013

Paula K. Hinckley On Sunday, December 22, 2013, of Bowie, MD. She worked for the telephone company for 30 years, retiring from Verizon in 2002. Beloved wife of Douglas J. Hinckley; loving mother of Jessica L. Andreas and husband Ethan, and Ryan S. Hinckley; dear grandmother of Emerson C. Andreas; also survived by a host of loving relatives and friends....

Cornelius F. Matthews, Jr.

Cornelius F. Matthews, Jr.

Dec 22, 2013

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Rose Marie Morrissey

Rose Marie Morrissey

Dec 22, 2013

Rose Marie Morrissey left us peacefully on Sunday, December 22. Rose Morrissey was the beloved wife of James F. Morrissey, deceased. She is survived by her children: James M. Morrissey, of Annapolis, Paul D. Morrissey of Bethesda, Jean M. Orzech of Annapolis, Anne M. Morrissey of Philadelphia, Robert J. Morrissey of Annapolis, and John P. Morrissey of Bowie, Maryland. Rose...

Charles Joseph (Joe) Wright

Charles Joseph (Joe) Wright

Dec 20, 2013

On Friday, December 20, 2013, of Accokeek, MD. Beloved companion of Zhonglan Bryant, loving father of Charles Vincent Wright and his wife Vivana, Jason Brian Wright and his wife Denice; dear brother of Richard Thomas Wright Sr., Mary Ruth Wright Safford and her husband George, and the late David Leo Wright. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 4...

Lillie A Miller

Lillie A Miller

Dec 19, 2013

Lillie Arvillous Presnell Miller passed away on December 19, 2013. She lived in Berwyn Heights, Maryland for 62 years with her husband Alfred E. Miller, originally from Brownwood, North Carolina. They were married for 68 years and he preceded her in death by 1 ½ years. Lillie was born on April 7, 1918 in Western North Carolina and was the...

Donnen Ray White

Donnen Ray White

Dec 17, 2013

Donnen Ray White, 91, a resident of Bowie, died on December 17th, at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Born January 3, 1922 in Butler County, Missouri to Ollie and Lula White. Mr. White was a child of the depression and was forced to leave his family as a young teen to live as a farm hand on another farm....

Jenifer Rose Stickley

Jenifer Rose Stickley

Dec 15, 2013

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Eileen Jahn Hoffman

Eileen Jahn Hoffman

Dec 14, 2013

Eileen "Jahn" Hoffman passed away December 14, 2013 with, Greg, her beloved husband of 30 years, at her bedside. Jahn was a life-long resident of the D.C. area, but loved travel and had made several trips to Europe over the years as well as multiple trips to Canada and Mexico. She and Greg vacationed within the States as well; enjoying...

George F. Keene

George F. Keene

Dec 14, 2013

On Saturday, December 14, 2013, of Bowie, MD, in the company of his loving family. George retired in 1977 from the Washington D.C. Police Department as a Lieutenant in the 2nd District. He also worked side by side with his family at Jim's Air Compressor for 20 years. Anyone who knew him knew he loved to travel; especially when it...

Thomas H. Leahy, Sr.

Thomas H. Leahy, Sr.

Dec 13, 2013

On Friday, December 13, 2013, of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of Marguerite Leahy; loving father of Thomas H. Leahy, Jr. and his wife Judy; grandfather of Susan Tackstron and her husband Larry and great-grandfather of Mason. A Graveside Service will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 2:00pm. If desired,...