OBITUARIES

Jan 23, 2024

Elizabeth Haacke Cruz, was affectionately known to everyone as “Bubu,” which means Grandmother in the Marshallese language.  



Bubu was born on October 22, 1948, in Likiep, Marshall Islands, to the late Paul and Kathleen Haacke.  Elizabeth “Bubu” was the fifth of nine children who are all named in alphabetical order:  Agnes, Bertha, Carl, Delma, Elizabeth, Francis, Gustino, Hillary and Irene....

Jan 23, 2024

Frank Gouveia, 89, of Crofton Maryland (formally of Parsonsburg, Maryland) concluded the “dash” in is life on January 23,2024.  Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Gouveia.  He graduated from Lowell High School, Class of 1953.   Shortly afterward he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving a tour of duty in...

Jan 22, 2024

Millicent “Millie” Peak, 72, of Port Saint Lucie, Fl, passed away on January 22, 2024 after a long battle with dementia.Millie was born on May 23, 1951 to Gladys Knight and Leonard Morris in Manchester, Jamaica. After Millie graduated from Beaumont High School, she went on to study teaching at West Indies College, and graduated in 1977.After graduating with a...

Jan 22, 2024

David Allen Stanek Sr. was born in Rockford, Illinois on June 25, 1937, the oldest of three siblings and departed this earth to live eternally with his Lord and Savior on January 22, 2024. David was 86 years old.

As a young man, David excelled at sports and held records in pole vaulting and diving at Middletown High School in Connecticut....

Jan 21, 2024

Sharon Reeve passed through the veil on the evening of Saturday  January 20, 2024 at the age of 85.

The oldest of three children born to Platte and Helen Wilkins, she was a southern California girl for most of her life.  She attended North Hollywood high school and Brigham Young University.  She worked for IBM in Los Angeles before her marriage....

Jan 20, 2024

Adam Matthew Comarow, 42, died unexpectedly January 20, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Avery and Debby Comarow of Potomac, MD; a sister, Danielle Iannacco (Giancarlo) of Chadds Ford, PA, and nephews Alex and Max Iannacco of Chadds Ford. 

 

Adam grew up in Great Falls, VA, and Potomac and graduated from Churchill High School, where he wrote for the student...

Jan 20, 2024

Jan 20, 2024

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Jan 19, 2024

Lincoln Earl Shannon was born to Earl and Eloise Shannon on December 10, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the oldest of four children, with 2 younger brothers and a baby sister.

As a young person, Lincoln realized and developed a love of music. His high school years were dedicated to the study of music and participation in choirs, one of...

Jan 18, 2024

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Jan 17, 2024

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Zachary Benton Aaron entered into eternal peace to be with his heavenly father.

 Zachary was the son of the late Otis Benton Aaron, Jr., and Alice Victoria Dunnington Aaron.  He was born on August 6, 1964, in Washington, D.C.

After graduating from Suitland High School in 1982, Zachary entered the United States Marine Corps, but was discharged...

Jan 17, 2024

Russell Lee Moore of Bowie, MD.

5/12/1954 – 1/17/2024 after a long illness.

Born in Washington, D.C.   Preceded in death by parents Ouida and Donald Moore and brother David Moore.  Survived by his siblings Donald Moore, Jr. (Karen), Ouida Fluck (Alan), Todd Moore (Lisa), Melinda Smyth (Tim) and Daniel Moore (Amy).  He was deeply loved by all and affectionately referred to...

Jan 16, 2024

Florence “Betsy” Burian passed away on January 16th, 2024. She was born to parents Evelyn Johnson and Ronald Nolan on August 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in English with an emphasis in Secondary Education from West Chester University.

 

Betsy held a...

Jan 16, 2024

Pamela (Pam) Beth Kaye entered her eternal rest on January 16, 2024. She was born in Charleston, WV on September 29, 1948 to James Grant Davis and Geneva Marguerite Davis. She was married 51 years to her loving husband, Joseph Anthony Kaye who died in 2018. Pam was a Realtor, a helper, a listener, a woman of faith committed to...

Jan 16, 2024

Jan 14, 2024

JoAnne Marie Gibbs April 21, 1949 – January 14, 2024

JoAnne M Gibbs, daughter of the late Gwendolyn A. Jefferson-Stanmore and Charles Jefferson, was born in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 1949.  She was called home to take her eternal rest on Sunday, January 14, 2024, while surrounded by family and loved ones.

JoAnne was born and raised in the District of Columbia...

Jan 14, 2024

Elaine Ellen Entzian, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on 1/14/24. Born 11/11/45 to Alfred Herman and Mary Matilda Entzian, Elaine was the youngest of her four siblings, Hattie, Albert, and Alma.

Elaine was loved by everyone who met her. She was always so kind, interested in what others had to say, supportive and willing to help those...

Jan 13, 2024

 With deep sorrow and sadness, we announce the departure of a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Nze Edward Chukwuemeka Okereke from this world to be with his heavenly Father and Lord, on January 13, 2024, at his home in Bowie, Maryland after a long illness. He peacefully passed away holding his wife, Elizabeth’s, hand and surrounded by his family.

 

Edward...