OBITUARIES

Joseph Michiel Ruzzi, Sr.

Joseph Michiel Ruzzi, Sr.

Jan 6, 2023

  Above all else, Joe devoted his life to his faith and his family.  Born with the heart of a servant, he dutifully rose early for years to attend daily Mass and serve as an altar boy at St. Aloysius Church. This devotion to the Church continued during his service in the Army, stationed in Germany in the mid 1950’s,...

Charles Joseph Potok

Charles Joseph Potok

Jan 5, 2023

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Charles Potok Jr., 76, of Annapolis, Maryland, formerly of Crofton, Maryland, died peacefully at home on January 5, 2023.

Charles was born November 21, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA. After graduation he continued to fulfill his military...

Mary Jeanne Danko

Mary Jeanne Danko

Jan 4, 2023

M. Jeanne Danko, OCDS of Ocean View, DE, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance in Millsboro, DE after a long illness with dementia. She was born on December 24, 1938 in Carbondale, WV. She is survived by Deacon Ed Danko, her husband of 63 years; four children, Diane Blair of Gambrills, MD, Edward Danko, Jr....

MiMi A. Fincham

MiMi A. Fincham

Jan 3, 2023

Mimi Avril Fincham, 59, died at her home in Odenton MD on January 3,2023.   She was born April 30,1963 in PG County MD to the late Madeleine Delevay and Ronald McManes. Mrs.Fincham is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, Robert Fincham, sons Jesse Fincham and Troy Fincham and 3 grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Tiger McManes....

Regina G. Smigielski

Regina G. Smigielski

Jan 3, 2023

Regina G. Smigielski, age 93, peacefully passed from this world to her eternal home on January 3, 2023.  Regina was born on December 27, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, to Herman and Antoinette Gutowski.  The youngest of eight children, she is better known by her nickname Renee.  She graduated from Riverside High School in 1947.  On August 29, 1953, Renee...

Ann E. Franco

Ann E. Franco

Jan 2, 2023

 

On January 2, 2023 Ann Franco joined her beloved husband Sal in heaven. She had been admitted to Hospice of the Chesapeake following complications of dementia.

Ann was predeceased by her husband Sal. She is survived by her sons Greg, Ken (Leslie), and Jeff (Donna). Grandchildren, Shannon, Nick, Zack, Lauren, Ashley, Megan, and Brook. Ann was born in Washington...

Norma Jean Vanagas

Norma Jean Vanagas

Jan 1, 2023

Norma Jean Vanagas, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 under hospice care for pancreatic cancer. She is predeceased by husband, George F. Vanagas; father, Harry Clark; mother, Dora Clark; sister, Mary Enslow and her first great grandson, Brecklon. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Bolly (husband John), stepdaughter, Teresa Dunn, sisters, Barbara Graves (husband Joe), Harriett Shuck...

Walter Lee Foltz, Jr.

Walter Lee Foltz, Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

 

Walter “Sonny” L. Foltz, Jr., a long-time resident of Friendship, Maryland, passed away the morning of January 1, 2023. He was born January 9, 1945, in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Walter Lee Foltz, Sr. and the late Ora Ovell Riley Foltz. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane Morrow Foltz of Friendship, MD; daughter Barbara...

Virginia Pyren

Virginia Pyren

Dec 31, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Pyren  81   Died peacefully at home after being under hospice care for eight months. She is survived by her sister Carolyn George who resides in California.  Her three children: Denise (husband Steve), Randy (wife Karen), Barry (wife Theresa).  Also four grandchildren: Christopher Keith, Brandi Strong, Jeremy Pyren, and Brooklyn Pyren; step granddaughter Tiffany Cota. One great granddaughter...

Zachary W. Vannoy

Zachary W. Vannoy

Dec 29, 2022

Our sweet son, Zachary Wayne Vannoy, sadly passed away on December 29, 2022, at the mild age of 34.  Zach was predeceased by his loving father, Phillip W. Vannoy, who also passed too soon.

 

He leaves behind a loving mom and caring dad, Kristina and Robert Morgan, faithful brothers Stephen and Joseph and dear sister Katelyn and her husband...

Rodrick Charles Wiser

Rodrick Charles Wiser

Dec 28, 2022

 

Wiser – Rodrick (Roddy) - 79, formerly of Landover Hills and Upper Marlboro, MD passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022.  Born March 21, 1943, in Riverdale, Maryland.  Son of the late Elton (Poppy) and (Mary) Loretta (Granny) Wiser of Riverdale, MD.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years Carol Ann Wiser, daughter Tracey...

Bernice Turner

Bernice Turner

Dec 28, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service.  The live stream of the funeral service for Ms. Bernice Turner will begin at 11am on Saturday, January 14th.

BERNICE FROST TURNER

MAY 12,1926 – DECEMBER 28, 2022

OUR PRECIOUS “CHINA DOLL”

Bernice, Frost family matriarch, was born May 12, 1926, in Washington, DC.   She was the youngest...

Carol F. Hermann

Carol F. Hermann

Dec 28, 2022

On Wednesday, December 28, 2022: Carol F. Hermann passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Carol was born on September 16, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to Clarence and Agnes Hughes. She was the 6th of 9 children, 5 brothers, Thomas (d); Richard (d),  Robert, Martin (d); and Paul; 3 sisters, Mary (d), Ellen and Teresa. Carol graduated from St....

Fred D. Coombs

Fred D. Coombs

Dec 26, 2022

Fred D. Coombs departed this life suddenly on Monday, December 26, 2022. Born on September 27, 1958 in Washington, DC, Fred resided in Severna Park, MD.   Previously employed by Georgetown University Hospital, he is also a veteran of the U.S. Army.   Fred is survived by his daughter Lakeeta Burnette, granddaughter Nyazja Burnette, and grandson Kayden Johnson and son-in-law...

David Allen Gould

David Allen Gould

Dec 26, 2022

 

David Allen Gould, age 68, of Bowie, Maryland, was born in San Diego, California on September 7, 1954. He  died on Dec 26, 2022 after a prolonged illness.  David was preceded in death by his parents, Ella Mulligan Gould and Willard Gene Gould, and his brother Derrick Lee Gould.

  As a child, David had the privilege of being part...

Shelagh R. Stull

Shelagh R. Stull

Dec 25, 2022

Shelagh R. Stull, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 9, 1943, died peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of December 25, 2022, in her home on Jordan Avenue in Crofton, Maryland.

Shelagh was adopted by Cecil and Ruth Jordan, raised in various towns in England and completed her schooling at Ackworth School. She flew from London to San...

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