OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2023

Susan Smith passed away peacefully at her home on June 4th, 2023. Sue spent 93 wonderful years spreading joy to all around her. A comfort to many, Sue dedicated her time to taking care of her family, her friends, and her community.

Susan was born on October 10th, 1929 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Esther Boote. Susan’s childhood...

Jun 4, 2023

Allen Arthur Skogebo, 87, of Crownsville, Maryland, went to his heavenly Father on June 4, 2023.  He was at home surrounded by his family.

 

Allen was born on December 1, 1935, in Austin, Minnesota, the 4th of 5 children born to Alice and Arnold Skogebo.  His father passed away suddenly when he was 7 years old.  His mother later...

Jun 3, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Douglas (Doug) Kris Taylor on Saturday, Jun 3, 2023 after a long enjoyable life. Doug was born on August 24, 1941 in San Francisco, California and was adopted by William and Genevieve Taylor. Doug spent part of his life in the construction trades specializing as a concrete worker and part of his life...

Jun 2, 2023

Richard R. Phelps, 41, of Gambrills MD, beloved son of Susan Phelps passed away on June 2nd, 2023.  Richard was born on July 8th, 1982, in Washington D.C. to Richard Lee and Susan Phelps.

He is predeceased by his father, Richard L. Phelps and his brother Eric Anthony Phelps.

He is survived by his brother Nicholas Phelps and sister Gabriella...

Jun 2, 2023

With humble acceptance of God’s will and great sadness, we announce the passing of Nancy Magimot on June 2, 2023. Nancy was born on April 30, 1964 in the Philippines. She dedicated her life to teaching. She is survived by her beloved husband Rosalito Magimot and her children John Harley Magimot and spouse Jheanne, Cyril John Magimot and spouse Cecille,...

Jun 1, 2023

     Catherine “Kitty” Welikonich of Bowie, MD passed away on June 1, 2023. Kitty was born on November 11, 1920 to Katie Teeley Herman and Fred Herman.     She is predeceased by her husband, John, two brothers Fred and Jim Herman, a sister Florence Phillips, a son-in-law Mickey Lee, and two grandsons Kevin Lee and Barry Hobart.     Kitty...

Jun 1, 2023

Jeanne Miller Toulotte of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2023.  Jeanne was born on March 26, 1922 in Plainfield, NJ. 

Although born in New Jersey, Jeanne was raised in Noroton Heights, Connecticut where she met her future husband Bertin Toulotte who was attending Naval Radio School there in 1940.  A long distance romance ensued as World War...

May 31, 2023

Regina Theresa Szczepanski, at the age of 93 passed away peacefully at her home on May 31st, 2023. She was born on August 6th, 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Joseph and Katherine Kiempisty. She married the love of her life, Henry, on May 1st, 1959. They settled down in Bowie, Maryland after he retired from the Navy in...

May 30, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael "Mike" J. Skurchak on May 30th, 2023. Mike was born on October 8th, 1950 in Morristown, New Jersey to John and Anne Skurchak. He completed his higher education at St. Ambrose University, University of Iowa, and the University of New Haven, where he earned his Masters in...

May 28, 2023

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Sylvia Elizabeth Warady Palmer passed away in Annapolis, MD, after a long battle with dementia.

Sylvia was born December 18, 1935 in Lyndora, PA, to Rev. Michael B Warady and Elizabeth Zombory Warady.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Andrea Volpicelli (1927-2002) and Genie Riordan Mule (1931-2022), and step-son Michael J...

May 27, 2023

Please click here to view the Live Stream.  The Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Ms. Katherine Ferree will begin at 11:00am on Friday, June 9th.

Katherine (Kay) Basim Ferree, age 95, long time resident of Greensburg, PA, died on May 27, 2023 while in nursing care at Delmar Gardens in Lawrenceville, Georgia after a long period of declining...

May 25, 2023

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24th our beloved son Kavan Hardy passed away. He was 21 years old. Kavan was born on Thursday, March 7, 2002, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. For most of his life he grew up in Upper Marlboro, MD with his mother, Shaketa Maria Ray, father, Kimani Hardy, and baby sister whom he spoiled since first meeting, Taylor Hardy....

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Robert (Bob) S. Kerno Sr, of Crofton, MD, husband of Joan M. Kerno for over 66 years passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Stephen and Lucy Kerno and his brother, Frank Kerno.  He is survived by his children Robert S. Kerno Jr. (Teddi) and Kimberly A. Campbell; three...

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Michael R. Callahan, of Crofton, MD, Beloved husband of Laurie A. Callahan for nearly 40 years, passed away. He was pre-deceased by his Parents, Robert J. Callahan and Jane S. Callahan; and his brother, Thomas R. Callahan (Mary Kay).  He is survived by two brothers, James M. Callahan (Kandis) and Patrick J. Callahan (Stacy); many...

May 24, 2023

John Robert (“Bob”) Myers, 75, of Crofton, Md, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by loved ones on May 24, 2023, after a brave 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born on July 3, 1947 to Grace and John Myers in Baltimore, Md. After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly) in 1965, Bob went on to attend the University of...

May 23, 2023

Michael Joseph Cappello, beloved husband of Peta Cappello, passed away peacefully at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, on Tuesday, May 23. In his 66 years, he touched innumerable people with his kindness, empathy, generosity, and wit. He was caring and selfless, he loved his family and friends, and he loved helping people. Mike was born in Schenectady, New York, and...

May 21, 2023

It is with great sorrow and a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hoyt F. Williams Jr., lovingly known as “Poppi” on May 21st 2023.

Hoyt (Poppi) was a loving husband to his wife, Lawese D Williams, with whom he shared an undenying deep love, romance, truth, adoration, and travel experiences together. For their love was only one a...

May 19, 2023

Cary “Pops, Uncle, Pee Paw, Peeps, Abuelo” Allan Büter, beloved son of Sandy and Betty Büter peacefully passed away at 11:40 AM on Friday May 19th, 2023 in the company of family and friends at his home in Fredrick, Maryland. He was predeceased by his loving wives, Terry Lynn Büter in 1994 and Ruth Alice Büter in 2023 and his...

May 18, 2023