OBITUARIES

Apr 7, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Philip E. Whalen, 72, of Washington D.C. on April 7th.  Phil passed from natural causes while surrounded by his children Wesley “Chris” Whalen and Melissa Whalen Philippe. 

Phil was preceded in death by his parents Walter E. Whalen Jr.& Lily M. Whalen, brother Russell Chappell and his wife Mary F. R. Whalen.  He...

Apr 7, 2023

Kevin Ray Webster, age 64 of Bowie, Maryland (formerly of Saginaw), passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD surrounded by his family.

Kevin was born July 11, 1958 in Kankakee, Illinois to Rev. and Mrs. Chester and Onalee (Rees) Webster.  Kevin graduated from Swan Valley High School in Saginaw, Michigan as valedictorian of...

Apr 6, 2023

Apr 6, 2023

God called Kelly Ann Swanson home on April 6, 2023. She was 62 years old.

Kelly was born to Gloria and Calvin Swanson on October 15th, 1960, in Bradford PA and was one of seven children. She is survived by her twin sister, Kerry Brownlowe (James) of Canton GA, and four older siblings, Susan Lohman (Jim) of Waldorf, MD, Kevin Swanson...

Apr 6, 2023

With great sorrow, we announce that Claire Charlene Grace Merrick, 79, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023.

 

Claire was born on December 1, 1943, to Charles and Nona Claire Milner Grace in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Huntington, West Virginia and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Marshall University and was active in...

Apr 5, 2023

Apr 5, 2023

Daniel Ayim Amponsah, 27, of Greensboro, North Carolina died suddenly while visiting family in Glen Burnie, Maryland for Easter holidays on Wednesday night, April 5, 2023. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.  Family reunions won’t be the same without our beloved “Kwasi.”

Daniel was born on August 27, 1995 to Dr. William and Valentina Amponsah in...

Apr 5, 2023

KATHERINE (KAITI)  SPATHIS

Kaiti Spathis passed away peacefully at Doctors Community Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center in Lanham, Maryland on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. 

Kaiti was born on June 10, 1934 in Mikro Xorio, Greece to Xristos and Konstantina Mastrogeorgopoulos.  Kaiti married Lukas in Athens on November 26, 1959.  A few years later Kaiti and Lukas...

Apr 2, 2023

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service.  The live stream of the funeral service for Ms. Barbara Richardson will begin at 11am on Saturday, April 22nd.

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Barbara Juanita Richardson of Mitchellville, MD departed this life.

Barbara was born in Tallahassee, Florida on February 3, 1943, to the late Olson Gardner...

Apr 2, 2023

Ruth Alice Buter of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2023, after a 4 month battle with lung cancer. She leaves behind her husband, Cary Buter, her daughter Melissa Rowley, her son Fred Miller Jr, and ex-husband Fred Miller Sr.  Her grandchildren – Jennifer Calhoun, Wes Calhoun, Shannon Wooten, Clyde Beyrer, William Yourman, Layton Rowley, Marla...

Apr 2, 2023

Brenda J. (Eldridge) LeClerc, 74, of Odenton, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

Born on October 16, 1948, Brenda grew up in Star Lake, New York and attended Clifton-Fine Central School. She met her late husband and best friend, Gene, in a New York diner where...

Apr 1, 2023

Apr 1, 2023

Edna Alverta Adams, 87, from Hyattsville Maryland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 1st 2023. She was born to the late Mary and Albert Adams on September 23rd 1935. After graduating from Bladensburg High school in 1953, she became a dedicated corporate accounts manager and retired after 38 years of recognized service with C&P telephone company.   Edna...

Apr 1, 2023

Mar 31, 2023

Deacon Edward J. Danko of Ocean View, DE and formerly of Bowie, MD passed away on March 31, 2023 at Cadia Health Renaissance in Millsboro, DE in hospice care at the age of 87 after complications from surgery.

He was born on January 30, 1936 in Windber, PA to the late Joseph A. and Anna Danko. He is a graduate...

Mar 31, 2023

Jeanna Marie Acklin of Odenton, MD passed peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 31, 2023 after an eight month battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her family and her loved ones. She leaves behind her husband, David Acklin of 42 years, her daughter Stephanie, her son Collin, and her granddogs Axel and Bentley. She also...

Mar 30, 2023

Mar 29, 2023

Suzanne Kennedy Hill of Bowie MD, formerly of Zelienople PA died expectedly in the evening of March, 29 of “being really old” her words. She was only 86 years old. Regardless the family is deeply saddened by her death. Sue was born on 7-15-1936, and lived in Bowie for most of her life.

Sue was preceded in death by Husband...

Mar 28, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

Shirley Phillips joined Heaven’s choir on March 28, 2023, at her home in Bowie MD.  Born to the late Georgia Lee Bolton in Atlanta, GA on February 21, 1943, she was a high academic achiever and graduated with honors from Booker T. Washington high school on June 2, 1961, in Atlanta, GA. She continued her education at Clark College graduating...