OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2025

Theresa Antionette Mele, a longtime resident of Crofton, MD, passed away peacefully at the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD on January 2nd a week after suffering a stroke.

Theresa was born in Schenectady, NY on March 1, 1931, to Ida (Capobianco) and Pasquale Mele.

Theresa attended high school in Schenectady NY, graduating with honors in 1948. She then entered the Order...

Jan 1, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Douglas "Fresh" L. Manuel, Jr., born on September 2, 1978, at P.G. Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends.  He was 46 years old.  

Doug and his twin sister Rhiannon Manuel, shared a special bond from birth.  The family spent some time in Arlington, Texas, before returning to Maryland in...

Dec 31, 2024

Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Cholak of Bowie, MD, passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on October 11, 1955, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Kathryn was a source of endless kindness, warmth, and devotion to her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Kathryn was the loving wife of Phillip Cholak Sr., with whom she...

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 29, 2024

Patricia Lee McGrath

October 26, 1946 — December 29, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Lee McGrath, 78, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024 at Arcadia Assisted Living.

Pat was born on October 26, 1946 in Washington, DC to Dorothy and Frank Aldridge and grew up with her two sisters, Dorothy and Cheryl, and one brother, Frank. She was a graduate of Duval High School...

Dec 27, 2024

John Philip Fusciello, 88, of Gambrills, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 27, surrounded by his beloved family. John lived a life filled with love and an abiding passion for family, culture, and community.

Born on October 11, 1936, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Anthony Fusciello Sr. and Emanuela Fusciello (née Colasurdo), John was the eldest of three brothers, Michael,...

Dec 27, 2024

Dec 26, 2024

Dec 26, 2024

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, Willard K. Davis of Greenbelt, MD, father of Will Jr. (Kathy), Michael (Lorraine), Angela Davis, stepdaughter, Christy (Gary) Cupp; brother of David (Mary Jo), Lois (Victor) Kirk, and brother in law Patrick Moore. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father...

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Knellar Andrew Theophilus Gumbs

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we regret to announce the passing of Knellar Andrew Theophilus Gumbs, who died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Maryland at the age of 70.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria Stevens and Melvin Gumbs. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia...

Dec 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Teresa Wabingga Lugue

Teresa Wabingga Lugue, a loving, kindhearted, strong and selfless soul, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 74, surrounded by those who cherished her most. She joined her late husband Benigno Lampa Lugue; and now, most recently, her daughter, Lisajean Lugue Safford. She was not only a devoted mother but...

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

Norma Lucille “Sister” Clark passed away on December 21st, 2024, 1:30 AM at Baltimore Washington Medical Center Hospital. Born a witch on Halloween night, October 31, 1957 to her adoring parents Frank Clark and Norma Lee Clark. She was a graduate of Du Val Senior High School, and has her Bachelors and more degrees than her family can count from...

Dec 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Stella V. Clark, who left us on December 20, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. With her unique New York accent, she fondly recounted her joyful moments spent playing hopscotch with her...

Dec 20, 2024

Jeanne Marie Channon Edwards (July 14, 1925 – December 20, 2024)

“Life is but melting snow” – Zen Monk poem

On Friday, December 20, 2024, Jeanne passed away at the age of 99 ½ at Collington Episcopal Life Community in Bowie, Maryland.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Victoria Edwards (Lorian Lipton) and Elise Snight (Gary); grandchildren, Michael (Ashley) Snight, Ryan...

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

This amazing, strong man, Anthony E. Beall, Sr.! Father, Husband, Brother, Son, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Father-in-Law, Brother-in-law, Godfather, Uncle, and Friend; completed his over 15 year battle with Multiple Myeloma on Thursday, December 19th, surrounded by love, at 1:40pm. He's known as a farmer, firefighter, mechanic, bus driver, and "Mayor of Mitchellville". There is no measurement for the depth of...