OBITUARIES

Apr 19, 2021

Apr 18, 2021

Justin Rendell Gorham was born on November 2, 1987 in Washington, DC to Luetressie Michelle Gorham.  At 9 years old he was adopted by Quintina Jefferson. 

Justin graduated from Suitland High School, June 12, 2006, where he then went on to work at Safelite for eight years, and jokingly created his famed jingle, “Glassman Glassman yeah that’s me”, recently changing...

Apr 18, 2021

Louise Grazette Briggs: Dancing Among the Stars

By Mark and Jacqueline Hicks Grazette

Louise Grazette Briggs was born as Beatrice Louise Chambers on September 8, 1928 in the Brooklyn Hospital, the first of four children from the marriage of Frank Chambers and Adina Thompson.  An early picture reveals a ginger colored baby with eyes opened bright towards the world, mouth...

Apr 17, 2021

Michael William Olive 79, of Frederick Maryland passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living Facility, after a long illness.  Born on September 6, 1941 in Scranton Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Vincent Sr. and Ceceila (Rago) Olive.

As a young man, Mike loved the outdoors, and was very active in the...

Apr 15, 2021

Miriam Lolita "Polly" Lass Cavin was born in Galvez, Louisiana in 1931 in a house built on a location to withstand the level of flood waters of the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927.She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) in 1952. She first worked as a...

Apr 14, 2021

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“You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.”

– Mae West

 

Vilma Vieras Reyes transitioned from this earthly realm due to complications of her cancer treatment on April 14, 2021. She was surrounded by her adoring husband, Michael Alfred Anchor, and...

Apr 14, 2021

Thomas Edmund Pollick, Junior, was born on June 14, 1937 in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.   He was one of two children born to Mary Lynch Pollick and Thomas Pollick, Senior.  Thomas was a dog lover and for many of his teen years had a dog named Babe.

Thomas joined the Marine Corps in 1956 and his brother Edward followed him into the...

Apr 14, 2021

Lourdes Flaim's viewing will take place here at St. Edward the Confessor on Wednesday, April 21st from 10-11am. Her funeral will immediately follow at 11am.

Here is the YouTube link, if you are unable to attend in person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ez7xxq5Qec

Eternal Rest grant to her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. 

Please...

Apr 13, 2021

Marvin Ellsworth Sage, 97, of Arnold, Maryland passed away on April 13, 2021.  He was born in Connellsville, PA on September 19, 1923 to parents Joseph Thomas and Mary Ester (nee Seals) Sage.  He was a notable cross country runner during his years at Connellsville High School.  He served in the Army during WWII and received a bronze star medal...

Apr 12, 2021

On April 12, 2021, after a battle with congestive heart failure and kidney disease, RICHARD WALTER HARRIS, joined his beloved wife Kathleen Marie Harris in eternal life.

Richard was born on November 24, 1941, in Arlington, MA, to the late Richard Walter (Wally) Harris, Jr. and Marjorie Henrietta Harrington Harris. He grew up in Washington, DC, and graduated from Gonzaga...

Apr 12, 2021

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Michael Aaron Fitzurka, 88, died Monday, April 12, 2021, in Annapolis, MD. Born on October 6, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Michael Fitzurka and Mary Margaret Olexsa.

Mr. Fitzurka served with distinction in the U.S. Army during the Korean War learning and teaching...

Apr 12, 2021

1930 – 2021

Dr. George Nicholas Paraskevopoulos of Warren, New Jersey died peacefully on April 12, 2021 at the age of 91.  He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and incredible grandfather. 

George was born in the small village of Koutroubouki, Arcadia, Greece, to Nicholas and Eleni Paraskevopoulos.  As one of seven children, he learned the values of hard work,...

Apr 12, 2021

Dell Slaney died of pancreatic cancer April 12 in Annapolis.  Dell was born in Bellevue, Pennsylvania.  As a young adult, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he proudly served our country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. In 1962 he married Judy Slaney and on May 19, 2012 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary shortly before her...

Apr 10, 2021

 

Vasiliki (Bessie Sotirakos) Machlinski joined the Lord on April 10th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Vasiliki was born on March 15th, 1964.    She was preceded in death by her loving parents Ioannis and Anna Sotirakos.    She is survived by her daughter Gina, grandson Anthony, brother Pete (Yvette), nieces Gabrielle and Coral, nephew Zachary, along with many loving...

Apr 10, 2021

Renate A. Oebel

February 21, 1935 – April 10, 2021

Surrounded by family, Renee Oebel passed away at her daughter’s home at age 86, in Crofton, MD.  She used her beautiful voice to sing for many years in the German Arion Society choir and the St Rose of Lima choir.  Known for her excellent cooking and insistence on ‘no leftovers,’...

Apr 9, 2021

Leslie Anne Brown, 35, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on April 9, 2021, after a sudden illness. Her family and friends are shocked and deeply saddened by her untimely passing.Leslie was predeceased by her mother, Diane Brown. She is survived by her son, Tyler Hephner, her father, Douglas Brown, a sister, Ashley Brown, beloved family members, and partner, Michael Parlett. ...

Apr 8, 2021

Sandra F. Burleigh (nee Froyd)March 4, 1939 – April 8, 2021

Sandy Burleigh of Crofton, Maryland passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 8, 2021.   She loved her family deeply and always cherished being in their company.  Sandy is survived by her three children: Scott Burleigh (Chris), David Burleigh (Kate) and Missy Donato (Joe); and seven grandchildren:  Megan, Gabriella,...

Apr 8, 2021

Stanley was born on 26 January 1932 in East St. Louis, Missouri to Stan and Barbara Jacknewitz.  He spent a large amount of his time with his brother, Vince, and with extended Polish family members in the family tavern, The Mad Dog.  For a variety of reasons, he chose to leave St. Louis and joined the Air Force in 1950. 

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Apr 7, 2021

Robert  J. Hull (Bob) departed this life suddenly on April 7th.  Bob was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 30, 1946.  He was a member of the graduating class of 1964 from Suitland High School. He retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as a Manager and top salesperson after 45 years of service.

Bob is survived by his beloved and...

Apr 5, 2021

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. Jeffrey Pyles will begin at 12:00pm Noon, on Wednesday, April 14th.

Jeffrey Lee Pyles, age 64, died of complications from heart surgery on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Crofton, MD.

Jeff is survived by is wife, Deborah Pyles (Edwards)...