Obituaries
Joseph Wills Ponton
Jun 28, 2025
Joseph Wills Ponton (1931–2025) passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland, surrounded by his family. Joseph was born and raised in Washington, DC with his eight brothers and one sister in a family that fostered his faith and love of life.
He married his beloved wife, Mary Lou, in 1963, and together they raised three children, Karen...
Mildred Heinbaugh
Jun 28, 2025
Mildred (Millie) Heinbaugh passed away at her home in Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of Charles E. Heinbaugh, Jr.; loving mother of Carol (Heinbaugh) Dowling (Bob) and Jeffrey A. Heinbaugh (Cathy). Loving grandmother of Kristin (Dowling) Spenser (Ryan), Michael B. Dowling (Sophia), Allison (Heinbaugh) Norfolk (Phil), and Daniel Heinbaugh (Kerri). She...
Devadason Thangiah
Jun 27, 2025
Devadason Thangiah was born on August 4, 1945, in the village of Mukuperi in Thirunelvelli, Tamil Nadu, India. He was the youngest child of Mr. Thangiah and Mrs. Ponnamal Thangiah. He completed his schooling at Nazareth High School and began a small kadalai muttai (peanut candy) business—an early sign of his resourcefulness and determination.
On December 28, 1973, he married Indra...
Helen Budzian Whitfield
Jun 25, 2025
Helen Budzian Whitfield, a remarkable woman who bravely battled dementia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, at Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, Maryland. Her final days were filled with the love and support of her family, including her devoted husband of 71 years. Born on June 9, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana, Helen was the daughter of Adolph and...
Charlotte Gail Hinds
Jun 21, 2025
Charlotte Gail Hinds passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 72 in Bowie, Maryland, where she had moved to be close to her daughter. Charlotte was born on May 12, 1953 in Amherst, Texas to Charles and Ruth Hinds. Charlotte was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, Grandma ChaCha, and friend to many.
Charlotte grew up on a...
Anna Ivanovna Kulakova
Jun 14, 2025
Anna Ivanovna (Velgosha) Kulakova was born on July 25, 1933, in the Altai region of Russia into a devout Seventh-day Adventist family. She was the daughter of Ivan Pavlovich and Maria Ivanovna Velgosha. Much of Anna’s early life was spent in northern Kazakhstan, in the Kostanay region. After completing secondary school, she worked as an elementary school teacher.
In 1953, Anna...
Ifeoma Nnoli-Ndubisi
Jun 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ifeoma Beatrice Nnoli-Ndubisi, who left us on June 2nd, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on December 20th, 1952, she was known for her compassion, humor, and radiant, regal presence. She attended Catholic University in Washington, D.C., where she earned her Bachelor of...
Maria Laura Hernandez
May 26, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we share that our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Laura, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 71.
Laura was born in El Salvador and was a strong, caring, and faith-filled woman. She came to the United States to give her daughters a better life, always putting her family first. Everything...
Shawn Gabriel “Anatoly” Yu
May 19, 2025
Shawn Gabriel “Anatoly” Yu, 30, left this world on May 19, 2025. Ana loved the Army with a passion, along with Star Wars and most of all, everything Disney. He loved his steaks so rare it was still mooing. He was larger than life, and he always left everyone with a smile through his wit and humor, as well as...
Quang Thi Jackson
May 17, 2025
Quang Jackson passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025 at the age of 86. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Edward Jackson, her daughters, Nancy, Anna, My, and Nga, and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She was devoted and loving to her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and traveling. Quang will be missed dearly...
Bob Lesche
May 16, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lesche, 84, of Beltsville, MD, left this life on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born on December 22, 1940 in Corning, New York to the late Heinz and Alice Lesche. Bob attended Northside High School in Corning, graduating in 1958.
It was during this time where he met the love of his life and wife of 63 years, Deanna. After...
Svend Schmidt
May 10, 2025
Svend Robert Schmidt Jr. passed away at his home on May 10, 2025, at the age of 68, after a short but fierce battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Norma Allenbach Schmidt; his father, Svend Robert Schmidt Sr.; sister Katrina Whaley, brother Keith Schmidt, sister-in-law Emily Schmidt, and a multitude of nieces, nephews,...
Joy Jones Conners
May 9, 2025
Joy Jones Conners passed away on Friday May 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. Joy was the loving wife of her late husband David R. Conners. Beloved mother of Helen (Don) Garvey, Patricia Hughes, & Melissa Marsden. Stepmother of Kevin, Patrick (Diana), Timothy (Audrey), and Corrine (Frank)Harris. Mother-in-law to Teresa Conners. Grandmother to Lawrence, Donald (Lauren), Courtney, Ryan, Shane, Nicholas,...
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