All Obituaries

Ann Brigitte Kerwin of Beltsville, Md. passed away on November 15, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister and a great friend to many.  She will be dearly missed. She was born October 15, 1931 in County Wicklow, Ireland.  She was the beloved wife of James J. Kerwin, Sr. and the loving mother of Cora Bagnall (Joe), James J. Kerwin, Jr. (Pam) and Sean Kerwin (Wendy).  She is survived by her five...

Herbert “Bear” Martin Sr. of Beltsville born on August 18th, 1940 Devoted husband, loving father, grand-father and great grandfather, brother, uncle, and loyal friend to many, passed away surrounded by his family. Survived by his two sons, Marty Martin and Heath Martin (Cathy Martin); four step children, Linda Halbritter, Terry Getty, Billy Halbritter & David Halbritter; his sister, Diane Galliet; three grandchildren, Heather Martin, Nick Martin, and Peyton Martin and...

It is with tremendous grief that I must report our sister, our dearest friend, our long time housemate, and our favorite nature lover, Rosemary Ann Callahan, left her mortal body around 1 pm on Monday, November 12. She was 58. Ro had been battling metastatic breast cancer since 2015, and it's been a hard battle. At the end, she was surrounded by her loving family: her sister, Patricia Callahan Zindell, her niece, Sarah Toledo, her nephews,...

On Sunday, November 11, 2018; father of Jennifer Arrabal; brother of Debbie and Jimmy; and grandfather of 3. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and one brother-in-law.

It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Stearns announces her passing on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the age of 81. Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her children and step-children, Rebecca (Lew), Jennifer (David), Corinna (David), Andrew (Joyce), Brian (Julie), and Larry (Svetlana); by her brother, Brent and sister, Elinor; by her 13 grandchildren; and by her numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Carolyn will be remembered for her infectious joy,...

Margaret "Faye" Grubb passed away on November 1, 2018 from complications of Alzheimer's disease.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Paul; her children Annette (Joseph) and Sandra; grandchildren Michael (Tracie) and Nicholas; and great grandchildren Scarlett, Roman, Evelyn and Holdyn.  She is also survived by two brothers Leon and Melvin, and a host of other family members. Born and raised in Coeburn, Virginia, Faye was the youngest of 12 children born to...

Isabel Gomez Abellano, known by friends and family as “Wawa”, transitioned to Heavenly peace on November 1, 2018.  Isabel was born to Valentin and Salvacion Gomez on June 10, 1934 in Naga City, Philippines.   Isabel is survived by her husband, Ricardo P. Abellano, Sr., her sons, Ricardo 3rd - 6th (Ding, Dick, Bunoy, and Nonoy), and her sister Lydia Lim Gomez; her niece Marlene Yu Raccuci; her grandchildren, Ariel, Jerome, Airick, Sheila, Jonathan, Eileen,...

George Michael Wills, known affectionally as “Baby Bear”, was the former proprietor of Wills Trucking and Excavation company, quietly succumbed to his illness on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. George was born to the late Edwin Montague “Dick’ and Daisy Margaret on March 2, 1947.  The youngest of his siblings. He was preceded in death by his sons Montague, Travis, and Michael Darnell, and his sister, Dorothy Elizabeth. He leaves behind to mourn his passing, his...