OBITUARIES

Obituaries

Elpis JGB Sakaria

Elpis JGB Sakaria

Feb 9, 2026

Elpis Sakaria passed away suddenly at home on the evening of February 9th, 2026, at the age of 83 years.

Elpis was born in Greece on April 23rd, 1942, and is predeceased by her husband Jagdish Babu Sakaria and her loving son Alexander J. Sakaria. Survived by her son, Raj J. Sakaria and daughter, Maria K. Sakaria.

Eplis is lovingly remembered by...

Suzanne J. Krofchik

Suzanne J. Krofchik

Feb 8, 2026

 Suzanne J. Krofchik

On February 8, 2026, Suzanne J. Krofchik passed away peacefully. She was a cherished sister to Michael Jr. and Walter Krofchik, and her memory will be lovingly held by several nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends.

In honor of Suzanne's legacy, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Saint Gregory of Nyssa Byzantine...

James Vaughn Pickett

James Vaughn Pickett

Feb 4, 2026

James Pickett was born on June 1,1955 to Philip and Dolores Pickett in Jacksonville , Florida . The family moved to Hyattsville , Maryland when Jim was young . He attended the local public schools and graduated from Northwestern High school in 1973 . In 1975 he was hired by Pepco where he worked as an electrical operator for 37...

Mildred Heslop

Mildred Heslop

Feb 2, 2026

“A praying mother is a treasure beyond measure.”Mildred Millicent Heslop, born Mildred Millicent Miller on June 13, 1931, in Little Kent, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies, was that treasure. She was a woman of deep faith, quiet fire, and unwavering love. Morning and night, day after day, Mildred faithfully prayed for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Their lives stand...

Roberta Lynn Robey

Roberta Lynn Robey

Feb 1, 2026

Roberta Lynn Robey, née Huffmaster, passed away in her sleep in the morning of February 1, 2026, aged 84. Born in Michigan and having lived in many places in the US, she lived in Maryland for the last 42 years of her life. Having earned her Bachelor’s in 1963 and Master’s in 1992, Roberta held a number of positions, such...

Antonio Desiderio Josing - Macias

Antonio Desiderio Josing - Macias

Jan 25, 2026

Antonio Desiderio Josing-Macias

May 23, 1936 – January 25, 2026

Antonio Desiderio Josing passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 23, 1936, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Jo Yin Sing Kusi (also known as Antonio J. Josing) and Luz Macias.

Antonio grew up in Guayaquil, where his love for soccer began early in life....

Catherine Lorraine Panizari

Catherine Lorraine Panizari

Jan 13, 2026

Catherine Lorraine Panizari, a beloved matriarch, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100.

Her life was a tapestry woven with love and joy, surrounded by family who cherished her deeply. She is survived by her children John, Pam, Michele, and Wayne, along with her beloved daughter Sharon, who predeceased her. Catherine's legacy continues through her...

Weltie B. Kelly

Weltie B. Kelly

Jan 7, 2026

Weltie Burke Kelly of Beltsville, Maryland passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of January 7th, 2026. Born June 4, 1932 in Front Royal, VA to Wilson J. Burke and Mary Whitbeck Burke as the fifth child of fifteen, she grew up on their family farm and developed a strong work ethic caring for her younger siblings, sewing their...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Warner

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Warner

Jan 7, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Warner, age 64, passed away surrounded by his beloved wife and children, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Jeff was diagnosed on October 30, 2025, with a rare and aggressive T-cell lymphoma, which he courageously battled until his passing. We know that he is now in heaven healed and whole.

Jeff was born on April 24, 1961, in Canton,...

Ronald (Ron) Allen Nieman

Ronald (Ron) Allen Nieman

Jan 1, 2026



Ronald A. Nieman was born on April 24, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of Marie

Wukitch and Germain (Jerry) Nieman. He graduated from St. Bernard’s Catholic School in

Mount Lebanon and Mount Lebanon High School class of ’59. He received a BS degree in

Physics from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon) in 1963 and a PhD in

atmospheric physics from the...

Carolyn G Schmitt

Carolyn G Schmitt

Dec 28, 2025



Carolyn Schmitt (nee Schmidt) went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and their spouses. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Edward. She is survived by her five children: Karen (Robert) McQuillan, Patricia (Raymond) Gabler, Linda (James) Berry, Curtis (Tracey)...

John Adrien Roger

John Adrien Roger

Dec 28, 2025

John Adrien Roger, 68, of Hyattsville, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

John dedicated more than 40 years of his life as a mason, a trade he took great pride in. Known

for his strong work ethic and skilled hands, he believed in honest labor and building things to

last. Through his work, he left a lasting mark on the many...

Ronald K Harris

Ronald K Harris

Dec 26, 2025

Ronald Keith Harris, 67, of The Bronx, New York began his journey to join our Heavenly Father on December 26, 2025 in Laurel, Maryland.



Son to the late Amie E. Pettie Harris and Joseph Harris. Brother to Rhonda, Sharon, Joseph, Cornelia, Jeffery, and his late brother Carlton whom led the way to be with the Lord just nine days before he...

Ashley "Lily" Vanessa Gonzalez-Garcia

Ashley "Lily" Vanessa Gonzalez-Garcia

Dec 18, 2025

Nuestra princesa, Ashley Vanessa Gonzalez-Garcia, partió al encuentro con Dios el 18 de diciembre de 2025, a la edad de 20 años. Ashley creció rodeada del amor incondicional de sus padres, familiares y amigos. Dejó una huella profunda en sus primos pequeños, quienes la veían con total admiración y la llamaban cariñosamente “My Ash”.

Ashley fue una joven de una inteligencia...

Mohammed Haziq

Mohammed Haziq

Dec 17, 2025

Mohammed Haziq, age 89, passed away on December 17, 2025.

Moh Haziq was born on February 28, 1936, in Mumbai, India to Hatim and Husena Kothawala. He attended primary school in Mumbai, secondary school in Karachi Pakistan and later attended Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan.

Upon graduation Moh immigrated to the United States in 1964. He began his medical training in...

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