All Obituaries

Maria Del Carmen Morales ,nacio en Guatemala mujer esforsada y valiente una mujer guerrera,que mantubo su fe hasta el final ,de sus dias. 2nda Timoteo 4:7-8 He peleado la buena batalla, he acabado la carrera,he guardado la fe,por lo demas me esta guardada la corona de justicia,la cual me dara el señor.   Sus hijas:  Lesly Morales  Mariella morales Sus padres: Hector Morales  Maura Estela Morales Sus hermanos: Mildres Morales  Ricardo Morales  Luis...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Luis Rolando Urizar, 62, of Laurel, MD on January 24, 2023. He was surrounded by his 2 children and his sister when he took his last breath. We are completely heartbroken that we lost someone so special as our father. Rolando, as everyone called him, was a person full of life and light. No matter what was happening in his life, he always looked at the positive side of things which not many can do. He loved music, good food,...

Nicholous “Nick” Read, 41, of Clarksville, Maryland, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, to John & Sandy Read Sr. on December 31, 1981. He grew up in Calverton, MD with his brother & sister, John Read Jr. (Dawn Read) & Ashley Read Dincher (Ben Dincher). He later moved to Clarksville, MD and graduated from River Hill High School (class of 2000). At the young age of 18, he met his first love & only daughter, Kayla. He later...

Joginder Uppal, wife of the late Satish Uppal, and mother to Shikha, was born on March 6, 1947.  After a full life of 75 years, she left this world to be with God on January 22, 2023.  Joginder (known as Jo to her friends) will always be remembered for her strength, her independence, and her incredibly big heart. Her generosity and selfless nature could be seen every day, through her care as a nurse for over 35 years to countless patients, her selfless care of her late husband,...

Barbara Ann (Davis) Rust was born in Washington, D.C. to Coley and Lucille Davis on June 6, 1933. She enjoyed a delightful childhood along with her four sisters Elizabeth, Catherine, Norma and Colleen. During their late elementary and junior high school years, the Davis girls resided in rural Spotsylvania County, Virginia with their grandmother, Mary Love Williams. There Barbara was taught by her grandmother to become the ‘leader and protector’ of her 4 sisters. This included...

Fred was born to his loving parents, Mary Florence (Betty) Rich and Fred Lawrence Rich on February 23, 1950.   Then came his brother, Robert Boorman Rich in February of 1952.  Last but not least came their sister, JoAnn Rich (Moree) in 1954.    He lived a long and diverse life, knowing and enjoying the company of many people from many races, and from many parts of the world.   It is fair to say that he was liked and loved by all...

Richard Mark Barkley died unexpectedly on January 16, 2023 at his residence. He was only 67 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.   Richard was born the fourth of six children on September 6, 1955, to William B. Barkley, Sr. and Mary Louise (Day) Barkley.  Both parents predeceased him.  He is survived by five brothers and sisters: Lynda (Alan) Wheeler, Susan (Frank) Hunter, William B. (Sally) Barkley, Jr., Roger...

In loving memory of Margaret Ruth Himmelfarb who passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15th surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband Harvey Himmelfarb, a marriage of 51 years, children, Scott and wife Deborah, Staci and Shannon, grandchildren Brittany, Cody, Jesse, Davis, Malorie, Kiana and Mason, brother Arthur and sister-in-law Ginger along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who...

Gerald U. Liddel of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2023. Born in Greenwich, CT on November 16, 1937, Jerry graduated from Greenwich High School in 1955.  Upon graduation, he attended the University of Maryland where he earned a degree in Microbiology.  Jerry went on to earn a Ph.D in Microbiology from The Pennsylvania State University.  During his professional career he worked for Merck Pharmaceuticals, the Food and Drug Administration and the...

Ronald Thomas “RT” Scafone was born September 30, 1947 at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. At that time, his parents James C. Scafone, Sr. and Irene “Rene” F. (Rollings) Scafone resided in Alexandria, Virginia with their first son, James “Skip” C. Scafone, Jr. Within six (6) months of RT’s birth, the young family moved to their first home on Red Top Road in Chillum, Maryland. In 1950, the family was blessed with one more son,...