Marie P. Berard of Beltsville, MD passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024, at the age of 93. Marie was born in Washington, DC the daughter of Nunzio and Angeline Pettinato. Brought up on the Hill with her older brother George, Marie went to Holy Name Grade School and St. Cecilia's High School. After High School she worked for the Veteran's Department. She was introduced to her future husband, George W. Berard, Jr., by friends and they married in 1952. Marie is survived by her four...

Aphrodite Theoni Matsakis was reunited in death to her beloved parents, Nicholas and Theodora Matsakis, on March 18, 2024, after a challenging struggle with pancreatic cancer which ravaged her body but not her spirit. Lovingly cared for by her daughters, Theodora (Steve Steckler) Scarato and Magdalena (Marc Seiden) Scarato, she was able to enjoy the company of her grandchildren Sophia, Magalena, Rosario, and Niko to the end, sharing her love of dance...

formerly of Beltsville, MD; mother of Sandra (Brett); very special friend of Arlene (Joe) and their family, Lisa, Jeff and Shannon. She was an avid gardener who loved working with plants and flowers. She was a kindhearted, loving and supportive friend.

Helen Emily White (Bryan) died at the age of 88 on March 5, 2024, in her Greenbelt home with family by her side. She was born on March 2, 1936, to Florence E. and John H. Bryan in Chicago, IL. The Bryan family moved to Washington, DC in the 1940s where they lived on the 1800 block of Newton Street NW in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Helen graduated from Sacred Heart Academy where she was active in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) women’s basketball league, and met her...

Harry "Hank" Gerald Irving of Greenbelt, Maryland, passed away in his home on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. Born on January 4th, 1945, in Mt. Rainier, MD, Hank's life’s journey was one of dedication, service, and love. During his formative years, Hank attended St. Ambrose Catholic Elementary School, followed by Bladensburg High School and St. John’s College High School, where he was on the varsity football and wrestling teams. He was a dedicated member of...