Obituaries
Paul Anthony Wathen
Mar 22, 2026
Paul Anthony Wathen, a man of unwavering faith, gentle strength, and profound devotion to his family, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 93. Surrounded by the family he spent a lifetime nurturing; Paul returned home to the Lord in the same spirit of grace that defined his life.
A Legacy of Service and Faith
Born on February...
James "Jim" Kenneth Fulcher
Mar 16, 2026
James Kenneth Fulcher, 81 of Beltsville MD passed away on March 15, 2026. Born on June 30th 1944 to William Kenneth and Esther Mae Fulcher, Jim was known for his quick wit and clever jokes. His passion for playing the trumpet, learned from his father, ranged from the high school marching band to training classically and playing big band gigs....
Eugene Frank Hodal Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Eugene Frank Hodal, Jr., 79, resident of Adelphi, Maryland, died on March 12, 2026 at Casey House
(Montgomery Hospice, Inc.) in Rockville, Maryland. Frank, as he was known to all, defeated two strokes,
COVID, and hip and thoracic fractures, but was brought down by myelodysplastic syndrome.
Frank was born in East Chicago, Indiana, graduated from Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, Indiana,
and spent...
Walter L. Bohorfoush
Mar 12, 2026
Walter Bohorfoush brought curiosity, precision, and unwavering integrity to everything he touched during his remarkable 90 years. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he built a distinguished 60-year career as a real estate appraiser that took him from local properties to international assignments—including appraising the US consulate in Düsseldorf after the Berlin Wall fell and navigating the complexities of desert tortoise habitats...
Robert Brian Sweet
Mar 6, 2026
Robert Brian Sweet of Beltsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer over the past year.
Bob was born in Malone, NY, on August 18, 1947, to Jack N. Sweet and Nellie E. Beyette. The oldest of three boys, he attended Franklin Academy High School before completing a two-year Electrical Engineering program at Canton. Bob...
Julie E Little
Mar 2, 2026
Julie Eileen (Fernandez) Little, Beltsville Md., passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 2, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born November 10, 1961, to Joseph A. and Mary C. (Melcher) Fernandez in College Park, Md., and graduated from Parkdale High School before enjoying a career with several banks, most recently IBEW LOCAL 26 FCU. She...
Dorothy Palma
Mar 1, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and great love that we mourn the passing of Dorothy Palma.
Dorothy passed peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2026, at the age of 90, in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Born on July 8, 1935 in Boali, Kaliganj, Bangladesh, Dorothy was the fourth child of
Thomas and Benadi Gomes.
In 1951, she married the late Paul Palma, and together...
Paul E. Frey
Feb 14, 2026
Paul Edward Frey was born on December 12, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, the only child of Victor Frey and Verna (Juliette) Frey. Early in Paul's life, the family moved to Richmond Heights, Missouri, where he spent his childhood and young adulthood. On April 27, 1963, Paul married Jessie Joyce McCain of Barnhart, Missouri. Paul and Joyce were blessed with one...
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
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
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...
Doris Jean (Jeanne) Faris
Feb 3, 2026
Doris Jean (Jeanne) Faris, a long-time Beltsville resident, passed away on February 3,
2026, after a long illness. She was born in Washington, D.C. on December 30, 1941, to
Eleanor V. (Stark) and William F. Falvey. She spent her elementary years attending
school in Washington D.C. and spent her high school years in Prince Georges County,
Maryland attending High Point High School.
She is survived...
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
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
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
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
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...
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