Obituaries

Dewitt Blackmon Sr.

Apr 12, 2024

Dewitt Blackmon was born August 9, 1939, to his late parents Leroy and Annie Blackmon in a little town called Ruby in Chesterfield, South Carolina.

His family moved to Connecticut where he went to school and lived in his younger years.

Dewitt graduated from high school in New Haven, Connecticut. After high school he joined...

Davis Adrian Rojas Hernandez

Apr 10, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Davis Adrian Rojas Hernandez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Rodolfo "Rudy" Roberts

Apr 10, 2024

Rodolfo “Rudy” Roberts, 79, of Silver Spring, MD passed away at home on April 10, 2024.  Rudy was a loving and faithful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Marta Roberts, and his children Barbara (Marty) Rater, Michael (Holly) Roberts, and George (Christine) Roberts.  He is also survived...

Alanna M. Rall

Apr 7, 2024

Alanna Rall passed away on Sunday, April 7th. She was 24 years old. Alanna grew up in 14 Court Hillside and spent many happy years there playing with her neighborhood friends. As a third generation Greenbelter, Alanna appreciated and enjoyed the time spent in her community. One of her fondest memories was participating in the Miss Greenbelt Pageant when...

Fancy Moses

Apr 7, 2024

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Ronjon Sebastian Rego

Apr 1, 2024

Ronjon Sebastian Rego of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away on April 1, 2024. Ronjon is survived by his three children Jennifer, Juthica and Jacob Rego. His brothers Santosh, Charles Dominic, Kennedy, Vincent and his sisters Filomena Rego and Ratna Agnes. Ronjon is preceded in death by his mother Teresa and father Nicholas and his brother Henry Rego. 

Marie P. Berard

Mar 28, 2024

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...

Lidia Nolasco Medrano

Mar 20, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Lidia Nolasco Medrano. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aphrodite Matsakis

Mar 18, 2024

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...

Silverio Honrade Salazar

Mar 17, 2024

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Helen (Bryan) White

Mar 5, 2024

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...

Jane Ann Scannell

Mar 5, 2024

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.

Harry "Hank" Gerald Irving

Mar 3, 2024

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...

Prince Babatunde Adebowale Orishagbemi

Mar 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Prince Babatunde Adebowale Orishagbemi. Prince Orishagbemi transitioned into glory on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, after a brief illness. Prince Orishagbemi was a resident of Lanham, Maryland until his death. He was the eldest child of Oba Joseph Adeleye Orishagbemi...

Dorothy Ellen Payne

Feb 27, 2024

Dorothy Ellen Payne died peacefully at home on February 27, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1932 in Vienna, VA to George and Maude Gheen. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Theodore Payne, daughters Brenda McGinnis and Angela Amaya, granddaughter Jessica Cowan, son-in-law Dwight Wardlaw, and siblings Margaret Merryman, Alvin Gheen, Betty Carpenter, and Frank Gheen. She...

Rodney Jay Myers

Feb 26, 2024

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John David Roach

Feb 20, 2024

John David Roach passed away February 20, 2024, at the age of 88 in hospice care in Baltimore, MD. He was born in Taylorville, IL, on December 27, 1935, to John Arthur Roach and Lucinda Nussman Roach (Peden). His youth was spent with his parents in Illinois and with his Aunt Ida near San Bernadino, CA.

John...

Anthony Michael Sefcik

Feb 16, 2024

Anthony M. Sefcik

Anthony Sefcik was welcomed into the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ, early in the morning on February 16, 2024, at the age of 88.  His children are grateful they were able to say their goodbyes and be by his bedside until he passed.

Anthony was an exceptional husband and father.  He...

Deborah Marie Turner

Feb 13, 2024

Deborah Marie Turner, 55 passed away on February 13, 2024. Deborah was born in Cheverly, Maryland on November 7, 1968.

She was the youngest of three children born to Matilda and Shelton Turner. She was raised and spent all her life in College Park, Maryland. Growing up she was passionate about her love of ice skating. She...

John Ojanpera Lewis

Feb 12, 2024

Born on February 25, 1937 to the late Leslie and Lillian Lewis, died peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024; Beloved husband of the late Hazel Lee (Burkey) Lewis; Beloved father of Johalee (Paul) Blankenship of Laurel, MD, Daniel Lewis of Laurel, MD and Kenneth (Cathy) Lewis of Liberty, NC. Grandfather of Alison, Ryan, Samantha, Ashley, Rebecca, Daniel, Eric and...