Obituaries

Marcus Griffin

May 15, 2018

Marcus, as he was lovingly called, was born on October 31st, 1973 in Washington, DC. He passed away suddenly on May 15th, 2018 in St. Mary's County, MD. He resided in Waldorf, MD for many years. He graduated from La Plata High School, where he excelled in his studies.

Marcus worked as a Benefit Services Specialist for...

Rosemarie Anna Farrera

May 14, 2018

Rosemarie Anna Farrera, 98, died peacefully in her College Park, Maryland home on Monday, May 14.

Born September 24, 1919 in Arolson, Germany to Emma and Wilhelm Klitsch, Rosemarie maintained an active and vibrant life well into her final decade.  A nature lover from her earliest years, she was always drawn to the outdoors and spent much...

Christopher A. Vasquez

May 12, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Christopher A. Vasquez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kathryn Frances Waesche

May 11, 2018

Beloved wife of the late George Ernest Waesche; loving mother of Glen (Rene) Waesche, and Kay (Sid) Colen; grandmother of Lori Davenport, Sabrina (Mack) Strickler, Lindsay (John) Pedersen, and Kimberly (Adam) Harris; great-grandmother of nine.

Donations:

May be made to a charity of your choice

Nancy Lee Bell

May 5, 2018

Formerly of San Antonio, Tx., beloved Aunt and Sister, teacher, soldier, healer, and leader, passed away on May 5th 2018 at the age of 74.  After a long illness, she is at rest and peace.

Nancy was born on April 4, 1944 in Syracuse, NY, to McDuff Bell and Leila Bertha (Johnson) Bell.

Nancy graduated...

Frances D. Hagye

May 3, 2018

Frances Dolores Hagye passed peacefully in her sleep on May 3, 2018.  Frances was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pa., and was married there in 1948. Her husband's new job took them and their young son to Hyattsville, Maryland in 1953. In 1955, they bought a house in the Hollywood neighborhood in North College Park, where she lived the...

Richard Gerard Gubisch

May 1, 2018

Beloved son  of Mary Margaret Gubisch and the late John Rynold Gubisch; father of Hollie Marie Gubisch; brother of John, Chuck,(Sue), Robert, Gary (Deborah),  and Mike (Diane) ; Uncle of John, Mike, Kimberly, Catherine, James, Mike, and Mary.

Enid J. Kelly

Apr 23, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Enid J. Kelly known as “Kelly” announces her passing after a brief illness, on Monday, April 23, 2018, at the age of 64 years. Enid will be lovingly remembered by her loving husband of 45 years, Roy and her children, Nadine, Karen, and Taniesha.  Kelly will also be fondly remembered...

Ruth Ann (Collins) Mcelroy

Apr 14, 2018

On Saturday, April 14, 2018; beloved wife of the late Hugh O. McElroy, Sr.; mother of Hugh O. (Sharon) McElroy, Jr.; grandmother of Zachary A. and Jason T. McElroy; aunt of Donna Riley, Paul and David Jones. Ruth worked for Bell Atlantic for 30 years and as a teacher's aide for the Willowbrook Montessori School in Hyattsville.

Ronald A Ott

Apr 11, 2018

Beloved husband of Judith G. Ott for 57 years; loving father of Andrew Ott; brother of Edward Oest.  He was a Teacher for the Prince George's County Public Schools for 32 years.  He also served on the Greenbelt City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for several years.

Jeanne K. (Kasko) Hardy

Apr 1, 2018

Jeanne, at 85 passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Easter, April 1st. Jeanne , her parents , sisters and brother were one of the original families in Greenbelt having grown up in one of President Roosevelt's  G.H.I. homes on Southway. Where her father documented much of the early days with his pictures and film. Jeanne schooled...

Ivalee "Ivy" Golab

Mar 25, 2018

Beloved wife of Thomas J. Golab for 59 years; loving Mother of Thom (Irene) Golab, Billy (Lori) Golab, and Dawn Golab; grandmother of Brian; sister of June Carver and Henry Norton.

Donations:

May be made to a charity of your choice

Betty L. Hurst

Mar 25, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Lester Hurst; mother of Debra Hurst Cooper, and Lester Mark Hurst; grandmother of Dana Cooper Miller, Jay Hurst, and Elyse Cooper; Sister of Herbert Wolford, and the late Charlotte Goldsmith, Ernest Wolford, Jr., Albert Wolford, and Ronald Wolford.

Donations:

Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice 10720 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring...

William Beverly ("Bev") Steele

Mar 23, 2018

Husband of the late Carlina "Nina" M. Steele; father of William G. Steele, Lucy (Loren) Carter, James H. Steele, and Alba O. Steele; grandfather of William J., Angela, Joshua, and Hanna; brother of Shirley Gooch and the late Claiborne Trott. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A longtime resident of Wittman, MD, more recently Bev lived...

Daniel Curtin

Mar 20, 2018

Beloved Husband of Rose, Father of Alex and Samantha and her husband Grant , Grandfather of Parker, beloved brother, brother in-law, and son in-law.

Donations:

Sacred Heart Home's Caring Heart or Renovation and Expansion Fund 5805 Queens Chapel Rd., Hyattsville MD 20782 Web: http://www.sacredhearthome.org/giving.php

If mailing donations, please make it to...

James Harold Uphoff

Mar 20, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for James Harold Uphoff. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Donations:

The Arc- Prince George's County 1401 McCormick Drive Largo, MD 20774, AB Tel: 1-301-925-7050 Web: http://www.thearcofpgc.org

New Horizons 16000 Trade Zone Avenue, Suite...

Carolyn L. (Jackson) Massey

Mar 16, 2018

Carolyn….A Life Well Lived

Carolyn Lynn Massey was born July 24, 1956, to Mary Elizabeth (Liles) Covington and Sgt. Theodore Alonzo Covington, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, and went home to be with the Lord during a peaceful transition on March 16, 2018 in Columbia, Maryland.  Carolyn was a proud North Carolinian who attended...

Charles "Charlie" Frederick Williams

Mar 15, 2018

Long time Beltsville resident

husband of 43 years to Theresa (Baldwin) Williams; father of Charles Bryan and wife, Marcia and Richard Celle and wife, Rebecca; grandfather of Elizabeth Pryor and husband, William (Billy) Pryor and Thomas Bryan Williams; great grandfather of Hailie, Cecilia, Leilani and Quintin; brother of Joan Krob, Janet Slaby and husband, Thomas Slaby, Paul...

Marie Nicole Saint-Amand

Mar 14, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Marie Nicole Saint-Amand. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Paul "Pete" E. Peters

Mar 14, 2018

Beloved husband of 54 years to Esther Peters; father of Diane Davis and Donna (and her husband, Monk) Michie; grandfather of Monty, Cory, Chad, Victoria, Malina and Grant; brother of Pauline Johnson; also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.