Obituaries

Dorothy M. (Mcmahon) Gaffney

Feb 17, 2018

Dorothy Marie Gaffney of Riverdale, Maryland died peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Beloved wife of 70 years to Joseph John Gaffney and loving mother to her seven children, Patricia (Paul) Mylander, Maureen (Theodore White) Gaffney, Janet (James) Berard, Michael (Melissa) Gaffney, Nancy (Harold) Domchick, Maryanne (John) Hossick and Eileen Gaffney. She was also a beloved...

Joseph Michael Lasick

Feb 15, 2018

Joseph “Sonny” Lasick died peacefully on February 15, 2018, in Berwyn Heights, MD, at the age of 82. He had been in poor health in recent months; but he was strong, and he was able to go according to his wishes, at home.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Patricia, children, Joseph “Jo-Jo” and Kathie; 4 Grandchildren,...

Judith "Judi" Ann (White) Hobbs

Feb 15, 2018

Judith (Judi) Ann White was born on April 2, 1956 in Takoma Park, Maryland, the eldest daughter of Robert and Ruby White. Judi attended Adventist school from kindergarten through high school and graduated in 1974 from Takoma Academy. She married Kenneth Hobbs and they had two children, Leslie Ann and Sarah Michelle, and later in life she also raised...

Shirley M. Eller

Feb 14, 2018

Sister-in-law of Edna Barlow. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and a special caregiver, Charlotte Kutyba.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Preceded in death by 9 siblings, Charles Eller, Fred Eller, Jimmy Eller, Paul Eller, Linda Eller, Marie Mallory, Sue Dill, Jean Bates, and JoAnn Howell.  She started her working career as a switchboard...

Marjorie Louise (Miller) Whitacre

Feb 13, 2018

Mother of the late Stephen Ira Todd Whitacre; sister of Louise Miller Craig and Eugene Miller; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. She spent her career at the Potomac Electric Power Company and worked her way up to executive assistant to the president. She then pursued management with Potomac Capital Investments and obtained her real estate license....

Harris H. Sachs

Feb 11, 2018

Beloved father of Carol (Marty) Silver, Deborah (Joe) Kumper, Barbara (Glenn) Alexander, Kimberlee Rice, Arlene Britt and Kelly (Kevin) Wood; cherished grandfather of Laura, Amy, Cameron, Sierra, Ashleigh, Kelly, Devin, Ryan, Kristen and Kyle; devoted great-grandfather of nine; also survived by many loving family and friends.

Harris served as a pilot in the Naval Air Corps during...

Robert F Banwarth

Feb 8, 2018

Beloved husband of the late Ruth A. Banwarth (nee Thomas); father of William (Mary) Banwarth and David (Linda) Banwarth; brother of the late John Banwarth and Donald Banwarth; brother-in-law of Bette Banwarth; grandfather of Cindy Sutton, Robert Banwarth, Rebecca Thur, Jennifer Turnbough, and Natalie Banwarth; great-grandfather of Christy Short, Scott Sutton, Kevin Banwarth, Jenna Banwarth, Robert Banwarth, Ashleigh Thur,...

Nancy Ann (Barber) Axtell

Feb 6, 2018

passed away in Baltimore, Maryland. She was 57 years young. Nancy is survived by her mother, Eunice E. Barber (Schick); children, John “Jack” Barber, James “Jimmy” Barber, and Tiffany Axtell; sisters, Lois Ladny (Barber), Beth Fendlay (Barber), and Constance “Connie” Barber; grandchildren, Natalie Herchenroeder, Rylee Barber, Bailey Bristow, and Alyssa Barber; and partner Darin K. Beall, who all will...

Mary Anna Nicholson

Feb 6, 2018

Of Union Bridge, Md., at home with her family by her side, Mary passed away peacefully one month to the day before her 91st birthday.

Born on March 6, 1927 in Madison County, VA to the late Luther A. and Bessie J. Hurt.  Beloved wife of the late James W. Nicholson; loving mother of James (Bonnie) M....

Jesse Brent Ezzell

Feb 5, 2018

Jesse B. Ezzell, age 31 of Greenbelt, MD passed away tragically and unexpectedly on February 5th 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife Lizzy Ezzell, his three beautiful children, his endearing parents James and Debbe Ezzell, his sister Katrina, his three wonderful niece and nephews, and a large extended family.

He was a restaurant...

Ruth Eloise Cottman

Feb 5, 2018

Beloved wife of Harry J. Cottman for 62 years; loving mother of Steve (Brenda) Cottman, Laurie Collins, and Gloria Cottman.  A life well lived and a life well loved.

Donations:

Capital Caring Hospice Attn: Philantropy Office, 2900 Telstar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042, Tel: 855-571-5700 Web: www.capitalcaring.org

Angelo Sweetenburg

Feb 4, 2018

Son of Lewis and Beryl Sweetenburg; father of Shainna Sweetenburg and Krystal Sweetenburg; brother of Taft, LaWan, and Tina; uncle of Antonio and Nicole. His family loves him very much and will always miss him.

Bina B Rozario

Feb 3, 2018

Bina Bernadette Rozario passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the age of 81 in Columbia, Maryland.  In her final moments, she was surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Bina Rozario was born in Bangladesh on March 14, 1936 to Pius and Cecilia Rozario.  She was the eldest daughter in her family of four brothers and...

Martha Karpal

Feb 2, 2018

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

Portia M. (Mollard) Imle

Feb 2, 2018

Portia Mary Mollard Imle was born on April 5, 1924, the only child of Olympic oarsman Sidney G. Mollard, Sr., and Amelia Stevenson Mollard, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She died peacefully on February 2, 2018, at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland. At the age of five, she lost her mother to tuberculosis. Her father later remarried Olga, who became...

Gary Alan Neuwirth

Feb 1, 2018

Beloved husband of Susan B. Neuwirth for 26 years; loving father of Evan Neuwirth and Stephanie Neuwirth; brother of Sharyn Kent and Marsha Marantz; cousin of Ian (Marti) Drucker; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to any cancer research organization of your choice.

Anne Maria (Garner) Clark

Jan 31, 2018

wife of 64 years to the late Robert Lee Clark, Sr.; loving mother of Bill, Martha, Bobby and Jack (Marian); loving sister of Bill (Betty) Garner;  also survived by four grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends at Anne's home on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 1:00 P.M. to...

Josephine Helen (Yannone) Hossick

Jan 19, 2018

On Friday, January 19, 2018, beloved wife of the late Joseph A.; loving mother of Linda (Kix) Aulisio,  J. Allan (Brenda) Hossick, John C. (Maryanne) Hossick, Mary Ann (Greg) Gardes and Jim (Gina) Hossick; cherished grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 2. She cared passionately for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Josephine loved the ocean and enjoyed...

Eugene W Perry

Jan 16, 2018

Eugene (Gene) Whitman Perry, 95, of Adelphi, MD, passed away on January 16, 2018 at his home. He was born in Springhope, NC to the late Samuel L. Perry and Zula Jane Perry. He was the tenth child of eleven. Upon graduating from high school, he moved to Washington, D.C., later enlisting in the Army in 1942. He met...

Linzie C. Trail

Jan 16, 2018

On Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda Ann Trail for 50 years; loving father of Michael Lynwood Trail (Lisa), and Monet Danielle Trail; grandfather of Samantha Ann Trail, Alyssa Danielle Lunsford and Lexi Rose Trail. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was loved by many and will be missed by many more.

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