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Elizabeth C. Raab

Elizabeth C. Raab

Oct 3, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Raab, of Beltsville, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Michele, her grandson, Jacob and his wife, Sarah.

Betty's life revolved around God and family. She was a loving and dedicated friend and wife to Fred for 54 years...

Asifa Hassam

Asifa Hassam

Sep 28, 2024

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

Patricia Ann Schilke Gawne

Patricia Ann Schilke Gawne

Sep 23, 2024

Patricia Ann Schilke Gawne of Beltsville, MD passed away on September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on March 17,1931 in Washington, DC to Rudolph and Evelyn Schilke and grew up in Brookland. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Cross High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics...

Robert "Bob" Humphrey

Robert "Bob" Humphrey

Sep 23, 2024

On Monday, September 23, 2024, Robert Humphrey passed away at the age of 97 after many health battles in recent years. He was born in 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Philippines and returned home 8/13/1946. He came home to his future wife, Doris. After returning home, he worked for the U.S....

Matilda June Turner

Matilda June Turner

Sep 22, 2024

Loving Mother and Grandmother

Matilda June Turner, 86, passed away on September 22, 2024.

Matilda June was born on October 4, 1937, to Matilda and Dr. Junius Vann.  She grew up in Spring Hope, North Carolina. She cherished her home in Spring Hope for all of her life. When she was...

Eleanor F. Behnke

Eleanor F. Behnke

Sep 19, 2024

Eleanor Fitter Behnke, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at the age of 90. A longtime resident of Beltsville, MD, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Behnke. She is survived by her children, Jeanne Behnke Byrnes (James), Mark Behnke (Charlene), and Carl Behnke (Sara). She had seven grandchildren:...

David Robert Gogan

David Robert Gogan

Sep 19, 2024

David Robert Gogan, 32 years old, of Burtonsville, Maryland passed away on September 19, 2024. David was a special soul whose warmth and love touched everyone around him. Though he faced challenges that often left him misunderstood, he carried within him a beautiful spirit that radiated kindness and affection. David embraced life with enthusiasm— he loved school, Sesame Street,...

Mark Patrick Falcone, Jr.

Mark Patrick Falcone, Jr.

Sep 19, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Patrick Falcone, Jr. (Marky) of Glen Burnie, MD, who died on September 19, 2024.  Mark leaves behind his parents, Barbara and Mark Falcone as well as his maternal Grandmother, Donna Hitt and younger sister, Hayley Falcone.  Mark is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mark was a...

Joanne E. Garrison

Joanne E. Garrison

Sep 19, 2024

Joanne Elizabeth Garrison passed away in the early hours of September 19, 2024,

Joanne was born on May 19, 1947, in Washington, DC, to Joseph and Dorothy Monaco. Joanne worked for the federal government and, after retirement, spent the last years of her life with friends at the casino, bingo, and senior club activities. Her grandchildren and...

Edna M. Cochran

Edna M. Cochran

Sep 15, 2024

Edna will be lovingly missed by her children Roy I. Cochran Jr. (son), Joy B. Hotovchin (daughter), Melissa Daniel Brundage (granddaughter) and her husband (David Brundage), James Daniel Robinson (great-grandson), Benjamin Robinson (father to James Daniel Robinson) Emma Ann Brundage (great-granddaughter), Eleanor Cherone (twin sister), Robert D. Daniel III (father to granddaughters Laura & Melissa, grandfather to James &...

Kathryn "Katy" Colleen Tomlinson

Kathryn "Katy" Colleen Tomlinson

Sep 12, 2024

KATHRYN “KATY” COLLEEN TOMLINSON

Katy was born in July 1980 to Margie Nieman and grew up in Bowie, MD. She graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt and went on to graduate from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology. (GO NOLES!)

Katy joined the United States Army and graduated from...

Joseph Gray

Joseph Gray

Sep 11, 2024

A Life, A Trial and Tribulation and Overcome

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have

tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)

Joseph Gray was born to Sylvia...

Howard "Kent" Hills

Howard "Kent" Hills

Sep 10, 2024

Howard Kent Hills of Silver Spring, Maryland, peacefully passed into eternal life September 10, 2024, with his wife of 64 years, Marilyn, by his side. In the prior days and hours, he was surrounded by family.

Kent was a man of keen intellect and myriad interests which he approached with characteristic curiosity, diligence, and depth. He was...

Carlton James Williams

Carlton James Williams

Sep 8, 2024

Carlton James Williams, 63, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. LCPL Williams was born on September 17, 1960, in Washington, District of Columbia, to Marvin and Barbara (Hutchinson) Williams. He was the fourth oldest of five children. Carlton was blessed as a baby at Florida Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. After graduating from McKinley Technical High School,...

Jose Elenilson Carrillo

Jose Elenilson Carrillo

Sep 5, 2024

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

Rebecca C Mack

Rebecca C Mack

Aug 20, 2024

Rebecca Christine Mack, 41, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on August 20, 2024, due to complications of RSV. Born on May 11, 1983, Rebecca had Down Syndrome and a myriad of medical issues as a result. Her will to live was incredible. With a predicted life expectancy of only 10 months, Rebecca fought through 15 separate medical challenges and...

Jeovany F Tomas

Jeovany F Tomas

Aug 17, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Our beloved Jeovany Tomas who tragically Left us on August 17,2024 at the young age of 30. Jeovany was a Great Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew and Son who brought immeasurable joy and light in our lives with his kind heart and radiant smile. Though his time with us...

Jenna Nicole Zembower

Jenna Nicole Zembower

Aug 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Jenna Nicole Zembower, daughter of Kimberly (Mike) Redmond and Bruce (Carol) Zembower, sister to Katherine (Christian) Mautz, partner of six years to Casey Patrick Marshall, granddaughter of Judith Burch and Margaret Zembower, niece to Selena Owens, Christina (Paul) Mueller, Nancy (Kevin) Moore and Beth...

Eleanor Dodder Pernia

Eleanor Dodder Pernia

Aug 15, 2024

Eleanor Pernia, founder and former artistic director of the Eleanor Pernia Studio of Dance in Beltsville, Maryland, passed away August 15, 2024, of natural causes in Silver Spring, MD. She was 87. Eleanor was born in Baltimore on November 17, 1936, to Bernard T. Dodder and Margaret Richesin, and grew up with an older sister in northeast Washington, DC....

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