John Deck (56) of Mt. Airy, formerly of Prince George's County, died suddenly on Monday, September 3, 2012. He was the husband of Elizabeth Bertelsman-Deck; beloved father of Karin and Julia Deck; stepfather of Susan, Alexis, and Caitlyn; son of Yvonne Bailey and the late William R. Deck, Sr.; brother of Lisa Deck Perez. He is also survived by his loving aunts, other relatives, and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 13 from 4-7 pm at the Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a longtime member. The family will receive visitors who wish to pay their respects privately from 3-4. 6101 Roanoke Ave, Riverdale Heights, MD 20737. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Riverdale Heights VFD or to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.