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Betty Phillips
Apr 19, 2022
Betty Jane Phillips departed this life on April 19, 2022. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 20, 1933. Betty is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Anthony Phillips, who she married on June 20, 1958. Betty and Joe resided in Bladensburg, Maryland and loved their home away from home in Chincoteague, Virginia. She is survived by daughter, Lori Phillips...
Jean Hairston
Apr 18, 2022
Jean A. Hairston, 71, of Upper Marlboro, MD slipped from labor to reward on April 18, 2022, after a brief, but brave battle with cancer.
Jean A. Hairston was born on January 15, 1951, the only child born to the late James Hairston and Johnsie Hairston in Martinsville, VA. As a young child, she...
Julian Williams
Apr 14, 2022
Julian "Wes" Western Williams of Clarksville, MD, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022, at his home at the age of 83. Born on May 27, 1938, in Washington, DC, he was the son of James and Marion Williams. Wes was a Master Electrician for 50 years with the Local 26. Faith was an essential part of his life. A devout child of the Lord, Wes was passionate about sharing the love and warmth of our savior, Jesus Christ, with his children and as many people as possible. Now that Wes has passed into the arms of our Lord, we should remind ourselves that while this is the end of Wes’ physical life on Earth, it’s the beginning of an eternal and beautiful journey for Wes. He also enjoyed playing guitar and singing hymns, and in his early years, singing in the church choir. Family was the center of Wes’ life, and he leaves behind a rapidly growing and devoted family. He is survived by his wife, Doris, daughters Cheryl Boykin of Turkey, NC and Julie Brown of Pink Hill, NC; stepdaughters, Debra Pritchard Jones of Brunswick, MD; Beverly Youhouse of Hyattsville, MD, Bonnie Breeden of New Windsor, MD, Barbara Kinchen and Deborah Freaner, both of Laurel, MD. He was the proud grandfather of twenty-two (22) grandchildren, twenty-four (24) great-grandchildren and (2) great great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Williams and Marion Williams Rithman, stepfather, Joseph Rithman, former spouse, Annie Williams, his sister Joan Anderson, and his stepson, Robert Freaner. A memorial service will be held at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, on Thursday, April 21 at 11 a.m., followed by an internment at the George Washington Memorial Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.
Anita Devereaux
Apr 13, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anita LaShahn Devereaux of Hyattsville/Bowie, Maryland. Anita was born in Washington, District of Columbia on May 20, 1973. She passed away suddenly on April 13, 2022, at the age of 48, leaving family and friends to mourn. She leaves behind her beloved mother and father, Julianna Rheault of...
Brenda Simpson
Apr 12, 2022
Brenda Caroll Simpson March 17, 1941 - April 12, 2022
Brenda was raised by Stan and Arleen Mayhew along with her brother, Ronald, and two sisters, Wanda & Greg Hoge and Nancy & Canie Adams. Brenda was married to Melvin Leo Simpson until his death. She leaves behind her second husband, Iron Locklear, as...
Eleanor Geiger
Apr 9, 2022
Eleanor May Friend-Geiger née Casteel passed away at the age of 93 in Lake Arbor, Maryland. Eleanor was born on May 30th, 1929 in Terra Alta, West Virginia to Stanley and Daisy Casteel. Her fond childhood memories include spring azalea blooms, wild berries, trekking through the snow to school, and swimming in the lake. After graduating Terra Alta...
Mary Gigliotti
Apr 8, 2022
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Maria Quinteros
Apr 1, 2022
Maria Pastora Quinteros was born on August 26, 1956 to her mother Maria De La Paz Mendez and father Alejandro Santos in La Union, El Salvador. She passed away in her home on April 1, 2022 at the age of 65. Maria was the first in her family to come to the United States in 1975. She settled in...
Charles Durham
Mar 27, 2022
Charles H. Durham, age 83, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Autumn Lake at Spa Creek in Annapolis, Maryland. A memorial service will be held April 29, 2022 at 11am at Gasch’s Funeral Home located at 4739 Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD followed by an interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery located at...
Daniel Farrell
Mar 22, 2022
On Tuesday, March 22, 2022 of Brentwood, MD. Devoted son of the late John A. (Jack) and Mary Esther Farrell; Cherished brother of: twin sister, Mary Bridget (Kurt) Palman, Shawn A. (Judy) Farrell, James A. (Melissa) Farrell, Terence J. (Teresa) Farrell, Ann K. Farrell and the late Andrew T. Farrell.
Beloved Uncle of Caitlin, Casey...
James Montgomery
Mar 21, 2022
James Wilson Montgomery, more affectionately known as “Red” or “Reds,” passed away on March 21, 2022 after a short illness, two months after his 97th birthday. He was a Master Electrician, avid bowler, sports fanatic, horseshoe thrower, card player, dog lover, party organizer, and above all else, a loving husband, father, friend, and family patriarch. Born in January of 1925, he was the son of first-generation immigrants. He moved from Malden, Massachusetts, to Washington, D.C. when he was 10. He served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War as a Military Policeman and as an electrician. After the War, he met his wife, Elaine, settling in Glassmanor, Maryland, moving to New Carrolton, Maryland in 1959, and then to their Mitchellville, Maryland home in 1972. In the 1980’s, he received his master electrician’s license for Maryland and the District of Columbia, and continued to operate his electrical business until his death. He was an active member of the New Carrolton Men’s Club, Elks Lodge 1778, and American Legion Post 136. For his exemplary service to the community, he was named New Carrolton Man of the year in 1969. He was preceded in death by his father, James Montgomery; mother; Marian Crowder Montgomery; his siblings, Margaret Donovan, Philip Montgomery, Marian Montgomery, and Martha Baker; and by his loving wife of 64 years, Elaine Cavanaugh Montgomery. He is survived by his children: Nancy Davis (Charles), James Montgomery (Joan), and Elaine Smart (John); five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.
Mary Milstead
Mar 16, 2022
Mary Louise (Frost) Milstead age 93, passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born July 1, 1928 in Hyattsville, Maryland to Frederick C. Frost and Mabel E. Finnell Frost. She was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Hyattsville High School in 1945 and went to work at the Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, Maryland where she...
Jack Allen Jr.
Mar 16, 2022
Jack D. Allen departed this life on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Jack was born in September 1949, in Washington D.C. to Frances B. and Jack Allen Sr.
Jack never married and had no children. Jack was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister, Peggy F. (Allen) Deward. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Donna ,...
Stephen Sekula, Jr.
Mar 13, 2022
Executive Chef Stephen Sekula, Jr., a longtime resident of Hyattsville, went to heaven on March 13, 2022 at the age of 79. Steve was born and raised in Brownsville, PA. In 1962 he moved to the Washington, DC a rea to have a better life for him and his family. Steve worked various positions and worked long hours...
Shirley Mastrorocco
Mar 11, 2022
Shirley Mastrorocco, 87, of North Beach, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2022. She was married to Joseph Mastrorocco (who passed in 2015) for 60 years. She is survived by her two children, Ken Mastrorocco with his wife Sandy, Anna Spires with her husband Sam, her three grandsons, Stephen Mastrorocco, Adam Mastrorocco and Robert Hamilton,...
Patricia "Tish" Epling
Mar 11, 2022
Patricia “Tish” Marie Epling, age 62, left this earth on March 11, 2022. She was born in Riverdale MD on February 27, 1960 to Virginia Epling. Tish met her love and life-partner of 44 years, James “Jimmy” Steadman at Parkdale High School, where, in 1981 she proudly walked across the stage to receive her diploma. They shared a home...
Catherine Burleson
Mar 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Catherine L. (Berkheimer) Burleson must announce her passing on March 10, 2022. She was 66 years old.
Cathy worked in the glass industry and the food service industry for many years and several years caring for her grandchildren. She was married to Jeff Burleson for 46 years. She...
Gisèle Spiegelthal
Feb 28, 2022
Gisèle de la Bourlière dit Laplante Spiegelthal was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on February 28, 2022, at age 90.
She was born to Léon Laplante and Adrienne Paradis Laplante on September 20, 1931 in St. Pascal, Kamouraska, Canada. After graduating from college with a nursing degree she worked as a...
Barbara Estill
Feb 26, 2022
Barbara A. Estill, 90, of Mt Pleasant, SC, wife of Alexander Denham Estill entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2022.
Born on January 28, 1932, in Washington, DC to the late Kenneth A. and Margaret E. Breerwood.
She graduated from Hyattsville High School in 1948. Barbara worked as a secretary for Acacia Mutual Life...
Juan Villatoro
Feb 26, 2022
Juan Climaco Villatoro Sr was born on February 11,1959 to his mother Maria Ernestina Guzman and father Modesto Villatoro in Santa Rosa de Lima El Salvador. He passed away while visiting his homeland on February 26, 2022 at the age of 63 . Juan was the first of his family to come to the United States in 1978. He...
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