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Jeanne Trego Smith

Jeanne Trego Smith

Oct 7, 2021

Jeanne Marie Trego Smith was born October 3,1937 in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of + Raymond Bernard and + Irma Mary Louise (Raum) Trego and sister of + Raymond “Sonny” Trego. She passed away on October 7, 2021 on “The Feast of the Most Holy Rosary” at the age of 84.

Jeanne is survived by...

Joseph Murphy

Joseph Murphy

Oct 5, 2021

Joseph Thomas Murphy: January 4, 1963 - October 5, 2021

After a long and courageous battle with severe clinical depression and anxiety over the past dozen years, the pain finally became too overwhelming and Joe took his life Tuesday morning, October 5th.

He and his wife, Robin, just recently celebrated 34 years of marriage. They...

Linda Anders

Linda Anders

Oct 1, 2021

On Friday, October 1, 2021, of Hyattsville, MD, beloved fiancé of Eric Wolfe, died at the Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center. The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her father Clarence, mother Pauline, and brother Charles. She is survived by cousins Cathy Higdon, Danny Higdon, Michael Anders and Donna Anders Shaffer, as...

Lois Money

Lois Money

Sep 30, 2021

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Lois Irene Money, loving wife of the late Walter R. Money and mother of four children, passed away at home surrounded by family at the age of 84.

Lois was born May 8,1937, in Leesville, VA. to Douglas W. and Grace Lee Mattox. In 1955 she moved to Washington DC, where she...

Mary Norman

Mary Norman

Sep 27, 2021

Mary Willis Norman, a lifelong resident of Hyattsville, MD, passed away on September 27, 2021 at the age of 86.

She had degrees in music from Wheaton College (IL) and the Peabody Conservatory of Music.  For 58 years she was the organist at the University United Methodist Church of College Park, MD.

Her survivors are: a sister, Janet H. Beale (Clarence) of Camp Springs, MD, a brother, John T. Norman (Jean) of Livonia, MI, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins and friends.

She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Hyattsville, MD.  A memorial service in her honor will be held at the church on Thursday, October 14, at 11:30 AM. Interment private.

The family requests there be no flowers.

Lucy Krug

Lucy Krug

Sep 24, 2021

Lucy Ada Krug of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on September 24, 2021. Loving wife of James E. Krug, Jr. for 63 years and Mother of Barbara Whitehead and sons: James (Jim/Skeek), Raymond (Ray/Theresa), William (Billy/Kim), Phil and John (Jody); Grandmother to 11 (Robbie & Randy Whitehead, Kevin & Kelly Bernhardt, Nicole & Crystal Krug, Billy & Emily Krug, Brandi...

Nathanael Stroup

Nathanael Stroup

Sep 20, 2021

Nathanael “Nate” Jennings Stroup tragically passed September 20, 2021. He was born June 27, 1979 in Cheverly, Maryland and was a lifelong resident of Hyattsville. Nathanael was the eldest of four children. He is survived by his father Daniel Wayne, mother Jackie Jordan, brothers Joshua Daniel, Jacob Bobby, sister Julia Louise, nieces Johanna Jean, and Marley Jade Stroup,...

John Hardison

John Hardison

Sep 17, 2021

John Haines Hardison, of Frederick, MD, died at Frederick Health Hospital of cardiac arrest on September 17, 2021, 4 days short of his 80th birthday. He was born in Montgomery, AL, on September 21, 1941 to Clayton H. and Mae (Winter) Hardison. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William G. Hardison. He is...

Richard Keller

Richard Keller

Sep 16, 2021

Richard A. Keller (age 91), former resident of the College Park area, passed away suddenly and peacefully on September 16, with his family by his side.

Richard overcame many obstacles in his life. After recovering from a life threatening accident while serving in the Army, he went on to help his family start Keller’s...

Concepcion Mejicanos

Concepcion Mejicanos

Sep 15, 2021

Concepción Mexicanos, 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of September15, 2021. She was the widow of Noe Mejicanos. Born on May 3, 1939, in La Union, El Salvador, she was the daughter of Jose Del Carmen Cordova and Julia Bonilla.

Concepción was known as “Conchita” by her loved ones. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, keeping...

Duffie Dawson

Duffie Dawson

Sep 13, 2021

Duffie Eugene Dawson was the only child of Duffie and Mattie Dawson. He was born in Kentucky and raised on a farm. Duffie attended a one room school house. The family moved to Orisi, California when Duffie was 12. His father was killed in a car crash when he was 16.

He worked various...

Joyce White

Joyce White

Sep 13, 2021

JOYCE ADELE WOOLFOLK WHITE, affectionately known as ‘Kiki’, was born August 7, 1952, in Washington, D.C., the oldest of two children born to Theresa Jenevive and Frank Wilbur Woolfolk.  She departed this life on Monday, September 13, 2021.  Joyce was raised by her parents in Fairmont Heights, and New Carrollton, MD and displayed a strong will at an early age.  Joyce graduated...

Maria Turner

Maria Turner

Sep 8, 2021

Maria do Rosario Fonseca Turner was born April 21, 1931 in Lisbon, Portugal, the eldest of nine children.  She came to the U.S. on scholarship to Rosary College in River Forest, IL, then worked as a multi-lingual tour guide at the United Nations in New York City.  She married John H. Turner at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC on...

Septimus Aberdeen

Septimus Aberdeen

Aug 30, 2021

A former resident of Hyattsville MD, Francis transitioned peacefully on August 30, 2021, in Washington DC.  He was born on September 3, 1944, on the beautiful island of Grenada Paradise St. Andrews parish to the late Clinton, and Winifred Aberdeen. Francis migrated to the United States in the late 1960s. Francis was educated at St. Andrews Secondary School (SASS)...

Lucille Vendemia

Lucille Vendemia

Aug 14, 2021

Lucille May Vendemia, age 89, of Cheverly, MD passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 due to congestive heart failure. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Lucille grew up in Coral Hills and was a 1950 graduate of Maryland Park High School in Capitol Heights. She married Ralph J. Vendemia, Jr. on November...

Loretta Walker

Loretta Walker

Aug 11, 2021

Loretta Antoinette Walker, DVM was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Anthony and Loretta Walker and an older sister, Charlotte.  Her maternal grandparents were Gladys & Lloyd Lampkin and her paternal grandparents were Anthony Walker, Sr., and Teresa Black Walker. From a young age, Antoinette loved animals and always wanted to be a veterinarian.  She made sure that all of her schooling was centered around that profession. She attended Villa Teresa Elementary and Corpus Christi Middle schools, and attended Star Spencer High School with a strong focus on science.  She graduated with her pre-med degree at Rose State College and then advanced to Oklahoma State University as a student in the School of Veterinary Medicine.  Upon completing an 8 year program, in 1991 Loretta Antoinette graduated from Oklahoma State University (OSU). Historically, the University has noted that she was the third African American to graduate in the OSU School of Veterinary Medicine.  During this time she became, and was recognized as, a volunteer recruiter for OSU School of Veterinary Medicine for persons of color. In connection with The National Institute of Health, Antoinette served in the Naval Corp for one year in Washington DC. Upon graduation from OSU in 1991, Antoinette was invited to return to the DC Area to be a Veterinarian in the National Institutes of Health Veterinary Division.  While in the process of waiting for paperwork to be completed, Antoinette served in an externship at the Wheaton Animal Hospital.  On October 5, 1991, she became critically ill suffering an emboli to the brain (stroke), falling and hitting her head suffering a hematoma to the brain.  This incident caused a traumatic brain injury.  This injury brought her back to infancy where she had to relearn to walk and talk and re-trained in her field at Virginia Tech School of Vet Med.  It took 10 years for her full recovery and the ability to gain her independence and work in her beloved field of veterinary medicine. In 2001, Antoinette began working for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center of Veterinary Medicine in the Office of Surveillance and Compliance, as a Medical Officer for animal medical labeling. While here, she was involved for a number of years on the FDA’s Advisory Committee for Employees with Disabilities (ACED) group, providing insight into the challenges that people with disabilities face on a regular basis.  Posthumously she has received a citation from the FDA for her work with this team. Outside of her worklife, Antoinette lived life to the fullest!  She was involved in three congregations, Grace Lutheran Church (Wash D.C.), People’s Baptist Church (Wash D.C.) and St. John Baptist Church (Columbia, MD) as an usher, as a member of the Prayer Stitch Ministry, was active in Bible study, and participated with the singles ministry.  She was a volunteer in the Columbia community for community events and even experienced the joy to snow skiing (once again), with assistance and use of a special apparatus in early 2019. And she loved to travel when possible. In late April 2021, upon noted cognitive changes, it was determined that Antoinette was suffering from a diagnosis of Glioma (tumor) of the brain and it was determined as terminal.  Her family immediately circled around her and brought her home in order to provide a safe, comfortable and peaceful environment for her. She was lovingly cared for at home, around-the-clock, by her Mother, and a live-in care attendant, Moji. On August 11th, following 3 weeks of miraculous awakening and a joyful visit with her sister Charlotte and Aunt Connie, Antoinette passed peacefully with her Mother at her side.  We know that she is with her earthly father, Anthony Wayne Walker, Jr (“Daddy-O”) and her spiritual father, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Antoinette is survived by her beloved Mother, Otha Loretta Walker of Columbia, her sister, Charlotte Walker Peralta of Atlanta Ga, her Aunt Constance (Louis) Johnson, cousin Omar (Maribelle) Bostic and a host of close cousins, family and friends from around the country. Antoinette’s life story is a testament of great faith, hope, love and miracles in the face of many challenges.  She loved and enjoyed her life, loved and valued her family and friends and truly lived in her faith.

Paul Ward

Paul Ward

Aug 11, 2021

Paul Anthony Ward, retired Plumber

Paul A. Ward, 65 of Bowie, Maryland passed away suddenly August 11, 2021. Paul was born in Maryland to the late Richard J Ward Sr. and Rose Mary (LaCavera) Ward. Paul graduated from Northwestern High School in Adelphi, MD.

He was one of 10 children as well as a triplet. Paul was preceded in death by his triplet brother, John.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Richard J. Jr., Robert (Bobby),  and Kathleen (Ward) aka Kass, and Gebhard. Paul was a scientific glass blower who then took a career path to become a union plumber, where he retired from the trade in 2017.  He enjoyed watching sports, golfing and country music concerts with his family and friends, his favorite team was the Washington Redskins. Paul is survived by his son Stephen M. Ward, and grandson Dillion. Siblings Mickey Anne (Ward) Mewshaw and husband James Mewshaw,  James Ward and wife Cindi Ward,  Mary Rose Ward, his triplet sister Joan Ward, and Mark Ward and wife Eileen Ward, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and two God children Lindsey Ward and Michael Long. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, PA, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00pm.

A service will be held at Gasch's at 11:00am on Thursday, August 26th for a final send off. Burial will follow at 12:00 noon at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

Herman Utterback

Herman Utterback

Aug 6, 2021

Herman Gerald Utterback passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Betty Utterback, his children, Robin Breeding, Leslie Trainor (Joe), Danny Utterback (Brittany), and daughter-in-law Michele Utterback. He is predeceased by his son, Michael Utterback. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, his sister, Nancy...

Maria Slota

Maria Slota

Aug 4, 2021

Maria Z. Slota (Age 78), widow of Stephen Slota, from College Park, MD, passed on August 4th, 2021. Born in Poland then became a citizen of Canada. A Divine Liturgy will be offered at Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, DC 20017 on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 at 9 AM.  Burial at...

Serafin Avitia

Serafin Avitia

Aug 4, 2021

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, of Lanham, MD. Beloved husband of Alma Lorena Kelly Avitia; father of Serafin Avitia, IV and Adela G. Lohr. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 9475 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD on Thursday, August 12th, 2021 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, August 13th from...

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