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Randy Radford, Sr.

Randy Radford, Sr.

Mar 12, 2021

Randy R. Radford, Sr. passed peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. He suffered from a long illness. Born in Beckley, West Virginia on September 29, 1951 to the late Nathaniel J. Radford, Sr. and Frances E. Wylie Radford, he was the third of six...

Anne Schatz

Anne Schatz

Mar 6, 2021

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

Alan Williams

Alan Williams

Mar 5, 2021

Alan David Williams passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Edward Page

Edward Page

Mar 2, 2021

Edward “Ed” “Inky” L. Page (age 86), of Edmonston, Maryland, born December 1, 1934, died peacefully on March 2, 2021.  Ed proudly served his country in the US Army and most notably a master electrician/construction supervisor for the Department of the Navy in Washington D.C., retiring with 30 years of service.  He had God in his heart, he was...

James Driscoll

James Driscoll

Feb 21, 2021

James E. "Jim" Driscoll, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, son, Raymond, and brother, Daniel, of Naples,FL.  Jim also left countless living relatives and friends who will remember his humor, kindness and passion for collectibles.  A private memorial service and interment will be held for family.  Due to Covid, we...

Robert McMullan

Robert McMullan

Feb 17, 2021

On February 17, 2021, Robert Thomas McMullan, lovingly known as Bobby, Bob, and Hippo, a resident of Hyattsville, Maryland, passed away too soon at the young age of 67. He was the beloved brother of Anna Sherman-Hall and Donna McMahon, and partner of Debbie Lacy. Cousin of Jim Bonner; father of Jade the cat and stepfather of Julie. Pop-Pop to...

Dale Kline

Dale Kline

Feb 13, 2021

Anyone who knew Dale Robert Kline knew two fundamental truths about him; one he loved his daughter more anything in the world and two, he worked way too much. Dale was a lifelong resident of Riverdale, Maryland. He moved from his parent’s house to his first (and only) home in 1986. (using a wheelbarrow) Dale gave over 46 years...

Clara Chambers

Clara Chambers

Feb 11, 2021

On Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 5:46 am, Clara Margie Chambers, beloved great grandmother, grandmother, mother, sister, and aunt passed away in her bed at home surrounded by family at the age of 84.

Claire was born on June 14, 1936 to John and Margie Sheets in Tazewell, Virginia. She was the oldest of four girls and learned early...

Robert "Gene" McClelland

Robert "Gene" McClelland

Feb 9, 2021

Robert Eugene “Gene” McClelland, Sr., 88, of Harwood, Maryland died on February 9, 2021. He was born August 25, 1932. He was predeceased by his parents, David P. and Louise E. McClelland, his wife of 33 years, Patsy May McClelland, and 4 sisters, Evelyn, Nancy, Barbara and Carol. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Robbins, and sons, Robert...

Blandina "Marina" Villegas Gutierrez

Blandina "Marina" Villegas Gutierrez

Feb 8, 2021

On the morning of February 8, 2021, we lost our beautiful and loving mother, Mrs. Blandina Marina Villegas-Gutierrez, at the age of 83.

Marina was born in 1937 to Mrs. Aurelia Avalos-Perez and Mr. Alfonso Villegas-Barajas in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. At the age of 17 Marina came to the US where she met and later married Mr....

Barbara King

Barbara King

Feb 8, 2021

On February 8, 2021, Barbara Jane (Curtis) King, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age of 83.  She was preceded in death by James Henry King, her husband of over 60 years.

Barbara (Bobbi) was born on April 22, 1937, to Gladys Dewey (Crown) and Charles Austin Curtis, in Washington, D.C. She married her husband, Jim, on September 12, 1959.  They moved from D.C to Lanham, MD in 1966 and then to Laurel, MD in 1996.

Bobbi was a graduate of Northwestern High School.  She was a homemaker for many years.  Bobbi joined the workforce as an assembler, working for Versitron, Inc. and then for her husband’s company, Fiberplex.  She officially retired in 1994 to spend more time with her grandchildren.

Bobbi’s pride and joy were her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was happiest when they would spend weekends with her, baking and crafting.  She and Jim enjoyed spending time at their vacation home in Fenwick Island, DE.

Barbara is survived by her children; William (Virginia), Edward (Melissa) and Cynthia Meyer (T.J.), six grandchildren; Caroline King, Catherine (Ellie) Harris (Kyle), William King, Samantha King-Deiner (Michael), Brent Jansen and Cynthia King, and her siblings; Shirley Murphy, Gerald Curtis, Thelma Naulty and Joyce Curtis.

Visitation will be held at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD  20781 on Sunday, February 14th from noon until 4:00pm.  A memorial service celebration for Bobbi and Jim will be Monday February 15th at 11:00am.  Due to COVID restrictions, the celebration will be viewable at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063523388820

Bobbi and Jim will be laid to rest together at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD on Monday, February 15th at noon.  All are welcome with social distancing.  Donations in Bobbi’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital  https://www.stjude.org/donate/ .

Alto Bell

Alto Bell

Feb 3, 2021

On February 3, 2021, Alto Wallace Bell passed two days shy of this 98th birthday at his Greenbelt home. He was the youngest of three siblings, born in Enterprise, Alabama. His parents were early day entrepreneurs, Allie Bell ran a café decorated in car license plates and Josie Bell was a bonds bailsman, sand lot baseball team owner, and an...

Elizabeth Pels Nash

Elizabeth Pels Nash

Feb 3, 2021

Lifelong Greenbelter Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Pels Nash died February 3, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born July 9, 1939, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. She lived with her parents, Siegfried (“Doc”) and Teresa Pels, in an apartment at 21-F Parkway for the first 13 months of her life. In September 1940, the family moved...

Edith Shelton

Edith Shelton

Jan 28, 2021

Edith Jean (Lawe) Shelton passed away quietly at her home in Brentwood, MD after a brief illness. Edith Jean was born June 15, 1931 in Washington, DC to Edith Mae (Kave) Lawe Dickens Clarke and Andrew William Lawe. Her departure on January 28, 2021 was attended by her four children. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

William Barlow

William Barlow

Jan 27, 2021

The world lost a most beloved William G. Barlow suddenly on January 27, 2021, 8 days shy of his 66th birthday. Bill was a Maryland local, growing up in Takoma Park. Bill's beautiful wife, Leyla, preceded him in death, as well as his sister Dianne. Bill's kind and loving legacy lives on in his sister Marianne, his brother Doug,...

Charles "Bucky" Wise, III

Charles "Bucky" Wise, III

Jan 24, 2021

Charles David Wise, III, born September 3, 1931 in Washington D.C. was soon nicknamed “Bucky” - which he remained for the rest of his life.  Bucky passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Carroll Hospice, in Sykesville, Md.

Bucky spent his younger years in the Washington D.C., Hyattsville,...

Joseph Armstrong

Joseph Armstrong

Jan 23, 2021

Joseph Anthony Armstrong passed away January 23, 2021 at the age of 67 at his home in College Park, MD. Originally from Augusta, GA, he graduated from Aquinas High School, Class of 1971, and received an Associate Degree from Augusta State University in 1980. During that time, he traveled and worked in many interesting places within the U.S. After working on the construction of Plant Vogtle, Joseph moved to Washington, DC in 1984 as a professional union iron worker.  He joined the HVAC field in 1998 after completing a four-year apprenticeship, pursued HVAC sales, became store manager, and taught HVAC at the University of the District of Columbia. A devout member of St. James Catholic Church in Mount Rainier, MD, he became an ESL instructor, homeless services program organizer, events volunteer, lector, Eucharistic minister, and a member of the choir and of the Holy Name Society. He and his wife of 10 years, Nieva Tiongson Armstrong, made many good memories together. Joseph worked hard, made many friends, and enjoyed life.The son of Philip Joseph and Mary Dorothy Brown Armstrong, Joseph is survived by three sisters, Mary Armstrong, Debbie Armstrong, and Elizabeth Armstrong Coyne, and one brother, Philip Armstrong. His other brother, Bernard Armstrong, predeceased him in 2017.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. James Catholic Church in Mount Rainier, MD, at  https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stjamesmr  and choose Offertory in the fund field.  You can indicate this is for Joseph’s memory in the optional note field.  If you wish your donation to go to the St. James Catholic Church Holy Name Society, please indicate that in the optional note field as well.

Memorial service celebration at St. James Catholic Church, 3628 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 on February 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM.

A memorial mass celebration will be held at St. Mary on the Hill...

Horace “Bud” Jones

Horace “Bud” Jones

Jan 23, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021. He joins the love of his life, his wife, Maria Jones; and his daughter, Teresa LaCovey in eternal and peaceful rest. Bud is survived by his devoted sons, Daniel A. Jones and Donald E. Jones; and four grandchildren, Daniel T. Jones (Shannon), Wayne M. Jones (Margaret), Kacie L. LaCovey and Matthew E. LaCovey. He was blessed...

Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett

Jan 21, 2021

Mark Bennett passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 52 at Doctor's Community Hospital in Lanham, MD, He is survived by his mother, Reva Bennett, and his brothers Marvin Bennett Jr, Ray Bennett, and Jason Bennett, as well as his closest friend  Martha. He is predeceased by his father Marvin Bennett Sr, and grandmothers Hattie Bennett and Virtle Rose. He was...

John Moylan

John Moylan

Jan 15, 2021

John Lawrence Moylan

1932-2021

John Lawrence Moylan, loving husband, father, grandfather, and educator passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at his home in College Park, MD.  He was born in Montague, MA, was a graduate of Assumption College, and received an MA from The Catholic University of America.  He...

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