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Melvin Page
Nov 9, 2020
Melvin S. Page (age 92), of Hyattsville, Maryland, died peacefully in his home on Monday, November 9, 2020. Melvin proudly served his country in the US Navy, was a career DC Firefighter and most notably a master carpenter and owner of Page Contracting Inc. in Hyattsville, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 2017 after...
William Adams
Nov 7, 2020
Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781, on Friday, November 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 1900 Beechwood Road, Hyattsville, MD 20783 on Friday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, Maryland.
Ronald Lewis
Nov 7, 2020
Ronald was born in Trinidad to Desmond and Theresa Lewis on September 28, 1959. He completed elementary school before his family immigrated to the U.S.A. He attended and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Washington, DC.
He learned the value of hard work from both his parents and worked in the restaurant and...
Rose McChesney
Nov 5, 2020
Rose McChesney 86, of Lanham, MD, passed away on November 5, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. The daughter of the late Fire Captain George R. Flaherty (Florence) of Washington, D.C., she was predeceased by her beloved husband James of 33 years and her son, James W. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth McChesney of Crofton, MD and granddaughter Amy Gould (Wes) of Fairfax, VA.
Rose worked at the U.S. Dept. of Commerce before having a family and becoming a full time homemaker. During this time, she assisted with parent teacher activities and was an active member of the St. Mathias Catholic Church. In later years, she volunteered for the NASA Retirees Newsletter and Anacostia High School reunions. She loved being a stay at home mom where she enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and taking family trips. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Private graveside interment.
Patricia Dennis
Nov 4, 2020
Patricia A. Dennis, born October 1, 1954, died of an undetermined cause on November 4, 2020. She is predeceased by her father, John C. Dennis, Sr, her mother, Audrey A. Dennis, and her brother, John C. Dennis Jr. She leaves her sister, Anita Dennis and brother, Henry Dennis III (Timmy). She also leaves her nephews, James and Wesley Dennis, her...
Doris Mullings
Nov 2, 2020
Doris Elizabeth Gruber Mullings, cherished and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, community activist, musician, writer and community theater company founder, joined our heavenly father on November 2nd, 2020. Doris was born February 17th, 1925 in Savannah, GA to Albion and Norma Gruber as the second child to sister Norma and younger brothers Albion & Bill. She moved to Baltimore...
Viola Wiblin
Oct 31, 2020
Viola Kinzer Wiblin, 81, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of Rock, died Saturday, October 31, 2020. Born July 6, 1939 in Beeson, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Edgar Shrewsbury and Lena Bailey Shrewsbury. Viola was a retired certified surgical garment fitter. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed gardening and making handcrafted silk roses. In...
Mary Baker
Oct 30, 2020
Suddenly on October 30th, 2020, Miss Mary Elizabeth Baker, of Hyattsville, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord. Mary was born in New York City in 1943. She is the beloved youngest child of the late Lt. Col. Leonard Austin Baker, Sr. and the late Catherine Louise Paddon Baker. She is survived by her oldest sister, Katherine...
Phyllis Herndon
Oct 28, 2020
Phyllis Fohrman Herndon died October 28, 2020 at Collington Life Plan Community following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, and is survived by two children, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Phyllis was the only child of Milton and Harriet Fohrman of University Park, Maryland. She graduated from McKinley Technical High School in 1948 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1953. She met her husband while in college and they were married at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in College Park, Maryland on March 6, 1954. They resided in Arlington, Virginia and Beltsville, Maryland prior to moving to Bangkok, Thailand in 1966. After living overseas, they returned to Beltsville, Maryland and University Park, Maryland. Phyllis worked for the Washington Gas Company in the 1950’s. She was active in the P.E.O., holding several leadership positions including President of Chapter K. Phyllis also served in leadership roles with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her family requests that donations be made in her memory to the P.E.O. (https://www.peointernational.org/).
Glynn Davis
Oct 23, 2020
Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A. 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where a service will be held at 12 p.m. Interment, Private
Mildred Carroll
Oct 23, 2020
Mildred Ada Carroll passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Born May 24th, 1920, the eighth child of Julia Ada (Pegg) and Edward Leo Ridgell in St. Mary’s County, MD. She married Jerry Carroll in 1940, moved to DC, and began their family. They moved to Hyattsville in 1959 and became active members...
William Poppe
Oct 21, 2020
William Lawrence (Larry) Poppe Land Surveyor / Civil Engineer July 29, 1932 – October 21, 2020 (Age 88)
Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
A long time resident of Rose Hill in Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with a degenerative neurological disorder.
He died in grace just as he lived in life. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years,...
Elizabeth Lopresti
Oct 20, 2020
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 of Hyattsville, MD. Preceded in death by her husband, Tom Lopresti. Loving mother of Thomas (Susan) Lopresti, Felicia (Charles) Hinson, Kathleen (Bruce) Gardinier, Christie (Larry) Cooper and Linda Martin. Grandmother of 15; Great-Grandmother of 5. Sister of Margaret Rodano and the late John and Paul Rodano.
Family and friends may call at St....
John Johnson, Jr.
Oct 19, 2020
John Edward Johnson, Jr. passed away at his residence in Bowie, MD on Monday, October 19th, 2020. Son of John E. Johnson, Sr. and Gwendolyn Hudson Johnson. Brother of Andrea (Charles) Kirkland of Upper Marlboro, MD.
Mark Kitchen, Sr.
Oct 16, 2020
On Friday, October 16th, 2020, Mark S. Kitchen, Sr. of Chesapeake Beach, MD, formerly of Hyattsville, MD, at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Barbara Kitchen, loving father of Mark (Danielle) S. Kitchen, Jr. of Huntingtown, Brandon (Ryan) W. Kitchen of Lusby and Tyler B. Kitchen of Chesapeake Beach. Grandfather to Rylee Grace Kitchen, Koen Pryce Kitchen...
Betty Pailen
Oct 16, 2020
Betty Jane Pailen was born on June 26th, 1928 to the late Edward and Martha Duncan in Washington, DC. She married Leroy Pailen, Jr. and together they had 5 children. She is preceded in death by her siblings, John Duncan, Geraldine Valley, Wyrian Duncan, Edward Duncan, Jr., Ulysses Duncan, Florence Alberta Barnes, and Raymond Duncan.
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Joseph Taylor
Oct 9, 2020
Joseph Earl Taylor Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 9th, 2020, at the age of 85. Joseph was born on November 1, 1934 to the late Bertram and Helen Taylor of Muirkirk, Maryland. He was one of five siblings: Robert Taylor (dec), Eleanor Johnson (dec). Joyce Lee Price (dec) and Larry Taylor. In his younger years,...
Betty Fennell
Oct 8, 2020
Betty J. Fennell, 91, of Mt. Rainier, formerly of Hyattsville, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Predeceased by her parents, William Douglas and Annie (Tyler) Cochran, brothers Albert, Robert, and Donald Cochran, and sister Dorothy Burdette. Survived by her beloved children, Steven Payne, Susan Scharnagle, Cynthia LaBella, Linda Cornwell, Carol Cornwell, and David Cornwell. Cherished by her 12 grandchildren, Christopher,...
Karen Peake
Oct 2, 2020
On Friday, October 2nd, 2020, at the age of 62, at her home in Hyattsville. Loving daughter of Barbara Peake. Sister of Bonnie, Theresa, Kenny and Karl. She will be missed by so many.
Dale Ray
Sep 30, 2020
A lifelong adventure seeker and loving mother has passed away. Dale Baker Ray, 82, residing in Mitchellville, MD, formerly of Surf City, NC, passed away September 30, 2020 at Collington retirement community. Born February 13, 1938 in Warren, OH, she is predeceased by her parents, Donald A. (Dutch) and Elizabeth R. (Zib) Baker of Warren, OH, her brother, Andrew...
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