Sep 26, 2019

Friends may call at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family 4250 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017  on Friday October 4, 2019 at 10:00 am until the service time at 10:30 am.

Sep 25, 2019

William Lee Newbrough, Sr., 90, of Cheverly, MD passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Crestview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Services of Jane Lew following an extended battle with cancer. He was born in the Northview neighborhood of Clarksburg on November 2, 1928: second oldest of four sons born to Charles and Carmen Julia Charles Newbrough. Bill married...

Sep 24, 2019

On Tuesday, September 24th, 2019, in Silver Spring, MD.  She was a resident of Riverdale Park, MD (formerly of Mt. Rainier, MD for 44 years).  Beloved wife of Clarence Bee, Jr. (JR).  Daughter of the late Earl Francis Miller and Corrinne Estelle Miller.  Brother of Barry Earl Miller (Sharon Miller) of Greenbelt, MD.  She leaves behind three nieces and two nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews.  She attended Northwestern Senior High School in Hyattsville, MD, and graduated in the class of 1962. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church in Mt. Rainier, MD.  Margaret was a loving and supportive wife, aunt, sister, cousin, friend, and neighbor to many through the years.  She had a long and interesting life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Family will receive friends at Gasch’s Funeral Home on Sunday, September 29th, 2019, from 2 to 4 pm.  A Solemn Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church, 4112 34th Street, Mt. Rainier, MD at 10 am Monday September 30th.  A reception will immediately follow in the parish hall at the church.  Interment will follow the reception at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.  Donations may be made in Margaret’s name to St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church, as above.

Sep 22, 2019

Donald Lokerson passed away peacefully on September 22, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Judith Conn Lokerson, loving father of Susan Lokerson Ireland and Mary Custis Rusten (Michael), and devoted grandfather of Matthew, Monica and Marcus Rusten. A longtime resident of New Carrollton, MD, and a resident for the last...

Sep 20, 2019

Kenneth ‘Junior’ Brown, 59, formerly of College Park, MD. Passed away on September 20, 2019 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD.

He worked for The University of Maryland Groundskeeping Department for many years.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to Classic Country Music and Southern Rock and especially cheering for the Redskins.

Sep 15, 2019

Michael (Mick) LeRoy Schauer December 18, 1972-September 15, 2019 (age 46) Michael LeRoy Schauer—known to most everyone as Mick—was born on December 18th, 1972, in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland, and lived in nearby cities his entire life. From the very start, he was incredibly clever and creative. He built intricate models, drew elaborate pictures, and...

Sep 14, 2019

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, of College Park, MD. Loving father of Lisa Vaughn, caring brother of Jeannie and Peggy. He was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Miller. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Robert or “Tank” retired from the D.C. Fire Department after 30-plus years...

Sep 11, 2019

James Richard Murphy was born May 27, 1935 in Duluth, MN.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lloyd and Gertrude Yost Murphy, and his siblings, Eileen, Leo, Patrick, and Paul Murphy.  He is survived by his wife, Eva Vela Murphy, his sister, Mary Catherine Murphy, his children: John (Samantha) Murphy and Sarah (Joe) Lehman and grandchildren Lindsey and Sean Murphy and Allison Lehman.

After graduating from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN in 1956, he began his 43 year career with the US Government in the General Accounting Office (currently the Government Accountability Office). He met his wife, Eva, through a work friend, in 1963 and they were married in 1964.  Jim and Eva lived on Capitol Hill, in Washington DC for a year before moving to New Carrollton, MD.  Upon moving, they became parishioners of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Riverdale, where Jim coached the CYO basketball team for over three decades.  Starting in 1989, he began coaching the softball team at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School which he continued through the current year.  He was also very involved with the Suburban Aquatic Club, where he served for a number of years as a board member and the Treasurer through the club’s closing.  Throughout his life, he was lovingly referred to as: Murph, Coach, and the Mayor of Chestnut Avenue.  He loved God, his family, sports, reading and his vast t-shirt collection. The viewing will be held at Gasch’s Funeral Home in Hyattsville, MD on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM, with a rosary to begin at 7 PM.  The funeral mass will be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Riverdale, MD on Monday September 16, 2019 at 10 AM, followed immediately by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Jim Murphy Memorial Fund” at The Greater Washington Community Foundation

( www.thecommunityfoundation.org).

Sep 8, 2019

Michael (Mike) Wayne Acton, Sr, 60, born on April 29, 1959 to the late Walter and Margaret Acton, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, September 8, 2019, in Riverdale, MD.  He is survived by his wife, Debra, brother, Steven and his wife, Sue, son, Michael, and stepdaughter, Shannon, as well as three grandsons, a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, and two...

Sep 6, 2019

On Friday September 6, 2019, John Andrew Matais, of New Carrollton, MD, peacefully passed away with his wife, Nancy, and his daughter, Pamela, at his side. Born in Johnstown, PA into a family of 6. He graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. degree in Commerce.

He was drafted into the Navy and was on the...

Sep 1, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Oscar Alexis Hernandez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 1, 2019

Mr. Edmund Rupert, age 93, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on September 1, 2019.  He is survived by his daughter, Brenda (John) Cleaves and his son, Brad (Norma) Rupert.  Also, he is survived by  four grandchildren, Samuel (Maria) Cleaves, Stacy Cleaves and her husband, Mark Sanger, and Steven and Stefanie Rupert, three great-grandchildren, Karla, Adriel, and Kianna Cleaves,...

Sep 1, 2019

El día Domingo, 15 de Septiembre de 2019, se llevará a cabo el velorio desde las 3:30 p.m. hasta las 12:00 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica de San Ambrosio, en la 3107 de la Avenida 63, en la ciudad de Cheverly, MD, código postal 20785,  dónde se realizará una Misa de Cuerpo Presente a las 9:00 p.m. Entierro privado.

Aug 31, 2019

On Saturday August 31, 2019 Ginny was called to heaven after a valiant fight with Parkinson’s and reunited with the love of her life Gene Bourne.  Ginny is survived by her loving children Ray (Carolyn), Tim (Sheri), and Kim (Billy). Her cherished grandchildren Kegan, Maura, Kayla, and Mason.

Her wonderful sister and caregiver Jeanette who never left...

Aug 26, 2019

On Monday, August 26, 2019, Donald Curtis Fleshman of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away at the age of 81.  Donald was born on December 1, 1937 to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Fleshman in Washington, D.C.

Throughout his life Donald enjoyed; fishing, playing horseshoes, bowling, playing and watching baseball, as well as watching and rooting for the Washington Redskins. For many years, Donald worked for his grandfather and father in the oil business.  He then went on to run his own oil business.  After owning his oil business for 25+ years, he then began working for Maryland Paving and Stanley Concrete until the age of 79.

Donald loved to chat and reminisce about the old days.  He would tell stories about; his old cars, his dog Willie, the fun times he had with Hazel, and all the mischief he would get himself into as a young man.  Donald enjoyed spending hours listening to and talking about country music legends. Anyone who knew him, would have only kind things to say about him.  He will be missed by all.

Most importantly, Donald was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  Donald was married to the late Hazel Fleshman for 58 years.  He is the father to Donald (Deborah) Fleshman, Jr., James (April) Fleshman, Kimberly Fleshman, Philip Fleshman, Stephen Fleshman, and Curtis (Jill) Fleshman. His son, Gary Fleshman and daughter, Linda Kahoe predeceased him.