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.

Aug 25, 2019

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

Aug 12, 2019

Carmen Esperanza Martinez-Smith (“Carmelita”, “Epi” , “Mamacita”) passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 86. She was the proud mother of Vivian del Carmen Toro Martinez de Bell (married to William R. Bell) and Ademar Toro Jr. (married to Robyn Davidson). Beloved grandmother of Monica Bell and Rebecca Toro.  Carmen was...

Aug 12, 2019

On Monday, August 12, 2019, of Lusby MD, formerly of Beltsville, MD. Devoted husband of the late Jean Krug. Loving father of Lisa, (Glenn) West, Gayle (William) Stevick, and Kimberly (Ronald) Mann. Caring brother of Francis Krug and Evelyn Hannum. He was preceded in death by his brother, John J. Krug Jr. He also leaves to cherish his memory his...

Aug 12, 2019

On Monday, August 12, 2019, of College Park, MD. Devoted wife of the late Roger Lin Mack, loving aunt of Steven (Ann Marie), David (Colleen) Douglas, Linda (Bruce) Livingston, Paula (Mark) Seidel and many more great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret A. "Ann" Douglas, her brother, George T. Stone, and her nephews Rev....

Aug 12, 2019

On Monday August 12th 2019 Garnett Lee Henley of Riverdale Maryland passed away in Lanham Maryland at the age of 74 after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia.  Garnett was born on October 7th 1944 to Mr. Hosia Henley Sr. and Mrs. Lilian Louise Boykin Henley in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama.

After what was a very eventful and...

Aug 6, 2019

On August 6, 2019, of Laurel, MD, at the age of 63. Brother of Maria Stransky, uncle of Julie (Andrew) Gormley, Francis (Julia) Stransky, III, great uncle of Matthew and Olivia Gormley and Joseph and Zachary Stransky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josef and Genowefa Koniuchowskyj and a brother-in-law, Francis R. Stransky, Jr. Family will receive visitors at...

Aug 6, 2019

On August 6, 2019, Dawn Elaine (Perkins) LaChance of Riverdale Park, MD, passed peacefully to eternal life at home at the age of 57. She was the wife of William Edward LaChance, Jr.; mother of Taylor Elaine LaChance, William Edward LaChance, III, and John Wesley LaChance; and sister of Traci Lynne Perkins and Lisa Marie McManus. Preceding her in...

Jul 27, 2019

On Saturday, July 27, 2019.  Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A. on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 12 to 4 p.m. Interment private.

Jul 26, 2019

On Friday, July 26, 2019 of College Park, MD. Born on May 3, 1926. Loving wife of the late Angelo W. Cordone. Beloved mother of Maria Cordone and Nicola (Elda) A. Cordone. Cherished grandmother of Nicola A. Cordone, Jr., Gianluca Cordone and Natalie Cordone. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Wednesday, July 31st from 6 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass...

Jul 26, 2019

A Graveside Service will be held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623 on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 10:15 a.m.

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Jul 19, 2019

Joyce Ann Hunter, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home in Baltimore, Maryland. Her loving family surrounded her. Joyce was born November 28, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to William and Idell Thomas (Spindle). She married Donald Wallace Hunter on September 5, 1959 in Washington, D.C. and they moved to Hyattsville, Maryland. She lovingly raised three...