Jan 14, 2019

Carl Joseph Marrone went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 14, 2019.  He was born on June 20, 1949 in Washington D.C.  He graduated from Wheaton High School with a strong interest in horticulture. Carl retired from Super Giant Food department managerial job when he contracted multiple sclerosis. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Marrone...

Jan 5, 2019

On Saturday, January 5, 2019, of College Park, MD. Loving wife of her first husband, the late James Howard Johnson, and her second husband, the late James Case Wells. She is survived by her son, Mark Johnson (Sam) and her stepdaughters, Sharon and Doris. Her other son, Doug Johnson, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral...

Jan 4, 2019

On Friday, January 4, 2019, Margaret Jean Parker of Mt. Rainier, Maryland passed away after a short illness.  Mrs. Parker was a strong, determined and compassionate homemaker and family matriarch, who touched the hearts and lives of many.  She is survived by her six children, Linda Collins (Dallas), Victoria May, Margaret Smith (Bill), Rick Parker, Debbie Whitney and John Parker (Roseann); five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Parker...

Jan 4, 2019

John "Jack" Robert Miller died, suddenly, on Friday, January 4, 2019 at his home in Churchton, MD. He is survived by wife, Barbara (Jennifer). Sons, Jacob and Brandon (Tara). Siblings, Michael (Nancy) Miller, Shirley Graves and Sharon Miller. Also, survived by several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nephews and nieces and cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Norman John "Jack" &...

Dec 31, 2018

Elizabeth Louise Tatspaugh passed away peacefully on December 31, 2018 at Riverside Hospital in Williamsburg Virginia. Her daughter Catherine of Hampton VA cared lovingly for her for 5 years. Louise had resided in Hyattsville MD from 1937 to 2014.

Born in Washington DC on December 10,1910, the third of ten children, Mrs. Tatspaugh was the daughter of Joseph A. DeMarr of Aquasco MD, whose ancestors had...

Dec 30, 2018

On December 30, 2018, at the age of 70, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Ana Middleton; wonderful father of Thomas Vinh (Isabel) Middleton; brother of Linda (Denny) Kerns. Grandfather of Alexander Vinh Middleton. Alexander’s mother, Annie Tran, and a daughter, Mary Ann Middleton, predeceased him. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD...

Dec 26, 2018

Sterling Leon Smith was born in Washington, DC on December 26, 1952 to Julius Leon Smith and Madeline Anna Beckwith Smith. He was the eldest of three children born to this union. Sterling died exactly 66 years later on his birthday December 26, 2018. He did not suffer; he passed on to be with the Lord sitting in his...

Dec 22, 2018

On Saturday December 22, 2018. Beloved wife of John E. Walker. Cherished mother of Sue Walker-Coon (Timothy), Victoria Kramer (Michael), Lisa Gagnon (Greg), Katherine Sides (Daniel). Loving grandmother of John Edwin, Courtnie, Dylan, Alexis, Meg, Braeden, Caleb, Cassidy and Jules. Devoted Sister of Claudette Kline (Toby), Nicole Ott (David-deceased), Claire Spears (Stephen-deceased), Rene Maisonneuve and John Maisonneuve-(deceased) . Caring Sister-in-law of...

Dec 16, 2018

On December 16, 2018, of Milton, DE, formerly of New Carrollton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Weaver. Mother of Kim (John) Weisenberg, Kristie Weaver and Dan Weaver. Sister of Sandra E. Newgent. Grandmother of Steven and Ashley Weisenburg and Justin Weaver. Two brothers, Bobby and Donald Taylor, preceded her in death.  Friends may call at...

Dec 13, 2018

On Thursday, December 13th, 2018, of College Park, MD, at the age of 91. Loving mother of Lynn Faiola, of Damascus, MD, and David Hixon, of College Park, MD. Daughter of the late Arpod and S. Ivankevich.

Dec 12, 2018

On Wednesday December 12, 2018. Ivy "Mother" bid farewell to this physical world, as she journeys home to join her family members in the spirit realm. Ivy Marjory Joseph Thompson of Great Britain, UK and formerly of Guyana, was born in Golden Grove, Guyana, to the parents of William Thompson and Phyllis Joseph. Ivy had three siblings; the late...

Dec 12, 2018

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 of Laurel, MD. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Mossburg. Cherished brother of Tona, Donnie, Carey, and Dale. His is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, MD Hyattsville, MD on Sunday, December 16 from 2 to 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Dec 9, 2018

Some people ripen in their humanity early and are called home. Jim was one of those people. Jim served God by serving people, and his gift was bringing people together. To his middle school students, he brought the world, through World Cup flag parades, lively debates, and social justice projects, making Jim a legend to scores of children whose lives...

Dec 9, 2018

"Diddy"   "Coach B"

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Brian Timothy Colbert (55), of Fairmount Heights, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep. To his friends and loved ones, he was fondly known as “Diddy” and “Coach B.” He was the beloved husband of Tina Colbert, his best friend of more than thirty years and wife for twenty-two years. He was the...

Dec 1, 2018

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, of  Riverdale, MD, at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Johnson. Devoted mother of Janice Johnson and Marty Johnson and the late Kathryn Shrader, and Judy Johnson and Rev. Bobbi Troyer.  Loving grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Juanita served proudly in the Navy WAVES during WWII. She later...

Nov 30, 2018

On November 30, 2018, at the age of 100, of Landover Hills, MD. Wife of the late John T. Smith. Loving mother of Thomas F. (Judy) Smith and the late Christine “Tina” (Andy) Newgent. Cherished grandmother of Mark (Krista) Newgent, and Matthew (Leigh) and Gwen Smith. Sister of the late Pat Hughes, Mary Jane Dempsey and Catherine Radzilowski. Friends may call at...

Nov 30, 2018

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 30th , 2018 in Washington DC.  John was born on January 10th, 1942 and was a lifelong resident of Washington DC.  He had a successful 34-year career in information technology at the Washington Gas Light Company. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Theresa; his children...

Nov 28, 2018

Joseph Robert “Pop” Hysan Aug. 23, 1918 – Nov. 28, 2018 Visitation at Gasch’s Funeral Home Friday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Celebration of Life at Gasch’s Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.followed by Interment at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery and Reception at Glenn Dale Golf Club

At Collington Life Center in Bowie, Md. on Nov.28, 2018, Joseph Robert Hysan passed peacefully in his sleep to be with his Lord and Savior. “Pop” Hysan was born on Aug. 23,...

Nov 25, 2018

On Sunday, November 25, 2018 of Adelphi, MD. Beloved wife of 51 years to John V. Romagna. Loving mother of David (Nichole) and Jennifer Romagna. Cherished grandma of Rocco and Kaylee Romagna. Sister of Michael (Lisa) Grubb and the late Sylvia Melvin. She retired after 51 years as an administrative manager at the Victor O. Schinnerer Insurance Company. A...

Nov 23, 2018

On Friday, November 23, 2018 of New Carrollton, MD, formerly of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of 45 years to Denver “Sandy” Paul Sanders. Loving mother of Deborah C. (Wayne) Melton, Nicholas James Coman, Kenneth Dale Coman, Kimberly Lynn (Scott) Brierley, and Eileen (EJ) Gardner. Cherished grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 12. Adored sister of Caral Maxine (Butch) Bishop, and...