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Local obituaries for the Hyattsville, Maryland area

Helon Pitsenbarger

Helon Pitsenbarger

Feb 3, 2018

Helon was born on January 4, 1920 in Clarksburg, West Virginia and grew up in Sugar Grove, West Virginia. She attended public school and graduated from Franklin High School in 1938.

At the age of 18 she moved to Washington, DC and graduated from Strayer Secretarial College in 1940. She worked in private industry for a short...

Wanda Maske

Wanda Maske

Feb 3, 2018

Born October 5, 1926. Wanda passed peacefully from this world to the next after a massive stroke at age 91. She passed at the Hospice of St. Mary’s. She was raised in Falling Waters, WV the youngest of 7 and the only member of the family born in a hospital. Working in Washington, DC for the U. S. Government, she...

James "Andy" Anderson

James "Andy" Anderson

Jan 31, 2018

Passed peacefully on January 31, 2018, after a year long battle with cancer. Andy, as he was called by friends, was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the Greenbelt/College Park areas. He graduated from High Point High School in 1960. Andy was an award-winning salesman in the liquor industry and well respected by his peers. He worked for Standard,...

Carmen Davino, Sr.

Carmen Davino, Sr.

Jan 30, 2018

On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 of Greenbelt, MD, formerly of Waterbury, CT. Beloved husband of 57 years to Shirley J. Davino. Loving father of Bonnie (Roger), Donna (Richard), Faith, Carmen, Jr. (Judith), and Eddie (Donna). Pop Pop to Penny, Phillip, Brandi, Hunter, Carter, Matthew, Kristie, T.J., David, Jullissa, Staci, Ryan, Sean and Jaime. Great-grandfather of five. Brother of Rocky...

Martin Hillman

Martin Hillman

Jan 27, 2018

Deacon Martin B. Hillman, of Brentwood, Maryland, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 in The Washington Home & Community Hospices after a long fight against Brain Cancer. “God gave him the gift of life”, He shared it with us and now he has given it back, which is hard for his loved ones. Deacon Hillman was a blessed man, who led...

Lawrence Reshenberg

Lawrence Reshenberg

Jan 27, 2018

Longtime resident of New Carrollton, MD, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2018. Husband of Shirley Reshenberg. Loving father of Pam Fuoco, David Reshenberg and Michele Hughes. Devoted grandfather of Tricia Reshenberg, Shannon and David Reshenberg, Brittney and Justin Hughes. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD...

Raymond Johnson

Raymond Johnson

Jan 26, 2018

On January 26, 2018, at the age of 60, of Lothian, MD, formerly of Riverdale. Father of Lynne Johnson and Sarah Shelby. Brother of Janie, Leonard, Donna and Dorothy. Four granddaughters and six nieces and nephews also survive. His parents Betty and Joseph Johnson and a brother, Joey, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home,...

Nancy Windsor

Nancy Windsor

Jan 25, 2018

On Thursday, January 25, 2018 of Temple Hills, MD. Beloved wife of Richard Edward Windsor III. Loving mother of Donna M. Windsor Nocente, Richard Edward Windsor IV and the late Patricia Ann Windsor. Grandmother to Richard Edward Windsor V, Shannon Angela Nocente and Jonathan Thomas Nocente and Great Grandmother of Rowen Elaine Schmitz. Nancy was affectionately known as “Sweetie...

Charles Pratt, Jr.

Charles Pratt, Jr.

Jan 20, 2018

Of Lanham, MD, passed away January 20, 2018 at George Washington University Hospital. At his bedside were his son, Charles, his daughter, Beth, and son-in-law Eddie Thomas. His son, Shawn and sister, Phyllis Huseman also survive him along with his grandchildren, Michael (Danielle) Parker, Brian Parker, Crystal and Christopher Teta, and great grandchildren Jenifer, Ethan, Sophie, Sadie, Riley, and...

Mary Canter

Mary Canter

Jan 16, 2018

On Tuesday, January 16th, 2018, at the age of 89, of Hyattsville, MD, formerly of Washington, DC. Beloved mother of Gregory Canter, Theresa Jackson, Robert Canter, Karen Koehnlein and Richard Canter. Grandmother to Christina Martin and Jeffrey Canter. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Andrew B. Canter, Jr., her parents, Eugene and Mary Corinne Robey and...

John Flanagan, Jr.

John Flanagan, Jr.

Jan 14, 2018

On Sunday, January 14, 2018 of Greenbelt, MD. Beloved husband of 29 years to Karen J. Flanagan. Loving father of John “J.D.” Flanagan (Caitlin) and Sean Michael Flanagan. Brother of M. Diane (Joe) McNinch and half-brother William Mylott. Loving Uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by his parents, John and Adelaide Flanagan, Sr. He was...

Edward "Wimpy" McCloskey, Jr.

Edward "Wimpy" McCloskey, Jr.

Jan 13, 2018

On Saturday, January 13th, 2018 of Brentwood, MD formerly of Mt. Rainer. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie McCloskey. Cherished father of Juanita Mayes and her boyfriend Douglas Norway. Son of the late Annabelle L. McCloskey and Edward J. McCloskey, Sr. and the late brothers William James McCloskey and Billy Davis. Survived by his grandchildren Rose and Alora McCloskey, and his...

Harold Hoffman

Harold Hoffman

Jan 12, 2018

On January 12, 2018, at the age of 81, of Riverdale Park, MD. Husband of Frances B. Hoffman, father of Harold (Judy) Hoffman, Jr., Chris (Lori) Hoffman, Laurie (Scott) Pletsch, Jody (Tammy) Hoffman, Michael Hoffman. Daughter-in-law Norma Hoffman, 15 grandchildren: Harold, III, Crystal, Stacie, Nicholas, Alex Rebecca, Kristen, Jeffrey, Jr., Paige, Zach, Stephanie, Elizabeth, John, Hunter and Victoria,  and...

Phyllis "Phyl" Olfky

Phyllis "Phyl" Olfky

Jan 10, 2018

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 of College Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert S. Olfky. Cherished mother of Michele (James), Dave (Nancy), and Eric (Joanne). Adored grandmother of Karin and Julia Deck, Jessica and Robert Olfky, and a great-grandmother of Hannah Deck-Parker. Sister of Beverly and the late Miriam. Also survived by her beloved aides, Nicole and...

Thomas Rooney

Thomas Rooney

Jan 9, 2018

On Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Devoted husband of 60 years to the late Angela Bayer Rooney.  Beloved father of Kate Rooney and the late Christopher Rooney. Loving grandfather of Alex, Megan, Lauren Miskovsky and Alexis Rooney. Brother of the late Richard Rooney and Mercedes Rooney. Survived by his daughter-in-law Kim Rooney, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends...

Beatrice "Bea" Sager

Beatrice "Bea" Sager

Jan 7, 2018

On Sunday, January 7, 2018 of Lanham, MD, formerly of Shenandoah, VA. Beloved mother of Cindy Lee, Michael (Elizabeth), Melody, Darren Scott, and Rudi (Judi) Sager, and the late Rockwell Dentell Sager. Grandma of eleven and great-grandma of five. Sister of Nancy Worton, Gene and Dennis Estep. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville,...

Richard Sumner

Richard Sumner

Jan 7, 2018

On January 7, 2018, of Lanham, MD, beloved husband of Gloria Sumner. Son of the late Charles Sumner and Edith Tanner. He is survived by his son, David Sumner, his brothers, Thomas (Josie) and Wayne (Ronnie) Sumner and his grandchildren, Eryn McClendon and Haley Sperry. Also surviving are brother-in-law Lenny (Pauline) Walker, Roger (Carolyn) Nichols and James Andrews, Sr., his fiancé Donna, and...

Thomas Lerch

Thomas Lerch

Jan 6, 2018

On Saturday, January 6, 2018, Thomas B. Lerch of Cheverly, MD passed away peacefully in his sleep.  Thomas was the beloved husband of Lenore “Bootsy” Lerch and the loving father of Gregory (Nancy), Mark (Joyce), Geoffrey (Jeanie), Victoria, and the late William Lerch.  He is survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a daughter-in-law, Joan Lerch, as well as a brother,...

Mary Lou Kusek

Mary Lou Kusek

Jan 4, 2018

On January 4, 2018, at the age of 97, of Silver Spring, MD. Wife of the late husband, Harold Kusek. Mother of Robert Kusek (Mary) and Mary Jane Kusek. Sister of George Flynn Jr and Roberta Reihsen. Grandmother of Mark and Craig Kusek, and Laura Garinger. Great Grandmother of Priceless and Allyson Garinger. One of her children, Kathleen, her...

Annabelle Serey

Annabelle Serey

Jan 3, 2018

Annabelle Theresa Serey passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the age of 93. She had dealt bravely and gracefully with Alzheimer's disease for the past decade.

She was born in Miami, Florida, on January 29, 1924, one of seven children of Peter and Eleanor Scherer. Only one member of this close family now...