Oct 26, 2017

On Thursday, October 26, 2017 of Hollywood, MD, formerly of New Port Richey, FL. Beloved wife of the late Clifton “Pete” L. Austin, who affectionately called her “Monk”. Wonderful mother of Bradley C. Austin and Deborah (Jamie) L. Dudley. Sister of the late Paul Franklin Simmers, Jr. and Donna Bengtson. Grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of seven. Friends may call...

Oct 25, 2017

On October 25, 2017, at the age of 95, of North Beach, formerly of Bladensburg, MD. Husband of the late Frances Speakes. Father of John (Linda) Speakes, Dollie (Richard) Chroniger and Kathleen (Sidney) Bremerman. Eight grandchildren: Kelly Gray, Megan Speakes, Zack Speakes, Melody Bremerman, Alfred Bremerman, Robin Stephenson, Kathleen Bocchi, and Lindsey Chroniger; eight great grandchildren: William Gray, Jr.,...

Oct 25, 2017

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at age 95.  Grandfather of Renee (Ghattas) Hajjo and Kasey Wade.  Great Grandfather of Nicholas and Isabella Hajjo.  He is also survived by his companion Susan Desouza.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ethyl Wade, three children, Johnny Wade, Jackie Estofelli and Jerry Wade, his sisters Marjorie Harrison and Eunice Woodard.  Friends...

Oct 25, 2017

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 of Riverdale, MD for many years, formerly of Berwyn, MD.  Wonderful mother of Barbara J. Legg (Lawrence) and late Joyce Miller. Grandmother of multiple grandchildren. Great-grandmother of several. She is survived by Jim Miller and many great-great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Tuesday, October 31 from 10 AM to...

Oct 24, 2017

On October 24, 2017, of Adelphi, MD, at the age of 84. Loving husband of Ruth T. Wattay of 64 years. Father of Danny (Sue), Debbie, Doug (Ellen), Susan (Brian) Kathleen (Jeff), daughter-in-law, Mary Wattay, 15 grandchildren: Stephen, Missy, Phillip, Paul, Jimmy, Michael, Sarah, Malia, Danielle, Alison, Chris, Russell, Lauren, Christine and Luke, and 1 great grandson, Micah, also...

Oct 23, 2017

On October 23, 2017, at the age of 94. Mother of two sons, Bill (Kathy) Sylvester and Brian (Lorraine Sharer) Sylvester and daughter Darlene McGuire. Sister of Virginia Vanatta and Leonard Staley, 6 grandchildren; Tammie Mahoney, Christie Wallace, Robin Parkerson, Jesse Sylvester, Daniel and Joseph McGuire, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and stepchildren also survive. She was preceded...

Oct 23, 2017

Theodore M. "Ted" Visnic, Jr., 62, from Glenwood, formerly of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. His passion for craftsmanship and the people he served combined with his talent as a skilled carpenter, led to dozens of local and national awards over his thirty-five-year career, including twice receiving the honor of National Custom Home Builder of the...

Oct 17, 2017

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 of Hyattsville, MD, formerly of Indian Head, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mae Ward. Loving brother of Katherine Stout, Tommie Ward, and the late Leone Silva. Survived by his faithful niece and caretaker Fay Walker, as well as Ed, Dianne, Sharon, Tina, Susan, Patty, Vicky, Nancy, and Kitty and a host of other...

Oct 16, 2017

On Monday, October 16, 2017 of Cheverly, MD, formerly of Salisbury, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Hank” Pizza. Loving mother of Lawrence, Jr. (Irene), Timothy (Robbin), Gary (Kathy), Jeannie Pizza, Anita (Richard) Walburn, and Elizabeth Ann Wincek. Cherished grandmother of Christina, Stephanie, Kelly, Timothy, Jr. (Carolyn), Tanner, Karly Pizza, Angela (John) Shipp, Jennifer (Jesse) Smith, Russell (Krista)...

Oct 14, 2017

Oct 13, 2017

Karen Lee Wilhelm Gardner 59, of Odenton, MD died Friday October 13, 2017 at her home.

Karen was born on November 14, 1957 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C. She is the daughter of George A. Wilhelm (who passed away in 2009) and Carlee M. Davis Wilhelm of Ridgeley, West Virginia.

Ms. Gardner did...

Oct 7, 2017

On Saturday, October 7, 2017, Bob Rice passed away at his daughter’s home in College Park, Maryland.  Bob was born on November 28, 1922 in Washington DC to the late J. Russell and Madeline Rice. He served with honor in the United State Army Air Force from April 1944 to April 1946.  Bob was married on February 3, 1951 in Cheverly,...

Oct 7, 2017

On Saturday, October 7 2017 of Hyattsville, MD at the age of 66.  Brother of R. Curt Smith and his wife Patty Smith.  He is also survived by a nephew Kevin and a niece Kelly Smith.  Family will receive visitors at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Sunday, October 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. ...

Oct 2, 2017

Age 91

On October 2, 2017 of Ames, Iowa, later Washington D.C. (except for a decade spent in Venezuela) passed away peacefully. Daughter of the late Bernard Dodder and Margaret Dodder. Beloved mom to Henry (Nick) Nicol III, Elizabeth (Beth) Nicol O’Marr, and the late William Robert (Rob) Nicol. Grammy to William Robert Jr. (Nicky), Gregg, Erin,...

Sep 30, 2017

On Saturday, September 30, 2017 of Alexandria, VA. He is survived by his sisters, Carolina (Josue) Diaz, Martizabeth and Surama Martinez. He was the bartender, band, and special events coordinator at the Paradiso Italian Restaurant in Alexandria, VA. He attended the Colegio Evangélico “La Patria” Xela, C.E.L.P.O. He went to the Colegio Cientifico Integrado and was from Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango,...

Sep 27, 2017

On September 27, 2017, of Crofton, MD, at the age of 82. Beloved mother of the late Valorie Ann Burr. Survived by son-in-law, Peter Burr. Cherished grandmother of Erica (Brian) Bovaird and Douglass (Rebecca Willcox) Burr. Great grandmother of Annabel and Sawyer Bovaird. Sister of Donald (Laura) Harrison. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue,...

Sep 22, 2017

On Friday, September 22, 2017 of College Park, MD. Cherished father of Monique Marie Mooney (Chris Menen), Thomas Christopher (Jennifer) Mooney, Lauren Elaine (Michael) Stahly, and Ryan Patrick Tomas Mooney. Papa T to Mikaela, Aidan, Nolan, Finn, Brynne, and Madelyn. A memorial service will be held at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Friday, September...

Sep 17, 2017

On Sunday, September 17, 2017, a resident of New Carrollton, MD for over 35 years and formerly of Dunellen, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Edward T. Maier; Loving mother of Mary Ann Maier (Russell Weisner, predeased) Edward T. Maier Jr. (Diana G.), Regina Maier, Kathryn M. Hugler (William), Martin P. Maier (Kathleen “Kim”), and William Maier (Annie). Cherished...

Sep 16, 2017

Geraldine E. Smith “Gerry” passed away peacefully on Saturday September 16th at Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville at age 100. Gerry was born November 26, 1916 in Toledo, Ohio to Merlin D. Pruden and Florence L. Gray. She graduated from the Riverside Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo in 1938 at the top of her class. In 1940, she...

Sep 14, 2017

On September 14, 2017, at the age of 92, of Hyattsville, MD. His companion, Kitty Winter, predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jenkins, and a brother, Charles (Barbara) Johnson, Sr. He will be missed by Marylinn and Jimmy Felker and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Paul and Glen...