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Stuart Jeffries

Stuart Jeffries

Feb 6, 2015

Passed on Friday, February 6, 2015 after a long illness. Beloved son of the late Urey and Marion Jeffries. Loving brother, Steven Jeffries. He was a long term resident of Maryland Neighborly Networks, Inc. and worked at Melwood Training Center. He is survived by several relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739...

Jay Chambers Jr

Jay Chambers Jr

Feb 4, 2015

Bo passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning of Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 in Landover Hills, MD. Born on October 10th, 1959 in Brentwood, MD. Son of Clara Chambers and the late Jay Lake Chambers, Sr. Loving father of Jay Lake Chambers, III and Joelle Chambers. Brother of Pam (Tom) Chase, Johnny (Deanna) Chambers, Rita (Rod) Peck,...

Adelaide Leavell

Adelaide Leavell

Feb 4, 2015

On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, of Owings, MD. Formerly of Cottage City, MD. Beloved wife of the late Eppa "Lucky" Leavell. Loving mother of Barbara A. Roberts, William (Mary) Leavell, and Terry (Jim) Piper. Cherished grandmother of Michael Roberts, Sean (Kate) Leavell, Lisa Leavell, Brian (Jenn) Roberts, Kelly Vanik, Bobby Piper, Sheryl Leavell, Albert Leavell and 11 great grandchildren. Devoted...

Charles Jarvis

Charles Jarvis

Feb 4, 2015

Charles Edward Jarvis, Colonel, AUS, Ret. Feb. 4, 1919 - Feb. 4, 2015 With deep sorrow the Jarvis Family announces the death of their beloved father, Charles "Mike" Edward Jarvis, who died Wednesday, February 4th, on the afternoon of his 96th birthday, surrounded by his loved ones and caregivers of Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, MD. He is survived by...

Michael Donovan

Michael Donovan

Feb 1, 2015

On February 1, 2015 in Cheverly, MD, surrounded by family. Husband of Mary (Peggy) Haley Donovan; father of Patrick Donovan and Deborah Donovan Phillips (Russell) and grandfather to 7. Also survived by his siblings, Eileen Donovan and David Donovan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Nichols Donovan and Ann Marie Donovan and 2 siblings. Viewing at Gasch's...

Ann White

Ann White

Feb 1, 2015

On February 1, 2015, of Hyattsville, MD, at age 90. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Earl D. White. Mother of Raymond Allan White, William Wayne White and his wife, Nancy A. White. Grandmother of Bethany Allison White and Carl Andrew White. Sister of Rev. William F. Myers. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Gearhart,...

Bearl Page Sr

Bearl Page Sr

Jan 27, 2015

On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, Bearl W. Page, Sr. at the age of 71 of Owings, MD, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Husband of the late Helen Deanna Page. Father of J.R. (Heather) Page Jr., Shirley (Ceaser) Rosales, and Johnny (Sherri) Page. Grandfather of Cory, Alexis, Tyler, and Desiree; Brittanie, Michael, Kiara, Kyla, and Kristina; Johnny, Brandi, Tyler, Lexi, Roscoe, Victoria,...

Lillian Kidd

Lillian Kidd

Jan 26, 2015

On Monday, January 26, 2015 of Bowie, MD, born in South Boston, VA. Devoted mom of Libby (Skip) Pocock, Melissa Burton, and the late Chris Brigham. Loving sister of Edith Ray. She is survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Friend of Frank Gibba. Preceded in death by seven siblings. She was a member of the Landover Hills Baptist...

Mary Vartabedian

Mary Vartabedian

Jan 24, 2015

On Saturday, January 24, 2015 of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Elise Vartabedian. Loving sister of Dorothy Small, Myron (Lupe) Vartabedian, and Joseph (Evelyn) Vartabedian. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mary worked for many years at the Department of the Interior and reached the position of Program Assistant Manager. She...

Bernie Connor

Bernie Connor

Jan 21, 2015

On January 21, 2015, at the age of 76, of Berwyn Heights, MD. Loving husband of Cheryl Connor. Father of Frank (Lisa) Fruth, Roxanne Tyler and Robert Fruth. Grandfather of Joseph Fruth, Kyle Fruth, Jacob Fruth and Dominic Tyler. A brother, Ben Connor, and brother-in-law, John Penoyer, also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Penoyer, and...

Dr. Ernest Colvin

Dr. Ernest Colvin

Jan 20, 2015

Dr. Ernest James Colvin ( Age 84), of Glenwood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Gilchrist Hospice Care with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Antonia Colvin. Loving father of Ernest James Colvin II and Christina Royster - Sykes. Cherished brother of Ola Jackson. A memorial mass will be offered at Saint Louis...

Eileen Burruss

Eileen Burruss

Jan 17, 2015

On January 17, 2015, at the age of 89, of Jefferson, Maryland. Wife of the late James Robert Burruss. Mother of Carol (Wallace) Elliott, Jack (Kathy) Burruss, Beverly (Bruce) Dunn, Brenda Burruss-Kennedy. Grandmother of April and Amanda, Ryan and Dan, Jason, Kelsey and Caitlyn, Clint and Brett. Eight great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son,...

James Karas

James Karas

Jan 17, 2015

On Saturday, January 17, 2015 of Bladensburg, MD, born in Springfield, MA on July 6, 1923. Beloved husband of the late Betty A. Karas for 65 years. Devoted father of Barbara (Sonny), James John (the late Patricia Sue), Susan, Debra, Bette (Jeff), Jacqueline, and Janet. Half-brother of Billy Callas. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 6...

Amelia Murdoch

Amelia Murdoch

Jan 16, 2015

College Park, Maryland - Dr. Amelia Clara Murdoch, Ph.D., 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015 at her home in College Park. Amelia was born May 22, 1923, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Thomas Jerome and Viola Scanlan Murdoch. Amelia received her AB with honors in 1945 and her Doctorate in 1952 from the University of Pennsylvania...

Patricia Shawker

Patricia Shawker

Jan 16, 2015

On January 16, 2015, at the at of 59, of Greenbelt, MD. Beloved wife of Thomas H. Shawker. Daughter of Mary Catherine O'Brien and the late Robert Joseph O'Brien. Sister of Maureen(Gordon) Brooks, Kathleen (Ron) Bailey. Robert and Timothy O'Brien, six nieces and nephews: Brad,Judd, Joshua, Katie, Bridget and Emily. Family will receive visitors at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A. 4739...

Alfred Kohlberg Jr

Alfred Kohlberg Jr

Jan 15, 2015

Alfred Kohlberg, Jr., age 88, died on January 15, 2015 after a brief illness. Mr. Kohlberg, and his wife, Ellen Stern Kohlberg were longtime residents of New Carrollton, Maryland. Mr. Kohlberg was active in a number of civic initiatives and took special interest in recording city government meetings and serving on the city's Police Foundation and a park planning body....

Pricia Paulkovich

Pricia Paulkovich

Jan 15, 2015

On Thursday, January 15, 2015 of Lanham, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Paulkovich. Mother of Suzanne (Patrick) Hye, Michael and Jane Paulkovich. Grandmother of Karen and Michael Hye. Daughter of the late Luther and Ollie Burk. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 2 to 4...

Mark Towers

Mark Towers

Jan 13, 2015

On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Joyce I. Towers. Loving father of Richard (Donna) Towers and Sandra O'Neil. Grandfather of three and great-grandfather of six. Loving companion of Maureen Dodge. Preceded in death by his son-in-law Mike O'Neil. Mr. Towers was a Purple Heart Recipient in the Korean Conflict as well as a...

Mary Poole

Mary Poole

Jan 12, 2015

On Monday, January 12, 2015, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harry Clifton Poole, Jr. Cherished sister-in-law of Barbara Johnson. Loving mother of Charles Sr. (Dwana), Steven and Robert. Devoted grandmother of Charles Jr., Arthur, Eric, Amey Kay, Kathy, Tina, Kimberly, Amanda and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving family, friends and neighbors. Family...

Katherine Conrad

Katherine Conrad

Jan 12, 2015

On January 12, 2015, of Brentwood, MD. Loving wife of the late Thomas S. Conrad. Loving mother of Christine (Doug) Dearie, Eileen (Steve) Mitchell, Mary Katherine (Ed) Roach, Jean (David) Blorstad and Carolyn (Ed) Harris; sister of Karl (Mary) Luckner. 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren also survive. During WWII she assembled bombers in Harrisburg, PA. During her career she...

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