Obituaries

Sep 29, 2025

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Helene Marie Pandelides, age 82, on September 29, 2025.

Helene’s bright smile, sharp wit, and caring personality left a lasting impression on all those who knew her. Born in 1943 in New York to Hyman and Jean Leder, Helene was raised with a large extended loving family. She was...

Sep 28, 2025

Lemuel W. Reed, Jr., 89, of Highland, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Born on February 24, 1936, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Margaret Garren and Lemuel W. Reed, Sr. Affectionately known as Lem, he is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine, and their children: Eric, Timothy (Andrea), and Michelle Reed. He...

Sep 24, 2025

Edward Joseph Rosiak, born on September 20, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware, was sent to his eternal home on September 24, 2025, in Laurel, MD, after suffering a long illness.  He passed away peacefully at home with his wife of over 45 years, Bonnie Rosiak.  He was the oldest beloved son of his predeceased parents, Edward and Dolores Rosiak.  He...

Sep 22, 2025

John Byron Smyth passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 in Silver Spring, Maryland just 3 days shy of his 88th birthday.

Born September 25, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, John was the only child of Yvonne and Willam (Bill) Smyth.  He was raised in NY and was active duty in the Air Force.  He and his first...

Sep 12, 2025

Christopher “Chris” Lee Marrow February 8, 1955 – September 12, 2025

Christopher ‘Chris’ Lee Marrow, age 70, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away at home on September 12, 2025, after a life lived fully and boldly.

Born February 8, 1955, Chris was the son of Louise and Harry Marrow and grew up with his brothers,...

Sep 10, 2025

Clyde Milton Douglass died peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 80. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Amato, and her husband Michael; grandchildren Luke, Connor, Shane, and Kevin; and Wilma Parrish Douglass. He was preceded in death by his partner, Carolyn Lee.

Born on March 23, 1945, in Salem, Missouri, Clyde was the...

Sep 7, 2025

Donald James Enright of Glenwood, MD died peacefully on Sunday, September 7. He was 86 years old.

Don was a committed family man, and he is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Theresa Louise Enright.

Together, Don and Theresa have raised four children: Kimberly, Wendi, Donald II [Amy], and Thomas [Alice].

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Sep 7, 2025

Born January 13, 1933 Norman Charles “Charlie” Dyer was the oldest of 5 children and only son of Mary (Schroth) Dyer and Charles Dyer. A Washington DC native, he grew up roaming the Capitol Hill NE neighborhood where he attended St Joseph’s Elementary School, served as an Altar Boy, and boxed and played basketball at the Boys & Girls...

Aug 31, 2025

On August 31, 2025, William “Bill” J. McKenna passed away peacefully in Fulton, Maryland.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he has served as a Captain in the United States Naval Reserves for 22 years. Following his military career, he earned his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg, where afterwards he became an entrepreneur and a pioneer in the television media...

Aug 27, 2025

Claudio Cortes Flage, resident of Laurel, MD passed away on August 27, 2025 at the age of 60.  He was born in Santiago, Chile, son of Miguel Cortes and Victoria Slimming.  Survived by his wife Eileen Cruz Flage and children Vanessa and Alyssa.  He is also survived by his brother Patricio (Pato) Cortes, Tía Margaret (Donald), Cousins Elizabeth (Adam),...

Aug 18, 2025

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Dr. Neil Munindra Etwaroo

(1953-2025)

Dr. Neil Munindra Etwaroo, 71, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland surrounded by his wife, daughters, and sons-in-law. Born on November 1, 1953, in Port Mourant,...

Aug 16, 2025

William (Billy) Lee Conner begin his life on March 5, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland.  He was the eldest of two sons of Purcell and Hazel Harding.  Billy loved life. He was determined to live it his way and he lived it to the fullest until he was suddenly called home to rest eternally with his Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Aug 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marty Drain

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Marty Drain of Clarksville, Maryland, on Friday, August 15, 2025. Marty’s charismatic presence touched the lives of family, friends, and all who had the immense privilege to know him.

Born on March 20, 1959, in Washington, DC, to Martin and Isabel...

Aug 13, 2025

Darlene Ann Sweeney,  74

Our beloved sister and friend Darlene Ann Sweeny passed away peaceably on August 13, 2025, at the Harmony Hall Assisted Living Facility in Columbia, Maryland with family and friends present.  She had dementia but it was the impact of recent serious illnesses that led to her passing.  But up to the end her...

Aug 6, 2025

Charles William Schoppet, age 86, passed away in Columbia, Maryland on August 6, 2025.

He was born on December 1, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania son of George and Gertrude (nee DeSoi) Schoppet.

He moved to Maryland in 1963 and worked as an electronic technician for the Federal Government at NASA and the Naval Research Laboratory...

Aug 6, 2025

It is with human sorrow but heavenly joy that the family of Rayma Chase Hyatt-Solis share the news of her passing while resting comfortably at her home in Columbia Maryland. Born on December 13, 1939, in Clarksville Arkansas, Rayma went peacefully to be with our Lord on August 6, 2025. She was surrounded by love, family, friends and her...

Aug 5, 2025

Henry Charles Kramer passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, after a brief but valiant battle, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 13, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland. That snowy Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for Henry—and for the world. Despite an inauspicious start when the doctor accidentally dropped him at...

Aug 4, 2025

Stanley Misorek (78) peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 4, 2025, in Columbia, Maryland. He was born in 1946 to John and Tessie Misorek in Duryea, Pennsylvania. Stanley was a member of Saint Louis Church in Clarksville, Maryland for the last 40 years.

Stanley attended University of Scranton (Bachelor of Science), Loyola College (Master...

Aug 4, 2025

On August 4, 2025, Bernard J. Callahan Jr., affectionately known as Bernie, passed away peacefully at his home in Fulton, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family, and is now in God’s embrace. He was 88 years old.

Bernie was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor. He was cherished for his ever-present...

Aug 1, 2025

James Edward Slevin Jr. passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. He was born in Jackson Heights, Queens on February 16, 1951 as the first child of James Slevin Sr., a World War II veteran and New York City police officer, and Eileen Corkery Slevin, a school secretary. Jim was raised in New Hyde Park, Long Island where he...