Obituaries

Carmen Alverez Jacobsen

Jul 2, 2021

Carmen Jacobsen, 98, of Silver Spring Maryland, passed away on Friday July 2, at 12:30 am in Fulton, Maryland.

Carmen was born in Asturias, Spain on July 27, 1922. She was adopted by Maria Garcia as an infant. Maria’s husband passed away prior to Carmen being adopted. Her full name was Ana Maria del Carmen Alverez Garcia....

Reece Hendrix Mitchell, Jr.

Jun 30, 2021

On 30 June 2021, Reece H Mitchell Jr, 92, of Quinton, Va and most recently of Brookeville, Md, passed away.

Reece was born in 1928 to Reece Sr and Emma in DelRay Beach, Florida. He was a Navy Veteran and a member of a number of aviation organizations, including the EAA and QBs, as part of his...

Juan "John" Noberto Nieves, Jr.

Jun 18, 2021

John Nieves of Ellicott City, MD, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, at his home on June 18th, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

John was born February 8, 1940 in New York City. He was raised in New York City, growing up near Central Park, close to the location of...

Peter Lennon

Jun 10, 2021

Columbia, MD — Peter Lennon passed Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 82, following a brief illness. He leaves behind his twin sister Eileen Murray; his five children --Elizabeth, Michael, Peter, Paul, and David; nine loving grandchildren--Diego, Pablo, Isabella, Cristina, Catalina, Mariana, Sophia, “Pauly” and Alexander--as well as an extended web of family and friends.

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Robert Marshall Free

Jun 4, 2021

On Friday, June 4, 2021 our beloved Robert, husband, father, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord Jesus. Robert, a native Washingtonian, was born December 7, 1951 to Harold Gus and Margaret Mary Goerdt Free in Bethesda, Maryland. He was one of six children and lived his entire childhood in Bethesda and graduated from Walt Whitman...

Trina Marie Thorne

Jun 4, 2021

Trina Thorne, of Columbia, MD, passed away at her home on June 4th, 2021 with her family by her side. As a mother, grandmother, career woman and woman of faith, she is best remembered for her loving heart, thoughtfulness, empathy and laughter. Nothing made her happier than being at the beach, reading, spending time with her family and friends ...

John Clarence Wetzel

Jun 3, 2021

On Thursday, June 3, 2021, John Wetzel, beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend, passed on to rest in peace after a valiant fight against cancer. His fight to the end showed how much he loved life, family and friends.  As an attorney, John will be remembered for his attention to detail and ability to explain the most complex concepts...

Mary Ann (Prosser) Mastroianni

May 31, 2021

Mary Ann (Prosser) Mastroianni of Glenwood, MD passed away from heart failure at the age of 83.  She went peacefully with family by her side.  Mary Ann was born July 28, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to Clyde Wilson Prosser and Barbara Ellen (McCaffrey) Prosser.  She was preceded by her husband, Dr. Thomas Owen Mastroianni, her brother, Clyde “Buggs” Wilson...

William E Seipel

May 23, 2021

William Seipel passed away on May 23rd, 2021 at the age of 22. Although William’s significant disabilities and health issues made old age unlikely, his death from illness was both sudden and unexpected. William is the son of Bob and Julia Seipel and was born under difficult circumstances in Augusta, Georgia, before moving with his family to Maryland via...

Shu-Mei Shih Cheng

May 20, 2021

We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. 12540 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, Maryland 21029 on Friday May 28 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Interment private.

Darrell "Bear" Trout Hummer

May 20, 2021

Darrell “Bear” Hummer passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021 at his home in Glenwood, Maryland, after valiantly enduring multiple hereditary illnesses the last 33 years.  Bear leaves behind his beloved wife Marilyn and devoted Service Dog Gracie Mae.  He is also survived by his sister Barbara, nephew Jeff and niece Leeta.  He is preceded in death by his...

Mary Jean Gaines

May 13, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jean Gaines (Murphy), 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on May 13, 2021.  Mary was born in Washington D.C. to Lucille White and James Bartholomew Murphy on November 25th, 1933. As a lifelong resident of the DC metro area, Mary enjoyed frequent trips to Ocean City, MD, shopping on the...

Frances Warfield Parrack

May 10, 2021

Frances Warfield Parrack, age 78, passed away suddenly at home in Silver Spring, MD, on May 10, 2021. Francie, as she was known, was a dedicated quilter, knitter, collector and friend and helper to many in the community. She is survived by her loving husband Ray; daughters Janice Parrack and Christine Parrack Shields (Alan); grandchildren Parker and Alaina.  Francie...

Samir Samih Ghniem

May 10, 2021

Samir Samih Ghniem, 76, returned to his heavenly home on May 10, 2021 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Samir was Born in Haifa, Palestine on March 13, 1945 and started his life journey...

Helen Poulos Walter

May 9, 2021

Helen Poulos Walter, born November 13, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, to John and Anastasia Ntassos Poulos (Tsioplakis) of Hightstown, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, May 9, Mother’s Day, at the age of 93.

Helen was raised in Hightstown, New Jersey and graduated from Hightstown High School in 1943.  She attended Rider College in Trenton, New Jersey,...

Paul John Martein

May 6, 2021

On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Paul John Martein of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away at age 86.  Paul was born in Washington, D.C. on September 12, 1934, to Jane C. (Rowe) and Pierce B. Martein.

Paul was raised in a challenging neighborhood in the District of Columbia in the 1940s.  Paul had a spirited youth and entered...

Sharon Lee (Thornton) Hasenauer

May 4, 2021

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Roger Harold Lawson

Apr 30, 2021

Pink petals and seeds floated past Roger Lawson’s hospital window when he died on April 30, 2021, in the embrace of his wife of 63 years, Mary. It was a fitting tribute to a man who’d devoted more than eight decades to cherishing flowers and family.

Born on January 21, 1937, Roger began cultivating tuberous begonias when...

Robert Lee Helton, Jr.

Apr 18, 2021

 On Sunday April 18, 2021 loving husband, father and grandfather Robert Lee Helton, Jr. of Burtonsville passed away at age 64. 

 Robert was born on April 5, 1957 to Robert and Thelma (nee Thomas) Helton, Sr. He was raised in Beltsville and Graduated from High Point High School in 1975. In 1979 he married Deborah Coon. 

 Robert was most proud of the...

Raymond Louis Beers

Apr 9, 2021

On April 9, 2021, Raymond “Ray” Louis Beers of Clarksville, MD passed away peacefully at home after successfully surviving five heart surgeries since 2018. He recently relocated to Maryland, from Florida, to be closer to his loving family and to his Johns Hopkins physicians. Ray was born in 1933 in Marion, Indiana to Lucy D. Andrew and Raymond E....