Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Frieda Helene Hartley passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 12th, 2024. She was 94 years old and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Born on November 6th, 1930, in Heidelberg, Germany, Frieda was the beloved daughter of Ernst and Johanna Schmitt.In 1950, Frieda captured the heart of an American soldier named Kenneth...

Dec 11, 2024

Dec 8, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

Michael Dennis Sondheimer, aged 64 of Stevensville, Maryland passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 6, 2024.

He was born on January 23, 1960, at Price George's County Hospital in Cheverly, MD.

He worked as a crafter at PRS Guitars. In his free time, Mike was an avid gardener and loved spending time tinkering with old cars.

Mike is survived by...

Nov 23, 2024

Maria de Lourdes Mendes Teles was born on March 25, 1947, in Rachol, Goa, India, to Filomena Teles and Miguel Xavier Mendes. From a young age, Maria exhibited a zest for life, a love for learning, and a deep sense of care for others.

She began her education at the Immaculate Girls High School in Panjim, Goa, where she excelled academically...

Nov 22, 2024

Nov 16, 2024

Thomas P. Jordan passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, following a long illness. Thomas was the beloved husband of Linda Ifft Jordan; father of Christopher (Holly) Jordan and Caitlin Jordan; grandfather of Mikayla, Zoey and Willlow Jordan; and brother of Edward Jordan, Rita (Joe) Thompson and Elaine “Petie” (Sam) Hance. Thomas was also survived by many nieces, nephews, family...

Nov 16, 2024

Catherine Frederick (aka Kate) passed away on Nov. 16, 2024. Her primary/secondary education years took place in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. She entered the Congregation of Holy Cross novitiate where she received a bachelor's degree at St. Mary's College, Notre Dame Indiana. Upon graduation, she served as a teacher in various locations in the United States and then went...

Nov 15, 2024

Nov 12, 2024

Beatrice R. Berry was born on January 29, 1934 in Baltimore County to the late Edward and Beatrice Gray.

 She grew up and was educated in the Baltimore County School System. Beatrice retired in 2003 from Marriott Inc. after serving for 10 years.

Beatrice was affiliated with Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church but was a member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church.

She was...

Nov 11, 2024

May the angels lead you to paradise, may the martyrs come to welcome you

 and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. 

May the choirs of angels welcome you and where Lazarus is poor no longer may you find eternal rest. 



Al paraíso te conduzcan los ángeles, a tu llegada te reciban los mártires y

 te conduzcan a la ciudad...

Nov 7, 2024

Mary Alice Collins was called home to our Lord on November 7, 2024, at the age of 91 years old. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a faithful Catholic and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. 

Mary was born and raised in Washington, DC, the third eldest of six daughters. At the age of 24, Mary...

Nov 6, 2024

Jim Pado was born on August 6, 1976. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Carol (nee Goldenberg) and his brother Matthew and others in his extended family...

James died unexpectedly on November 6, 2024. He grew up in Port Tobacco, Maryland, graduating with academic honors from McDonough High School in 1994. He attended the University of Pittsburg at Johnstown...

Nov 2, 2024

On Saturday, November 2nd, Sandra Lee Potter, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 79.Sandra was born Sandra Moore on April 8, 1945, in West Baldwin, Maine. She moved to Maryland around 1970 and married her late husband, Robert Potter Sr., in 1975.Together, Sandra and Robert raised four sons: Scott Cropper, Robert Jr., Timothy Potter, and Christopher...

Oct 28, 2024

On Monday October 28th, 2024, Grigori I. Chulaki, passed away. Grigori (Greg) lived a short but immensely full life. He cherished so many deep and lasting friendships with people of different interests, personalities and walks of life. It is difficult to list all the occupations he had taken to throughout the course of his life: DJing, woodwork, elder care and...

Oct 25, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we share the peaceful passing of Diane Tuckman March 24,1935 - October 25, 2024 at 89 years old. She is survived by her children Ian Tuckman and Valerie Lynn as well as her grandchildren Danielle and Alexander Lynn, Melanie Robertson and Tatiana Baldyga. The current plan (to be confirmed tomorrow morning) is that the...

Oct 20, 2024

It is with great sadness we extend that our Mother, Jane Smidinger (87) passed away on Sunday afternoon. She fought a courageous battle with advanced chronic lung disease for many years –never a smoker—and for the past half-decade, she was also compromised with CMML (Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia). Jane is survived by her sole sibling Dave Burkholder, her two children Eric...

Oct 14, 2024

Rena June Sawyer Brewrink, born on July 23, 1931, in Orono, Maine and formerly a 55-year resident of Berwyn Heights, MD and the past 11 years at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, MD died peacefully on October 14, 2024 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Brewrink. 

For many years Rena was active and...

2024

On October 9, 2024, William Dettwiller Stroker (known as “Billy Dett” in the early years and then “Billy Blue Eyes” and eventually just “Bill”) died at the age of 86 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Loving husband to Mary Ann Stroker, devoted father to Katherine Stroker (Charles Betancourt), and proud grandfather of William and Sam Betancourt, Bill is also survived by...

Oct 7, 2024

Christopher Adams passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2024. Chris was born in 1971 and attended DeMatha Catholic High School '90. He is survived by his mother, Barbara, one aunt, Frances, one uncle, Bill, and three cousins. He is also survived by many, many friends. He delivered for UPS for many years and was beloved by his customers....