Obituaries

Jul 23, 2024

Seymour "Mickey" Mickenberg passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 23, 2024 in his own bed. He is survived by his younger brother, Norman, his children, Linda, Jay and Ellen, his grandchildren, Rachel, Eddie, Jason and Lawren and his great-granddaughter, Madison. Mickey was a family-man. He and his wife, Shirley (deceased), were married almost 60 years. His greatest pleasure came...

Jul 19, 2024

Victor M. Melgar (1993-2024)

Our beloved Victor passed away peacefully in his sleep the early morning hours of July 19, 2024.

Victor was born in El Salvador but raised in Silver Spring, MD from an early age. He was the first grandchild on both his mother & father's side. He was the oldest of his...

Jul 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Mohan Kumar Jaley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 13, 2024

With great sorrow, the Jenkins Family announces the passing of their beloved Mother, Margaret Jean Booty-Jenkins. Maggie was born and raised in New Jersey, moving to College Park, Maryland when she married her husband of 40 years, John Gil-fischer Jenkins. Maggie's passion in life was her children, and she excelled professionally in her Administrative career at the University of...

Jul 12, 2024

Margaret Lubanga, a beloved mother, jajja, sister, auntie, and friend, passed away July 12, 2024, with her daughters, Deborah and Layla, by her side.

Margaret was born July 12, 1959, in Kampala, Uganda. During her early childhood, she spent time living in London, New York City, and Washington DC as her father’s work commitments brought the family...

Jul 9, 2024

Edward “Ed” Gray Burton, a proud Korean War veteran of the United States Marine Corps, peacefully passed away on July 9. He was born on October 3,1933 in Danville Virginia, but grew up in College Park Maryland.

Ed is survived by his devoted wife of over 70 years, Eunice Burton; daughter, Sandi Yakupkovic; Son Paul (Scott) Burton;...

Jun 30, 2024

Thelma Hailey Folks, 96, died peacefully at Casey House Hospice in Rockville, MD, on June 30, 2024, as a result of injuries suffered in a fall. Born May 18, 1928, in VA, Thelma was a resident of Silver Spring, MD, for over 70 years. She graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, DC, and worked for many years at...

Jun 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of James “Jimmie” William Mitchell of Silver Spring, MD announces his passing on the evening of Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the age of 91 in Hyattsville, MD.

Jimmie is survived by his cousins, Carol Geisler of Haines City, FL; Alan Peed of Tallahassee, FL; and Micky Pirrone of...

Jun 23, 2024

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, wife of Bobby Stiles; mother of Steven Stiles and the late Susan Waldren; loving granny of Samantha Nicole, Luke Joseph, and Kylie Abigail; sister of Hazel Collier, Joseph Kennedy, the late Everett Kennedy, Harold Kennedy, Paul Kennedy, Ralph Kennedy, Gladys Collier, Frances Wierzbicki, and Loreen Gori; also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, loving...

Jun 22, 2024

Dr. Donald Steel, “Don”, cherished family man, Professor Emeritus, Hall of Fame athlete, and award-winning gardener, passed away peacefully at his home in Adelphi, Maryland on June 22, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on June 13, 1933, in Trenton, New Jersey.

Don was predeceased by his loving wife, Narissa Steel, his parents, James...

Jun 22, 2024

On Saturday, June 22, 2024

Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Silcott; father of Allan (Lori), Dinah, Kim (Dink), the late John, and Michael; grandfather of Ashley (Justin), Ryan, Dustin, Kacie, Little John, Alison, Jason and Patrick; great-grandfather of Devin, Avery and Cadence.

He loved working on cars and was avid motorcycle rider of Harley...

Jun 15, 2024

Family and Friends are encouraged to meet at George Washington Cemetery on Wednesday, June 19, between 1:45 and 2:00 PM

Jun 13, 2024

Mollie Sue May Pace passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. Devoted teacher for the District of Columbia Public School system, she was also an exceptional mother to her surviving children, Charles, Jr., Tara, and Rodney, who were blessed to have such a loving force in their lives. Mollie was a...

Jun 11, 2024

Querida Madre y Abuela Ana, una madre para todos, fue una amorosa madre, abuela, hermana y amiga. Era conocida por su sentido del humor y compasión. Su legado de bondad por siempre será apreciado por todos los que la conocieron. Ella era el corazón de nuestra familia. La que nos unió a todos con su encanto y...

Jun 11, 2024

Paul J. McGarvey, age 92, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born in Washington, DC, April 4, 1932, to Marjorie Carlin and William McGarvey. He graduated from Gonzaga College High School and Georgetown University School of Law earning his LL.B in 1957.

An esteemed attorney in DC and Maryland, he practiced law...

Jun 11, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Norma Elizabeth Barahona de Colon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 11, 2024

Melissa Gail Daston, known as “Moe” to friends and family, died after a long illness at her home in Laurel, Maryland on June 9, 2024, aged 69. Born on September 8, 1954, in Brockton, Massachusetts, she was the third child of Paul G. Daston and Marie Arhondy Daston. She grew up in North Carolina and Maryland, graduating from Duke...

Jun 9, 2024

Formerly of Baltimore and Bowie, MD, devoted wife of the late Daniel I. Sherry, beloved mother of Ellen, Diane, Carla, Blythe, David and Susan.  Dear sister of the late Irvin, Sidney, Sylan and Herman Mordes.  Loving grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 7.

Contributions may be made to charity of choice or Parkinson’s Foundation.

Jun 6, 2024

John Stacey Poole (1954-2024)

John Stacey Poole,70, of Laurel, MD Died at home June 6, 2024.

John was born May 3, 1954 in Washington, DC to his late parents Charles Dewey Poole Jr. & Mary Norma Poole.

John Graduated from Frederick...

Jun 4, 2024

Francisco  M. Ureña (1955-2024)

Francisco M. Ureña, 68 years old of Laurel, MD peacefully passed away on the night of June 4, 2024.

Francisco was born on 9-23-1955 in the Dominican Republic and was the oldest of his three siblings.

Francisco was such...