Obituaries

Nov 11, 2019

Son of the late William L. and Mary Lee Mortfeld; Brother of Mary E. Williams, Brenda L. Cherba, M. Hannah Gaffigan and the late Susan M. Mortfeld; Devoted companion of Diana Grimley; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

May be made to a charity of your choice

Nov 8, 2019

Emma Jane Busbey Ditman born on November 13th, 1933  at home on her parents’ Laurel, MD farm.  She died peacefully on November 8, 2019 with family around her.

Emma was the beloved wife of Joseph McGill Ditman(deceased) and mother to Mary Rebecca Xenos, Ellen Ruth Richmond-Hearty, Liana Louise Shrader, Joseph McGill Lewis Ditman, John William Ditman, James...

Nov 7, 2019

Corinne Marie Schweiss, 85, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Columbia, MD.

She was born on December 31, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Antoinette Marie Martin and Herman Lafayette Martin.

Corinne graduated from Notre Dame High School and attended...

Nov 5, 2019

husband of Jacqui; father of Micheal, Greg, Alun and Hugh; son of the late Norman Walpole and Evelyn Smith; brother of David, Mark, Rachel, Andrew and Jonathan; also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Nov 5, 2019

John Henry West, Jr of New York City, New York, passed away on Tuesday, November 5th 2019. He was born in Harlem hospital in New York City to John Henry West Senior and Estelle Fields on July 6, 1933. Mr. West had a long and accomplished Military career. He enlisted in the United States Airforce in June 1951 shortly...

Nov 4, 2019

Dr. Lawrence A. Schmid , a Doctor of Theoretical Physics, of Greenbelt, MD, passed away peacefully, on November 4, 2019 at the age of 91. Lawrence was born in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Mildred (Lawrence) Schmid and was the third of four children.  Dr. Schmid graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and went on to earn...

Nov 4, 2019

Beloved wife of Rick Del Tufo; mother of Wayne (Anne) Del Tufo, Lisa (Paul) Johnson, Daniel Del Tufo and Todd (the late Michelle) Del Tufo; grandmother of Alexa (Kevin) Hornik, J.T. Del Tufo, Todd Jon Del Tufo Jr., David Johnson, Casey Johnson, Nathan Del Tufo and Maci Del Tufo; sister of Sandy (Sid) Gritz, and the late Nita and...

Nov 4, 2019

Helen F.Leavitt, 92, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.

She was born in Washington, DC to Joseph Fraser and Helen (Manley) Fraser in 1927. She graduated from Coolidge High School in Washington, DC with the Class of 1945. Following secretarial school she worked for the National Council of Churches and the US...

Nov 3, 2019

Died in her home in Laurel, MD Daughter of Margaret and James Fenn of Prince George’s  County MD.  Sister of Michael Fenn. Survived by Cousins Janet and Richard Spence, John L. Burleson, and Julia M. Seltmann. Also Sister-in-Law Bernadette Fenn, Niece and Nephew Lisa and Frankie Fenn and Grand Niece Leah. Retired from City if Greenbelt Police Depart serving...

Nov 3, 2019

Of Stevensville, MD, passed away on November 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on October 13, 1957 in Washington, DC. He graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, MD and attended the IBEW Local 26 training program where he graduated as a Journeyman Electrician. Tommy was principal owner and founder of Chesapeake Electric, Inc....

Nov 1, 2019

On Friday, November 1, 2019 of College Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Claude Wayne Morris; mother of Cynthia Morris Casey, Holly Higgins and Wayne Morris; sister of James Weedon Jr., the late Patricia Weedon Hook and Andrew Weedon; grandmother of Daniel Casey Jr., Crystal Casey Mullen and Hunter Higgins; great-grandmother of Isabella Casey, Daniel Casey lll, Ellis...

Oct 26, 2019

Man Kei Tam Yuen (83) of Lanham, MD, passed away unexpectedly on October 26th, 2019.

Man Kei (“Nancy/Bui Suen”) was born in Macau on March 23rd, 1936 to Yiu Yin Tam and Ngar Ping Chu. When she was just a toddler, her father passed away.  She grew up with her Tam cousins and continued a close relationship...

Oct 26, 2019

Arelis Altagracia Fernandez passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 after a gradual decline in her health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during her last days of life. Arelis was born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, and made her way to the United States in her early 20’s. She lived...

Oct 25, 2019

Ernest Stephen Miller was born July 14, 1922 in Windber, Pennsylvania to Hungarian immigrants, Joseph and Esther Miller (Molnar).  He shared memories of attending a predominantly Hungarian church growing up and of his mother singing about Jesus as she cleaned house.   Ernest graduated from Olney High School and went on to Strayer Business School, both in Philadelphia, PA.

Oct 22, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mavis U. (Turner) Roper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 19, 2019

Jeanne Ave Guiland Sahibzada passed away peacefully and quietly on October 18, 2019.

Ave lit up so many hearts with her smile. And, oh, what a smile! She was the epitome of a life well lived. She was the quintessence of fun, spontaneity, generosity of spirit and heart. She made it her life's mission to not be...

Oct 16, 2019

Archie Ruben McGinthy, 89, of Pflugerville, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at The Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Park, TX.

Archie was born Monday, March 24, 1930 in Rector, AR, one of seven children born to the late Alford McGinthy and the late Clara Wilkins McGinthy.

He is survived by his...

Oct 14, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Rita M. Perkins, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on October 14th, 2019.

Born in Forest City North Carolina May 18th 1949, she was the beloved mother of Cara, and proud grandmother of Kelsey and Mason.

Rita grew up in...

Oct 14, 2019

OBITUARY Prince Peter Kangoma was born on November 2, 1948 in Freetown, Sierra Leone to N’gardie Conteh and Thomas Kangoma. Prince as he was commonly known was an altar server at the St. Anthony Church where he attended the parish primary School for boys in Brookfields, Freetown.

After completing five years at St. Edwards Secondary...

Oct 14, 2019

On Monday, October 14, 2019 Charles L. Hudson, beloved husband of the late Ann (Leete) Hudson and dad to three children, passed away. Charley was born October 24, 1924 in Ironshire, MD to Charles Martin and Mabel (Dunlap) Hudson. They moved to Snow Hill, MD when Lingo, as he was always known in the family, was 18 months. While...