Obituaries for Families Served

Jan 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Madrina Wacu Thuo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Madrina Wacu Thuo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 14, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Von Bargen of Berwyn Heights, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his home on January 14, 2024, at the age of 77 after a short battle with pneumonia. Ken was a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

Ken was born on April 14, 1946, to Francis and Mary Catherine Von Bargen of Dayton, Ohio. After...

Jan 9, 2024

James Franklin Armiger Jr., affectionately known as Frank, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024. Frank was born August 22, 1934 in Pindell, MD, to the late James F. Armiger, Sr., and Irma Elizabeth (nee Catterton) Armiger. He was raised on a tobacco farm and was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church until 1961. He was preceded in...

Jan 8, 2024

beloved husband of Mary "Marcie"; father of Scott and Steve (Margaret); grandfather of Steve Jr., Brittney, Grace, Max and Caiden; brother of Michael (Theresia); also survived by many loving family members and friends.

Jan 7, 2024

husband of 47 years to the late Charlene Diggs; mother of Julius "Tony" Diggs; son of the late Vernon M. and Caddie M. Diggs.

Jan 5, 2024

On Friday January 5, 2024, Jackie Lee Prince, Jr. of Laurel, Maryland

passed away peacefully at the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane.

Jackie was born July 9, 1947, grew up in Beltsville, MD attended

High Point High School.  He joined the US Navy in...

Jan 1, 2024

Lillian (May) Shrive Mizzer passed away peacefully on January 1 st , 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 97 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest and son Ernest Jr. She is survived by her son Douglas (wife, Cheryl Ann Mizzer). She was the proud grandmother of four. Melissa, Rebecca, Samantha and Deborah. She...

Dec 28, 2023

On Thursday, December 28, 2023 Donald Lawrence McVearry passed at his home in Catonsville.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Phyllis Emmart McVearry. He is survived by his sons Stephen (Frances), Scott (Julie), Mark (Karen) and Robert (Rick); loving grandfather of Brittany, Michael, Emma, Amanda, Madeline and Daniel.

On Saturday, January 13...

Dec 21, 2023

Devoted Father and Grandaddy

Shelton Jackson Turner, 86, passed away on December 21st, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Shelton was born on April 7th, 1937, in Nash County, North Carolina to Rosa and Edgar Turner. Shelton married his elementary school sweetheart,...

Dec 17, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Rajesh "Babu" Stephen Andrews. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 13, 2023

Loretta Ravenscroft, 93, of College Park, MD, passed away on December 13th, 2023.

She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Ravenscroft and her daughter, Barbara Dwyer.

She enjoyed spending time in her hometown in Northern Neck, VA. She was thoughtful, charismatic, and had a great sense of humor, and she will be dearly missed.

Dec 13, 2023

Ronald D. Taylor, 80 of Frostburg, MD passed away December 13, 2023. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, lawrence and Margaret, Brother Gary and Daughter Tracy. Ron is survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara, Daughter Kim and son In laws Dean and Frank. Grandchildren, Megan ( Tristin) Justin ( Jen) Lauren ( Josh) and Jacob,...

Dec 13, 2023

On December 13, our family changed. Our beautiful Betty, our incredible Mom, our devoted Mom-Mom, passed peacefully at the age of 94. Betty was a force. She laughed hard and she loved hard. Really hard.

Family was her priority. Always wondering how everyone was, where everyone was, and if they got home safely. She was...

Dec 10, 2023

Sarah Catherine Covington Crooke

November 22, 1933 - December 10, 2023

On November 22, 1933, Sarah Catherine Covington was born on the Lucas farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Sarah was the sixth of nine children, the youngest girl born in the midst of five boys....

Dec 10, 2023

Alton “Rock” Marston, 73, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Alton was born on July 20, 1950 in Alexandria, VA. He was the son of the late Alton G. Marston, Sr. & Dorothy Fravel Marston of Maurertown, VA.

He leaves behind his wife Debra “Debbie” Marston and daughter, Ashley Marston of Silver Spring, MD,...

Dec 8, 2023

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Mary Becker

November 16, 1931 – December 8, 2023

Kathleen (Kathy) Mary Burkley was born November 16, 1931 in Lakewood, Ohio to Arthur W. and Kathleen E. Burkley. She was the first of three children and had two younger brothers, Art and Lew. Kathy grew up in a musically...

Dec 3, 2023

Mario Roberto Borroto, also known as Mayi, passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of 71 in Bel Air, Maryland. He was born on March 5, 1952, in Habana, Cuba. Mayi was a very kind- hearted and family-oriented individual, always caring and loving towards his loved ones. He was a hardworking and passionate person who dedicated himself...

Nov 30, 2023

On November 30, 2023, surrounded by her daughters and with immense clarity and grace Lois Gertrude Harshaw passed away.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ralph and Gertrude Votapek, Lois would fondly reminisce about her childhood and time spent on her mother’s family farm.

Lois graduated from Milwaukee-Downer College where she was a member of the...

Nov 28, 2023

Virginia Bray of Beltsville MD for over 55 years died peacefully in her sleep November 28, 2023.  Virginia was born August 21, 1936 in Washington DC., the daughter of Adolph and Virginia Peel.   She is survived by her children Debbie May (Jeff), Brenda Moore, (Jeff), Robert Bray (Jan) and J.T. Bray.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Charlotte...