Obituaries for Families Served

George Frederick Schafer

Jan 27, 2017

George was born in Glendale, Queens, New York on Christmas Day, 1942.  He passsed away at his home with Kathryn at his side in Riderwood Village, Silver Spring, MD, from complications related to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).  He was in hospice care for the last eight weeks.

George leaves behind Kathrym Schafer, his loving wife of 52...

Theresa C. (Ifekwunigwe) Egbue

Jan 26, 2017

Theresa Chitom Egbue (80), Passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 26th at Casey House in Rockville, Maryland. Theresa was one of 5 children born to the late Aaron and Florence Ifekwunigwe on June 16, 1936 in Nnando, Anambra State, Nigeria. Theresa attended primary school in Anambra State, Nigeria and Women’s Teaching College in Umuahia, Nigeria. In...

Helene Patricia Verbickas

Jan 23, 2017

Helene Patricia Verbickas, age 84, of Silver Spring, Maryland, went home to the Lord on Monday, January 23.

Helene grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut.  She also lived in New York, New Jersey and Arizona prior to her relocation to Silver Spring.  She retired from the teaching profession, having taught in New York City, New Jersey, and on...

Sandra L. Pyle

Jan 23, 2017

Sandra grew up in Allentown Pennsylvania . Her family moved to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she attended and graduated from  High School. Sandra attended Shenandoah College of Music and was an accomplished vocalist and pianist. Sandra enjoyed sports and was an avid bowler.Sandra raised her family in the Washington area and is survived by three children, Michael, Kathleen and Todd...

Dale Robert Elkins

Jan 21, 2017

Beloved son of Dorothy E. Elkins and the late Floyd A. Elkins; loving brother of his twin, Diana R. Weber, and Lynn A. (Donna) Elkins; also survived by many other relatives. He was a graudate of High Point High School in Beltsville, MD. After graduation he served in the Army as an artist, illustrator. He was a graduate of...

Edward Ki Tok Kim

Jan 21, 2017

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Steve Illar

Jan 21, 2017

Steve Illar a retired Electrical Engineer from Beltsville, MD died after a short illness.  Steve was born in Daisytown, PA on October 25, 1925 to Hungarian immigrant parents, Louis Sr. and Mary Illar.  The youngest of four children: Louis Jr, Helen, and Mary.  His family later moved to Richeyville, PA.

He served in the U.S Army Air...

Edna (Smith) Padgett

Jan 20, 2017

Edna moved into her house in Berwyn Heights in 1965 and refused to ever leave it. Hers was the first house on the block, and she is the last remaining original owner. She knew all her neighbors and loved to help them out. Edna was very involved with her community, from participating in parades, to communicating with the mayor's...

Margaret V. Keimig

Jan 18, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Felix J. Keimig; mother of Lori Nichols, Joseph (Mary) Keimig, Regina Jenkins and Michael (Kate) Keimig; loving companion of Larry Stewart; grandmother of Christopher Keimig, John Keimig, Joseph Keimig, Caroline Greenbaum, Joshua Jenkins, Jacob Nichols, Kate Nichols, Madeline Keimig, Hayden Nichols, Evan Keimig, Brennan Keimig and Allison Keimig; great-grandmother of Felix Keimig and Ingrid...

Lois (Mcbride) Rodriguez

Jan 17, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Raymond Edward Rodriguez; loving mother of Janet (Jim) Adams, and Gail (Tom) Wikoff; grandmother of Jason, Matthew, Eric Adams, Sarah and Robert Dredger, great grandmother of Jacob, Owen, Wesley Adams, Scarlett, and Oliver Seaton; sister of Jack McBride,Gerald McBride, the late Donald McBride and Jane Reggie.

Charitable donations may be made to:

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Vera L (Sargent) Poist-King

Jan 16, 2017

Wife of the late Hohman J. Poist; mother of J. Bruce (Caroline) King; grandmother of Stephen D. King and Jeffrey (Jennifer Laveglia) King; great-grandmother of Jadyn and Joseph; sister of the late Lewis Sargent, Mildred Rabbit, Anna Scaggs, and Gerald Sargent.

Charitable donations may be made to:

American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City...

Barbara A. Talbott

Jan 15, 2017

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Lester Elwyn Gross, Jr.

Jan 13, 2017

Beloved father of Leslie T. Moore, Lester E. Gross, III., Lisa (Frank) M. Malone, and Lionel (Ayisha) E. Gross ; grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 2, He is also survived by 3 sisters,1 brother, several nieces, nephews, and friends; preceded in death by 1 brother.

Donald Cleveland Thomas

Jan 13, 2017

Beloved husband of the late Gladys Thomas; loving father of Donna (Richard) Swann, and Donald (Terry) Thomas, Jr.; grandfather of Chrystal, Dale, Tiffanie, and Asheley; great-grandfather of Kane, Aubrie, and  Donovan; brother of Lois Thomas, and Douglas (Carla) Thomas; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

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