All Obituaries

Leo Lawrence Thomas Sr., 82, of Adelphi, MD passed away on November 15, 2018. Leo was born on April 21, 1936, in Berwyn, MD to the late Ida C. Thomas and John P. Thomas. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Orrison Thomas, and two children, Leo (Dorothea) Thomas and Tammy (James) Reynolds. He was predeceased by four brothers. He had three sisters.  Leo graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1955. After graduation, he served a carpenter...

Margarita McLaughlin, age 90, passed away on November 11, 2018. She was born June 10, 1928 in Havana, Cuba to Armando and Mercedes Cremata. Her passion was her work as a gourmet chef for over 40 years, and she loved spending time with her family and friends. Margarita was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, and her siblings, Aldolfina Cremata, Armando Cremata and Iraida Sierra. She is survived by her two brothers, Carlos Cremata and Mario Cremata, her 2 sisters in law, nieces, nephews,...

On Saturday, November 10, 2018 of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of 59 years to Eleanor Pearson. Loving father of Michael (Lisa) Pearson, Cindy (Drayson) Burns, Teresa (Mike) Maxwell, Sue (Chris) Modica, Bobby (Christi) Pearson, and Sandy (John) Najmy. Cherished Pop-Pop of 15; great-grandfather of nine. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus #2809. Friends may call at Ascension Catholic Church, 12700 Lanham-Severn Road, Bowie, MD on Friday, November 16 from 1 PM until Mass...

Michael Stephen Brindzik, age 74, passed away on November 7, 2018 in Lanham MD.  He is survived by two sons, Michael Louis Brindzik and Joseph Brindzik.  He was preceded in death by his brother Jonathan Brindzik and will be missed by his second brother Francis Brindzik.  He will also be missed by his granddaughter Christee.  Michael did many things during his lifetime. He especially loved boating, fishing and hunting.  He spent 50 beautiful years...

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 of Riverdale, MD, born in Massachusetts and raised in York, ME. Former wife of the late Howard J. Crymes, Jr. Loving mother of Cathy J. (Donald) Crymes Reep. Sister of William Schofield and the late John and Edward Schofield, Jr. Wonderful aunt of eight nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM. A...

Joyce Mayes, age 74, passed away on November 4, 2018 in Annapolis, MD.  She is survived by her daughters, Angel Tankesley and Elizabeth Holland, and her son, William Mayes.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Rose, Gary, William and Charlie, her daughter-in-law, Claudette, her great grandchildren, Kaden and Katie, and her cousin Jan. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Friday, November 9th from 9 a.m....

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 of Riverdale, MD. Beloved mother of Harry T. (Debbi Kent) Lynch, Jr. and John E. Lynch. Loving grandmother of Brian, Kelli, Travis, and Lauren Lynch. Great-grandmother of Dominik, Alexis, Adrianna, Taylor, Christopher, and Aurora. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas K. Lynch, her daughter-in-law, Debbie Lynch, and her two sisters, Ella May Brown, and Lillian Tisdel. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue,...

James Najeb Bashoor was born in Washington, D.C., on July 14, 1931 to James and Alice Bashoor and was the fourth youngest of seven children. He attended public schools and excelled in sports. He was a champion in track. His family moved from Washington, D.C., to Hyattsville, Maryland after graduating from Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. He loved living in Maryland and took a great deal of pride in building brick flower beds, tool sheds, and taking care of the yard work, including...

James Stephen O’Dea, 90, on Tuesday, October 23, originally of Washington, D.C., and latterly of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann O'Dea, née Dugan; loving father of Sean (Anita) O'Dea and Patrick (Lynn) O’Dea; dear brother of the late William O’Dea, the late Marie Brewer, and the late Patricia Hanson; and loving grandfather of Mary and Aidan. Born in D.C. in October 1928, Steve grew up in the Petworth area of Washington,...

Daniel "Dan" Antonio Díaz-Chicas, 64, of Lanham, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his home.  Daniel is survived by his previous wife, Patricia Ann Díaz, and their 4 children, Daniel Rife (son), Leticia Díaz (daughter), Diana Mendez (daughter), Jonathan Díaz (son) as well as 16 loving grandchildren, 9 siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Daniel was born in Ahuachapn, El Salvador on August 19, 1954 to Felicito and Ana...