All Obituaries

Anthony Walter Rich passed away peacefully at his home in Thurmont, Maryland, on July 17, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1964, in Silver Spring, Maryland, to Joyce and Paul Rich. He was raised in Beltsville and attended Laurel High School. Tony began his work career as a concrete laborer and rose to the level of foreman, eventually becoming self-employed with his own concrete business. Tony enjoyed many hobbies. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and spending time in his yard...

Pratt Johnstone “Jim” Chroniger, 91, of Shiloh passed away on Sunday evening July 11, 2021 at home. Pratt, who was also known as Jim or Jimmy by those who knew him best, was born in Washington, DC to Alfred Greeves Chroniger and Elsie Mae Wormersely Chroniger on November 8, 1929.  He graduated from Bladensburg (MD) High School followed by a 4-year apprenticeship with the Joint Carpenters Apprentice Council in Washington, DC.  He married Rose Winifred Dean on June 9,...

On Friday July 9, 2021, Hector Carrillo died peacefully in his home at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Delia Carrillo, and his children, Linda Goldson, Tony Villacis, Camille Smith and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739  Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Friday, July 30th, 2021 from 4 to 8pm. A service will be at Gasch’s on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 10am. Interment will follow at George...

On Sunday, July 4th, 2020, at the age of 67, of Berwyn Heights, MD. Survived by her husband, Leroy Worsley, Jr. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 4 to 8pm. A funeral service will be held at Gasch's on Wednesday, July 14th at 11am. Burial at George Washington Cemetery.    

Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 10 to 11 a.m. where a service will be held at 11:00 a.m.  Interment tp follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Maryland.    

On Friday, July 2, 2021, Jerry Weese of Lanham, MD passed away.  Jerry was the beloved husband of Shirley, loving father of Julie, James, Jerry Jr., Terri and Donna.  Jerry is also survived by his sister, Sharon; his 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.  Jerry was a lifetime member of Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department.  The family will receive friends on July 9, 2021 from 4pm until 8pm, with a funeral service to be held on July 10th at 9:30am, both at...

We regret to announce the death of our beloved mother Mrs. Dorine Amollo Odanga-Ragwar who passed on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland, after a brief illness. Dorine Amollo was the wife of the late Charles Ouma Ragwar. She is survived by five sons: Dr. Geoffrey Otieno Ouma, Ochieng Ochiel Ragwar, Oyugi Ragwar, Okinda Ragwar, and Ochola Ayot Ragwar.   She was mother-in-law to Kathryn Regina Ouma and grandmother to Jude Odanga Ouma and...

Mrs. Eleanor M. Conway a long time resident of Hyattsville, MD. Died peacefully on Monday June 28,  2021 of natural causes.  Mrs. Conway was the widow of Neal T. Conway, Sr., the mother of five children, eight grandchildren, ten  great grandchildren and three great great&nb...

Steve Buenning, 71, formerly of Palatine, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 25th at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a valiant fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was surrounded by the love of his wife of 47 years Betty Buenning; his daughter Amy (Kevin) Sturm of Hyattsville; and, son Mark Buenning of North Hollywood, California. Steve was born on November 10, 1949 in Schenectady, New York to Lorenz J. and Margaret S. Buenning. He graduated from high school in Darien, Connecticut, and received...

Jack Bennett Giove passed away, at the age of 92, on Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at Doctors Hospital in New Carrollton following a long battle with COPD.  Jack was known by many of his close friends as “Rocky”, and was born and raised in Riverdale, MD. He was the son of John A Giove and Gladys (Taylor) Giove.  He leaves his sons, Michael Giove, Daniel Giove, Eric Giove, Danny Davis, Terry Davis, and daughters Sandra Giove, and Deborah Dees, and his brothers Richard...