All Obituaries

Peggy Zirkle died on February 13, 2019 following a sudden heart attack that occurred on board the MS Queen Victoria at sea during her annual world cruise. She was born in Mt. Jackson, Virginia on July 5, 1929, the daughter of Gordon and Martha Bowman. Her husband, Roy R Zirkle, predeceased her in 1976. Peggy attended Radford University, graduated from the University of Maryland, and taught in Prince George’s county schools for more than 30 years, retiring in 1982. She supported her...

On Sunday, March 10, 2019, Peggy Joyce Maxwell, 80, of Dagsboro, DE and formerly of Lanham, MD died peacefully with her family at her side. Peggy was born in Washington, D.C. on January 16, 1939 to her parents, Gladys Lee and James Albert Mangum. She was the eldest of their four children and the first born female grandchild of the extended Mangum family.  She grew up in Bladensburg, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1956. Peggy married Michael Drake Maxwell, her beloved...

On Monday, March 4, 2019, of Riverdale, MD.  He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his children, Michael Brewer and Joseph (Stephanie) Brewer, and his grandchildren, Samuel, Lucas and Nate.  He is also survived by his siblings, Karen Clark of Colfax, IA, Billie Jessen of Des Moines, IA, Charles Brewer of Indianola, IA, and Bob Brewer of Oskaloosa, IA. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Friday, March 8 from 2 to 4 and 6...

Thomas “Tommy” A. Heaney Jr. Age 38, of Hyattsville, MD. Passed away March 4, 2019. Born November 22, 1980, in La Plata, Maryland to Nioca Smoot and the late Thomas A. Heaney Sr.  Tommy was born and raised in Southern Maryland spending his childhood between Charles and Calvert County. Tommy was a very kind and loving person. Although never one for attention Tommy had no problem making a fool of himself to make another person smile. Tommy had an infectious laugh that radiated life...

Charlene M. Hoffman, age 72, of Hyattsville, MD passed away peacefully at home on March 4. She is preceded in death by her father Charles B. Horner Jr. and mother Erika M. Horner. Wife of the late Michael F. Hoffman. Loving mother of Charles and Cherie (James Groves). Beloved sister to Jacqueline (Mike Zovak). Grandmother of Billy, Erika, Jacob, Sabrina, Nicole, Danielle and 2 great grandchildren.  Later in life married the late Joseph (Frank) Hoffman. Charlene had many loving and...

On Sunday,  March 3, 2019, Ethel Mae Murphy Wright of Washington, DC at the home  of her daughter, Kathryn, entered eternal rest after a long illness.  Ethel is survived by her daughters,  Kathryn Williams and Benita Lewis; four grandchildren, Darrin Williams, Danielle Williams, Lauren Lewis and Lindsay Lewis; three great-grandchildren, Dequawn, Dillion and Olivia; two brothers, George...

Ronnie Buete, age 75, of Cheverly, MD, passed away peacefully on March 1. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betty, son Michael, stepsons David, Michael, and Jeffrey Watkins, and his brother Gary and his family. Ronnie is also survived by seven beloved grandchildren, numerous family members and friends. Ronnie retired from the Prince George’s County Fire Department but continued to work with Koll Distributors for many years. Among his favorite pastimes were fishing,...

On February 27, 2019, Daria L. Melech, of Hyattsville, MD. Wife of the late Jaroslaw Melech. Mother of Roman, Eugene, George (Lydia), Andrew and Christine; sister of Ihor and Orest Poliszczuk. Also surviving are her grandchildren Natalie, Ashley, Sydney and Anya. Friends may call at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017 on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 9am until time of service at 10. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

Mary Hudak of Berwyn Heights, Maryland passed peacefully on February 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Joseph, sons Daniel and Lawrence, grandchildren Amanda and Erik, great grandchildren James and Jaelyn.  A memorial funeral mass will be held March 7, 2019 at 11:00 am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in College Park. Internment private.