Feb 12, 2023

Feb 10, 2023

  Sofia Gomes Duarte, 94, of Riverdale Park, Maryland passed away  peacefully among loved ones at her home on February 10, 2023.  She was born on  October 3, 1928 Azambujeira dos Carros, Portugal to José Françisco and Georgina  Gomes, the youngest of three sisters.  On November 6, 1949 she married her one  love José João Duarte.  Their daughter, and only child, was born on January 4,  1951.     In July of 1966 the family moved to Paris, France to seek greater  opportunities.  On May 15, 1970 her grandson was born.      In August 1971 she immigrated to the United States, joining her husband  who had immigrated earlier to start a new job and prepare their home.  Daughter  and grandson soon followed.  Through thrift and hard work they purchased their  home in Riverdale Park in January 1977.  She worked, ran the household, and  helped raise her grandson.    On August 9, 2006 at the age of 75, she became a citizen of her beloved  United Sates, completing a true American story.  Sofia was driven by her Catholic  faith and her devotion to family.  She loved cheering for the Washington Redskins  and the Men's Portuguese National Soccer team.  Their 2016 European  Championship was a joyous moment!    She is survived by her daughter Lisette Marr, son-in-law William H. Marr,  grandson Nelson P. Marr, as well as many nephews and nieces.  A viewing will be  held at Gasch's Funeral Home,  4739 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD from 3 to 5  PM on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  A second viewing will be at St. Mark's Catholic  Church, 7501 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD at 11 AM on Monday, February 20, 2023,  followed by a memorial mass at 12 PM.  Internment will immediately follow at  Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Hillcrest Heights, MD.  A light lunch  and refreshments will be served at Sofia's home starting at 3pm.  Please join us.    Flowers or donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Sofia  Gomes Duarte and José João Duarte are welcome. 

Feb 5, 2023

 

Remembering Peggy Everyone who knew Peggy Dee agrees, she was an exceptional person, and will be missed by people far and wide. She was a devout Catholic, a community organizer, a supporter of all things Irish, a football fan extraordinaire, a curious traveler, a kind caretaker to her mother and brother, and a beloved relative to many.

Peggy, born...

Feb 3, 2023

 

Karl Heinz Matthes, 90, of Mt. Rainier, MD passed away peacefully  at his home on Friday Feb 3rd, 2023. He was born in Berlin, Germany on  May 4th, 1932 to Edith and Karl Matthes.     After his father died early in his life, he and his mother survived on  food rations and the generosity of the American GI’s during WWII. He  was so impressed with their kindness and stories of America that he  immigrated to the US in 1951.     He joined the Army in 1956, and shortly after, met Guadalupe  Barriga when he was stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX. They were married in   El Paso, TX in 1957 and settled in Maryland in 1958.    Shortly thereafter, he started his long career at Giant Food where  he retired in 1997. He was passionate about civic involvement, running  for congress in 1974 and was very active at St. James Church as well as  St. Jerome, DeMatha and Elizabeth Seton High Schools.    He is survived by his wife of 65 years Lupe, children Maggie,  Angie, Ray and Tony, daughter in laws Deb and Kathleen, grandchildren  Colleen, Sean, Karl and Mark.    Viewing and Service will be held on Friday Feb 17 at Gasch’s  Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Ave Hyattsville, MD 20781. Viewing at  11am, Service at 12pm, followed immediately by a reception.     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James Catholic  Church in Mt. Rainier. 

Feb 2, 2023

 

Mount Vernon - Aura Ramona Velazquez Solis, 77, died at her home February 2, 2023 after battling ALS.

She was born in Nancimi, Nicaragua on August 31, 1945, the daughter of Augustin Solis Guido and Luisa Cubillo Camp.

Aura moved to the United States at the age of 18 to care for others. She lived and worked in the...

Jan 31, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of husband, father, and friend, Michael Arnold, 57, who went to be with the Lord on January 31st, 2023. 

Mike was born on September 25th, 1965 in Baltimore, MD. He grew up in Tennessee before moving to Prince George’s County, Maryland where he met his wife, Cindy, in 1983. In 1992 they welcomed their...

Jan 30, 2023

Our awesome father, Antonio Lupo, passed away suddenly Monday, January 30th. We loved him so much. Such a special person. To be raised by an Italian immigrant was a blessing. He was very brave, determined, loyal and loving. He always put us first and was a great example to us. Dad loved his career in HVAC, dancing, gardening, making incredible...

Jan 28, 2023

 

Sharon A. Cahill, 83, of Carlisle, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at  Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.  Born in Binghamton, New York, she was the daughter of the late  Bernard and Mary (Manganro) Cahill.  Sharon worked for the state department in Washington, D.C. for over  60 years and travelled vastly all over the world.  She was a devout Catholic, attending church at Mt. Calvary Church,  District Heights, MD.  Survivors include her niece: Kimberly Cahill-Fulp; her nephew: Sean  Cahill; her great nephews: Michael Cahill, James Swartz, Dustin Cahill  and Christian Cahill, as well as her great great nephew: Michael  Anthony Cahill. Jr.  Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Friday, February 3,  2023 from 5 to 9 PM at Gasch’s Funeral Home P.A., 4739 Baltimore  Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781 and to her funeral Mass Saturday, February  4, 2023 11 AM at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Avenue,  Hyattsville, MD. Interment will follow Mass in Fort Lincoln Cemetery,  Brentwood, MD. 

Jan 24, 2023

 

Jean Pucher, 87 of Washington, DC passed away January 24, 2023.

Jean was born in Carnegie (Collier Township) PA, the youngest of ten children, to the late Wasyl and Mary Pucher.  After earning her medical secretary diploma from a business training college, she worked for a time at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh before deciding to relocate to Washington DC...

Jan 19, 2023

 

 

Herminio “Pee-Wee” Muniz was born on March 15, 1964 to Natalia and Juan Muniz. He was born andraised in East New York, Brooklyn. He was a huge protector of his 6 brothers and 7 sisters. Georgina,Mary, Carmen, Isabel, Rosie, Patty, Lisa, George, Tony, Sammy, Frankie and Ishmael and William. At 12years old he became an altar boy for...

Jan 13, 2023

Mr. Fred Locklear, 86, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023.

He was the first of 15 children born to the late Odell and Sadie Mae Dial Locklear.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Locklear: daughter Wanda Behnke, son Fred A. Locklear, son-in-law Frederick Behnke, and grandson Ian Behnke.

He is also survived...

Jan 12, 2023

 

Jim Lutz was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, to Mary Elizabeth and Ralph Fasnacht Lutz.  Raised in Denver, PA, Jim graduated from Cocalico Senior High School and the University of PA, Millersville. He also studied at George Washington University and the University of Maryland, College Park. 

A respected business leader, Jim worked with the US Navy from 1970 until 1975,...

Jan 6, 2023

  Robert "Bob" Smith (Age 90) of Lanham, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 6th. Beloved husband of 68 years to Joan M. Smith. Father of Michael ( Patricia) Smith, Grace (Tom ) French,  Mark ( Dawn ) Smith and Mary Browning and the late Robert Daniel Smith. Grandfather to Justin Davis, Katherine Michau, Lindsay Smith, Marshall Smith, and...

Jan 5, 2023

Dorothy E. Nelms, daughter of the late John and Sarah Edwards, was born August 27, 1927, in Jersey City, 

New Jersey. She was the oldest of six children born of that union. Dorothy was preceded in death by her 

siblings Mary, Sarah, Ernestine, and Henry. She is survived by her brother, John L. Edwards. 

 

Dorothy received her Bachelor’s degree from Howard University in 1949, her Master’s degree in Business 

Administration from George Washington University and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from George 

Washington National Law Center.  After 28 years of service as a federal employee, Dorothy retired early 

from her position as Director of Personnel at the Department of Housing and Urban Development to 

attend law school.

 

In 1986, Dorothy founded Nelms and Associates, a dynamic management training group that specialized 

in Civil Rights Law, Affirmative Action Employment programs, Equal Employment Opportunity and 

diversity and team building in the workplace. Nelms and Associates provided counsel not only to federal 

government agencies but also to private companies such as the American Savings Bank and the Martin 

Marietta Corporation. The firm also serviced non-profit organizations, such as the Business & 

Professional Women/USA, National Public Radio, and the National Association of Retired Persons.   

Dorothy served as President of the Federally Employed Women (FEW), from 1978-1980 and 1996-1998, 

President of Toastmaster’s International Washington DC, and President of the Washington Potomac 

Business Club.  

 

While attending Howard University, Dorothy, along with 14 other friends, founded the Carmellilta Card 

group of avid Pinochle card players, some of whom remained friends for over 75 years. Dorothy 

travelled extensively throughout the United States, Japan, and Europe for speaking and training 

engagements, but she also enjoyed travelling with family and friends, especially, the family vacations to 

Atlantic City, Fort Lauderdale, and Bethany Beach. She was a “bookworm”, she read countless numbers 

of books throughout her lifetime. It was important to her to have a book available to read everywhere 

including in her house, car and when she travelled, as she was always entertained by simply reading a 

book. Even after retirement, Dorothy continued to take ‘pro bono’ clients and offered her sage legal 

advice to those in need of wills and other legal counsel. 

 

Dorothy’s son, Kevin, preceded her death, she is survived by her daughter, Adrienne. She is also survived 

by her grandchildren, Nia, Kevin, Dana, and Kareem; great-grandchildren, Evan, Jordan, Justice, Brandon, 

Taylor, Meaghan, McKenzie, and Mela; nieces, Dr. Bettina Adjei (George), Dr. Robin Gantt, and nephews, 

Haadi Muhammad, Jonathan, and Eric Edwards; great-nieces and nephews, Jenna, Lindsey, Ian, Jordan, 

Jonah, Alisha, Ayana, Abdul, and Haadi Jr. 

 

Dorothy will also be deeply missed by her lifelong friends, Ms. Eloise Brown and Ms. Grace Busby and 

their families.  

 

A Woman of Substance, A Woman of Excellence, Mother, Grandmother, Great – Grandmother, Aunt, 

Friend, Colleague, Confidant, Leader, Mentor, Cheerleader for the forgotten, the one who made the 

difference, and so much more. 

 

You were our Guiding Light, let it shine so we can walk in your path of excellence. 

 

 

Live Stream Link https://youtu.be/9RGc8dgjvss 

 

Jan 3, 2023

Celebrating the Life of Enola Valgene Greene Devoted mother, loving wife, humble friend   Jeremiah 15:16When I received your words, I ate them. They filled me with joy. My heart took delight in them. Lord God who rules over all, I belong to you.With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our mom. She was the beloved...

Jan 1, 2023

 

Catherine “Cathy” Adelaide Sauls, age 95, died on January 1st, 2023, at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of Dewy Franklin Sauls who died in 2002.

Cathy was born on March 4th, 1927, to the late Edgar Morris Poole, Sr. and Harriet Norris Chase Poole. She was the last of her immediate family.

Cathy enjoyed...

Dec 21, 2022

 

On December 21, 2022, Shirley Weese peacefully passed away.  Shirley was the beloved wife  of Jerry, who preceded her in death, and the loving mother to Julie (Mike) and James, Sr.   Shirley is also survived by her two brothers and two sisters-in-laws Larry and Nancy (PA) and  Dennis and Carolyn (NC); her sister-in-law Sharon and Phillip (TN); her 4 grandchildren, and  her one great-granddaughter, Luna.      A graveside funeral service with interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, located at 3401  Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722, will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 12 noon.   For those attending, as you enter Fort Lincoln Cemetery, there will be a building immediately in  front of you as you enter the grounds.  Please line up in the parking lot to the right of such  building to follow the precession to the gravesite.      In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate it if you could share special memories or pictures  on the digital guestbook. 

Dec 20, 2022

James Richard Felker passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marylinn Felker, his two daughters Wendy Ruiz and Karen Felker as well as five grandsons Robert Ruiz, William, and Steven Ruiz, Christopher Felker-Russel, and Ran Felker-Russel.  He is also survived by his cousin Colleen Matthews, niece Kim Miller, and nephew Kevin...

Dec 19, 2022

On Monday, December 19, 2022, our dear mother, Teresa Ann Dowling Mutchler, passed away at the age of 67. She was taken away from us too soon after her battle with bile duct cancer. She is survived by her four children: Heather Campos (husband Mariano, daughter Kaitlyn), Erin Mutchler (daughters Kaylee, Abigail, and Amelia), Sabrina (Nikki) Hines (husband Adam, daughter...

Dec 18, 2022

Elvira May Piercy passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022,; Devoted wife of the late Clifford G. Piercy Jr.; Loving mother of Dan Piercy and Ray (Teresa) Piercy; Caring grandmother of Julie Piercy and Dr. Jessica (Todd) Piercy-Boyer. She will be truly missed by those who loved and knew her.

Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A....