Nov 3, 2023

Oct 31, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Susan M. Akins of Bladensburg. She passed away at the age of 62 on October 31, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with diabetes. Susan always saw the positive in life and supported her family and friends. She could brighten a room with her smile and laughter, which will...

Oct 27, 2023

On October 27, 2023, SISTER HANNA M. SZYMANIAK, SSMI, age 69, of Hyattsville, MD; was born in    Poland and a member of the community of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. Sister Hanna was  pre-deceased by her parents and one brother in Poland and is survived by a brother and numerous  nieces and nephews.  A viewing for Sr. Hanna will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 3.30-5.30 pm at Gasch’s  Funeral Home.  Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home Chapel on Thursday 2, 2023, at  10 am proceeded by the Rosary at 9.30 am. Interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,  memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Home, Inc.                                                 

Oct 25, 2023

Blair Patterson Smith, also known as Pat to his birth family and Pappy to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, passed from life to life on October 25, 2023. Blair was born on January 13, 1945, to Blair Hanna Smith and Emma Grace Patterson Smith, while the family was stationed in Connecticut during World War II. Blair grew up in Prince...

Oct 23, 2023

 

Richard Dean Hunter, 67, passed away peacefully on 10/23/2023.

 

Rick was predeceased in death by his mother, Joyce Ann Hunter.  He is survived by his father Donald Hunter, brother Jeffrey Hunter (Christine), sister Deborah Hunter, niece Christina Hunter, nephew Jeffrey Hunter, Jr, and the nurses and staff at A Peaceful Life Assisted Living who were like family to him.  He...

Oct 20, 2023

 

John D. Corso passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023. John was preceded in death by his parents,Dominick and Opal Corso, brother Richard and Janet, his loving wife of 32 years. He was a long timeresident of Mt. Rainier, Bladensburg and Davidsonville, Maryland. John retired as an oil mechanic fromPetro Oil company in 2003. John leaves behind three sisters,...

Oct 17, 2023

Dusan “Dewey” Josef Schejbal 89 of University Park, Maryland died on October 17,    2023.  Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia on August 20, 1934, Dewey immigrated to the United  States with his parents, Josef and Dobruska in 1947.  They settled in the Washington, D.C. area  where Dewey continued to live until his death.   Dewey loved his family and is survived by wife of 60 years, Krista, daughters, Julie, Lisa  (Mike), Nikole (James) and four grandchildren, Haylie (Chris), Anna, Delaney, and Griffin.    Dewey graduated from Northwestern High School in 1953.  He graduated from the  University of Maryland  in 1961 where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.   During college, he was drafted in the Army and spent most of his service time in Germany. After  graduation from Maryland, Dewey spent his career with the federal government.    Proudly, he became a United States Citizen on December 18, 1961.    Dewey was an avid tennis player and developed many close friendships with his fellow  tennis players.    Dewey enjoyed traveling with his family especially with Krista.  Upon retiring, Dewey  and Krista traveled many places including Australia,  many national parks, Jamaica, several trips  to Europe including back to his homeland of the Czech Republic and even a raft trip down the  Grand Canyon.  Then there was that legendary family trip to Europe….    If you went on a trip  with Dewey, you knew the trip was planned to the last detail including the best local places to  have a beer.    Family and friends are invited to visit with the family from 10-10:45 followed by  a  celebration of life on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the University United Methodist Church  3621 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maryland Chapter of the American  Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org    or the Children’s National Hospital Foundation  https://foundation.childrensnational.org . 

Oct 15, 2023

 

Melvin Robert Kent, born on March 10, 1940, in Washington, D.C., peacefully passed  away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 83.    Melvin was married to his high school sweetheart, Katherine, for 63 years, and together  they built a life filled with cherished memories. He leaves behind a legacy that includes  his spouse, Katherine Kent, his children, Paul Kent, Bobby Kent, and Sandi Cresswell, his  cherished grandchildren, Megan, Sean, Anthony, Jessica, Logan, and Kalina, his adored  great-grandchildren, Tara, Juniper, and Harlow, and beloved pet Baby.    Melvin was an avid collector of paintings, with a deep appreciation for art. He also had a  passion for old cars and enjoyed attending car shows. In particular, he restored a 1939  Chevrolet with the help of a friend and held a special affection for his 1979 Corvette.    Melvin split his time between Maryland and Florida, enjoying the best of both worlds. He  had a fondness for Maryland crabs and cherished the moments spent sharing them  with loved ones.    In memory of Melvin Robert Kent, the family kindly requests that donations be made to  the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.    

Oct 14, 2023

Oct 10, 2023

 

  Eda Ann Abell

 

Born 9/12/31 - Died 10/10/23

 

Eda Ann Abell, Sis to most, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 10th at the age of 92. at the Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Sis was the born daughter of Gustav Stickley, II and Gladys LaCombe in Rochester, New York on September 12, 1931.

After graduating from...

Oct 8, 2023

Mary Jane Thompson Hanlein passed away at her home, on October 28, 2023, just 40 days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born in Washington, D.C. on December 7, 1923 and grew up in Anacostia where she often would roller skate to the Capitol as a teenager. She was the salutatorian of the Anacostia High School class of 1941....

Oct 8, 2023

On October 8th, 2023, Otie Lambert passed peacefully into God's loving arms. Otie had a life-long career with the Air Force. He flew C-130's for most of his career and then re-enlisted to serve in the Gulf War.

Otie was a devoted and loving father to his three children. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle manner.

He...

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 7, 2023

Oct 7, 2023

Isaias Mercedes Chalas, son of Manuel De Jesus Mercedes and Concepcion Mercedes, born October 25, 1972, has passed away of natural causes on October 7, 2023 in Hyattsville at the young age of 50. He leaves behind two beautiful children, Manuel Isaias (Manny) and Liamel Isabella. Born in Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic, to a tailor and a homemaker,...