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Local obituaries for the Hyattsville, Maryland area

John Michael Metelsky

John Michael Metelsky

Oct 1, 2023

John Michael Metelsky was born on August 11, 1927, in Bristol, Connecticut to Mildred Ponda (first generation Polish-American) and Sergey Metelsky (from Belarus). He had two siblings, Helen Metelsky Rosenblatt and Milton Metelsky and many friends.    John grew up in a neighborhood of immigrants and first generation Americans from Poland, Russia, Italy, Ireland, etc. He grew up during the...

William Lee Tavel

William Lee Tavel

Sep 30, 2023

William Lee Tavel (BT) of 3902 Volta Ave, Brentwood passed away on September 30th, 2023, at the age of 70. BT was born on August 14th, 1953, to William and Mary Tavel of Brentwood, Maryland and was preceded in death by his two brothers, Joseph E. Tavel (JET) and Wayne L. Tavel (Mini). BT was a resident of the town...

William Bernard Brown

William Bernard Brown

Sep 26, 2023

  William B. Brown also known as many nicknames( Whip, Bay Will, Butch, and Bernard)   Born 1-17-50 He proceeded in death peacefully 9-26-2023 Born to William Brown SR. & Ernestine Livingston in Washington , D.C Attended Eastern High School Retired from FDIC 11-2022 (39 years) He was survived by his loving Wife Brenda Brown. His daughters Mercedes Baynes ,...

Victor Karl Krause

Victor Karl Krause

Sep 25, 2023

Victor Karl Krause, 82, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on September 25th, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen, two sons, Erik Victor (Ellery) and Adam Karl (Cameron), and four grandchildren, Caroline, Olivia, Avory and Shane.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 beginning at 11 am at Liberty Grove...

Glenn V. Brauner

Glenn V. Brauner

Sep 25, 2023

Glenn V. Brauner was born in San Antonio, Texas on 10/30/26 to Ruth and Victor Brauner.  Glenn had two other siblings, Marion and Donald.  Glenn graduated from Hyattsville High School in 1945.  He met his wife, Doris, when his sister-in-law, Miriam, introduced them.  Glenn and Doris married in June of 1948 and had their first child, Rick, in 1952, and...

Glenn W. Reinhardt

Glenn W. Reinhardt

Sep 14, 2023

 

Glenn “Woody” Reinhardt (76) of Riverdale, MD.  Passed September 14, 2023. Woody was born on August 8, 1947 to Mike and Ruth Reinhardt. He was raised in Cheverly, MD and attended Cheverly Tuxedo Elementary, Bladensburg Junior High and graduated from Bladensburg Senior High School.

Woody was called to serve upon his country by the Army on November 17, 1966...

Philip Thomas Schmitt

Philip Thomas Schmitt

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Philip Thomas Schmitt, 70, of New Carrollton, MD, died on Friday, September 8, 2023, in his sleep of natural causes.

Philip was born in Newport, RI, on December 28, 1952. He attended St. Jerome’s Elementary School, in Hyattsville, MD and then St. John’s College High School, Washington, DC, graduating in 1971. Philip attended Loyola University (then Loyola College),...

Elizabeth Louisa Walker

Elizabeth Louisa Walker

Sep 7, 2023

Elizabeth Louisa Walker, lovingly known as Betty, passed away at the age of 80 on September 7th, 2023 in Frederick, MD. She was born on March 15th, 1943 in Washington DC to Henry and Elizabeth (Witherell) Walker.Betty lived a life dedicated to caring for others and making a positive impact on the lives of those around her. After graduating from...

Ana Lilia Sosa Patino

Ana Lilia Sosa Patino

Aug 31, 2023

Que Dios tenga piedad del alma de Ana Lilia Sosa Patino

Nacida a la vida Septiembre 16,1974 en Tiquicheo, Michoacan-Nacida a la eternidad Agosto 31,2023.

El 31 de Agosto del 2023, Ana Lilia Sosa Patino consiguió sus alas y salió a caminar con los ángeles. Ella tenía 48 años. Nuestra Amado

Ana, Mama, pareja,y amiga, a dicho que cuando llege...

Mercedarios Urmeneta Mendoza

Mercedarios Urmeneta Mendoza

Aug 27, 2023

Our father, Mercedarios Mendoza, who was known to many as Mark, left this world on August 27, 2023, at the age of 64. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. We would love you to come and honor his life at Gasch’s Funeral Home on Friday, September 15th, 2023 from 5 to 8pm.

Evelyn Louise Vartabedian

Evelyn Louise Vartabedian

Aug 26, 2023

 

Evelyn Vartabedian, wife of Joseph Vartabedian, died peacefully on August 26, 2023, at her home in Bowie, Maryland.

Evelyn is survived by her four children, Elise, Jack, Geri and Peter, and 3 grandchildren, Theo and Zoe Couloumbis, and Joseph Vartabedian.

She was the loving daughter of Peter and Geraldine Stephanos, and sister of Tom Stephanos.

She was a native of Washington D.C. and Maryland, and involved...

John Tana Fombi

John Tana Fombi

Aug 23, 2023

 

  In loving memory of a cherished SON, BROTHER, HUSBAND AND FATHER who embodied the essence of grace, love and resilience. John Tana Fombi, at the age of 41, left us too soon on August 23, 2023, due to a tragic car accident. A devoted student nurse AT THE TIME OF HIS PASSING, John dedicated his life to caring...

Emmaculate Ebeck Enoh

Emmaculate Ebeck Enoh

Aug 23, 2023

Emmaculate Enoh, was a soft-spoken person who was passionate and loved God. She had a deep love for people and was filled with empathy. She couldn't bear to see others in pain, as their suffering became her pain. She played a maternal role for her siblings, and no one can ever replace the gap she has left behind. Almost everyone...

Betty Lou Howard

Betty Lou Howard

Aug 22, 2023

 

Betty Lou Howard peacefully passed while at Hillhaven Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at noon on August 22, 2023.   Betty was born on September 15, 1939 to Ira and Esther Hines in Riverdale, Maryland.   She met her husband, George William Howard, Jr (Bill) through a mutual friend. They were married on March 19, 1960 and settled in Riverdale,...

Soledad Dolores Claros Santizo

Soledad Dolores Claros Santizo

Aug 20, 2023

 

Soledad Dolores Claros Santizo, conocida cariñosamente por familiares y amigos como Mami Sole, nació el 18 de julio de 1940 y nos dejó pacíficamente el 20 de agosto de 2023. Fue una madre trabajadora, decidida, testaruda y amorosa que dedicó su vida a su familia. Todos los que la conocieron la extrañaran profundamente.

Soledad nació en Corinto, Morazán, El...

James E. Baker

James E. Baker

Aug 18, 2023

 

James E. Baker, 91, of Hyattsville, MD, passed away August 18, 2023 in White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD. He received his Masters degree from the University of Maryland and his PhD from North Carolina State University, and completed Post Doctorate work at Cornell University.  Dr. Baker went on to work and retired as a research scientist from the...