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Robert Louis Jones
Oct 1, 2023
Our beloved Robert Louis Jones, 86, of New Carrollton, Maryland passed away peacefully at
home on Monday, October 1, 2023.
Robert was born August 13, 1937 in Philomath, Georgia, the son of Everine Pope and Marian
Jones. At the age of 5, he attended New Springhill School until moving to Washington, Georgia
in 1948 where he attended The Washington Color School. Robert graduated as salutatorian in
1954 and won a partial scholarship to Tuskegee Institute at Tuskegee Alabama. Robert moved
backed to Georgia where he worked at Emory University as a medical laboratory researcher
until joining the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, Robert was stationed at several
bases including, Vanderberg Air Force Base, Lompoc California, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha,
Nebraska, Anderson Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam, and Thule Air Force, Greenland. He was last
stationed at The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, District of Columbia. Robert retired in 1979 at the rank of Master Sargent. Robert
continued working as medical laboratory technician at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
until finally retiring in 2007.
When Robert and his family moved to Maryland, he became a faithful member of First United
Methodist Church of Hyattsville. Robert taught Sunday school, sang in the gospel choir, and
served as an usher. An active member of United Methodist men, Robert believed in doing
whatever was needed to support the church. During the winter months, Robert and Annie
attended New Song United Methodist Church in Surprise, Arizona.
Robert is survived by his wife, Annie Jeannette (Powell). Married for 64 years, Robert and Annie
have two children: daughter Cheryl Jones, of New Carrollton, MD and son Kenneth Jones of
New Carrollton, MD. Robert leaves to cherish his memories: a sister, Emma D. Jones of
Covington, GA; brothers-in law; Arthur Powell of Tuskegee, AL; and Augustine (Marva) Powell
of Detroit, MI. Robert is preceded in death by brother-in law Thomas Powell of Tuskegee, AL;
and sisters-in laws Eva Hires of Tuskegee, AL and Clementine Mobley of Columbus, GA.
Robert also leaves a host of other relatives and friends.
Now that Robert’s work is done, may he rest in peace.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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