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James Montgomery
Mar 21, 2022
James Wilson Montgomery, more affectionately known as “Red” or “Reds,” passed away on March 21, 2022 after a short illness, two months after his 97th birthday. He was a Master Electrician, avid bowler, sports fanatic, horseshoe thrower, card player, dog lover, party organizer, and above all else, a loving husband, father, friend, and family patriarch. Born in January of 1925, he was the son of first-generation immigrants. He moved from Malden, Massachusetts, to Washington, D.C. when he was 10. He served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War as a Military Policeman and as an electrician. After the War, he met his wife, Elaine, settling in Glassmanor, Maryland, moving to New Carrolton, Maryland in 1959, and then to their Mitchellville, Maryland home in 1972. In the 1980’s, he received his master electrician’s license for Maryland and the District of Columbia, and continued to operate his electrical business until his death. He was an active member of the New Carrolton Men’s Club, Elks Lodge 1778, and American Legion Post 136. For his exemplary service to the community, he was named New Carrolton Man of the year in 1969. He was preceded in death by his father, James Montgomery; mother; Marian Crowder Montgomery; his siblings, Margaret Donovan, Philip Montgomery, Marian Montgomery, and Martha Baker; and by his loving wife of 64 years, Elaine Cavanaugh Montgomery. He is survived by his children: Nancy Davis (Charles), James Montgomery (Joan), and Elaine Smart (John); five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.
Mary Milstead
Mar 16, 2022
Mary Louise (Frost) Milstead age 93, passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born July 1, 1928 in Hyattsville, Maryland to Frederick C. Frost and Mabel E. Finnell Frost. She was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Hyattsville High School in 1945 and went to work at the Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, Maryland where she...
Jack Allen Jr.
Mar 16, 2022
Jack D. Allen departed this life on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Jack was born in September 1949, in Washington D.C. to Frances B. and Jack Allen Sr.
Jack never married and had no children. Jack was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister, Peggy F. (Allen) Deward. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Donna ,...
Stephen Sekula, Jr.
Mar 13, 2022
Executive Chef Stephen Sekula, Jr., a longtime resident of Hyattsville, went to heaven on March 13, 2022 at the age of 79. Steve was born and raised in Brownsville, PA. In 1962 he moved to the Washington, DC a rea to have a better life for him and his family. Steve worked various positions and worked long hours...
Shirley Mastrorocco
Mar 11, 2022
Shirley Mastrorocco, 87, of North Beach, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2022. She was married to Joseph Mastrorocco (who passed in 2015) for 60 years. She is survived by her two children, Ken Mastrorocco with his wife Sandy, Anna Spires with her husband Sam, her three grandsons, Stephen Mastrorocco, Adam Mastrorocco and Robert Hamilton,...
Patricia "Tish" Epling
Mar 11, 2022
Patricia “Tish” Marie Epling, age 62, left this earth on March 11, 2022. She was born in Riverdale MD on February 27, 1960 to Virginia Epling. Tish met her love and life-partner of 44 years, James “Jimmy” Steadman at Parkdale High School, where, in 1981 she proudly walked across the stage to receive her diploma. They shared a home...
Catherine Burleson
Mar 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Catherine L. (Berkheimer) Burleson must announce her passing on March 10, 2022. She was 66 years old.
Cathy worked in the glass industry and the food service industry for many years and several years caring for her grandchildren. She was married to Jeff Burleson for 46 years. She...
Gisèle Spiegelthal
Feb 28, 2022
Gisèle de la Bourlière dit Laplante Spiegelthal was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on February 28, 2022, at age 90.
She was born to Léon Laplante and Adrienne Paradis Laplante on September 20, 1931 in St. Pascal, Kamouraska, Canada. After graduating from college with a nursing degree she worked as a...
Barbara Estill
Feb 26, 2022
Barbara A. Estill, 90, of Mt Pleasant, SC, wife of Alexander Denham Estill entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2022.
Born on January 28, 1932, in Washington, DC to the late Kenneth A. and Margaret E. Breerwood.
She graduated from Hyattsville High School in 1948. Barbara worked as a secretary for Acacia Mutual Life...
Juan Villatoro
Feb 26, 2022
Juan Climaco Villatoro Sr was born on February 11,1959 to his mother Maria Ernestina Guzman and father Modesto Villatoro in Santa Rosa de Lima El Salvador. He passed away while visiting his homeland on February 26, 2022 at the age of 63 . Juan was the first of his family to come to the United States in 1978. He...
Gracie Brodie
Feb 9, 2022
Celebrating the treasured Life of Gracie Elise Brodie
November 13, 1942 – February 09, 2022
Let us gather and share some of our favorite stories in remembrance of a mother, grandmother, sister, extended relative, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Celebration of Life:
February 20, 2022,...
Patricia "Patti" Reedy
Feb 9, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia “Patti” Mahorney Reedy must announce her passing. She is survived by her husband Clifford P. Reedy Sr., daughters Terria & Jammie, son Clifford, and twelve grandchildren which she loved with all her heart. The family will have a graveside service on Wednesday February 16 at 12pm at Ft. Lincoln...
Martin Robles
Feb 7, 2022
Obituary for Martin Rivera Robles (November 20, 1961 – February 7, 2022)
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10”
Martin Rivera Robles was the youngest born...
Digna Chapman
Feb 1, 2022
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall, I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Digna Celeste Mendez Lazala (Chapman) was born on August 7th, 1934, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to the late Angel Mendez and Luz Lazala...
Jane Bonnar
Jan 30, 2022
Jane W. Bonnar, age 81, died on January 30, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1940 to David and Elinor Wells. Beloved wife of the late John Bonnar. She is survived by her loving children, David (Elizabeth) Bonnar and Nancy (John) Buckley. Also survived by four grandchildren, Brooke and Allison Bonnar, and Samantha and Hunter Buckley and her cat she...
Stanley Turonis
Jan 29, 2022
Stanley John Turonis was called to heaven on the 29th of January 2022. Stanley was born on the 8th of February 1939 in Carbondale, PA to Jane Roman Turonis and Stanley Turonis.
Stanley passed away peacefully in his son Stanley John Turonis III home, surrounded by his sons Stanley Turonis and Shawn Turonis and...
William Goodall
Jan 25, 2022
William Howard “Bill” Goodall William Howard Goodall, 71, of Greenbelt, MD, peacefully passed away and was reunited with his beloved wife of 30 years, Marilyn Sue Goodall, on January 25, 2022. He was known to his many friends and family members as “Bill” or “Bub”. One of four children, he was a son of the late William Joseph Goodall,...
Mary Heier
Jan 24, 2022
How to say goodbye. Today we say goodbye to Mary Heier, a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother. She lost her battle to covid but won the war. She is now home with God. She loved to read and sing. She was the kindest and most loving person I think I will ever know. She taught us...
David Riston
Jan 19, 2022
David Curtis Riston passed away on January 19, 2022, at his home in Pomfret, MD, at the age of 49. He was affectionately known as “Curt” to his family and “Dave” to everyone else. He was the cherished son of Vikki Avey and the beloved younger brother of Craig. He was the loving “special Dad” of extended family Emily,...
Trudon Mukoko
Jan 14, 2022
Celebrating the life of our “Dad” Trudon Mukoko Dibwe
Born in Bakime, a corner of present-day Sankuru Province, the Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo, on August 4, 1928, from Dibwe-a-Sambi and Kikudi Lusuna. Papa Trudon, affectionately called “Baba”, meaning “daddy” in Swahili, begins his journey back to eternity, this January 14, 2022, at...
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