Apr 16, 2023

 

Michelle Lynn Dowsett, born June 22, 1972, passed away on April 16th, 2023. She was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and attended Radford University. Michelle loved music, having studied voice in college, and continued to be a life-long supporter of music with a particular interest in electronic alternative music. Following her mother’s passion for sewing, and crafts, she...

Apr 15, 2023

 

A Celebration of Life for Clara Rita Beasley (1955 – 2023)

 

 

Clara Rita Beasley (ne’ Martin), age 67, of Columbia, MD passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 surrounded by her family.

 

Clara was born in Washington, D.C. to Dorothy Rita Martin on August 18, 1955. On April 19, 1975 she married James Henry Beasley Jr....

Apr 10, 2023

Janet Ann (Hauser) Mason, a.k.a. Jan or “Blu”, of Lanham, Maryland, passed away on Monday, April 10th, 2023 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Jan was born on August 1st, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland. Her parents were the late Ernest and Mildred Hauser. She loved music, reading, animals, visiting the beach, and talking with her loved ones. Jan was preceded...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Our brother in Christ and beloved father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend has departed from us but is now resting in peace.  Quinton was born and raised in Washington, DC. He attended Phelps Vocational School before beginning his career as a pressman at Merkle Press on I Street NE for several years. He met and married Patrice Jean William...

Mar 26, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Annie H. Lust passed away peacefully from complications of  Alzheimer’s. She was born in Baltimore, MD on August 9, 1943 to the late Sallie Harrell and David  Savage.      She completed her high school education at Booker T. Washington in Norfolk, VA. Annie worked  many years as a technician at Norfolk General Hospital until she moved to Washington, DC and  worked for the Department of Commerce Patents and Trademark for 28 years.    Annie was an active member of Lane Memorial CME Church of Washington, DC where she  served as a Stewardess. Annie was united in holy matrimony to Andre R. Lust on September 30,  2000. Annie loved Hand Dancing, swimming and traveling, and crab feasts.    The last words Annie heard before her passing was from Philippians 2:11:  Jesus Christ is Lord,  to the glory of God Almighty.    Annie is survived by her husband, Andre R. Lust, of Temple Hills, MD.  She leaves two children,  daughter, Lisa Y. Jones, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and son Victor A. Clark of Honolulu, HI. Sister,  Veronica Jones of Chesapeake, VA, three grandchildren, Jerrel Jones, of Gainesville, VA, LaShaunda  Clark, of Honolulu, HI, and Nyjah Tamashiroof Honolulu, HI; four great grandchildren, Janiah, Jayla, Jordan and Joshua Jones. Many cousins, nieces, a nephew and many friends.    A Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 11:00 am followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 pm at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville,...

Mar 18, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

 

Marvin Eugene Ferris departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

Known to most as “Bubby,” Marvin was born on June 23, 1949 in Cheverly, MD to the late Marvin Robert Ferris and Susie Anna Ferris. He was the seventh born of eight children.

Marvin was a sweet and compassionate person, honest with strong moral principles;...

Mar 17, 2023

Norman Eugene Mausolf passed away in his sleep at Aarondale Assisted Living in Springfield, Virginia, on March 17, 2023.

 

He was born on December 22, 1942, in Mineola, NY to Eugene Mausolf and Emmy Bess. He was the older brother to Ronnie, with whom he always remained close and shared a love of family history. Norman graduated from Hamilton...

Mar 14, 2023

Mar 13, 2023

 

Alfredo (Al) Mario Reza, 93, of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023.  He was born on July 29, 1929 to the late Nicolas and Elbira Reza. He married Geraldine (Geri) Ware on May 21, 1955 and they celebrated 67 years of marriage together this year.    Al is survived by his three sons and their wives:  Alan and Stephanie, Adam...

Mar 12, 2023

 

John Richard Bender of College Park, Maryland, died at home Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

            Born to Sarah and Syl Bender of Independence, Ohio, on April 22, 1945, John grew up in Independence as well as in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from Case Institute of Technology in Computer Sciences.

            He worked at Stanford...

Mar 12, 2023

Edward Ross Johnson, Jr., 84, of St. Leonard, MD, previously of Mitchellville, MD, departed this life on March 12, 2023.  He was born in Washington D.C. and was a 1957 graduate of Northwestern High in Hyattsville, MD.  He was a master carpenter for over 40 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and crabbing.

He is survived by his children, Donny...