Vernon Cook

Nov 18, 2022

Vernon Clark Cook, aka Cook, Cookie, Mr. Cook, Vern, and Pops 81 of Hyattsville, MD Passed away on November 18, 2022, in his home.  He lived there for 50 years with his beloved wife of 59 years Olga Midock.  They raised three kids, Clark David Cook, Kimberly Patricia Cook “Strouble” (Mark) and Wendi Maria Sprouse (Brian), he was blessed and...

Silvia Labra

Nov 17, 2022

Silvia A. Labra, 96, of Cheverly, Maryland, died peacefully at home on Thursday November 17, 2022. She had been in the care of her loving and devoted husband and son. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Alberto Labra; son, Luis Labra; and grandchildren, Nicole Marie Labra, Madalyn Rose Labra, Brannon Alexander Labra, and Adan James Labra....

David L. Schindler

Nov 16, 2022

 

David Louis Schindler was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 16, 1943, the second of five in a farming family, known especially for their apple trees.  While he was young, his father, Edgar Charles (“E.C.”) Schindler, and his mother, Juanita (née Esch) decided to try their fortunes out west and so moved to the Seattle area, which is...

Donald Van Leuven

Nov 16, 2022

 

 

Donald Van Leuven died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.  Born on October 8,  1955 to Lloyd E. and Margaret Van Leuven, he was predeceased by his sister, Marcia Brown. He  is survived by his wife, Ann Van Leuven, sister, Phyllis Britton (Ron) and brother, Richard  (Mary) and nephews, Mark and Paul Van Leuven and Matthew and Michael Taranto.    Don graduated from New Berlin, NY High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in  Fire Protection from the University of Maryland.  He worked for the District of Columbia DCRA  as a Fire Inspector for over 20 years. Don joined the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department  where he began his volunteer firefighting service and continued when he moved to this area in  1978 to attend the University of Maryland. Don was a life member of Chillum Adelphi Volunteer  Fire Department where he held several offices being President from 1992 thru 2000.    A celebration of life will be held at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville,  MD on Wednesday, November 30th at 11 am with services beginning at noon. In lieu of flowers  the family suggests donations be made to the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department, P.O.  Box 7459, Adelphi, MD  20787.         

John Lindsay

Nov 14, 2022

John G. Lindsay, 86, of College Park, Maryland, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2022 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren in his home. John was born on April 28, 1936 in Takoma Park, Maryland, a son of the late William and Dorothy (Osborne) Lindsay. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judith M (Wood) Lindsay, his son, Bryon...

Terry Shinneman

Nov 13, 2022

Terry Allan Shinneman, age 67, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away on November 13, 2022, after a serious medical emergency. Terry was born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 1955, to Jack Perrin Shinneman and Marion "LaVerne" Gowin.

Terry grew up in Adelphi, Maryland, attended high school at Northwestern, and then joined the Army in 1974. After being...

John Stanford

Nov 11, 2022

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Linda Caulfield

Oct 29, 2022

Linda Jean Caulfield born on September 22, 1957 in Harrisburg, IL passed away on October 29, 2022 in Riverdale, MD. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Kevin Caulfield, her daughter Kristi Caulfield, her son Michael Caulfield, her daughter-in-law Bridget Caulfield, and her grandchildren Kayla Caulfield and Kylie Caulfield. She leaves a...

Mona Ellis

Oct 24, 2022

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Karen Rojas Gil

Oct 23, 2022

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Norman Roehsner

Oct 22, 2022

Norman Wallace Roehsner passed away peacefully at the hospital at 3pm, on October 22, 2022, at the age of 72 years.

Norman was raised in Kentland, MD, worked for GAD, as a plumber in Anne Arundel County, MD for decades. His favorite thing to do was play his Gibson Les Paul. Since the 1970’s he was in a band,...

Julia Forker

Oct 14, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Julie (Jewels) Forker on October14, 2022, of brain cancer. She was born on April 20,1954 in Tulsa, OK as Julia BuhlForker and lived most of her younger years in Sharon, PA. where childhood memorieswere created with her brothers, sisters, and a network of friends and family.  She was abright light...

Charles Freer

Oct 13, 2022

Charles W. Freer, 93, of Lanham, MD, died on Wednesday, Octorber 13th, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 13th, 1929 in Losantville, Indiana, a son of the late Charles W. and Ruth Audra (Fraze) Freer, He was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Ann Marie (Howard), and son, Joseph Freer. He is survived by...