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Melvin Robert Kent
Oct 15, 2023
Melvin Robert Kent, born on March 10, 1940, in Washington, D.C., peacefully passed
away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 83.
Melvin was married to his high school sweetheart, Katherine, for 63 years, and together
they built a life filled with cherished memories. He leaves behind a legacy that includes
his spouse, Katherine Kent, his children, Paul Kent, Bobby Kent, and Sandi Cresswell, his
cherished grandchildren, Megan, Sean, Anthony, Jessica, Logan, and Kalina, his adored
great-grandchildren, Tara, Juniper, and Harlow, and beloved pet Baby.
Melvin was an avid collector of paintings, with a deep appreciation for art. He also had a
passion for old cars and enjoyed attending car shows. In particular, he restored a 1939
Chevrolet with the help of a friend and held a special affection for his 1979 Corvette.
Melvin split his time between Maryland and Florida, enjoying the best of both worlds. He
had a fondness for Maryland crabs and cherished the moments spent sharing them
with loved ones.
In memory of Melvin Robert Kent, the family kindly requests that donations be made to
the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Eda Ann Abell
Oct 10, 2023
Eda Ann Abell
Born 9/12/31 - Died 10/10/23
Eda Ann Abell, Sis to most, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 10th at the age of 92. at the Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Sis was the born daughter of Gustav Stickley, II and Gladys LaCombe in Rochester, New York on September 12, 1931.
After graduating from...
Mary Jane Hanlein
Oct 8, 2023
Mary Jane Thompson Hanlein passed away at her home, on October 28, 2023, just 40 days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born in Washington, D.C. on December 7, 1923 and grew up in Anacostia where she often would roller skate to the Capitol as a teenager. She was the salutatorian of the Anacostia High School class of 1941....
Otie Lambert
Oct 8, 2023
On October 8th, 2023, Otie Lambert passed peacefully into God's loving arms. Otie had a life-long career with the Air Force. He flew C-130's for most of his career and then re-enlisted to serve in the Gulf War.
Otie was a devoted and loving father to his three children. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle manner.
He...
Isaias Mercedes
Oct 7, 2023
Isaias Mercedes Chalas, son of Manuel De Jesus Mercedes and Concepcion Mercedes, born October 25, 1972, has passed away of natural causes on October 7, 2023 in Hyattsville at the young age of 50. He leaves behind two beautiful children, Manuel Isaias (Manny) and Liamel Isabella. Born in Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic, to a tailor and a homemaker,...
Vincent Orville Ganley, Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
Vincent Orville Ganley, Jr. born October 16, 1934, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2023, after a short decline in health. He was preceded in death by his parents Rosalie Rodgers Ganley and Vincent Orville Ganley, Sr. and his three siblings. After a long career with Kraft Foods, he retired in 1992. Viewing and service will be on Monday October 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am. Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A. located at 4739 Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781. The interment will be immediately after the service @ 1:00 pm. Fort Lincoln Cemetery located at 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722. In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Hospice Care team, 11311 McCormick Road #350 Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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...
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