Beatrice "Bea" Sager

Jan 7, 2018

On Sunday, January 7, 2018 of Lanham, MD, formerly of Shenandoah, VA. Beloved mother of Cindy Lee, Michael (Elizabeth), Melody, Darren Scott, and Rudi (Judi) Sager, and the late Rockwell Dentell Sager. Grandma of eleven and great-grandma of five. Sister of Nancy Worton, Gene and Dennis Estep. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville,...

Richard Sumner

Jan 7, 2018

On January 7, 2018, of Lanham, MD, beloved husband of Gloria Sumner. Son of the late Charles Sumner and Edith Tanner. He is survived by his son, David Sumner, his brothers, Thomas (Josie) and Wayne (Ronnie) Sumner and his grandchildren, Eryn McClendon and Haley Sperry. Also surviving are brother-in-law Lenny (Pauline) Walker, Roger (Carolyn) Nichols and James Andrews, Sr., his fiancé Donna, and...

Thomas Lerch

Jan 6, 2018

On Saturday, January 6, 2018, Thomas B. Lerch of Cheverly, MD passed away peacefully in his sleep.  Thomas was the beloved husband of Lenore “Bootsy” Lerch and the loving father of Gregory (Nancy), Mark (Joyce), Geoffrey (Jeanie), Victoria, and the late William Lerch.  He is survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a daughter-in-law, Joan Lerch, as well as a brother,...

Mary Lou Kusek

Jan 4, 2018

On January 4, 2018, at the age of 97, of Silver Spring, MD. Wife of the late husband, Harold Kusek. Mother of Robert Kusek (Mary) and Mary Jane Kusek. Sister of George Flynn Jr and Roberta Reihsen. Grandmother of Mark and Craig Kusek, and Laura Garinger. Great Grandmother of Priceless and Allyson Garinger. One of her children, Kathleen, her...

Annabelle Serey

Jan 3, 2018

Annabelle Theresa Serey passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the age of 93. She had dealt bravely and gracefully with Alzheimer's disease for the past decade.

She was born in Miami, Florida, on January 29, 1924, one of seven children of Peter and Eleanor Scherer. Only one member of this close family now...

Thaddeus "Ted" Czerkowicz

Jan 2, 2018

Thaddeus (Ted) Czerkowicz, age 83, of College Park, MD, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018 at Sligo Creek Nursing Home in Silver Spring, MD. He is survived by brother John and nieces Belinda and Camille.

Ted was born on September 12, 1934 in Newark, NJ to John and Sophie Czerkowicz (nee Rosol). He graduated in 1956...

Daisy Stanton

Jan 2, 2018

Daisy Pauline Stanton, 87, of Riverdale Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2018 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Mandarin House, Daisy, wife of the late Joseph Stanton, is survived by her loving children Joseph Stanton Jr. (Mary), Gale Evans and Tammy Stanton, sisters Rose Wenk, Elizabeth Jensen and brother Walter St. Clair, beloved grandchildren Regina, Gina, Denise, Joseph, Jennifer, Tina, Ivan, Megan,...

Brenda Holtzman

Jan 1, 2018

On January 1, 2018, at the age of 75, of Green Meadows, MD. Wife of William Holtzman. Her, daughter, Melissa L. Frazier, preceded her in death. Surviving her are her children, William L. (Therese) Holtzman and Cynthia Arizona (Tim Baker) and her son-in-law, Henry Frazier. Daughter of the late Mary & Lewis Frisbee. Sister of Cathy Marquis and Roger Frisbee....

Melvin Page

Dec 30, 2017

"Satchel" "Bugger"

On Saturday, December  30, 2017, at the age of 66, of Odenton, formerly of Hamlet, NC. Survived by his daughter, Kia Page, and his loving partner and former wife, Bobbie Sullivan. Brother of Richard (Joanne), Freddie Page Nunn, Donnell (Johnnie) Page and John Page. Preceded in death by his parents, Esther and James...

Delores Brackett

Dec 28, 2017

On Thursday, December 28, 2017, of Rockville, MD. She is survived by her siblings, Richard (Emma S.) Bokman and Carol Daniel, her sister-in-law, Emma M. Weaver, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George A. & Ellen B. Bokman, her husband, Robert N. Brackett, her brothers, William Weaver and Carl Bokman, her sister-in-law,...

Barbara Maske

Dec 27, 2017

Barbara J. Maske, 80, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Rehoboth, DE, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, in her daughter’s home, in Seaford, DE. Mrs. Maske was preceeded in death by her husband of 32 years, William C. Maske, her daughter Martha Hagenbach, her stepdaughters Janice Wolf (Bill) and Vicky Wonders, and stepson William Lewis. She is survived...

Janet O'Neill

Dec 24, 2017

Janet O'Neill- Born on January 7, 1945 departed this life and entered Eternal Life on December 24,2017. Beloved mother of Lisa Carpenter and husband Jeff.Son, Steve Hammons and wife Dawn.Grandmother of Chasity, Aleigha, James, Jamie and Nicole. Great-Grandmother of Cheyenne, Savannah, Kylie, Sadie, Charlye and Dylon. A host of many family relatives and friends. She will truly be missed but...

David Gray

Dec 22, 2017

On Friday, December 22, 2017 of Lanham, MD. Beloved brother of Melvin D. Gray, Houston, TX, Dorothy E. Mihill, Martinsburg, WV, and Lottie M. Swink, Hendersonville, NC. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be offered at Fort Lincoln Cemetery on Friday, December 29 at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Linda Hunter Reese

Dec 22, 2017

On Friday, December 22, 2017 of Riverdale, Maryland. Loving wife of Thomas A. Reese, Beloved mother of Christina Lorena Hunter, Jeffrey Douglas Hunter, Jr. and Jessica Eileen Reese; Cherished sister of Connie Ashy and Megan Curtin. Linda was predeceased by her loving father, Louis Curtin and devoted mother, Joyce Bettis Curtin. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 30, 2017...

Brittney Cochran

Dec 19, 2017

A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 6th from 12 to 2 pm at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, where a service will be held at 2 pm.

Patricia Bonacorda

Dec 15, 2017

On Friday, December 15, 2017 of Hyattsville, MD, at the age of 84. Mrs. Bonacorda was born in Brooklyn New York. She was the Loving wife of the late Thomas E. Bonacorda. Loving mother of Frank V. Bonacorda of Shepherdstown, WV, Susan K. Hayes of Annapolis, MD, Lydia Bonacorda of Hyattsville, MD, and the late Thomas P. Bonacorda. Grandmother...

Lynta Giddens

Dec 14, 2017

Of Hyattsville, MD, Beloved wife and life partner of 31 years to Skip Giddens and two-term Councilmember for the Town of Edmonston, MD lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Adored mother of DJ, Chris (Tova) Teegarden, stepmother to Kimberlee Newman. Cherished Grandmom of Derek, Brandon Newman, Abigail “Buggy”, and Ryan “Ry Ry” Teegarden. Sister of...

Anita Mensh

Dec 9, 2017

Anita Louise Marie Mensh, age 61, of Hyattsville, Maryland, passed away on December 9, 2017 from Hyattsville, Maryland, Anita passed away.  A visitation will be held at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland on Saturday, December 16th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Andrew Farrell

Dec 7, 2017

On Thursday, December 7, 2017 of College Park, MD, formerly of Brentwood, MD. Devoted son of the late John A. (Jack) and Mary Esther Farrell; cherished brother of twin sister, Ann K. Farrell, Shawn A. (Judy) Farrell, Daniel J. Farrell, Mary Bridget (Kurt) Palman, James A. (Melissa) Farrell and Terence J. (Teresa) Farrell. Beloved Uncle of Caitlin, Casey (Kristin),...

Audie Pehrson

Dec 5, 2017

On December 5, 2017 at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland, at the age of 95. Audie had lived on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, since 2003, when she relocated from Loveland, Colorado to be close to three of her children and several grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Gehring of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, sons...