Obituaries

Gloria Rafsky

Oct 29, 2024

We celebrate the life of Gloria Singson Rafsky, age 81 who passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024. She is preceded in death of her loving husband Leonard Rafsky and had shared 52 years of marriage together.

Gloria was born in the Philippines and was the daughter of the late Potenciano Singson and Victoriana Leonor Singson.

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Nayna B. Marfatia

Oct 13, 2024

Obituary to be posted upon completion

On the day of service, click HERE to view the Live Stream

Nghi Minh Dao

Oct 9, 2024

Nghi Minh Dao, a resident of Odenton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, in Glen Burnie, MD. He was 61 years old. Nghi was born on  April 6, 1963 in Vietnam and was the son of the late Le Dao and Tien Ho.

Satwinder Sidhu

Oct 6, 2024

Satwinder “Goody” K. Sidhu was born in Tapa, Punjab, India, on September 20, 1944, to Bhagwan S. Matharu and Gurdial K. Matharu. The following year, the three moved to Karol Bagh, Delhi, India, where Satwinder spent her childhood. The eldest sibling, Satwinder helped raise her brothers and sisters, Darshan, Jaswinder, Jasbir, and Jaswant. Satwinder attended Khalsa School and earned...

Linda Sue Stapf

Oct 3, 2024

Linda Sue Stapf, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia, MD. She was 73. Linda was born on July 21, 1951, in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Robert Garner and Nora (nee Lehr Garner).

Linda is survived by her loving husband of...

Sherrin Lee Greenlaw

Sep 27, 2024

Sherrin Lee (Rhodes) Greenlaw died peacefully on September 27 at Howard County General Hospital after a brief illness. She was 77.

The oldest of three siblings, Sherry was born on July 16, 1947, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Her father’s Army service and ensuing station assignments allowed Sherry, her sister, and her brother to grow...

Vinodbhai C Patel

Sep 27, 2024

Obituary to be posted upon completion

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Louise Brown

Sep 25, 2024

David Mark Barbour

Sep 21, 2024

Dave Barbour 1954 - 2024

Dave Barbour departed this world on September 21, 2024, after bravely battling a very aggressive form of cancer these past several months. His presence remains larger than life in our hearts, daily thoughts and all that we do each day.

Dave was born in San Francisco, California on September 6,...

Phuoc Nguyen

Sep 15, 2024

Mr. Phuoc Huu Nguyen was born on January 20, 1954 in Vietnam. Phuoc bravely served as a Lieutenant in the South Vietnamese Military and was a prisoner of war for almost 10 years. He then migrated to the United States in 1996 with his wife and two children in search of a better life. He has been a resident...

Kala S Ochaney

Sep 13, 2024

Our dear mother, Mrs. Kala Sakhawatrai Ochaney, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on September 13, 2024. She lived a long and fulfilling life. She celebrated her 100th birthday last month, on August 25, surrounded by her lovely family members. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most,...

Warana "Sasi" Tripurasasi

Sep 11, 2024

“The connections we make in the course of a life – maybe that’s what heaven is.” – Fred Rogers

Warana “Sasi” Tripurasasi, 55, of Odenton, Maryland passed away on September 11, 2024, after a long bout with breast cancer.

Sasi was born on March 3, 1969 in Blitar, East Java.  After graduating from Sekolah Menengah...

Tien Nguyen

Sep 10, 2024

Mrs. Tien Thi Nguyen, 90, passed away on September 10,  2024, in Silver Spring, Maryland. At her request, a private cremation was held on September 16, 2024. A respected teacher of literature, Mrs. Nguyen was known for her captivating lectures and dedication to education. She is survived by her two daughters, her son, and her nine grandchildren. Mrs. Nguyen...

Princy Edwards

Sep 9, 2024

Princy Edwards passed away on Sep 9, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Princy Edwards

Sep 9, 2024

Princy Pearl Green-Edwards was born November 11, 1953, in Dougherty County, Albany Georgia to the Late Frank Green, and Mattie Mae Ellis-Green-Salters (late Eddie)

She was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County, Albany, Georgia. Princy was united in Holy Matrimony to DUDLEY EDWARDS, CPO. USN, Ret. November 30, 1978, and she was with Dudley during...

Donnie Lee Thurston

Sep 9, 2024

Donnie Lee Thurston was born on August 25, 1953, in Louisa County, Virginia to the late Alvah and the late Earline Thurston. He slipped into eternal rest on September 9, 2024 at Adventist Healthcare - White Oak Medical Center located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Donnie was raised and nurtured by his parents and loving grandparents.  He entered the world...

Savitri Chaudhry

Sep 9, 2024

Savitri Chaudhry, 86, passed away in Potomac, MD on September 9, 2024.

Born on April 1938 in West Punjab, British India, daughter of Mr. L. R. Thakur and Mrs. Krishna Thakur, she lived in New Delhi, India and Lansdale, Pennsylvania.  She worked as a high school teacher until retiring in 1974. Savitri Chaudhry was a member of...

Patricia Ann Holden

Sep 8, 2024

Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia Ann Holden, 88, passed away on Sunday, 8 September 2024 in Crofton, MD. Born on Wednesday, May 20, 1936 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of William and Bernice (Caho) Rodgers. On July 11, 1959, she married Robert J. Holden Sr., who passed away on July 2, 2001.

After graduating high...

Robert James Desjardins

Sep 6, 2024

Robert James Desjardins

October 3, 1937 – September 6, 2024

Robert “Bob” James Desjardins, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.

A devout Catholic, Robert was born October 3, 1937, in Old Town, Maine, in a large French-Canadian community where he and his many cousins attended French-speaking Catholic schools.

An exceptional...

Kathleen Ann Buinickas

Sep 5, 2024

Heaven’s garden gained its most beautiful flower with the passing of Kathleen A. Buinickas on 5 September 2024.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, the love of her life, Michael.  They shared a once in a lifetime love.  Kathy was born on September 21, 1953 to Alvin and Beatrice Mello at the US Navy Hospital in...