All Obituaries

Elissa Mary Ann Speckmann was born in New Jersey in 1932.  She described herself as “a child of the depression” who enjoyed the modest prosperity her career brought her, and was cautiously optimistic and ready to help others who were in difficulty. Her mother died when she was in her teens, so she went to live with her indulgent paternal grandparents.  Her education was...

Timothy J. Carley, 71, of Rockville, Maryland passed away April 8, 2024.  He bravely fought multiple cancers for many years, far surpassing his doctors' initial prognoses.  Tim's Catholic faith gave him strength.  Tim was a loving husband and father.  He is survived by his cherished wife of 43 years, Joanne, and their son, Patrick; his siblings, Mary Jean Lipovsky (Bill) of Oakton, VA, and John Carley (Margaret) of Brookfield, WI; his brother-in-law, John McEvitt...

Francis Joseph Williams, the newborn son of Jackie and Connor Williams, passed away peacefully six hours after birth. Francis’s brief time on Earth was a gift and a blessing to everyone in his life, especially his parents.  Francis was welcomed into heaven by his grandfather, Larry Williams, along with many other extended family members. He is survived by proud grandparents Mia Leonard, Cathy Kubiak, and Ed Wilson. Francis is also survived by great grandmothers Mona Leonard and...

James (Jim) Moores of Leisure World, MD and Sun City Center, FL died Monday, April 1, 2024 of a stroke.  Jim was born June 13, 1936 in West Brownsville, PA.  After high school he joined the Marines Corps, serving for 3 years. Upon discharge he moved to Rockville, MD and joined the Montgomery County Police , retiring after 23 1/2 years after being hurt on the job. He then spent 18 years working for Admiral Security Services. Jim is survived by the love of his life and best friend...

Roger J. Cavanaugh, 81, passed away peacefully after a long illness on 3/15/2024 surrounded by family at Fairland Center in Silver Spring, MD.  Survived by wife Diane, three children – Margaret Ferris, Thomas Cavanaugh (Yardley), Amy Giblin (Donald), ten grandchildren and three step grandchildren. He also had two brothers, Kenneth (Alberta) and Stephen (Linda). He was a light in each of us in his own way. Roger was formerly married to the late Susan Hayes Cavanaugh. He was...

John Paul Cameron, of Olney, MD returned to our Lord on the morning of March 28, 2024. He was born months premature on May 9, 2017 outside Vilnius,Lithuania. There, John miraculously endured in poor health for four years, travelling only between hospital and orphanage. He was adopted by Justin G. Cameron and Kelsey Welch Cameron on June 22, 2021. In the ensuing three years, John came alive. He explored his home via wheelchair, walker, bike and gait trainer. One could always find John at the...

Bob Broughton, loving husband, father and brother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 29, 2024, at the age of 81, from complications related to Dementia. Bob was born in Washington, DC, to Bernard R. Broughton and Dorothy Fitzpatrick Broughton on May 7, 1942.  He graduated from John Carroll High School in 1960 and the University of Maryland in 1965.  Bob and his father opened Broughton Painting & Decorating, Co., Inc. shortly afterward.  While he was...

Eleanora Elizabeth Crowley, of Bethesda, MD entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2024. She was the proud matriarch of her family, and beloved by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Crowley and her son, Robert Crowley, Jr.  She will be dearly missed by her surviving children Peter (Cathy) Crowley, Linda Crowley, Eleanora Mitchell, Joyce Freer, Rebecca Crowley, and Nancy (Thomas) Whitlock.  Her greatest blessings were her 10 grandchildren and 13 great...

Melinda Mary Ely Cornish of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully in her home on March 11, 2024.  She was 71.  She will forever be known for her good manners and knowledge of the Catholic Faith. Melinda was born in Paterson, NJ to Joseph Ely and Pat Ely on May 19, 1952 and lived in Ridgewood, NJ most of her life.  She was in residence in Silver Spring, MD for 37 years.  She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Marymount College in Virginia.  She was a...

Fred Joseph Agnello passed away on March 11th at 85 years old. He was born on October 10th, 1938, in Homer City, Pennsylvania to Joesph and Vera Agnello. Fred graduated from Lycoming College and went on to pursue a career in teaching, driver education, and coaching. Fred was best known for his love of his family. He prioritized the well-being and happiness of his family, showing affection and support in both words and actions. He served as a role model to both his children and...