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M. Inez Crump was born at home on October 14,1926. Her parents were Sumner S Pierce, and Charlotte Florence Pierce. Charlotte's maiden surname was Cornell. Inez arrived to a house already filled with siblings. She had 5 older brothers and 4 older sisters. Her father was charmed by his youngest daughter, and nicknamed her, "his Pearl." Their home was on a dairy farm in upstate New York. Located between the towns of Canton and Potsdam. All of the siblings worked the farm. Inez...

Rita Lanigan Thomas, 95 gained her heavenly wings Tuesday, November 9, 2021 as she departed her family from a heart attack. Born June 24, 1926 in Washington, DC to the late Gregory and DeLois Lanigan. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Maxwell Thomas. Survived by her five children: Linda Magolda, Greg Thomas, Maria Luginbill (Steve), Patrick Thomas (Tammy) and Angela Vuitch (Frank); by her 10 grandchildren: Stephanie Barlow, Tommy Luginbill,...

Jo Ann Aronne (nee Neagle), age 58, passed into eternal life on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Eugene, and her four devoted children: Eronn Strickland, Mary Aronne, Theresa Aronne, and Abigail Aronne. A native of Wheaton, Maryland, Jo was a graduate of Montgomery College with an associate degree in Dental Assisting. She worked as a dental assistant, medical office assistant, and most recently as a patient service coordinator for MedStar...

LT, USN (Ret.) Laurice W. Mercer Passed on to Eternal Life on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at home surrounded by family members after battling Primary Lateral Sclerosis for 20 years. Laurice was born in Castine, Maine on December 16, 1938.  He was 82 years old. Laurice was the first-born son of the late Arthur C. (Bud) Mercer and Nella Louise (Gerow) Mercer.  He was also predeceased by Nella's husband Forrest (Jim) Stone. The eldest of four, Laurice was...

On Thursday, October 7, 2021, David Andrew O'Connor passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Patricia O'Connor and four children, Cassie (JD) Record, Ryan (Ciara), Patrick and Thomas.  He is also survived by his precious grandaughter Grace and his brothers Donald(Patricia) and John (Joni) and many nieces and nephews and dear friends.  Visitation will begin at 10am on Monday, October 11 at St. Francis of Assisi...

On Saturday, September 18th 2021, Glory Lane of Rockville, Maryland passed in peace. She is survived by her beloved son, Greg. She is also survived by her sister Nancy Mason and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Glory was a creative spirit, a musician, an artist, and piano teacher to dozens of students. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, gardening, and energy healing. She was a devoted Christian, a lover of angels and God. Glory will be fondly remembered by family and...

On Sunday, September 26th, 2021, Mary Ann Duffy, of Cloverly, MD went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Pennsylvania, where she met the love of her life and late husband Stephen C. Duffy Sr.  They made their loving home in Cloverly and enjoyed 59 happy years of marriage.  She was preceded in death by her only son, Stephen C. Duffy, Jr. (Linda)  her brother Michael Katkocin, and her sister Helen Marouchoc. She leaves behind four daughters, Susan (Ron), Sharon...

Loring Elwood Hawkins of Germantown, MD passed away on September 22nd, 2021 at the age of 80. Loring grew up on Long Island in Hempstead, NY, living in a neighborhood adjacent to the Hempstead Country Club.  At a young age, Loring’s father, Elwood, taught him to play golf at the course, where he eventually worked in his youth.  He rose to become the number one golfer for the Hempstead High School’s golf team.   Loring met his soulmate, Judy, at Hempstead High...

Robert (Bob) Walser, born October 24, 1921 was a native of Mankato, Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota. At the breakout of WW2, he joined the Marine Corps was and qualified to be a B-25 navigator- bombardier in the first commissioned squadron of Marine Air Group VMB-413 (PBJ/B 25/plane #29) nicked named the “Lucky 13”. The squadron was based on Sterling Island, Munda, and Emirau in the South Pacific. Upon discharge, Bob was accepted into the first training...

Dr. Jeanne Geyer Sella, age 91 of Rockville, MD, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1930 to Lester and Viola (Moran) Geyer who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gerard of Bound Brook, NJ, whom she married in February 1958. She is also preceded in death by her sister Leslie (Giancola) and brother David (Geyer). Dr. Sella is survived by her two brothers Michael and Frederick, her five children Edward Geoffrey...