All Obituaries

Kathleen Wolfe Tominack, 89, of Indian Head, MD died peacefully on May 5, 2019 at Charles County Hospice House.  She was born October 25, 1929 in Wellsburg, WV, one of ten children, to Clarence and Mary Wolfe (Westerman).  Kathleen was married to Joseph Tominack of Windsor Heights, WV who proceeded her in death in 1999 after 50 years of marriage.  Her greatest legacy is the four generations she left behind: daughters – Deborah Tominack of Brandywine, MD, Kathleen Talton...

Edna Cecelia Sweeney, 94, of Indian Head, MD passed away on May 4, 2019.  She was born in Mechanicsville, MD on August 24, 1924 to Martha Ellen (Long) Graves and James Ernest Graves. Edna was a homemaker and focused on family and friends.  She was a wonderful cook and anticipated hosting birthdays and holidays baking and cooking.  She loved gardening and grew many beautiful flowers and house plants.  She was a talented crocheter and crafted many afghans for charities and...

Robert Lagana, 81, of Charlotte Hall, MD, died at the Hospice House of Charles County in Waldorf, MD on Thursday, May 2, 2019.  He was born on March 31, 1938 in Washington, DC to Salvadore Lagana and Josephine Forami Lagana.  Robert was a brick and block mason for 50+ years and owned his own construction business for a short time.  After retirement, he volunteered at the Charlotte Hall Farmer’s Market assisting vendors in selling local...

Dorothy Jean Allen, 85 of Accokeek, MD passed away Sunday April 21, 2019. She was born in Indian Head, Maryland in 1933, one of eleven children born to George & Emma (Smith) Hoffman.  Dorothy graduated from Lackey High School and worked on the base at Indian Head until she married (Clyde Allen Jr.). Dorothy had a deep love for her flowers, sewing, and animals.  She was a devoted Redskins fan spending may weekends telling the coaches what bad plays they called.  Her...

Christopher Joseph Tompa passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.  Born on September 14, 1965 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Dolores Flynn Tompa and the late Dr. Albert Stephen Tompa.  Growing up in Indian Head, he was a graduate of St. Mary Star of the Sea School and Lackey High School.  He enjoyed family vacations in Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach.  Chris was a rambunctious child who kept life interesting for his family. He received his Bachelor of...

Alvin Reinhart Piegols was born November 25, 1922 at the family farm in Midland, Michigan to Frieda Marie Feinauer Piegols and George Herman Piegols. Alvin was born prematurely, the younger of twins at approximately 2 pounds, 3 ounces, he and his twin brother were kept warm near the wood-stove. Alvin is survived by his wife of 73 years, Dorothy; his daughters Lois Friedrich, Diane Bicknell (Arthur); his sons George (Florence), Bruce (Rhonda); his son in law Reverend...

James “Jimmy” Cowger III, age 26, went home to be with the heavenly father on Friday, April 19, 2019.  Jimmy was born on December 10, 1992 to his parents, James Cowger Jr. "Fatback" and Patricia Wathen.  Jimmy was educated in Charles County Public Schools. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is survived by his two sisters, Sharon Faverty (Darryl) & Karen Scott; nieces Amanda & Lilly Faverty; nephews Scott & Kyle Faverty and a host of...

On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Francis Lawrence Cary, Sr., 70, of Salisbury, MD passed away at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Francis R. Cary and Hazel Jenkins Cary; his paternal grandparents, Raymond B. Cary and Margaret Joeckel Cary; his maternal grandparents, Thomas R. Jenkins and Catherine Coombs Jenkins; and his aunt, Anne Clements Cary. Larry is survived by his wife of 14 years, Carolyn Margaret, his brother, Thomas R. Cary; his children...

Dorothy Mary Collins (Jordan) known as “Dot” by many, died peacefully at Sage Point Senior Living Services Nursing Home in LaPlata, MD on April 13, 2019 at the age of 91.  She was born on September 20,1927 in Charles County, MD to the late Robert Leo Turner and raised by her foster mother, the late Laura Jordan and the late Catherine E. (Wills) (Thomas) Goldring. Dorothy received her education in the Charles County Public School System.  Dot then met the love of her...

Sylvia Balas, 85, of Bryans Road, MD passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.  She was born in Forestville, PA on July 30, 1933.  She was the daughter of Luke and Mary Demsko. Sylvia was a loving and devoted wife, cherished mother and grandmother, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents Luke and Mary Demsko, her husband John M. Balas Jr., mother and father in law, Agnes T. and John M. Balas Sr., sister, Lucille Winters; brothers-in-law,...