OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Wheaton, MD

MAGDALENO ARIAS

MAGDALENO ARIAS

Dec 23, 2025

MAGDALENO ARIAS, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Maryland. Born on July 22, 1935, in Intipuca,El Salvador, he lived a life marked by an unwavering spirit, deeply rooted in love, generosity, and faith.

Magdaleno was known for his great sense of humor, always bringing joy and laughter to those around him. He...

AILEEN ELIZABETH RUNKLE

AILEEN ELIZABETH RUNKLE

Nov 10, 2025

A beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was an Aunt and sister as well and loved by so many people. Aileen had a kind and generous heart and was very creative. When she was Ninety-Five she made over One-Hundred baby quilts that were donated through her church to babies in need. She was very crafty and made angels for...

GREGORY ARNOLD NEWMAN

GREGORY ARNOLD NEWMAN

Nov 9, 2025

In Loving Memory

Our Hearts are heavy as we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and Papa whose kindness and love graced all who crossed his path. His memory will forever live on in our hearts. 

A Celebration of Life details will be shared soon. 

EILEEN MITCHELL

EILEEN MITCHELL

Sep 11, 2025

Eileen Mitchell was born in St. Vincent on June 4, 1930, and moved to Trinidad at the age of 3. In 1947, she married the late Norbert Mitchell, and together they raised five children.

Eileen lived a life of dedication, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was known for her love of music, her figurine collection, her sweet...

SOOK JA KAHNG

SOOK JA KAHNG

Aug 30, 2025

Sook Ja Kahng – a beloved wife, stepmother, aunt and grandmother figure to countless members of her family – died Aug. 30, 2025 peacefully in her sleep at Edenton Retirement Community in Frederick, Md. She was 92 years old.

The former Sook Ja Yeon was born March 5, 1933 in Pyongyang, North Korea, as the fourth of five children. A graduate...

TYRONE MAURICE HAIRSTON

TYRONE MAURICE HAIRSTON

Aug 18, 2025

Tyrone Hairston

May 14, 1948 - August 18, 2025

Tyrone Hairston, 77, a lifelong resident of Washington, D.C., peacefully passed away on August 18, 2025. Born on May 14, 1948, Tyrone devoted his life to serving others, both in the military and in his community.Tyrone proudly served his country in the United States military, demonstrating the same dedication and commitment that would...

THELMA BOYD TOLER

THELMA BOYD TOLER

Oct 2, 2024

Thelma (Ann) Boyd Toler, daughter of the late Josephine Boyd Fields and Al Junius Fields was bornNovember 3, 1937, in Tarboro, North Carolina. She departed this life October 2, 2024, at Casey Housein Rockville, Maryland.Thelma graduated from the former East Suffolk High School, Class of 1955. She was class secretaryas a freshman and sang in the school choir for four...

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