Funeral service held on March 16, 2024
Freeman Funeral Service, PA
7201 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd 4C/D
Clinton, MD 20735
Viewing: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Service: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cards and condolences sent to:
Rachell Quander
Woodbridge, VA 22193
John "Duck" Ware, Sr. passed away on February 24, 2014.. John is the husband of the late Charlotte Quander Ware, father of John Ware, Jr., Sherry Traynham and the late Anthony Ware. Also, he is the brother-in-law of Elaine Butler, Diann Walton, Theresa and the late Jeannie.
The funeral for Cousin Carolyn Branch will be on Tuesday, March 5th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Largo, MD. More details to follow.
Nancy Quander died on December 15, 2023. She was the beloved widow of Richard Quander. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Linda Quander-Sharpe. She was a passionate, award-winning educator. Her contributions to the field of education were recognized by community leaders, professional associations and public officials in the State of Maryland and nationally including the United States Congress.
Nancy Quander was also a beloved member of her own historic Lomax family of Virginia. She was a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and worked diligently for decades on their public service initiatives. Always supportive of her daughter's post doctoral opportunities, she traveled to foreign countries and attended numerous conferences and special events with her.
Services were held on December 28, 2023 at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, founded in 1858 in Washington, D.C. The Washington D.C. Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held its Omega Omega Service prior to the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment was at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Maryland.
Joyce Marie Russell Quander was born January 25, 1941 and passed away on October 14, 2023 in Atlanta GA. Joyce moved from District Heights, MD to Atlanta in the 1990s. She is the daughter of John and Gertrude Russell, and their oldest of four children. Joyce was married to Robert Quander, Sr. They have four sons, Keith Russell, Robert Quander, Jr., Dwayne Quander, and Trevor Quander.
Viewing: November 10, 2023, 12:00 - 8:00 PM
Family Hour: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Memorial Service: November 11, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Gregory B Levett & Sons Funeral Home
351 N. Clarendon Ave.
Scottdale, GA 30079
Quanda Mitchell-Grasty was called home in the early hours of Sunday, October 8, 2023. Heaven has gained another angel. Quanda is the daughter of the late Paul & Virginia Mitchell, sister of Benjamin Mitchell and the late Paulette Mitchell.
Quanda was the first minority woman to be in a nationally televised cigarette commercial. She has modeled for Pucci, Paris Vogue and has done print ads for the Ford Motor Company and Pepsi. In 1965, Quanda was recruited as a test case for minorities to join the Philadelphia police force. She credits her law enforcement work with being the most life-preparing experience she has had.
She lived six years in Lagos, Nigeria where she operated the family-owned importing business and, later, in Atlantic City, worked as convention services manager at two casino-hotels. In 1987, she opened the first minority-owned and operated clothing boutique in Atlantic City for the ‘big and beautiful’ woman which is now located in Central Square, Linwood. She then started Grupo Industria Jade in Guadalajara, Mexico which specialized in the production of bowling shoes and logoed sports footwear for little league teams. She is one of only two women manufacturing shoes in Mexico.
Quanda is an Alumnae Member of the Atlantic City (New Jersey) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.
Bonita Bagley Jeffries was born on November 9, 1959, and was called home to rest in the embrace of God on August 7, 2023. Born to Cleophus and Josephine Bagley in Washington DC, the Bagley family moved to Seat Pleasant, MD, and later to Capitol Heights, MD.
Bonita graduated with distinction from Central Senior High School, where she served as the Senior Class President of the Class of 1977, a testament to her natural leadership and charisma. Bonita was a classical pianist and studied at the esteemed Washington Musical Institute.
She served on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and later in supervisory roles within the DC and Federal Court system.
Bonita married Mark L. Jeffries on December 15, 2015. They established their home in Laurel, MD.
Bonita is preceded in death by her Parents, Cleophus and Josephine Bagley, sister, Belinda Bagley, brother, Stafford Wheaten; and niece, Stacey Wheaten-Richardson.
She leaves to cherish and carry on her memory, husband Mark L. Jeffries, sister-in-law, Tasha Grooms and family; brother Brian C. Bagley (Juanita K .); sister, Lucinda Wheaten; three nephews, Reginald A, Bagley (Michelle), Bryant S. Bagley; and Stephon Wheaten; two nieces, Kimberly A. Boddie and LaSandra Richardson (Joseph); three great-nephews, Reginald A. Bagley, II, Rashard C. Bagley, and Christian Wiggins; two great-nieces, Catryell Wiggins and Azalea Wiggins.
Funeral service held Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 10:30am at JB Jenkins Funeral, 7474 Landover Rd., Hyattsville, Maryland. Interment at
Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Maryland.
Read the full obituary here.
Glenn Williams is the husband of Deborah, father of one daughter, son of the late Lewis "Pete" and Mary Williams, brother of Joan, Michael, Karen, Lewis, and Vicki.
The funeral arrangements for Glenn will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 as follows:
Lee Funeral Home
6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd. Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-0900
Visitation: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Service: 3:00pm-400pm
Repast: Golden Corral in Waldorf, 2800 Crain Highway
Peter Carter Hanes passed away around April 2, 2023 in Washington, DC. Peter, age 62, died at home of a heart or stroke event. He is the son of the late Loretta Carter Hanes and the late Wesley Hanes. Peter is survived by his sister Cindy, and a host of cousins and friends. Peter was a kind, gentle, and brilliant person. He had a deep love of music and played wonderful piano compositions and arrangements, often in his church sanctuary. Peter had an encyclopedic knowledge of African American and family history, and current Black history events in the US and Canada.
A Memorial Service was held on June 2, 2023 at All Souls Unitarian Church, Washington, DC. Listen to the piano solo played in his memory.
Herbert "Pikey" Tancil, IV passed away on April 9, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. Pikey is the husband of Marsha Tancil; father of Herbert "Chip" Tancil, V and Chad Tancil; son of the late Gladys Quander Tancil and brother of the late Gloria Tancil Holmes.
Services held on April 22, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.
Charlotte L. Quander Ware was born on June 27, 1947 in Alexandria, VA and passed away on January 13, 2023. Charlotte is the daughter of the late Lee Count and Louise Quander, wife of John Ware, Sr., mother of John Ware, Jr., Sherry Traynham and the late Anthony Ware. She is the sister of Elaine Butler, Diann Walton, Theresa, and the late Jeannie.
The viewing, Saturday, February 04, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and homegoing service at 11:00 AM at Harvest Assembly Baptist Church, 8008 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306.
Phillip Cornelius Jeffries passed away on December 3, 2022. His beloved soul is survived by his wife, Antoinette (Toni), siblings (Mary Jo Blair, Carolyn Branch, David Gordon Jeffries, Diane Jeffries-Smith, Bernice Jeffries, and Paul Jeffries), and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial trees and flowers may be sent to the family — orders can be placed here: https://www.beallfuneral.com/obituaries/phillip-jeffries. There is also an option to make a donation to St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth & Families in memory of Phillip C. Jeffries.
Homegoing services will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at St. Mary of the Assumption, 14908 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Visitation is from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Funeral service is at 11:00 am. Internment is at 1:00 pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.
Corporal Gregory E. “Greg” Nicholas was the son of the late Edward and Florence Nicholas. He will always be remembered for his active participation in the Quander family reunion. Greg served as president of the northern branch for several years.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Church of Christian Compassion, 6121 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The viewing will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with funeral service to follow. Interment at Fernwood Cemetery, 6501 E. Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050.
Arthur Richard Brown was born in Washington, DC on May 16, 1946 to the late Charles L. and Annie C. Brown. He passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2022. Beloved husband of Sharman (Quander) Brown, father of Arthur, Jr. (Leslie) and Marcus A. Brown, grandfather of Rashad, Kristopher and DeMarco Brown, great grandfather of Rylee Brown. Graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School ('63), Norfolk State University ('67) and founder of Art Brown Ministries.
Funeral services were held on May 26th at Walker Mill Baptist Church, 6801 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
Kenneth (Ken) Proctor Mitchell was born in West Chester, PA on June 11, 1932 to the late Harry Allison Mitchell, Jr. and late Elsie (Proctor) Mitchell Jacobs of Devon. He was called home on May 1, 2022.
Ken married Debbie (Coppedge) Mitchell on January 19, 1952 and had 4 children: Patricia Mitchell Brown McGhee (deceased); Kenneth Mitchell Jr. (Elaine Terry); Mary Jane (MJ) Mitchell Hemmings (deceased; Gregory Hemmings); and Wesley Mitchell. Ken remarried in 2008 to the late Heather Mitchell of Mont Clare. Ken leaves to cherish his precious memory: Two sons- Kenneth Mitchell Jr., Wesley Mitchell and son-in-law Gregory Hemmings. Grandchildren: Josanne Rubin, Kenneth Mitchell III, Lauren (Brown) Hibbs, Dionne (Hemmings) Harrell, Courtney Mitchell, Lisa (Brown) Ellison, Jasmine Hemmings, Wesley Mitchell II, Adryan Bates and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. (Read Ken's full obituary here. View the video tribute here.)
Funeral services were held on May 11th at Bethel Baptist Church, 412 Fairview Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
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The Quanders: Since 1684, an Enduring African-American Legacy was released on January 29, 2021 and is available for purchase. Written and published by author and family historian, Judge Rohulamin Quander, this is the first detailed, historical account of the internationally known Quander family, one of the oldest documented African American families in the country with a 350 year lineage dating back to colonial Maryland. This new book is the first primary single source encapsulating this fascinating, multi-century story.