Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, Inc.

Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, Inc. Understanding of what the funeral should accomplish and dedication to the principle that everything possible will be done to help is our goal.

Our funeral homes take pride in offering you personal attention and distinctive service. You can count on us to be a source of caring and comfort during a difficult time.

Margaret Rose Gekas Hackman, 81, peacefully departed this world on December 29 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Di...
12/30/2025

Margaret Rose Gekas Hackman, 81, peacefully departed this world on December 29 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on March 28, 1944, Margaret (Peggy) grew up in a Greek American family in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The family owned the historic Lindell’s Chocolate Shoppe, serving ...

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12/29/2025

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Grief is unique to every individual, including children. However, many children express their grief through unique or un...
12/29/2025

Grief is unique to every individual, including children. However, many children express their grief through unique or unusual behavior. Do you have any grief coping techniques for children? Let us know below.

William Taylor Stansbury of Rockville, MD, and formerly of Morgantown, WV, passed away on December 19th, 2025, at the ag...
12/28/2025

William Taylor Stansbury of Rockville, MD, and formerly of Morgantown, WV, passed away on December 19th, 2025, at the age of 75, after a valiant two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, which ultimately ended in kidney failure.
William was born on April 27th, 1950, to Edward “Bunk” Charles Stansbur...

Mary Frances Arbaiza, age 93, passed away at her home in Rockville, MD on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 following a lengthy...
12/28/2025

Mary Frances Arbaiza, age 93, passed away at her home in Rockville, MD on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 following a lengthy illness. Born April 8, 1932 in Mexico to the late Jovita Cruz and Gilberto Cosio Rentaria.

Beloved wife of Joseph Arbaiza, Jr.; devoted mother of Joseph Christopher Arbaiz...

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12/26/2025

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Lauretta Rose Rudolph, a warm and wonderful friend, wife and colleague, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on ...
12/26/2025

Lauretta Rose Rudolph, a warm and wonderful friend, wife and colleague, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on December 23, 2025, in Montgomery Village, Maryland, at the age of 78. Born on December 9, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and gr...

When someone with metastatic breast cancer is considering a change to a care plan, it is important that patients and hea...
12/25/2025

When someone with metastatic breast cancer is considering a change to a care plan, it is important that patients and healthcare providers have an honest conversation about goals of care. When breast cancer has metastasized, treatment options become more limited, making coordination between healthcare and deathcare providers essential.

Albert "Sandy" F. Murray III, August, 18, 1944 - December 21, 2025Albert “Sandy” F. Murray III, 81, of Bethesda, Marylan...
12/24/2025

Albert "Sandy" F. Murray III, August, 18, 1944 - December 21, 2025

Albert “Sandy” F. Murray III, 81, of Bethesda, Maryland passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband and father who will be remembered for his dedication to teaching, coaching, a...

Elisa Lane Vermilye (formerly Mary Ellen Gormley, née Pratt), was born on May 24, 1958 in Bethesda, MD, to Catherine Lou...
12/23/2025

Elisa Lane Vermilye (formerly Mary Ellen Gormley, née Pratt), was born on May 24, 1958 in Bethesda, MD, to Catherine Louise Lane Pratt (d.) and William Leonidas Pratt, Sr. (d.). She was one of ten children, including: sisters Charlotte Parrott, Susan Alexander (d.), Cynthia “Cindy” Peel (d.), Martha...

JONATHAN ERIC SCHWENDINGERWashington, DC - Jonathan Eric Schwendinger, 52, passed away on November 27, 2025 at Washingto...
12/23/2025

JONATHAN ERIC SCHWENDINGER

Washington, DC - Jonathan Eric Schwendinger, 52, passed away on November 27, 2025 at Washington Hospital Center of complications from a cardiac arrest, brain hemorrhage and a fungal infection. He was surrounded with love by his family. Jon was born in Washington, D...

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