Obituaries

Obituaries

Glynnis Erin Schmidt, 37

Glynnis Erin Schmidt, 37

Glynnis Erin Schmidt, 37, of Lexington Park, MD., passed away on May 16, 2012 surrounded by family, after a 5 year battle with Breast Cancer. Born on September 6, 1974 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of William E. Starke III, and Jane (Jean) Starke of Erdenheim, PA. Growing up in Erdenheim, PA,...
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Marion Sebree Lewis, 90

Marion Sebree Lewis, 90

Marion Sebree Lewis, 90, of Martinsville, Virginia formally of Broomes Island, Md. He was affectionately known as “Whitey” or “Pop” to all who knew him. Born on a farm outside Cincinnati Ohio April 4th 1922, his favorite stories were of his life growing up on the farm. “Pop” was a WWll Navy Vet., a...
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William David “Bill” Rowe, 82

William David “Bill” Rowe, 82

William David “Bill” Rowe, 82, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away May 16, 2012 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA. He was born January 7, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey to Milton and Pauline (Strauss) Roethler. He was educated in New Jersey schools and graduated from Columbia High School in Newark, class of 1948....
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Kathleen Wade (Murphy) Maguire, 71

Kathleen Wade (Murphy) Maguire, 71 of Hollywood, MD peacefully passed on May 14, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 26, 1940 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Frances (Logan) Morgan and the late Otis Darrel Murphy. Growing up in Washington, DC, she graduated from Anacostia High School where she...
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Lucille Reynolds, 90

Lucille Reynolds, 90

Lucille Reynolds, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, died May 14, 2012, peacefully at her residence. Born August 4, 1921 in Culpepper, VA she was the daughter of Bessie and John Thomas Frazier. She loved attending church at Real Life Wesleyan Church in Mechanicsville and she loved to go shopping and spending time with her family....
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Emanuel Greenwell “Sugar” Guy, Sr., 83

Emanuel Greenwell “Sugar” Guy, Sr., 83

Emanuel Greenwell “Sugar” Guy, Sr., 83, of Leonardtown, MD., passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2012.  Born on November 2, 1928 he was the son of the late Rosalie Virginia Clarke Guy, and James Warren Guy, Sr.  Mr. Guy was the loving husband of Brenda Jean (Jarboe)...
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Winifred Mae “Wink” Gateau, 89

Winifred Mae “Wink” Gateau, 89

Winifred Mae “Wink” Gateau, 89 of Hollywood, Maryland died peacefully, May 12, 2012, surrounded by her family. Born August 1, 1922, in Altoona, PA; she was the daughter of the late Michael and Bertie V. Hill. Wink married the love of her life, the late John A. Gateau, Sr. on September 14, 1938. John...
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Clyde Anthony Sealey, 101,

Clyde Anthony Sealey, 101,

Clyde Anthony Sealey, 101, of Huntingtown, MD passed away May 10, 2012 at Heritage Harbour Health Center, Annapolis, MD. He was born August 8, 1910 in Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone, Republic of Panama to Prince Alfred and Beatrice (Parris) Sealey. Mr. Sealey was employed as a clerk typist for the Panama Canal Company for...
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Douglas Cecil “Doug” Cooper, 74

Douglas Cecil “Doug” Cooper, 74

Douglas Cecil “Doug” Cooper, 74, of Lusby, MD formerly of Bowie, MD passed away on May 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1937 in Hobart, OK to the late Earl and Ruby Knight Cooper. Doug married Patricia Cooper on November 11, 1960 and she preceded him in death in...
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Joseph Melvin “Mully” Graves, 85

Joseph Melvin “Mully” Graves, 85

Joseph Melvin “Mully” Graves, 85, passed away on May 10, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD.  Born on January 27, 1927 in Bushwood, MD., he was the son of the late Robert Parran and Agnes Gertrude Arnold Graves.  Joseph is survived by his loving wife Eleanor Marie Cheseldine Graves whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic...
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Jerald James “Jerry” Humenik, 56,

Jerald James “Jerry” Humenik, 56, of Hollywood, MD., passed away on May 8, 2012 in Hollywood, MD.  Born on April 22, 1956 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Anthony and Margaret Louise Hayden Humenik.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM...
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Jerald James “Jerry” Humenik, 56

Jerald James “Jerry” Humenik, 56

Jerald James “Jerry” Humenik, 56, of Hollywood, MD, died at his residence on May 8, 2012.  Born on April 22, 1956 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Bill and Sally Humenik  Jerry is survived by his siblings:  Janet Molyneaux of Rochester, NY., Bill Humenik of Kalispell, MT., Carol Nichalson of...
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Deborah Ann Crossley, 54

Deborah Ann Crossley, 54

Deborah Ann Crossley, 54, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on May 7, 2012 in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on May 28, 1957 in Washington DC. Deborah enjoyed working with the handicapped. She is survived by her parents John K. and Thelma M. Smootz, twin daughters, and her siblings, Sharon Cline and...
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Donald “Donnie” L. Evans, 57

Donald “Donnie” L. Evans, 57

Donald “Donnie” L. Evans, age 57, of Leonardtown, MD, died unexpectedly on May 3, 2012. Donnie was born on April 20, 1955 to the late Joseph Floyd Evans and Agnes Veronica Hill Evans Dunlap. Donnie lived his entire life in St. Mary’s.   Donnie graduated from Chopticon High School in 1973 and attended the...
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Aubrey Leroy King, “Roy”, 64

Aubrey Leroy King, “Roy”, 64

Aubrey Leroy King, “Roy”, 64, of St. Leonard, MD passed away at his home on May 4, 2012. He was born on August 24, 1947 in Washington D.C. to the late Aubrey A. and Doris L. King. Roy served in the Navy from November 1966 to October 1970 where he worked as ground crew...
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Mary Frances Norris, 74

Mary Frances Norris, 74, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on May 4, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born on September 24, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD., she was the daughter of the late James Carroll and Gladys Victoria Sheehan.  Mary was the loving wife of Joseph Carroll Norris whom she...
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Captain Ralph E. Barnes, 56

Captain Ralph E. Barnes, 56

Captain Ralph E. Barnes of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully with his family around him on May 4, 2012. Ralph was born on January 12, 1956 in Laurel, Maryland to Paul and the late Clara Barnes.   He was the beloved husband of Valerie (Hoffman) Barnes and the loving father of Ralph Barnes, Audra...
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Sharon Carol Rogers, 68

Sharon Carol Rogers, 68

Sharon Carol Rogers, age 68, of North Beach, MD passed away May 3, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 22, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD to William Alexander and Lucille Mary (Wood) Hooper. She received her education in Calvert County Schools and was a 1961 graduate of Calvert High School. Sharon married...
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Margaret Agnes Pratt, 92

Margaret Agnes Pratt, 92

Margaret Agnes Pratt, age 92, passed away on April 28, 2012 at her home in Chesapeake Beach, MD. She was born April 28, 1920 in Baltimore, MD to Robert A. and Maggie (Wills) Dugan. Margaret was a 1938 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Washington, DC. She was married to Lawrence R. “Joe”...
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Charles Russell DeVaughn, 82,

Charles Russell DeVaughn, 82,

Charles Russell DeVaughn, 82, of Owings, MD passed away April 27, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, MD where he had resided for several months. Known as Russell, he was born July 30, 1929 in Upper Marlboro, MD to Charles J. and Lucy V. (Richards) DeVaughn. He was raised in Upper...
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Betty Ann Hooper, 80

Betty Ann Hooper, 80

Betty Ann Hooper, 80, of Hollywood, MD, passed away at her residence on April 29, 2012. Born May 15, 1931 in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Hamilton Penwell and the late Georgia Anna Barton Penwell.   Betty was known as “Nanny” to her family and her friends. Her family...
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Joseph Sheleheda, 96

Joseph Sheleheda, 96

Joseph Sheleheda of Solomons, MD passed away on May 3, 2012.  He was born in New Alexandria, PA on December 7, 1915 to immigrants from Europe, Wasyl Sheleheda and Leona Narbesky Sheleheda. Joseph was preceded in death by his son, James M. Sheleheda; brother, Mike Sheleheda and sisters, Alice Schieb and Helen Jackson. Joe...
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William Dominic Abell, 99,

William Dominic Abell, 99,

William Dominic Abell, 99, of Leonardtown, died May 2, 2012 surrounded by his family at his son’s home in Leonardtown. Born March 1, 1913 at his parent’s farm on Fairgrounds Road. He was the son of the late George Edgar Abell and Emma Pauline Abell. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and resided...
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Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Mattingly, 52

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Mattingly, 52

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Mattingly of Hughesville, MD formerly of Leonardtown, MD died on April 29, 2012 in Washington, DC. Born on August 2, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD., he was the son of Robert (Bobby) Louis and Elaine Wood Mattingly of Leonardtown, MD. Jerry is survived by his significant other Judy Hoover, his children: Nicole...
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Ernest Conway Williams, Sr., 82

Ernest Conway Williams, Sr., 82

Ernest Conway Williams, Sr., of Clements, MD died on April 30, 2012 at Hospice House, Callaway, MD. Born on February 7, 1930 in Mechanicsville, MD., he was the son of J. Gwinn and Mary Jane Williams.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy Thompson Williams whom he married on April 18,...
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Cynthia Catherine Osterman, 50

Cynthia Catherine Osterman, 50, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away in Leonardtown, MD on April 26, 2012.  Born on September 30, 1961, in Cheverly, MD.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM in the Faith Bible Church, Mechanicsville, MD., where a Funeral Service will be held...
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John Derwood Harris, 85

John Derwood Harris, 85

John Derwood Harris, 85, of Port Republic, MD passed away on April 26, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1927 in New York, New York to the late Melkon and Lola Saajitian. Mr. Harris served in the Navy from May 2, 1944 to May 29, 1946 where he received the...
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Virginia Mary “Ginny” Mackey, 68

Virginia Mary “Ginny” Mackey, 68

Virginia Mary “Ginny” Mackey, age 68, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away April 27, 2012 at her residence. Ginny was born September 25, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to Frank J. and Ethel G. (Cade) Carroll. She was raised in Brooklyn where she attended public schools and graduated from Prospect Heights High School in 1961....
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Sybil Dean Caparratto, 88

Sybil Dean Caparratto, 88

Sybil Dean Caparratto, 88, of Huntingtown, MD passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1923 in Chattanooga, TN to Charles Franklin and Mary Florence (Atchley) Jones. She was raised on her family farm in Steele, Alabama until moving with her family to Washington, D.C. when she was...
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Smith, 67

Patricia Ann “Pat” Smith, 67

Patricia Ann “Pat” Smith, 67, of Owings, MD passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at her residence. Pat was born August 15, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to James Thomas and Betty Ann (Anderson) Ellis. She was raised in the Prince George’s County suburbs, graduating from Surrattsville High School. Pat married Raymond S. Smith on...
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Charles Russell DeVaughn, 82

Charles Russell DeVaughn, 82

Charles Russell DeVaughn, 82, of Owings, MD passed away April 27, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, MD where he had resided for several months. Known as Russell, he was born July 30, 1929 in Upper Marlboro, MD to Charles J. and Lucy V. (Richards) DeVaughn. He was raised in Upper...
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George Franklin “Cookie” Purcell, 78

George Franklin “Cookie” Purcell, 78

George Franklin “Cookie” Purcell, 78 of Drayden, MD died on April 26, 2012 at his residence.  Born July 13, 1933 in Drayden, MD; George was the son of the late George T. and Lillian Marie Dyer Purcell.  He was the loving husband of Margaret T. Purcell whom he married in West Monroe, Louisiana on...
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Christa A. Maier, 75

Christa A. Maier, 75

Christa A. Maier, 75, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on April 26, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center where she lived for the last 18 years due to a stroke. She was born on February 6, 1937 in Germany to the late Fritz and Berta Bassfeld. Besides her parents, Christa is predeceased by...
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Allen “Pop Pop” Breiterman, 69

Allen “Pop Pop” Breiterman, 69

Allen “Pop Pop” Breiterman, 69, of California, MD formerly of St. Petersburg, FL and Ft. Myers, FL, a long time resident of Annapolis and Ocean City, MD died in Callaway, MD on April 23, 2012.  Born on January 15, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Green)...
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Dennis Kevin Scott, 61

Dennis Kevin Scott, 61

Dennis Kevin Scott, 61, of Lusby, MD formerly of Leonardtown and LaPlata, MD passed away on April 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1951 in LaPlata, MD to Sheila C. Ferris Scott and the late Raymond F. Scott. Dennis graduated from LaPlata High School in 1969 and went on...
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Robert “Bob” Edward Yates, 78

Robert “Bob” Edward Yates, 78

Robert “Bob” Edward Yates, 78, of Coltons Point, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family by his side on April 23, 2012 in Callaway, MD.  Born on May 30, 1933 in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Russell Garnet and Pearl Anna (Donavant) Yates. Mr. Yates is survived by his...
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Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Verbeten, 60

Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Verbeten, 60

Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Verbeten, 60, of Port Republic, MD passed away on April 22, 2012 in Solomons, MD. He was born in January of 1952 in Appleton, WI to Hilda Verbeten and the late Charles Verbeten. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Verbeten whom he married on November 19, 1975 in Landover, MD....
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Ernest “Ernie” Carl Fankhauser

Ernest “Ernie” Carl Fankhauser

Ernest “Ernie” Carl Fankhauser died peacefully on April 22, 2012 at the age of 89. Before moving to the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s House, he lived in Lothian, Maryland. Ernie was born on September 1, 1922 in Washington, DC to Ernest and Twila Fankhauser. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Fankhauser...
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Clarence Edward Carroll, 84

Clarence Edward Carroll, 84

Clarence Edward Carroll, 84 of St. Inigoes, MD, affectionately known as E.D., peacefully passed away on April 23, 2012 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Clarence was born on March 20, 1928 to the late Anna Lucille and George Samuel Carroll of Saint Inigoes, MD. Clarence attended school in St Mary’s County Maryland until...
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Dorothy Frances Barbour, 95

Dorothy Frances Barbour, 95

Dorothy Frances Barbour, a resident of Charles County, Maryland died on April 23, 2012 at the Genesis Health Care, La Plata Center. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Barbour was the sixth and youngest child of Thomas Webster Short and Margaret Lucille Smallwood. Mrs. Barbour was married to James Walter Barbour for 41 years...
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William “Rod” Blount Rodman, 68

William “Rod” Blount Rodman, 68

William “Rod” Blount Rodman, 68 of California, MD died at his home on April 18, 2012. Born on August 6, 1943 in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Blount Rodman IV and Susan Noble Rodman. William served in the Navy from 1972-1994, retiring as a Commander for the US Navy....
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Richard “Rich” Allan Roys, 74

Richard “Rich” Allan Roys, 74

Richard “Rich” Allan Roys, 74, of Lexington Park, MD died on April 19, 2012 in Callaway, MD surrounded by his loving family.  Born on December 29, 1937 in Santa Ana, California, he was the son of the late Norman R. and Faye Irene Harrington Roys.  Mr. Roys was the loving husband of Diane L....
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David Oliver Anderson, 55

David Oliver Anderson, 55

David Oliver Anderson, 55 of Coltons Point, MD passed away on April 20, 2012. Born on January 11, 1957, he was the son of the late Howard Waldermar Anderson and Jeanette Winifred Perrigo Anderson.  David is survived by his brothers Bob and Tom Anderson. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26, 2012...
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Michael Edward “Mike” Daisey, 43

Michael Edward “Mike” Daisey, 43

Michael Edward “Mike” Daisey, 43 of Bushwood, MD passed away on April 14, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD.  Born July 30, 1968, he was the son of Sharon Huffman and Raymond Daisey.  Mike is survived by his wife Vanessa Daisey of Bushwood, MD,  whom he married on Sept. 15, 2007 in Grace Brethren Baptist Church, ...
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Alton Aloysius Lee, 60

Alton Aloysius Lee, 60 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on April 12, 2012 in the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, Lexington Park, MD.  Born on January 28, 1952 he was the son of Ruth Aberdeen Whalen Lee and the late James Richard Lee. Alton is survived by his brothers Joseph L. Dyson and James...
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Frances Lucille Kidwell, 70

Frances Lucille Kidwell, 70

Frances Lucille Kidwell, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at Civista Medical Center on April 15, 2012. She was born in Bowie, MD on October 11, 1941. Lucille was the daughter of the late George F. McKenze and the late Marie Brady.   She was raised on a farm and went to Woodmore High...
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Marion Frank McCracken

Marion Frank McCracken

 Marion Frank McCracken Visitation April 23, 2012 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Memorial Service April 23, 2012 11 A.M. Location: First Baptist Church of Calvert County
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George Alfred Hutchinson, 66

George Alfred Hutchinson, 66

George Alfred Hutchinson, 66, passed away at his home in Lusby, Maryland surrounded by family on April 16, 2012.  Beloved husband of Barbara A. Hutchinson. Loving father Of Wendy Carrasquillo ( Erik), Connie Hutchinson ( Beany Sellman), James C. Hutchinson (Bobby-Jo Richardson) and the Late Kimberly K. Boone. Grandfather of 8 grand-children and 3...
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Euphemia Catherine Natoli, “Phemie”, 91

Euphemia Catherine Natoli, “Phemie” of Huntingtown, MD, formerly of Coral Hills, MD entered into rest on April 17, 2012 at the age of 91. She was born in Clinton, NC on September 29, 1920 to Bertis and Cornelia Butler. Beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Natoli. Loving mother of Charles Anthony (Ruth) Natoli,...
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Manford T. Smith, 79

Manford T. Smith, 79

Manford T. Smith, 79, of Lusby, MD passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D. C. Manford was born on June 19, 1932 in Chickasaw, PA. He was the last son of the late Clinton and Lula Reinholtz Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
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Caroline Elizabeth Kendrick, 104

Caroline Elizabeth Kendrick, 104

Caroline Elizabeth Kendrick, 104, of Owings, MD passed away April 13, 2012 at Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, MD. She was born October 20, 1907 in New City Township, ND to Peter and Margaret (Kremer) Phillipp. She was raised in Bisbee, ND where she attended public schools, and received her teaching credentials at Fargo State...
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Larry Keith Waldroop, 58

Larry Keith Waldroop, 58

Larry Keith Waldroop, 58, of Lusby, MD passed away April 11, 2012 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD . Larry was born on April 1, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to Daniel and Erma Waldroop. He loved gardening, camping, hiking, and anything to do with outdoor nature. Larry is survived by his wife Wanda, Mother...
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Samuel E. Brookbank, Sr., 100

Samuel E. Brookbank, Sr., 100

Samuel E. Brookbank, Sr., 100, a native of St. Mary’s County, died on April 13, 2012 at home in Chesapeake, VA.   Born at Notley Hall Farm in Maddox, MD on June 4, 1911, he was the son of the late Samuel T. and Ruth Knott Brookbank. He was preceded in death by his...
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Robert D. Bibb, 69

Robert D. Bibb, 69, of Port Republic, MD passes away on April 13, 2012 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Fayetteville West Virginia to the late Alfred C. and Wilma Bibb. He is survived by his wife, Judy Bibb of Port Republic, MD and his daughter, Carey Bibb...
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Mabel Maria (Knott) Mattingly, 87

Mabel Maria (Knott) Mattingly, 87

Mabel Maria (Knott) Mattingly, 87, of Abell, peacefully died April 9, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD.  Born August 1, 1924 in Oakley, she was the daughter of the late Katie M. (Quade) Knott and John Louis Knott.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ford Mattingly, whom she married April 23, 1944 in...
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David “Davey” Michael Bell, II, 22

David “Davey” Michael Bell, II,  22

Davey” Michael Bell, II,  22, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 7, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD.  Born on June 12, 1989 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Kimberly Rose and David Michael Bell, Sr.  David attended Leonardtown High School and worked as a craftsman helper.  David was a lifelong resident of...
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Barbara Jean Ward, 74

Barbara Jean Ward, 74

Barbara Jean Ward, of Lusby, MD, passed away at Solomons Nursing Center on April 6, 2012.  She was the daughter of the late Evelyn Marie Robinson and the late William Ernest Robinson, of Camp Springs, MD.  Barbara Jean was born in Washington DC on September 14, 1937. She was a career school bus driver...
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Julia Ann Call, 47

Julia Ann Call, 47

Julia Ann Call, 47 of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away April 4, 2012 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  She was born on January 11, 1965 in Westminster, Maryland.  She was preceded in death by her mother Sally Barnes.  She is survived by her husband David of 20 years, 2 sons Brandon and...
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Joseph Henry Boss, 53

Joseph Henry Boss, 53

Joseph Henry Boss, 53, of Penn Laird VA, formally of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on April 6, 2012 in Rockingham Memorial Hospital, in Rockingham VA. He was born on September 30, 1958 to William and Susannah Dresser Boss. He worked for Wittenbach, a Commercial Security Firm for the last 18 years. He is...
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John Ignatius Evans, 83

John Ignatius Evans, 83 of Lexington Park, MD died on April 6, 2012 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born in Great Mills, MD on July 10, 1928, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Violet Bowles Evans.   Mr. Evans retired from the State Highway Administration. He loved spending time with...
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John Edward Latham, 72

John Edward Latham, 72

John Edward Latham, 72, of Chaptico, MD, died peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, after a lengthy and courageous struggle with cancer.  Born on July 3, 1939, he was the son of the late James Leonard Latham and Maude Elizabeth (Russell) Latham of Chaptico,...
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Daisey Marie Armiger, 92

Daisey Marie Armiger, 92

Daisey Marie Armiger, 92, of Solomons, MD formerly of Broomes Island, MD passed away on April 5, 2012 at Asbury~Solomons Health Care Center. She was born on August 30, 1919 in Broomes Island, MD to the late Nora Virginia Barrett and Severn James Muir. She married Charles J. Armiger in Washington, DC and he...
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Joseph Mattingly Wathen, 90

Joseph Mattingly Wathen, 90

Joseph Mattingly Wathen, 90 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on April 6, 2012  at Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his family.  Born May 9, 1921 in Morganza, MD he was the son of the late Ignatius Truman and Mary Genevieve Mattingly Wathen.  He is the loving husband of Shirley Ann Wathen.  Mr. Wathen is...
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Nicholas Patrick Wayne “Nick” Merritt, 24

Nicholas Patrick Wayne “Nick” Merritt, 24

Nicholas Patrick Wayne “Nick” Merritt, 24, a resident of North Beach, MD passed away April 4, 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Nick was born December 26, 1987 in Washington, D.C., and raised in North Beach. He attended Beach and Windy Hill Elementary Schools and graduated from Northern High...
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Joseph Kirk Nguyen, 44

Joseph Kirk Nguyen, 44, of Lusby, MD died on 31 March 2012, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.  Born on 6 June 1967, “Joe” was the youngest son of the late Chuc Nguyen and Hoa Truong.  He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1978 from Battle Creek, Michigan.  He graduated from...
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Richard “Dick” Frazier West, 75

Richard “Dick” Frazier West, 75

Richard “Dick” Frazier West (75) of Solomons, Maryland, died March 30, 2012, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.  He was born September 25, 1936, in Washington, D.C. to Marion Eugene and Marjorie Frazier West.  He graduated from the University of Maryland in June 1959 and earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree in...
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Beverly Ann Clarke, 67

Beverly Ann Clarke, 67

Beverly Ann Clarke, 67, of St. Leonard, MD, passed away on March 31, 2012 in Georgetown University Hospital. She was born on August 16, 1944 in Tacoma Park, MD to the late Mildred and Gilbert F. Swift. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1963. Beverly worked as a Department Manager for...
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Darcy “Darce” Diane O’Donnell, 43

Darcy “Darce” Diane O’Donnell, 43

Darcy “Darce” Diane O’Donnell, 43, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Pennsylvania, died on April 1, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 13, 1968 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Jackie Thorne of Calvert County, MD and the late Bing Thorne.  Darcy was the loving wife of Patrick Michael O’Donnell whom she married...
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Veronica Sue Lusby, 55

Veronica Sue Lusby, 55

Veronica Sue Lusby, 55, of Chesapeake Beach, Md. passed away at home on April 2, 2012. She was born in Calvert County, MD on December 14, 1956 to the late Oscar “Billy” Lusby and Lowena Buffer Lusby. Sue loved to watch soap operas and spend time with her children and grandchildren. She would do...
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Dana Marie Hungerford, 56

Dana Marie Hungerford, 56

Dana Marie Hungerford, 56, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC on April 2, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Esten Whitney Hungerford and Ms. Alma Jean (Wolfe) Hungerford of Bryans Road, MD. Dana was born in Washington DC on March 4, 1956.   She was a...
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Cornelius Paul “Corny” DeBruyn, Jr., 76

Cornelius Paul “Corny” DeBruyn, Jr., 76

Cornelius Paul “Corny” DeBruyn, Jr., 76, of Owings, MD passed away March 31, 2012 at the Washington Hospital Center after a lengthy illness. Corny was born December 4, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Emma Florence (Way) and Cornelius P. DeBruyn, Sr. He was raised in Washington, attended public schools and graduated from Eastern High...
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Jean Allen, 88

Jean Allen, 88

Jean Allen, 88 of Solomons, MD, formerly of Prince Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012.   She was born on May 14, 1923 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Thea Hawk.  Jean was married to the late Edward J. Allen on Mar 8, 1952.  She is survived by her son...
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Col. David W. Saxton, 90

Col. David W. Saxton, 90

Col. David W. Saxton, 90, died of natural causes on March 30, 2012 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in Holton, Michigan, David attended a one-room schoolhouse. After graduating as class valedictorian, he received a scholarship to Hope College in Holland Michigan. In his junior year, he joined the army and finished his degree in...
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George Frederick Darney, IV, 58,

George Frederick Darney, IV, 58, of California, MD., died on March 27, 2012 at his residence.  Born on June 19, 1953 in Clinton, MD, he was the son of the late Vera Mae and George Frederick Darney, IV. George is survived by his sisters:  Susan Trossbach of Leonardtown, MD., Linda Zimmerman of Amherst, VA,...
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Charles Edward Cook, 88

Charles Edward Cook, 88

Charles Edward Cook died of congestive heart failure on March 25, 2012.  He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on January 27, 1924.  His parents moved to Maryland in 1930 and Mr. Cook attended Hyattsville schools through high school.  After two years at the University of Maryland, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and...
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James M. Fowler, 54,

James M. Fowler, 54,

James M. Fowler, 54, of Port Republic, MD, passed away on March 25, 2012 in Snake Spring, PA. Jimmy was born in Prince Frederick on October 3, 1957 to Raymond E. Fowler and Irene V. Fowler. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and he loved to fish and shoot pool. He is survived...
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Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr., 90

Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr., 90

Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr., 90, of Hollywood, MD died on March 25, 2012 in Charlotte Hall, MD.  Born on May 6, 1921 he was the son of the late Catherine Renner and Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Sr.  He was the loving husband of Loretta Joy Ashby Hoopengardner whom he married on December 18, 1942 in...
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Ronald Edward McCready, Sr., 62

Ronald Edward McCready, Sr., 62

Ronald Edward McCready, Sr., 62, of Nappanee, IN formerly of Lusby, MD passed away on March 20, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Hilda Virginia Sadler and James Edward McCready. He married his beloved wife Hazel Gene McCready on September 20, 1970...
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Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Hughes, 60

Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Hughes, 60, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly from Washington, DC died on March 24, 2012 in Callaway, MD.  Born on August 24, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Helen Elizabeth and George Washington Fowler.  Virginia is survived by her son Robert G. Hughes of Aylett, VA., Siblings:  Zoe Ann Vest...
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John Lee Farrell, Sr., 57

John Lee Farrell, Sr., 57

John Lee Farrell, Sr., 57, of Avenue, MD, died on March 21, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 20, 1947 he was the son of the late Virginia Lee Thompson and John William Farrell.   He was preceded in death by his wife Sheila L. Farrell who he loved with all his heart.   John...
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Norris Cecil Hindle, 68

Norris Cecil Hindle, 68

Norris Cecil Hindle, 68 of McConnellsburg, PA, formerly of St. Mary’s and Charles County, MD passed away at his home surrounded by his family.  Born July 29, 1943 in LaPlata, MD, he was the son of the late Maurice Hindle and Virginia Dare Bowie.  He is survived by his loving and caring wife, the...
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Clarissa Angie Ogle, 81

Clarissa Angie Ogle, 81

Clarissa Angie Ogle, age 81, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on March 23, 2012 at her home. She was born April 14, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa to William Irving and Hazel Ella (Colvin) Britton. She moved to Waysons Corner as a young woman and lived with her sister. Clarissa married John Howard Ogle...
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Ruth Marie “Penny” Walker, 85

Ruth Marie “Penny” Walker, 85

Ruth Marie “Penny” Walker, 85 of Lusby, MD passed away on March 22, 2012 at Bayridge Health Care, Annapolis, MD. She was born on October 9, 1926 in Washington, D. C. to the late Reddie Wright Sweeney and Norman W. Sweeney. Penny was always known for her compassion, wisdom and understanding. She was preceded...
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John H. McHenry, Jr., 69,

John H. McHenry, Jr., 69,

John H. McHenry, Jr., 69, of Solomons, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on March 16, 2012 after a long, courageous fight against liver cancer. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late John H. McHenry, Sr. and Jeannette Koons McHenry. John is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Amy...
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Donna Lee Quinn, 58

Donna Lee Quinn, 58

Donna Lee Quinn of Port Republic died on March 18, 2012. She was born on December 30, 1953, in Bethesda, MD to Donald S. and Margaret (Peggy) Foley. She was raised in Bradbury Heights, MD and attended Suitland High School. She married David C. Quinn of Clinton, MD in 1977 where they lived until...
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Albert “Nick” Henry Nicholson, Jr., 72

Albert “Nick” Henry Nicholson, Jr., 72

Albert “Nick” Henry Nicholson, Jr. of Dunkirk, Maryland, formerly of St. Mary’s County in Maryland, died peacefully on March 19, 2012 at the age of 72. Nick was born on February 25, 1940 in Washington, DC to Albert H. Nicholson, Sr. and Agnes Harriett (Herbert) Huppmann. He is the beloved husband of Mary Ann...
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Charles “Charlie” Corbin, 75

Charles “Charlie” Corbin, 75

Charles “Charlie” Corbin, 75, of Abell, MD died at his residence in Abell, MD.  Born July 11, 1936 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Virginia Grimes and George Corbin.  Mr. Corbin.  Mr. Corbin was the loving husband of Audrey Lucille Coffren Corbin whom he married in Forestville, MD in October,...
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Dorothy Fowler Morgan, 94

Dorothy Fowler Morgan, 94

Dorothy Fowler Morgan, 94, of Mechanicsville died peacefully on March 16, 2012, attended by her loving family.  Born February 2, 1918 in Calvert County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Fayette and Lydia (Lottie) Fowler.  She graduated from Prince Frederick High School in 1934.  She lived her life dedicated to God and...
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Howard “Bernie” Carroll, Jr., 70

Howard “Bernie” Carroll, Jr., 70

On Friday, March 16, 2012, Howard “Bernie” Carroll, Jr. passed away at his home in Waldorf, MD.  He was 70 years old.  He is survived by his brother Raymond Carroll and his wife Carol and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceding him in death was his beloved parents Marie T. Carroll and Howard B. Carroll,...
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Frank A. Jaklitsch, 67

Frank A. Jaklitsch, 67

Frank A. Jaklitsch, 67, departed March 16, 2012, at home. He was born August 6, 1944, in New York, the son of Dr. Frank A. Jaklitsch and Helen E. Jaklitsch. Frank graduated from Farmingdale High School, NY, class of 1962. Following graduation, he studied at Greensboro College, NC. He left college after two years...
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Kimberly Dawn Lambert, 44

Kimberly Dawn Lambert, 44

Kimberly Dawn Lambert, 44 of Clarksburg, WV, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2012. Kim was born on April 2, 1967 in Cheverly, MD. She was the daughter of Jane Lee Lambert of Rivesville, WV and Nolan C. Lambert, Senior, of Kingsport, TN. She is survived by three brothers, Clayton and his wife Alisa,...
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John Wayne Catterton, 63

John Wayne Catterton, 63

John Wayne Catterton, 63, of Deale, MD passed away March 14, 2012 at his residence. Known as Wayne, he was born February 10, 1949 in Churchton, MD to William W. and Ella Mae (Marquess) Catterton. He was raised in Deale, MD and attended Deale Elementary, Southern Middle and Southern Sr. High School in Lothian,...
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Virgil Leroy Bowen, 89

Virgil Leroy Bowen, 89

Virgil Leroy Bowen, 89, of Amherst, VA formerly of Calvert County, MD passed away on March 7, 2012 at Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home in Amherst, VA. He was born on June 17, 1922 in Calvert Co. to the late Virgil H. and Effie Fowler Bowen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
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William M. Largent “Sarge”, 88

William M. Largent “Sarge”, 88

The St. Mary’s County FOP 7 is sad to announce the passing of long-time Active Retired Member William “Sarge” Largent. Sarge was a retired Anne Arundel County Deputy Sheriff, and resided in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He vacationed in St. Mary’s for years and became a member of F.O.P Lodge 7 several years ago on...
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Catherine “Cathy” Ann Mattingly, 56

Catherine “Cathy” Ann Mattingly, 56

Catherine “Cathy” Ann Mattingly, 56, of Abell, Maryland died March 15, 2012 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s.  Born on October 7, 1955 in Clements, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John W. (Buck) & Alice Marie (Suite) Quade.  She graduated from Chopticon High School and several years later married her...
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Marvin Ralph Marks, 90,

Marvin Ralph Marks, 90,

Marvin Ralph Marks, 90, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Lanham, MD, died at his residence in Hollywood, MD.  Born on December 28, 1921, he was the son of the late Hattie Emma Stickler and Ralph Oswin Marks.  Mr. Marks is the loving husband of Rose Cecila Marks whom he married on September 27, 1981...
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Joseph L. Reigle, 83

Joseph L. Reigle, 83

Joseph L. Reigle, 83, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on March 12, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD Joe was born on August 1, 1928 in Lewistown, PA to the late Katherine Wilson and Joseph L. Reigle II. He is also predeceased by his siblings, Doris Wagner, Herbert Reigle and Gerald...
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James Patrick Jarboe, 78

James Patrick Jarboe, 78

James Patrick Jarboe, 78, of St. Mary’s City, MD died March 11, 2012 at his home. Born February 25, 1934 in Pearson, MD, he was the son of the late Virginia Hammett and Thomas Melvin Jarboe. He led a life of Christian faith and service to others. He is survived by his loving wife...
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Walter Haycock “Buddy” Cusick, 81

Walter Haycock “Buddy” Cusick, 81, of Avenue, Maryland passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012.  Buddy is survived by his wife, Laura Hayden Cusick, who he married on May 6, 1961 at Holy Angels Church, in Avenue, Maryland.  Also survived by in-laws Paul Cecil Hayden Sr. of Edgewater, MD; Polly Hayden Hall of Abell,...
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Robert Henry Bruette, 55

Robert Henry Bruette, 55, of Lusby, MD passed away on February 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1956 in St. Petersburg, FL to Marian Knox Bruette and the late Duane M. Bruette. Mr. Bruette enlisted in the United States Navy in 1975 and served his country for 21 years...
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