Obituaries

Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70

Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70

Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70, of Hollywood, MD was born on December 27, 1948 to parents, John Richard Knott, Sr. and late mother Virginia Pilkerton Knott (d. 2010). Bill passed away on September 24, 2019 in Hollywood, MD in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his wife, Donna...
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Richard Tirado

Richard Tirado

On Monday, September 16, 2019, Richard Tirado departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Dwain McCray

Dwain McCray

On Friday, September 20, 2019, Dwain McCray departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 . Interment be at Trinity Memorial Gardens following service.
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Pauline Looper

Pauline Looper

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Pauline Looper departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church 2001 14th St. SE Washington D.C. 20020. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery.
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Abraham Dantzler

On Monday, September 23, 2019, Abraham Dantzler departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment be at Heritage Memorial Cemetery following service.
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Eunice Clark

Eunice Clark

On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Eunice Clark, departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Greater Deliverance Christian Church, 441 Chaplin Street SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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Vickii Bass

Vickii Bass

On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Vickii Bass departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Westphalia United Methodist Church 9363 Darcy Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Interment be at Washington National Cemetery following service.
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Herbert Gene Whichard, 84

Herbert Gene Whichard, 84

Herbert Gene Whichard, 84, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Washington, NC and Berwyn Heights, MD, passed away on September 21, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born August 29, 1935 in Greenville, NC, he was the son of the late David Forrest Whichard and Marian Payne. Gene graduated from Washington High School in...
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Pamela Susan Saalbach

Pamela Susan Saalbach

Pamela’s dynamic personality and innate sense of fairness were displayed across her many talents which included a gorgeous singing voice, mastery of guitar, banjo, and dulcimer, and detailed costume design. The wedding dress she wore when she married her loving husband Mark Schleicher in 1984 was handmade and precisely fashioned based upon a photograph...
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Charles Mellon Lockerby “Chuck”

Charles Mellon Lockerby “Chuck”

After celebrating his 89th birthday on Labor Day, Charles Mellon Lockerby (“Chuck”) passed away on September 14 at his home in Drum Point, Lusby, Maryland, where he lived with his wife of 64+ years, Jean. Born in San Mateo, California in 1930, he spent his early boyhood years in San Mateo County before—following a...
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Allen Lee “Al” Huey, 64

Allen Lee “Al” Huey, 64

Allen Lee “Al” Huey, 64, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on October 28, 1954 to the late Charles Huey and Evelyn Manges Huey. Al is a 1972 graduate of Homer Center High School and 1976 graduate of...
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Joseph “Sonny” Fabian Jameson, Jr., 86

Joseph “Sonny” Fabian Jameson, Jr., 86

Joseph “Sonny” Fabian Jameson, Jr., 86, of Hughesville, MD passed away on September 21, 2019 at the Sagepoint Senior Living Facility in LaPlata, MD. Sonny was born on June 15, 1933 to the late Joseph Fabian Jameson Sr. and Agnes Cecelia (Bridgett) Jameson in Hughesville, MD. Sonny worked as a carpenter for J&S Contractors...
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William “Bill” Paul Goddard, 53

William “Bill” Paul Goddard, 53

William “Bill” Paul Goddard, 53, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on September 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to Benjamin George Goddard and Mary Lynn (Byrum) Goddard. Bill grew up in Piney Point, MD with his brothers and sister. He had many priceless memories...
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James Harold “Jay” Hills, 53

James Harold “Jay” Hills, 53

James Harold “Jay” Hills, 53, of Great Mills, MD passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton, MD with his wife at his side. He was born May 19, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to Mary Carol Mattingly Russell of Leonardtown, MD and the late James Laurence Hills....
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Laci Nicole Herbert, 35

Laci Nicole Herbert, 35

Laci Nicole Herbert,35, of Nanjemoy Crossed on Tuesday August 13, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Mark Herbert Sr and Terri Davis Herbert. Her brothers, Mark Herbert Jr and Zacerry Herbert. Her Grandmother, Anne Herbert and Grandfather,Gwynne D. Davis. God Daughter Madison Milne. God Mother, Karen Thompson and God Father Michael Robert. Also,...
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Ann P. Swann, 79

Ann P. Swann, 79

Ann P. Swann, 79, of LaPlata, MD passed away on September 13, 2019 at The John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born in Washington, DC on June 30, 1940 to the late Claude Pennington and Constance Pennington, Ann is also predeceased by her granddaughter, Megan Sheridan. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E....
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James (Jim) Francis Zurenko, 73

James (Jim) Francis Zurenko, 73

James (Jim) Francis Zurenko, age 73, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Jim was born on August 22, 1946 in Spangler, Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Mary Louise Zurenko. He is survived by his brother, Joe Zurenko and wife Diane Zurenko, three children and their spouses: James Zurenko, wife Jenna Zurenko...
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Betty Mae Whittington, 88

Betty Mae Whittington, 88

Betty Mae Whittington, 88, of Lothian passed away September 15, 2019 in Annapolis. She was born May 31, 1931 in Largo, MD to Roy and Caroline (Hense) Thieme. Betty married Carl Whittington in 1951 and they moved to Lothian in 1969. She was employed as a food service manager for Prince George’s County school...
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Gretta Dean Theis Goshorn, 82

Gretta Dean Theis Goshorn, 82

Gretta Dean Theis Goshorn, age 82 of White Plains, Maryland, died September 14, 2019 at Fenwick Landing in Waldorf, Maryland. Gretta was born in St. Louis, Missouri and then raised her family in Temple Hills, Maryland. She retired from NASA and UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) and was an owner of Fabulous Feast...
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Virginia “Ginny” Sullivan Hoover, 76

Virginia “Ginny” Sullivan Hoover, 76

Virginia “Ginny” Sullivan Hoover, 76, died September 14, 2019. Ginny was a Program Analyst with Federal Aviation Administration for 40 plus years and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed buying gifts for family and friends. She was the daughter of Herman E. Sullivan, Jr. and Nellie O. Fisher. In addition to her father,...
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Melvin Wilfred Lange, 91

Melvin Wilfred Lange, 91

Melvin Wilfred Lange, age 91 of La Plata, Maryland, died September 17, 2019 at his residence. Melvin was a member of Security Traders Association. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II where he received a Victory Medal. He was a member of National Christian Choir and...
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Bertina Agnes Riche, 76

Bertina Agnes Riche, 76

Bertina Agnes Riche, 76 of District Heights, MD, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 21, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at St. George’s Island...
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Joseph Richard O’Rourke, 71

Joseph Richard O’Rourke, 71, of Huntingtown, MD passed on Sunday September 15, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late James and Ruth (Ford) O’Rourke. He was the beloved wife of Deborah L. (Sattin) O’Rourke. He was employed as a tank tester for the United States Navy for over 20...
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Leonard Ambrose Knott, 74

Leonard Ambrose Knott, 74

Leonard Ambrose Knott, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 15, 2019 in Mechanicsville. Born on March 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph Ambrose Knott and Ada Catherine (Goldsboro) Knott. Leonard worked as a diesel auto mechanic most of his adult life. He considered coming home with grease on...
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Peggy “Peg” Ann Taylor, 90

Peggy “Peg” Ann Taylor, 90

Peggy “Peg” Ann Taylor, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her home on September 15, 2019. Peg was born on July 8, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to the late Alvah K. Randall and Anna. S. (Sanalitro) Randall. Peg met her best friend and forever love, Aaron N. Taylor and they spent over...
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