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Gary Lee Lester, 86,

Gary Lee Lester, 86,

Gary Lee Lester, 86, of Tracy’s Landing passed away January 13, 2026. He was born April 16, 1939, in Windber, PA to Jacob and Dora (Hull) Lester. Gary grew up on the family farm in Johnstown, PA. He married Donna Russell on July 24, 1957, and shortly after they moved to Maryland. He owned...
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Justine Mary Pratt, 81,

Justine Mary Pratt, 81,

Justine Mary Pratt, 81, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1944, in Washington, DC, and resided and eventually retired in Waldorf, Maryland. She was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred Joseph Pratt and Bernice Mary Pratt. She spent much of her life in the...
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James Dennis Lewis

James Dennis Lewis

James Dennis Lewis passed away peacefully at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1951, at Patuxent River Naval Air Station to the late William E. and Justina Lewis. Jim graduated from Great Mills High School in 1969 then joined the U.S. Army and served from Dec 29,...
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Gordon “Sonny” Miller Osborne, 89,

Gordon “Sonny” Miller Osborne, 89,

Gordon “Sonny” Miller Osborne, 89, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 7, 2026. On March 18, 936, Sonny was born in Front Royal, VA, to the late William and Josephine Osborne. At just 17, Sonny wed the love of his life, Thelma. By the age of 18, he enlisted in the Army, serving...
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Robert Charles Minshall

Robert Charles Minshall

Robert Charles Minshall, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Robert lived a life defined by curiosity, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for both the people and the world around him. A lifelong lover of comics, Robert found joy in sharing this passion with his...
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Katherine Ann (Kit) Spalding

Katherine Ann (Kit) Spalding

Katherine Ann (Kit) Spalding of Leonardtown, Maryland died peacefully just hours after her 99th birthday in the early morning hours of January 14, 2026. She was born January 13, 1927 to the late Francis Xavier and Elizabeth Claire (Thompson) Spalding.  She was the oldest of 9 siblings and was also the first grandchild on...
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Ruth Rebecca Mercure, 62,

Ruth Rebecca Mercure, 62,

Ruth Rebecca Mercure, 62, of Bryantown, MD, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1963, in St. Peterburg, Virginia. Daughter to the late Leo H. Mercure and Mary Dean. Ruth attended Carver Elementary School and later graduated from Great Mills High School. She went on to earn a master’s...
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Levi Michael Kuhn II, 65,

Levi Michael Kuhn II, 65,

Levi Michael Kuhn II, 65, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 7, 2026. On December 19, 1961, Levi was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to the late Levi Michael Kuhn and Helen Louise Kuhn. For over 20 years, Levi worked as a carpenter. He was also very handy and could repair things around the...
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MaryGene Harmon

MaryGene Harmon

MaryGene Harmon, of Harwood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1937, to Louis Noll and Evelyn McMurdy. MaryGene was married to the love of her life, Donald Lee Harmon, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared a devoted and loving marriage. She is survived by...
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James Calvin “Cal” Bruce, 85,

James Calvin “Cal” Bruce, 85,

James Calvin “Cal” Bruce, 85 of Colonial Beach, VA (formerly of Mechanicsville, MD) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA with his loving family at his side. He was born May 6, 1940 at the family home in Prince George’s County, MD to the late Larry E....
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Richard Lee Sandidge, Sr., 86,

Richard Lee Sandidge, Sr., 86,

Richard Lee Sandidge, Sr., 86, of California, MD passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Cecil T. Sandidge and Nellie Wills Sandidge.  He was the husband of the late Marjorie “Margie” Lea Sandidge whom he married August 6,...
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Brenda Mae Lynch

Brenda Mae Lynch

Brenda Mae Lynch, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on September 14, 1946, to the late Norman and Helen Myers. Brenda was married to William Harry Lynch, who preceded her in death. Together they built a loving family and raised four daughters:...
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Daniel Roy Twombly, 45,

Daniel Roy Twombly, 45,

Daniel Roy Twombly, 45, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2026 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, with his loving family at his side. Dan, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His life was one marked by...
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Paul “Leon” Lyle

Paul “Leon” Lyle

Leon Lyle, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on March 2, 1936, to the late William and Vivian Lyle. Leon spent his working years as a skilled metal lather and was a proud member of Lathers Local #9. He was known...
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Chris Robbin Kendall (64)

Chris Robbin Kendall (64)

Chris Robbin Kendall (64) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family. Chris was born on July 7, 1961, in Washington, DC, to John A. Kendall and Betty Louise (Norris) Kendall. Chris worked most of his life as a maintenance technician for Fifth...
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Thomas Andrew Belfield, 60,

Thomas Andrew Belfield, 60,

Thomas Andrew Belfield, 60, of Clinton, MD, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1965, to William & Joyce Belfield. Thomas was predeceased in death by his parents. He is survived by his son Travis Belfield of Mechanicsville, MD, daughter Jessica McVerry of Mechanicsville, MD, brothers William Belfiled (Billy)...
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Donald “Don” Ray Taylor, 85,

Donald “Don” Ray Taylor, 85,

On January 9, 2026, Donald “Don” Ray Taylor, 85, of Gambrills, MD, passed away. Don was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Madge Genevieve Spencer. After graduating from Capitol Hill High School in 1958, Don enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army for twenty years.  During this time, he earned...
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Leonard Harding “Hardy” Simmons, Jr., 77,

Leonard Harding “Hardy” Simmons, Jr., 77,

Leonard Harding “Hardy” Simmons, Jr., 77, of Clements, Maryland, formerly of Camp Springs, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 5, 2026.  He was born in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 1948 to the late Leonard Harding, Sr. and Doris Earnshaw Simmons. He married Connie Marie Williams on Nov. 15, 1980. They...
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James Warren (Jimmy) Burroughs, 85,

James Warren (Jimmy) Burroughs, 85,

James Warren (Jimmy) Burroughs, 85, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital with his wife by his side. Born on December 26, 1939, Jimmy was the first son of Warren Hancock and Lydia Elizabeth Burroughs. He attended Margaret Brent High School in Helen, Maryland.  While in high...
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Sandra Sue Binsted, 86,

Sandra Sue Binsted, 86,

Sandra Sue Binsted, 86, of California, MD, passed away at home on January 3, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1939 in West Virginia. Daughter to the late Mary E. Jennison & Frank W. Jennison. She was the loving wife of Norman Binsted who she married June 27, 1959. Sue is survived by...
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Larry D. Harner, 88,

Larry D. Harner, 88,

Larry D. Harner, 88, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away with his loving family at his side on January 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 17, 1937, in Valley View, PA, to the late Elmer Norman Harner and Catherine Schach. Larry was born and raised in Pennsylvania, graduating from Hegins...
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Logan Anthony Trossbach

Logan Anthony Trossbach

Logan Anthony Trossbach passed away suddenly on December 26, 2025, at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. He was eight years old. Logan was born on December 31, 2016, at John Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore City, Maryland, to Tracy Marie Payne and Joseph Anthony Trossbach. Logan was baptized at Children’s National Hospital in Washington,...
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Seth Alan Abelson

Seth Alan Abelson

Seth Alan Abelson passed away on January 2, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born in Philadelphia on March 16, 1970, and was adopted by Leonard and Phyllis Abelson of Queens, NY, their daughters Janet Meri, and later, Deena Elyse. He loved sports, and especially music. He wrote songs, played guitar and piano, sang,...
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Richard Ellwood King, 81,

Richard Ellwood King, 81,

Richard Ellwood King, 81, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 17, 1944, in Washington, DC, to the late Charles Harold King and Elsie May King. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...
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Brian Matthew Snell, age 41,

Brian Matthew Snell, age 41,

Brian Matthew Snell, age 41, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born on August 14, 1984, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to David and Barbara Snell of Mechanicsville, Maryland. Brian had a deep love for sports and was a devoted fan of all local teams. His passion for athletics...
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