George John Brstilo, “UG”, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Piney Point, Maryland, just days shy of his 91st birthday. Born on April 24, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Anna (Stochl) Brstilo. George lived a life marked by dedication, service, and joy. A proud U.S. Marine veteran, George served his...
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gracie Marie Howard of Waldorf, Maryland, who passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Gracie was born on September 26, 1937 to Harold Wayne Adkins and Evelyn Marie Adkins (Bowie). Gracie lived a life full of love, devotion, and...
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Gary Thomas Hill, born on September 20, 1943, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born to Thomas Joseph Hill and Gladys Hill (Cordes) and grew up in a loving family that helped shape the man he would become. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy from...
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Mark Alan Coontz, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 8, 2025 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a cherished friend. Mark is survived by his wife, Laura Elizabeth Coontz, and his children, Gavin Joseph and Charlotte Grace Coontz,...
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Brenda Ann Monshower, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away with family on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Georgetown University Hospital. Brenda was born on May 27, 1953, in Asheville, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend for over 20 years, Alvin Monshower; her stepson, Alex Monshower; her loving...
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Denise Ann Hicks, 70 of League City, TX, (formerly of Bel Alton, MD) passed away peacefully April 5, 2025 at Morningside House in Waldorf, MD, with her loving family at her side. She was born on March 1, 1955 in Terantum, PA to the late Robert Lairde Wadding and Dolores Ann (Canale) Wadding. Denise...
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Bruce Michael McCurdy of Marriottsville, MD was born on May 29, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on Apr 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving nieces and nephews at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD from complications with pneumonia. On May 5, 1988 he married the love of his life Mary Katherine...
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Carolyn Joyce Glisson Proffitt, 87 of Piney Point, MD passes away on March 31, 2025 at home. She was known to her friends as Carol and her family as Mom, Sis, Aunt Carol, Grandma, Grammy and Great- Grammy. She was born Feb 19, 1938 in Washington DC and attended St. Patrick’s Academy. After graduating...
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John R. Hall, Sr., departed this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the age of 87, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. God quietly summoned his beloved son home to enter into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories. Family and friends will unite on...
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Eileen Mae Hislop, 95 of California, MD passed away on March 30, 2025 with family and friends at her home. She was born on November 22, 1929 in Glens Falls, NY to the late Albert Joseph Bromley and Ada Marian (Greene) Bromley. In 1947 Eileen graduated from Bennington high school in Vermont and worked...
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Paul Gilbert Buckler Senior, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on November 11, 1941, to Charles Gilbert Buckler and Mary Helen Buckler (Herbert), Paul lived a full life dedicated to his family and work. Paul was united in marriage to Patricia “Ann” Buckler on...
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Agnes Marie Goldring, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend was born on March 11, 1936, the eighth of ten children to the late Louis “Duff” and Emma Elizabeth Marshall Young. She peacefully transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family,...
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Kathryn Marie Liebschutz, 84, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home, with her loving family at her side. She was born June 22, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, as the only child, to the late Walter A. Gloger and Marie Kathryn (nee: Forbeck) Gloger. Kathryn, aka Kathy, was...
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Barbara Ann Bell, 90, of Aquasco, MD, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born in 1934 in Ijamsville, MD to the late Grayson DeGrange, Sr. and Catherine Beard DeGrange. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles C. Bell; daughter, Pamela Lee (infant); sister, Beverly Damuth and brother,...
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald (Jerry) John Wakeen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and friend, who unexpectedly passed away on the 28th of March 2025 at the age of 91. Born on the 23rd of December 1933, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Jerry was an intelligent,...
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred “Fred” Garrow, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend. He passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 59, on March 22, 2025, in Leonardtown, Maryland, due to medical complications. Born on July 10, 1965, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, he was the third...
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Linda Susan Kyte, known affectionately as “Susie,” passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the age of 73. A beloved mother, sister, and friend, Susie spent the last 40 years of her life in Mechanicsville, Maryland, where she was a cherished member of the community. Born on December 15, 1951, in Washington, D.C.,...
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Edward O’Donnell Neel, Jr., 90, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Piney Point, MD died peacefully on March 15, 2025 at The Hermitage Assisted Living facility, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 20, 1934 in Augusta, GA, the son of the late Edward O’Donnell Neel, Sr. and Margaret (nee:...
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Joseph Anthony Ring, Jr., 84, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. Born on August 17, 1940, in Washington, DC, he was the son of Joseph and Mary Ring. Joseph worked for Safeway for many years, dedicating himself to his role as a warehouse foreman. His strong work ethic and...
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Kenneth Wayne Lantz Sr, 77, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on March 25, 2025. On September 1, 1947, Kenneth, more affectionately known by his middle name “Wayne,” was born in Washington, DC, to Luther and Elizabeth Lantz. After graduation, Wayne took out a loan and had his current house built at the age...
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Jose “Chepe” Concepcion Palucho Marquez, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on March 27, 2025. Chepe was born on December 8, 1953, in San Miguel, El Salvador to Francisco Palucho and Maria Marquez. Chepe worked as a porter for Hilton of Washington, DC. He enjoyed what he did for a living. He also served...
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Leon Alonzo Cullison Jr. aka “Dictator”, 96, of Ridge, MD, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Washington Hospital Center. Born on April 26, 1928, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Leon Cullison Sr. and Carolyn McKay Evans. Leon was preceded in death by his son Richard and his beloved...
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Robert Francis “Frankie” Merson died peacefully in his sleep on February 24, 2025, in Allentown, PA, at the age of 79 while traveling with his American Flyer Depot toy train business. Born on April 11, 1945, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Claudia Abell Guy and Robert Lee Merson. While growing up, Frankie spent...
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Edward O’Donnell Neel, Jr., 90, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Piney Point, MD died peacefully on March 15, 2025 at The Hermitage Assisted Living facility, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 20, 1934 in Augusta, GA, the son of the late Edward O’Donnell Neel, Sr. and Margaret (nee:...
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John Warren Thorne, 81, of Baltimore, MD passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 14, 2025. Born May 18, 1943, in Forestville, MD to the late Richard Russell Thorne and Margaret Rosabella (Randall) Thorne. John, fondly known as “Johnny” to his family and friends, was a kind and gentle soul....
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