John Wesley Baden, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 60 years old. He is predeceased by Paul – his father, and survived by his devoted wife – Gloria, his mother – Carolyn, their two beloved children – Victoria...
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Becky Lee Zis, 73, of Charlotte Hall, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2024. On July 2, 1951, Becky was born to William and Dora Kitchen in Takoma Park, MD. In 1993, she began work as a secretary for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. She enjoyed what she did for a living and loved...
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Joseph Linus Dean, Jr., 65, passed away July 11, 2024, at his home in Hollywood, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born in Scotland, MD to Mary Catherine “Sissy” (nee: Hayden) Dean of Hollywood, MD, and the late Joseph Linus Dean, Sr. Joey was born and raised in St. Mary’s...
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Agnes “Alberta” Ridgell, of Great Mills, MD passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2024. She was 99 yrs old. Born March 19, 1925, Alberta was the fifth of 12 children born to the late George William Owens and Mary Lillian (Pillsbury) Owens. Alberta was born and raised in St. Mary’s County,...
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Walter Waul Jr., aka Dick, was born on February 2, 1945, in Calvert County, Maryland to the late Thelma and Walter Wall Sr. He was the second oldest of nine children. On June 26, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family at his bedside, he was called home. Dick received his...
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George Aloysius Mattingly Jr., 73, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away July 5, 2024, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., of complications from lung cancer. He was born Dec. 6, 1950, in Washington, D.C., the son of George A. Mattingly Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty Wise” Duke Mattingly. George graduated from Chopticon High School...
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Katherine “Kay” Mattingly Aud, 76, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away June 21, 2024, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born Oct. 10, 1947, in Leonardtown, the daughter of George A. Mattingly Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty Wise” Duke Mattingly. Kay was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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Margaret Elizabeth Cryer, 86, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024 at her home in Caret, Virginia. Born April 7, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Durkin and Margaret (Webb) Durkin. Mrs. Cryer was predeceased in death by her husband, James Donald Cryer, Sr. Mrs. Cryer enjoyed over...
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Wanda Marie Harris, 87, of Hughesville, MD, departed her earthly life Friday, June 28, 2024, with loved ones at her bedside. She loved being a wife and mother. Her world changed exponentially when she became a Grandma and then, a Great Grandma (GG). She was born in Vegan, West Virginia on Friday, October 30,...
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Lori Lynn “Glammy” Snickles, 62 of California, MD passed away on July 1, 2024 at home after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 21, 1961, in Potsdam, NY to the late Edward James Snickles and Dorothy Ann (Pimm) Snickles of Auburn, NY. She attended Elbridge...
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Mitchell Gregg Hudson “Mickey”, 76 of LaPlata, Maryland passed away July 7, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was welcomed into this world by his parents Evelyn and Charles Hudson on May 28, 1948, and grew up in North Carolina. Mickey went to high school at Northwestern. He...
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Joy Anne Lantz, 77, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away July 7, 2024. Joy was born to Joseph and Rae Costanzo on April 29, 1947 in Cheverly, MD. In 1972, she met her future husband, Kenneth (Wayne) Lantz. They fell in love and were married on May 15, 1972. They were blessed with two...
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James (Jim) Arthur Rishel, Sr., of Hollywood, MD, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2024, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Jim was born on December 29, 1939, in Lewisburg, PA to the late William Arthur Rishel and Dorothy Irene Fairchild. After graduation from Lewisburg Area High School, Jim joined the US Navy in 1958...
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Shirley Ann Farrell, 87, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on July 8, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1937, to Robert and Maude Haynes in West Virginia. On December 21, 1956 Shirley was married to John Farrell the love of her life. They were blessed with two children, Timothy Farrell (Robyn) of Mechanicsville,...
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Betty Jane Eckert beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully June 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Betty also referred to as Bootsie was born January 21, 1936, and was the heart of her family. Betty married her childhood sweetheart William Eckert in May 1954 and together they built a home filled with love...
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John Kovich Jr, 84, a veteran of the Vietnam war and longtime resident of Ridge, MD, passed away on June 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Big John or Jr, as he was known to many, was the first of four children born on July 19, 1939 in Heckscherville, PA to John Kovich...
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Darrel Clifford Webb, Jr., 80, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Darrel was born on June 27, 1943, in Washington, DC, to the late Darrel Clifford Webb and Lottie Buddington Webb. After graduating from college, Darrel started his career as a printer....
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David “Dave” Norman Cropper, aged 77, from Lothian, MD, peacefully passed away on June 28, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on June 24, 1947, in Carlisle, PA, to Roland Cropper and Ernestine Andrews. He was a tech III for the State Highway Administration. He enjoyed what he did...
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charlotte Ann Simpson, 64, of California, MD on June 24, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1959, to the late father, Wesley Kalb and mother, Dorothy Ann Wilson in Elkridge Maryland. Charlotte graduated from Howard High School in 1978. She met...
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Leonard Francis Drury, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away June 19, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born November 11, 1952 in Charles County, MD to the late Bernard Joseph Drury, Sr. and Betty Ann Harding Drury. Leonard is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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Richard (Rick) LeRoy Solomon, Jr. of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 22, 2024. He was 57 years young. Rick was born in Lexington Park, Maryland on October 26, 1966. His parents are Richard Solomon, Sr. and Jackolyn Solomon. Rick also has a sister, Cindy Lucas. In 1984, Rick...
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Henry Ronald “Bud” Blanke, 79, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Maryland. He was surrounded by his loving family. Henry was a member of the Church of Christ. Henry, affectionately called “Bud” all of his life, was born in Staton Island, New York on November...
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Margaretha W. Harner, 86, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at home with her family by her side. On October 13, 1937, Margaretha was born in Hockenheim, Germany to Ludwig and Margareta Keller. She is survived by her beloved husband, Larry Harner of 65 years. The two were blessed with four children,...
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Judy Ann Tenney Altizer died at her home on June 29, 2024, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Arthur “Blane” Altizer. She is survived by three daughters, Kara Small, Rebecca Towns (Gene), Kimberly Busch (Danny), and five grandchildren: Mitsuko Coulby (Andrew), Zachary Towns...
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It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Erica Christine Drinks, 52, of Lexington Park, Maryland on June 13, 2024. Erica was born on October 9, 1971, to the late Julian Lawrence Drinks and Rita Bragg Drinks Jones in Charles County, Maryland. Erica graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 1989...
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