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Zane Oliver Rettstatt, Jr

Zane Oliver Rettstatt, Jr

Zane Oliver Rettstatt, Jr passed away on Oct 24, 2024 at the age of 64.  He worked for over 20 years as a project manager for the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works, receiving a commendation for his dedicated service when he retired in 2022.  He was a lifelong Redskins/Commanders fan and avid...
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Peter Douglas Butt, 76,

Peter Douglas Butt, 76,

Peter Douglas Butt, 76, of Lexington Park, MD passed away suddenly on September 4, 2024 with his loving wife at his side. He was born on May 27, 1948 in Glenridge, NJ to the late William and Lorraine (nee: Beck) Butt. Peter is a 1966 graduate of Chatham High School and 1968 graduate of...
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Jarvis Mallonee Bennett, 92,

Jarvis Mallonee Bennett, 92,

Jarvis Mallonee Bennett, 92, of Solomons, MD, (formerly of Breton Bay, Leonardtown, MD) passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at Asbury in Solomons, with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 27, 1932 in Asheville, NC to the late Jarvis Cordell Bennett and Maude Viola (nee: Mallonee) Bennett. He...
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Thomas Anthony Grubaugh

Thomas Anthony Grubaugh

On October 20th, 2024, Thomas Anthony Grubaugh passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and family. Tom was born October 21, 1941, to his parents Louis Lenard Grubaugh and Genevieve Bruck of Champagne, IL who preceded him in death. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Marine Corp, where he proudly served...
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Vera Lynn Case, 64,

Vera Lynn Case, 64,

Vera Lynn Case, 64, of California, MD passed away suddenly on October 17, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 25, 1959 in Washington, DC to the late Albert (Bus) Roderick and Hilda Leona Woodburn. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and graduated from Great...
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Janet Burroughs Rowland, 91,

Janet Burroughs Rowland, 91,

Janet Burroughs Rowland, 91 of Solomons, MD (Formerly of Leonardtown, MD) passed away on October 14, 2024 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 3, 1933 in St. Mary’s County to the late E. Ray Burroughs and Esther (nee: Hancock)...
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Lucy Anne Vallandingham Dixon, 80,

Lucy Anne Vallandingham Dixon, 80,

Lucy Anne Vallandingham Dixon, 80, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on October 16, 2024.  Born on May 8, 1944, Lucy was a beacon of love and dedication, well-known for her caring and fun-loving nature.  She took immense pride in her family, cherishing her roles as a wife, mother, sister, and proud Nana. Lucy graduated...
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Robert “Bob” Walter Adcock, age 69,

Robert “Bob” Walter Adcock, age 69,

Robert “Bob” Walter Adcock, age 69, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Bob was born February 5, 1955, in Charles County Maryland to the late William Howard Adcock and late Clara Dorothy Williams. He graduated from Potomac High School in 1972. Bob was an extremely...
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Franco DiGiovannantonio, 94,

Franco DiGiovannantonio, 94,

Franco DiGiovannantonio, 94, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on October 14, 2024. On November 24, 1929, Franco was born in Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy to the late Filomeno and Angelina DiGiovannantonio. Franco grew up on a small farm along the Adriatic Sea coast of Italy.  He enjoyed sharing stories of his childhood, growing up...
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Joseph Donald Bean

Joseph Donald Bean

Joseph Donald Bean, affectionately known as Donald, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on October 15, 2024 at the age of 73. Born on May 16, 1951 in LaPlata, MD, Donald grew up in Great Mills, MD, but spent most of his life in Hollywood, MD, where he created...
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Mary Link Rivers Cryer

Mary Link Rivers Cryer

Mary Link Rivers Cryer passed away on October 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland to Leroy Russell Rivers and Agnes M. Link. She was employed in the hospitality industry in Gambrills, Maryland, she was later employed by a clothing factory in Western Maryland, and prior...
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Sara Louise Burbage, 73,

Sara Louise Burbage, 73,

Sara Louise Burbage, 73, of Loveville, MD passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024. Sara was born on September 14, 1951 in Washington DC to the late George Herbert Burbage and Irby (Smith) Burbage. She grew up in Temple Hills, MD. Her father George died when she was just 7 years old....
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Patricia Draper aged 76,

Patricia Draper aged 76,

Patricia Draper aged 76, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born and raised in Washington, DC by James and Dorothy Ruley. She was the youngest of six children. In December of 1985, she married her true love George Draper in Vegas with their two daughters as witnesses and made a home...
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Renate Margarete Stephens, 90,

Renate Margarete Stephens, 90,

Renate Margarete Stephens, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away at her home on October 10, 2024, family was by her side. On August 24, 1934, Renate was born in Sellnow, Germany to Kurt and Margarete Schmalz.  Renate lived her early years (age 5 -11) during World War II (1939-1945), one of the most...
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Sherry Ann Selinske, 55,

Sherry Ann Selinske, 55,

Sherry Ann Selinske, 55, of Stephens City, VA passed away on October 7, 2024. On June 16, 1969, Sherry was born in Washington, DC to Joseph Akowskey, Sr. (Brenda), and Dianne Middledorf (Kevin). After Sherry graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1987, she attended CSM to pursue a degree in sign language. On...
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Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78,

Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78,

Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78, of Ridge, MD passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She was born March 31, 1946 to the late James Emerick Stone Sr. and Helen Yeatman Stone. Sandra grew up in St. Mary’s County where she attended St. Michael’s School....
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Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64,

Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64,

Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only two weeks earlier. Cynthia was born on March 14, 1960, in Washington, D.C., to the late Walter A. Lloyd and Mary Christine...
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Joseph Luskus

Joseph Luskus

Joseph Luskus departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was 87 years old. Joseph was born on January 14, 1937, in Mount Carmel, PA to Joseph Leonard Luskus and Louise Mildred Luskus (née Zedanovich). He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Mount Carmel, PA in 1954....
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Elizabeth Denham Bieber, 98,

Elizabeth Denham Bieber, 98,

Elizabeth Denham Bieber, 98, of Drayden, St Mary’s County, MD passed away at home on October 6, 2024. On May 26, 1945, she married her late beloved husband, Victor Emanuel Bieber, Jr. Together they celebrated over 69 wonderful years of marriage.  Elizabeth spent her married life as a wife and mother. She enjoyed being...
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Marian Louise DiMichele-Coppins, age 89,

Marian Louise DiMichele-Coppins, age 89,

Marian Louise DiMichele-Coppins, age 89, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Born on May 28, 1935, in Washington, DC, she was the beloved daughter of Augustus and Marian Smith. As a mother, Marian was a constant source of strength, love, and wisdom to her children. She is survived by Nancy...
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Neil “Barry” Nutwell

Neil “Barry” Nutwell

Our beloved Neil “Barry” Nutwell, born October 11, 1957, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by friends after a lengthy battle against cancer on September 22, 2024. He fought the good fight and finished his race with courage and unfailing determination focused on his love...
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The Honorable Michael John Stamm

The Honorable Michael John Stamm

The Honorable Michael John Stamm, County Administrative Judge, St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, 68 of Hollywood, MD passed away on October 2, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 31, 1956 in Cornwall, NY to the late...
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Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91,

Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91,

Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91, of California, MD (formerly of Bartow, FL) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 19, 1933 in West Virginia to the late Thomas King Crewey and Gertrude Emma (nee: Pendleton) Crewey. Growing up in Charlton Heights, West Virginia, she was a...
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Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70,

Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70,

Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 28, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Douglas Bowles and Catherine Merle (Oliver) Bowles. Frank is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, where he was raised on...
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Michael Warren Laney, 69,

Michael Warren Laney, 69,

Michael Warren Laney, 69, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 1, 1954 in San Diego, CA to Edward Veloras Laney, Jr. of Hollywood, MD and the late Margaret Ann “Marge” (nee:...
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