C Aloysius Bowman, known to his family and friends as Charles, Jr., was born on September 28, 1962, to Arthuretta and the late Charles Bowman, Sr. He peacefully transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior on November 10, 2024, at the age of 62, at MedStar Harbor House Hospital’s Hospice wing. Through a...
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Florence Conley Dillon, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and peerless nurse, passed away on October 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born on February 10, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Otis and Florence (nee: Kelly) Conley. Known loving as “Tootsie” by her family and friends, Florence was...
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MAJ Michael “Mike” Paul Gaydar, USAF (Ret.), 68, passed peacefully in his sleep on November 3, 2024. He was born August 9, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to Paul and Bernice Gaydar. He grew up near Chicago, IL, with his brothers, Kevin and Paul “PJ” Gaydar. Mike served as a Special Operations Navigator for over...
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Joan White Marchand, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 10, 1941 in Fall River, MA to the late Joseph White and Lena (Charest) Sawick. On February 4, 1967, Joan...
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Alexander “Beal” Dunbar, Jr., 84, of Ridge, MD passed away on November 8, 2024 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born November 14, 1939 in Ridge, MD to the late Alexander Beal Dunbar, Sr. and Dorothy Cullison Dunbar. Beal is a 1957 graduate of Great Mills High School....
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On November 11, 2024, Kenneth Alan Pitcher peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 3, 1948, to Maynard and Eva Pitcher in New York. Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army on April 3, 1968, and served with pride until his honorable discharge in 1970. Throughout...
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James “Jim” Edward Moore, 83, of California, MD passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 11, 1941 in Erie, PA to the late Thomas Moore and Gladys Sullivan Moore. He joined the Army in December...
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Mary was born on December 30, 1930, in Hughesville, MD to the late John A. Butler and Grace L. Butler. Mary grew up in Hughesville, MD and was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bryantown, MD. Until the time of her death, Mary attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, MD. Mary...
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Gina Taylor Johnson, 51, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away as the result of a car accident in Calvert County, Maryland on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Born Gina Lynn Taylor in Clarksburg, W.V., on Aug. 20, 1973, she was the mother of her beloved daughter Abigail Marie, wife of her devoted husband Stephen Scott Johnson...
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Mary Ann Norris, 84, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 12, 1940 in Dameron, MD to the late Lloyd Thomas Carroll and Viola Augusta (Ridgell) Carroll. Mary Ann is a life long resident of...
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Linda Darlene Raines 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 1, 2024. On January 13, 1950, Linda was born in Richmond, CA to the late Earl Francis Hoke and Lucille Lorraine Vaughn. Linda met the love of her life, Robert Raines, Sr. while in high school and they were married for 43 years....
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On November 1, 2024, Frances Aceto Fusco of Avenue, MD sadly passed away at Harmony Assisted Living in Waldorf, MD. She was born on January 21, 1933, to Charles Elmer Higgs and Grace Estelle Wedding. Frances took great pride in her work. She was an Administrative Legal Assistant for the Federal Government and retired...
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On November 2nd, 2024, we suddenly lost our dear and precious Hope Marie Duker (Hopey). Hopey, 23, was born on August 21st, 2001 to her parents: Robert Duker and Kerry Duker. She was born in Woodbridge, Virginia, and raised in her family home in Hughesville, Maryland. She attended St. Charles High School, Waldorf, Md...
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Sylvia Jean Hodge, 80 of Leonardtown, passed away on October 30, 2024 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 15, 1944 in Daystrom, NC to the late Henry Thompson and Stella Mae Oxendine. Sylvia was a...
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David Wayne Lamb Jr., 36, of California, Maryland passed away suddenly at St. Mary’s Hospital on October 27, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1988, to Elizabeth Victoria Lamb and David Wayne Lamb Sr. David was a kind and caring person; a true friend to anyone who knew him. He loved spending time...
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Josephine Carmella Stiles, aged 86, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on May 18, 1938, in Alexandria, VA, to the late Stanley and Lois Louise Rinaldo. Josephine dedicated more than 25 years as a bookkeeper at Alexander & Cleaver Law Firm. She...
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Emmett Lloyd Fowler IV, 31, of Aquasco, MD, passed unexpectedly on October 27, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1993 in Prince Georges County, MD to his parents, the late Emmett “Lloyd” Fowler III and Donja L. (Cook) Fowler. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmett...
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OSCM(SW) Robert Alfred Clements, USN, (Ret.), 81, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on October 25, 2024 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on October 14, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Robert James Clements and Dorothy (nee: Wiggins) Clements Smith. He was a remarkable individual...
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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, 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, 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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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, 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 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, 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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