Louis “Louie” Merrill Buckler, 86, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on April 3, 2026, peacefully and at home with his loving wife by his side. On October 15, 1939, Louie was born at home in Dubois, Maryland, to the late Joseph Gwynn and Dorothy Marion (Wood) Buckler. As a small child, Louis’ family...
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Charles Edward Austin Jr., lovingly known as Charlie, passed away on March 28, 2026 at home, with his wife Betty and their family by his side. Charlie was born to Patsy and Charles E. Austin Sr. in Baltimore MD. on August 18, 1956. He was the oldest of three children. His family moved to...
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Cynthia Anne Istvan, lovingly known as Cindy, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on March 30, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on February 21, 1963, Cindy was the daughter of the late John D. Heard and Doris Williams Heard. She shared 36 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband,...
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Keri Ann Thomas (Farrell) passed away on March 26, 2026, after a courageous 3-year battle with an aggressive form of bone cancer: Dedifferentiated Chondrosarcoma. She is survived by her husband Travis and beloved children Colt (8) and Camryn (6). She is survived by her loving parents Jim and Linda Farrell, formerly of St. Mary’s...
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Judy Marie Wood, née Dean, 79, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away on March 24, 2026 at The Hermitage in Solomons, MD. Judy was born on November 27, 1946, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Calvin Herbert Dean and Dorothy Virginia Dean, née Weddle. She grew up in St. Mary’s County, MD, and graduated as...
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George Freeman Holt, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 24, 2026 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, with his loving family at his side. He was born at home on April 11, 1948 to the late James Foley Holt and Helen Marie (Rustin) Holt. He is the youngest of their...
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Joseph Patrick Cullison passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, and was undoubtedly welcomed by angels at Heaven’s gate. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, companion, and friend whose kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Born on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1929, in...
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Janet Dyer Fulcher, 84, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, with her loving nephew, Gary Edelen, by her side. Born on October 1, 1941, Janet was the daughter of the late John and Edna Dyer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Percy Fulcher, who passed away in...
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Margaret Ann “Margie” McDonnell, 83, of Leonardtown, MD (formerly of Shrewsbury, PA), passed away on March 21, 2026 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, with her family at her side. She was born on March 12, 1943 in Baltimore, MD to the late Thomas J. McDonnell, Sr. and Margaret Mary (nee: Kliem)...
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Kevin Jay Pinkerton of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026, after a lengthy illness, with his wife and children by his side, holding his hands and accompanying him in his final moments. Kevin was born to Everett David “Pink” Pinkerton and Mildred “Milli” Cipolloni (née Kruger) and grew up...
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Rits Junior “Ricky” Plumer, 63, of Waldorf, Maryland, formerly of Faulkner, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Georgetown University Hospital on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Rits, or as his family and friends called him, Ricky, was born in LaPlata, Maryland, to the late Rit and Lora B. Plumer on December 20, 1962. He was one...
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John Joseph “Jack” Slawinski passed away peacefully at his residence on March 18, 2026. He was 75 years old. Born on November 6, 1950, in Manhattan, New York, Jack was the beloved son of the late Henry and Loretta Slawinski. He proudly served his country after joining the United States Army in 1970. Following...
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Mary Ruth Walker Pile, 98, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown on March 20, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Elsworth Walker; mother, Annie Hay Walker; sister, Violet Reese; brother, Dale Walker; and husband, Chester Pile. Mary is survived by her daughter Debra Pile Younkins...
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John J. Carlucci was born in Greenwich, CT, in 1933 to Richard and Minerva Carlucci. He has resided in parts of Maryland for over 60 years – the last 20 years in Hughesville. He was the remaining survivor of his birth family. He was predeceased by his adoring, devoted, and loving wife, Sandy, and...
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Helen Mavis Welch (Fowler) — a devoted farmer’s wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of her community — passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was 87. Helen was born on December 22, 1938, in Washington, D.C., to Lawrence McAdoo Fowler and Helen Mavis Hogge. Helen spent her...
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John Joseph “Jack” Slawinski passed away peacefully at his residence on March 18, 2026. He was 75 years old. Born on November 6, 1950, in Manhattan, New York, Jack was the beloved son of the late Henry and Loretta Slawinski. He proudly served his country after joining the United States Army in 1970. Following...
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Terry, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on March 16 surrounded by her children and grandchildren at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Terry was born in Prince George’s County, MD to her late parents, Edgar and Evelyn (Famback) Allen. She was born and lived in MD her entire life and raised her five children while working...
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James Francis Lally passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Carroll Fox; his parents, George Augustus Lally and Jesse Agnes Welch; and his sister, Mary Eileen Lally. Jim was a devoted husband, a proud father of six, and a...
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James Theodore “Ted” Greer Sr, 84, of Leonardtown, died at his home on March 12, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 16, 1941, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Theodore “Ted” Ovid Greer and Hilda Agnes Greer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
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Laura Frances Redding of Solomons, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 15, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old. Laura was born on March 7, 1948, to Thurman and Ellen Calvert. One of six children, she grew up in a lively and close-knit household. Laura married the love of her life,...
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Joshua John Gottshalk, 48, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 31, 2026. Born November 16, 1977, in Falls Church, VA. Josh was a man of immense strength, humor, and unwavering loyalty. A proud veteran, Josh served with honor in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. To Josh, being a...
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Robert Bennett “Robbie” Trossbach Sr., 84, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born on December 1, 1941, in Dameron, Maryland, Robbie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was married to the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Trossbach, for 53 years. She preceded him in death on February...
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Andrew “Andy” David Mechling, 74, of Tall Timbers, Maryland, passed away on February 28, 2026, doing what he loved. Born on October 23, 1951, in Peekskill, New York, Andy was the beloved son of COL Eugene B. Mechling, Jr. (USAF) and Harriet Ann Tuller. Growing up within a military family, Andy relocated several times...
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Edward Lynn Williams Jr., known by his friends and family as Lou, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home with his loving family by his side. He was 75 years old. Born on August 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Edward Lynn Williams...
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Larry Steven Canter of Aquasco, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on July 7, 1962, in La Plata, Maryland, he was the son of Richard Allison Canter Sr. and the late Ann E. DeMarr Canter. In addition to his mother, Larry was preceded in...
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