“The poor girl’s Jimmy Stewart” was how Edsel’s high school yearbook described him, but no single label could capture Edsel’s quiet depth, determination, and kindness. The first of five children born in 1932 to Dewitt and Lucille Bradbury, Edsel grew up in Southeast and Forestville, graduating in 1950 from Frederick Douglas High School in...
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Rita Christine Paolillo, 78, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away April 21, 2025. Born May 24, 1946, in England, she moved to the United States after marrying her late husband, who served in the Air Force. Ms. Paolillo worked for the Census Bureau. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and drinking coffee with friends and...
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Dennis Bernard Loyd of Greenbelt, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 24, 1945, in Portland, OR to F. Glennon and E. Jean Loyd, Dennis lived a life marked by quiet strength, curiosity, and creativity. He approached all jobs and tasks with organization, knowledge, dedication,...
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Anthony “Tony” James Cookson, 56, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on March 25, 2025 at his home in Lexington Park, MD. He was born on March 25, 1969 in Bennington, VT, the son of the late Floyd Frederick Cookson and Sandra Ann (Patten) Young. He joined the United States Navy in 1987 and...
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Stephen Edward Aud, 64, of Warrenton, VA passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1960, to Jack and Margaret Aud of California, MD. Steve graduated from Ryken High School in 1978 and then attended the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, OK. After returning from Oklahoma,...
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James Baron Cryer, 84, of Leonardtown, MD, died on Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Jim Cryer was born on May 8,1940 in Leonardtown, MD. Except for a brief Army deployment to New Orleans, LA where he met and married Betty Jane Brou, he lived the entirety of...
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Jong “JohnT” Tae Hyon, 70, of Newburg, MD, passed away on April 28, 2025. On September 22, 1954, JohnT was born in Seoul, Korea to Hoo and Young Hyon. JohnT proudly served in the United States Army, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Expert with Rifle M-16. During his service,...
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Debra Bocim Koehler daughter of the late William T, and Katherine L. (Simpson) Bocim died peacefully surrounded by family April 12, 2025 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland. She is survived by her husband Captain Jay B. Koehler, SC, USN {RET}, daughters Jessamyn Laura Koehler {Fairfax, VA} and Caitlyn Koehler Koennel {Dan}, granddaughters...
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Ethel Bernice Thomas (maiden name Green), formerly of Mechanicsville and most recently of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 9, 1937, in Dentsville, Maryland, Ethel was the daughter of the late John Allie Green and Mary Florence (Goldring) Green. She was one of...
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Paul Leo Herbert, 34, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2025 at his residence in Mechanicsville, Maryland. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County born on October 31, 1990, he was the loving son of Edward Louis Herbert and Shirely Kay (nee: Townsend) Herbert. Along with his parents, Paul is survived by his siblings,...
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Roger Duane Hilsinger of Fredericksburg Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Mechanicsville, Maryland with his loving family by his side. Roger was born on August 17, 1949, to Howard Nicholas Hilsinger and Marjorie Alice Funkhouser of Cortland, New York. Roger was the eldest of five children: Donna Lee Krause (Keith),...
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Helen Irene Howard, 77, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born on October 26, 1947, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Augerton Beavers and Margaret Emily (Henderson) Beavers. Helen dedicated over 30 years to a distinguished career with the...
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She passed on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Chesapeake Shores in Great Mills, MD. She is survived by her loving daughters, Jacquelyn Johnson and Sharron Jackson; her five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren with two more on the way and her many siblings. Services will be private. Condolences maybe left at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home...
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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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