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Mary E. (Farmer) Parker

Mary E. (Farmer) Parker

Mary E. (Farmer) Parker was born in Faulkner, Maryland, on July 10, 1939, to the late Rose Elizabeth Wills and George Queen. Mary peacefully transitioned to eternal rest and peace on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her home, in Mechanicsville, Maryland, with family by her side. On August 10, 1957, Mary was united in...
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David Gary Long, 71,

David Gary Long, 71,

David Gary Long, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 9, 2024 at his home. Born on February 4, 1953, in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late John Richard and Joan Elizabeth (Newell) Long. David is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Alma Rose Long (Wathen), whom he...
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Patricia Eva Westgate, 68,

Patricia Eva Westgate, 68,

Patricia Eva Westgate, 68, of Chenango Bridge NY, passed November 12th 2024 in her Lusby, MD home following a four-year battle with cancer. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Alfred S. Williams Jr and Esther Mae Brown as well as her sister Mary Jean Williams. She is survived by her husband David...
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Charles Larry Mister, “Charlie” “Timmy”, 75,

Charles Larry Mister, “Charlie” “Timmy”, 75,

Charles Larry Mister, “Charlie” “Timmy”, 75, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away November 11, 2024 in Prince Frederick, Maryland A full obituary is to come. Visitation Thursday, November 21, 2024 2-4 PM & 6-8 pm   Rausch Funeral Home-Port Republic 4405 Broomes Island Road Port Republic, MD 20676 Services Friday, November 22, 2024 11...
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Jacqueline Lee Humphreys, age 92,

Jacqueline Lee Humphreys, age 92,

Jacqueline Lee Humphreys, age 92, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2024.   She was born on August 2, 1932 in York, PA to the late Sarah Isabella Woltman and Malcolm Blouse Bacon, and her dad, Arthur Barrett. Jackie was a graduate of North York High School class of 1950.  She attended...
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Virginia Ann Masino, 79,

Virginia Ann Masino, 79,

Virginia Ann Masino, 79, of North Beach passed away on November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 1, 1945, in Washington, DC to Frank Nicholas Masino, II and Elizabeth Amelia Masino. She will be dearly missed, remembered, and loved by her children Joseph Kunysz, Angela Brinkley, and Nicholas Kunsyz and...
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Patricia Nestor Hollowell (Padi)

Patricia Nestor Hollowell (Padi)

Patricia Nestor Hollowell (Padi) Died Nov 4th 2024. She leaves behind her husband John, niece Sarah Martocci (Mike), nephew Bryan Jones (Amanda), nephew Scott Jones, sister Dianne Nestor (John Jones). All services are private. Donations in her memory may be made to American Chestnut Land Trust.
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Bruce Alan Quist

Bruce Alan Quist

Our family has said farewell to a dearest friend, and we have sent our hearts alongside him to guard him on his journey. Bruce Alan Quist of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away at home on November 4, 2024 after a fierce and prolonged battle with cancer. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Cheyenne,...
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Charles H. “Max” Mistretta, Jr., 60,

Charles H. “Max” Mistretta, Jr., 60,

Charles H. “Max” Mistretta, Jr., 60, of Owings, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024. Max was born on March 3, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to Charles Herbert Mistretta, Sr. and Janice Patricia Mistretta, and was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.  He began his journey with a...
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C Aloysius Bowman

C Aloysius Bowman

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

Florence Conley Dillon

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,

MAJ Michael “Mike” Paul Gaydar, USAF (Ret.), 68,

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,

Joan White Marchand, 82,

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,

Alexander “Beal” Dunbar, Jr., 84,

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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Kenneth Alan Pitcher

Kenneth Alan Pitcher

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,

James “Jim” Edward Moore, 83,

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 Evangeline Harper

Mary Evangeline Harper

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,

Gina Taylor Johnson, 51,

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,

Mary Ann Norris, 84,

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

Linda Darlene Raines

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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Diane Joy Dixon, 73,

Diane Joy Dixon, 73,

Diane Joy Dixon, 73, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 6, 1951, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of Ada Joy and the late Marion Joy. Diane was the wife of William “Bill” Dixon, Jr., whom she married on June...
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Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83,

Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83,

Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Leonardtown, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on February 15,1941 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the daughter of the late James Milford “Tom” Hodges, Sr. and the late Eleanor Agnes Turner Hodges. Joyce is survived by...
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William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97,

William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97,

William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97, of Budds Creek, MD, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on September 1, 1927, in Bryantown, MD, he was the son of the late Louis H. Cargill and the late Margaret E. Lucas Cargill. Joe was the loving husband of Mary Bernice Alvey until her death in 1989....
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Mark Andrew Bailey, 64,

Mark Andrew Bailey, 64,

Mark Andrew Bailey, 64, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away October 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28, 1960, in Leonardtown, Maryland, he was the son of Samuel Matthew Bailey, Jr. and the late Joan Marie (Coale) Bailey. In addition to his father, Mark is survived by his...
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Frances Aceto Fusco

Frances Aceto Fusco

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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