William “Bill” Hardesty, 79, of Chesapeake Beach passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born December 3, 1945, in Prince Frederick to Elridge Hardesty and Mildred (Hance) Hardesty. He lived his entire life in Calvert County and cherished every moment of it. He graduated from Calvert High School in...
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Thomas Ralph Wilkinson, Sr. “Tom Bear,” 91, of Harwood passed away May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born March 15, 1934 in Lothian to Calvert and Elizabeth Anne (Moreland) Wilkinson. Tommy worked on the farm while growing up and eventually went into the excavating business, where he worked all his life. He...
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It is with deep sadness that I, and my daughters, announce the death of our beloved “Salty” Joyner on November 8th, 2024 at our home in Solomons, MD. At her time of passing, she was under the comfortable care of family and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Several weeks prior to her death I asked...
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On May 30, 2025, Barry Edward Richardson, 78, passed away. Barry was born on September 13, 1946, in Washington, DC, to Lawrence and Florence Richardson. Barry proudly served in the United States Army for two years and was honorably discharged in 1968. Following his time in the Army, he worked for many years at...
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Francis Leonard Lengel, age 93, of California, Maryland passed away on May 26th, 2025. Born on August 11, 1931 in Donora, Pennsylvania. He served in the Navy and worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Station as an Air Traffic Controller before retiring. He was respected by his co-workers and friends. He enjoyed playing softball...
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Robert Earl DeVelbis, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on May 29, 2025. On February 13, 1955, Robert was born in Guam to Earl and Icey DeVelbis. After graduation, he landed his first job as a Mechanic for Fred Frye rebuilding transmissions. After marrying Ruth in January of 1979, he was a Welder for...
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Floyd Franklin Dilsaver, born on October 27, 1934, in Quantico, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025 in his home in Waldorf, MD. A man of humble beginnings, Floyd was one of eight children in a family that faced many hardships. He left school early to help support his family after his father’s...
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Kirt Thomas Riegler, 59, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 10, 1965 in Wayne County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Edward Riegler and Carol Riegler. Kirt served in the U. S. Air Force for over twenty-two...
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Maryellen Georgeann Gray, 68, of Marbury, MD, passed away on May 6, 2025. Maryellen was born on January 9, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Robert L. Woelfl and Ruth Werner. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Angela Obney, and her brother, Wayne Hazen. Maryellen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....
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Frances Lorraine Francisco, age 64, of Hollywood, MD, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home, on May 17, 2025. Born on November 27, 1960, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Michael Stanislaus (Stanley) Abell, Sr. and Ollie Virginia (Forrest) Abell. A lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, Frances was a graduate of...
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Annabelle Edmonds Ruff, affectionately known as Ann, passed away on May 17, 2025, after a courageous ten-month battle with cancer. She was 78 years old. Born on April 10, 1947, in Vallejo, California, Ann was the youngest of four daughters of Evelyn and James Edmonds. From an early age, her deep well of compassion...
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Nancy King Tarry Long, age 85, passed away May 26, 2025 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, Maryland. She was born on December 5th, 1939 in Owings, MD to James Herbert King, Sr. and Ruby Estelle (Marcelas) King. Nancy was raised and educated in Calvert County. Nancy always loved school and valued education....
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John Herbert “Herbie” Johnson, Jr 76, passed away on May 24, 2025. Herbie was born on September 14, 1948 in Cheverly, MD to the late Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson Johnson and John Herbert Johnson, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Lothian, MD and graduated from Southern High School in 1966. He was a member...
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Mary Ellen Paddy, 75, of Deale, MD passed away May 23, 2025. She was born January 8, 1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to Virginia Lee Trott and Thomas E. Paddy. She was raised in Deale, attended Deale Elementary and Southern Jr. High School, and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian. Throughout her life...
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Michele Kline Richardson, 61, of Prince Frederick passed away May 22, 2025. She was born December 4, 1963 in Baltimore to William David and Donna Mae (Prokop) Kline. Michele was raised in Laurel before moving with her family to St. Leonard and graduating from Calvert High School in 1981. She then attended Charles County...
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Margaret Revelle, 87, of Friendship, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025 at La Casa assisted living in Annapolis, MD surrounded by family. She was born February 26, 1938, in Paris (now Owings), MD to Herbert C., Sr. and Charlotte (Manifold) Dowell. Margaret grew up in Paris, MD and graduated from Calvert High School....
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Dennis Leonard Murphy, 77, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home in his wife’s arms on May 19, 2025. Born on October 12, 1947, in Washington, D.C., Dennis was the beloved son of the late Grace Helwig Murphy and John Reginald Murphy. He was also preceded in death by his sister Margie...
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Today, we celebrate the life of Wayne, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, devoted community servant, and cherished friend, who passed away at the remarkable age of 91. He was born March 11, 1934 in Washington D.C. to John and Gladys Florence (Tyler) Gordy. Wayne’s boundless enthusiasm and joyful spirit touched everyone who...
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Caroline York Chisum, 96, of Friendship, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at her home. Born on October 16, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Josephine Prout and James Arthur York. Caroline grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Roland Park Country School, then went on to attend Randolph-Macon...
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Northedge, 87, of Dunkirk, on May 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was born on January 3, 1938, to Lewis and Anna Leatherman. Patricia married...
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Lawrence Edward “Larry” Barr, 63, of St. Leonard, formerly of North Beach, Maryland, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1961, in Negley, OH, and was the son of Lois Amelia (Oliver) Smith. Larry is survived by his beloved wife Caron Elizabeth Barr of St. Leonard; son Jason Barr...
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We honor the life of Susan Matula, who passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. It was a beautiful spring day. The sun was shining but the temperature was cool with a gentle breeze. The birds were singing and overhead, a pair of Red-tailed hawks were gliding on the air currents. A perfect day...
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Michael Thomas Bell, 55, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born on February 7, 1970 at Marine Corps Base, Quantico Virginia, he is the second born son to Anne Bailey (Drury) Bell and Joseph Ernest Bell, II of Leonardtown,...
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Cynthia Ann Smith Frey, daughter of Frederick F. and Shirley E. (Talbert) Smith Jr. was born April 9, 1951 in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Hereford High School class of 1969 and continued her education with college and career-oriented classes. On December 19, 1970, Cynthia was united in marriage to Tom Alfred Frey. To...
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Sue Ann Yingling, 81, of California, MD (formerly of Leonardtown, MD) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s with her loving family at her side. Born November 3, 1943, in Frederick County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank C. Cover Jr. and Frances Cover (nee:...
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