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Joanne Smith Rowe, 90,

Joanne Smith Rowe, 90,

Joanne Smith Rowe, 90, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on April 3, 2024. Born on May 24, 1933, in Forest City, NC, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur E. and Ollie Smith and was one of four children. She married her beloved husband, Walter W. “Bill” Rowe on July 15, 1956,...
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Mary Ellen Miller, aged 88,

Mary Ellen Miller, aged 88,

Mary Ellen Miller, aged 88, from Charlotte Hall, MD, peacefully passed away on April 2, 2024, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on August 7, 1935, to Harold and Edith Hampson in Canonsburg, PA. In 1954, she met her future husband, Robert Miller. Mary Ellen and Robert fell in love...
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Linda Elaine Surette

Linda Elaine Surette

On Easter morning Linda, one of God’s children, went Home on her final journey. She passed at home after a short illness surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Donald D. and Dorothy Metcalf (Leary). Linda lost her mother at the tender age of 11 and that had...
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Janice ”Jan” Barbara Emerson, 81,

Janice ”Jan” Barbara Emerson, 81,

Janice ”Jan” Barbara Emerson, 81, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024 at home with her loving family at her side. Jan was born on October 22, 1942 in Newton Center, Massachusetts, to the late to Harold Samuel French and Helen (Condit) French. Jan graduated from Greenfield High School, MA...
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Walter James Lippold “Jim”, 85,

Walter James Lippold “Jim”, 85,

Walter James Lippold “Jim”, 85, of Port Republic, MD passed away on March 27, 2024 in Port Republic, MD.  Jim was born in Annapolis, MD on August 2, 1938 to Walter and Marian Lippold.  Soon after his birth, his father, a navy dentist, was transferred to the far east. They lived in China and...
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Debra Lynn “Debbie” Bickerton, 60,

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Bickerton, 60,

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Bickerton, 60, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Jessup, MD, passed away on March 27, 2024 at her residence. Born March 26, 1964 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Bickerton and Betty Lou (Childress) Bickerton. She was a homemaker. Debbie is survived by Timothy Jones, the...
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Albert Steven Richardson, Sr., 77,

Albert Steven Richardson, Sr., 77,

Albert Steven Richardson, Sr., 77, of North Beach passed away March 27, 2024. He was born August 24, 1946, in Washington, DC to Albert Grimley and Cecilia Agnes Feaster. Albert grew up between North Beach and Chesapeake Beach. He started his professional career working at IGA Grocery in North Beach before going to work...
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Deborah Sue Ursiny, 59,

Deborah Sue Ursiny, 59,

Deborah Sue Ursiny, 59, passed away March 25th, 2024 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on August 16th, 1964 in Washington D.C to Carl and Nancy Kesselring. She was raised with her siblings Diana and Douglas in Riverdale, Maryland where she attended and graduated high school. As the years went on, she built...
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Frank Edward Dorsey, 74,

Frank Edward Dorsey, 74,

Frank Edward Dorsey 74; was born in Bristol, Maryland on July 3, 1949 to the late Ernest and Lillian Dorsey. He graduated in 1967 from Great Mills High School.  Frank then served in the United States Army as a PVT E1 where he performed as an aircraft powertrain repairman.  He quickly became a SP5...
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Robert R Hoyt

Robert R Hoyt

Robert R Hoyt, beloved father, cherished son, and esteemed U.S Air Force Veteran, unexpectedly passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 57. He left behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. He is survived by his adoring children Lorin Abbie Hoyt (the apple of his eye), and his son, Brandon...
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Vera G. Henrichs, 88,

Vera G. Henrichs, 88,

Vera G. Henrichs, 88 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Vera was born in Welch, WV to the late Amos and Beulah (Browning) Green. Her mother died when Vera was an infant, and she shared a special relationship with her maternal grandmother Mattie (Baker) who cared...
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John E Carson

John E Carson

John E Carson of Lexington Park went home to his Savior on Friday, March 22, 2024. John was born & raised in Conway SC, graduated from Conway High School and joined the United States Navy shortly after. He remained a dedicated submariner for 26 years and still was an employee of the Federal Government...
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Patoy “Toy” Adriano Lombre, Sr., 82,

Patoy “Toy” Adriano Lombre, Sr., 82,

Patoy “Toy” Adriano Lombre, Sr., 82, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on March 26, 2024, at his home in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on June 13, 1941, in Washington, D.C. to the late Tito Lombre and Edna E. Whiting Lombre. Toy was employed as a Produce Clerk for over 44 dedicated years with...
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Winifred Kathleen Beerman, 72,

Winifred Kathleen Beerman, 72,

Winifred Kathleen Beerman, 72, of Scotland, Maryland, passed away March 25, 2024 in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born on July 16, 1951 in Scotland, Maryland to Nelson Edward Dean and Catherine Patricia Dean (nee: Ridgell). Winnie was known for her infectious laugh, her wicked sense of humor, and most of all, her boundless generosity....
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Charles Russell Hyde, 62,

Charles Russell Hyde, 62,

Charles Russell Hyde, 62, of Loveville, MD, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Charles was born on April 1, 1961, to the late Joseph H. Hyde and Mary Pauline (Wilkerson) Hyde in Prince Frederick, MD. After graduation, Charles worked as a self-employed truck driver for over 40 years. Charles...
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Elizabeth Mason “Betty” Holley, 80,

Elizabeth Mason “Betty” Holley, 80,

Elizabeth Mason “Betty” Holley, 80, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 27, 2024 at her home with loving family at her side. She was born on February 12, 1944 to the late William Gray Holley and Mary Katherine Herbert Holley. Betty was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She grew up on...
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Theodore Magnus “Ted” Tennyson, 97,

Theodore Magnus “Ted” Tennyson, 97,

Theodore Magnus “Ted” Tennyson, 97, of Lusby, MD passed away on March 24, 2024 at his residence. Born March 14, 1927 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Theodore M. Tennyson, Sr. and Gertrude (Rauh) Tennyson. Ted graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, DC. He served in the U.S. Army...
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David Michael Green

David Michael Green

David Green ended his journey after 78 years on March 23, 2024, at his home in Harwood, Maryland. He was born in post-war England in 1946 to Vera and Bill Green. Like many who survived the brutal Nazi Blitzkrieg of London, David’s parents left the bombed-out city for a new beginning in the countryside....
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Karen Ellen George, 63,

Karen Ellen George, 63,

Karen Ellen George, 63, of St. Leonard passed away March 21, 2024. She was born October 13, 1960 to Linden Harrison, Sr. and Judy Ann (Millard) Welch. Karen grew up in Oxon Hill and graduated from Friendly High School. She has lived in Calvert County for 45 years. Karen married David George in 2006....
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Sydna Buckmaster,78,

Sydna Buckmaster,78,

Sydna Buckmaster,78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 20th 2024 in Fairfax, VA. She was born September 15th 1945 in Oswestry, England to Robert & Edith Wholey. She graduated from Duval High School in 1963. Sydna married Sam Buckmaster May 16th 1964 and raised her family in Calvert County....
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Gregory (Greg) Paul Cameron

Gregory (Greg) Paul Cameron

Gregory (Greg) Paul Cameron of Huntingtown, MD passed away on March 16, 2024, in Rural Retreat, VA. He was born on September 30, 1961, in Johnstown, PA. to Margaret “Peggy” Cameron. He was raised in Nanty-Glo, PA, and attended Blacklick Valley High School where he was an honor student and an excellent athlete. He...
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Elizabeth (Betty) Catterton

Elizabeth (Betty) Catterton

Elizabeth (Betty) Catterton Norfolk passed away on March 16, 2024, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1935, in Greenock, MD to Robert Francis and Elizabeth Nutwell Catterton. Betty graduated from Southern High School in 1953. She married Kenneth Norfolk on August 4, 1956. They built a home and raised their...
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Deborah Kathryn “Kathy” Vassallo, 69,

Deborah Kathryn “Kathy” Vassallo, 69,

On March 15, 2024, Deborah Kathryn “Kathy” Vassallo, 69, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Deale, MD, with her family by her side. After a 2.5-year battle with cancer, Kathy’s strength and grace throughout her illness were an inspiration to all who knew her. Born...
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Helen May Holler, 94,

Helen May Holler, 94,

Helen May Holler, 94, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away on March 15, 2024. She was born on May 31, 1929, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Chancey and Retha (Bennett) Lewis. Helen was raised in Cumberland and graduated in the class of 1947 from Fort Hill High School. She lived in various places throughout Maryland and...
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Rosemary Catherine Purnell (Hash), 78,

Rosemary Catherine Purnell (Hash), 78,

Rosemary Catherine Purnell (Hash), 78, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away on March 13, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1945, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Dexter and Catherine Hash (Freedman). Rosemary is survived by her daughters Joanne M. Gay (Steve) of Huntingtown, Maryland, and Marjorie E. DiMartino (Tony) of SeaTac,...
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