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Regina “Tina” Ann Swan, 78,

Regina “Tina” Ann Swan, 78,

Regina “Tina” Ann Swan, 78, of Ridge, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. Born on July 14, 1947, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Carolyn Clark. Tina had a lifelong career in the federal government before retiring to spend time with family. She later enjoyed volunteering...
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Henry “Hank” Michael Gannon, 76,

Henry “Hank” Michael Gannon, 76,

Henry “Hank” Michael Gannon, 76, of Bryantown, MD, passed away on April 21, 2026. On October 20, 1949, Hank was born in Washington, DC, to the late Charles and Leland Gannon. For more than two years, Hank served honorably in the United States Army, specializing as a helicopter technician in Vietnam. Throughout his military...
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NIVES ELVIRA PARUTTA HOOD, 84,

NIVES ELVIRA PARUTTA HOOD, 84,

NIVES ELVIRA PARUTTA HOOD, 84, of Great Mills, MD passed on April 20, 2026. Nives, was born in Invisinado, Yugoslavia on March 17, 1942, to the late Giovanni Parutta and Giovanna Oclen Parutta. She was preceded in death by her late brother Alberto Parutta and late sister Maria Xhanjanka. In 1960 she met her...
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Debbie Brown, 71,

Debbie Brown, 71,

Debbie Brown, 71, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away in peace, with her husband Tommy at her bedside, on the early morning of April 27, 2026, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. As a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland, she lived most of her youth in Hughesville, MD, and then her forever home in Charlotte...
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Sandra “Sandy” Walker-Telmanowski

Sandra “Sandy” Walker-Telmanowski

Sandra “Sandy” Walker-Telmanowski passed away at her home in Prince Frederick, Maryland on April 28, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on October 9, 1963, to James T. Walker, Sr. and Eugenia V. Walker. Sandy attended Calvert County Public Schools and went on to become a dedicated cosmetologist. Sandy is survived...
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Russell James Sapp, 74,

Russell James Sapp, 74,

Russell James Sapp, 74, of Huntingtown, passed away on April 25, 2026. A full obituary will be available soon. A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, May 4, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Ln, Owings, MD, 20736.
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Nancy Jean Rawlings, 78,

Nancy Jean Rawlings, 78,

Nancy Jean Rawlings, 78, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on April 24th, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on August 23, 1947, in Baltimore City, Nancy was the third child of the late Oscar Hammett and Hazel (Reinhardt) Hammett. In 1950, her family moved to their farm in Prince Frederick, where she helped grow...
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David Lowell Liese, 80,

David Lowell Liese, 80,

David Lowell Liese, 80, of Huntingtown passed away April 23, 2026. He was born January 24, 1946, in Pennsylvania to Frank and Rose (Bonnema) Liese. Dave graduated from Valparaiso University and later from Cleveland State University with a master’s degree in engineering. He married Janet Cooke on August 22, 1970, and they lived in...
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Louis Bertrum Buck, 93,

Louis Bertrum Buck, 93,

Louis Bertrum Buck, 93, of Broomes Island passed away April 23, 2026 in Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, Maryland surrounded by family. Louis was born on April 17, 1933 in Broomes Island to the late Odie C. and Myrtle I. Buck.  He was married to the love of his life, Ethel L. Buck, for 71...
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John David Downey, 87,

John David Downey, 87,

John David Downey, 87, of Aynor, South Carolina passed away on April 21, 2026. Born on May 14, 1938, in Washington D.C., he was the son of John Ernest and Helen Daisy (Brumel) Downey. John attended Greenbelt High School and later joined the United States National Guard. He served his country for 3 years...
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Malcolm Gordon Grahame, Jr.,

Malcolm Gordon Grahame, Jr.,

Malcolm Gordon Grahame, Jr., known to all as Gordon, was born on January 5, 1925, in Baltimore City, MD to Georgette Allison and Malcolm Gordon Grahame, Sr. He passed away on April 19, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family, marking a life that spanned over a century of family, service, and deep roots. Gordon spent...
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Harold Vivian Humphreys

Harold Vivian Humphreys

Harold Vivian Humphreys, beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many, crossed over to Heaven on April 19, 2026. Harold was born November 8, 1943, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to H. Vivian and Ida Lois (Bowen) Humphreys.  After Ida Lois passed away in 1947, Harold was raised for a time on Wagon Wheel Farm by...
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Carol Ann Grierson, 63,

Carol Ann Grierson, 63,

Carol Ann Grierson, 63, of Huntingtown, passed away peacefully at her home on April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on August 20, 1962, in Washington, D.C. Her family settled in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, where she graduated from Northern High School with the Class of 1980. In March 1986, she...
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Barbara Ann Whittington Chipman, 81,

Barbara Ann Whittington Chipman, 81,

Barbara Ann Whittington Chipman, 81, of Deale, MD passed away April 17, 2026. She was born December 3, 1944 in Devon, England to James and Joyce Whittington of Deale MD. Barbara was married to Robert A. Chipman who passed away on February 20, 2026. They were together for over thirty seven years. She came...
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Vera Ann Sowers McPeak, 87,

Vera Ann Sowers McPeak, 87,

Vera Ann Sowers McPeak, 87 of Owings, Maryland, passed away on April 14, 2026. Vera was born a farm girl in Floyd County, Virginia. The 1940s and 1950s was a great time to grow up. She milked cows, picked up hay, learned to grow gardens, tended chickens and performed many other farm chores. The...
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John Edward Bell, 78,

John Edward Bell, 78,

John Edward Bell, 78, of Dunkirk passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on February 21, 1948, in Washington D.C., he was the son of William Noel and Emma Elizabeth (Schofield) Bell. He attended Central High School in Capitol Heights and later joined the United States Army and National Guard. After...
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Edward Joseph Solkowski

Edward Joseph Solkowski

Edward Joseph Solkowski of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1948, in New Jersey, to Sophia (Konici) and Joseph Solkowski. Edward’s family moved to New Hyde Park, New York, where he attended school. After earning his Bachelor of Science from Stony Brook University, he accepted...
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Lawrence (Larry) Calvert Marquess Jr., 71,

Lawrence (Larry) Calvert Marquess Jr., 71,

Lawrence (Larry) Calvert Marquess Jr., 71, of Alexandria, Virginia, died peacefully on April 10, 2026, after battling a recurrence of cancer. Larry was born on December 24, 1954, and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Ryken High School in Leonardtown, Maryland. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from the University...
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Deborah Jean Isreal

Deborah Jean Isreal

With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Deborah Jean Isreal, who passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on December 1, 1965, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Jeanie lived a life that was anything but ordinary. She brought love, laughter, and just the right amount of spice wherever she...
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Cleveland Thomas Riddle, 87,

Cleveland Thomas Riddle, 87,

Cleveland Thomas Riddle, 87 of Tracy’s Landing, MD, known to all as “Jimmy” and “Jim”, passed away on April 6, 2026, after a long battle with COPD and most recently a cancer diagnosis. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, Uncle, and friend. He was well known for his musical talents, HVAC...
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Kathryn Porter “Kitty” Martin, 69,

Kathryn Porter “Kitty” Martin, 69,

Kathryn Porter “Kitty” Martin, 69, of Chesapeake Beach passed away April 5, 2026. She was born February 1, 1957, in Washington, DC to Robert Sherwood and Jacqueline Dickie (Lanier) Porter. Kitty grew up in Falls Church, VA and graduated from George Mason High School and Indiana University. She married Neville Martin on May 16,...
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Dr. William Creagh Mulford

Dr. William Creagh Mulford

Dr. William Creagh Mulford died Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Burlington, his home, in Avenue, Maryland. He was born on March 5, 1932, in Binghamton, New York, to the late Leo Shea and Alice Cecelia (Creagh) Mulford. He is survived by his wife, Claire Irene (Broderick), and his children, Hon. William Creagh II...
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Paul Gregory Young, 61,

Paul Gregory Young, 61,

Paul Gregory Young, 61, of Loveville, MD passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, with his loving family at his side. Born in Leonardtown, MD and raised in Loveville, MD, Paul was one of eight children born to John Phillip Young and Eleanor Agnes (Price) Young. He is a 1983 graduate of Leonardtown High...
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Mary “Estelle” Pilkerton, 55,

Mary “Estelle” Pilkerton, 55,

Mary “Estelle” Pilkerton, 55, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on April 15, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1970, in Maryland, to the late Michael Aloysius Pilkerton and Mary Cook. Estelle spent her life rooted in the community she loved. She dedicated many years of her life as a hairdresser, working in the...
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James “Arthur” Pilkerton, 75,

James “Arthur” Pilkerton, 75,

James “Arthur” Pilkerton, 75, of Callaway, MD passed away April 12, 2026, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with his family at his side. Born on January 13, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD, Arthur is the son of the late Norman Alexander Pilkerton, Sr. and Agnes Ruth (Bussler) Pilkerton. He was one of ten children and...
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