Obituaries

Margaret Louise “Weezie” Morgan, 83

Margaret Louise “Weezie” Morgan, 83

Margaret Louise Morgan, lovingly known as “Weezie,” was called home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by love in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Born on May 5, 1941, in Washington, D.C., Weezie was the cherished daughter of the late Louis “Sam” Welch Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Padgett)....
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Gary Thomas Hill

Gary Thomas Hill

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.

Mark Alan Coontz, Jr.

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,

Brenda Ann Monshower, 71,

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,

Denise Ann Hicks, 70,

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

Bruce Michael McCurdy

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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Lauren Jean Ragan, 32,

Lauren Jean Ragan, 32,

Lauren Jean Ragan, 32, of North Beach and formerly of Broomes Island, passed away April 12, 2025. She was born March 26, 1993 in St. Mary’s County to Jeannette Marie Harmon and Teddy Nathel Ragan, Jr. Lauren grew up in Broomes Island, attended Calvert High School and worked as a waitress at various local restaurants. She had a...
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Terrell Jackson (Ted) Money

Terrell Jackson (Ted) Money

Beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather Terrell Jackson (Ted) Money of St. Leonard, Md., passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2025, at the grand old age of 90. Born on Sept. 16, 1934, in Fort Gaines, Ga., to Herman and Mildred Money, Ted moved with his mother and two brothers, Leon and...
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Elsie Virginia Moser, 90,

Elsie Virginia Moser, 90,

Elsie Virginia Moser, 90, of Owings passed away April 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 6, 1934, in Onley, VA to Oscar James and Virginia Bell (Kilmon) Landon. Elsie grew up in Crisfield, MD and graduated from Crisfield High School. She married Charles Moser in 1957, and they...
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Betty Ann Wilson, age 75,

Betty Ann Wilson, age 75,

Betty Ann Wilson, age 75, daughter, wife, sister, mother, Aunt, and friend, a resident of Owings, MD passed away on April 8, 2025. Betty was born January 11, 1950 to Jim and Georgia Donaldson, one of ten children. Betty’s early childhood was spent in West Virginia living on a farm, swimming in creeks and...
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Leslie “Page” Bowen

Leslie “Page” Bowen

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie “Page” Bowen on April 7th, 2025, at the age of 85. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 10th, 1940. Page was the loving Husband of Barbara A Bowen and loving Father to Donnie and Jimmy. Page...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Auxiliary Life Member Amy Copsey

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Auxiliary Life Member Amy Copsey

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Auxiliary Life Member Amy Copsey. Please keep the Copsey and Guy families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Amy Copsey joined the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary in April of 1997. Throughout her many years of service, she gave her...
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Sharon Sue Grierson Sweeney, 70,

Sharon Sue Grierson Sweeney, 70,

Sharon Sue Grierson Sweeney, 70, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away March 27, 2025. She was born September 17, 1954 in Prince Frederick, MD, the daughter of Andrew Lawrence and Betty Ruth (Stallings) Grierson. Sharon was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School in 1972. She was employed for many years...
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Virginia Lee Duncan Catale

Virginia Lee Duncan Catale

Virginia Lee Duncan Catale passed away peacefully on the 26th of March 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born and raised in Ellwood City, PA on May 29th, 1931. She loved living in and around Ellwood City and some of her favorite memories are growing up on the Duncan Family Farm. While...
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Edward “Ed” Martin Wagner, Sr., 69,

Edward “Ed” Martin Wagner, Sr., 69,

Edward “Ed” Martin Wagner, Sr., 69, of New Freedom, PA and formerly of Lothian, passed away March 26, 2025. He was born April 6, 1955 in Annapolis to Clemens Martin and Patricia (Lynn) Wagner. Ed grew up in Annapolis and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1973. He worked as a heavy equipment operator...
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Phillip Lynn McCan, Jr., age 59,

Phillip Lynn McCan, Jr., age 59,

Phillip Lynn McCan, Jr., age 59, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on March 23, 2025. Born on November 17, 1965, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, he was the son of Jacquelene Marie Vermillion and Phillip Lynn McCan, Sr. Phillip had a passion for life and a heart for helping others. As a lifelong...
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Carolyn Joyce Glisson Proffitt, 87,

Carolyn Joyce Glisson Proffitt, 87,

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.

John R. Hall, Sr.

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,

Eileen Mae Hislop, 95,

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

Paul Gilbert Buckler Senior

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

Agnes Marie Goldring

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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Kathryn Marie Liebschutz, 84,

Kathryn Marie Liebschutz, 84,

Kathryn Marie Liebschutz, 84, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home, with her loving family at her side. She was born June 22, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, as the only child, to the late Walter A. Gloger and Marie Kathryn (nee: Forbeck) Gloger. Kathryn, aka Kathy, was...
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Frederick Henry “Fred” Boenig, Jr., 67

Frederick Henry “Fred” Boenig, Jr., 67

Frederick Henry “Fred” Boenig, Jr., 67 of Lexington Park, MD passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his home. He was born August 21, 1957 in St. Louis, MO to the late Frederick Henry Boenig and Gloria (nee: Gibson) Boenig. Fred is a 1975 graduate of South Windsor High School and 1979 graduate of...
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Barbara Ann Bell, 90,

Barbara Ann Bell, 90,

Barbara Ann Bell, 90, of Aquasco, MD, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born in 1934 in Ijamsville, MD to the late Grayson DeGrange, Sr. and Catherine Beard DeGrange. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles C. Bell; daughter, Pamela Lee (infant); sister, Beverly Damuth and brother,...
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Gerald (Jerry) John Wakeen

Gerald (Jerry) John Wakeen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald (Jerry) John Wakeen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and friend, who unexpectedly passed away on the 28th of March 2025 at the age of 91. Born on the 23rd of December 1933, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Jerry was an intelligent,...
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