Marjorie Ridgell, 92, of Scotland, MD, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Scotland, MD. Born on October 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Adelaide and Linwood Trossbach. Marjorie was the loving wife of the late Charles E. Ridgell, Jr. She is survived by her children, Beverly and John A. Morrison...
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Joan Patricia Welty Lacey, 89, of Bushwood, Maryland, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Joan was born on May 21, 1935, at her family home on 39 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late George Henry Welty and Lottie May Adams Welty. Joan was...
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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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Steven Lee Walters Sunrise- September 15, 1951 Sunset- November 6, 2024 Suddenly, at home, on November 6, 2024, Steven Lee Walters, “Steve”, was called home to be with the Lord. Steve leaves behind his loving wife, Janet, who he met in Scotland whilst serving in the United States Navy. He was such a patriot...
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Services for Kimberly will be livestreamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page, starting at around 5:45 P.M. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/RauschFH Please refresh your feed if you cannot see the video. Kimberly Dawn Allen, 61, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away November 16, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1963, in Calvert County,...
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Norman Elliott Dove, 89, of Broomes Island, Maryland passed away on November 16, 2024 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Norman was born on August 6, 1935 in Calvert County, to the late Elmer Merton, and Genevieve Elliott Dove. Norman is preceded in death by his wife, Joan May Dove and his siblings: Monroe Dove,...
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Betty Lee Hughes. Betty was born on August 20, 1934, to Charles A. Wriggleworth and Ethel J. Wrigglesworth in Washington DC. She married the love of her life, Arthur Francis Hughes, on January 19, 1955. Together they raised a family...
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Melinda Bellafronte passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on April 27, 1956 to James Otis and Georgia Leona Clark. Melinda was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed knitting, reading, and gardening. Close family said in tribute: “I’ll always remember Melinda as being kind.” She was...
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As inspired by Dylan Thomas, David “Dwight” MacRae did not go gentle into that good night, he raged against the dying of the light. Dwight passed peacefully on Nov 13th, 2024. He loved life, he loved his wife, and he loved his family and friends with all his heart. He was a fighter, he...
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Frank Ronald Seckler, 86, joined his wife Eileen in heaven on November 18, 2024, after battling an illness. He was born August 29, 1938, in Jackson, MI, where he grew up. At his death, he was surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a humble soul who significantly impacted the lives he touched. He...
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Lisa Marie Burch, 48 of Monroeville, PA passed away on November 14, 2024 at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1976 in Baltimore City, Maryland to Joseph Edward Wathen Barbara Ann Wood. Lisa was a very kind loving and compassionate person who always thought of the needs of others above her...
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Edward George Pirner, 70 of Brandywine, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Sunny was born in 1953 and was raised on his family farm in Brandywine, MD. He was the son of the late Hedy and John Pirner. Sunny met his future wife Sue in...
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Calvin McLane Robey, 80, of White Plains, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 14, 1944 in La Plata, Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas Clyde Robey and Ethel Hamilton Robey. In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded...
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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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) 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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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, 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, 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, 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, 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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