The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc. regrets to announce the death of Past Chief and Life Member John “Teddy” Lundstrom. At the age of 81, Teddy passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 after a brief battle with lung cancer with his wife and daughter by his side. Teddy served...
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Katharine Rebekah Wilson, lovingly known as “KittyBeck,” was born on February 24, 1936, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on January 15, 2026. KittyBeck grew up on her family farm in Owings, Maryland, a place that remained at the heart of her life. It was there...
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Kaitlin Nicole Gibson, 32, of Lothian passed away January 15, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1994, to Thomas and Cheryl (Thomas) Gibson. She grew up in Lothian and attended Southern High School. She loved her work as a cashier and cook on a food truck and had dreams of owning her own...
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Lucille Childs Bowen passed away the morning of Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Prince Frederick, MD at the age of 97. She was born on February 14, 1928 to Leland and Annie (Hall) Bowen of Sandy Point. Lucille grew up with many aunts, uncles, and cousins in her community. After high school, she worked...
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Gary Lee Lester, 86, of Tracy’s Landing passed away January 13, 2026. He was born April 16, 1939, in Windber, PA to Jacob and Dora (Hull) Lester. Gary grew up on the family farm in Johnstown, PA. He married Donna Russell on July 24, 1957, and shortly after they moved to Maryland. He owned...
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Justine Mary Pratt, 81, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1944, in Washington, DC, and resided and eventually retired in Waldorf, Maryland. She was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred Joseph Pratt and Bernice Mary Pratt. She spent much of her life in the...
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James Dennis Lewis passed away peacefully at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1951, at Patuxent River Naval Air Station to the late William E. and Justina Lewis. Jim graduated from Great Mills High School in 1969 then joined the U.S. Army and served from Dec 29,...
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Gordon “Sonny” Miller Osborne, 89, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 7, 2026. On March 18, 936, Sonny was born in Front Royal, VA, to the late William and Josephine Osborne. At just 17, Sonny wed the love of his life, Thelma. By the age of 18, he enlisted in the Army, serving...
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Robert Charles Minshall, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Robert lived a life defined by curiosity, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for both the people and the world around him. A lifelong lover of comics, Robert found joy in sharing this passion with his...
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Katherine Ann (Kit) Spalding of Leonardtown, Maryland died peacefully just hours after her 99th birthday in the early morning hours of January 14, 2026. She was born January 13, 1927 to the late Francis Xavier and Elizabeth Claire (Thompson) Spalding. She was the oldest of 9 siblings and was also the first grandchild on...
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Ruth Rebecca Mercure, 62, of Bryantown, MD, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1963, in St. Peterburg, Virginia. Daughter to the late Leo H. Mercure and Mary Dean. Ruth attended Carver Elementary School and later graduated from Great Mills High School. She went on to earn a master’s...
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Levi Michael Kuhn II, 65, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 7, 2026. On December 19, 1961, Levi was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to the late Levi Michael Kuhn and Helen Louise Kuhn. For over 20 years, Levi worked as a carpenter. He was also very handy and could repair things around the...
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The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad announces with great sadness the passing of Life Member John G. Guy on Sunday, January 18, 2026. John joined the department in 1994 and served the citizens of St. Mary’s County for more than 28 years. During his tenure, he held the positions of Chief...
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Gage Erik Johnson of Dunkirk passed away January 5, 2026. He was born February 25, 2013, to Erik David and Charlene Louise (Feyers) Johnson. Gage attended Mt. Harmony Elementary School and was currently in the 7th grade at Northern Middle School. He was passionate about the outdoors and fishing. He loved being on the water...
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Larry Dale Glaubitz, 78, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on January 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 6, 1947 in Riverdale, Maryland, to Jean Loree (Quapp) and Gerald August Glaubitz. Larry grew up in Morningside Maryland. This is where he started his firefighting service as a volunteer at Company 27...
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Tracey A. Vernon, 61, of Huntingtown, MD, and Melbourne Beach, FL, passed away on January 4, 2026 at the Hospice of Charles County in Waldorf, MD. She was born on February 19, 1964, at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD, to Ruth and Donald Louie Griffin. Tracy grew up in Beltsville, MD, and...
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MaryGene Harmon, of Harwood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1937, to Louis Noll and Evelyn McMurdy. MaryGene was married to the love of her life, Donald Lee Harmon, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared a devoted and loving marriage. She is survived by...
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James Calvin “Cal” Bruce, 85 of Colonial Beach, VA (formerly of Mechanicsville, MD) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA with his loving family at his side. He was born May 6, 1940 at the family home in Prince George’s County, MD to the late Larry E....
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Richard Lee Sandidge, Sr., 86, of California, MD passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Cecil T. Sandidge and Nellie Wills Sandidge. He was the husband of the late Marjorie “Margie” Lea Sandidge whom he married August 6,...
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Brenda Mae Lynch, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on September 14, 1946, to the late Norman and Helen Myers. Brenda was married to William Harry Lynch, who preceded her in death. Together they built a loving family and raised four daughters:...
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Daniel Roy Twombly, 45, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2026 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, with his loving family at his side. Dan, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His life was one marked by...
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Leon Lyle, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on March 2, 1936, to the late William and Vivian Lyle. Leon spent his working years as a skilled metal lather and was a proud member of Lathers Local #9. He was known...
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Chris Robbin Kendall (64) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family. Chris was born on July 7, 1961, in Washington, DC, to John A. Kendall and Betty Louise (Norris) Kendall. Chris worked most of his life as a maintenance technician for Fifth...
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Thomas Andrew Belfield, 60, of Clinton, MD, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1965, to William & Joyce Belfield. Thomas was predeceased in death by his parents. He is survived by his son Travis Belfield of Mechanicsville, MD, daughter Jessica McVerry of Mechanicsville, MD, brothers William Belfiled (Billy)...
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On January 9, 2026, Donald “Don” Ray Taylor, 85, of Gambrills, MD, passed away. Don was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Madge Genevieve Spencer. After graduating from Capitol Hill High School in 1958, Don enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army for twenty years. During this time, he earned...
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