Joseph “Joey” Welch, passed away at the age of 58 on the afternoon of November 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph “Big Joe” Welch. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Welch and Ashley Ramsey, his mother Deanna Welch, siblings Andy Welch, Lisa Welch, and Christina Fincham, his grandchildren...
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Harry Chandler Finch, Jr, 72, of Mechanicsville Maryland, passed away on November 21, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Harry will always be remembered for his compassion, witty jokes, and devotion to his family. Born on March 8, 1952, in Washington DC, Harry spent...
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William Franklin Bowen, affectionately known as “Flap” or “Frankie” passed away November 12, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long illness. He was born February 13, 1945 in Prince Frederick to Glenn William and Dorothy (Norfolk) Bowen. Flap was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School. He worked for Bob...
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Frederick James Stehle, 79, of Saint Leonard, Maryland, passed away on November 25, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born September 11, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frederick and Catherine Stehle. Fred was preceded in death by his sister Grace DeMarco. Fred spent the majority of his life...
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Ilse Rosemarie Metz, 85, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Kensington, MD, passed away on November 22, 2024 at Adventist Hospital, White Oak. Born December 10, 1938 in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl Hofmann and Maria (Stadler) Hofmann. Ilse immigrated from Munich, Germany, arriving May 11, 1954 on the...
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John Raymond “Ray” Lankford, Jr., 75, of Solomons, MD passed away on November 18, 2024 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born June 9, 1949 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late John Raymond Lankford, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Martin) Lankford. Ray graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1967. He...
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Nancy Virginia Bolinger passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, NC after a long illness. She was born in Arlington, VA on March 2, 1950 to Robert C. and Neola W. Bolinger. She spent much of her youth in Charles County, MD and graduated from LaPlata High School, then went on to...
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On November 22, 2024, Colleen Louise Snider, 68, passed away. Colleen was born on August 13, 1956, in Maryland to parents Joseph and Bernice Moore. Colleen enjoyed her work as a bartender for the Tavern. She loved being able to meet new customers who came in. She had a knack for making everyone feel...
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Nancy Ann Kemmis, 91, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away on November 22, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Kalispell, Montana to the late James Leslie Wheeler and Tabitha Isabella (nee: Norris) Wheeler. Nancy was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana and in her heart...
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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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