Obituaries

Curtis Edward “Otis” Bowers

Curtis Edward “Otis” Bowers

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Curtis Bowers a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, beloved brother, and honorable Navy veteran, who passed away on March 3, 2026 at home at the age of 67. Born on November 23 1958, in Washington, DC, Curtis lived a life defined by love, service, strength, and...
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Hope Ann Anderson Poliansky, 73,

Hope Ann Anderson Poliansky, 73,

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of a devoted wife, extraordinary mother, cherished Gammy and Gigee, and beloved sister. Hope Ann Anderson Poliansky, 73, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Hope was born in Rahway,...
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Phillip Michael Lee, Sr.,

Phillip Michael Lee, Sr.,

Phillip Michael Lee, Sr., of Upper Marlboro, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, with his loving wife, Angelia Lee, by his side. He was 72 years old. Phillip was born on April 5, 1953, in Fresno, CA, to Phillip Lee and Shirley Mae Bland. From an early age, he demonstrated the strength of...
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Micheal Steven Pleger, 54,

Micheal Steven Pleger, 54,

Micheal Steven Pleger, 54, of Callaway, MD was committed into the arms of Jesus on February 3, 2026 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C., with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 31, 1971 at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County, MD to the late Richard...
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Daniel Ray Mays, 70,

Daniel Ray Mays, 70,

Daniel Ray Mays, 70, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Waldorf, Maryland, surrounded by the love of his family. Daniel was born May 18, 1955, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Luther Douglas Mays and Verna Angeline Mays. He married the love of his life, Carmen Rodriguez Mays, and together they built...
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Brenda Lea Hamilton

Brenda Lea Hamilton

Brenda Lea Hamilton, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 5, 2026, in Callaway, Maryland. Born on November 10, 1953, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Gladys Chappalear. Brenda married the love of her life, Steve Hamilton, and together they...
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Elizabeth Viola “Liz” Kelly, 91,

Elizabeth Viola “Liz” Kelly, 91,

Elizabeth Viola “Liz” Kelly, 91, of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 27, 1935, in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Liz was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur Thompson and Viola Reed Thompson. She received her education through the St. Mary’s County...
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Jimmy Richardson, 59

Jimmy Richardson, 59

James “Jimmy” Richardson, born October 10, 1966, and a lifelong resident of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer for over six years. He passed at the young age of 59. A loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, James shared...
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Ralph Jerome Butler

Ralph Jerome Butler

Ralph Jerome Butler of Lexington Park, Maryland departed his earthly home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at home.  Ralph affectionately known as “Jerry” was born on January 28, 1966, in Leonardtown, Maryland to Ralph Ignatus Butler, Jr. and Shirley Bennett Butler.  He met Jacqueline (Jackie) Barnes, the love of his life in 1988.  Jerry...
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Dennis Charles Skinner

Dennis Charles Skinner

Dennis Charles Skinner was born on December 6, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Arvasene B. Skinner and Charles Skinner. He lived a life defined by service, dedication, and deep love for his family and community. Dennis made his home in North Beach, Maryland. He worked as a private government contractor, serving his country...
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Cynthia Anne Henning, 64,

Cynthia Anne Henning, 64,

Cynthia Anne Henning, 64, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side on February 28, 2026. Cynthia “Cindy” Anne Henning (Neyhart) was born on April 24, 1961, in Schenectady, New York, to the late Richard “Dick” Dwyer and Jacqueline Edith Neyhart. Cindy attended Friendly High School in...
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Sharon Ann Ackerman, age 79,

Sharon Ann Ackerman, age 79,

Sharon Ann Ackerman, age 79, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Asbury Healthcare Center in Solomons. Born on May 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Walter Edwin Lawson and Dorothy May Deibel. Sharon is survived by her son, Lee Eric Ackerman (April), sister Judi McKay and...
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Doris Frances Sheleheda, 82,

Doris Frances Sheleheda, 82,

Doris Frances Sheleheda, 82 of Lusby, Maryland, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Doris Frances “Dot” Sheleheda (née Johanson) was born May 2, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1998, she and her beloved husband William “Bill” Sheleheda settled in Southern Maryland to be close to family in retirement. Due to Bill’s...
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Stephanie Ann Zanelotti, 71,

Stephanie Ann Zanelotti, 71,

Stephanie Ann Zanelotti, 71, passed away peacefully February 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Phillipsburg, NJ to William S Snyder, Jr. and Margaret Ann (Nehila) Snyder. The family moved to Kettering in 1969, and Stephanie graduated from Largo High School in 1972. She was a cheerleader, and became a proud...
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Joseph (Pop) Dungan, 93,

Joseph (Pop) Dungan, 93,

Joseph (Pop) Dungan, 93, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. Joseph was born on April 22, 1932, in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Coolidge High School and went on to live a life defined by service, dedication, and family. On June 18, 1955, Joseph married the love of his life, Mildred....
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Virginia “Ginny” Quesenberry, 43,

Virginia “Ginny” Quesenberry, 43,

Virginia “Ginny” Quesenberry, 43, of Calvert County, passed away on February 22, 2026. Ginny was full of life, love, and laughter. She had a heart that knew no limits and was always willing to go above and beyond for anyone in need. A devoted stay-at-home mother, Ginny took great pride in caring for her...
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Sangthong Keomanivong

Sangthong Keomanivong

Sangthong Keomanivong of Prince Frederick, and formerly of Danielson, CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 22, 2026. Born on December 1, 1940, in Savannakhet, Laos, Sangthong enjoyed meditation, going to the temple, traveling, cooking, and being around her grandchildren. Sangthong is survived by...
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Robert Paul Hardesty, 77,

Robert Paul Hardesty, 77,

Robert Paul Hardesty, 77, of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 22,2026. He was surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on April 18, 1948 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Eldridge and Mildred Hardesty. After graduating high school, Paul went on to serve in the Army National Guard. Paul spent...
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Robert Alan Chipman, 88,

Robert Alan Chipman, 88,

Robert Alan Chipman, 88, of Deale, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Autumn Lake at Crofton. He was born on June 23, 1937, in Blades, Delaware, to Pearl Victoria (Gordy) and Alan Wise Chipman. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Chipman; his son, David Chipman (Kimberly Potts); his daughter, Trish...
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George Carl Klein, 89,

George Carl Klein, 89,

George Carl Klein, 89, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 in Edgewater, Maryland. George shared an extraordinary life with his beloved wife of 62 years, Gwendolyn (Crandell) Klein. He was born on September 28, 1936, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C., to Cecilia (Offenstein) and John Klein. George grew...
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James “Jimmy” Frederick Sheehan, 69,

James “Jimmy” Frederick Sheehan, 69,

James “Jimmy” Frederick Sheehan, 69, of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, passed away on February 24, 2026, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on November 26, 1956, in Leonardtown, Maryland, Jimmy was the son of the late James Carroll Sheehan and Gladys Victoria (Knott) Sheehan. A proud lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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YNC Jack Erman Lenderman, USN (Ret.), age 94,

YNC Jack Erman Lenderman, USN (Ret.), age 94,

YNC Jack Erman Lenderman, USN (Ret.), age 94, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 23, 2026 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 2, 1932 in Denison, TX to the late Clem Ritchie and Effie Lou Lenderman.  His mother...
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Karen René Stevens

Karen René Stevens

We are saddened to announce that Karen René Stevens of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Karen was born in New York City on October 9, 1952, the daughter of the late Martin and Marlene Johnson. She built a career working as an administrative specialist for...
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Mearl Eugene “Gene” Wood, 83,

Mearl Eugene “Gene” Wood, 83,

Mearl Eugene “Gene” Wood, 83, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. Gene was the loving husband of Karen Bishop Wood, with whom he enjoyed 60 years of marriage last August.  He was the loving father to Deborah Jones (married to Joe) of Albertville, AL,...
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Jax Alexander Janschek

Jax Alexander Janschek

Jax Alexander Janschek, beloved infant son of Jake Alexander Janschek and Cierra Michelle Bagent of Waldorf, Maryland, was born on February 21, 2026, and passed away the same day. Though his time on earth was brief, Jax was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of his family. In addition to his...
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