It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of Past President and life member George R. Thompson. George began his fire service career as a Probationary Active Member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department on April 9, 1964, after serving seven years...
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Marion Paddy-Bruzzese (nee Orndorff) of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on December 8, 2025, at her home. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Bruzzese, III. Daughter of the late Elsie G. & Stewart J. Orndorff. Family and friends may call at the Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, MD, on Friday December 12, from 10:00 A.M. to...
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Thomas Stanley Rosnage, 77, of Prince Frederick passed away December 7, 2025. A full obituary will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that people bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots allowing him to continue in his Santa to the viewing and service. Toys can also be dropped off to Huntingtown...
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James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62, of North Beach passed away December 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born July 5, 1963 in Maryland to James Parks, Sr. and Thelma Pearl (Greer) Blevins. Jimmy grew up in Taylors Valley Tennessee and White Top Mountain in Virginia before moving to Maryland and graduating...
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Hattie Louise Rickett, longtime resident of Prince Frederick passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2025 at the age of 93. Hattie was born on June 28th, 1932 to Thomas and Louise Stallings. She is proceeded in death by her parents, brother Robert Hughes (Edna), and sister Mary Lucy Chaney (Frederick). She is survived by...
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Steven Everett LeSueur, 65, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away December 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1960, in Suitland, Maryland, the son of Harriette Anna (Stevenson) and William Everett LeSueur. Steven grew up in Suitland where he attended Suitland High School, and graduated with the class of 1978. He...
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Dortha Lea Campbell, 86, of Prince Frederick passed away December 4, 2025 at her home. She was born April 28, 1939 in Cassidy, WV to Clarence and Mary B. (Shifflett) Fincham. Dortha was a homemaker and caregiver for most of her grandchildren, always ensuring they had a warm breakfast in their stomachs before going...
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Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Carriere, 78, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living in Owings, Maryland. She was born on April 12, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary Margaret (Kirlin) and Jess B. Lewis. Kathy’s family moved to Lancaster, PA, where she graduated from high school in...
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John Raymond “Jack” Gibson, 76, a lifelong resident of Huntingtown passed away November 27, 2025 at his home. He was born December 15, 1948 to James Raymond and Shirley Mae (Cranford) Gibson. Jack grew up on the family farm in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School. After graduating he went to work for...
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James “Jimmy” Calvin Brumfield Jr., of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on August 29, 1951, to James and Mildred (Wobbleton) Brumfield, Jimmy grew up with a love for adventure and an appreciation for hard work. As a young man, Jimmy served in the Army National...
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Ray William Snoots, 84, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Born on July 22, 1941, in Washington, D.C., Ray was the son of the late Ray King Snoots and Dorothy A. (Tenley) Snoots. A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, Ray served from 1961 to 1969. His service...
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Susan Betler Reynolds, 77, passed away December 3, 2025, in Owings, MD following an extended illness. Susan was born in Clarksburg, WV on February 16, 1948, the second child of Raymond George Betler and Mildred Hofer Betler. She grew up with three sisters and one brother in a happy, caring home in Nutter Fort,...
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RM1 Robert Allen “Bobcat” Whitley, USN, (Ret.), 66, of Hollywood, MD passed away on November 26, 2025 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Robert Hearn Whitley and Darlene (nee: Davenport) McKinzie . Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served...
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Robert “Bob” Andrew Carle, 80 years old, from California, MD. He was the son of Lloyd and Helen Shymansky. He passed away on November 30, 2025, at Hospice House, Callaway, MD. Bob was born on November 24,1945 in Cheverly, Md. Survived by Donna Bradburn, his “Shugie” of 36 years, her sons, Ken (Ausra) and...
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Vanita Desai, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the heart of our home — a woman of kindness, strength, and deep devotion who touched everyone with her gentle spirit. Vanita dedicated her life to her family, offering unconditional love, warmth, and guidance. Her quiet...
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Katherine Elizabeth Atlas, 77, of California, MD, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 27, 1948, in Leonardtown, MD, Kathy was the youngest child of the late Thomas Webster Bell Sr. and Mary Catherine Sterling Bell. She is survived by...
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Robert “Bob” Riedel, 69, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on December 2, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1956, in Passaic, New Jersey, to the late Hubert Riedel, Jr. and Mary Condron Riedel. Bob worked as a telephone operator for AT&T. Over the years, he became known for his dedication and friendly demeanor,...
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William Harrison Myers, of Welcome, Maryland (formerly of Brandywine), passed away peacefully at his home on December 5, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1961, to Wayne and Rachel Myers. William devoted his career to serving his community as a heavy equipment operator with the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Services. Known...
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Maria Ann Campbell, born January 5, 1948, in Cuba to the late Abe and Idelesa Fundora, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 77. A native of New York City, Maria graduated from high school there before attending New York University, where she cultivated her love of learning and discovery. Maria...
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Dorothy Belle Wood, 87, of Leonardtown, Maryland, formerly of Lusby, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on November 27, 2025. Born on January 30, 1938, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy and William Tory Bafford. Dorothy was a proud graduate of Calvert High School. She served her...
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Andrew Honore Jazwinski was born on January 11, 1936, in Warsaw, Poland, and passed away on November 21, 2025. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anita Jazwinski, and his parents, Stanislaw and Helena Jazwinski. Andrew is survived by his daughters, Julie J. O’Dell of Owings, Maryland, and Elizabeth L. Jazwinski of Lusby, Maryland....
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Robert Francis Hardin—Bob to friends, Bobby to his mother, and forever “Daddio” to his girls—went home to the Lord on November 18, 2025, at the age of 77. He spent the second half of his life proving that God really does turn ashes into beauty, and he did it with a “Howdy doody!”, a...
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Herman Bradley Rawlings, “Brad,” 64, of Owings, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. Born on September 1, 1961, in Prince Frederick, MD, Brad was the son of Everard Lee Rawlings and Madolyn Veronica Rawlings. He grew up in Calvert County, attending Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School in...
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the cherished Jeffrey Matthew Jordan, 45, of Lusby, MD, who left us on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Jeffrey was born on October 2, 1980, in Chattanooga, TN. Jeff was a brilliant and resourceful man who took immense pride in his ability to...
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Norman Russell Manifold passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at his home in Deale, Maryland. He was born on November 26th, 1935, in Deale, where he was a lifelong resident except for a brief sojourn in Shady Side, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary E. Chaney and James Donald...
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