Obituaries

John Harbin, Sr., 86,

John Harbin, Sr., 86,

John Harbin, Sr., 86, of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 23, 2025. He was born April 1, 1938, in Washington, DC to William and Catherine Harbin. John grew up in Suitland and spent most of his time in Broomes Island. He married Florence Swain on August 16, 1963 and they lived in Forestville until...
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Thelma Louise Scruggs, 90,

Thelma Louise Scruggs, 90,

Thelma Louise Scruggs, 90, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away March 23, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Thelma was born on August 1, 1934, in Wyoming to the late Orvie Virgil and Rachel Katherin Miner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry T. Scruggs, a daughter, Edith Willard, three sisters and three...
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Richard Wayne “Dickie” Buzik, 77,

Richard Wayne “Dickie” Buzik, 77,

Richard Wayne “Dickie” Buzik, 77, of Huntingtown passed away March 23, 2025. He was born June 27, 1947, in Takoma Park to Andrew and Frances (Ulrey) Buzik. Dickie grew up in Takoma Park and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He joined the United States Army on August 29, 1966 and proudly served in...
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Patricia Ann Stowe, 75,

Patricia Ann Stowe, 75,

Patricia Ann Stowe, 75, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland entered into heavenly peace on March 22, 2025.   She was born on June 8, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland to Loretta Ann Marshall and Clyde Marshall.   She was an office assistant for many years at Multi-Aire Corp. in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Patty, as she was commonly known,...
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“Mary” Frances Peters (née Maggard)

“Mary” Frances Peters (née Maggard)

“Mary” Frances Peters (née Maggard) passed away on March 22, 2025, in Hollywood, Maryland. Born on March 18, 1948, in English, West Virginia, she lived a life filled with love and cherished memories. Throughout her years, Frances touched the lives of many. Her presence brought warmth and comfort to those around her. Though she...
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Joseph Francis “Joey” Whittington, age 64,

Joseph Francis “Joey” Whittington, age 64,

Joseph Francis “Joey” Whittington, age 64, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on March 21, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1961, at the District of Columbia General Hospital. Joey was a truck driver and also worked on the family farm. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing softball. He was preceded in death by...
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Sharon Waller Revis, 76,

Sharon Waller Revis, 76,

Sharon Waller Revis, 76, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Clinton, MD, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, in Solomons, MD. Born on May 26, 1948, in Washington, DC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Betty C. Waller and Russell S. Waller. Sharon married the love of her life, Roy Edward Revis,...
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Gloria Mae Bowen Gibson, 86,

Gloria Mae Bowen Gibson, 86,

Gloria Mae Bowen Gibson, 86, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at her assisted living home in Dunkirk, with her daughter Alice by her side. She was born on December 11, 1938, in Prince Frederick, MD, to Dorothy (Norfolk) and William Glenn Bowen. A lifelong resident of Calvert County, Gloria...
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Dennis Arther Gibson, 77,

Dennis Arther Gibson, 77,

Dennis Arther Gibson, 77, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away March 17, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1947, to Raymond and Shirley Mae (Cranford) Gibson. Dennis was born and raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School. He lived on the family farm on Cox Road for 31 years before moving...
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Ronald Arthur Shoop

Ronald Arthur Shoop

Ronald Arthur Shoop, born on March 11, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2025, in Deale, Maryland, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley Shoop of Deale, Maryland. He also leaves behind his children from a previous marriage:...
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Stephen Paul Keller, 52,

Stephen Paul Keller, 52,

Stephen Paul Keller, 52, of Dunkirk passed away March 14, 2025. He was born February 25, 1973 in Prince Frederick to Benny R. and Margaret Isabel (Wright) Keller. Steve grew up in Dunkirk and graduated from Northern High School. He worked as a union steamfitter with ACI and Steamfitters Local 602. Steve he was...
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James Everett Kolbe, 64,

James Everett Kolbe, 64,

Prince George’s County to Francis Walter and Margaret Lucille (Windsor) Kolbe. James grew up in South County and attended Southern High School before moving to St. Mary’s County during his senior year of high school. He graduated from Chopticon High School. James married Maria “Genie” Windsor on August 4, 1996 and they lived in...
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Nancy Margaret Meisinger, 81,

Nancy Margaret Meisinger, 81,

Nancy Margaret Meisinger, 81, of Huntingtown passed away March 12, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to William Reese and Margaret Irene (Allen) Holmes. Nancy grew up in Bethel Park, PA and graduated from Bethel Park High School. She married James Meisinger in 1962, and they lived in Waldorf...
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Karen Evelyn Goodenough, 78,

Karen Evelyn Goodenough, 78,

Karen Evelyn Goodenough, 78, of Lusby, MD, formerly of West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1946, in Providence, RI, to the late Gladys Thelma Darby and Philip Percy Darby. Karen was a dedicated and hardworking woman who graduated from the Prince George’s...
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Cheryl L. Hinzman Cord, 73,

Cheryl L. Hinzman Cord, 73,

Cheryl L. Hinzman Cord, 73, of Hollywood, MD passed away March 10, 2025. She was born January 21, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Robert Hinzman and Barbara Jean Hinzman. She graduated from Duval High School. Cheryl married Stephen Douglas Cord on November 6, 1977, and they lived in Lanham before moving to...
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Leon Alonzo Cullison Jr. aka “Dictator”, 96,

Leon Alonzo Cullison Jr. aka “Dictator”, 96,

Leon Alonzo Cullison Jr. aka “Dictator”, 96, of Ridge, MD, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Washington Hospital Center. Born on April 26, 1928, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Leon Cullison Sr. and Carolyn McKay Evans. Leon was preceded in death by his son Richard and his beloved...
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Robert Francis “Frankie” Merson

Robert Francis “Frankie” Merson

Robert Francis “Frankie” Merson died peacefully in his sleep on February 24, 2025, in Allentown, PA, at the age of 79 while traveling with his American Flyer Depot toy train business. Born on April 11, 1945, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Claudia Abell Guy and Robert Lee Merson. While growing up, Frankie spent...
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Edward O’Donnell Neel, Jr., 90,

Edward O’Donnell Neel, Jr., 90,

Edward O’Donnell Neel, Jr., 90, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Piney Point, MD died peacefully on March 15, 2025 at The Hermitage Assisted Living facility, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 20, 1934 in Augusta, GA, the son of the late Edward O’Donnell Neel, Sr. and Margaret (nee:...
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John Warren Thorne, 81,

John Warren Thorne, 81,

John Warren Thorne, 81, of Baltimore, MD passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 14, 2025. Born May 18, 1943, in Forestville, MD to the late Richard Russell Thorne and Margaret Rosabella (Randall) Thorne. John, fondly known as “Johnny” to his family and friends, was a kind and gentle soul....
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Roberta Jean Scroggins, 84,

Roberta Jean Scroggins, 84,

Roberta Jean Scroggins, 84, of California, MD, formerly of Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, died at home on March 13, 2025, with her husband John and son Keith at her side. She was born on December 17, 1940, in St. Cloud, MN, the daughter of Wilton F. and Margaret J. (Ritchie) Frank. Roberta studied medical technology...
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SSGT Charles Henry Nelson, USA (Ret.), 87,

SSGT Charles Henry Nelson, USA (Ret.), 87,

SSGT Charles Henry Nelson, USA (Ret.), 87, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, with his loving family at his side. Born April 9, 1937, in Maddox, MD, he was the son of the late Benjamin Nelson and Rosalie (nee: Short) Nelson. Charles was...
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Mary Ann Herbert

Mary Ann Herbert

Mary Ann Herbert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away at her residence in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, on March 17, 2025. She was born on October 30, 1947, to the late Lillian Hilda Garner and Joseph Louis Murphy Sr., who preceded her in death, along with her brother, Joseph Louis Murphy Jr....
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David George Hoffman, age 67,

David George Hoffman, age 67,

David George Hoffman, age 67, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 16, 2025. David grew up in Bowie, Maryland, where he cherished time with family and friends. Fresh out of high school, he felt the call of the water, which led him to the Merchant Marine Academy in Piney Point, Maryland. He graduated as...
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Michael Wayne Buckler Sr., age 71,

Michael Wayne Buckler Sr., age 71,

Michael Wayne Buckler Sr., age 71, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1953, to Leroy Raymond Buckler Sr. and Gwynette Catherine Buckler (Moran). On October 6, 1973, Mike married the love of his life, Joyce Gail Buckler. They raised two sons: Mike W. Buckler...
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Elizabeth Mae Therres “Betty Mae” 89,

Elizabeth Mae Therres “Betty Mae” 89,

Elizabeth Mae Therres “Betty Mae” 89, of Hughesville, MD passed away on March 14, 2025, in La Plata, MD. From very humble beginnings she was born through a natural home birth on September 15, 1935, in Hughesville to Leo and Dorothy Istvan. On Oct 23, 1954 she married her loving husband, Paul Therres. They...
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