Obituaries

Carl James Darago, 81,

Carl James Darago, 81,

Carl James Darago, 81, of Huntingtown passed away February 15, 2025. A full obituary will follow. Visitation Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736 Services Funeral Service Wednesday, March 12, 2025 1:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD...
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Frances Lee Cooksey Quade, 93,

Frances Lee Cooksey Quade, 93,

Frances Lee Cooksey Quade, 93, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Frances was born in Washington, D.C. to the late William and Frances Cooksey of La Plata, MD. Frances was raised in La Plata, Maryland and graduated from Sacred Heart School at the age of...
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Harold Francis Titus, 86,

Harold Francis Titus, 86,

Harold Francis Titus, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 11, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. On March 2, 1938, Harold was born in Logansport, IN to Harold and Violet Titus. Harold proudly served in the United States Army for 4 years. He later began work as a Police officer for the...
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Barbara Nickle Carlton, 78,

Barbara Nickle Carlton, 78,

Barbara Nickle Carlton, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 15, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on November 30, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Helen Chieder Nickle and Joseph Nickle. Barbara was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She touched the lives of everyone she met with...
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Lawrence “Larry” Nimmerrichter

Lawrence “Larry” Nimmerrichter

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, and friend, Lawrence “Larry” Nimmerrichter, on February 15, 2025, at 10:02 AM at Washington Hospital Center. Born in Washington, D.C., to Francis and Loretta (nee’ Moran) Nimmerrichter on November 12, 1951, Larry’s roots were firmly planted in both the city and...
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Diane Marie Lucier, 77,

Diane Marie Lucier, 77,

Diane Marie Lucier, 77, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Callaway, Maryland, with her family by her side. Born on May 14, 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was a beloved daughter of the late Edward F. Koetsch and Lorraine F. Koetsch (née Desjarlais). Diane was a 1965 graduate of Longmeadow...
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Doris Jean Willett, age 88,

Doris Jean Willett, age 88,

Doris Jean Willett, age 88, formerly of Irvington, VA, passed away February 6, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation, Saluda, VA. Doris was born on February 16, 1936 in White Plains, MD. She attended La Plata High School and married Clarence “Ray” Willett on August 6, 1954. In 1962, Doris began her career...
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Christopher “Chris” Robert Young

Christopher “Chris” Robert Young

On February 9, 2025, Christopher “Chris” Robert Young, of Golden Beach, MD, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Chris was born on November 1, 1994, in Maryland to parents Charles Young and Judy Young. Chris fiercely fought cancer, not once, but twice, with...
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Lisa Jane Nyalko (née Pfanneschlag)

Lisa Jane Nyalko (née Pfanneschlag)

Lisa Jane Nyalko (née Pfanneschlag) passed away on January 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of professional excellence, community service, and cherished memories with family and friends. Born on April 7, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa was the youngest of four children and instantly captured the hearts of her family. Growing up in Reisterstown,...
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Gregory “Greg” Robert Pobst, 55,

Gregory “Greg” Robert Pobst, 55,

Gregory “Greg” Robert Pobst, 55, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on February 8, 2025. Greg was born on December 10, 1969, at the Pax River Naval Base in Lexington Park, Maryland. In 1976, after his father retired from the Navy, the Pobst family settled in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, where Greg spent his childhood. Greg...
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Steve “Stevie” Johnson, age 45,

Steve “Stevie” Johnson, age 45,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve “Stevie” Johnson, age 45, who tragically lost his life on January 29th, 2025.  Steve was a loving husband, devoted family man and a true outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in hunting, fishing, and traveling to new places. Steve was born on...
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Alexander “Alex” Huffman

Alexander “Alex” Huffman

Alexander “Alex” Huffman, beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, and a friend to many, tragically passed away on January 29th, 2025, at the young age of 34. Alex was born on October 6th, 1990, in Prince George’s County, but raised in Charles County, Maryland. Growing up, Alex developed a love for sports. He played...
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Rita Claire (Hurry) Dusch

Rita Claire (Hurry) Dusch

Rita Claire (Hurry) Dusch, of Morganza, passed peacefully on February 8th 2025. Rita was born and raised in St. Mary’s County, growing up in Clements. She Graduated from Chopticon High School in 1966, as part of the initial Graduating Class. After Graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, she moved to Buffalo, NY and...
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Andrew “Andy” Goldstein

Andrew “Andy” Goldstein

Andrew “Andy” Goldstein was born May 1, 1963, to Sol Goldstein and Barbara Gross in New York City, NY. On February 8, 2025, at 61 years of age, he passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. He was predeceased by his wife, Robin Goldstein, in 2014, and his...
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Mabel Mae Morton, 92,

Mabel Mae Morton, 92,

Mabel Mae Morton, 92, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Solomons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Solomons, MD.  Mabel is now united with her husband, Bill. She was born on December 4, 1932, in Romney, WV to the late Asa Benton Combs and Viola M. (nee: Ludwig) Combs. Mabel was born and raised...
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James Thomas “Tommy” Clagett, Jr.

James Thomas “Tommy” Clagett, Jr.

A great man, James Thomas “Tommy” Clagett, Jr. of Newburg, MD tragically and prematurely passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 43. Tommy was a devoted husband, father, son and friend.  He was born on January 4, 1982, in Clinton, MD to James Thomas Clagett, Sr. of Accokeek, MD, and the...
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Juanita June Froman (Snookie), 91

Juanita June Froman (Snookie), 91

Juanita June Froman (Snookie), 91, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2025. Snookie was born in Newhall, WV, on November 8, 1933, to the late Thelma and Orville Moore. She is survived by her son, Thomas Sears of Fredericksburg, VA; her granddaughter, Danielle Sears; and great-grandchildren, Reagan, Cole, Mason, and Lainey...
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McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr

McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr

McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr October 9, 1924 – February 1, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr, of Solomons, Maryland, who left this world on February 1, 2025, at the age of 100. A devoted husband, a proud father of five, a member of the Greatest Generation and...
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CPO Joseph Andrew “Joe” Werner, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 89,

CPO Joseph Andrew “Joe” Werner, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 89,

CPO Joseph Andrew “Joe” Werner, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 89, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 30, 2024, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born September 10, 1935, in San Antonio, TX to the late Joseph Andrew Werner, Sr. (USAF, Ret.) and Mayme Louise (nee: Reynolds) Werner. Joe is...
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Stephen Baxter Farrell

Stephen Baxter Farrell

Stephen Baxter Farrell was born to Joseph Bernard Farrell and Mary Agnes Harden Farrell on March 4, 1946. He peacefully passed away at home, after a lengthy illness, on February 1, 2025. He was predeceased by his son Stephen Bernard Farrell, his parents and his siblings Joseph Edward Farrell, sister-in-law Wanda Vallandingham Farrell, James...
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Matthew Skye Keister, 19,

Matthew Skye Keister, 19,

Matthew Skye Keister, 19, taken too soon in January, 2025. Matthew attended Great Mills and Leonardtown High Schools. He was an avid singer and member of many choruses, including the Great Mills Chamber Singers. He sang everywhere he went. He was a member of the school wrestling team and enjoyed training for MMA. He...
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Clara Mae Morgan, 73,

Clara Mae Morgan, 73,

Clara Mae Morgan, 73, of Leonardtown, MD joined her mother and family who preceded her in heaven on January 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Clara was born on July 28, 1951 to the late Clara Rosetta and Charles M. Joy of Hollywood.  She was the sibling of 11 brothers...
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Micah Jon Dixon, 26,

Micah Jon Dixon, 26,

Micah Jon Dixon, 26, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by his loved ones. Micah was born to Timothy Jon Dixon and Lucinda Sue Swisher Dixon on March 1, 1998. On November 11, 2022, Micah married the love of his life, Haley Downs Dixon in Sevierville, TN....
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Allen Robert Hickman, 79,

Allen Robert Hickman, 79,

Allen Robert Hickman, 79, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on February 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. On May 27, 1945, Allen was born in Alleghany, PA, to the late Allen and Ruth Hickman. Allen worked as a car salesman. He was known for his honest approach and friendly demeanor, which earned him the...
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Joanne Patricia Lawrence, 80,

Joanne Patricia Lawrence, 80,

Joanne Patricia Lawrence, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. On January 4, 1945, Joanne was born in Pennsylvania. Joanne graduated from Punxsutawny high school in Punxsutawney, PA on May 31, 1963.  After she graduated, she moved to Maryland where she met her love of her...
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