Obituaries

Nola Valentine Carroll, 71

Nola Valentine Carroll, 71

Nola Valentine Carroll, 71, was born to the late Samuel and Bernice McClane in Washington, DC on February 14, 1950. On October 29, 2021 God whispered, “well done good and faithful servant, well done” and Nola, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family peacefully answered his call. Nola received her...
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John “Pop” E. Kusztos, 70

John “Pop” E. Kusztos, 70

John “Pop” E. Kusztos, 70, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 29, 2021 in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on March 24, 1951 in Barberton, OH to Elmer John Kusztos and Katherine (Kusztos)McCall. He was one (1) of four (4) children. After he graduated from Dorman High School in...
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David Allen Landavazo, Sr., 52

David Allen Landavazo, Sr., 52

David Allen Landavazo, Sr., 52, passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 22, 2021. He was born on January 12, 1969, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Raymond Reidys Cancino and Mary Ann Barela. He was one (1) of three (3) children. After David graduated high school, he served his country proud by joining the...
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Shirley Jean Lease, 90

Shirley Jean Lease, 90

Shirley Jean Lease, 90, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born April 4, 1931 in Berwyn Heights, MD to the late Arthur Hyman den Hartog and Edith Emily (Hubbard) den Hartog. Shirley graduated from Greenbelt High School in 1948. She was employed with the Federal Government...
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Elizabeth (Liz) Mary Medved, 54

Elizabeth (Liz) Mary Medved, 54

Elizabeth (Liz) Mary Medved, 54, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, October 21, 2021. She was born in Cheverly, Maryland on November 6, 1966, to Denis Joseph Moriarty and Ellen Theresa Moriarty “McAuliffe”. She was one (1) of three (3) children. She graduated from Elizabeth Seton High School...
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David Wayne Boszko, Sr., 70

David Wayne Boszko, Sr., 70

David Wayne Boszko, Sr., 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 9, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 10, 1951 in Patuxent River, MD, he was the son of the late Bernice May Britton-Boszko Owens and the late Nicholas Boszko. David was the loving husband of Karen L. Boszko, whom he married...
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Regina Price Monarchy, “Gina”, 92

Regina Price Monarchy, “Gina”, 92

Regina Price Monarchy, “Gina”, 92, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on November 8, 2021 at her home. Born on August 16, 1929 in Dameron, MD, she was the daughter of the late Loretta Trossbach Goode and the late Robert Lee Goode. Gina was the loving wife of the late Johnny Monarchy, whom she married...
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Arthur “Leroy” Jones, 76

Arthur “Leroy” Jones, 76

Arthur “Leroy” Jones, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Hollywood, MD, passed away on November 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Martin L. Clements and Amanda L. Dean. Leroy was raised from birth by his maternal grandmother Annie Louise Jones, whom he called his mom. Leroy was the...
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Linwood Eugene Mozingo, Jr.,”Gene”, 70

Linwood Eugene Mozingo, Jr.,”Gene”, 70

Linwood Eugene Mozingo, Jr.,”Gene”, 70, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021. Gene was born on November 13, 1950 at home in Lyells, VA to Ethel (Samuels) Mozingo and Linwood Mozingo, Sr. The family moved to Leonardtown, MD when Gene was just four years old. Gene grew up down Medleys Neck Road...
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Charles Anthony Greenwell, 53

Charles Anthony Greenwell, 53

Charles Anthony Greenwell, 53, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on November 5, 2021 in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on December 7, 1968 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the loving son of Margaret Rose Gray Greenwell and William Clarence Greenwell of Leonardtown, MD. Charles was the loving husband of Carrie Ann Nelson Greenwell, whom...
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Mary Jeanette Cooper, 83

Mary Jeanette Cooper, 83

Mary Jeanette Cooper, 83, of California, MD, passed away on October 29, 2021 at her home. Known as Jean to her friends and Mary Jean to her family, she was born on January 10, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Claire Spalding and the late Francis Xavier Spalding....
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Joseph Scott Bowles “Scottie”, 49

Joseph Scott Bowles “Scottie”, 49

Joseph Scott Bowles “Scottie”, 49, of Scotland, MD, formerly of Hollywood, MD, passed away at his residence on October 26th, 2021. He was born on September 27th, 1972 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Mary Helen Abell Bowles, and Lewis Clements Bowles, Jr. Scottie is survived by his two daughters Ciara Nicole Bowles, of...
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Shirley Kathleen Klear Hunt, 79

Shirley Kathleen Klear Hunt, 79

Shirley Kathleen Klear Hunt, 79, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away at her residence on October 24th, 2021. She was born on September 2nd, 1942 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Jane Klear and John Gilbert Klear. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Morris Gene Hunt, whom she married on February 26th,...
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James Juston Coady, 88

James Juston Coady, 88

James Juston Coady, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, MD. He was born on August 6, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late, James Joseph Coady and Helen Katherine Hoffman. Jimmy met and married the love of his life, Shirley Mae Coady...
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Maria Olga Ruiz, 43

Maria Olga Ruiz, 43

Maria Olga Ruiz, 43 of California, MD (formerly of Milton, DE) passed away on October 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1977 in Santa Ana Pacueco, Mexico to the late Ramon Ruiz Delgado and Carmen Maciel Chanero of Mexico. Maria married Jose Carlos Herrera Esparza...
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Charles “Jerry” Gerard Wright, 85

Charles “Jerry” Gerard Wright, 85

Charles “Jerry” Gerard Wright, 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD) passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born May 19, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late, John Patrick Wright and Mary C. Wright. As a young man,...
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Dennis Hardy, 73

Dennis Hardy, 73

Dennis Hardy, 73, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on October 22, 2021, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 13, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Allen Hardy and Lillie Mae (Mathews) Hardy. Dennis graduated from Union Grove High School, WI, in 1967. After graduation he...
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George Michael Sultage, Jr., 43

George Michael Sultage, Jr., 43

George Michael Sultage, Jr., 43, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  His final days were spent at home surrounded by loving family and friends. George was born in Altoona, PA on May 15, 1978 to George Michael Sultage, Sr. and Bonnie Jean (Rumbarger) Sultage....
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Rosemary Combs Hinkle, 73

Rosemary Combs Hinkle, 73

Rosemary Combs Hinkle, 73, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Rosemary was born on May 17, 1948 in Hagerstown, MD to the late William Combs and Gladys (Buchanan) Combs. A proud mother, Rosi was the fierce defender of her...
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Allen Ray Richards (Al)

Allen Ray Richards (Al)

Allen Ray Richards (Al) of Loveville, Maryland entered eternal life and was born again on October 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me” Psalms 23:4 Born September 6, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio....
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Francis “Frank” Woodrow Murphy, Jr., 51

Francis “Frank” Woodrow Murphy, Jr., 51

Francis “Frank” Woodrow Murphy, Jr., 51, of Hughesville, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He was born on March 24, 1970, in LaPlata, MD and was the loving son of Francis Woodrow Murphy, Sr. and the late Dorothy Ann Murphy. After graduating high...
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John Charles Piccinotti, 82

John Charles Piccinotti, 82

John Charles Piccinotti, 82, of Yardley, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on May 24, 1939 in Pomona, CA and was the son of the late John Joseph Piccinotti and Louise (Hartman) Piccinotti. John married the love of his life, Ann C....
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Jo Ann Cook, 77

Jo Ann Cook, 77

Jo Ann Cook, 77, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to Homer Allen Davison, Sr. and Evelyn Crowther Davison. One of five children, she grew up in Avalon, Virginia.  A simple childhood of living “down home” was the backdrop...
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Michael Rene Raley, 69

Michael Rene Raley, 69

Michael Rene Raley, 69 of Saint Inigoes, MD passed away on October 24, 2021 at home with his family beside him. Born on November 23, 1951, he is the son of the late William Eugene Raley and Julia Mueller Raley. Michael is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, growing up at Mary’s Hope...
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Angelia Ludwick “HB” Ollerman, 50

Angelia Ludwick “HB” Ollerman, 50

Angelia Ludwick “HB” Ollerman, 50, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Cape Hatteras, NC, passed away on October 20, 2021 at her residence. Born February 3, 1971 in Elizabeth City, NC, she was the daughter of Carl Richard Ludwick and the late Sharon (Peele) Ludwick. Angelia graduated from Cape Hatteras High school in 1990....
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