Obituaries

William Leonard Burch, 86

William Leonard Burch, 86, of LaPlata, MD passed away on October 22, 2020 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Center. Born in Leonardtown, MD on June 24, 1934 to the late Joseph M. Burch and the late Bertha M. Burch, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Burch; brothers, Joseph...
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Joy Fia Greaff, 82

Joy Fia Greaff, 82

Joy Fia Greaff, 82, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home. She was born in Benton, Michigan on November 23, 1937 to the late Edward and Helen Fia. Joy is also preceded in death by her two husbands, Edward Welch and Robert Greaff, and her...
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Mary Ann Theresa Gilmer, 86

Mary Ann Theresa Gilmer, 86

Mary Ann Theresa Gilmer, 86, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on October 21, 2020 at South River Healthcare Center. Born April 23, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. Worthy and Gertrude (O’Toole) Worthy. Mary Ann moved to Calvert County in 1985. She was a Licensed...
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AOC Barry Eugene “Hank” Evitts, USN (Ret.), 60

AOC Barry Eugene “Hank” Evitts, USN (Ret.), 60

Barry “Hank” Eugene Evitts was born July 5, 1960 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Dewight Evitts and Daisy O’Donnel Evitts. passed away on October 14, 2020 at his home beside his loving family. Hank enlisted in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AOC) in 2003. On May 26,...
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William “Willie or Bill” Miles Albrittain Sr., 92

William “Willie or Bill” Miles Albrittain Sr., 92

William “Willie or Bill” Miles Albrittain Sr., a soldier, firefighter, and family man passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 12,2020 in Faulkner, MD, at the age of 92. He was a lifelong resident of Charles County. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, James Washington Albrittain and Mary Ellen Miles Albrittain,...
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Jane Nina Clarke (nee Alfano)

Jane Nina Clarke (nee Alfano) of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on October 9th, 2020. She was born in York, Pennsylvania to Nina and Nicolas Alfano on June 10th, 1929. Jane graduated from York County High School in York, Pennsylvania. Jane loved to sing and earned a college degree in Music from the Peabody Institute...
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Rex Eagan, 77

Rex Eagan, 77

It is with great sadness that the family of Rex Eagan announces his passing on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 77. Rex will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Frances (Francy) Eagan; children, Patrick Eagan and Jeffrey Eagan; grandchildren, Breanne Harris, 1 LT Kevin Harris, US Army, Nicholas...
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Rosie Ann (Windsor) Bankert, 81

Rosie Ann (Windsor) Bankert, 81

Rosie Ann (Windsor) Bankert, 81, of Charlotte Hall, MD (formerly of Fort Washington, MD) passed away on October 10, 2020 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Charlotte Hall, MD.  She was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Roy Bankert. Rosie was born on December 6, 1938 in Piscataway, MD to the late...
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John Joseph Noel, 31

John Joseph Noel, 31

John Joseph Noel, 31 of White Plains, MD, died October 7, 2020, from injuries sustained by an accident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Joseph Noel, his maternal grandparents, Claude and Betty Burns and his aunt, Mary Noel. John leaves behind his sweet daughter, Destiny Noel (5). He is also...
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Edith Coon Ralon, 91

Edith Coon Ralon, 91

Edith Coon Ralon, age 91, of Lusby, MD, passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1928 in Cambridge, Ohio, to Stuart Reed Coon and Lillie Leeds Coon. She grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia and Riverdale, Maryland and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1947. She married Carlos Kreider Ralon...
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Shirley Mae Graham, 85

Shirley Mae Graham, 85

Shirley Mae Graham, 85, of Sunderland, Maryland, passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1935, in Washington , DC, to the late Lester and Edna Colvin Erhardt Sr. Shirley was employed by the United States Postal Service and was promoted to Postmaster. She served the communities of Benedict and...
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Mark Floyd Eversberg, 65

Mark Floyd Eversberg, 65

Mark Floyd Eversberg, 65, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on October 8, 2020 at his home in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 2, 1955 in Washington, DC. Mark was the loving son of the late Doris Elsie Dawson Eversberg and Frederick Alfred Eversberg. Mark was the loving husband of Rita Mary Eversberg, whom he...
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Kimberlee Faye Ledsome, 62

Kimberlee Faye Ledsome, 62, of Newburg, Maryland passed away at her home (with the love of her life) Thomas Jones by her side on October 12. 2020. She was born on October 15, 1957 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Preceded in death by her father, Luther Whitney Nash and her sister Roneva Nash. Kimberlee is...
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Bel Alton and La Plata Volunteer Fire Departments Announce Passing of William Albrittain

Bel Alton and La Plata Volunteer Fire Departments Announce Passing of William Albrittain

With great sadness, the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member William Albrittain. William Miles Albrittain, Sr., was born July 8, 1928, and passed on Monday, October 12, 2020, Willie started his Fire Service in the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in 1943 at age 15 during World War II....
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Mary E. Franklin (Ramos), 69

Mary E. Franklin (Ramos), 69

Mary E. Franklin (Ramos) age 69 of Scottdale, GA and formerly of Indian Head & Bryans Road, MD, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Mother & Step Father, Mary Ellen & Alfred C. Masiello; Father, Charles Ramos, Sr.; Brothers,...
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Jacob William Hancher, 23

Jacob William Hancher, 23

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 virtually on the St. Peter’s School, Waldorf, MD Facebook page at 10:00 am. Jacob William Hancher, 23, passed away October 03, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC while serving in the line of duty with the Myrtle Beach Police Department. He was...
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Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Joseph Earl “Fuzzy” Knott

Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Joseph Earl “Fuzzy” Knott

UPDATE: Joseph Earl “Fuzzy” Knott, 73, of Valley Lee MD passed away on October 9th, 2020 at MedStar St. Marys Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 17th. 1946 in Valley Lee, MD to the late James Harvey Knott Sr and Donnie Marie Slade. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia Ann of...
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Stephen Edward “Steve” Arnold, Sr., 72

Stephen Edward “Steve” Arnold, Sr., 72

Stephen Edward “Steve” Arnold, Sr., 72 of Leonardtown, MD tragically passed away on September 1, 2020 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He was born on December 15, 1947 in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Frank Leo Arnold and Daisy (White) Arnold. Steve enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...
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Rosalea Denise “Lea” Arnold, 66

Rosalea Denise “Lea” Arnold, 66

Rosalea Denise “Lea” Arnold, 66 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 17, 2020 at the University of Maryland Medical Center of Baltimore, MD. She was born on November 6, 1953 in Washington, D.C. to the late John Dunlap Freeman and Minna Marie (Graves) Freeman. Lea is a 1970 graduate of Sherwood High School....
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Mary Tresia Briscoe, 79

Mary Tresia Briscoe, 79 of Capitol Heights, MD, entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church, 23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood, MD. Interment to follow at St. George’s Church Cemetery, Valley Lee,...
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Peggy Ann Hamilton, 83

Peggy Ann Hamilton, 83

Peggy Ann Hamilton, age 83 of La Plata, Maryland, died September 8, 2020 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Peggy was a Cafeteria Manager at White Marsh Elementary School in Mechanicsville, Maryland and a member of the La Plata United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife...
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Helen Elizabeth Grinder, 88

Helen Elizabeth Grinder, 88

Helen Elizabeth Grinder, 88, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on September 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1932 in Park Hall, MD to the late Sherman T. Brown and Genevieve Elizabeth Hayden Brown. Helen is a high school graduate of St. Michael’s Catholic...
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Michael Lee Hewlett, 74

Michael Lee Hewlett, 74, of Patuxent River, MD passed away on September 20, 2020 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was born February 17, 1946 in Cleburne, TX to the late Clarence Thomas Hewlett and Mildred A. White. On August 16, 1974, he married his beloved wife, Janice P. Hewlett in...
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Joseph Donald Mattingly, 86

Joseph Donald Mattingly, 86

Joseph Donald Mattingly, 86 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 23, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown. Donald was born on July 29, 1934 in Compton, MD to the late John Freeman Mattingly, Sr. and Agnes Elizabeth (Bowles) Mattingly. Donald was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He attended Margaret Brent...
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Thomas Kenneth Casey

Thomas Kenneth Casey

Our beloved, Thomas Kenneth Casey, was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on March 22, 1947 to the late Olin Arthur Casey and the late Naomi Elizabeth Christian Casey. He was called home to eternal rest on September 18, 2020. Thomas, a 1965 graduate of I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, VA, and then went on...
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