Obituaries

James J. Collentro Jr.“Brother”, 79

James J. Collentro Jr.“Brother”, 79

James J. Collentro Jr.“Brother”, 79 beloved husband of Shirley M. (LaRosse) Collentro died on Friday, September 4th after a long illness.He was born in Arlington MA and raised in Lexington before moving to Billerica to raise his adoring family. He held several jobs as a young man until he eventually built and ran “The...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Preston J. “Stink” Downs

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Preston J. “Stink” Downs

UPDATE: Preston Johnson Downs, “Stink” 62 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 25, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Preston Joseph Downs and Mary Emma Downs. Stink is survived by his wife Joyce A. Gatton...
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Ronald Felix Carlson, “Ron”, 91

Ronald Felix Carlson, “Ron”, 91, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly from Milton-Freewater, Oregon, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on September 1st, 2020. Ron was born on May 24, 1929 to the late Felix Ivar Carlson, and Edith Mattson Carlson in Astoria, Oregon, and was the loving husband of...
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Marlene Higgins McGehee, 82

Marlene Higgins McGehee,, 82, was born September 7, 1935 in Newport, RI, passed away August 23, 2020. She was the long-time partner of John K. McBride, who preceded her in death on February 8, 2020. May she have a peaceful loving afterlife.
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Shawn Michael Wurtz, 50

Shawn Michael Wurtz of Millersville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the age of 50. Shawn was the son of June and Stephen G. Wurtz. He was the loving father of Jeremy, Gabrielle and Joshua Wurtz, brother of Chris Wurtz (Shannon) and the uncle of Luke and Noah Wurtz. He...
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Joyce Ann Andrews, 71

Joyce Ann Andrews, 71

Joyce Ann Andrews, 71, of Lusby passed away September 1, 2020. She was born June 19, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Hazel Gertrude Prentice and Joseph Carroll, Sr. Joyce married David Reigh Andrews on December 26, 1991 and they have been together for 40 years. They lived in Prince George’s County for many years...
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Lt. Col. (USMC Ret.) Frederick Roland Wagner Jr., 70

Lt. Col. (USMC Ret.) Frederick Roland Wagner Jr., 70

Lt. Col. (USMC Ret.) Frederick Roland Wagner Jr. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, after a long battle with frontotemporal dementia. He was 70 years old. A native of Norfolk, he graduated from Norview High School. He studied at Old Dominion University and earned a...
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James Simone

James Simone

On August 31, 2020, James Simone surrounded by family peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 4, 2020, from 3:00pm until time of private service 4:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD.
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David Daniel McDermott, 32

David Daniel McDermott, 32, of Lusby, MD passed away on August 30, 2020 at his residence. Born October 2, 1987 in New Jersey, he was the son of George Douglas McDermott and Mary Evelyn (Howell) McDermott. David graduated from Patuxent High School in 2005. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2005 until...
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John Henry Bond, III, 59

John Henry Bond, III, 59

John Henry Bond, III, 59 of LaPlata, MD, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2020. Public Viewing will begin promptly at 9:00 am. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 St. Mary’s Ave, La Plata, MD. At 10:00 am, the PRIVATE Mass of Christian Burial (by INVITATION ONLY) will...
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Melvin Herold Blagmon, Sr.

Melvin Herold Blagmon, Sr.

Melvin Herold Blagmon, Sr. departed this life on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was loved by all and admired by many. Melvin was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, friend and an inspiration to all those who knew him. He was born on July 7, 1934 in Washington, DC to his late father,...
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Charlyn Marie Miller, 58

Charlyn Marie Miller, 58

Charlyn Marie Miller, age 58, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at home. Born on August 7, 1962 in Washington, DC. She is survived by her parents, William A. Miller and Lois M. Miller; sister, Shelley Miller; brother, Scott Miller; uncle, Ronnie Evans and her two dogs, Bella...
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Alba M. Gibbs (Maroney)

Alba M. Gibbs (Maroney)

Alba M. Gibbs (Maroney) passed away on August 27, 2020 at Marian House Assisted Living, Brookville, MD. Born on October 7, 1922, in Baltimore, MD to Timothy B. Maroney and Amrella Ziegler Maroney. Predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Edward C. Gibbs, Sr. on March 18, 2002. She is survived by her six...
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Ronald Eugene Moffatt, 81

Ronald Eugene Moffatt, 81

Ronald Eugene Moffatt, 81, formerly of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away from kidney failure on August 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Sharpe Moffatt; both were natives of Memphis. He retired from a career at NOAA’s National Oceanic Data Center (NODC) in 2000, following...
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Anna Smith, 76

Anna Smith, 76

Anna Smith, age 76 of La Plata, Maryland, died August 25, 2020 at Georgetown University Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Anna was a Food Service Manager at the Charles County Public Schools for 25 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Waldorf. She was born in Ireland and came to the...
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Barry Wayne Taylor, 64

Barry Wayne Taylor, 64

Barry Wayne Taylor, age 64, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at his sister Charlotte’s home in King George, Virginia following a hard-fought battle with bladder cancer. Born in Princeton, West Virginia on March 30, 1956, Barry moved to Maryland with his family as a child and attended Suitland High School in Prince...
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Crystal Leah Lovelace, 34

Crystal Leah Lovelace, 34

Crystal Leah Lovelace, 34 of Chesapeake Beach, died on August 12, 2020 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Crystal was born August 26, 1985 in Washington, DC to James Leonard Lovelace, III and Lorie Jean Ortman-Lovelace. Crystal worked as a dental hygienist. She enjoyed swimming, camping and being outdoors. She loved her cat...
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Gayle Schuhart Wells, 52

Gayle Schuhart Wells, 52

Gayle Schuhart Wells, 52, of Issue, Maryland, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Washington Hospital Center in DC. Born on May 6, 1968 in La Plata, Maryland, she is the daughter of Ruth A. Schuhart and the late George H. Schuhart. Gayle was a Manager at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott...
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Kendra LeAnn Dudley Armold, 33

Kendra LeAnn Dudley Armold, 33

Kendra LeAnn Dudley Armold, 33, of Hollywood, MD, passed away suddenly on August 25, 2020 in California, MD. Kendra was born on January 12, 1987 in Silver Spring, MD to James Carroll Dudley and Deborah LeAnn (Austin) Dudley of Hollywood, MD. Kendra is a 2005 graduate of Leonardtown High School. She was active in...
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Joseph Lee Anthony, 75

Joseph Lee Anthony, 75

Joseph Lee Anthony, 75, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away on August 17, 2020 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton. Born on January 17, 1945 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Whitney Anthony and Lois Anthony. Mr. Anthony joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 17, proudly...
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James Francis Howe, 74

James Francis Howe, 74

James Francis Howe, 74, of Hollywood, MD passed away on August 21, 2020 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was born on July 30, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Sheldon Howe, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Owens. He graduated from Chopticon High School. James married his loving wife Ellen...
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Francis Meredith Showalter, Jr., 84

Francis Meredith Showalter, Jr., 84

Francis Meredith Showalter, Jr., 84, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 25, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 3, 1935 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Francis Meredith Showalter and Frances Ellen Showalter (Coates). Francis married the love of his life, Janette Rose...
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Samuel “Sammy” Stephen Tayman, 26

Samuel “Sammy” Stephen Tayman, 26

Samuel “Sammy” Stephen Tayman, 26, of Bryantown, MD passed away on August 27, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on July 27, 1994 at Southern Maryland Hospital, he was the son of James “Jimmy” Melvin Tayman, Jr. and Caroline Ann Shymansky. After graduating high school, Sammy went on to manage heavy equipment and worked with...
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Bethany Carolyn Deibler, 25

Bethany Carolyn Deibler, 25

Bethany Carolyn Deibler, 25, of Clements, MD departed this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her home. She was born August 8, 1995 in Clinton, Maryland. She was the loving daughter of Sharon Ann McElhinney, of Mechanicsville, MD. Bethany married the love her life, James Christopher Deibler, on August 18, 2018. Together they...
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Danny Morris Fluhart, 79

Danny Morris Fluhart, 79

Danny Morris Fluhart, 79, of Waldorf, MD passed away from kidney failure at his home on August 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 30, 1941 in Columbus, OH to the late Dan Odford Fluhart and Margaret Morris Fluhart. On September 18, 1965, Danny married his beloved wife, Elizabeth...
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