Obituaries

David William Ingram, 80

David William Ingram, 80

David William Ingram died in the spring of his 80th year. He went home to a place he’d never been before, where the mountains rise up and treasure abounds. David left this life on May 21, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Charlotte Hall with his sweet pup, Gigi, by his side. He was...
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Alma Rae Murphy, 81

Alma Rae Murphy, 81

Alma Rae Murphy, 81, of St. Inigoes, MD, passed away on June 6, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Alma was born on April 30, 1938 in MD to the late Walter Councilman and Elizabeth (Blanche) Councilman. Alma worked as a Secretary before marrying Michael Murphy in Arlington, VA...
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James Michael Dean, Sr.

James Michael Dean, Sr.

James Michael Dean, Sr., of Radford, Virginia, passed away in Roanoke, Virginia on June 5, 2019. He was born to the late William H. Dean, Sr. and Edna Payne Dean on December 7th, 1952 in Cheverly, MD. Jimmy was employed as a truck driver, retiring in 1984. He enjoyed playing cards, Risk, putting puzzles...
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Mario Victor Simoncini, 83

Mario Victor Simoncini, 83

Mario Victor Simoncini, age 83 of Cobb Island, Maryland, died June 3, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Mario was an Electrical Engineer with the Department of the Navy and a member of the American Legion in Clinton, Maryland. He was a member of Holy Ghost...
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John Joseph F. Kelly

John Joseph F. Kelly

John Joseph F. Kelly of Waldorf, Maryland was called home by our lord on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 at 11 pm with loved ones by his side. John was born July 11, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Frances & Mary Julia (Powers) Kelly. A member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church...
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Joanna Bell Holtzclaw, 85

Joanna Bell Holtzclaw, 85

Joanna Bell Holtzclaw, age 85 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully to heaven on June 5, 2019 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland. Joanna was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was the daughter of James George Vidi and Frances Elizabeth Burgess Vidi. In...
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Edward L. Montalvo

Edward L. Montalvo

On Monday, June 3, 2019, Edward L. Montalvo, of New York, passed away. Family and friends will unite on June 12,2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington, Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Constance Funderburk

Constance Funderburk

Passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Survived by children, Leslie Funderburk-Rush (Demetrius), Lisa Funderburk-Robinson, Lee Goins (Eric); grandchildren, Desiree, Brittney, Latasha, Malik, Benjamin, Mark, Jr., and Heaven; sister, Dorothy Kennedy; nices Belinda and Noel; nephews, Michael and Dwayne and a host of other relatives and friends; She was preceded in death by her...
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Kermit Robert Dyke, 104, Colonel USAF, Ret.

Kermit Robert Dyke, 104, Colonel USAF, Ret.

Kermit Robert Dyke, 104 of Solomons, MD, formerly of Lusby, MD, and McLean, VA, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019, in Solomons, MD. He was born on August 22, 1914, in Philadelphia, PA. He was adopted as a young boy by Nellie A. (Brumbaugh) Dyke and Hosmer R. Dyke. He was the loving...
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Donald Earl Busl, Sr., 70

Donald Earl Busl, Sr., 70

Donald Earl Busl, Sr., 70, of Owings passed away June 4, 2019. He was born March 1, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to the late Earl Linwood and Mary Jeanne (Krebs) Busl. Donald was raised in Oxon Hill and graduated from Oxon Hill High School. He was employed as a bus driver with Prince George’s...
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Ellen Maiorany Fisk, 76

Ellen Maiorany Fisk, 76

Ellen Maiorany Fisk, 76, of Dunkirk passed away June 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1942 in Cohoes, NY to Vincent and Mary (Smith) Maiorany. Ellen was raised in Prince George’s County, graduating from Suitland High School and then earning her Bachelor’s of Education from the University of Maryland College...
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Bonnie Sue Campbell, 77

Bonnie Sue Campbell, 77

Bonnie Sue Campbell, 77, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away on June 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD on October 12, 1941 to the late Gloyd and Olive Haines. Bonnie was a caring and loving person to everyone. Beloved wife of 60 years of Howard Kelly Campbell, and devoted...
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Ida Mae Tayman, 83

It is with great sadness that the family of Ida Mae Tayman announces her passing on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the age of 83. Ida will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 67 years, Melvin F. “Freddie” Tayman, and her children Brenda Budd (Steve), Steve Tayman (Julie) and Shelli Tayman; granddaughters Lindsey...
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Debra Sue Chapper, 64

Debra Sue Chapper, 64

Debra Sue Chapper, age 64 of La Plata, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, June 3, 2019. Born in Washington, DC, on September 17, 1954, Debra was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland and graduated from Albert Einstein High School. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Debra began working for the...
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Carolyn Ann Russell Weiler, 55

Carolyn Ann Russell Weiler, 55

Carolyn Ann Russell Weiler, 55, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. Born on December 21, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Agnes C. Russell and Richard I. Russell, Sr. Carolyn was the loving wife of Donald E. Weiler whom...
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Francis Joseph Toth, Sr. 84

Francis Joseph Toth, Sr. 84, of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1934 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Suzanne Toth. Francis was the loving husband of Jeanne B. Toth of Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his children...
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Fay E. Glaze, 86

Fay E. Glaze, 86

Fay E. Glaze, 86, of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 30, 2019. Fay is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leon, of Temple Hills, Maryland; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Michele, of Owings, Maryland; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Jeff Martin, of Tallahassee, Florida;...
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Anna Lorraine Grinder, 55

Anna Lorraine Grinder, 55

Anna Lorraine Grinder, 55 of Waldorf, Maryland passed away on May 31, 2019 at George Washington University Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Nanjemoy, Maryland on June 22, 1963 and the daughter of the Late Charles and Dorothy Richmond. Anna was a caregiver for many years for the elderly and disabled,...
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Carl Hassel Welch, 55

Carl Hassel Welch, 55

God claimed Carl Hassel Welch on the day of His choosing; May 29, 2019, at the age of 55. Carl was born in Prince George’s Hospital on June 10, 1963 to Amelia Annette Welch and Carl Hassel Gross. He was later adopted by Robert Lloyd Welch, Sr. Carl graduated from Northwestern High School in...
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Deacon Henry Ernest Fitzhugh Sr., 81

Deacon Henry Ernest Fitzhugh Sr., 81

Deacon Henry Ernest Fitzhugh Sr.,81, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of life celebration 12noon at Bright Light Baptist Church, 7300 New Hampshire Ave, Tacoma Park, MD 20912. Interment immediately following at Mt Olivet Cemetery, Washington,...
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Otis R. Green, 74

Otis R. Green, 74

Otis R. Green, 74, passed away on May 27, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Friday, June 7, 2019 for visitation at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church, 25 53rd Street NE, Washinton, DC 20019. Interment to follow at Maryland Veteran Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham,...
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Bonnie Jeanne Santora, 59, “MooMoo”

Bonnie Jeanne Santora, 59, “MooMoo”

Bonnie Jeanne Santora, 59, “MooMoo” of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 31, 2019 in Waldorf, MD. Born on February 12, 1960 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Norma Jeanne Walker and Chilton Thomas Walker. Bonnie is survived by her children Lacey Santora of Mechanicsville, MD, Courtney-Sue Santora of Mechanicsville,...
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Beverly A Graves, 82

Beverly A Graves, 82

Beverly A Graves, 82, formerly of LaPlata, MD, passed away quietly in her sleep at Wilton Manors Nursing Home in Florida on May 30, 2019. Her daughters, Sharon and Laura were both with her shortly before her passing. She was born on September 27, 1936 to the late Benjamin Webster and Ruth Webster (Beall)....
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Rose Marie Davis, 77

Rose Marie Davis, 77

Rose Marie Davis, 77, formerly of Marbury, MD, passed away quietly in her home in Augusta, WV on May 25, 2019. She was born on February 2, 1942 to the late William and Ida Mae Bowie. Rose was a stay at home mother until she started CCCC and earned her LPN degree. She worked...
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Kenneth Charles Gritzmacher, 69

Kenneth Charles Gritzmacher, age 69 of La Plata, Maryland, passed away peacefully May 26, 2019. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and avid sportsman who enjoyed the outdoors. Ken cherished time spent with his young grandchildren and enjoyed keeping company with friends at the American Legion. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November...
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