Obituaries

Joshua Ryan Hosier

Joshua Ryan Hosier

Joshua Ryan Hosier, of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with respiratory failure. He was born April 17, 1983 in Washington, D.C. He is the son of the Edward Charles Hosier of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Victoria Lee (Myers) Hosier. Josh was a caring father...
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Robert Owen Siebenmark, 79

Robert Owen Siebenmark, 79

Robert Owen Siebenmark, 79 of Scotland MD passed away May 25th, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Robert, known to all as Bob was born November 7th, 1939 in Peoria Illinois to the late Robert and Esther Siebenmark. Arriving in Southern Md in January 1974 to join his family who arrived in December...
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Peggy Sue Blevins, 82

Peggy Sue Blevins, 82

Peggy Sue Blevins, 82, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1936, in Matewan, WV, to Mable Alice and Tyrus Hammond. Peggy was a caterer mainly in Calvert and Prince Georges Counties, but also worked throughout Maryland. Many people...
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Laura Pearl Burgess, 91

Laura Pearl Burgess, age 91, formally of Clinton, MD passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born May 17, 1928 in Louisa County, Virginia to Connolly Thompson and Addie M. (Butler) Thompson Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband Brainard “Buck” Recker Burgess, Jr. They married in Washington, DC on...
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Gilbert Allen Crandell, 76

Gilbert Allen Crandell, 76

Gilbert Allen Crandell, 76, of Montgomery Village, MD passed away May 15, 2019. He was born April 11, 1943 in West River, MD to Francis Kemp and Frances Louise (Howes) Crandell. Gilbert was raised in West River and graduated from Southern High School in 1961. He was employed with Volkswagen and later with Tischer...
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Robert Annis Lane, 87

Robert Annis Lane, 87

Robert Annis Lane, 87, of St. Leonard, MD, formerly of Solomons, MD, passed away on May 15, 2019 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Born September 29, 1931 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William Franklin Lane, Jr. and Gladys Virginia (Haig) Lane. Robert served in the U.S. Navy from...
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Kristin Elizabeth Boswell, 30

Kristin Elizabeth Boswell, 30

Kristin Elizabeth Boswell, age 30 of California, Maryland, died May 19, 2019 at her residence. Kristin was a homemaker, a member of Patuxent Baptist Church on Chancellor’s Run Road in St. Mary’s County, and a graduate of Lackey High School. She also worked at B&J Carryout in Accokeek, Maryland, Trible’s, and Ledo’s Restaurant in...
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Kayla Nicole McGinnis, 28

Kayla Nicole McGinnis, age 28 of Indian Head, Maryland, died May 20, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Kayla was a 2008 graduate of Lackey High School and worked in food service at local restaurants. She was the daughter of Michael D. McGinnis and Kimberly Jean...
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Rosemary Droze

Rosemary Droze

Rosemary Droze of La Plata, MD passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday night, May 21, 2019. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Violet Colette Walsh Meenan and Cyril Francis Meenan. Rosemary was married for 55 years to H. Daniel Droze Jr., with whom she danced to...
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William L. Dawson, 94

William L. Dawson, 94

William L. Dawson, U.S. Navy veteran WWII and retired Firefighter of Washington D.C. Fire Department passed away peacefully at his home in Waldorf, Maryland on May 13, 2019. He was 94 years old. William L. Dawson was born April 18, 1925 in Washington, D.C. Bill attended Chamberlin H.S. in S.E. and worked at the...
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Theodora Ann Stewart, 59

Theodora Ann Stewart, 59

Theodora Ann Stewart, 59, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 16, 2019 in Clinton, MD. She was born on February 12, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the loving daughter of James Oliver Johnson of Lexington Park, MD and the late Delores Young Johnson. Ann was the loving wife of the late Francis...
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Betty “Cookie” Tanner, 77

Betty “Cookie” Tanner, 77

Betty “Cookie” Tanner, 77, of White Plains, MD passed away on May 14, 2019 in LaPlata, MD. Cookie was born in Washington DC on August 21, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Mary Cason. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, George R. Tanner, Sr. and brother,...
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William Harrison (Pooch, Poochie) Robrecht, 92

William Harrison (Pooch, Poochie) Robrecht, 92

William Harrison (Pooch, Poochie) Robrecht, 92, of Ridge, MD, passed away surrounded by his wife, daughters, and other family and friends on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the St. Mary’s Rehab Facility in Leonardtown, MD. He died as he lived–battling–like the true combatant he was. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Theresa...
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James Philip “Poogie” Dalrymple, Jr. 73

James Philip “Poogie” Dalrymple, Jr. 73

James Philip “Poogie” Dalrymple, Jr. 73, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on May 17, 2019 at his residence with his wife at his side. James was born on October 11, 1945 in Calvert County, MD to the late James Philip Dalrymple and Pauline (Marks) Dalrymple. James was self-employed in construction and home improvement...
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Maurice Lorenzo Anderson

Maurice Lorenzo Anderson

Maurice Lorenzo Anderson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 09:00am until time of service at 10:30am at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3150 Middletown Rd. Waldorf, MD. Internment will be at a later date.
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Brooks Isaiah Acors, 34

Brooks Isaiah Acors, 34

Brooks Isaiah Acors, 34 of Washington, DC, passed away on May 7, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Sunday, May 26, 2019 for viewing and visitation from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private. The family would greatly appreciate monetary...
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Gerald Lynn Bentley

Gerald Lynn Bentley entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Family and friends will unite for a memorial service on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 10:30am until 12:30am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601
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Anna Seger Baden, 87

Anna Seger Baden, 87

Anna Seger Baden, 87, of Brandywine, Maryland, died on May 14, 2019 at UM Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland. Born on May 8, 1932 in Westwood, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude Adams Seger and Guy Seger. Mrs. Baden was a homemaker and mom who had worked at the Census...
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Joseph Watson McKeel, 85

Joseph Watson McKeel, 85

Joseph Watson McKeel, 85, of Reedville, VA, passed away on May 13, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, MD. Joseph was born on January 28, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Joseph C. and Lily M. Lee McKeel. Joseph served in the United States Air Force. He...
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George Wozniak Sr.

George Wozniak Sr.

George Wozniak Sr. of La Plata, MD was at home surrounded by family when he passed away on May 12, 2019 at the age of 89. George was born April 7, 1930 in Burgettstown, PA. He was the 4th child born of eight children to John and Mary Wozniak, originally from Poland. He enlisted...
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Willie Robert Thomas Sr.

Willie Robert Thomas Sr.

Willie Robert Thomas Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Tree of Life Christian Ministries, 9109 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD.20735
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Oscar Phillips, Jr

Oscar Phillips, Jr

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Oscar Phillips, Jr. entered eternal rest in Accokeek, MD. Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 6419 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment will take place on Thurday, May 23 at 10:00...
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Willie K. Smith

Willie K. Smith

Peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019, Willie K. Smith went home to be with her lord. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 12:00 noon until time of memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601.
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Kathy Renee Noel

Kathy Renee Noel

Peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019 Kathy Renee Noel departed this earthly life in Silver Spring, MD. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3985 Massachusetts Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment will be...
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Vincena Cecelia (Somerville) Dickerson

Vincena Cecelia (Somerville) Dickerson

Vincena Cecelia (Somerville) Dickerson was born in Loveville, Maryland on May 17, 1923 to the late John Thomas and Mary Alberta Somerville. She was the youngest and last surviving of seven siblings, two brothers and four sisters. Our beloved Vincena (or “Vin” as she was affectionately known), was surrounded by family when she departed...
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