Obituaries

James K. Schindler, 70

James K. Schindler, 70

James K. Schindler, 70, of Lancaster, VA passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 7, 1948 to Edward W. Schindler and Mary Aud Schindler in Leonardtown, Maryland. James was born and raised in Hollywood, Maryland and moved...
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Anita Jean Draper, 90

Anita Jean Draper, 90, of Hollywood, MD passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 24, 1928 in Miami, Florida to the late Elmer Leary and Nina May Gardinier Williams. Anita earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music...
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Lena Patsy Grigsby

Lena Patsy Grigsby

Lena Patsy Grigsby of LaPlata, MD passed away on January 4th, 2019 at the Washington Hospital Center. Born in Philadelphia PA on July 23, 1933, survived by her husband of 66 years, Orban Ralph Grigsby as well as her nine children, Orban R. Grigsby, Jr., Concetta P. Turner, Anna M. Lyons, Martin F. Grigsby,...
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Walter David Staley

At age 90, Walter David Staley, who grew up in Chicago, IL slipped the surly bonds of earth on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Growing up in Chicago, he parked cars in a garage managed by his father. After high school, he became a Sargent with the Air Force Military Police and once appeared on...
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Lawrence E Palmer, Jr

Lawrence E Palmer, Jr

Lawrence E Palmer, Jr, of Waldorf, Md passed away on Sunday, January, 6, 2019. Larry was born on March 31, 1957. He attended Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Md, after which he entered the Military (US Army) and served from 1975 thru 1981 as a Radio Teletype Communications Specialist. Through his illness he fought...
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Alice Virginia Guy, “Ginnie”, 94

Alice Virginia Guy, “Ginnie”, 94

Alice Virginia Guy, “Ginnie”, 94, of Bushwood, MD formerly of Clements, MD passed away on January 8, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on July 9, 1924 in Clements, MD she was the loving daughter of the late Nellie and Lewis Guy. Ginnie is survived by her sister, Elsye Woodburn of Bushwood, MD. She is...
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Priscilla Mae Statesman, 85

Priscilla Mae Statesman, 85

Priscilla Mae Statesman, 85, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on January 1, 2019 at her home. Born on December 23, 1933 in Medley’s Neck, MD she was the daughter of the late Mattie Mae Mason Swailes and Peter Swailes. Priscilla was the loving wife of the late Warren Alexander Statesman, Sr. whom she...
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Joseph Adrian Woodland, 77

Joseph Adrian Woodland, 77

Joseph Adrian Woodland, 77 of Mechanicsville, MD, entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, January 12, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial...
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Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson passed from a medical emergency on Saturday January 5, 2019. Jackie is survived by her husband Jay Olson, Son Tyler Olson, granddaughter Aubree and Mother Florence Phillips, close friends JoAnn Debullet and Danielle Debullet. She is predeceased by her father Kenneth W. Phillips and Aunt Rose Sherman. Jackie joined the...
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Orlando J. Boccabella “OJ”.,94

Orlando  J. Boccabella “OJ”.,94

Orlando J. Boccabella “OJ” of Huntingtown, MD passed away on December 31, 2018, at the age of 94. OJ was born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Alessandro and Carolina (Disantis) Boccabella. For over 66 years, he was the beloved husband of Lorraine V. (Hooper) Boccabella. OJ was a United States Navy...
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Edward L. Watson

Edward L. Watson

Edward L. Watson, of The Villages FL, (formally of Clinton, MD) passed on Jan. 2, 2019 at the age of 95. Born and raised in Washington, DC. Edward was the beloved husband of Lois E. Watson for over 50 years. Lois pre-deceased him in 2006; Edward began his federal government career as a painter...
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Melody Ann Nutter, 60

Melody Ann Nutter, 60

Melody Ann Nutter, age 60, of Lusby, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born to Sonja B. Ritchie and the late James B. Duffy on March 2, 1958. Melody was passionate about her family, her beach and racing. Melody was a wife to the late Jack Nutter, Sr. and step-daughter...
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Patricia Kreb

Patricia Kreb formally of Arlington, VA transitioned this life on Jan. 2, 2019. Patricia was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Florentine and Hattie Webb. She graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School and upon completion of high school she attended UCLA. She is survived by her three children Nancy Ann Pirner of...
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Dorothy Elaine Mosso

Dorothy Elaine Mosso

Peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018, Dorothy Elaine Mosso departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 1:00pm until time of service 2:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Joyce Yvonne Daniels

Joyce Yvonne Daniels

Joyce Yvonne Daniels departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 4, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home – 2294 Old Washington Rd Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment following at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.
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Mary Catherine Butler, 60

Mary Catherine Butler, 60

Mary Catherine Butler, 60 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on December 30, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 for visitation at 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment will...
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Edwin W. Bowling, Sr.

Edwin W. Bowling, Sr.

Edwin W. Bowling, Sr., of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1939, and was the son of the late Benjamin T. and Lessie G. Bowling. Edwin is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Muriel P. Bowling; his five...
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Thomas Manning “Tommy” , 71

Thomas Manning “Tommy” , 71

Thomas Manning Combs (AKA Robert James Alexander Cornelius Candela Caldwell Cox Combs), 71, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 3, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Frank Alexander and Dorothy Schott Combs. Tommy attended St. Mary’s Ryken H.S. and graduated in 1966....
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The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association deeply regrets to announce the sudden passing of Past President (2013-2014) Jacqueline Olson. Jackie is the wife of Chief Jay Olson and mother of Lieutenant Tyler Olson of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company. Jackie is a life member of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company, joining on September 1, 1990....
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Ronald Greg Van Tassel, Jr., 42

Ronald Greg Van Tassel, Jr., 42

Ronald Greg Van Tassel, Jr., 42, of Lusby, MD passed away on December 29, 2018 at his residence. Born July 6, 1976 in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of Ronald G. Van Tassel, Sr. and Denise A. (Parks) Van Tassel. Ronald was raised in Calvert County, graduating from Calvert High School as an...
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Eleanor Elizabeth “Teanie” Selig, 83

Eleanor Elizabeth “Teanie” Selig, 83

Eleanor Elizabeth “Teanie” Selig, 83, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away at her home on January 4, 2019. She was born April 10, 1935 in Island Creek, Maryland to the late John Douglas and Nellie Hooper Ramsey. Beside her parents, Teanie is preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Elliott, Russell Ramsey, Page Ramsey,...
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James Joseph “Jimmy” Paddy, Jr., 70

James Joseph “Jimmy” Paddy, Jr., 70

James Joseph “Jimmy” Paddy, Jr., 70, of North Beach passed away January 3, 2019. He was born August 3, 1948 in Prince Frederick to James Joseph and Marilyn (Enos) Paddy. Jimmy was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Beach Elementary, and Calvert Junior and High Schools, graduating in 1966. He served in the U.S....
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Ian Henry Huston, 58

Ian Henry Huston, 58, of Shady Side passed away January 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1960 in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom to Lee and Sarah (Bolton) Huston. Ian grew up in Wales and moved with his family to the United States when he was 11. He graduated from Surrattsville...
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Herbert Lyons Nesbitt, Jr., 80

Herbert Lyons Nesbitt, Jr., 80

Herbert Lyons Nesbitt, Jr., 80, of North Beach passed away January 1, 2019 at Calvert County Nursing Center. He was born April 27, 1938 in Cumberland, MD to Herbert Lyons, Sr. and Helen Geneva (Cook) Nesbitt. He graduated from Allegany High School and later served in the U.S. Air Force. Herbert married Donna Rae...
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Stephanie Michelle Greenwell, 26

Stephanie Michelle Greenwell, 26, of Shady Side passed away January 2, 2019. She was born November 2, 1992 in Annapolis to Stephen Matthew and Crystal Lawrence Greenwell. Stephanie was raised in Shady Side and attended Shady Side Elementary and Southern Middle and High Schools. She worked as an intern at the Architect of the...
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