Obituaries

Sharon Eileen Clark, 68,

Sharon Eileen Clark, 68,

Sharon Eileen Clark, 68, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 1, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1954, to John and Veronica Stanley in New Jersey. She was one of five children. She and her family moved to Aquasco, Maryland where she graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1973. Shortly thereafter...
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JoAnne Greenwell Choporis

JoAnne Greenwell Choporis

JoAnne Greenwell Choporis peacefully passed away on October 29, at her home in Breton Bay, Leonardtown, Maryland. JoAnne was a devout Catholic. When unable to attend Mass she participated in it being celebrated on television in churches all over the world every day.  She also said the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary...
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John “Jack” Gregory Cullison

John “Jack” Gregory Cullison

In the wee hours of Saturday morning, October 21st, 2023 angels were commissioned to escort John Gregory “Jack” Cullison to Heaven to be reunited with his wife Franny. John Gregory Cullison, better known as “Jack”, was born on October 30th, 1934, at his family home in Ridge, Maryland.  He was the seventh child in...
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Rick L. Greenlee, 70,

Rick L. Greenlee, 70,

Rick L. Greenlee, 70 of Lusby, MD passed away on November 4, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on February 7, 1953 in London, England to the late Harold W. Greenlee and the late Patricia A. (Tobin) Hoins. Rick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend. He was the life...
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Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Stanley Williams Jr

Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Stanley Williams Jr

It is with great sadness that the members of the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad announce the passing of Life Member Stanley Williams Jr. Following a brave battle with cancer, Stanley passed away peacefully with his loving wife Joanie by his side on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Stanley began his time in the first responder...
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Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member John Gregory “Jack” Cullison

Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member John Gregory “Jack” Cullison

The Officers and Members of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad regretfully announce the passing of Life Member John Gregory “Jack” Cullison. The angels led him back to Frances Ann early Saturday morning, peacefully in his sleep. Jack dedicated 52 years of active service to the rescue squad and took great pride in all of...
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PHILIP LARRY WOOD “Bunky” “Dad” “Pop” “Pop Pop” “Uncle Bunk” “Uncle”

PHILIP LARRY WOOD “Bunky” “Dad” “Pop” “Pop Pop” “Uncle Bunk” “Uncle”

Remembering with Smiles, Love & Lots of Laughter PHILIP LARRY WOOD 6/14/1950 – 10/21/2023 “Bunky” “Dad” “Pop” “Pop Pop” “Uncle Bunk” “Uncle” The world became brighter on June 14th, 1950, the day that Philip “Bunky” Larry Wood was born. Bunky passed away comfortably on Saturday morning, 10/21/2023, at the age of 73 in his...
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James “Jimmy” William Sutphin, 83,

James “Jimmy” William Sutphin, 83,

James “Jimmy” William Sutphin, 83, of Prince Frederick, MD, formerly of Lothian, MD, passed away at his home on October 20, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1940 to Annie Duvall and Emory Wood Sutphin in Drury, MD. He married Mary Phipps Sutphin on May 19, 1965. For 39 years he drove the...
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John Sherbert Crandell, Jr., 77,

John Sherbert Crandell, Jr., 77,

John Sherbert Crandell, Jr., 77, of Galesville, MD passed away October 19, 2023 at his son’s home in Lusby, MD. John was born Februarary 21, 1946 in Annapolis, MD to Virginia E. (Paddy) and John Sherbert Crandell, Sr. He was raised in Galesville and attended Owensville Elementary and Southern Jr. High School, and graduated...
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Carl “Buck” August Hanson, 87,

Carl “Buck” August Hanson, 87,

With broken hearts, we are sharing the news that Carl “Buck” August Hanson, age 87, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023, with his family by his side. He has had some health issues the last few years and was always able to beat them, but this latest was just too...
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Agatha Lee Lakin (Aggie), 83,

Agatha Lee Lakin (Aggie), 83,

Agatha Lee Lakin (Aggie), 83 of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Southern Maryland Hospital Center on Monday, October 16, 2023. Aggie was born in Ward, West Virginia on February 28, 1940 to the late Bonnie Cochran and Freeman Bailey. Aggie graduated from Great Mills High School...
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Thomas Jerome “Tom” Jalinski, 81,

Thomas Jerome “Tom” Jalinski, 81,

Thomas Jerome “Tom” Jalinski, 81 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on October 14, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Tom was born on October 21, 1941 in Wausau, WI to the late Edwin Jalinski and Gertrude (Westphal) Jalinski. Tom graduated from . He furthered his education at [University of...
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Claire Ann DeLozier, 70,

Claire Ann DeLozier, 70,

Claire Ann DeLozier, age 70, passed away on October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born September 28, 1953 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Ernest Bowles and Mary Josephine Neade Bowles. Claire spent her life in service to her family, church, and community. She...
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Mary “Liz” Elizabeth Abell

Mary “Liz” Elizabeth Abell

Liz grew up in Ridge, MD, and graduated from St. Michael’s High School.  On 11 June 1960, she married the love of her life, Robert (Bobby) Benedict Abell in a beautiful mass celebrated at St. Michael’s Church in Ridge.  The couple spent 62 wonderful years together, which resulted in three lovely children, Robert Tracy...
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Deborah Ann Bennett

Deborah Ann Bennett

Deborah Ann Bennett, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, at home with her husband. Born in Washington, DC on June 4, 1957, Deborah was the daughter of Walter and Ella Harrigan. Deborah founded Annie’s Early Learning Center, a daycare that provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to...
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Sean Eric Moran, 56,

Sean Eric Moran, 56,

Sean Eric Moran, 56 of California, MD, passed from this life to eternal life on October 15, 2023, at Unity Hospital, in Rochester, NY, and was greeted by his maternal grandparents Royce and Mable Meyer (Morgan). He was born on February 24, 1967, in Washington, D.C., to Christopher James Moran, Jr., and Dolores Marie...
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Deborah Able Summers

Deborah Able Summers

Deborah Able Summers, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 65 years old. Deborah was born on July 6, 1958, in Washington, DC to Albert G. Able and Barbara M. Rhodes. In 1975 she met the love of her life James (Jay) Summers, and...
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Michael Patrick Mills, 63,

Michael Patrick Mills, 63,

Michael Patrick Mills, 63 of California, MD passed away on October 12, 2023 at his home with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born on April 1, 1960 in Olney, MD to James Aloysius Mills and Betty Lee Coffman Mills. Mike was one of the most genuine people and had a...
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Helen Williams Bowling, 86,

Helen Williams Bowling, 86,

Helen Williams Bowling, 86, of Frostburg, MD, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 6, 1937, to Joseph and Ethel Williams in Mechanicsville, Maryland, Helen lived a fulfilling life. Helen was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. While a senior in high school, she met...
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Lawrence Nimrod Wilson, Jr.

Lawrence Nimrod Wilson, Jr.

Lawrence Nimrod Wilson, Jr. passed away peacefully in Mechanicsville, MD on October 20, 2023, surrounded by his family and his faithful dog. Born on January 31, 1947, to Lawrence and Grace Wilson in Washington, DC. After graduation, Larry went into the Army and served his country during war, developing a deep sense of loyalty...
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Charles Irving Knott, 80,

Charles Irving Knott, 80,

Charles Irving Knott, 80, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on October 18, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with his family at his side. He was born on October 9, 1943 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late James Harvey Knott Sr. and Donnie Marie Slade Knott. Charlie was a...
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Arthur Donald Marquess, age 90,

Arthur Donald Marquess, age 90,

Arthur Donald Marquess, age 90, of Owings, MD passed away October 18, 2023. He was born October 2, 1933 in Calvert County, Maryland to Nora (Cochran) and Lawrence Marquess. He was raised in Owings on his family’s farm and graduated from Calvert High School where he captained the baseball and soccer teams. He served...
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Richard “Dick” Lee Knupp, 88,

Richard “Dick” Lee Knupp, 88,

Richard “Dick” Lee Knupp, 88, of Huntingtown, MD passed away October 17th, 2023. He was born in Virginia on October 8th, 1935 to Makle and Ruby Knupp. Richard served in the United States Navy from November of 1952 to September of 1956, and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Navy...
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Randy Alan Harris, 59,

Randy Alan Harris, 59,

Randy Alan Harris, 59, of Huntingtown passed away October 17, 2023. He was born October 2, 1964 in Riverdale, MD to Robert Allen and Doris Marie (Rawlings) Harris. Alan grew up in Bladensburg and graduated from Bladensburg High School. He married Marcia Mahan on October 20, 1991 and they have lived in Huntingtown for...
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Mary Dawn Gosnell

Mary Dawn Gosnell

Its with great sadness to inform everyone “Mary Dawn Gosnell” has passed away. She was surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her sons Ronnie Gosnell & David Wayne Gosnell, her sister Leslie Vannoy and Ex – husband David Gosnell She was preceded in death by her mother Hilda Dohme and brother...
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