Obituaries

Michael Paul Quinn passed away after a short illness on January 12, 2019. He was a brave, courageous, and giving man to the end. He was born on March 13, 1969 in Derry, Northern Ireland to Michael and Anne Quinn. He is survived by his parents Anne (McConnell) and Mike Quinn, brother, Terry Quinn...
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Peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Edith M. Tennant went home to be with her lord. Family and friends will gather for memorial service on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
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Peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019 Willie J. Hamilton, Jr. departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at First National Baptist Church, 5400 D Street SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment will be private.
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George Leonard Farr, 67, of Avenue, MD passed away on January 13, 2019 in Callaway, MD. He was born on February 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Marthaleine Ruth Farr and James Samuel Farr. George was the loving husband of Carole Ann Farr whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue,...
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Elizabeth Louise Wynfield, “Liz”, 71 of Chaptico, MD passed away on January 5, 2019 in LaPlata, MD. Born on December 22, 1947 in Cleveland Heights, OH she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Ferguson Hood and Charles Harold Johnson. Liz was the loving wife of the late Joseph John Moraski whom she married...
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On January 7, 2019 Mary Mathilda Mason (aka “Tillie”), the second child of the late Alvin and Lessie Proctor. She was born on October 5, 1926 in Newburg, Charles County, Maryland. She is survived by loving Sisters: Loris Wilson, Bernadette Swann and Doris Proctor and loving Brother: Abraham Proctor. She was preceded by death,...
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Thelma Mae Costa, age 73 of Mechanicsville, Maryland died January 7, 2019 at her residence. Thelma was a homemaker and a member of St. Dominics in Washington, DC. She loved her kids/grands/great-grands the most. She also loved cooking and holiday decorating. Christmas was her favorite holiday and Spring was her favorite season with Easter...
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Alice Theodora “Teddy” Grey Wagner, 92., Passed away on January 8, 2019 at the age of 92. Born on August 13, 1926 in Washington, DC, Teddy was the daughter of Irving M. and Alice Ellen (Biddle) Grey, who were both raised in St. John’s Orphanage in Washington, DC. The youngest of five children, she...
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Effie Mae Johnson, age 69 of North Beach, Maryland, died on January 7, 2019 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, Maryland 20714. Effie worked in the Communications Department of Calvert Memorial Hospital for 20 plus years and a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Piney Parish in Waldorf, Maryland. She was also a...
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David Daniel Parady, age 60 of Waldorf, Maryland died January 8, 2019 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland. David was a self-employed Auto Mechanic. He loved his grand kids and his dogs, working in his yard, and being at home with family. He was the son of Vincent Lee Clark and Wanda...
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Joan Lyon Higgs, 80 of Port Tobacco, Maryland, died January 9, 2019. Joan worked for the F.B.I., Southern Maryland Oil, was an owner and secreatary for 30 years at La Plata Tire Center, and at County First Bank Operation Department for 12 years. She was the daughter of John M. Lyon and Alice Louise...
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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, 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 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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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, 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, 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, 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 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 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” 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, 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, 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 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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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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