Obituaries

Jane Briggs Beddoe Wilcox

Jane Briggs Beddoe Wilcox

Jane Briggs Beddoe Wilcox of North Beach, Md., passed away peacefully in her home on September 15, 2023, surrounded by her three children, Marysa Wilcox Wambua of Orangeburg, N.Y., (husband Mathew Wambua), Julia Wilcox of Alexandria, Va., and Rick Wilcox (wife Emily Straight) of Alexandria, Va. She is also survived by four grandchildren Lilly...
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Myroslaw Kowalskyj, 97,

Myroslaw Kowalskyj, 97,

Myroslaw Kowalskyj, 97, of Dunkirk and formerly of Hoffman Estates, IL passed away September 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Eugenia Kowalskyj. Survived by children Oleh Kowalskyj (Irene) and Nadia Doerrler, grandchildren Terry and Lydia Kowalskyj and Michael Doerrler (Jessica), and great-grandchildren Benedict and Alexandria. A private service and interment...
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Barbara Jean Ward, 90,

Barbara Jean Ward, 90,

Barbara Jean Ward, 90, of Annapolis passed away September 8, 2023. Barbara was born on December 4, 1932 in Annapolis to Hubert and Violet (Walton) Tucker. Barbara grew up in Friendship and attended Southern High School. In 1952 she was married to John W. Ward and they resided in Friendship.  John and Barbara had...
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William Michael McFann, 26,

William Michael McFann, 26,

William Michael McFann, 26, of Piney Point, MD passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1997 in Leonardtown, MD to James William McFann of Piney Point, MD and Marion Lavenia (Nelson) Potter of Leland, NC. Michael was born and raised on St. George’s Island. He was a 2016 graduate...
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Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88,

Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88,

Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on September 18, 2023, with his son Tim and his wife Yvonne by his side. Harold was born on February 19, 1935, in Pomfret, MD to the late Joseph Anthony Huntt and Catherine Louise Langely. He was a graduate of LaPlata High School in...
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Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86,

Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86,

Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on September 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. On August 24, 1937, Jeanne was born to William “Sandy” and Ethel Ferrall in Washington, DC. She was raised in Waldorf and as a girl, enjoyed walking from her apartment to the movie theater to enjoy...
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Thomas Bowman Watts

Thomas Bowman Watts

Thomas Bowman Watts of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away on September 8, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born on August 5, 1947 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania to Donald Albert Watts and Gladys Elizabeth (Bowman) Watts. He spent his pivotal young years in Pennsylvania, spending much of his time in...
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Judith Ann Burns, 83,

Judith Ann Burns, 83,

Judith Ann Burns, 83, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at the Maples of Stoneleigh in Towson, MD. She was born on May 13, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Roland and Frances Burns. Judith made a career as a computer systems analyst. She worked for numerous contractors that provided...
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Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60,

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60,

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on June 17, 1963, to the late Curvin and Patricia Harbold (Dwyer) in Harrisburg, PA, but spent his entire life in Southern Maryland....
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James “Wilbur” Greene, 92,

James “Wilbur” Greene, 92,

James “Wilbur” Greene, 92, of Dameron, MD departed this earthly life on August 21, 2023, at home with  his family at his bedside. “Wilbur” affectionately known to family and friends was born on October 6, 1930 to the late Charles and Irene Marie Hawkins Greene. Upon graduating from Jarboesville High School, June 14, 1947,...
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Kevin Raley Norton

Kevin Raley Norton

Kevin Raley Norton, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Country Lakes. Mr. Norton was 59 years old. He was born to George Edward and Audrey Marie Raley Norton on October 21, 1963, in Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Norton grew up in Ridge and attended St. Michael’s School and...
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Jacy Brice Torres-Ponce, 22

Jacy Brice Torres-Ponce, 22

Jacy Brice Torres-Ponce, 22, of California, MD passed away on August 27, 2023. He was born on December 14, 2000 in Prince Frederick, MD to Jesus Torres and Alma Ponce-Hernandez of California, MD. Jacy is a 2019 graduate of Great Mills High School. In addition to his loving parents, Jesus and Alma, Jacy is...
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Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Senior Member George Lee Franklin

Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Senior Member George Lee Franklin

Obituary: George Lee Franklin, 84, of St. Inigoes MD passed away suddenly on August 28, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 22, 1939 at the National Homepathic Hospital in Washington D.C. to the late George Harold Franklin Jr. and Gladys Levina Hayden. George was a lifelong resident...
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Mary Josephine Kemp, “Mary Jo”, 87,

Mary Josephine Kemp, “Mary Jo”, 87,

Mary Josephine Kemp, “Mary Jo”, 87, of Avenue, MD, passed away on August 29, 2023 at her home. Born on September 14, 1935 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Kathryn Lovenia Carroll and the late Joseph Benjamin Carroll. Mary was the loving wife of the late William Leslie Kemp, whom...
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Thomas Ray Gardner, “Bing”, 89,

Thomas Ray Gardner, “Bing”, 89,

Thomas Ray Gardner, “Bing”, 89, of California, MD, passed away on August 28, 2023 at his home. Born on January 13, 1934 in Wierton, WV, he was the son of the late Glenda Wilson Gardner and the late Earl G. Gardner. Thomas was the loving husband of Barbara Ann Hammett Gardner. In addition to...
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Nelia Gonzales Tyler, “Nel”, 65,

Nelia Gonzales Tyler, “Nel”, 65,

Nelia Gonzales Tyler, “Nel”, 65, of California, MD, formerly of Olongapo, Philippines, passed away on August 26, 2023 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 2, 1958 in Olongapo, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Amanda Gonzales and the late Francisco Gonzales. Nelia was the loving wife of Pharis Tyler, whom she married...
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Harold Wayne Denton, 81,

Harold Wayne Denton, 81,

Harold Wayne Denton, 81, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on September 2, 2023 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Harold was born on October 25, 1941 in Prince Frederick to the late Roland and Anna Mae Elliott Denton A graduate of Calvert High School, he spent his professional career working in and on automobiles –...
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Lawrence Bruno

Lawrence Bruno

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of , known to his loved ones as Larry, on August 31, 2023 at the age of 65 in St. Leonard, MD. He was born in Washington D.C. on February 11, 1958 to Nicola and Rose Bruno. He was a 1976 graduate of...
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Richard Austin Fogg, 93,

Richard Austin Fogg, 93,

Richard Austin Fogg, 93, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed away on August 28, 2023. He lived in ‘The Willows’ for 50 years, where he and his wife built their home in 1973. Richard (Dick) was born on July 3, 1930, to Austin Fogg and Ellen (Sceggal) Fogg in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. He entered the...
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John Thomas Lewne

John Thomas Lewne

John Thomas Lewnes was born September 9, 1941 in Annapolis, MD, the son of Francis J. Lewnes and Helen Gray Lewnes. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School until the 7th grade. He then joined the Redemptorist Order of Catholic Priests and attended their colleges in North East, Pennsylvania; Suffield, Connecticut; Ilchester, Maryland; and Esopus,...
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Vernon Charles Hayden, 90,

Vernon Charles Hayden, 90,

Vernon Charles Hayden, 90, of Dunkirk passed away August 24, 2023 at home. He was born October 9, 1932, to Richard and Margaret (Cartwright) Hayden. Vernon joined the United States Air Force on September 26, 1951 and was honorably discharged on September 25, 1955 after serving in the Korean War. He was stationed in...
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Mrs. Shirley “Big Shirl” Rooney (née Pfeifer), 88,

Mrs. Shirley “Big Shirl” Rooney (née Pfeifer), 88,

Mrs. Shirley “Big Shirl” Rooney (née Pfeifer) passed away peacefully at home August 24, 2023 in Chesapeake Beach, MD at the age of 88. Shirley is survived by her daughter Katherine “Kathie” Marie Stapleton (Rick), Prince Frederick, MD, granddaughter and caregiver Jennifer Spadaro, her partner Nicole Raftery, Chesapeake Beach, MD, and grandson John Michael...
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Milton George Dartouzos, 82,

Milton George Dartouzos, 82,

Milton George Dartouzos, 82 of La Plata, MD passed away on August 26, 2023 at St. Charles University of MD Regional Medical Center Hospital in La Plata, MD. He was born on April 16, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late George Milton Dartouzos and Anna Economopoulos Dartouzos. Milton was a 1959 graduate of...
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George Lee Franklin, 84,

George Lee Franklin, 84,

George Lee Franklin, 84, of St. Inigoes MD passed away suddenly on August 28, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 22, 1939 at the National Homepathic Hospital in Washington D.C. to the late George Harold Franklin Jr. and Gladys Levina Hayden. George was a lifelong resident...
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Eleanor Keen Belknap

Eleanor Keen Belknap

Heaven gained a precious angel on August 3, 2023 when Eleanor Keen Belknap of Lexington Park, MD went home to be with her Lord and Savior at age 94. Her children were at her side when she passed. Eleanor was born on February 12, 1929 in Newton, WV to Harry Bert Keen and Willa...
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