Obituaries

Ethel Marie Burch, 91

Ethel Marie Burch, 91

Ethel Marie Burch, 91, of LaPlata, MD passed away on January 10, 2018 at Sagepoint Senior Living Center in LaPlata, MD. Born on August 12, 1926 in Port Tobacco, MD to the late Walter J. and Mary I. Simpson, Ethel is also preceded in death by her four sisters and two brothers. She is...
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Judith “Judy” Ethel Gulizia, 72

Judith “Judy” Ethel Gulizia, 72

Judith “Judy” Ethel Gulizia, 72, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on January 13, 2018 in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on March 30th, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to Henry and Vesta (Honoré) Frey. Judy moved to Staten Island with her parents and brother, Neal when she was 10 years old. She graduated...
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James Lee ‘Moe’ Marosy, 79

James Lee ‘Moe’ Marosy, 79

James Lee ‘Moe’ Marosy, 79 of St. Leonard, MD passed away suddenly on January 10, 2018 at his home (in his favorite chair). He was born to Helen and Edward Marosy on January 6, 1939 in Washington, DC. Moe grew up in Upper Marlboro, MD where he graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School. He...
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John Edward Bast, 76

John Edward Bast, 76

John Edward Bast, 76, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Shady Side passed away January 13, 2018. He was born October 9, 1941 in Annapolis to Edward Leo and Laura Jeannette (Lee) Bast. John was raised in Shady Side and attended Southern High School. He was employed as a carpenter building houses, office buildings...
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Andrew Pickens Miller, Jr

Andrew Pickens Miller, Jr

Andrew Pickens Miller, Jr was born on July 23, 1938 and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2018. He was the eldest son of Andrew and Gertrude Miller from Leesburg, Florida. While both studying at Emory University, he met his wife to be, Betty Jean Myers. Andrew graduated from Emory University with a BS...
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Evelyn Mae Bowen Paul, 96

Evelyn Mae Bowen Paul, 96

Evelyn Mae Bowen Paul, 96, of Springfield, VA passed away January 6, 2018. She was born April 24, 1921 in Maryland to Allen Soper and Annie Mae (Johnson) Bowen. Evelyn was born and raised in Calvert County and graduated from Western Maryland College. After college Evelyn was employed as a typing teacher at a...
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Paul Michael Peters, 77

Paul Michael Peters, 77

Paul Michael Peters, 77 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away in La Plata, MD on January 10, 2018. Paul was born in Baltimore, MD on January 16, 1940 to the late Aloysius Peters and the late Thelma Roder Peters. He attended University of Baltimore and obtained his Business Degree. Paul worked for Maryland State Highway...
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Paul Joseph “PJ” Aldridge, Jr

Paul Joseph “PJ” Aldridge, Jr

Paul Joseph “PJ” Aldridge, Jr., of Ocean City, MD passed away on January 9, 2018 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by family. PJ was born on November 18, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to Paul Joseph Aldridge, Sr. and Janice Darlene Allan Aldridge. PJ graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s Degree....
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Paulette Eileen Barber, 61

Paulette Eileen Barber, 61

Paulette Eileen Barber, 61, of Burnsville, MN passed away on January 9, 2018 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Paulette was born on December 13, 1956 in Washington, DC to Paul Wilfred Clements and Frances M. Clements. Paulette grew up in the D.C./Virginia area. She received an AA Degree in paralegal in Corpus...
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Arthur Gerald “Jerry” den Hartog, 87

Arthur Gerald “Jerry” den Hartog, 87

Arthur Gerald “Jerry” den Hartog, 87, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on January 8, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Arthur was born on January 18, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late Arthur Hyman den Hartog and Edith E. Hubbard den Hartog. Arthur married the love of his life, Ethel P. “Becky”...
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Benjamin Adepegba Morohunfola

Benjamin Adepegba MOROHUNFOLA (1939 – 2017) The entire Morohunfola Family at home and in diaspora, announce with deepest regrets, but with gratitude to God for a life well-spent, the passing away of their Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Cousin Chief Benjamin Adepegba MOROHUNFOLA (1939 – 2017) on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at New York...
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Wilbert J. Harrison

Wilbert J. Harrison passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. He is survived by his children, Felicia Harrison and Damon Harrison; siblings, Beverly Brown, Debra Carter, Donald Brown, Veronica Harris, Darryl Harris, and Earline Harris; three grandchildren, Ajewel, Tyler and Skylar Harrison; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends and family will...
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John Robert Russell, Jr. (Bobby)., 87

John Robert Russell, Jr. (Bobby)., 87

John Robert Russell, Jr. (Bobby) was 87 years old of Leonardtown, MD, he died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his residence. Born on April 22, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Russell and John Robert Russell. Bobby was the loving husband of the late Betty Russell whom he...
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Maryann Dillon, 86

Maryann Dillon, 86

Maryann Dillon, 86 of North Beach, MD passed away January 6, 2018 at Burnett – Calvert Hospice House. She was born to Atha & Omer Ford on May 18, 1931 in Kokomo, Indiana. Her family moved to Maryland where she graduated from Maryland Park High School. She married Robert Dillon in 1950. He &...
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Rose A. LuCree, 88

Rose A. LuCree,88, of Dunkirk, MD passed on Monday January 8, 2018 at her home. Born in Spain she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Osamak) Mestre. she was the beloved wife of the late William M. LuCree who passed in 2004. She was an English teacher who started her teaching...
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Monica Myers

Monica Myers

Monica Myers passed away January 7, 2018 She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Lees. Grandchildren, Lauren and Korrie Smith, Mother, Ann Simmons, and, Brother Jeff Herring. Mass will be offered at Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Church 100 Village Street Waldorf, MD 20602 Friday January 12 , 2018 at 11:00 am In...
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Sherwood Melvin Glotfelty, 101

Sherwood Melvin Glotfelty, 101

Sherwood Melvin Glotfelty (Age 101) Of Charlotte Hall, Maryland died Friday January 5, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Ruth Mae (Shiels) Glotfelty and his sons; Gary (Rhoda), Robert, John (Jeanie) and William (Mary), 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was born in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania December 20, 1916. Before...
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Betty Ann Brown, 68

Betty Ann Brown, 68

Betty Ann Brown, age 68 of Welcome, Maryland (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland), died January 8, 2018 at her residence with Hospice. Betty was a Deli Manager for 40 plus years with Giant Food Stores (mostly at the Waldorf store) and was of the Catholic faith. She loved gardening and plants and was a member...
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Daniel Norris Taylor (Dan/Danny)

Daniel Norris Taylor (Dan/Danny)

Daniel Norris Taylor (Dan/Danny) On Saturday, January 6, 2018, Dan passed away unexpectedly. Born in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to John (Jack) and Florence (Flo) Taylor, he was a life long resident of La Plata. He graduated from La Plata High School in 1958. Mr. Taylor served in the United States Navy from 1958 to...
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Gerald “Kenny” Fincham, 68

Gerald “Kenny” Fincham, 68

Gerald “Kenny” Fincham, age 68, of Hughesville, MD, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, January 7, 2018, while at the Charles County Hospice House. He was born July 28, 1949, in Mill Creek, West Virginia to the late Edgar and Madeline Fincham. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on May 5, 1969,...
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Betty Mae Dull, 86

Betty Mae Dull, 86

Betty Mae Dull, 86, of La Plata, Maryland, died on January 6, 2018 at Sage Point Senior Living in La Plata. Visitation on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM with Prayers at 6:30 PM at Raymond Funeral Service, P.A. 5635 Washington Avenue La Plata, MD 20646. Mass 10 AM Thursday,...
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Kerri Lynne Echeverria, 60

Kerri Lynne Echeverria, 60

Kerri Lynne Echeverria, age 60 of Lynchburg, Virginia, died January 5, 2018. Kerri was a Circuit Board Engineer with JPL (Jet Propulsion Labs) in California. She enjoyed crafts, knitting and reading. Her three grandchildren were her life. She also had a deep love of animals, especially her dog, Layla. She was the daughter of...
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Rufus K. Dove, Jr.

On Monday, January 1,2018, Rufus K. Dove, Jr. passed away. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00am at TREE OF LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES located at 9109 Piscataway Rd in Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will take place at Quantico National Cemetery.
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Earl Sylvester Dyson, 65

Earl Sylvester Dyson, 65

Earl Sylvester Dyson, 65 of Piney Point, MD, passed away on January 3, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at St. Matthews Free Gospel Church, Rt. 245/Leonardtown-Hollywood Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial...
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Erma L. Graham

Erma L. Graham

Peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2018, Erma L. Graham, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of Life Celebration Service at12 noon at NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD located at 4200 Old Washington...
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