Obituaries

Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80,

Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80,

Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80, of Fairfax, VA passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 at the Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater, MD. Renie was born on February 26, 1945 in Roanoke, VA. She earned her B.S. from Longwood College and later a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Renie enjoyed a fulfilling career helping people – she first started...
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Pamela Norris Lee

Pamela Norris Lee

Pamela Norris Lee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Washington, D.C., she grew up in College Park, MD, where she developed strong roots that stayed with her throughout her life. After marrying the...
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Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69,

Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69,

Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a loving father and grandfather, affectionately known to his family as “Pop Pop.” His greatest joy in life was his family and...
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Dana Mary Jackson, 75,

Dana Mary Jackson, 75,

Dana Mary Jackson, 75, of Lusby, Maryland, and formerly of Bedford, Virginia, entered the Lord’s care on December 10, 2025. Dana was born on January 7, 1950, in Washington, DC to the late Benjamin Leroy Russell and Retha Eilleen Perry. She is survived by her devoted husband, Donald Jackson, and her beloved family: daughters...
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Mollie Barrow

Mollie Barrow

Mollie Barrow, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on February 23, 1960, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret O’Grady. Mollie lived life with a deep appreciation for the things she loved most—rock and roll music, her animals, and the time...
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Michael C. Tippett

Michael C. Tippett

After a major heart attack and a blocked artery in September 2025 — commonly called “the widow-maker,” Michael Tippett survived to spend another three months with his family. He passed away on December 13, 2025. Michael C. Tippett was born on November 27, 1939, to Rosalee V. and G. Tabor Tippett. He was number...
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Gail Robin Iannucci, 67

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67, of Dunkirk passed away December 18, 2025. She was born February 3, 1958 in Washington, DC to Lee Clyde and Oney Evelyn (Phipps) Price. Gail grew up in Hillside, MD, just outside of Washington, DC and attended Suitland High School. She worked in data entry for the Food and Drug...
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Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn, 90

Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn, 90

Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn, 90, of McLean, VA, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the family’s home on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Claire was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church in McLean for almost 60 years. She...
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Barbara (Schwallenberg) Cantin

Barbara (Schwallenberg) Cantin

Barbara (Schwallenberg) Cantin was born February 1, 1934, in Annapolis Md. to the late William Clyde and Amelia (Rupp) Schwallenberg, Sr. Barbara lived most of her life in Huntingtown Md. She attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated in 1952 from the “old” Calvert High School. Barbara resided and worked for four and a...
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Charles Gregory “Greg” Buckmaster

Charles Gregory “Greg” Buckmaster

Charles Gregory “Greg” Buckmaster passed away December 14, 2025 surrounded by family. Greg was born August 7, 1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to Susan Marie (Graham) and Charles M. Buckmaster. He was raised in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Calvert High School. He served in the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, from December 4, 1968...
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James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62, of North Beach passed away December 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born July 5, 1963 in Maryland to James Parks, Sr. and Thelma Pearl (Greer) Blevins. Jimmy grew up in Taylors Valley Tennessee and White Top Mountain in Virginia before moving to Maryland and graduating...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Mourns the loss of Past President Mary C. “Peggy” Lee

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Mourns the loss of Past President Mary C. “Peggy” Lee

Mary Ellen Caywood “Peggy” Lee, 91 of Mechanicsville, MD died December 6, 2025, in Lexington Park, MD with her loved ones by her side. Born November 6, 1934 in Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Grace Raley Caywood and Alexander Caywood. She was preceded in death...
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Hollywood VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member, George R. Thompson

Hollywood VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member, George R. Thompson

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of Past President and life member George R. Thompson. George began his fire service career as a Probationary Active Member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department on April 9, 1964, after serving seven years...
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Marion Paddy-Bruzzese (nee Orndorff)

Marion Paddy-Bruzzese (nee Orndorff)

Marion Paddy-Bruzzese (nee Orndorff) of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on December 8, 2025, at her home. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Bruzzese, III. Daughter of the late Elsie G. & Stewart J. Orndorff. Family and friends may call at the Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, MD, on Friday December 12, from 10:00 A.M. to...
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Thomas Stanley Rosnage, 77,

Thomas Stanley Rosnage, 77,

Thomas Stanley Rosnage, 77, of Prince Frederick passed away December 7, 2025. A full obituary will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that people bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots allowing him to continue in his Santa to the viewing and service. Toys can also be dropped off to Huntingtown...
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James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62,

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62,

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62, of North Beach passed away December 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born July 5, 1963 in Maryland to James Parks, Sr. and Thelma Pearl (Greer) Blevins. Jimmy grew up in Taylors Valley Tennessee and White Top Mountain in Virginia before moving to Maryland and graduating...
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Hattie Louise Rickett

Hattie Louise Rickett

Hattie Louise Rickett, longtime resident of Prince Frederick passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2025 at the age of 93. Hattie was born on June 28th, 1932 to Thomas and Louise Stallings. She is proceeded in death by her parents,  brother Robert Hughes (Edna), and sister Mary Lucy Chaney (Frederick). She is survived by...
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Steven Everett LeSueur, 65,

Steven Everett LeSueur, 65,

Steven Everett LeSueur, 65, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away December 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1960, in Suitland, Maryland, the son of Harriette Anna (Stevenson) and William Everett LeSueur. Steven grew up in Suitland where he attended Suitland High School, and graduated with the class of 1978. He...
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Dortha Lea Campbell, 86,

Dortha Lea Campbell, 86,

Dortha Lea Campbell, 86, of Prince Frederick passed away December 4, 2025 at her home. She was born April 28, 1939 in Cassidy, WV to Clarence and Mary B. (Shifflett) Fincham. Dortha was a homemaker and caregiver for most of her grandchildren, always ensuring they had a warm breakfast in their stomachs before going...
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Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Carriere, 78,

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Carriere, 78,

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Carriere, 78, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living in Owings, Maryland. She was born on April 12, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary Margaret (Kirlin) and Jess B. Lewis. Kathy’s family moved to Lancaster, PA, where she graduated from high school in...
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John Raymond “Jack” Gibson, 76,

John Raymond “Jack” Gibson, 76,

John Raymond “Jack” Gibson, 76, a lifelong resident of Huntingtown passed away November 27, 2025 at his home. He was born December 15, 1948 to James Raymond and Shirley Mae (Cranford) Gibson. Jack grew up on the family farm in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School. After graduating he went to work for...
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James “Jimmy” Calvin Brumfield Jr.,

James “Jimmy” Calvin Brumfield Jr.,

James “Jimmy” Calvin Brumfield Jr., of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on August 29, 1951, to James and Mildred (Wobbleton) Brumfield, Jimmy grew up with a love for adventure and an appreciation for hard work. As a young man, Jimmy served in the Army National...
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Ray William Snoots, 84,

Ray William Snoots, 84,

Ray William Snoots, 84, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Born on July 22, 1941, in Washington, D.C., Ray was the son of the late Ray King Snoots and Dorothy A. (Tenley) Snoots. A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, Ray served from 1961 to 1969. His service...
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Susan Betler Reynolds, 77,

Susan Betler Reynolds, 77,

Susan Betler Reynolds, 77, passed away December 3, 2025, in Owings, MD following an extended illness. Susan was born in Clarksburg, WV on February 16, 1948, the second child of Raymond George Betler and Mildred Hofer Betler. She grew up with three sisters and one brother in a happy, caring home in Nutter Fort,...
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RM1 Robert Allen “Bobcat” Whitley, USN, (Ret.), 66,

RM1 Robert Allen “Bobcat” Whitley, USN, (Ret.), 66,

RM1 Robert Allen “Bobcat” Whitley, USN, (Ret.), 66, of Hollywood, MD passed away on November 26, 2025 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Robert Hearn Whitley and Darlene (nee: Davenport) McKinzie . Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served...
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