Obituaries

Louise Diane (Chescavage) Graves

Louise Diane (Chescavage) Graves

Louise Diane (Chescavage) Graves passed away on November 24, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 9, 1944 in Pottsville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Reedy Chescavage and Frank Chescavage. Louise was the loving wife of the late James “Dickie” Graves, they were married for 52 years. She is survived...
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James “Jimmy” Raley Wathen Graves, 74

James “Jimmy” Raley Wathen Graves, 74

James “Jimmy” Raley Wathen Graves, 74, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on November 21, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on March 27, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Wathen Graves and Joseph Arthur Graves. Jimmy was the loving husband of Alfretta Ester Graves, whom he married on May...
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Wendi Christine Dean, 47

Wendi Christine Dean, 47 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 21, 2017 at her home. Born on March 10, 1970, she was the loving daughter of Judith G. Bowling and the late Patrick M. Bowling. Wendi is survived by her daughter Alexis Gray Dean of St. Inigoes and Step-sons Tommy Dean, Jr....
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Robert “Bob” Morrissette, USN (Ret.), 85

Robert “Bob” Morrissette, USN (Ret.), 85

CWO4 Robert “Bob” Morrissette, USN (Ret.), 85, of Hollywood, MD, died Sunday, November 19, 2017, in Charlotte Hall MD. He was born on January 21, 1932 in Fall River MA, to the late Horace Morrissette and Mary Louise Aubuchon Morrissette. He married his beloved wife, Lorraine Parent Morrissette in Fall River, MA. Together they...
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Frederick “Fred” Allen Moritz, 78

Frederick “Fred” Allen Moritz, 78

Frederick “Fred” Allen Moritz, 78, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Houston, TX passed away on November 18, 2017. Born on January 23, 1939 in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Juanita Moritz and Fritz Moritz. Fred was the loving husband of Cathy Moritz of Lexington Park, MD. He is survived...
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Linda Bell

Linda Bell

Linda Bell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Nicholas Vincent Biscoe

Nicholas Vincent Biscoe

On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017, Nicholas Vincent Biscoe’s soul was called to be with the Lord. He left his broken shell of a body that he had worn out so badly. It just couldn’t keep up with him. Although the last week and a half of his life was in bed, his mind...
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James Anthony “Tony” Chavis, 67

James Anthony “Tony” Chavis, 67

On November 20, 2017, James Anthony “Tony” Chavis passed away unexpectedly in Accokeek, MD. He was 67 years old. Family and friends will join together for a memorial service on Saturday, December 2, 2017 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315. Park and enter the school at...
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Barbara Ferguson

Barbara Ferguson

Barbara Ferguson departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 9:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4444 Old Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD. Interment is private.
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Gwendolyn Hoke “Gwen” Northcutt, 95

Gwendolyn Hoke “Gwen” Northcutt, 95

Gwendolyn Hoke “Gwen” Northcutt, 95, of Solomons, MD passed away on November 21, 2017 at her residence. Born November 22, 1921 in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert K. Hoke and Alma (Barbee) Hoke. Gwen graduated from Cary High School in Cary, NC and married the late Laurence E. Northcutt...
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Elizabeth “Betty” V. Klock

Elizabeth “Betty” V. Klock

Elizabeth “Betty” V. Klock of St. Leonard, MD, formerly of Forestville MD, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at the age of 83. Betty was born on May 24, 1934, in Washington, DC, to Bertha Kasulke and Peter E. Nielsen. Betty was a loving wife, mother and friend, who always put everyone else...
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Audrey Clairine Rusmisel Stanton

Audrey Clairine Rusmisel Stanton

Audrey Clairine Rusmisel Stanton passed away peacefully Monday, November 20th surrounded by her loving family. Audrey was born September 14, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late William R. Rusmisel and Mautie Mola (Kincaid) Rusmisel. Audrey’s greatest joy was being surrounded by and spending time with her family and friends, especially recently loving on...
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Mary Ellen Noel, 47

Mary Ellen Noel, 47

Mary Ellen Noel, 47, of LaPlata, MD passed away on November 18, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center. Born in Buffalo, NY on December 8, 1969 to the late Allan Streit and the late Rosalyn Streit, she is also predeceased by her step-mother, JoAnn Peterson-Streit and step-brother, Jeffrey Peterson. Mary...
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Frances Margaret Sherbert, 101

Frances Margaret Sherbert, 101

Frances Margaret Sherbert, 101, passed away November 19, 2017 at Solomons Nursing Center. She was born December 6, 1915 in Smithville, now part of Dunkirk, MD to Joseph William and Gertrude May (Chaney) Armiger. Frances was raised on the family farm in Smithville and attended the former Smithville School. She married Joseph William Sherbert...
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Glenn “Gus” Algire Waltersdorff Jr., 66

Glenn “Gus” Algire Waltersdorff Jr., 66

Glenn “Gus” Algire Waltersdorff Jr., 66, died Monday, November 20, 2017, suddenly at Home. He leaves life partner; Cathy Waltersdorff, Son; Glenn Waltersdorff III, Daughters; Erin Petrillo, (Chris), Jamea Peterson, (Ryan), Christin Waltersdorff, and five Grandchildren; Marty, Dominic, Ryan Jr., Bryce, and Allie. Born and raised in Hanover, PA only son of the late...
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Shirley Ann Tayac, 78

Shirley Ann Tayac, 78

Shirley Ann Tayac, age 78 of Port Tobacco, Maryland, died November 19, 2017. Shirley loved to play Bingo, going to the Casino, organizing things, and socializing. Her family was her main concern, especially children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of Leroy Harris and Juanita Harris. In addition to her parents, she was...
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Joseph Francis Long, “J.F.” 70

Joseph Francis Long, “J.F.” 70

Joseph Francis Long, “J.F.” 70 of Leonardtown, MD passed away at his home on November 18, 2017. Born on December 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Mary Susan Hall Long, and Joseph Albert Long, III. Joseph was the loving husband of Linda Thompson Long, whom he married on July 12, 1969...
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Kevin Adam Howell

Kevin Adam Howell

Kevin Adam Howell went to our Lord Jesus Christ on November 13, 2017. He passed away in his home among loved ones. He was born February 21, 1984 in Clinton, Maryland to James Edward Howell, Jr. and Linda Marie Howell. Kevin Adam Howell was a loving father, a grateful son, a giving husband and...
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Thelma Jean Crine

Thelma Jean Crine

Thelma Jean Crine, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away November 16, 2017, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland, with her loving husband at her side. She was born December 15, 1950, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Clayde B. Rogers and Thelma Marie Cottrell. Jean was not only a stay at home...
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Mary Juliana Knott, 92

Mary Juliana Knott, 92

Mary Juliana Knott, 92, of Mechanicsville, MD (formerly of St. Mary’s City) passed away November 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 18, 1925 to the late Joseph Leonard Mayor Sr. and Myrtle Elizabeth Ridgell Mayor. Juliana married the love of her life, James I. Knott,...
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Anita Louise Davis, 78

Anita Louise Davis, 78

Anita Louise Davis, 78, of Leonardtown, MD passed away November 18, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with her loving daughters at her side. She was born on February 5, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Albert Lester Peacock and Mannetta Foster Peacock. Anita spent many years as a...
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Calvin Theodore “Ted” Abell, Jr., 68

Calvin Theodore “Ted” Abell, Jr., 68

Calvin Theodore “Ted” Abell, Jr., 68, of Ridge, MD passed away November 18, 2017 at Med Star St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on January 19, 1949 to the late Calvin Theodore Abell, Sr. and Agnes Rosalee Franck. Ted is a 1966 graduate of St. Mary’s Ryken High School. On October...
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Pauline Goldie Swaim, 74

Pauline Goldie Swaim, 74

Pauline Goldie Swaim, 74, of Leonardtown, MD passed away November 18, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 25, 1943 in Baltimore, MD to the late Paul Owen Pumphrey and Lillian Spinks Pumphrey. Pauline was a 1962 graduate of Berkley Springs High School in West...
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Constance Walker Wettengel, 74

Constance Walker Wettengel, 74

Constance Walker Wettengel, 74, passed away suddenly at her home in Dameron, MD on November 19, 2017. Heaven gained its best and brightest angel that morning, and she would want this time to be happy, joyful and filled with stories and love. In addition to being survived by her beloved husband of 58 years,...
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Martha “Marty” Charlotte Mattingly, 89

Martha “Marty” Charlotte Mattingly, 89

Martha “Marty” Charlotte Mattingly, 89, of Valley Lee, MD formerly from Cheverly, MD, and Wilkesbarre, PA passed away on November 17, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 17, 1927 in Wilkerbarre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Schydlowski, and Casmir Schydlowski. Marty was the loving wife the late Herbert Lee...
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