Jaime Escalante Cruz, lovingly known as “Pops” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on July 9, 1955, to Eusebio Escalante Pina and Dora Hayde Cruz, Jaime was a man whose life was defined by his unwavering love for his...
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With heavy hearts, we announce our loving husband and father, Allen Ronald Mitchell, aged 76, passed away on March 10, 2025 at home in Brandywine, MD, following his diagnosis of stage four kidney failure. Born on October 10, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Samuel Tilden Mitchell, Jr. and Ossie “Louise” Lafayette (Deavers), Allen was...
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Frances Grace Keller Epp Boltz, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on February 3, 1928, to Leonard Joseph Keller, Sr., and Grace Shlagel Keller. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmond Alfred Epp, Sr., and her second husband, Paul...
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Joseph Anthony Hammett, Jr., age 77, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1948, to Joseph Anthony Hammett, Sr. and Agnes Marie Hammett. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, whose presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Joseph...
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Jacqueline Louise “Jackie” Nutwell, 87, of California, MD (formerly of Ocean Pines, MD) passed away suddenly at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on November 18, 2024, with her loving family at her side. Jackie is survived by her loving sons: Donald “Don” Ball (Sandy) of Beltsville, MD, Christian “Chris” Ball (Sue) of California, MD and...
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Joan Marie Bean, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on August 5, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Joan grew up in Great Mills, Maryland, where she formed lifelong connections with family and the community that would shape her into the...
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Randy Boyd Powell, 72 of Avenue, MD passed away on February 26, 2025, peacefully at home with his wife by his side. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Arnett, West Virginia. He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD when he was 11. Randy was a graduate of Great Mills High School in...
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James Richard McClure, Jr. “aka” Jimmy, Duke, Dad, Pop Pop, Pop, Poppy, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on April 17, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to the late James Richard McClure and the late Dorothy Smart. He served two years in...
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Jeanne Marie Troncelliti (nee Mackenzie), 95, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on February 22, 2025, following a traumatic auto accident and hospitalization. She was born on June 15, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents James H. and Frances C. Mackenzie. Jeanne is survived and missed by her loving...
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Lifelong educator and resident of St. Mary’s County, Dr. Salvatore Raspa (Sal) passed away peacefully in La Plata at Green Acres Nursing Home on February 26, 2025 with his beloved family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myra Ennis Raspa and five of their six children: Sal Raspa,...
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Thomas Robert Teel, 58, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1966, in Washington, D.C., to Julia Marie Stump. His stepfather is Carl Stump. Thomas was a proud father to his son, Nicholas Elrod Teel, of Mechanicsville, MD. A skilled master electrician by trade, Thomas was...
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Thomas Leonard “Tommy” Courtney, 79, of Ridge, MD passed away March 2, 2025 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Leonardtown, MD on November 20, 1945 to the late John Abell Theodosius Courtney, Sr. and Dorothy Louise (nee: Moore) Courtney. Tommy was raised on the water in...
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Richard “Dick” Paul Leman, age 93, of Waldorf, MD passed away February 22, 2025. He was born in Washington D.C. on June 29, 1931 to Paul David Henry Leman and Alma Leman. Dick spent his childhood in Washington D.C. He was gifted with an incredible memory and regaled his family and friends with many...
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Anna Marie Tolliver, DeGroat – Maiden name: Johnson, 80, of Lexington Park, MD, was unexpectedly called on February 15, 2025, to be with the Lord. Anna was born on October 11, 1944, in Washington, D.C. to Harry and Viola Johnson. “There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother.”...
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Mae Frances Tenaglia, 87, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 11, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 21, 1937 in Bristol, PA to the late Harry Beck Sr. and Anna Mae (nee: Foster) Beck. On August 29,...
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Everett Eugene Walker, 59, of Chesapeake Beach passed away February 27, 2025. He was born November 5, 1965 in Cheverly to Norman Purnel Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Walker. Everett grew up in Kentland and attended Northwestern High School. He lived in Calvert County for 26 years and worked in construction and home building...
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Gregory Alvin Bowen, 71, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on February 25, 2025 in Prince Frederick, MD. A full obituary will follow later. Services No Services Available
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Nicholas John Cremonese, Jr., of North Beach, peacefully passed away on February 23, 2025 at his home with his family. Born on August 8, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, the only son of Anna Elizabeth Peterson and Nicholas John Cremonese, Sr. Nicholas grew up in a military family and lived in various places around the...
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It is with profound sadness and a sense of relief that we let you know of the passing of Carolyn Ann Williams, nee Larson. Carolyn passed away in her sleep peacefully. Carolyn was born in Jersey Shore, PA to the late Bertil G. and Estella E. Larson on August 27, 1941. She was predeceased...
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Linda Lou Oliver was born on September 6, 1959. After a long fight she was received by the man upstairs with open arms on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Linda was a kind-hearted woman, who spent her Friday evenings going to bingo at the Boys and Girls Club. She also enjoyed listening to Elvis and...
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Paul Lee Yost, Jr., 87, of Spring Hill, FL, and formerly of Calvert County, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2025. Paul was born in Charlotte, NC on November 12, 1937 to Paul Lee, Sr. and Helen (Smith) Yost. He graduated from Anacostia High School where he was the ROTC Regiment Commander, then attended...
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Carl James Darago, 81, of Huntingtown passed away February 15, 2025. A full obituary will follow. Visitation Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736 Services Funeral Service Wednesday, March 12, 2025 1:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD...
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Frances Lee Cooksey Quade, 93, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Frances was born in Washington, D.C. to the late William and Frances Cooksey of La Plata, MD. Frances was raised in La Plata, Maryland and graduated from Sacred Heart School at the age of...
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Harold Francis Titus, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 11, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. On March 2, 1938, Harold was born in Logansport, IN to Harold and Violet Titus. Harold proudly served in the United States Army for 4 years. He later began work as a Police officer for the...
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Barbara Nickle Carlton, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 15, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on November 30, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Helen Chieder Nickle and Joseph Nickle. Barbara was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She touched the lives of everyone she met with...
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