Obituaries

Esther Irene Leftwich, nee Pilkerton,

Esther Irene Leftwich, nee Pilkerton,

Esther Irene Leftwich, nee Pilkerton, was born and raised in Beltsville MD to Frances Elizabeth (Henton) and Horace Elmer Pilkerton. She was the last surviving sibling of their ten children. She was preceded in death by her husband William Leftwich and her son Gerald Leftwich and her step-son James Leftwich. Surviving are her daughter...
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Lawrence Edward Glorius, Jr. “Lefty”, 81,

Lawrence Edward Glorius, Jr. “Lefty”, 81,

Lawrence Edward Glorius, Jr. “Lefty”, 81, of Dunkirk passed away July 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born December 20, 1941, in Washington, DC to Lawrence Edward Sr. and Kate (James) Glorius. Lefty grew up in DC where he met Nancy Corman at 12 years old. They were married at...
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Margaret M. “Peggy” Buckley, 86,

Margaret M. “Peggy” Buckley, 86,

Margaret M. “Peggy” Buckley, 86, of Owings, MD, passed away July 7, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 22, 1937, in Washington, DC, to the late William E. and Teresa M. (Phelps) Barry. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. “Jim” Buckley; granddaughter Corey Gilger;...
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Justin Dainel Leichtweis, 43,

Justin Dainel Leichtweis, 43,

Time of Service: July 22, 2023 11:00 AM Service Location: Church by the Chesapeake Justin Dainel Leichtweis, 43, of Lusby MD passed away on July 7, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD.  A full obituary will follow at a later date.   Visitation Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Church by the Chesapeake 3255...
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Earl Francis “Frank” Lamb, Sr., 75,

Earl Francis “Frank” Lamb, Sr., 75,

Earl Francis “Frank” Lamb, Sr., 75, of Port Republic passed away July 5, 2023, following a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 13, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to Earl Franklin and Ann Marie (O’Boyle) Lamb. Frank was a proud graduate of DeMatha High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in...
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Diane Elizabeth (White) Cook, 59,

Diane Elizabeth (White) Cook, 59,

Diane Elizabeth (White) Cook, 59, of California, MD passed away July 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 16, 1963 in Clinton, MD to Francis E. White of Crofton, MD and Joy E. Kroll White of Atlanta, GA. Diane is a 1981 graduate of Surrattsville High School and attended Prince Georges...
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Gay Scott Boecker, 81,

Gay Scott Boecker, 81,

Gay Scott Boecker, 81, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on June 18, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1941 in Florida to the late John Bernard Scott and Mary Frances (Lanier) Scott. Gay was born in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Winter Haven, FL. She took pride in being...
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Lieutenant Commander Gary Green USN (Ret.),

Lieutenant Commander Gary Green USN (Ret.),

Lieutenant Commander Gary Green USN (Ret.), beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, June 14th surrounded by his family. Gary was born to Carrie Bell (Harper) Green and Herron Green on August 28, 1952, in Houston, Texas. Gary spent his childhood years in the tight-knit Acres Homes neighborhood where he learned the...
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David Arnold Raley, Sr.

David Arnold Raley, Sr.

David Arnold Raley, Sr. of Ridge, Maryland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on June 28, 2023, he was 75. He was born September 11, 1947 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Harry C. Raley and Thelma H.  Raley. Dave grew up in Callaway, Maryland.  He attended Little Flower...
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Gloria Jean Stanley, age 80,

Gloria Jean Stanley, age 80,

Gloria Jean Stanley, age 80, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at The Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 24, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was one of eight children to the late Harry Tiedemann and Margaret Sturm Tiedemann. After graduating high...
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Thomas Edward Sweeney, 78,

Thomas Edward Sweeney, 78,

Thomas Edward Sweeney, 78, known to many as Tom, of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 21, 2023 in Annapolis, MD. He was born on March 20, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Thomas Irving Sweeney and Theresa Lottie (Kiefer) Sweeney. He was the brother of George Sweeney (Patricia) of Deale, MD. Tom...
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Thelma T. Crandell, 97,

Thelma T. Crandell, 97,

Thelma T. Crandell, 97, a lifelong resident of Lothian, MD passed away July 3, 2023. Thelma was born May 22, 1926 to Josephine (Griffith) and William E. Tucker. She was raised in Lothian and graduated from Southern High School. She married Julius F. “Buzz” Crandell, Jr. on August 9, 1946 and they lived and...
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James Ray McSwain, Sr. ,55,

James Ray McSwain, Sr. ,55,

James Ray McSwain, Sr. ,55, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away at his home on July 2, 2023. James was born on June 17,1968 in Gastonia, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his mother Diane Braswell, his step father Jospeh Ramsey, Jr. and step brother Joey Ramsey. James liked meeting new people,...
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William Russell “Rusty” Deale, 46,

William Russell “Rusty” Deale, 46,

William Russell “Rusty” Deale, 46, of Deale passed away June 30, 2023. He was born February 8, 1977, in Prince Frederick to William Tubby and Julia Kathleen (Holmes) Deale. Rusty lived in Calvert County and moved to Deale when he was 10. He graduated from Southern High School. He was employed as a union...
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June Kathleen Whittington, 88,

June Kathleen Whittington, 88,

June Kathleen Whittington, 88, of Dunkirk passed away June 29, 2023. She was born September 24, 1934 to George Meade and Marguerite Kathleen (Myers) Barbehenn. June was preceded in death by her husband Charles Arthur “Arky” Whittington. She is survived by her children Sharon Sauvé and her husband Dave, Deborah Kopack, (late husband Dr....
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Catherine Marie Kissinger

Catherine Marie Kissinger

Cathy was born in December 1953, in Washington, D.C., the second of five children to George F. and Dorothy V. Kissinger. Her passions in life were being in touch with people and waking up each morning. Cathy had a talent for sending cards; spending hours looking until finding one that spoke to the recipient....
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Linda Jean Maloney, “Breezy”, 74,

Linda Jean Maloney, “Breezy”, 74,

Linda Jean Maloney, “Breezy”, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away on July 1, 2023 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born on June 28, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, she was the loving daughter of the late Doris Bertwell and the late William Bertwell. Linda is survived by her sons, Shane Maloney and Chad...
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Lillian Margaret Prettyman, 80,

Lillian Margaret Prettyman, 80,

Lillian Margaret Prettyman, 80, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Avenue, MD, passed away on July 1, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD. Born on April 5, 1943 in Orange, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edna May Jones and the late John William Ellis, Sr. Lillian was the loving wife of the late...
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Noreen Marie Neel, 85,

Noreen Marie Neel, 85,

Noreen Marie Neel, 85 of Solomons, formerly of Piney Point, Maryland died peacefully on June 24, 2023 at The Hermitage at Solomons Assisted Living facility. She was well loved by family, friends, and the Hermitage staff.  She was the daughter of the late Irvin A. Buckler and Francis M. Buckler.  She is survived by...
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Ronald Enoch Allen Sr., 66,

Ronald Enoch Allen Sr., 66,

Ronald Enoch Allen Sr., 66 of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on the 29th of June 2023 in Baltimore, MD, with his loving family by his side. Ron was born August 31, 1956, to Clyde Allen Jr. and Dorothy Hoffman Allen of Accokeek, MD. Ron’s passion was bass fishing and spending time on his...
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Julia Frances Bohle, 86,

Julia Frances Bohle, 86,

Julia Frances Bohle, 86, of Mechanicsville MD, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, with her husband and daughter Allison by her side. Born on April 24, 1937, in Mayfield, KY, she was the daughter of the late Solon Williams and Ethlyn Taylor Williams. Julia was the oldest of three children. Julia graduated from...
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Patricia Sue Corcoran, 66

Patricia Sue Corcoran, 66

Patricia Sue Corcoran, 66 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 10, 2023 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1957 in Maryland to the late Robert Corcoran and Carol Shurr Corcoran. Patty previously worked in computers for a contractor at the Patuxent Naval Air Station at Pax River, MD,...
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William James Ridgell (Billy Jim), 77

William James Ridgell (Billy Jim), 77

William James Ridgell (Billy Jim) 77 years old passed away July 2, 2023 in Calvert County, Maryland. He was born January 25th,1946 to Joseph (Judge) Ridgell and Elisabeth (Betty) Viant Ridgell who preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca (Beckie) Counts Ridgell, his daughter, Amii Jeane Ridgell...
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Brice Clayton Trossbach, 25

Brice Clayton Trossbach, 25

Brice Clayton Trossbach, 25, of California, MD passed away tragically in the line of duty on June 27, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1997 in Leonardtown, MD to Warren Trossbach, Jr. and Diane Katherine Trossbach of Leonardtown, MD. Brice was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County; proud of his heritage in...
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Gregory Keith Roland, 57,

Gregory Keith Roland, 57,

Gregory Keith Roland, 57 of Waldorf, Maryland died on June 21, 2023. Born October 5, 1965 in Washington, DC to parents, Leslie Floyd “Butch” Roland and Joyce Irene Roland. Greg grew up in Waldorf, MD and graduated from La Plata High School, Class of 1983. He was a former electrician with Local# 26 Union....
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