Obituaries

Patricia “Trish” Priddy, age 52,

Patricia “Trish” Priddy, age 52,

Patricia “Trish” Priddy, age 52, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away at home on June 23, 2023 following an almost three year battle with kidney cancer. She was born in San Diego, California and spent the majority of her childhood in Alabama. Trish moved to Calvert County, Maryland in 1999 and married her husband,...
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Major Richard L. Dreiser, Jr. (Rick) 70,

Major Richard L. Dreiser, Jr. (Rick) 70,

Major Richard L. Dreiser, Jr. (Rick) 70 of Solomons, MD and formerly of Augusta, GA. died peacefully in his sleep at Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living in Owings, MD on June 21, 2023.  Rick was born on November 3,1952 in Owensboro, KY to the late Beulah Craft and Richard L. Dreiser, Sr. Rick graduated high...
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Annie Louise Robinson, 90,

Annie Louise Robinson, 90,

Annie Louise Robinson, 90, of Broomes Island, MD, passed away at home on June 21, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on March 31, 1933 in Mitchellville, MD to John C. and Martha A. Jones. Annie enjoyed cooking and collecting vast numbers of recipes, watching Lifetime movies, Wheel of Fortune...
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Margaret Ann (Miller) Sheriff, 80,

Margaret Ann (Miller) Sheriff, 80,

Margaret Ann (Miller) Sheriff, 80, of St. Leonard, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Assisted Living at Yellowbank in Dunkirk, MD after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Margaret was born on August 5, 1942, to Maynard Cecil and Cassie Louise (Mitchell) Miller in Washington County, Tennessee. She was preceded...
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Linda C. Dobson, 81,

Linda C. Dobson, 81,

Linda C. Dobson, 81, of Tracy’s Landing, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 20, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to Dallas and Ada Crotts. Her family moved to Deale, Maryland in 1945 and she traveled between Florida and Maryland during her school...
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Kenneth Allen Sampson, 76,

Kenneth Allen Sampson, 76,

Kenneth Allen Sampson, 76, of Huntingtown, MD passed away June 20, 2023. He was born March 23, 1947, in Hyattsville, MD to Arthur Clarence and Bessie (Chapin) Sampson. Kenny was a 1965 graduate of Bladensburg High School. He joined the United States Army January 9, 1966 and was stationed at Ft. Polk, LA before...
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Donald Leroy Davidson, 91,

Donald Leroy Davidson, 91,

Donald Leroy Davidson, 91, of Huntingtown, MD passed away June 19, 2023. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Davidson, sons Randy Davidson (Cari Wagner) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Greg Davidson (Jessica) of Prince Frederick, MD, daughter Lisa Davidson of Huntingtown, MD, grandsons Reese Davidson, Jadon Preston, Ryder Davidson, and Nick Thomas; and sister...
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Charles Marcello Buono, Jr., “Charlie”, 71,

Charles Marcello Buono, Jr., “Charlie”, 71,

Charles Marcello Buono, Jr., “Charlie”, 71, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away on June 19, 2023 at his home. Born on February 3, 1952, he was the son of the late Eva Jewel Sellers and the late Charles Marcello Buono, Sr. Charlie was the loving husband of Mary Susan Buono,...
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Thelma Theresa “Tookie” Hayden

Thelma Theresa “Tookie” Hayden

Thelma Theresa “Tookie” Hayden of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 94. She is survived by her four children, Patricia Mattingly of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Deborah Mattingly (Dennis) of Leonardtown, Maryland, Diane Koslofsky (Les) of Hollywood, Maryland, Robin VanKirk (Joe) of Mechanicsville, Maryland and her sister Phyllis Joseph...
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Corinne Therese Geraty, 90

Corinne Therese Geraty, 90

With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Corinne Therese Geraty, 90, of Lexington Park, Maryland on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She valiantly endured 3 long years of cancer treatments and its complications. Throughout, Mom remained fiercely independent and active in her church community –  keeping things lively with her frank opinions...
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Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Frances Ann Cullison

Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Frances Ann Cullison

The Officers & Members of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad regretfully announce the passing of Past Chief, Past President, & Life Member Frances Ann Cullison. Please keep her loving husband & best friend Jack as well as their family in your thoughts in the weeks ahead. We will post more information as we are...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell

Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of our President Ronald J. “Ronnie” Tyrrell on June 12th, 2023. President Tyrrell had been in office going on his second year with our department. He had also served as our Safety Officer in his course of service with PFVRS. Ronnie was a...
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Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member William ‘Billy’ Harris

Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member William ‘Billy’ Harris

The Waldorf VFD regrets to announce the passing of life member William ‘Billy’ Harris on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Billy dedicated over 15 years to the Waldorf VFD and retired from the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department with 25 years of service. Services and obituary information will be provided when it becomes...
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Ellery Cleary Haynes, III,

Ellery Cleary Haynes, III,

Ellery Cleary Haynes, III, of North Beach passed away on June 9, 2023, at Calvert Health Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1969, in Prince Frederick to Patricia Jane (Hussey) and Ellery Cleary Haynes, Jr. Ellery was raised in North Beach, and graduated from Northern High School class of 1987. He was...
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Julia Lee Engel, 91,

Julia Lee Engel, 91,

Julia Lee Engel, 91, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on June 8, 2023 in Dunkirk, MD.  Services will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery – Cheltenham at a later date.  Please check back for updated information.   Visitation Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5 – 7 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Port Republic 4405 Broomes Island...
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Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Dean, 89,

Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Dean, 89,

Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Dean, 89, of Owings, MD passed away June 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. Betty was born October 19, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to Margaret A. (Cusic) and Edward Marion Majors. She was raised in Anacostia where she attended public schools. She married James Earl Dean and they lived...
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Ellen Fahey Kubisiak, 89,

Ellen Fahey Kubisiak, 89,

Ellen Fahey Kubisiak, 89, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on June 4, 2023 at the Hermitage at Solomons. Born December 31, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Fahey and Gertrude (Lucas) Fahey. Ellen graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Washington, DC in...
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Richard Royce “Dick” Imes, 85,

Richard Royce “Dick” Imes, 85,

Richard Royce “Dick” Imes, 85, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away on June 3, 2023 at his residence.  Born August 4, 1937 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Franklin W. Imes and Bessie Mae (Rollins) Imes. Dick graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland,...
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Samuel Richard Buckmaster, Jr. (Ricky),

Samuel Richard Buckmaster, Jr. (Ricky),

Samuel Richard Buckmaster, Jr. (Ricky), of Prince Frederick passed away June 3, 2023. He was born July 1, 1961 in Prince Frederick to parents Sammy and Norma Buckmaster. Ricky graduated from Calvert High School and went on to work for the state of Maryland for 32 years. He will be greatly missed by his...
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Stephen Patrick “Steve” Sullivan, 58,

Stephen Patrick “Steve” Sullivan, 58,

Stephen Patrick “Steve” Sullivan, 58, of Chesapeake Beach passed away June 1, 2023. He was born August 15, 1964 in Bethesda to Kenneth Miller Sr. and Donna Jean (Shumaker) Sullivan. Steve grew up in Bethesda and moved with his family to Sunderland in 1977. He graduated from Northern High School. Steve worked for his...
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Michael (Mike) Bodart 61,

Michael (Mike) Bodart 61,

Michael (Mike) Bodart 61, passed away on May 31st 2023 in the comfort of his home in Maryland. He is survived by his parents Myron and Shirley Bodart of Green Bay, WI, wife & soulmate Pam Bodart; his sons Alex Bodart and wife Ashley Bodart of Odenton, MD and Jake Bodart and his partner...
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Kenneth Allen “Ken” Miller, Sr., 82,

Kenneth Allen “Ken” Miller, Sr., 82,

Kenneth Allen “Ken” Miller, Sr., 82, of Owings passed away May 30, 2023. He was born May 8, 1941, in Washington, DC to Harold Burt and Corinne Gardner (Willey) Miller. Ken was raised in DC, the youngest of three children. Ken graduated from Chamberlain Vocational in 1960 and later graduated from the University of...
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John (Johnny) Francis Wood, Jr

John (Johnny) Francis Wood, Jr

John (Johnny) Francis Wood, Jr of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at home surrounded by his family, on June 9, 2023. Johnny was the son of the late Genevieve Mattingly Wood and John Francis Wood, Sr. Johnny was the loving husband of Barbara Ann Wood, whom he married on November 25, 1954 in Immaculate Conception...
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Jaleisa Lynn Wilcox, 33,

Jaleisa Lynn Wilcox, 33,

Jaleisa Lynn Wilcox, 33, of Lusby, MD, passed away on May 31, 2023. Her death was completely unexpected, leaving the family devastated and deeply saddened by her loss. Jaleisa was born on February 7, 1990, to Anthony Palmer and Lucinda Wilcox in Ft. Myers, FL. After Jaleisa graduated from Cape Coral High, she moved...
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Patrick Wayne Wood, 56,

Patrick Wayne Wood, 56,

Patrick Wayne Wood, 56 of Mechanicsville, MD passed on June 5, 2023 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. He was born on May 22, 1967 in Leonardtown Maryland to the late Joseph Schmidt Wood, Jr. and Dorothy Jean (Faunce) Wood. Patrick attended Leonardtown High School. He worked in the home improvement...
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