Obituaries

Sadie Alfreda Tonic

Sadie Alfreda Tonic

Sadie Tonic departed this earthly life on Friday, July 7, 2017. Who is unforgettable? Who is the life of the party? Whose voice ignited joy? Sadie Alfreda Tonic. On February 14, 1956, Mr. Rudolph Tonic and Mrs. Christine Tonic, welcomed the birth of their “baby girl.” Sadie gave life to two devoted daughters, Keyonna...
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Dane Alexander Wyatt, 17,

Dane Alexander Wyatt, 17,

Dane Alexander Wyatt, 17, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 7, 2017. He was born May 25, 2000 in Leonardtown, MD to Jason Chandler Wyatt of Ridge, MD and Cheryl Naser Wyatt of Lexington Park, MD. Dane was a son, a brother, a friend, and foremost a great young man. There is...
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David “Dave” Aloysius Wathen, 48

David “Dave” Aloysius Wathen, 48

David “Dave” Aloysius Wathen, 48 of Clements, MD formerly from Helen, MD, passed away at his home on July 7, 2017. Born on May 3, 1969, he was the son of Dorthy Jean Cusic of Chaptico, MD and the late James Aloysius Wathen. Dave was the loving husband of Jennifer Lynn Wathen, whom he...
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Dr. John Milton Sine, 85

Dr. John Milton Sine, 85

Dr. John Milton Sine of Issue, MD passed away peacefully at his home on 6 July, 2017, at the age of 85. Born 21 December, 1931, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Louise Sullivan (Sine) Henderson and John Milton Sine, Sr. He was the beloved husband of Joan Reese Hungerford Sine for...
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Marie G. Pizzuti Engel, 101

Marie G. Pizzuti Engel, 101

Marie G. Pizzuti Engel, 101, of Dunkirk, MD passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 201,7 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Trinidad, CO, on July 7, 1915, to Guisseppina (Sardelitti) and Luigi Pizuti. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Engel Jr., who passed in...
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Reginald Jonson, 83

Reginald Jonson, 83

Reginald Jonson, 83, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2017. Born to the late Helen Paul and Louis Jonson in Pittsburgh, PA. Survived by his wife, Leakhena Jonson; five adoring children Edmund “Reginald” (Doreatha) Jonson of Clinton, MD, Dwain Verl (Phyllis) Jonson of San Antonio, TX, Mark Brandon (Lorraine) Jonson...
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Cyndia “Cindi” Jane Busler, 70

Cyndia “Cindi” Jane Busler of Lothian, MD, formerly of Bowie, MD, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the age of 70. She was born in Philipsburg, PA, on November 23, 1946, to Erie Margaret (Beard) and Edgar Lacy Gray. Cindi was the loving sister of Edgar Gray and his wife...
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Frances Virginia Thomas, 91

Frances Virginia Thomas, 91

Frances Virginia Thomas, age 91 of Annapolis, Maryland, died July 2, 2017 at the Atria Manresa Assisted Living in Annapolis, Maryland. Frances was an Administrative Assistant for 25 years with the Naval Intelligence Agency (Department of Navy). She enjoyed being a member of the Post Cana Organization for Widows, shopping and a good beer,...
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Veronica Marie Disney, 55

Veronica Marie Disney, 55

Veronica Marie Disney, 55, passed away July 5, 2017. Veronica is survived by her sons Hunter Disney of Chesapeake Beach and Dallas Disney and wife Shannon of Prince Frederick and sisters Sandra Iadarola and Victoria Curtin and husband Scott. She is also survived by many family members. The family requests that you join them...
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Mary Lucille Blevins-Bowen, 90

Mary Lucille Blevins-Bowen, 90

Mary Lucille Blevins-Bowen, 90, of Port Republic, MD passed away on July 2, 2017 in Prince Frederick, MD. Born April 3, 1927 to the late Roy Theopolis Blevins and Cora Bell Mcinturff Blevins, in Unicoi, TN Lucille moved to Broomes Island MD with her family at the age of 18. She graduated from Calvert...
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Billy Leon “Bill” Hall

Billy Leon “Bill” Hall passed away July 3, 2017. He was born November 20, 1946 in Calvert County to Wesley Leon and Myrtle Lee Hall. He was raised in Calvert County, graduating from Calvert High School in 1966. Bill lived in Prince Frederick and was employed with Bill Rausch Plumbing and was later a...
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Andrew Joseph “Andy” Hayden, 30

Andrew Joseph “Andy” Hayden, 30

Andrew Joseph “Andy” Hayden of Newburg, Maryland, died suddenly on July 3, 2017 at his home. He was 30 years old. Born on June 26, 1987 in Clinton, MD, he was the son of Pamela D. and George F. Hayden. Andy was a carpenter’s helper who enjoyed skate boarding and riding motorcycles. He was...
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Alexis Nicole Thomas-Sharpe, 26

Alexis Nicole Thomas-Sharpe, 26

Alexis Nicole Thomas-Sharpe, age 26 of Waldorf, Maryland, was called home to the Lord unexpectedly on July 3, 2017. Alexis was a wonderful mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her father, Jeffrey Thomas; her grandmother, Erma Cave; and her grandfather, Rodney B. Thomas. She is survived...
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Tyler J. Coghlan, 27

Tyler J. Coghlan, 27

Tyler J. Coghlan, 27, of Nanjemoy, MD. died July 4, 2017 of a drug overdose on his mother’s birthday. Son of Charles J. Coghlan (who predeceased him in 2011) and Kari Jones (Ritchey), Tyler is survived by his paternal grandparents, John Paul and Doreen Coghlan; stepfather Kevin Ritchey; maternal grandfather, Mike Jones; maternal grandmother...
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Frances Louise “Pete” Gant, 74

Frances Louise “Pete” Gant, 74

Frances Louise “Pete” Gant of Port Tobacco, Maryland, passed away on July 4, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She was 74 years old. Born on April 1, 1943 in Newburg, Maryland, she is the daughter of the late Harriett Johnson and John Charles Gant. As a life-long resident of Charles County,...
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Miranda East Potter, 59

Miranda East Potter, 59

Miranda East Potter, age 59 of Hughesville, Maryland, died July 4, 2017 at her residence. Miranda was a realtor with Remax and a former comptroller and a member of Grace Brethren Church in Waldorf. She was also formerly a secretary at Metro Elevator with her father. She loved get-togethers and enjoyed being the hostess....
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Patricia Ann Price, 72

Patricia Ann Price, 72

Patricia Ann Price, 72, of Lusby, MD passed away at her residence in Lusby on July 3, 2017. Patricia was born on November 4, 1944 to the late John Michael O’Neil and the late Helen Louise Cronin O’Neil in Riverdale, MD. Patricia enjoyed spending time with family, flowers, gardening, politics, world events and working...
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Anna “Dutchy” Kehoe Vial, 91

Anna “Dutchy” Kehoe Vial, 91

Anna “Dutchy” Kehoe Vial, 91 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 6, 2017 at her home. Born on March 5, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Adeline Fricke and Michael Francis Kehoe. Dutchy was the loving wife of the late Dan Howard Vial who preceded her in death on December...
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Mary Ann Brocker, 91

Mary Ann Brocker, 91

Mary Ann Brocker, 91, of Berwyn Heights, MD, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Sagepoint Gardens, La Plata, MD. Mrs. Brocker was a secretary at the US Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD before her retirement. She grew up in Mahanoy City, PA, and came to Washington, DC with her late husband, James E. Brocker,...
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Jason Frederick Delahay, 41

Jason Frederick Delahay, 41

Jason Frederick Delahay, 41, of Avenue MD passed away on July 4, 2017 at his home. Born on December 7, 1975 he was the son of Judith Roxanne Delahay of Avenue, MD and the late James Richard Delahay. Jason was the loving husband of Joy Louise Delahay whom he married in Leonardtown, MD. Jason...
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Charles Jackson

Charles Jackson

Peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2017 Charles Jackson passed away in LaPlata, Maryland. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Highland Park, 6801 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785. Interment will follow at Heritage Cemetery in Waldorf,...
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Therman Lucas, Sr

Therman Lucas, Sr

Therman Lucas, Sr. departed this earthly life on Friday, July 7, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at MD Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
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Darlene K. Nalls, 70

Darlene K. Nalls, 70

Darlene K. Nalls, 70, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. She was born in Illinois, the daughter of Maynard Long and the late Elsie Long. She was a registered nurse for 48 years, most recently with Chesapeake Home Health Care. She enjoyed listening to...
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James Joseph Kennedy, 75

James Joseph Kennedy, 75

James Joseph Kennedy, 75, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born in Providence, RI the son of the late Eugene and Winifred (Hudson) Kennedy. He was the beloved husband of Mary T. (Mazzullo) Kennedy. James was retired from the United States Navy,...
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Stephen Vincent Fuller, Sr, 58

Stephen Vincent Fuller, Sr, 58

Stephen Vincent Fuller, Sr. died peacefully on July 1, 2017 in Clinton, MD at the age of 58. Stephen is survived by his Fiancé Katherine Jean Buck; his children, Brittany Ann Ayers, Stephen Vincent Fuller, Jr. and Shaun Michael Fuller; grandchildren Christen Ann Ayers and Charles Stuart Ayers, Jr; his mother Martha Ann Fuller...
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