Obituaries

Barbara Ann Ricci, 78

Barbara Ann Ricci, 78

Barbara Ann Ricci, 78, of Owings, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 20, 1938, to Thelma Frances (Myers) and William Theodore Cogswell. She was the beloved wife of Gino Ricci for sixty years. Barbara enjoyed singing,...
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Richard R. Gregory, 89

Richard R. Gregory, 89

Richard R. Gregory, 89, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on June 20, 2017 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in New Rochelle, NY he was the youngest of four children to Teresa Cluff Gregory and Nicholas Gregory. Richard entered the United States Army during WWII that led to a career in...
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Ethel Ruth Wood, “Sunny”, 85

Ethel Ruth Wood, “Sunny”, 85

Ethel Ruth Wood, “Sunny”, 85, of St. Leonard MD went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. She was born in Baltimore on September 27, 1931, and raised by Ross and Irma Brooks in Wheaton, MD. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1949,...
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Roy Edward Lechner, “ June-Bug”, 72

Roy Edward Lechner, “ June-Bug”, 72

Roy Edward Lechner, “ June-Bug”, 72, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of Ohio, passed away on June 20, 2017 at his residence. Born November 22, 1944 in Rothwell, England, he was the son of the late Roy Howard Lechner and Grace Lillian (Coe) Lechner. Roy graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, OH. He...
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Dorothy “Dots” Vivian Oursler, 102

Dorothy “Dots” Vivian Oursler, 102

Dorothy “Dots” Vivian Oursler, 102, of St. Leonard, MD passed away peacefully on June 21, 2017 at her home in St. Leonard, MD. She was born on July 16, 1914 in Clinton, MD to Griffith Surch and Edith Pearl Oursler. She attended and graduated from Surrattsville High School and then entered into Strayer College...
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Michael Kevin Horstkamp

Michael Kevin Horstkamp

Michael Kevin Horstkamp passed away peacefully at his home in Chesapeake Beach on June 17, 2017. He was born August 6, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to Thomas and Doris Horstkamp. Michael was an interior decorator working on residential and commercial projects for twenty five years. In the past six years, Michael also was a...
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Edward Maxwell “Mack” Tomlinson, 66

Edward Maxwell “Mack” Tomlinson, 66

Edward Maxwell “Mack” Tomlinson, 66, of Huntingtown, MD passed away June 19, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born January 12, 1951 in Cheverly, MD to Edward Maxwell and Gertrude (Boswell ) Tomlinson, Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister Martha Nowottnick and brothers James and David Beall. Surviving are his...
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Gloria Walker Hickey

Gloria Walker Hickey went home to God on June 16, 2017, while surrounded by her family. Gloria was born on September 9, 1932, to Clinton D. Walker and Edna M. Johnstone Walker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harry E. Hickey and daughter Sharon Owen. She is survived by her children...
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John Lloyd Walker, Jr., 79

John Lloyd Walker, Jr., 79

John Lloyd Walker, Jr., 79, of Solomons, MD, and formerly from Millsboro, DE, passed away on June 16, 2017 at Asbury-Solomons Health Care Center. Born January 1, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late John L. Walker and Marie A. (Stever) Walker. John graduated from Syracuse University. He Married Becky...
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David Carl Collins, 55

David Carl Collins, 55

David Carl Collins, 55, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 16, 2017 at his home. Dave served in the United States Navy from 1979 to his retirement in 1999. During his dedicated service he earned numerous awards, commendations, and citations in various theatres of operation. He was proud of serving the country he...
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Lawrence Arnold Shorback, Sr., 80

Lawrence Arnold Shorback, Sr., 80

Lawrence Arnold Shorback, Sr., 80, of Hollywood, MD passed on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Medstar Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC, following his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Born and raised in Dameron, he is the son of the late William and Eleanor Shorback.  He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Lawrence...
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James Lenderman Wilbar, Jr. 66

James Lenderman Wilbar, Jr. 66

James Lenderman Wilbar, Jr. 66, of California, MD, formerly of Walkersville, MD, passed from this earthly plain onto his next great adventure on June 18, 2017. He was born October 23, 1950 in Washington, DC, to the late Marguerite Merrell Wilbar and James Lenderman Wilbar, Sr. Jim was a Navy veteran and owned Wilbar...
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David Michael Wilson, Sr. 56

David Michael Wilson, Sr. 56

David Michael Wilson, Sr. 56, of Avenue, MD, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 15, 1960 in Washington, DC to Barbara Jean Beach of Leonardtown, MD and the late David Edward Wilson. David worked with his brother, Joseph Wilson in a...
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Newell Thrift Stiles, 85

Newell Thrift Stiles, 85

Newell Thrift Stiles, 85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away June 19, 2017, after a short illness. He was born on August 29, 1931 in Washington D.C. to the late Newell Thrift Stiles and Mary (Shaw) Stiles. As a child, he lived with his mother and sister, Dorothy, in his grandmother, Sarah “Mermer” Shaw’s house...
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Timothy “Tim” Tierney, 81

Timothy “Tim” Tierney, 81

Timothy “Tim” Tierney, age 81, of Brandywine, MD passed on to eternal life on Friday, June 16, 2017. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael Tierney. Also preceded by his parents and sisters Mary, Theresa and Sheila. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughter Annie Dixon, son-in-law Joseph Dixon;...
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Ryan Lee Barber, 34

Ryan Lee Barber, 34

Ryan Lee Barber, 34, of Mechanicsville, Maryland died on June 15, 2017 in Mechanicsville. Born on March 31, 1983, in LaPlata, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clifton A. Barber and Linda Jean Fuller Barber. Ryan graduated from Chopticon High School in 2001. He enjoyed History, playing video games and watching the...
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William Lewis Bowles, 95

William Lewis Bowles, 95

William Lewis Bowles, 95, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully at home on June 14. He was born on October 4, 1921, in Harrisburg, PA, to Katherine and Virgil Linwood Bowles. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dolores Haight Bowles, his son David Bowles of Leonardtown, and his daughter Rebecca (Becky)...
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George James Bunting, 84

George James Bunting, 84

George James Bunting, 84 of La Plata, Maryland, died June 20, 2017. George was a veteran of the United States Air Force, was an Analyst for 37 years with the Department of Navy, and retired from Naval Air Systems Command. He was born October 9, 1932 in Kearny, New Jersey and graduated from Caroline...
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Adam James “Bubby” Lincoln, 25

Adam James “Bubby” Lincoln, 25

Adam James “Bubby” Lincoln, 25, of Waldorf, Maryland went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 19, 2017. Bubby was a self-employed mechanic and also worked at Frazier’s Tree Service for a period of time. He loved attending church at Encounter Christian Center in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Bubby loved family, especially his...
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Mona “Maxine” Seaman

Mona “Maxine” Seaman

Surrounded by family and friends, Maxine passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Charles County on June 19, 2017. She was born February 13, 1936 to Nola C. and Boyd Raisor in Henry County, KY. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, music, and dancing....
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Velma Jack Havenner, 92

Velma Jack Havenner, 92

On Sunday, June 18, 2017, Velma Jack Havenner, age 92, passed peacefully at home in Swan Point, MD surrounded by her immediate family. Born November 15, 1924 in Ivywood, PA, she was the daughter of the late John P. Jack and Ruth Fleming Jack. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
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Gloria Theresa Creasy, 83

Gloria Theresa Creasy, 83

Gloria Theresa Creasy of White Plains, Maryland, died on Friday, June 16, 2017. She was 83 years old. Born on November 9, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Barr Henry and Robert Lee Henry. A homemaker and mom, Mrs. Creasy loved animals, especially her beloved little dog Missy,...
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Mary Anne Lenker (Gicker-Furman-Riley-Lenker), 70

Mary Anne Lenker (Gicker-Furman-Riley-Lenker), 70

Mary Anne Lenker (Gicker-Furman-Riley-Lenker), 70, of SE Washington, DC, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, NW, Washington, DC. She was born October 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Harold R. Gicker and Bertha E. Gickera a sister to the late Joseph P. Gicker. She and Paul L. Lenker were...
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Mark Christian Lund, 59

Mark Christian Lund, age 59 of Waldorf, Maryland, died June 21, 2017 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Mark was a Foreman in the Electric Department at the Pentagon in Washington, DC for 15 years and attended the Charlotte Hall Military Academy. He lived most of his...
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William “Bill” Gordon Gillingham,97

William “Bill” Gordon Gillingham,97

William “Bill” Gordon Gillingham,97, of Clements, MD passed away on June 21, 2017 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on July 17, 191 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late William R. And Helen Irene Gillingham. Bill was the loving husband of the late Nora Gillingham, whom he...
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