Obituaries

Pearl Smith-Fleming, 83

Pearl Smith-Fleming, 83

Pearl Smith-Fleming, born on November 1st, 1933, departed to be with the angels on June 5th, 2017. A wonderful mother and sister to all, she was a woman who loved everyone and everyone loved in return. Her outgoingness, warmth, and incredible toughness made her a truly one-of-a-kind and lovable person. Pearl loved cooking, talking...
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Mary Evelyn Curtin Barraco

Mary Evelyn Curtin Barraco

Mary Evelyn Curtin Barraco died on June 10, 2017. She was born on June 17, 1921 to Joseph Andrew and Mary Catherine Bailey Curtin. A native Washingtonian, she was the ninth of ten children. Mary is predeceased by her parents; all of her siblings; her first husband, Marcel Philip Cabos; and her second husband,...
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Lisa Marie Hodges

Lisa Marie Hodges of North Beach, MD, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the age of 34. She was born on October 30, 1982, in Washington, DC, to Susan (Galliher) and Jeffrey A. York. She was the beloved wife of John E. Hodges and in November, 2016, they celebrated their 9th...
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Zella “Ann” O’Dell, 78

Zella “Ann” O’Dell, 78, of Prince Frederick, MD passed on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Born in West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Hampton W. and Roszella (Robertson) Thornton. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence E. O’Dell who passed in 2006. She...
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Mary E. Tusing

Mary E. Tusing

Mary E. Tusing of Fort Washington, MD passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. Mary was born on October 3, 1928, in Washington, DC, to the late Harold Bowen and Mary Agnes Lee. Mary worked for the Federal Housing Administration where she met her lifetime love and devoted husband, Lee. Mary and Lee were married...
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William “Bill” F. Miller, Jr.

William “Bill” F. Miller, Jr.

William Frederick Miller Jr., of St. Leonard, MD passed away at home on June 10,2017. He was born on December 13, 1946, in Washington D.C. to William Frederick Miller ,Sr. and Clara Mae (Mullen) Miller. He grew up in Oxon Hill spending summers at the family cottage in Cobb Island. He graduated from Oxon...
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Eula Mae Dowell McCready, 87

Eula Mae Dowell McCready, 87

Eula Mae Dowell McCready, 87, of Lusby, MD passed away June 9, 2017 at Solomons Nursing Center. Born March 20, 1930 in Lusby, MD, she was the daughter of the late Malcomb Dowell and Madeline (Pardoe) Dowell. Eula was a homemaker who loved to bake, take care of her grandchildren, sew and go on...
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Dorothy Buckmaster Joy, 79

Dorothy Buckmaster Joy, 79

Dorothy Buckmaster Joy, 79, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on June 6, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born November 10, 1937 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Isaac Buckmaster and Evelyn Jane (Barrett) Buckmaster. Dorothy graduated from Calvert High School in 1955 and was an accountant for...
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Ellen Ross Kurek, 90

Ellen Ross Kurek, 90, of St. Leonard, MD, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2017.She was a native of Calvert County born to the late James Perry and Marjorie Thomas Ross. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Adam Kurek and her son, Gerard W. Kurek. She is survived...
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Edward “Ed” Capps, 78

Edward “Ed” Capps, 78, of Temple Hills, MD, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. Family and friends are welcomed for a visitation on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Huntt Funeral Home, 3035 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017...
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Leslie Eric Connick, “Tucker”, 80

Leslie Eric Connick, “Tucker”, 80

Leslie Eric Connick, “Tucker”, 80, of Hughesville, MD passed away on June 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. On October 11, 1936, in Washington, DC, Tucker was born to the late Mary Tolla Connick and Leslie Earl Connick. Tucker was a member of St. Francis De Sales Church in Benedict, MD. Tucker was...
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Geraldine Marie Pharis, 71

Geraldine Marie Pharis, 71

Geraldine Marie Pharis, 71, of Hollywood, MD passed away June 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born on August 19, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Franklin Gift and Lenore Genevieve Gift. Geraldine was baptized on September 1, 1945. She graduated from Anocostia High School in...
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Ralph Victor Hill, 71

Ralph Victor Hill, 71

Ralph Victor Hill, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his residence in Mechanicsville, Maryland on June 10, 2017. Ralph was born to John Cornelius Hill and Katie Marie Buckler Hill in Hughesville, Maryland. He enjoyed family trips to Disney World and working on classic cars in his garage. He attended...
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Shawn Alan Joseph, 34

Shawn Alan Joseph, 34

Shawn Alan Joseph, 34, of Accokeek, Maryland, passed away on June 5, 2017 in Accokeek, Maryland. Shawn was born on May 13, 1983 in Washington, DC. He enjoyed motorcycles, muscle cars, the track, watching movies and fishing. He worked in the home improvement business. Shawn is survived by his parents, Gene Roberts and Suzanne...
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Sandra Lee “Sandy” Robinson, 67

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Robinson, 67

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Robinson, 67, of Great Mills, MD passed away June 8, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born on May 25, 1950 in Johnson City, NY to the late Raymond Robinson and Miriam Mae Zellers Robinson. Sandy proudly...
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Deborah Mae “Debbie” Gilroy, 58

Deborah Mae “Debbie” Gilroy, 58

Deborah Mae “Debbie” Gilroy, age 58 of Indian Head, Maryland, died June 9, 2017 at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Debbie was a life-time resident of Charles County and a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Indian Head, Maryland. She loved her dogs, Beanie, Harley and Gigi. She...
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Linda Beth Capparilli, 65

Linda Beth Capparilli, 65

Linda Beth Capparilli, 65, of Callaway, MD passed away on June 9, 2017 at her home. Born on March 28, 1952 in Waukon, IA, she was the daughter of the late Margot E. Martens, and Edward T. Martens. Linda was the loving wife of the late Bruno Capparilli, who preceded her in death on...
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Becky Leona Mays, 52

Becky Leona Mays, 52

Becky Leona Mays, 52, of Piney Point, MD passed away on June 10, 2017 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital Baltimore, MD, after battling Leukemia. Born on September 23, 1964 in Cheverly, MD. Becky married her best friend Randolph S. Mays (Randy) on July 23, 1993 and had one son Brian Russell Mays of Piney...
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Eric L McCamey

Eric L McCamey

Eric McCamey departed this earthly life on Friday, June 9, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 19, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD.
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James William Smith, Jr., (Jimmy)

James William Smith, Jr., (Jimmy)

James William Smith, Jr., (Jimmy), was called home by God, his beloved son, on Friday, June 9, 2017. He made his peaceful exit to be with his King. Jimmy born June 23, 1963 to the late James William Smith, Sr. and Mary Cecilia Smith in St. Mary’s County. Jimmy loved his family and friends....
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Julia A Arline

Julia A Arline

Julia Arline departed this earthly life on Friday, June 9, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 9:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72

Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72

Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72, of Huntingtown passed away June 8, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1944 in Washington, D.C., to Bernard Lester Sr. and Marie (Gleason) Collins. Bernie is survived by his wife Peggy Jean (Mauney) Godwin Collins of Huntingtown, daughter Deborah L. “Debbie” Godwin Grierson and husband...
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Ellen Ross Kurek, 90

Ellen Ross Kurek, 90, of St. Leonard, MD, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2017.She was a native of Calvert County born to the late James Perry and Marjorie Thomas Ross. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Adam Kurek and her son, Gerard W. Kurek. She is survived...
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Mark Dwayne Houston, 56

Mark Dwayne Houston, 56

Mark Dwayne Houston, of Camp Springs, MD passed on June 5, 2017 at the age of 56. Born in Savanah, GA son of Bernice Eloise and Fred Nelson Houston. Mark grew up in the Camp Springs area and graduated from Crossland High School, Class of 1978. He then attended college, where he met the...
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John Francis Shay, Jr., Esq., 61

John Francis Shay, Jr., Esq., 61

John Francis Shay, Jr., Esq., 61, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, after bravely battling cancer for three years. He was born on May 17, 1956, in Newburgh, NY, to Dr. John Francis Shay and Margretta (Hamill) Shay. He grew up in Suitland, MD. He was married to Margaret “Margie”...
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