Obituaries

Donald “Don” Robert Pobst, 80, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on August 18, 2017. Don was born on December 22, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Robert Pobst and the late Agnes Scherer Pobst. Don is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith Ann Mindrup Pobst, his sons, Gregory and Kenneth...
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Roy Baden Hollingsworth, age 74 of Waldorf, Maryland, died August 24, 2017 at Bridgepoint Hospital in Washington, DC. Roy was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1967-1969 (Vietnam era). He worked as a Logistics Specialist with the Department of Defense for 32 years and was a member of First Baptist...
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Lena Dorothy Toder, age 94 of White Plains, Maryland (formerly of New York and Seat Pleasant, Maryland) died August 23, 2017 at her residence with Hospice. Lena was a Retail Cashier with Grand Union Grocery and A&P Grocery for 35 plus years. She was of the Methodist faith who enjoyed gardening, including growing vegetables,...
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Juliann Patricia Leginze, age 73 of Brandywine, Maryland, died August 21, 2017 at her residence with Hospice. Juliann was an Office Manager for 25 years at Hawkins Electric Company in College Park, Maryland and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Waldorf, Maryland. She was the daughter of Steven J. Cabala and...
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Alma Lou Hardin, age 89 of La Plata, Maryland, died August 20, 2017 at Sagepoint Senior Living in La Plata, Maryland. Daughter of Elbert Shively and Nannie Baird Shively. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Gasparovic. Friends received on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 12:30PM until time of Funeral Service at 2PM at...
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George Thomas Kenney, age 76, of Fort Washington, MD, died on August 19, 2017 at Prince George’s General Hospital in Cheverly, MD. George was a D.C. Firefighter for 33 years and a Member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD. He was a lifelong resident of the D.C. metropolitan area and a...
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Logan Wayne McCune, age four months, of La Plata, Maryland, died August 19, 2017 suddenly at home. Logan was the son of Steven Paul McCune, Jr. and Hannah Marie McCalla McCune; brother of Natalie Marie, Evelyn Colette, and Madelyn Claire McCune; grandson of Steven P. and Candace McCune, Sr. and David and Sarah McCalla....
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Robert Kermit Hayden III, better known as Bobby, left this world on August 19, 2017 the way he lived life, fast and not so gently. He was born on July 8, 1971 in La Plata, Maryland to Mary Ann Hayden and the late Robert Kermit Hayden, Jr. He was a talented diesel mechanic, strong...
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Joseph R. Stotesbury, age 101, of La Plata, MD, passed away at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on August 19, 2017 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Pantego (Pike Road), NC, the fourth of nine children born to the late Joseph L. Stotesbury and Annie S. Davis Stotesbury. He...
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Alma Ruth Rawlings, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at her residence in Mechanicsville on August 22, 2017. Alma was born to the late Carl E. Williams, Sr. and the late Nelda McMannis-Williams in Bayard, WV on December 20, 1940. Alma was an Ordained Deacon, volunteer with Meals on Wheels, taught Bible School. She...
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Charles; lovingly known as poppy passed away on Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Kennedy Norris and Mary Hilda Abell-Norris. He is survived by his wife Agnes of 62 years, both were lifelong St. Mary’s County,...
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Philip Alfred “Al” Gatton, 85 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 19, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 11, 1932 in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Louise Gatton and Philip Dominic Gatton. Al was the loving husband of the late Jeanne Sunderland Gatton, whom he married on...
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Wm. Everett Gatton, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from St. Clements Shores passed away on August 19, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on October 26, 1926 in Avenue, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Louise Gatton and Philip Dominic Gatton. Everett was the loving husband of Cecilia Regina Gatton, whom he...
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Peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Mae Esther Bethea departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Galilee Baptist Church 2101 Shadyside Ave. Suitland, MD 20746. Interment will follow.
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Peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Carolyn Lorraine Dyson departed this earthly life. Services for Ms. Dyson are pending. The family would greatly appreciate monetary donations to help with funeral expenses. Donations may be made directly to Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home via cashier’s check, cash or credit card. No personal checks will be accepted.
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Suddenly on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Jonathon Matthew Hall departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow.
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Peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 Jason C. Stapleton passed away in Anne Arundel, Maryland. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment Private.
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Anelyn Lusanea Ropisan, 58, of Waldorf, Maryland, formerly of Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines passed away peacefully at home in Waldorf on August 17, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at Huntt Funeral Home in Waldorf, Maryland on August 23, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held...
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Barbara Sherrick Ellis Grubaugh, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on November 29, 1941 in Kodiak, Alaska to the late Ward H. Ellis and the late Jean Barbara Shaw Ellis. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved...
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Melvin Bernard Thompson, 62 of Millpoint Shores, Maddox., MD, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Interment will be private.
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Thomas Elliott “Tom” Gauchat, 68 of Solomons, MD and formerly of California, MD passed away on August 20, 2017 in Solomons, MD. He was born on March 6, 1949 in Fort Belvoir, VA to the late Rosemary Elliott and John Frederick Gauchat. Tom graduated from Great Mills High Scholl in 1967 and eventually went...
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Meagher, 89, of Lusby, Maryland passed away August 15, 2017 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on September 30, 1927 in Washington DC to the late Christian and Helen Lanigan Wohlgemuth. Pat was a long time and active resident of Calvert County where she was a founding administrator and teacher...
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John Bernard Seipp, 82, of Broomes Island, MD passed away August 17, 2017 at Burnett Calvert Hospice House. John was born June 11, 1935 in Capitol Heights, MD to LeRoy Edward Sr. and Mary Agnes (Cain) Seipp. He graduated from Suitland High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force August 15, 1955....
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Rita Irgard Short, 68, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away at her home on August 16, 2017. Rita was born in Vienna, Austria on July 14, 1949 to the late Earl W. Phillips and Anna Priesinger. Rita retired from the Prince George’s County School Board as a cafeteria worker. She enjoyed cooking and baking,...
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John A. Bubner of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at the age of 67. He was born on June 18, 1950, in Garret, PA, to Pansy E. (Hostetler) and Stephen F. Bubner. He was the beloved husband of Debra S. (Page) Bubner. In January, 2017, they celebrated their 46th wedding...
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