Obituaries

Edward John “Jake” Fowler, Jr., 85

Edward John “Jake” Fowler, Jr., 85

Edward John “Jake” Fowler, Jr., 85 passed away April 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. He was born June 17, 1931 in Calvert County to Edward John, Sr. and Bernice (Stallings) Fowler. Jake was raised in Calvert County and worked on family farms. He was a lifelong carpenter, working primarily with Stallings Brothers Carpentry and...
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John Wayne Hooper, 72

John Wayne Hooper, 72

John Wayne Hooper, 72, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on April 3, 2017, in Prince Frederick, MD, surrounded by his beloved family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. “Johnny” was born in Prince Frederick MD to Annie and the late John Hooper on October 9, 1944 in Prince Frederick MD. He graduated...
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Michael Allen Morris, 49

Michael Allen Morris, 49

Michael Allen Morris passed away on Friday, April 7th in La Plata at the age of 49. He was born on October 14th, 1967 in Washington, DC, the son of Clyde Wayne Morris and Rebecca Faye (Malone) Morris. He is predeceased by his father, Wayne, and is survived by his wonderful mother, Rebecca, his...
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Patricia Ann Seaquist, 66

Patricia Ann Seaquist, 66

Patricia Ann Seaquist, 66, of Waldorf, MD, passed away at home on April 1, 2017. Patricia was born in Tacoma, Washington, on January 20, 1951, into the military family of the late Navy Corpsman John D. Erpenbach and Maureen McGowan. She spent her youth traversing the country from east to west, according to her...
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Ronnie Wayne Quesenberry, Sr., 60

Ronnie Wayne Quesenberry, Sr., 60

Ronnie Wayne Quesenberry, Sr., 60, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away April 2, 2017 at Burnett-Calvert Hospice House surrounded by his family after a hard battle with Stage 4 Stomach Cancer. He was born on June 27, 1956 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late James A. and Frances P. Quesenberry. Ronnie graduated...
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Evelyn Louise Bell, 86

Evelyn Louise Bell, 86

Evelyn Louise Bell, 86 of Lusby, MD passed away on April 1, 2017 in Solomons, MD. She was born on February 21, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Elsie J. and Robert L. Satterfield.  She was the loving wife to Lester “Buddy” Bell whom preceded her in death in 2009. Evelyn graduated from...
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William Milton Weaver, 82

William Milton Weaver, 82

William Milton Weaver, known by most as “Bill” or “Coach”, 83 of California MD passed away on March 26, 2017 in Washington, DC. He was born on March 24, 1934 in Altoona, PA to the late Harry and Alverta Ferguson Weaver. He was the beloved husband to Joan B. Weaver. Bill graduated from Altoona...
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George William Taylor, 73

George William Taylor, 73

George William Taylor, 73, of Hollywood, MD, passed away at home on March 27, 2017. Born on February 9, 1944 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Hildred Burke Gleason, and George Thomas (Barney) Taylor. George was the loving husband of Margaret Gass Taylor whom he married on November 18, 1988...
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Rebecca “Becky” Alice Owen Edwards, 87

Rebecca “Becky” Alice Owen Edwards, 87

Rebecca “Becky” Alice Owen Edwards, 87, of St. Inigoes, MD formerly from Accokeek, MD passed away on March 20, 2017 in Clinton, MD. Born on April 25, 1929 in Halifax, County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Alice Irby Owen and George Edward Owen. Becky was the loving wife of the...
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Mary Esther Pilkerton Walter, 83

Mary Esther Pilkerton Walter, 83

Mary Esther Pilkerton Walter, 83, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by her devoted family. She was born in Oxon Hill, Maryland on May 25, 1933 where she grew up with her beloved older sister, Gloria Pilkerton Madison and her parents Annie (Stone) and John...
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James Daniel “Danny” Bell, 76

James Daniel “Danny” Bell, 76

James Daniel “Danny” Bell, 76 of Benedict, MD, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Hospice House of Charles County MD. Danny was born in Pisgah, MD and attended La Plata High School in La Plata, MD, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. Danny was a retired Iron Worker (32 years) and a...
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Joseph Melvin “Joe” Blair, Sr., 82

Joseph Melvin “Joe” Blair, Sr., 82

Joseph Melvin “Joe” Blair, Sr., 82, of Bushwood, MD passed away on March 30, 2017 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. He was born on June 23, 1934 in River Springs, MD to the late Walter Rayner Blair and Mary Gladys Bailey Blair. He attended Holy Angels, Leonard Hall Naval Academy and graduated from St....
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Dennis Wayne Austin, 62

Dennis Wayne Austin, 62

Dennis Wayne Austin, 62, of Mechanicsville, MD died on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 9, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Anna Mae Austin and the late Raymond E. Austin. He was a foreman for Steamfitters’ Local 602, retiring in 2009....
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Steven Andrew “Steve” Thorne, 65

Steven Andrew “Steve” Thorne, 65

Steven Andrew “Steve” Thorne, 65, of Hughesville, Maryland passed away on March 27, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Steve was born in Bethesda to the late Charles L. Thorne II and the late Mary Raffo Gaudia. Steve is survived by his wife, Sandra, his brother, Charles L. “Joe Joe” Thorne III, his brother in...
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Robert G. “Bob” Robey, Sr., 80

Robert G. “Bob” Robey, Sr., 80

Robert G. “Bob” Robey, Sr. died on March 30, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 80 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Grace Margaret Robey. He is survived by two sons Robert (Lisa) Robey, Jr. Of Leesburg, VA and Ronald (Alejandra) Robey of Frederick, MD;...
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Clifford Dennison, 79

Clifford Dennison, 79

Clifford Dennison, 79 of La Plata, Maryland, died March 29, 2017. Clifford was born on February 11, 1938 in Marion, Virginia. He married Reba on November 4, 1961. He was a retired Equipment Operator with Operating Engineers Local 77 (54 years). He loved being with family and friends, being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...
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John “Bubby” Collins, 34

John “Bubby” Collins, 34

John “Bubby” Collins, 34,of Lusby, MD passed away Friday March 24, 2017, from a tragic accident in Prince Frederick, Maryland. John was loved by many for his huge personality, infectious smile, and true heart. He brought so many laughter, excitement, and love. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. We will...
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Jennifer Rebecca “Jenny” Randles, 50

Jennifer Rebecca “Jenny” Randles, 50

Jennifer Rebecca “Jenny” Randles, 50, of California, MD died March 27, 2016 at her residence. Born December 5, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Joan (Ravicini) Randles and William J. Randles. Jenny graduated from Calvert High School in 1985 and from Frostburg State College in 1989. She was a registered nurse....
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Debra Aline Ann Fox, 61

Debra Aline Ann Fox, 61

Debra Aline Ann Fox, 61, of Odenton passed away March 29, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1955 in Annapolis to Edward and Joyce (Mulford) Taylor. Debbie was raised in Bowie and graduated from Bowie High School. She was employed as a key punch operator at Singer Link, and...
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Father Fredrick Thomas Crowley

Father Fredrick Thomas Crowley

Father Fredrick Thomas Crowley, of Susquehanna, PA Father Thomas Crowley passed away after an extended illness at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was predeceased by his Parents Fredrick and Jane Crowley, and Brother Dick Crowley. Father Crowley was born in Susquehanna, PA and graduated from Laurel Hill Academy in 1968. Continuing his...
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Edward Daniel “Danny” Scanlon, Sr., 58

Edward Daniel “Danny” Scanlon, Sr., 58

Edward Daniel “Danny” Scanlon, Sr., 58, of Huntingtown passed away peacefully March 29, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1959 in Washington, DC to Thomas Joseph and Joan (Tavarozzo) Scanlon. Danny married Mary Lineberry on December 12, 1981. He was employed as a construction superintendent with various construction companies. Danny was...
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John Gerald Burian, 60

John Gerald Burian, 60

John Gerald Burian, 60, of Waldorf, MD passed away on March 27, 2017 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born in New York, NY on October 15, 1956 to John E. Burian and the late Blanche Berta Kuthan Burian, John is also survived by his wife, Loann J. VanBilliard Burian; daughters, Kara...
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Mary E. Judge, 87

Mary E. Judge, 87

Mary E. Judge, 87, of Owings, MD on Thursday March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Munster, PA a daughter of the late Jird I. and Alma (Behe) Stephens. She was the beloved wife of the late James L. Judge who passed in 2007. She worked as...
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Albert Ritchie Warner, 84

Albert Ritchie Warner, 84

Albert Ritchie Warner, 84 of Lusby, MD, passed away on March 25, 2017 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick, MD. Born July 23, 1932 in Taylorsville, MD, he was the son of the late Urih Sylvester Warner and Marie Gertrude (Newsbaum) Warner. Albert is survived by his daughters, Joan Beltz of Lusby,...
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Joanne Marie Walton, 68

Joanne Marie Walton, 68

Joanne Marie Walton, 68, of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 24, 2017 in Annapolis. She was born December 4, 1948 in Washington, D.C., to Donald and Margaret (Lowe) Liming. Joanne was raised in Colmar Manor and Palmer Park, MD. She attended St. Margaret’s in Seat Pleasant and graduated from Suitland High School. She spent...
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