Obituaries

John Tillison Moreland, Jr, 71,

John Tillison Moreland, Jr, 71,

John Tillison Moreland, Jr, 71, of Deale passed away November 14, 2023. He was born December 31, 1951 to Winifred (Childs) and John T Moreland, Sr. in Cheverly, MD. He graduated from Southern High School. In 1970 he married Gayle Phipps and they made their home in Deale. John worked in construction as a...
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Roy William Altizer, 64,

Roy William Altizer, 64,

Roy William Altizer, 64, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away on November 13th, 2023. Roy was born on January 25, 1959 to George and Jane Altizer in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He had a happy and adventurous childhood and adolescence in southern Calvert County. After Roy graduated from Calvert High School in 1977, he went on...
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Joshua Henry Harris, 36,

Joshua Henry Harris, 36,

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joshua Henry Harris, 36, of Lusby, MD on November 12, 2023. A pillar of strength, love, and unwavering support, Josh was the epitome of the world’s best father to his beloved daughter, Leilah, who was his entire universe. Survived...
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Diana Ruth (Simmons) Wagner, 78,

Diana Ruth (Simmons) Wagner, 78,

Diana Ruth (Simmons) Wagner, 78, passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born on January 4, 1945, in Washington D.C., to Willie E. and Elsie Mae (Griffin) Simmons. Diana grew up in Hyattsville, MD attending Northwestern H.S. and then going to Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts where she met her husband of 57...
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Regina (Gina) Semel Flowers, age 73,

Regina (Gina) Semel Flowers, age 73,

Regina (Gina) Semel Flowers, age 73, passed away on November 10, 2023, in Charleston, WV. She was born on May 16, 1950. Gina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was kind to everyone she met and loved God as much as she loved her family. Gina is survived by her husband,...
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Raymond Stuart Smith, Jr., 58,

Raymond Stuart Smith, Jr., 58,

Raymond Stuart Smith, Jr., 58, of Owings, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 10, 2023. He was born January 6, 1965 in Washington, DC to Raymond Stuart Sr. and Patricia Ann (Ellis) Smith. Raymond grew up in Temple Hills, MD and attended Crossland High School. He spent his childhood...
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Victor Lien Chun Lee, 37,

Victor Lien Chun Lee, 37,

Victor Lien Chun Lee, 37, passed away on Thursday November 9th, 2023. Victor was born on February 3, 1986 in Fairfax, VA to his parents, Shih “Robert” Lee and Pin Lee. An avid runner and natural athlete, Victor took those skills to the track at McLean High School, where he excelled on the track...
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Margaret G. Hildebrandt

Margaret G. Hildebrandt

Margaret G. Hildebrandt passed away on November 8, 2023 at 96. Margaret was born on February 20, 1927, in Sunderland, MD. She moved to Indianapolis where she spent 20 years, spending summers in Sunderland with her grandmother until WWII. She moved to Maryland and attended Maryland Institute of Fine Arts. She married Philip Merrill...
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Edward Paul “Ed” Tutko, 81,

Edward Paul “Ed” Tutko, 81,

Edward Paul “Ed” Tutko, 81, of Bowie passed away November 8, 2023. He was born December 9, 1941, in Gallitzin, PA to John R. Sr. and Anna (Robatin) Tutko. Ed grew up in Gallitzin and moved to Maryland when he was 18. He married his wife Phyllis on June 10, 1977 and they lived...
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Michael Allen Coleman, 73,

Michael Allen Coleman, 73,

Michael Allen Coleman, 73, of Huntingtown passed away November 7, 2023 at his home. He was born October 20, 1950 in Prince George’s County to Forrest Allen and Betty Lou (Fitzwater) Coleman. Michael grew up in Mitchellville and attended Frederick Sasscer High School. He was drafted into the United States Army at 20 years...
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Anne Lorraine Wood, 80,

Anne Lorraine Wood, 80,

Anne Lorraine Wood, 80, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Anne was born in Washington, D.C., on July 17, 1943, to the late Francis Leer and Margaret Augusta McAlwee. Anne’s heart of gold led her to...
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Scott Marvin Bernich, 46,

Scott Marvin Bernich, 46,

Scott Marvin Bernich, 46, of California, Maryland passed away suddenly on November 4, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in New Jersey, he was the loving son of Ernest A. Bernich and the late Liv Torgersen Bernich. Scott was a deeply rooted family man and a devoted friend to...
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Oliver Raymond Kangas, 88,

Oliver Raymond Kangas, 88,

Oliver Raymond Kangas, 88 of Solomons, MD passed away on November 4, 2023 at Asbury Solomons, MD. He was born on August 14, 1935 in Wisconsin to the late Oliver Nickolai Kangas and Anna Simaitis Kangas. Oliver grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin along the banks of lake Michigan and served in the Marine Corp...
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Mary Janet “Jody” Gray, 78,

Mary Janet “Jody” Gray, 78,

Mary Janet “Jody” Gray, age 78, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Leonardtown, MD. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Elmer and eldest daughter Frances, and survived by her daughter Carol Bowles (Greg), two grandchildren Josephine Sinclair (Josh), and Gregory Bowles, and great granddaughter...
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Georgius Michael Demitrius Sotiropoulos (Mikey)

Georgius Michael Demitrius Sotiropoulos (Mikey)

Georgius Michael Demitrius Sotiropoulos (Mikey) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home with his devoted mother and stepfather by his side. Michael, or Mikey, as his mother called him, was born on December 22, 1963 in Takoma Park, Maryland, to his mother Lynn and his father, Demitrius Sotiropoulos. He was a...
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Robert B. Davis (Bob), age 87,

Robert B. Davis (Bob), age 87,

Robert B. Davis (Bob), age 87, joined his loving wife Joyce, on November 3, 2023, surrounded by his family in Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his children Joni Cummins, (David) and Scott Davis, (Rhonda), four beautiful granddaughters Shannon Sappe (Levi), Sarah Davis, Jenny Davis and Miaela Thomas. Two great grandchildren Aldo and Sura...
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Gary Bruce Dicks, 79,

Gary Bruce Dicks, 79,

Gary Bruce Dicks, 79 of California, MD passed away on November 5, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 23, 1944 in Dunbar Township, PA to the late George Dicks and Jeanne Marshall Dicks. Upon graduation from high school Gary enlisted...
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Robert Lee “Bob” Yarber, 92,

Robert Lee “Bob” Yarber, 92,

Robert Lee “Bob” Yarber, 92 of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on November 5, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 19, 1930 in Banner Elk, N.C. to the late Lorse A. Yarber and Ruth Calvert Yarber. Bob married the love of his life, Betty...
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Rhea Frances Cosgrove, 74,

Rhea Frances Cosgrove, 74,

Rhea Frances Cosgrove, 74, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 4, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Waller Air Force Base, Trinadad on April 19, 1949 to the late William Wolfendon and Rita Collins Wolfendon. On September 18, 1971...
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Todd Lee Goldsmith, 47,

Todd Lee Goldsmith, 47,

Todd Lee Goldsmith, 47, of California, MD, passed away on November 5, 2023, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on October 20, 1976, in La Plata, MD to Garfield and Catherine Goldsmith. After graduating from Laplata High School in 1995, he began working at Capital Hill in D.C. as a...
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John Francis Adams Jr.

John Francis Adams Jr.

John Francis Adams Jr. December 10, 1967 – November 3, 2023 John Francis Adams Jr. 55 of Waldorf, Md. passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home. John was born December 10, 1967, in LaPlata, Md. He was the son of the late John Francis Adams Sr. and Bessie Louise Adams. He...
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Kelley Cabot Letcher

Kelley Cabot Letcher

Kelley Cabot Letcher, of Brandywine, MD, aged 63, passed away on November 11, 2023, at his home. Born on September 6, 1960, to Bernard Letcher and the late Dorothy Ann Nibert. After graduating from high school, Kelley completed some college and then joined the United States Army. After his time in the Army, he...
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Gayle “GiGi” Rick Paust, 79,

Gayle “GiGi” Rick Paust, 79,

Gayle “GiGi” Rick Paust, 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away November 6, 2023 at her home with her loving husband by her side. Born April 20, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the loving daughter of the late Walter Henry Rick and Evelyn Land McKnight, and stepdaughter to the late William Richards McKnight. Gayle...
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William Edward Dyson

William Edward Dyson

William Edward Dyson departed this earthly life on November 2, 2023, in Callaway, MD. William was born to Francis Green and Mary Dyson on August 22, 1963 in Helen, MD. He was affectionately known to close relatives as “Eddie.” As a youngster William was always quiet and he remained that way in his adult...
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Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member William Pinkney

Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member William Pinkney

“The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and Westlake Station 12 Fire & EMS deeply regret to announce the passing of Lifetime Member William Pinkney. William dedicated over 30 years to our department. William dedicated over 30 years to the department and will be greatly missed. Please keep his family, friends, and members in your thoughts...
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