Obituaries

Robert Allen “Al” Newman, 64,

Robert Allen “Al” Newman, 64,

Robert Allen “Al” Newman, 64, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away Christmas Day, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 25, 1961, in Washington, D.C., to Ruth Jean (Fields) and George Edward Newman. Al attended Huntingtown Elementary, and Calvert Junior High School, and spent his younger years living between both North Carolina and...
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Theresa Graf, 88,

Theresa Graf, 88,

Theresa Graf, 88, of Capitol Heights passed away December 21, 2025. She was born October 2, 1937, in Budapest, Hungary to Imre Horvath and Julia Szent Marjai. Theresa was raised in Budapest and her family escaped during the Revolution in 1956, moving to Austria for a year before coming to the United States. Her...
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Joseph Edward Fitzpatrick, 93,

Joseph Edward Fitzpatrick, 93,

Joseph Edward Fitzpatrick, 93, of Charlotte Hall passed away December 20, 2025. He was born February 28, 1932, in Collier, PA to William and Annie (Manley) Fitzpatrick. Joe grew up in the Collier subdivision of Union Town, PA. He joined the United States Navy in 1950 and retired as Chief Petty Officer in 1968....
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Evia June Cox, 104,

Evia June Cox, 104,

Evia June Cox, 104, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on December 20, 2025 in Prince Frederick, MD. Evia June Cox, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 at the remarkable age of 104. June was born on June 21, 1921, in Indian Valley, Virginia to...
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Charlotte Ann (Francis) Rank, 83,

Charlotte Ann (Francis) Rank, 83,

Charlotte Ann (Francis) Rank, 83, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, following a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on October 6, 1942, in Russia, Ohio, to the late Charles Leo and Louise Katherine (Bender) Francis. Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband...
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Gail Robin Iannucci, 67,

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67,

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67, of Dunkirk passed away December 18, 2025. She was born February 3, 1958 in Washington, DC to Lee Clyde and Oney Evelyn (Phipps) Price. Gail grew up in Hillside, MD, just outside of Washington, DC and attended Suitland High School. She worked in data entry for the Food and Drug...
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Brittney Ann Burnette-Bowman, 35,

Brittney Ann Burnette-Bowman, 35,

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Brittney Ann Burnette-Bowman, 35, of Lusby Maryland who passed away at her home on December 14, 2025. Born on October 9, 1990 in Clinton, Maryland, she was the daughter of Tiffiny Jean Knight and Gary Michael Knight. Brittney was a devoted mother to...
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Cara Lee Naumoff, 62,

Cara Lee Naumoff, 62,

Cara Lee Naumoff, 62, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on December 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 21, 1962, in Prince George’s County to Janice Marie (Bell) and Harry Joseph Lohman. Cara grew up in Accokeek, Maryland, and attended Gwynn Park High School, graduating class of 1980. She then...
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Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80,

Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80,

Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80, of Fairfax, VA passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 at the Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater, MD. Renie was born on February 26, 1945 in Roanoke, VA. She earned her B.S. from Longwood College and later a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Renie enjoyed a fulfilling career helping people – she first started...
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Pamela Norris Lee

Pamela Norris Lee

Pamela Norris Lee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Washington, D.C., she grew up in College Park, MD, where she developed strong roots that stayed with her throughout her life. After marrying the...
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Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69,

Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69,

Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a loving father and grandfather, affectionately known to his family as “Pop Pop.” His greatest joy in life was his family and...
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Dana Mary Jackson, 75,

Dana Mary Jackson, 75,

Dana Mary Jackson, 75, of Lusby, Maryland, and formerly of Bedford, Virginia, entered the Lord’s care on December 10, 2025. Dana was born on January 7, 1950, in Washington, DC to the late Benjamin Leroy Russell and Retha Eilleen Perry. She is survived by her devoted husband, Donald Jackson, and her beloved family: daughters...
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Mollie Barrow

Mollie Barrow

Mollie Barrow, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on February 23, 1960, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret O’Grady. Mollie lived life with a deep appreciation for the things she loved most—rock and roll music, her animals, and the time...
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Michael C. Tippett

Michael C. Tippett

After a major heart attack and a blocked artery in September 2025 — commonly called “the widow-maker,” Michael Tippett survived to spend another three months with his family. He passed away on December 13, 2025. Michael C. Tippett was born on November 27, 1939, to Rosalee V. and G. Tabor Tippett. He was number...
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Gail Robin Iannucci, 67

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67, of Dunkirk passed away December 18, 2025. She was born February 3, 1958 in Washington, DC to Lee Clyde and Oney Evelyn (Phipps) Price. Gail grew up in Hillside, MD, just outside of Washington, DC and attended Suitland High School. She worked in data entry for the Food and Drug...
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Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn, 90

Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn, 90

Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn, 90, of McLean, VA, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the family’s home on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Claire was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church in McLean for almost 60 years. She...
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Barbara (Schwallenberg) Cantin

Barbara (Schwallenberg) Cantin

Barbara (Schwallenberg) Cantin was born February 1, 1934, in Annapolis Md. to the late William Clyde and Amelia (Rupp) Schwallenberg, Sr. Barbara lived most of her life in Huntingtown Md. She attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated in 1952 from the “old” Calvert High School. Barbara resided and worked for four and a...
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Charles Gregory “Greg” Buckmaster

Charles Gregory “Greg” Buckmaster

Charles Gregory “Greg” Buckmaster passed away December 14, 2025 surrounded by family. Greg was born August 7, 1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to Susan Marie (Graham) and Charles M. Buckmaster. He was raised in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Calvert High School. He served in the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, from December 4, 1968...
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James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62, of North Beach passed away December 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born July 5, 1963 in Maryland to James Parks, Sr. and Thelma Pearl (Greer) Blevins. Jimmy grew up in Taylors Valley Tennessee and White Top Mountain in Virginia before moving to Maryland and graduating...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Mourns the loss of Past President Mary C. “Peggy” Lee

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Mourns the loss of Past President Mary C. “Peggy” Lee

Mary Ellen Caywood “Peggy” Lee, 91 of Mechanicsville, MD died December 6, 2025, in Lexington Park, MD with her loved ones by her side. Born November 6, 1934 in Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Grace Raley Caywood and Alexander Caywood. She was preceded in death...
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Hollywood VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member, George R. Thompson

Hollywood VFD Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member, George R. Thompson

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of Past President and life member George R. Thompson. George began his fire service career as a Probationary Active Member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department on April 9, 1964, after serving seven years...
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Marion Paddy-Bruzzese (nee Orndorff)

Marion Paddy-Bruzzese (nee Orndorff)

Marion Paddy-Bruzzese (nee Orndorff) of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on December 8, 2025, at her home. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Bruzzese, III. Daughter of the late Elsie G. & Stewart J. Orndorff. Family and friends may call at the Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, MD, on Friday December 12, from 10:00 A.M. to...
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Thomas Stanley Rosnage, 77,

Thomas Stanley Rosnage, 77,

Thomas Stanley Rosnage, 77, of Prince Frederick passed away December 7, 2025. A full obituary will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that people bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots allowing him to continue in his Santa to the viewing and service. Toys can also be dropped off to Huntingtown...
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James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62,

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62,

James Parks “Jimmy” Blevins, Jr., 62, of North Beach passed away December 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born July 5, 1963 in Maryland to James Parks, Sr. and Thelma Pearl (Greer) Blevins. Jimmy grew up in Taylors Valley Tennessee and White Top Mountain in Virginia before moving to Maryland and graduating...
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Hattie Louise Rickett

Hattie Louise Rickett

Hattie Louise Rickett, longtime resident of Prince Frederick passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2025 at the age of 93. Hattie was born on June 28th, 1932 to Thomas and Louise Stallings. She is proceeded in death by her parents,  brother Robert Hughes (Edna), and sister Mary Lucy Chaney (Frederick). She is survived by...
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