Obituaries

William “Sonny” Lemuel Turner, Jr., 83,

William “Sonny” Lemuel Turner, Jr., 83,

William “Sonny” Lemuel Turner, Jr., 83, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on October 8, 2023, at the Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Born on October 14, 1939, in La Plata, MD, he was the son of the late William L. Turner, Sr. and Mary Agnes (Long) Turner. William graduated from Margaret Brent High School...
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Joseph Poole Kline also known as “Joe”, 40,

Joseph Poole Kline also known as “Joe”, 40,

Joseph Poole Kline also known as “Joe”, 40 of Lexington Park Maryland gained his wings on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Joe was born on August 24,1983 to Nancy Rowe Lattif and Edwin Jeffries Kline in Leonardtown, MD. He graduated from Great Mills High School then attended St Mary’s College. He met his life partner,...
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Philip Conner Burroughs Sr., 77,

Philip Conner Burroughs Sr., 77,

Philip Conner Burroughs Sr., 77, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on October 10, 2023. Phil was born on September 12, 1946, to the late Benjamin Stanley and Louise Alice Burroughs. As a graduate of the first graduating class of Chopticon High School, Phil spent the next 30 years working for the U.S. Government at...
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Kevin Qualters, age 63,

Kevin Qualters, age 63,

Kevin Qualters, age 63, of La Plata, MD, died surrounded by his loving family on October 3, 2023, after a brief illness. Mere words cannot express how much we loved Kevin and how much we will miss him, but we are grateful for the countless memories that we created with him. Kevin had a...
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Thelma “Geraldine” Windsor Cease

Thelma “Geraldine” Windsor Cease

Thelma “Geraldine” Windsor Cease of La Plata, Maryland, was born on November 30, 1935, to the late William Albert and Pansy Violet (Hutchinson) Windsor.  Thelma passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the age of 87.  Preceding Thelma in death was her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Dennis Cease, whom she married on...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady

Obituary: Thomas Walter “Tommy” Brady, 77, of Prince Frederick passed away October 9, 2023. He was born July 30, 1946, in Prince Frederick to William Roland and Ruth Virginia (Gibson) Brady. Tommy worked with his father building houses before going to work as a Forest Ranger with Department of Natural Resources, retiring after 35...
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Cecelia Louise Garner, 71,

Cecelia Louise Garner, 71,

Cecelia Louise Garner, 71, of Leonardtown, MD died September 23, 2023 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on February 1, 1952 in Washington, D.C., to the late William Lawrence and Elizabeth Anne Russell. Cecelia enjoyed playing bingo, taking care of her grandkids and spending time with her family and everyone else’s kids that came...
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Joseph Anthony Lusk, 60,

Joseph Anthony Lusk, 60,

Joseph Anthony Lusk, 60, of Hollywood, MD, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. On September 10, 1963, Joe was born to Joseph Cavallaro and Antonia Corrales in Elmira, NY. After he graduated from La Plata High School in 1981, he went on to join the Elevator Union Local 10...
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Frank Michael Santora, 85,

Frank Michael Santora, 85,

Frank Michael Santora, 85, a longtime resident of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 29, 1937, in New Jersey to Hugo R. Santora and Anna Speranza. Frank was employed as a sheet metal worker and member of the Sheet Metal Union Local 100...
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Joan M. Tornell

Joan M. Tornell

Joan M. Tornell of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at The Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons, Maryland. Joan was born on June 8, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Miami, Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in education, she married Gonzalo...
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Carlo Richard Schiazzi, 73

Carlo Richard Schiazzi, 73

Carlo Richard Schiazzi, 73, of Brandywine passed away September 18, 2023. He was born June 1, 1950, in Washington, DC to Nick and Lucy (DelVecchio) Schiazzi. Carlo was raised in Hillcrest Heights and graduated from Potomac High School in 1968, where he was known as “The Legend”. He worked as a truck driver with...
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Kevin James Fealy, 38, of Baltimore, MD passed away on September 17, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Visitation Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736   Services Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736...
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Jane Briggs Beddoe Wilcox

Jane Briggs Beddoe Wilcox

Jane Briggs Beddoe Wilcox of North Beach, Md., passed away peacefully in her home on September 15, 2023, surrounded by her three children, Marysa Wilcox Wambua of Orangeburg, N.Y., (husband Mathew Wambua), Julia Wilcox of Alexandria, Va., and Rick Wilcox (wife Emily Straight) of Alexandria, Va. She is also survived by four grandchildren Lilly...
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Myroslaw Kowalskyj, 97,

Myroslaw Kowalskyj, 97,

Myroslaw Kowalskyj, 97, of Dunkirk and formerly of Hoffman Estates, IL passed away September 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Eugenia Kowalskyj. Survived by children Oleh Kowalskyj (Irene) and Nadia Doerrler, grandchildren Terry and Lydia Kowalskyj and Michael Doerrler (Jessica), and great-grandchildren Benedict and Alexandria. A private service and interment...
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Barbara Jean Ward, 90,

Barbara Jean Ward, 90,

Barbara Jean Ward, 90, of Annapolis passed away September 8, 2023. Barbara was born on December 4, 1932 in Annapolis to Hubert and Violet (Walton) Tucker. Barbara grew up in Friendship and attended Southern High School. In 1952 she was married to John W. Ward and they resided in Friendship.  John and Barbara had...
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William Michael McFann, 26,

William Michael McFann, 26,

William Michael McFann, 26, of Piney Point, MD passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1997 in Leonardtown, MD to James William McFann of Piney Point, MD and Marion Lavenia (Nelson) Potter of Leland, NC. Michael was born and raised on St. George’s Island. He was a 2016 graduate...
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Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88,

Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88,

Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on September 18, 2023, with his son Tim and his wife Yvonne by his side. Harold was born on February 19, 1935, in Pomfret, MD to the late Joseph Anthony Huntt and Catherine Louise Langely. He was a graduate of LaPlata High School in...
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Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86,

Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86,

Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on September 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. On August 24, 1937, Jeanne was born to William “Sandy” and Ethel Ferrall in Washington, DC. She was raised in Waldorf and as a girl, enjoyed walking from her apartment to the movie theater to enjoy...
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Thomas Bowman Watts

Thomas Bowman Watts

Thomas Bowman Watts of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away on September 8, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born on August 5, 1947 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania to Donald Albert Watts and Gladys Elizabeth (Bowman) Watts. He spent his pivotal young years in Pennsylvania, spending much of his time in...
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Judith Ann Burns, 83,

Judith Ann Burns, 83,

Judith Ann Burns, 83, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at the Maples of Stoneleigh in Towson, MD. She was born on May 13, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Roland and Frances Burns. Judith made a career as a computer systems analyst. She worked for numerous contractors that provided...
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Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60,

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60,

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on June 17, 1963, to the late Curvin and Patricia Harbold (Dwyer) in Harrisburg, PA, but spent his entire life in Southern Maryland....
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James “Wilbur” Greene, 92,

James “Wilbur” Greene, 92,

James “Wilbur” Greene, 92, of Dameron, MD departed this earthly life on August 21, 2023, at home with  his family at his bedside. “Wilbur” affectionately known to family and friends was born on October 6, 1930 to the late Charles and Irene Marie Hawkins Greene. Upon graduating from Jarboesville High School, June 14, 1947,...
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Kevin Raley Norton

Kevin Raley Norton

Kevin Raley Norton, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Country Lakes. Mr. Norton was 59 years old. He was born to George Edward and Audrey Marie Raley Norton on October 21, 1963, in Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Norton grew up in Ridge and attended St. Michael’s School and...
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Jacy Brice Torres-Ponce, 22

Jacy Brice Torres-Ponce, 22

Jacy Brice Torres-Ponce, 22, of California, MD passed away on August 27, 2023. He was born on December 14, 2000 in Prince Frederick, MD to Jesus Torres and Alma Ponce-Hernandez of California, MD. Jacy is a 2019 graduate of Great Mills High School. In addition to his loving parents, Jesus and Alma, Jacy is...
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Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Senior Member George Lee Franklin

Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Senior Member George Lee Franklin

Obituary: George Lee Franklin, 84, of St. Inigoes MD passed away suddenly on August 28, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 22, 1939 at the National Homepathic Hospital in Washington D.C. to the late George Harold Franklin Jr. and Gladys Levina Hayden. George was a lifelong resident...
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