Obituaries

Wayne F. Charles Lambert, 31,

Wayne F. Charles Lambert, 31,

Wayne F. Charles Lambert, 31, of Huntingtown passed away August 13, 2023. He was born July 15, 1992, to Michael and Linda Lambert. Wayne grew up in Huntingtown and graduated from Huntingtown High School in 2010 where he was a member of ROTC, swim team, and the track team. Following high school, he attended...
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Samantha Abigail Pfeiffer

Samantha Abigail Pfeiffer

Samantha Abigail Pfeiffer passed peacefully on Thursday August 10, 2023 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.  Despite being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as a child, she led an active, determined life full of love, friendship, and dedication to others. Born May 27, 1993, Samantha attended schools in St. Leonard and Prince Frederick, graduating from Calvert High...
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Cristin Sara Wyner

Cristin Sara Wyner

It is with a heavy heart announcing the death of Cristin Sara Wyner, 55, of Lusby, MD, who left this world on the 8th of August after fighting cancer for the last 10 years.  She did not lose her battle with cancer, instead she won and triumphed at life. Cristin was born on April 17th,...
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Peter G. Wharton

Peter G. Wharton

, an award-winning broadcast and broadband engineer whose culinary skills delighted guests at his homes in Washington, D.C., and overlooking Chesapeake Bay, died Aug. 9 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore from complications associated with treatment from a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Peter, 64, was born in Baltimore on June 18, 1959, and...
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Judy Wentz

Judy Wentz

Judy Wentz of Leonardtown, MD went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:41 PM, August 19, 2023, with family and friends at her side, following a five-year battle with lung cancer. Judy was born on Jan 30, 1948 in Lewistown, PA to Homer and Dorothy (Niman) May. who preceded her in death....
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Margaret Anita “Peggy” Barickman, 73,

Margaret Anita “Peggy” Barickman, 73,

Margaret Anita “Peggy” Barickman, 73, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away peacefully August 19, 2023 at her residence with her family at her bedside. She was born on March 8, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Matthew Cooper and Margaret Anita Bayne Cooper. She was a graduate of St. Michael’s Elementary School...
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Christine Margarete Echino, 72,

Christine Margarete Echino, 72,

Christine Margarete Echino, 72, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, with her family at her side. Chris was born on December 23, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to John Chayka and Margarete Gebhardt Chayka. After graduating from Suitland High School in 1969, Chris worked as a secretary for the Department...
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Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75,

Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75,

Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1948, to the late Ferdinand Joseph Tana and Lucia Dolores Rinaldi in Washington, DC. After graduating from Elizabeth Seton High School, Willie married Steven Franck on August 1, 1970, and together, they had 5...
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Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90,

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90,

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones On January 19, 1933, Gene was born to Alfred and Florence Mori in Washington DC. After graduating high school, he married his sweetheart and soon after joined the United States Airforce where he served in the...
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Betty Jo Lesko, 90,

Betty Jo Lesko, 90,

Betty Jo Lesko, 90, of California, MD passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 29, 1933, in Paducah, KY to the late Jasper Marvin Cook and Cora Mayhue Long Cook. She grew up in Granite City, IL, and graduated from...
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“Bob” Robert Stevens Currie

“Bob” Robert Stevens Currie

“Bob” Robert Stevens Currie peacefully passed away on August 13, 2023, near his home in Hollywood, MD. Born on July 24, 1940, to Ruth and Robert “Lang” Currie in Redwood City, California, he attended Sequoia High School before pursuing higher education at Menlo College and UC Berkeley, where he earned a master’s degree. Bob...
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Anthony Keith Noll, 61,

Anthony Keith Noll, 61,

Anthony Keith Noll, 61 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 16, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born on March 27, 1962 in Brentwood, Maryland to the late William Hoover Noll and Laura Virginia Inman Noll of Lewis, Delaware. Anthony took great pride in his 30-year career at the Naval...
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Scott Allan Williams, 54,

Scott  Allan Williams, 54,

Scott  Allan Williams, 54, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023. He was born August 21, 1968, in Virginia to the late Donald and Nancy Williams. Scott grew up in the Ft. Washington area, graduating from Friendly High School in 1986. Scott went on to obtain his degree in Criminal Justice. Scott began working...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Richard Pilkerton

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Richard Pilkerton

The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Richard “Ricky” Pilkerton. Ricky passed away with family by his side on Thursday August 17th. Ricky was a devoted Member of Hollywood VFD providing nearly 50 Years of service to this Community. Ricky joined the Hollywood VFD on January 15, 1974...
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr.

Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr.

It is with deepest regret that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr. Jay joined the department in 1975 and served until 1985 and rejoined in 2015. Jay was an active member at the time of death. As a...
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Robert Allyn Smith

Robert Allyn Smith

On this particular day, October 14th, 1951, no one could have expected such a jack of all trades to be born. He could build a whole building from the ground up. Explore the airwaves over ham radio. Build wonders out of wood or metal on his lathes. Jump from and or fly planes. As...
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Margaret Ruth Gettic, 91

Margaret Ruth Gettic, 91

Margaret Ruth Gettic May 1932 – Aug. 4 2023 Born in a log cabin in Bedford, County, PA., to a single mother. At age 1, Margaret’s Mother moved to Port Tobacco, Md. There Margaret’s Mother met and married Mr. Murphy, a Tobacco farmer. While there Margaret’s Mother had 2 other daughters, Margaret’s half sisters....
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William Mark “Bill” Resnick, 66,

William Mark “Bill” Resnick, 66,

William Mark “Bill” Resnick, 66, of Owings passed away August 8, 2023. Visitation Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736 Services Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:00 AM Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church 1601 W Mt Harmony Road...
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Carl Ireland Denton, 96,

Carl Ireland Denton, 96,

Carl Ireland Denton, 96, of Sunderland, MD passed away August 7, 2023 at his residence. Carl was born July 15, 1927 in Sunderland to Louise I. (Ireland) and Wilburn William Denton. He was raised in Sunderland and attended Calvert County Schools. He joined the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War....
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Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Randall, 77,

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Randall, 77,

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Randall, 77, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 5, 2023. She was born October 18, 1945 in Hillside, MD to Bernard Milton Sr. and Helen Mae (Dame) Shartzer. Bonnie grew up in Hillside and graduated from St. Ceceila Academy in 1963. She worked for the Department of Justice in Washington, DC...
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Paula Marie Catlett, 47,

Paula Marie Catlett, 47,

Paula Marie Catlett, 47, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2023.She was born on October 16, 1975 in Cheverly Maryland to Paul Joseph Catlett and the late Francenia Marie Pridham Catlett Capino. Paula attended Mt. Harmony Elementary, Northern Middle and Calvert High School, graduating in 1993. She...
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Albert William “Al” Trott, Jr., 54,

Albert William “Al” Trott, Jr., 54,

Albert William “Al” Trott, Jr., 54, of Lothian, MD passed away August 4, 2023. Al was born November 4, 1968 to Carolyn Ann (Moore) and Albert W. Trott, Sr. He was raised in Lothian and attended Tracey’s Elementary and Capital Christian Academy, and graduated from Southern High School in 1986. Al then attended Lincoln...
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Larry Lee Robey, Sr., 82,

Larry Lee Robey, Sr., 82,

Larry Lee Robey, Sr., 82, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 4, 2023. He was born July 18, 1941, in Washington, DC. Larry grew up in Brandywine and Suitland and graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1959. He married Jane Gregory in 1970 and they lived in Gambrills until moving to Chesapeake Beach...
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Charlene Smith Litz, 85,

Charlene Smith Litz, 85,

Charlene Smith Litz, 85, of Solomons, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1938 in Washington, DC to Charles and Florence Smith. When Charlene was in fifth grade, she gave a Valentine to the new boy, Bobby Litz, and their love story began! Charlene attended Anacostia High...
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Margaret Diane Rackey, 87,

Margaret Diane Rackey, 87,

Margaret Diane Rackey, 87, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on August 3, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD.  Margaret was born on May 2, 1936 to William and Alice Treese.  She was an avid baseball fan and really enjoyed to watch the Nationals, spend time with family and pets.  She was a firm believer...
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