Obituaries

Samuel Richard Buckmaster, Jr. (Ricky),

Samuel Richard Buckmaster, Jr. (Ricky),

Samuel Richard Buckmaster, Jr. (Ricky), of Prince Frederick passed away June 3, 2023. He was born July 1, 1961 in Prince Frederick to parents Sammy and Norma Buckmaster. Ricky graduated from Calvert High School and went on to work for the state of Maryland for 32 years. He will be greatly missed by his...
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Stephen Patrick “Steve” Sullivan, 58,

Stephen Patrick “Steve” Sullivan, 58,

Stephen Patrick “Steve” Sullivan, 58, of Chesapeake Beach passed away June 1, 2023. He was born August 15, 1964 in Bethesda to Kenneth Miller Sr. and Donna Jean (Shumaker) Sullivan. Steve grew up in Bethesda and moved with his family to Sunderland in 1977. He graduated from Northern High School. Steve worked for his...
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Michael (Mike) Bodart 61,

Michael (Mike) Bodart 61,

Michael (Mike) Bodart 61, passed away on May 31st 2023 in the comfort of his home in Maryland. He is survived by his parents Myron and Shirley Bodart of Green Bay, WI, wife & soulmate Pam Bodart; his sons Alex Bodart and wife Ashley Bodart of Odenton, MD and Jake Bodart and his partner...
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Kenneth Allen “Ken” Miller, Sr., 82,

Kenneth Allen “Ken” Miller, Sr., 82,

Kenneth Allen “Ken” Miller, Sr., 82, of Owings passed away May 30, 2023. He was born May 8, 1941, in Washington, DC to Harold Burt and Corinne Gardner (Willey) Miller. Ken was raised in DC, the youngest of three children. Ken graduated from Chamberlain Vocational in 1960 and later graduated from the University of...
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John (Johnny) Francis Wood, Jr

John (Johnny) Francis Wood, Jr

John (Johnny) Francis Wood, Jr of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at home surrounded by his family, on June 9, 2023. Johnny was the son of the late Genevieve Mattingly Wood and John Francis Wood, Sr. Johnny was the loving husband of Barbara Ann Wood, whom he married on November 25, 1954 in Immaculate Conception...
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Jaleisa Lynn Wilcox, 33,

Jaleisa Lynn Wilcox, 33,

Jaleisa Lynn Wilcox, 33, of Lusby, MD, passed away on May 31, 2023. Her death was completely unexpected, leaving the family devastated and deeply saddened by her loss. Jaleisa was born on February 7, 1990, to Anthony Palmer and Lucinda Wilcox in Ft. Myers, FL. After Jaleisa graduated from Cape Coral High, she moved...
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Patrick Wayne Wood, 56,

Patrick Wayne Wood, 56,

Patrick Wayne Wood, 56 of Mechanicsville, MD passed on June 5, 2023 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. He was born on May 22, 1967 in Leonardtown Maryland to the late Joseph Schmidt Wood, Jr. and Dorothy Jean (Faunce) Wood. Patrick attended Leonardtown High School. He worked in the home improvement...
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Michael Glenn Whitney, age 48,

Michael Glenn Whitney, age 48,

Michael Glenn Whitney, age 48, passed away on June 5, 2023. Michael was born on February 15, 1975 in Orange Park, Florida. Since 1979 Michael was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He attended St. Mary’s County Public Schools, graduating from Leonardtown High School in 1993, lettering in golf, tennis and basketball....
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Mary “Robin” McGolrick, 61

Mary “Robin” McGolrick, 61

Mary “Robin” McGolrick, 61, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at home surrounded by family after her 10-year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Robin was born December 25, 1961, in Leonardtown, Maryland, to the late Thomas M. Dillow and Patricia VanSise Dillow. She was the second youngest of seven children who spent...
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Potomac Heights VFD&RS Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member James “Willie” Williams

Potomac Heights VFD&RS Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member James “Willie” Williams

Funeral Arrangements for Potomac Heights VFD&RS Life Member, James “Willie” Williams. The family will receive friends at Potomac Heights VFD&RS (73 Glymont Road, Indian Head, MD) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 from 2-4 PM and again at 6PM with Firemen’s Prayers beginning at 7PM. A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held...
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Brian Tierney

Brian Tierney

Brian Tierney passed away suddenly at his home on May 25th, just a few months shy of full retirement from his position as a Logistics Program Manager at Naval Air Systems Command.  Brian dedicated his professional career to supporting the naval aviation mission and his shipmates worldwide. He joined the Navy in 1975, serving...
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Christina Strongosky Hudack, 89,

Christina Strongosky Hudack, 89,

Christina Strongosky Hudack, 89, of Upper Marlboro and formerly of Camp Springs passed away May 25, 2023. She was born May 7, 1934 in Central City, PA to Nicholas and Christina Strongosky. Christina was raised in Central City and graduated from Shade High School. She married John Hudack on November 24, 1956 and they...
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Thomas Lee Tucker, 58,

Thomas Lee Tucker, 58,

Thomas Lee Tucker, 58, passed away May 24, 2023. He was born June 24, 1964. Lee is survived by his sister Debbie Wolf (Vernon), sister Laurie Tucker Amster, brother Joseph” Grant” Tucker and his step daughters Carrie Friedman, and Christina Proctor (Wayne). He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Velma and...
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Virginia Emily Gibson, 92,

Virginia Emily Gibson, 92,

Virginia Emily Gibson, 92, of Owings passed away May 24, 2023 in Prince Frederick. She was born April 24, 1931 in Bristol, MD to Luke and Virginia “Annie” (Stallings) Grierson. She attended school in Anne Arundel County and married Robert Eugene Gibson on January 10, 1948 in Forestville, MD. Virginia was a devoted wife,...
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Willard Conley Hall, 87,

Willard Conley Hall, 87,

Willard Conley Hall, 87, of Waldorf, MD passed away May 23, 2023. He was born December 24, 1935 to Annie Caroline (Sturdivant) and Conley William Hall in Second Creek, WV, at home atop Trent Mountain. He moved with his family in 1941 to Calvert County where he attended public school, and graduated from Calvert...
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Chad Martin Buckler, 47,

Chad Martin Buckler, 47,

Chad Martin Buckler, 47, of Huntingtown passed away May 23, 2023. He was born May 4, 1976 in Cheverly to James Martin and Dianne Amy (Tucker) Buckler. Chad grew up in Huntingtown and graduated from Northern High School in 1994. He worked as a safety foreman for the Architect of the Capitol before going...
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Rosalind Maria Robertson Allen “Ros”, Age 57

Rosalind Maria Robertson Allen “Ros”, Age 57

Rosalind Maria Robertson Allen “Ros”, Age 57 of St. Leonard, MD, and formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away on May 21, 2023 at Washington Hospital Center. Born June 26, 1965 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Myrtle Robertson and the late Clarence Robertson. Ros graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School in...
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Nancy Bartlett Zimmerman (Miller), 71,

Nancy Bartlett Zimmerman (Miller), 71,

Nancy Bartlett Zimmerman (Miller), 71, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday May 20, 2023. Nancy was born on November 17, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland to Joanne Barrett and Fred Bartlett. She was raised alongside her siblings, Paul and Robert Bartlett. Her memory will be cherished by her two girls, Kelly and Ami...
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Earl Kenneth “Kenny” Funk, 94,

Earl Kenneth “Kenny” Funk, 94,

Earl Kenneth “Kenny” Funk, 94, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2023. Kenny was born on November 4, 1928, to Earl Funk and Christine Rexroad in Bayard, West Virginia. After graduation, he worked at Safeway as a produce manager for over 39 years. Kenny was passionate about his work and loved...
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Joseph Vernon Coulby, 83,

Joseph Vernon Coulby, 83,

Joseph Vernon Coulby, 83, of Newburg, MD, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. On January 2, 1940, Joseph was born to Edgar and Irene Coulby in La Plata, MD. Joseph was a farmer for most of his life. He was passionate about farming and loved what he did for...
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Carl “Peck” Gilbert Hayes, Jr.,

Carl “Peck” Gilbert Hayes, Jr.,

On May 26, 2023, Carl “Peck” Gilbert Hayes, Jr., of Hughesville, MD, passed away at the age of 93 surrounded by loved ones. Peck was born to Carl and Gertrude Hayes on November 6, 1929, in Washington, DC. He was employed by the District of Columbia as a truck mechanic for the majority of...
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Colonel Michael Alan Nyalko, USMC (Ret), 76,

Colonel Michael Alan Nyalko, USMC (Ret), 76,

Colonel Michael Alan Nyalko, USMC (Ret), 76 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 26, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife, Lisa. He was born on December 25, 1946 in Monessen, PA to the late Michael Julius Nyalko and Mary (Matty) Nyalko. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1961. He...
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Edward G Lisle

Edward G Lisle

Edward G Lisle, originally of Neptune, NJ passed away on May 22, 2023 of an apparent heart attack. Ed, or Eddie, as he was known to many of his closest family and friends, was born and raised in Monmouth County and graduated from Neptune High School. Ed joined the Navy immediately after graduation. During...
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William Richard “Rick” Schoo, 75,

William Richard “Rick” Schoo, 75,

William Richard “Rick” Schoo, 75, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 21, 2023. He was born April 30, 1948, to James Milford and Nora Lee (Clingman) Schoo. Rick grew up in Baltimore and spent most of his life there. He joined the United States Navy on May 19, 1965 and was honorably discharged on...
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Alvina Alverta “Vinnie” Usi

Alvina Alverta “Vinnie” Usi

Vinnie Usi is survived by her six children: Michele, Tessie, Dianna, Angel, Gerry, and Rosie. Her fifteen grandchildren: Frank, Amber, Brittany, Caleb, Elijah (dec.), Ian, Madison, Evan, Adam, Nate, Will, Kayla, Maya, Jenna, and Alec. and her six great grandchildren: Aerianna, Ethan, Carson, Caleb, Grayson, and Beckett. Vinnie loved to garden, knit and crochet,...
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