Obituaries

Mary Lynn Policelli

Mary Lynn Policelli

Mary Lynn Policelli, of Clement’s MD passed away on October 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary dedicated many years of her life to being a cook along with a grocery store, union cashier, where she was known for her kindness towards everyone she met. She enjoyed her work and the...
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Trevor Allen Marquardt

Trevor Allen Marquardt

On October 21, 2025, Trevor Allen Marquardt, beloved son of Chasity Nicole Sweeney and Richard Lee Marquardt Jr., passed from this world before his birth due to medical complications. Though their hearts are broken, his parents will treasure his presence in their lives. May his spirit rest gently in eternal peace.
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F. Paul Griffith, 90,

F. Paul Griffith, 90,

F. Paul Griffith, 90, of Northern Virginia, formerly of St. Mary’s County, passed away on October 16, 2025, at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. Paul was born on May 11, 1935, in Jenkins, KY, to the late Irvin E. Griffith, Sr. and Rebecca Ann Griffith. As a young child, Paul’s family moved to Lexington Park, MD,...
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Maria Angela Crellin

Maria Angela Crellin

Maria Angela Crellin died peacefully in her home on Sunday October 12, 2025.  Maria Angela Passarelli was born on September 27, 1943, to Giovanni A Passarelli and Naomi E Passarelli in Washington D.C, Maria grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland with her siblings Vincent Sheehy, Richard Sheehy, Mary Ann Sheehy, Mary Jane Sheehy...
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Michael Thomas Brien, 62,

Michael Thomas Brien, 62,

Michael Thomas Brien, 62, of Great Mills, MD passed away suddenly on October 16, 2025 at his home,with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 27, 1962 in Rochester, NY to Thomas Joseph Brien and the late Mary Costigan Brien. Mike moved from New York to St. Mary’s County with...
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Joseph Lenhart, Jr., 79,

Joseph Lenhart, Jr., 79,

Joseph Lenhart, Jr., 79 of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away October 15, 2025, at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. He was born on March 30, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Caroline Lenhart and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Joe served in the Navy on the USS Ray Submarine...
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Pearl Helena Beaton age 91,

Pearl Helena Beaton age 91,

Pearl Helena Beaton age 91, passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2025 surrounded by family and love. Pearl was born on January 1st, 1934. Pearl was one of fourteen kids. She went on to create a loving family of her own, blessed with four children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, with another great-grandson soon...
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Ann Marie Nice, 68,

Ann Marie Nice, 68,

Ann Marie Nice, 68, of Lusby, Maryland, formerly of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2025. Born on October 23, 1956, in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Alberta (“Muffy”) and Clinton Benoit. On September 29, 1984, she married the love of...
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Captain Bruce Robert Scheible, 84,

Captain Bruce Robert Scheible, 84,

Captain Bruce Robert Scheible, 84, of Ridge, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He received many hugs, drawings, and stories from his granddaughters just the day before and left this world knowing how much he was loved.   Born in Washington, D.C., on September 18,...
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Joyce S. Cuffley, 79,

Joyce S. Cuffley, 79,

Joyce S. Cuffley, 79, of Hollywood, MD passed away at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Hospital Center in LaPlata, MD on October 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father Robert W. Sutton, mother Christine T. Sutton, and brother David W. Sutton. She is survived by her husband Charles W. “Bill”...
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Paul Raphael Scheer, 86,

Paul Raphael Scheer, 86,

Paul Raphael Scheer, 86, of Helen, MD passed away on October 16, 2025 at Morningside House of St. Charles in Waldorf, MD. He was born on November 22, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Paul Theodore Scheer and Gertrude Erma (nee: Geelhaar) Scheer; brother to the late Erma Scheer. He moved to St....
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Madeline Anita Hoffer, 87,

Madeline Anita Hoffer, 87,

Madeline Anita Hoffer, 87, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, with her daughter Mona by her side. Born August 27, 1938, in Bell Island, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Francis (Frank) and Elizabeth Grace. On December 21, 1959, Madeline married the love of her life Robert Hoffer,...
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Caroline Melissa “Missy” Brooks, 54,

Caroline Melissa “Missy” Brooks, 54,

Caroline Melissa “Missy” Brooks 54 of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. Born April 2, 1971, in Leonardtown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Elaine Brooks and the late James Franklin Brooks Sr. Missy is survived by her fiancé, Alan Summers, brother, James Franklin Brooks Jr. (Susan),...
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David William Criswell

David William Criswell

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David William Criswell, of Waldorf, Maryland, who died on October 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on August 7, 1953, to the late Myron and Frances Criswell, David lived a meaningful life marked by dedication, kindness, and an appreciation for life’s...
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Jeanne Marie Rothwell, 78,

Jeanne Marie Rothwell, 78,

Jeanne Marie Rothwell, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 13, 2025.  She was born on July 5, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late Daniel and Louise Breakiron. Growing up in Hyattsville, MD, Jeanne was an active member of Job’s Daughter, going on...
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Katherine “Kathy” Ann Herbert Copsey

Katherine “Kathy” Ann Herbert Copsey

Katherine “Kathy” Ann Herbert Copsey, affectionately known as “Duck” in her childhood, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland, after a long and courageous struggle with declining health. She was 58 years old. Born in La Plata, Maryland, Kathy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County....
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Dale “Skimmer” Lee Buckler, Sr., 58,

Dale “Skimmer” Lee Buckler, Sr., 58,

Dale “Skimmer” Lee Buckler, Sr., 58, of Bushwood, MD, passed away tragically in a car accident on October 8, 2025. On June 19, 1967, Dale was born in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Jay B. and Margaret Ann Buckler. Dale was a hard worker. In his early years he spent many hours in the...
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June Frances Hardesty, 77,

June Frances Hardesty, 77,

June Frances Hardesty, 77, of Deale passed away October 1, 2025. She was born June 11, 1948 in Washington, DC to John Alfred and Mary Catherine (Simpson) Green. June moved to Deale when she was 9 years old and graduated from Southern High School. She married Richard Hardesty in January of 1977, and they...
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Joan Carolyn Walton (Smith), 83,

Joan Carolyn Walton (Smith), 83,

Joan Carolyn Walton (Smith), 83, of Prince Frederick, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born on February 16, 1942, in Washington D.C., Joan was the daughter of Margaret Frances (Cook) Smith and Homer W. Smith. Joan spent her early years in Washington D.C. Navy Housing before her family relocated...
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Patricia Margo Magtutu Zollars, 71,

Patricia Margo Magtutu Zollars, 71,

Patricia Margo Magtutu Zollars, 71, of North Beach, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Tooele, Utah, to Nicholas Vienbenito and Jay Margo (Knapp) Magtutu. Patricia, known to many as Margo, grew up in Prince George’s County and graduated from Bladensburg High School. She dedicated her professional...
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Angel Joy Hammaker, 48,

Angel Joy Hammaker, 48,

Angel Joy Hammaker, 48, of Prince Frederick passed away September 21, 2025. She was born January 25, 1977, in Prince Frederick to Earl and Nora (Bowles) Hammaker. Angel grew up in Calvert County. She owned and operated Serenity Clean for many years and also worked in the hospitality industry. Angel was a free spirit,...
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Barbara Moore Milor, 92,

Barbara Moore Milor, 92,

Barbara Moore Milor, 92, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025 at the Asbury Health Care Center. Born June 26, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Waverly Moore and DeHaven Rice Moore. She was married to Rufus Milor on January 31,1954 and remained...
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William (Bill) Roland Harris “The Peach Man”, 76,

William (Bill) Roland Harris “The Peach Man”, 76,

William (Bill) Roland Harris “The Peach Man”, 76, of Lothian, Maryland, passed away on September 20, due to complications from open heart surgery. Bill was born on November 18, 1948, to William D. and Vivian in Baltimore, Maryland. He achieved his Eagle Scout during high school. After Bill graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School,...
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Chris Wilcox

Chris Wilcox

Chris Wilcox was born on November 23, 1960, in Montgomery, Maryland, to the late Walter and Betty Wilcox. He attended William E. Peary High School before continuing his studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From 1978 to 1983, he proudly served in the United States Navy and never missed a chance to cheer, “Go Navy!...
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Dorothy Lindsey

Dorothy Lindsey

Dorothy Lindsey, our cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Dorothy, affectionately known as Dot, was the heart and home of our family, and a source of unconditional love.  She found joy in cherished moments with her family, classic films that brought back fond...
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