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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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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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Timothy Bryan Ruhl, 46, of Owings passed away August 3, 2023. He was born August 14, 1976 to George Francis Ruhl and Susan Lynn Morgan. Tim grew up in Pasadena and graduated from Northeast High School in 1994. He married Amy Walker in 1999 and they lived in Pasadena until moving to Owings in...
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Quincy Edward “Junior” Cusic, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born March 3, 1935 to the late John Quincy and Nora Catherine Bussler Cusic. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He is predeceased by his loving...
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William Noah Friess, Sr., “Will”, 24, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of the 7th District, passed away on August 5, 2023. Born on September 1, 1998 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Bradley Friess of Abell, MD and the late Mary Friess. Will was the loving husband of Adina Smith of Leonardtown, MD....
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Charles Edward “Eddie” Russell, Sr., 79, of California, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on July 29, 2023, in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on February 7, 1944, in Riverdale, MD, he was the loving son of the late Edith Anna Allen and William Howard Russell. Eddie was the loving husband of Georgia...
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Vaughn Jonathan Clark, Sr. departed this life on August 2, 2023 for a new life in Heaven. He was born on August 25, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Alice Clark and Vincent Curtis. Vaughn grew up in Hollywood, MD. He was the oldest of six siblings, two sisters and four brothers. He...
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Agnes Yergovich Povlich, age 105, passed away peacefully in her home in Cambridge, MD on August 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Agnes was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 25, 1917, to Michael Joseph and Theresa Krstic Yergovich. She was married to William Joseph Povlich for 54 years. She enjoyed baking (her Christmas...
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Joseph B. Roberts Sr., 77, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 8, 2023, doing what he loved, farming. He was born on February 13, 1946, in LaPlata, MD, son of the late William Allison Roberts Jr., and Edna Mae Cooksey Roberts. Joseph married the love of his life, Margaret Bernadette Duffy, on May...
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Barbara Jean Hostetler, 89, of Hollywood Maryland went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on November 30, 1933 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carmel Cantrell and Erma Bell Cantrell. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded...
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Joseph Bernard Copsey, 43, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2023, at the Hospice House of Charles County. Joseph was born on November 15, 1979, to Joseph and Linda Copsey in Washington, DC. He was a 1997 graduate of Charles County Public Schools. He worked for the University of Maryland Charles...
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It is with a heavy heart that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Assistant Engineer Thomas Webster “TW” Bell III. TW joined the department in 1981 dedicating 41 years of active service to the citizens of Leonardtown and St. Mary’s County. He served as The...
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Richard Francis Cunningham, 94, of Owings passed away August 2, 2023. He was born November 5, 1928 in Robinson, IL to Lyle Emil and Catharine (Butler) Cunningham. Richard joined the United States Army on November 7, 1951 and was honorably discharged on October 14, 1953. He married Barbara Beaumont in February of 1977 and...
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Debra Ann “Debbie” Horsmon of St. Leonard passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Debbie was born December 21, 1958 to the late Elmer and Virginia Pitcher. She grew up in Port Republic and graduated from Calvert High in 1976. She married Howard “Bunk” Horsmon at Waters Memorial Church...
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Madeleine Roxanne Martha Flora Liliane Witten (Zeender) born January 15, 1935 in Nyon Switzerland to Roger Emile and Flora Paula (Fehrenbach) Zeender, passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on July 30, 2023 at the age of 88. Madeleine was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jean and Roland Zeender, grandson Adam Soroka, great-granddaughter...
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James Andrew Smego, 74, of Huntingtown passed away on July 30, 2023 with loved ones by his side. He was born on June 10, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Andrew Paul and Eileen (Woods) Smego. James is survived by his wife Teresa M. Smego of Huntingtown, daughters Barbara Ganley (Kevin) of Huntingtown, Sarah Smego-Williams...
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