Billy Ray Wolber, 80, of Port Republic, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born on August 8, 1945, in La Junta, Colorado, Billy lived a life defined by quiet strength, dedication, and care for his family and friends. A proud veteran, Billy served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy, an experience...
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Charles Reid Hutchins passed away peacefully on November 02, 2025, All Souls Day in Venice, Florida. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan. He and Joan had two sons, Michael and Stephen and daughter-in-law Mary. He was also the proud Grandfather of Justin, David, and Megan, and great granddaughter, McKenna. Charles...
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Theresa Marie (Marcus) Manas, 70, of Harwood, passed away on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1954, in Cheverly to Aubrey and Mary (Gaffney) Marcus and was raised in the College Park area. Theresa married her husband Bruce on March 20, 1976, and together they settled in...
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Joan Marie Myers, 86, of Solomons, Maryland, entered into rest peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born on September 29, 1939, in New York City, Joan was the daughter of the late Grace and Thomas Joseph Moriarty. She grew up in Wappingers Falls, New York, and graduated from Wappingers Central School District. On January 19,...
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On November 6, 2025, Darlene Ann McAllister, 66, of Hughesville, MD, passed away following a lengthy health battle. Born on November 17th, 1958, in Washington, DC, Darlene was known throughout her life for her compassion and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Darlene faced her illness with the same courage and quiet determination...
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Ramona Afanador, affectionately known as Ramonita, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Ramona was born on November 12, 1932, in Puerto Rico, to Francisco DeJesus Collazo and Leonor Rodriguez Andujar....
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St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 7 is saddened to learn of the passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson, one of the individuals whose early contributions helped shape the foundation of our department. Although his time with the company was limited, the impact of his efforts has carried through the decades. The...
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Jackie Roy Shelton, 82, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on October 30, 2025 at his home. Jackie was born on June 1, 1943 in Indian Head, MD, to Anna Shelton. Jackie attended public school in Charles County, graduated from high school and went on to serve in the United States Army as a Military...
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“Sally” Sarah Frances Fuller, 78, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away October 29, 2025. She was born March 4, 1947 in Lincoln, NE, to Arthur Patrick and Harriett Jane (Hill) Sullivan. Alumna of Pius X High School in Lincoln and student of American art at the University of Nebraska. Married Rex L. “Mike” Fuller...
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Elizabeth Katherine “Betty” Doyle, 88, of Barefoot Bay, FL, passed away on October 29, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Owings, MD. Betty was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her family moved to Mastic Beach, NY, in 1967. Betty was a well-loved office manager at Casola Well Drillers in Mastic Beach for decades....
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Carolyn Louise Young, 74, of Dunkirk passed away October 27, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1950, in Washington, DC to Ernest and Rita Anne (Gunnell) Oliver. Carolyn grew up in Hillside, MD and graduated from Central Sr. High School. She later attended the University of Maryland where she graduated with a bachelor’s...
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Charles Gary Phipps, Sr., 68, of Harwood, MD known to friends and colleagues as Gary passed away October 26, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1957 in Annapolis, MD to Thelma H. (Catterton) and Gordon E. Phipps, Sr., known as “Stump” He was raised in Harwood and graduated from Southern...
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Karen Louise Poleski (Willett) age 66, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, Maryland. Karen was born in Chicago, Illinois. Karen was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis, Maryland. and lived...
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Jacqueline Bernice Zimmerman “Jackie or Ma” quietly passed away on October 24, 2025 at her residence in Dares Beach Maryland. She and her family called it home since 1977. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband, George E. Zimmerman they were married in 1954 and had three children, B. Dale Zimmerman, J....
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Geraldine (Gerry) (Moskowitz) Weller, 84, of Baltimore, sadly passed away October 24, 2025. She was born November 16, 1941. Her parents Morris and Mary Moskowitz raised her in Baltimore City, Maryland. She married her beloved husband, Edward Donald Weller in June 1958. They had many happy years together and enjoyed spending time with family...
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Robert Michael Ferguson, 69, of Upper Marlboro passed away October 23, 2025. He was born April 27, 1956 in Washington, DC to Robert Dale and Joan Ruth (Walsh) Ferguson. Michael joined the United States Navy on January 8, 1976, was honorably discharged July 1, 1980 and served an additional 10 years in the Navy...
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Melvin Louis Kaplan, known as Kapt by all who loved him, passed away peacefully with family by his side listening to the soothing sounds of Motown, early Tuesday morning. The first song played was My Girl, which was very meaningful. Mel was known to bring a special kind of light humor to any situation;...
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William Dennis “Bill” Billups, 78, departed peacefully to join the saints on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Born in Cumberland, MD on September 19, 1947 as the first child of Robert O’Connell Billups of Pritchard, WV and Ruth Law Billups of Romney, WV. Bill grew up...
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Danielle Marie Simacek-Choi, 55, of Chesapeake Beach passed away October 17, 2025. She was born April 3, 1970 in Wilmington, DE to Paul and Rose Marie (Irwin) Simacek. Danielle grew up in Wilmington where she attended Catholic Schools and graduated from Padua Academy. She went to attend the Boston School of Pharmacy where she...
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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, 1941,...
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Charlotte Sue Gagnon, aged 85, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. She was the beloved mother of Charles III “Chet” (Jacqueline “Jackie”) Gagnon of Hollywood, MD, Christopher “Scott” (Susan) Gagnon of Harkers Island, NC, and Christy (Juan “Pablo”) Foronda of Arlington, VA. Charlotte was also the adored grandmother of...
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Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Torii McCray, 56, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully, on October 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 27, 1969 in Miami, Florida, Jacquie was the beloved daughter of Randle Lee Smith “Randy” and Martha Jean Barnett (Dunaway). From a young age, she was known for her strong...
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Robert John Peters, Sr., (Bob), 70, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at his home after a three-year battle with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Born on September 26, 1955, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a devoted fan of...
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Virginia Lee Miller, 77, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, was called home to the Lord on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 21, 1948, in District Heights, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Harvey McKee Sydnor and Mary Frances Wible. Virginia devoted her life to faith, family, and service....
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On October 28, 2025, Gary Wayne Edelen, 59, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by loved ones. Gary was born on August 6, 1966, in Washington, DC. Gary was preceded in death by his father (David). He is survived by his mother Joan, beloved wife Karen, daughters Hollyn (Sean), Arden (Eric), and Cameron, brothers...
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