Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Leslie Joffe, 83,

Robert “Bob” Leslie Joffe, 83,

Robert “Bob” Leslie Joffe, 83, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2022. Bob was born on June 15, 1939, to Noah and Mary Joffe and grew up in old town Bowie, MD. He graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1957 and faithfully served four years in the United States Air Force....
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La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Life Member Israel Burch – Procession Coming Through La Plata This Afternoon

La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Life Member Israel Burch – Procession Coming Through La Plata This Afternoon

NIH Firefighters, Local F-271 released the following – It is with great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Chief Israel Burch whom succumbed to his tough fought battle with cancer. Our local is extremely grateful to have had Chief Burch, for the leader that he was. The strives and improvements...
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Steven Wayne Sams, Sr. (AKA Steve), 63,

Steven Wayne Sams, Sr. (AKA Steve), 63,

Steven Wayne Sams, Sr. (AKA Steve), 63, of Bryantown, MD, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2022. Steve was born on December 28, 1958, to George and Velma Sams in Ronceverte, WV.  At the age of four, the family moved to Maryland. Steve went on to have four children, Rusty Sams of Greensburg, PA,...
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Benedict “Dickie” Drury Duke Jr ,77,

Benedict “Dickie” Drury Duke Jr ,77,

Benedict “Dickie” Drury Duke Jr ,77, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at home with his family by his side. He was born in Leonardtown, MD to the late Benedict Drury Duke Sr and Virginia Blackistone Duke on October 19, 1944. Dickie attended Father Andrew White, Leonard Hall, Charlotte Hall Military Academy and Leonardtown High...
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George Earl Hill, 87

George Earl Hill, 87

George Earl Hill, 87 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 19, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William R. Hill and Jenny Hoffmeister Hill. On December 26, 1966, George married the love of his life, Genieva Hannah Hill in Indian Head,...
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James Louis Tennison, Sr., 92,

James Louis Tennison, Sr., 92,

James Louis Tennison, Sr., 92, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 6, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center with his loving family at his side. He was born on June 17, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Lawrence Louie Tennison and Mary Shirley Combs Tennison. Jim is a lifelong resident of St....
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James Ronnie Herbert Sr, 72,

James Ronnie Herbert Sr, 72,

James Ronnie Herbert Sr, 72, of Avenue, Maryland died peacefully July 9, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife and children.  Known as Ronnie, or as his siblings affectionately called him, “Duck”, he was born October 3, 1949 in Bushwood, MD to the late Joseph Harry and Martha Katherine “Fussy”...
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Frances Marguerite Smith, 89,

Frances Marguerite Smith, 89,

Frances Marguerite Smith, 89, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2022. On June 10, 1933, Frances was born to the late Albert and Marguerite Minor in Benedict, MD. Frances worked for the Charles County School Board as a food service worker for almost 10 years. Frances was passionate about the hospitality...
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Fredric “Fred” Charles Mueller, 79,

Fredric “Fred” Charles Mueller, 79,

Fredric “Fred” Charles Mueller, 79, of Charlotte Hall, MD, formerly of Prince Georges County, passed away on June 28, 2022, after a brief illness. Born on December 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Fredric William Mueller and Mary K. Taylor Mueller in Baltimore City, Maryland.  Fred graduated from Baltimore City College...
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Joseph Wilmer Cusic, “Keefer”, 85,

Joseph Wilmer Cusic, “Keefer”, 85,

Joseph Wilmer Cusic, “Keefer”, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Oraville, MD, passed away on June 30, 2022 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 14, 1936 in Oraville, MD, he was the son of the late Annie Gertrude Norris and the late Thomas Wilmer Cusic. Joseph was the loving husband of Mary Long Cusic,...
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Gerald Don Schmidt, 72,

Gerald Don Schmidt, 72,

Gerald Don Schmidt, 72, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee formerly from Ridge, MD. Gerald was a US Navy veteran and devoted Catholic, and co-coordinated the St. William RCIA program. He was also a devoted loving husband and love to fish. He earned an Associates of Science degree in computer science...
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LuAnn Libert “LuAnn” Miller

LuAnn Libert “LuAnn” Miller

The midwife predicted the baby girl born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a caul on April 6, 1938 would be gifted with clairvoyance. She may or may not have had “the gift,” but LuAnn Libert Miller did live a blessed and charmed life. Her mother, Eleanor Sutton Libert, was delighted to spoil her...
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Joseph Carroll Ellis, “Joe”,85,

Joseph Carroll Ellis, “Joe”,85,

Joseph Carroll Ellis, “Joe”,85, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on June 20, 2022, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 18, 1936, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Ellis and the late Joseph Ellis. Joe was the loving husband of the late Mary Catherine Lowry Ellis, “Bitsy” whom he married...
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David Michael “Dave” O’Brien, 75,

David Michael “Dave” O’Brien, 75,

David Michael “Dave” O’Brien, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of S.E. Washington, DC, passed away on May 11, 2022 in Callaway, MD. Born on November 22, 1946 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Helen O’Brien and Edward O’Brien. Dave was the loving husband of the late Shirlynn O’Brien, whom he...
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Edith Ann Goldsmith Montgomery, 91,

Edith Ann Goldsmith Montgomery, 91,

Edith Ann Goldsmith Montgomery, 91, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on June 23, 2022. On March 10, 1931, Ann was born to George and Mary Goldsmith in Bryantown, MD. In 1949, Ann graduated from St. Mary’s Bryantown Highschool. After graduation, she worked as a clerk for the U.S. Government for over 36 years....
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Francis Herbert Russell, 92

Francis Herbert Russell, 92

Francis Herbert Russell, 92 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 20, 1930 to the late Theodore Herbert Russell and Agnes Violet Readmond. In 1961, Francis married his beloved wife, Dorothy Russell at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Leonardtown, MD.  Together they celebrated...
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Francis Neale “Frankie” Tippett, 73

Francis Neale “Frankie” Tippett, 73

Francis Neale “Frankie” Tippett, 73, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 30, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on May 24, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to the late Elmer Francis Tippett and Margaret Jarboe Tippett. Frankie was a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland whose...
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Charles Alton Stone, Sr. 88

Charles Alton Stone, Sr. 88

Charles Alton Stone, Sr. 88 of Welcome, Maryland passed away on June 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born on October 3, 1933 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Joseph Vernon Stone and Mary Mildred Johnson. Charles was one of 9 children who grew up on a farm...
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Brenda Marie Gatton, 50,

Brenda Marie Gatton, 50,

Brenda Marie Gatton, 50, of Great Mills, MD died on June 22, 2022 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 23, 1971 to the late Walter B. Lamb and Nancy C. Lam Lamb of Leonardtown, MD. Brenda is a 1991 graduate of Great Mills High School....
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Fern Rose Ellen Marconi, 82,

Fern Rose Ellen Marconi, 82,

Fern Rose Ellen Marconi, 82, of Tappahannock, VA passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022, in Mechanicsville, MD with her loving family at her side. Born February 28, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Riley and Katherine Lightner. In 1964, Fern married the love of her life, Robert...
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Robert Lee Owens, 91,

Robert Lee Owens, 91,

Robert Lee Owens, 91, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on June 20, 2022, at MedStar Health: Hospice at St. Mary’s, Callaway, Maryland. Robert Lee was born May 19, 1931, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Robert Warren Owens and Myrtle McKay Owens. Robert Lee married Mary Agnes (Aggie) Owens on January 18, 1986,...
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Ernest Lee Sigmon III, 44,

Ernest Lee Sigmon III, 44,

Ernest Lee Sigmon III, 44, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on December 29, 2021, from a tragic boating accident in Dares Beach, MD. He was born on October 2, 1977, in Washington D.C. to Ernest Lee “Spanky” Sigmon, Jr. of King George, VA, and Audrey Boelke Sigmon of Myrtle Beach, SC. Ernie is a...
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Linda Marie Buckler, 69,

Linda Marie Buckler, 69,

Linda Marie Buckler, 69, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, surrounded by those she loved and adored. Linda was born on March 13, 1953, in La Plata, MD, to the late James Allison Robey and Ella Marie Robey. After graduating high school, Linda immediately began working as a Financial Secretary...
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David Froom

David Froom

Professor David Froom died on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home in Southern Maryland after a months-long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loving family. Dr. Froom served on the faculty of St. Mary’s for 33 years, helping to bring the Music Department to national prominence, a program that was the envy...
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George Earl Hill, 87

George Earl Hill, 87

George Earl Hill, 87 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 19, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William R. Hill and Jenny Hoffmeister Hill. On December 26, 1966, George married the love of his life, Genieva Hannah Hill in Indian Head,...
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