Obituaries

William Francis “Billy” Hewitt, 71,

William Francis “Billy” Hewitt, 71,

SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 12/23/2022 TO 1/06/2023! William Francis “Billy” Hewitt, 71 of Callaway, MD passed away suddenly on December 15, 2022 at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was born on March 18, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to Mary Lillian Johnson Hewitt of Callaway, MD and the late Francis Emmanuel...
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Robert Barton (Pete) Maddox

Robert Barton (Pete) Maddox

Robert Barton (Pete) Maddox, born on September 3, 1931 and departed this world on December 8, 2022 – loving life and people.  Pete was active in the O.H.V.F.D. in MD since the age of 13.  Served in various positions and that of Chief.  Admitted to the P.G.C.V.F.D. Hall of Fame in 2002.  Served as...
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Betty Jean Brown, age 90,

Betty Jean Brown, age 90,

Betty Jean Brown, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  Betty was born on December 11, 1932, in Los Angeles, California. Betty was a beautician and a realtor.  She enjoyed swimming, crocheting, fishing, eating crabs on their porch, and most of all spending time with all of her family. She is survived...
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Lillian “Lil” Michaliga Komar, 79,

Lillian “Lil” Michaliga Komar, 79,

Lillian “Lil” Michaliga Komar, 79, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on December 2, 2022 in White Plains, MD. On October 17, 1943, Lil was born to the late Joseph Dominic Michaliga and Mary Elizabeth Snee Michaliga in Washington, DC. She worked as a receptionist for Ken Dixon Automotive for many years before becoming...
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Joshua “Josh” Anthony Ocasio, 42,

Joshua “Josh” Anthony Ocasio, 42,

Joshua “Josh” Anthony Ocasio, 42, of Saint Inigoes Md, passed away at home surrounded by his wife and children on December 19, 2022 after his two-year battle with Leukemia. Josh was born on June 25, 1980 to his beloved parents, Oscar Ocasio and Adela Ocasio in Yokota AFB in Fussa, Japan. After Josh graduated from...
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Everett L. Dement, 82,

Everett L. Dement, 82,

Everett L. Dement, 82, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital on Saturday, December 17, 2022. “Lattie”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. As a young boy with a large family, Lattie worked many odd jobs to help his parents...
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Gloria F. Carroll,72,

Gloria F. Carroll,72,

Gloria F. Carroll,72, of California, Md, passed away on December 14, 2022 at her home. She was born in Beachville, Md. on October 1, 1950 to the recently departed Geraldine Carroll. After her schooling, Gloria worked for many years as part of the kitchen staff at St. Mary’s College. She led a quiet life...
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Arthur S. Jett, Sr., 86,

Arthur S. Jett, Sr., 86,

Arthur S. Jett, Sr., 86, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on December 11, 2022 with his family by his side. Born on June 17, 1936 to Charles Samuel Jett and Martha Cecilia Boswell Jett, he was the 5th of 7 children. Arthur graduated from high school and enlisted in the Air Force.  He worked...
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Patricia Simon Birch, 85,

Patricia Simon Birch, 85,

Patricia Simon Birch, 85, of Ridge, MD died on December 19, 2022 at MedStar Georgetown Hospital in Washington D.C. with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 30, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to the late Harry Simon and Lillian Winkler Simon. On December 28, 1957, Pat married the love of...
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Maria “Mary” Elizabeth Johnson, 93,

Maria “Mary” Elizabeth Johnson, 93,

Maria “Mary” Elizabeth Johnson, 93, of Hughesville, MD passed away on December 1, 2022, at her home. Mary was born on May 17, 1929, to John and Eva Reisenauer in Washington state. In 1946 she met Don Johnson in Spokane, Washington. They were married in 1947 and were together for 60 years until his...
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Clara Angela Gardiner (Flerlage), 92,

Clara Angela Gardiner (Flerlage), 92,

Clara Angela Gardiner (Flerlage), 92, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2022. On July 10, 1930, Clara was born to the late August and Helen Margaret Flerlage in Gallant Green, Waldorf, MD. After graduating from La Plata High School in 1948, she went on to work as a toll collector at...
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Dottie Pearl Brofft (NEE Fink)

Dottie Pearl Brofft (NEE Fink)

Dottie Pearl Brofft (NEE Fink) passed away Dec. 16, 2022 at the age of 106 in Leonardtown, MD. Dottie was born November 10, 1916 and grew up on the family farm in Harrison County, Indiana with her parents Jesse and Nellie (NEE Keen) Fink and her siblings. Dottie completed high school at age 16...
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Robah “Robie” Ellis Garner, Jr., 93,

Robah “Robie” Ellis Garner, Jr., 93,

Robah “Robie” Ellis Garner, Jr., 93, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on December 11, 2022 in North Carolina. Born on September 5, 1929, in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robah Ellis Garner and Julia Melida Ashley Garner.  Robah grew up in a large family, one of thirteen children. Robie married...
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Leonila Reyes Hartswick, 78,

Leonila Reyes Hartswick, 78,

Leonila Reyes Hartswick, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on December 11, 2022. Leonila was born July 17, 1944, in St. Carlos, Philippines to Juan Mararac and Maria Reyes. After Leonila graduated from high school, she went on to become a career Master Cosmetologist. Leonila married Thomas G. Hartswick on February 2, 1964. They...
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Matthew Henry Kandler

Matthew Henry Kandler

Matthew was born sleeping on December 12th with his parents by his side. Matthew is survived by his parents, Elliott Steven and Elizabeth Wathen Kandler; his brother, John Michael Kandler; and his grandparents, Faith Wathen and Michael Langley, Sr., Kimberly and Bryan Wilson, and Jeff and Susan Kandler. A Graveside Service will be held...
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Charles David Farrell, 74,

Charles David Farrell, 74,

We mournfully announce the passing of Charles David Farrell, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD. On December 21, 2022, Charles passed away peacefully. Charles, born to the late Archie and Catherine Farrell, took his first breath on November 30, 1948. While Charles never married, he devoted most of his time to his significant other, Mary Helen...
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John William Dorsey Sr. 82,

John William Dorsey Sr. 82,

John William Dorsey Sr. 82, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed peacefully from this life to be with his loving Savior on December 9, 2022, in Mechanicsville, Virginia. John was born February 10, 1940, in Cumberland, Maryland to Irvin and Dorothy Dorsey. John married the love of his life Millie Montgomery on February 1, 1969 and...
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Elizabeth Ann Reynolds, 67,

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds, 67,

Elizabeth Ann Reynolds, 67 of Hollywood, MD, passed away on December 11, 2022 at her home in Hollywood surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 22, 1955 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Gribbon and Dorris (Osterwise) Gribbon. Elizabeth graduated from Ledyard High School in 1975. Upon graduation she had...
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Theresa Marie Granata

Theresa Marie Granata

April 27, 1928 – December 19, 2022 Obituary coming soon. Interment will be held next spring at BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, New Jersey.
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Kenneth Warren Snelling

Kenneth Warren Snelling

Known as the firecracker baby, Kenneth Warren Snelling was born on the fourth of July, 1924.  He passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022.  He was the youngest of six children born to Orange Culver and Delia (Redeker) Snelling.  After graduating from Tipton High School, OK, he enrolled at Oklahoma A&M in 1942 and...
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Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Leon Zimmerman

Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Leon Zimmerman

The Officers and Members of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department regret to announce the passing of Life Member, Leon Zimmerman. Leon had over 45 years of active service with the department and over 50 total years as a member. He held the rank of Lieutenant for over 12 years and was our fire...
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Second District Volunteer Fire/Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life-Member James G. (Gregory) Adams

Second District Volunteer Fire/Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life-Member James G. (Gregory) Adams

December 16, 2022: The Officers and members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. regretfully announce the passing of Past President, Past Chief, and Life Member James G. (Gregory) Adams. As a young teenager in 1953, Chief Adams joined the fledgling McKay’s Beach Volunteer Fire Department (destined to become the...
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Wanda Lee “Tillie” Ammann, 67,

Wanda Lee “Tillie” Ammann, 67,

Wanda Lee “Tillie” Ammann, 67, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Cambridge, MD, passed away on November 17, 2022. Born on June 2, 1955 in Cambridge, MD, Tillie was the daughter of the late Wanda Dayton Dillon and Nathaniel Lee Spear. Tillie was the loving wife of the late Aloysius “Al” Ammann, Sr. whom she...
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Donald Harold Hathaway, “Pap”, 87,

Donald Harold Hathaway, “Pap”, 87,

Donald Harold Hathaway, “Pap”, 87 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 17, 2022 in La Plata, MD. He was born on October 27, 1935 to the late Blanche Mary (Mailhotte), and Banjamin Thomas Hathaway in Ausable Forks, NY. Donald is survived by his Daughter, Denise Hathaway of Cantensville, GA, his Step-Daughter, Beverly...
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Ada Elizabeth Russell, 89,

Ada Elizabeth Russell, 89,

Ada Elizabeth Russell, 89, of Morganza, MD, passed away on November 16, 2022 at her home with family by her side. She was born on December 16, 1932 in Grampton, MD to Mary Elizabeth Cusic Thompson and Joseph Henry Thompson, Sr. Ada married Walter Fidelis Russell, Sr. on July 23, 1951 at St. Joseph...
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