Obituaries

Bernard Alexander Wathen, 83

Bernard Alexander Wathen, 83

Bernard Alexander Wathen, 83 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. He was born on October 15, 1938 in Loveville, MD to the late George Wathen and Dorothy Gertrude Joy Wathen. Bernard attended St. Joseph’s School and shortly after married Bertha Ann Farrell on June 23,...
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Patricia “Patsy” Cooper Goin, 76,

Patricia “Patsy” Cooper Goin, 76,

Patricia “Patsy” Cooper Goin, 76, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 20, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Patricia was born on June 30, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Carl Thomas Cooper and Mary Janice (Dunbar) Cooper. Patricia attended Towson University and earned her Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood education. She...
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Patricia Ann (Edison)

Patricia Ann (Edison)

Patricia Ann (Edison) Friend of Lexington Park, MD died peacefully in hospice care on August 19, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Billy Joey Friend.  She is also survived by sons Trevor (Catherine) Friend and Todd (Kristin) Friend; grandsons, Evan and Jeremy Friend; and brother Ralph (Pat Sepowski)...
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William “Billy” Preston Hamilton, 51,

William “Billy” Preston Hamilton, 51,

William “Billy” Preston Hamilton, 51, of Newburg, MD, passed away suddenly at his home on August 3, 2022. Billy was born on January 15, 1971, to William Donald Hamilton and Doris Elaine Windsor Hamilton. After school, Billy worked in the construction field as a Master Carpenter.  Billy could build or fix anything. Being a...
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Ernest Franklin “Frank” Buracker, Jr., 65,

Ernest Franklin “Frank” Buracker, Jr., 65,

Ernest Franklin “Frank” Buracker, Jr., 65, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on December 26, 1956 in Prince Georges County, MD to Ernest Franklin Buracker, Sr. and May Belle Rosson Buracker. Frank graduated from Duval High School in 1975 and...
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Paul A. McKay, 81

Paul A. McKay, 81

Paul A. McKay, 81 of Saint Inigoes, MD, passed away on August 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Benjamin McKay and Theresa (Carroll) McKay. Paul married the love of his life, Ethel (Taff) McKay on April 20, 1963 and...
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Michael “Mike” Patrick McConnell, 80,

Michael “Mike” Patrick McConnell, 80,

Michael “Mike” Patrick McConnell, 80, of Waldorf, MD, (formerly of Deale, MD, Huntingtown, MD, Lanham, MD and Chillum, MD) passed away on August 21, 2022 at  his daughters home. He was born on August 10, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Hubert Francis McConnell and Anne Helen Cook McConnell. He grew up in Chillum, MD,...
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James Joseph (Joe) Hill Sr., 98,

James Joseph (Joe) Hill Sr., 98,

James Joseph (Joe) Hill Sr., 98, of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and 2 little canine companions, Ali and Bo on August 20, 2022. Joe was born on March 7, 1924 in St. Mary’s County, MD, to the late James Thomas Hill and Annie Grace Harris. Joe was...
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Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Edward Kennett, age 92

Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Edward Kennett, age 92

The Officer’s and Member’s of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Eddie Kennett. Eddie served the department for 27 years beginning in 1949 with many of those years as an Engineer. He was a charter member of the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad. Service details can...
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Gregory Alan “Freebird” Casoni, 68,

Gregory Alan “Freebird” Casoni, 68,

Gregory Alan “Freebird” Casoni, 68, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on August 17, 2022 at his home. Born on July 7, 1954 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Dorothy Elizabeth Sayer Casoni and Paul Joseph Casoni of Newark, NJ. Gregory was the loving husband of the late Diana Lynn “Lady Di” Plummer...
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John Ignatius Armsworthy, Sr. “Johnny”, 81,

John Ignatius Armsworthy, Sr. “Johnny”, 81,

John Ignatius Armsworthy, Sr. “Johnny”, 81, of California, MD, passed away on August 14, 2022 at his residence. Born on October 22, 1940 in Great Mills, MD, he was the son of the late Evelyn Anna Mae Armsworthy and the late William Ignatius Armsworthy, Jr. Johnny was the loving husband of Dorothy Lorraine Armsworthy,...
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Charles Cordell Langley, Sr., “Nookie”, 90,

Charles Cordell Langley, Sr., “Nookie”, 90,

Charles Cordell Langley, Sr., “Nookie”, 90, of Great Mills, MD passed away on August 14, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Born on February 15, 1932 in Great Mills, MD, he was the son of the late Sarah Alberta Dement Langley and the late Phillip Neal Langley. Charles was the loving husband of the late Betty...
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Rosemary Lawrence, 90,

Rosemary Lawrence, 90,

Rosemary Lawrence, 90, formerly Avenue, MD, passed away on August 10, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD after a long illness with dementia. She was born on April 20, 1932 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Elmer and Evangeline Norris. Rosemary was a lifelong resident of the 7th District in St....
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William Henry Bennett, “Bill”, 73,

William Henry Bennett, “Bill”, 73,

William Henry Bennett, “Bill”, 73, of Drayden, MD, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away of August 10, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 12, 1947 in Desoto, FL, he was the son of the late Hilda Burke Bennett and the late William Herman Bennett. Bill was the loving husband of the late...
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Paul Elmer Connelly, “Dinky”, 59,

Paul Elmer Connelly, “Dinky”, 59,

Paul Elmer Connelly, “Dinky”, 59, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on August 8, 2022 in Hollywood, MD. Born on March 25, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Agnes Henrietta Connelly and the late James Allen Connelly. Paul was the loving husband of Tammy Sue Connelly, whom he married on...
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James Paul Goddard Jr., 77,

James Paul Goddard Jr., 77,

James Paul Goddard Jr., 77, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at his home on July 14, 2022.  Jim was born on August 23, 1944, in Washington DC to the late James Paul Goddard Sr. and Yolanda Scafida Goddard. He grew up in the Wheaton area and graduated from Wheaton High School.  Jim joined the...
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Eleanor Agnes (Price) Young

Eleanor Agnes (Price) Young

In the peaceful hours of Wednesday afternoon, August 10, 2022, the Lord wrapped His loving arms around Eleanor Agnes (Price) Young, and carefully placed her to eternal rest in her heavenly home. Eleanor, 94, of Loveville, Maryland was born in Wicomico, Maryland on June 28, 1928, to the late Shirley (Rock) and Ophelia Price. ...
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Paul A. McKay, 81

Paul A. McKay, 81

Paul A. McKay, 81 of Saint Inigoes, MD, passed away on August 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Benjamin McKay and Theresa (Carroll) McKay. Paul married the love of his life, Ethel (Taff) McKay on April 20, 1963 and...
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Judith (Judy) Barbara Walker, age 65

Judith (Judy) Barbara Walker, age 65

Judith (Judy) Barbara Walker, age 65 of Hollywood, MD passed away on August 2, 2022 at home. Judy was a resident of St. Mary’s County, MD for the last 26 years. She was born on January 14, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph F. Merk and Thelma Wilby Merk. Judy graduated from...
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Maria Mae English, 72

Maria Mae English, 72

Maria Mae English, 72 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on August 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 10, 1949 in Washington, DC to the late Vince Marvaso and Jean (Knighten) Marvaso. Maria graduated from Central High School in 1968.  After high school she went to work for the Government...
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John E. Schlemann, 69,

John E. Schlemann, 69,

John E. Schlemann, 69, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed peacefully in his sleep on August 11, 2022, at the Washington, DC, Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1953, in Fairfield, Ohio, to Mary C. (Baily) Schlemann and Lawrence W. Schlemann of Hamilton, Ohio. John attended Stephen T. Badin High School...
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Joseph Matthew Lockard, 25,

Joseph Matthew Lockard, 25,

Joseph Matthew Lockard, 25, of Brandywine, MD, passed away suddenly on August 6, 2022. Joseph was born on May 16, 1997, to Joseph and Dana in Southern Maryland. He went on to graduate from North Point High School in May of 2015. Joseph enjoyed working on vehicles and was an autobody technician at Marlow...
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Theresa Marie Lee, 61

Theresa Marie Lee, 61

Theresa Marie Lee, 61 of Avenue, MD passed away on August 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 25, 1961 in Paris, France to the late Robert Moody and Scarlet Louise Binsted Moody. Theresa married her beloved husband Henry Joseph Lee “Dickie” on May 7, 1982 and...
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Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Greg Casoni

Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Greg Casoni

The officers and members of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad regret to announce the passing of Active and Honorary Life Member Gregory (Greg) Casoni. Greg joined the department in 2010. In February 2011, Greg obtained his Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification. Greg has served as Chief Engineer and was actively serving as Assistant Engineer....
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Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office Announces Passing of Deputy Sheriff Scott C. McArdle #7284

Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office Announces Passing of Deputy Sheriff Scott C. McArdle #7284

It is with profound sadness and tremendous regret we announce the passing of Deputy Sheriff Scott C. McArdle #7284. Deputy Sheriff McArdle reported for work this morning and began feeling ill around 7 a.m. He drove himself to the emergency room at Anne Arundel Medical Center and later passed during treatment. Deputy Sheriff McArdle...
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