Obituaries

Mary Helen Farrell, 93,

Mary Helen Farrell, 93,

Mary Helen Farrell, 93, of Compton, MD, passed away on August 4, 2022, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edith Mabel (Bussler) Farrell and the late William Joseph Farrell, Sr. She is survived by her sibling Arthur Farrell of Compton, MD, as well as many...
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Mary Helen Bush Nelson, “Tiny”, 93,

Mary Helen Bush Nelson, “Tiny”, 93,

Mary Helen Bush Nelson, “Tiny”, 93, of Charlotte Hall, MD, formerly of Chaptico, MD, passed away on August 3, 2022 in La Plata, MD. Born on October 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Liza Louise Baker Bush and the late Herman Bush. Mary was the loving wife of the late John...
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Joseph Frank Bussler, Sr., 78,

Joseph Frank Bussler, Sr., 78,

Joseph Frank Bussler, Sr., 78, of Compton died July 30, 2022 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. Born February 29, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD, Frank was the son of the late John William Bussler, Sr. and Agnes Cecelia Russell Bussler. Frank is predeceased in death by his brother, John William (Johnny) Bussler,...
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Joseph Harry Norris IV, “Jay”, 43,

Joseph Harry Norris IV, “Jay”, 43,

Joseph Harry Norris IV, “Jay”, 43, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on July 29, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 21, 1979, he was the son of Joseph Harry Norris III of Leonardtown, MD and the late Jannette Norris. Jay is survived by his sisters, Kelly Loveless of Loveville, MD and Kristin Caton...
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Steven Francis Moran, 65

Steven Francis Moran, 65

Steven Francis Moran, 65 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 31, 2022 at home. He was born on October 26, 1956 in Patuxent River, MD to the late Florant Otto Moran and Pearl (O’Kane) Moran. Steven was affectionately known as “Steve” or “Smiley”. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland....
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Commander Matthew Mark Matthias, 50,

Commander Matthew Mark Matthias, 50,

Commander Matthew Mark Matthias, 50, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 18, 2022 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with his loving family at his side. Matt was born on June 12, 1972 in Seattle, WA to Joe Matthias and Pamela Frost Klein. After enlisting in the U.S. Navy upon graduation from high school,...
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Robert Henry Short Jr, age 68, affectionately known as “Buddy” by family and close friends, entered into eternal peace on August 1, 2022 at his daughter, Linda’s home with family and friends by his side. The sun arose upon Robert Henry Short Jr on January 27, 1954 when he was born to the late...
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Algie Addison St. Clair, 88,

Algie Addison St. Clair, 88,

Algie Addison St. Clair, 88, of Indiantown Farm, Chaptico, MD, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on February 3, 1934, in Dentsville, Maryland to the late Marshall Sedwick St. Clair and Ada Maude (Cooksey) St. Clair. Algie spent his early childhood years in Dentsville,...
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Albert Norman “Norm” Bleakley, 74,

Albert Norman “Norm” Bleakley, 74,

Albert Norman “Norm” Bleakley, 74, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Norm was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland to Al and Marie Bleakley and was big brother to Thomas “Tom” Bleakley. He spent his early years spending lots of time enjoying the outdoors...
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Helen Pauline Lococo, 85

Helen Pauline Lococo, 85

Helen Pauline Lococo, 85 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 23, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Greensboro, PA to the late Andrew Gluvna, Sr. and Anna (Sabo) Gluvna. Helen is survived by her children, Robert Lococo (Kimberly) of Olathe, KS, and Brian Lococo of...
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Terrence O’Reilly Keating, 88,

Terrence O’Reilly Keating, 88,

Terrence O’Reilly Keating, 88, of California MD, Passed away in Callaway MD on July 29th, 2022. Terrence was born on February 12,1934 in Washington, D.C., to the Late John Bruce Keating, and Mary Ann Barks. The Family will receive friends on Monday August 1st, 2022 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,...
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Mary Ellen Woodburn, “Mimi”, 81,

Mary Ellen Woodburn, “Mimi”, 81,

Mary Ellen Woodburn, “Mimi”, 81, of California, MD, passed away on July 28, 2022 in California, MD. Mary was born on the February 28, 1941 to the late Beatrice Woodburn and the late Richard Woodburn. Mimi is survived by her sister Elizabeth Seligman and three honorary grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary is...
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James Edward “Jim” Weber Capt., U.S.M.C., 91,

James Edward “Jim” Weber Capt., U.S.M.C., 91,

James Edward “Jim” Weber Capt., U.S.M.C., 91, of Bushwood, MD, formerly of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away on July 24, 2022 in La Plata, MD. Born on September 24, 1930 in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late Mary C. Speanburg Weber and the late Joseph P. Weber. Jim is survived by...
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Joyce Ann Cusic

Joyce Ann Cusic

Joyce Ann Cusic of Chaptico , Maryland passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 23,2022 . She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 8,1943, in Chaptico ,”Crossroads” MD to the late John Woodley and Martha Lee (Ellis) Knott. Joyce grew up enjoying the beautiful countryside surrounding her....
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Agnes C. Butler-Swales, 65,

Agnes C. Butler-Swales, 65,

Agnes C. Butler-Swales, 65, of Great Mills, MD, formerly of Chaptico, MD, passed away on July 23, 2022 in Great Mills, MD. Born on March 19, 1957 in Chaptico, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Catherine Shade Butler and the late Richard Paul Butler. Agnes was the loving wife of the...
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Johnny Wayne Martin

Johnny Wayne Martin

Johnny Wayne Martin, loving husband and father of three, passed away on Friday July 22, 2022 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 8, 1959 in Covington, VA to the late Dolly Belle Martin and the late Morris Dean Martin Sr. He was one of nine children....
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Mary “Regina” Tehsman, 93,

Mary “Regina” Tehsman, 93,

Mary “Regina” Tehsman, 93, of California, MD, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on July 21, 2022 in Solomons, MD. Born on September 3, 1928 in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Regina Gipe and the late Milton Albert Gipe. Regina was the loving wife of the late...
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Don Otis Norman, 88,

Don Otis Norman, 88,

Don Otis Norman, 88, of St. Inigoes, MD, passed away on July 16, 2022, at his home with his loving family. He was born on June 7, 1934, in Levy, AK, to the late Don O Norman and Eunice Stanley Norman. Don joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served his country until his...
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Salvatore Lagana, Jr., 67,

Salvatore Lagana, Jr., 67,

On July 24, 2022, Salvatore Lagana, Jr., 67, of Waldorf, MD, passed away after an almost 5-month-long battle with cancer. Salvatore was born on May 9, 1955, to Salvatore and Jane Lagana in Washington, D.C. Salvatore graduated from Suitland High School in 1974. After graduation, he worked in the truck driving industry for over...
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Mona Stephens Famoso, 85

Mona Stephens Famoso, 85

Mona Stephens Famoso, 85 of Leonardtown, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter Marcia in Loveville, MD. Mona was born on December 19, 1936 to the late Garland Lyle Stephens and Hettie Lois Sanford. She grew up in Columbia, MS. and at the tender...
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Deborah Ann Young, 64,

Deborah Ann Young, 64,

Deborah Ann Young, 64, of Clinton, MD passed away on July 21, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Edward Young Sr. and Gertrude Elizabeth (Armstrong) Young of Leonardtown, MD. Deborah was a graduate of...
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Caroline Bradburn Bradford, 97,

Caroline Bradburn Bradford, 97,

Caroline Bradburn Bradford, 97, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at her home and joined the love of her life Kenneth H. (Pappy) Bradford Sr, on July 21, 2022. She was born in her fraternal grandparents’ bedroom in Ridge, MD. Later, she attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and went to Great Mills for 2 years...
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Barbara Dent Murray, 90,

Barbara Dent Murray, 90,

Barbara Dent Murray, 90, of Bryantown, MD, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born on June 26, 1932, to James and Dora Dent in Washington, D.C. After Barbara graduated from Hyattsville High School, she pursued a degree in Nursing at Garfield Memorial Hospital and graduated as an...
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Kaileb Paul Martinez

Kaileb Paul Martinez

Kaileb Paul Martinez November 17, 2021 – June 27, 2022 It is with a heavy heart that another angel has gained their wings on June 27, 2022 Kaileb Paul Martinez born November 17, 2021 to his parents, Amber Nicole Vera and Charles Barrett Martinez of Lusby, MD at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Since the...
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Terry Ashly Windsor, 53,

Terry Ashly Windsor, 53,

Terry Ashly Windsor, 53, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home in Hiawassee, GA.  He was born June 3, 1968, to Doris Elaine (Windsor) Hamilton, in Cheverly, MD. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Donald Hamilton (Mary) of Mechanicsville, MD, children: Terry Windsor, Jr and...
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