Obituaries

Paul Herman Oncken, Jr.

Paul Herman Oncken, Jr.

Paul Herman Oncken, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 15, 2023 at his home. Born on March 17, 1958 in Newport News, VA, he was the loving son of the late Janet Louise Moorhead Oncken, and Paul Herman Oncken, Sr. Paul is survived by his sister Carolyn Louise Williamson of Mechanicsville, MD....
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Cheryl Drury Norton, 71,

Cheryl Drury Norton, 71,

Cheryl Drury Norton, 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away suddenly on May 11, 2023 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 17, 1951 in LaPlata, MD to the late Bernard J. Drury, Sr. and Betty Ann Harding Drury. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of...
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Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, VA. Dotsy was born on August 12, 1925, in Charlotte Hall, MD, and was the daughter of the late William Woodbury Burroughs and Mabel Elizabeth Wilson Burroughs. On August 14, 1970, Dotsy married...
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Myrel Ann Nickey

Myrel Ann Nickey

Myrel Ann Nickey passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 90 years. At the time of her death, she was living in Hollywood, MD with her daughter Janice Stevens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Elmer Larson of Wilton ND, her husband Claire Nickey, her infant son...
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Raymond Eugene Hoyle, Jr., 60,

Raymond Eugene Hoyle, Jr., 60,

Raymond Eugene Hoyle, Jr., 60, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on May 14, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD. Visitation Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Services Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11:00 AM St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105...
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Michael “Mike” Mooney

Michael “Mike” Mooney

Michael “Mike” Mooney was a loving father, devoted partner, grandfather, brother, son, and beloved friend. He left this world on May 12, 2023 at the age of 60. He passed quickly in his home in Lusby, MD. We find peace in knowing he didn’t suffer. Mike was the son of Gershom Abraham and Diana...
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Kevin Joseph Bowles, 58,

Kevin Joseph Bowles, 58,

Kevin Joseph Bowles, 58, of Calvert County, Md passed away peacefully at home with his wife on May 9, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1965 to William L. Bowles and Ann (Nancy) Marie Bowles (both deceased). He was raised and lived most of his life in Huntingtown, Md. Kevin graduated from Northern High...
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William Keith Archer

William Keith Archer

Keith was born in Salmon, Idaho, to Clara Marie Trump and William Archer. He grew up in Oregon, and went to high school in Tigard, where he was on the wrestling team. After graduating from Portland State University, Keith began a life of service to the U.S. Navy and government. While we thank him...
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Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, VA. Dotsy was born on August 12, 1925, in Charlotte Hall, MD, and was the daughter of the late William Woodbury Burroughs and Mabel Elizabeth Wilson Burroughs. On August 14, 1970, Dotsy married...
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Margaret Marie Ledson, 85,

Margaret Marie Ledson, 85,

Margaret Marie Ledson, 85, of Hughesville, MD passed away May 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born February 19, 1938 to Myer Fox and Margaret Elizabeth Calahan in Washington, DC. Margaret had 6 children, Lois, Henry, Margaret, Catherine, Joseph, and George. Margaret married her beloved husband Sean Ernest Ledson on February...
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Diane Ruth Townsend (Yonker)

Diane Ruth Townsend (Yonker)

Diane Ruth Townsend (Yonker), of Solomons, MD, passed away on May 7, 2023, at Calvert Health Medical Center, following a long battle with kidney disease. She was born in December 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late William J. Yonker and Doris (Liebert) Yonker. She lived most of her early life in Philadelphia, graduating...
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Catherine Marie “Kitty” Canter Davis, 85,

Catherine Marie “Kitty” Canter Davis, 85,

Catherine Marie “Kitty” Canter Davis, 85, of Nanjemoy, MD, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2023. Catherine was born at home on November 3, 1937, to Robert and Nellie Canter in Hughesville, MD. Catherine met the love of her life, Theodore “Sonny” Davis, Jr., at La Plata High School. The two were married on...
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Clarence Edward Tucker, 86,

Clarence Edward Tucker, 86,

Clarence Edward Tucker, 86, of Bel Alton, MD died peacefully on May 9, 2023, at his residence in Bel Alton, MD. Clarence was born on July 8, 1936, in Washington, DC to the late John Edward Tucker and the late Dora Lee Windsor Tucker. Clarence enjoyed spending time with his family, working on his...
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James Parran “JP” Fenhagen

James Parran “JP” Fenhagen

James Parran “JP” Fenhagen of California, MD passed away May 8, 2023 in Callaway, Maryland surrounded by family. On June 7, 1942 he was born to the late Sherman Fenhagen and Rebecca Agnes Tennyson Fenhagen. JP graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Ridge, MD. He worked for A&P/Super Fresh for many years as...
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Virginia Fowler Moreland, 82,

Virginia Fowler Moreland, 82,

Virginia Fowler Moreland, 82, of Lothian, MD passed away April 29th, 2023 at her home. She was born March 3, 1941 in Calvert County Maryland to Edward Fowler and Berniece (Stallings) Fowler. Virginia grew up in Calvert County then later met her late husband Elmer Moreland and started a family in Lothian MD. Virginia...
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Mary Ann Henning, 60,

Mary Ann Henning, 60,

Mary Ann Henning, 60, of Lusby, MD, passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 30th, 2023, at Calvert Health Hospital with her daughters and close friends at her bed side. She was born on June 5, 1962, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Mary Ann grew up in Prince Frederick, graduating from Calvert High...
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Matthew Leroy “Matt” Weber, 66,

Matthew Leroy “Matt” Weber, 66,

Matthew Leroy “Matt” Weber, 66, of North Beach passed away April 30, 2023 after a brief illness. Matt was born January 19, 1957 to Gerard James and Marie Ann (Risalli) Weber. Affectionately known as Mad Dog, Matt was a lifelong fireman with Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department, DC Fire Department, and most recently North Beach...
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Terri Ann Wilson, 70,

Terri Ann Wilson, 70,

Terri Ann Wilson, 70, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 3, 2023 at her residence. Born December 4, 1952 in Camp Springs, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul Franklin Ludwig, Jr. and Nola Mae (Cagle) Ludwig. Terri graduated from Crossland High School in 1970.  She married Richard Lee Wilson, Sr....
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Kaye Virginia Davis, 75,

Kaye Virginia Davis, 75,

Kaye Virginia Davis, 75, of Lusby, MD passed away at home on May 4, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Kaye was born on October 12, 1947 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late W.W. “Buck” Stotler and the late Helen Stafford Stotler. Kaye grew up in Chesapeake Beach, MD and attended Calvert High School. ...
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Billy Oliver Riffe, 87,

Billy Oliver Riffe, 87,

Billy Oliver Riffe, 87, of Crab Orchard, West Virginia passed away May 4, 2023, in Waldorf. He was born May 30, 1935, in Mabscott, WV to Charles Walton and Alma (Meadows) Riffe. Billy was the seventh born of eighteen children and family meant everything to him. As one of the middle children, he had...
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Patricia Bailes Swann, 80,

Patricia Bailes Swann, 80,

Patricia Bailes Swann, 80, of Owings, MD, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, in Dunkirk, MD. She was born on March 5, 1943, in Rogersville, TN, to Helen Allen and Clayton Bailes. Patricia, also known as Pat, moved from East Tennessee to Maryland in the mid-1960s to pursue a career as a legal...
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Edna Mae Gott, 85,

Edna Mae Gott, 85,

Edna Mae Gott, 85, of Prince Frederick passed away May 7, 2023. She was born August 7, 1937 in Sunderland to Preston Sr. and Mary Theresa (Lauer) King. Edna is a lifelong resident of Calvert County; she grew up in West Beach and went to Calvert County Public Schools. She worked in the food...
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Christina Marie Sita, “Sissy”, 33,

Christina Marie Sita, “Sissy”, 33,

Christina Marie Sita, “Sissy”, 33, of Huntingtown, MD passed away May 6, 2023 in the love of her own home. Christina was born on September 29, 1989 in Washington, DC to Thomas and Cindy Sita.  She was raised in Calvert County where she attended Huntingtown High and graduated in 2007. She then went on to...
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Herbert Herman Pontow, 80,

Herbert Herman Pontow, 80,

Herbert Herman Pontow, 80, of Lusby, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023. Herb was born in Bremen, Illinois on December 26, 1942.  He was the son of Hedwig (Meyer) & Gerhard Pontow. On March 30, 1985, he married Thea L. Jeeninga in Kansas City, Missouri. Herb is survived...
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Brian Keith St. Mary, 54,

Brian Keith St. Mary, 54,

Brian Keith St. Mary, 54 of Hollywood, MD passed away on May 4, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1968 in Kingsburg, CA to Dan St. Mary and Marie Miller Lowe. Brian grew up between Haileyville, OK and Yakima, WA. He graduated  from Davis High School...
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