Captain John Thomas Smith, USAF, Ret., passed away peacefully at age 84 after battling a service-connected cancer. He was a man of quiet faith in God who walked the walk. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed deeply. John led a full and meaningful life. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina,...
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Robert “Bobby” Lee Kemp, a devoted husband, loving father, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by family. Born on January 23, 1943, to Sarah Lucille Helmick and Clarence Kemp, Bobby grew up in a home filled with love alongside his siblings Rosie, John, Hubert, and Janet. At just 16,...
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Lilyann “Lyn” Marie Beard, 77, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1948, in Ohio to the late Michael and Dorothy Strainic. After graduating from Anderson High School in 1965, she went on to study English at Ohio State University. She later earned a master’s degree...
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Joan Carol MacMillan, 85, of California, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 9, 1940, in Alexandria, Virginia, Joan was the daughter of Clarence Minor Madison and Ada Gertrude (Edwards) Madison. She was raised with strong values of family, kindness, and hard work—qualities that became...
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Teresa Mae Gould, 59, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 12, 1966, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Teresa was the daughter of John and Margaret (Black) Rice. On September 5, 1998, she married the love of her life, David Gould, and together they built...
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The family of Mary Newheiser Brooks of Compton, Maryland, is saddened to announce her passing on November 15, 2025, at the Hermitage in Solomons, Maryland at the age of 95 years. Born in December of 1929, in Washington, D.C., Mary was the third of four daughters born to William and Alice Malone Newheiser. She...
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William “Billy” Joseph Mattingly, 75, of La Plata, MD, went peacefully home with the angels on November 6, 2025. Billy was born on March 03, 1950 in La Plata, MD. He grew up living at Rock Point MD with lots of family and friends. He started school at Archbishop Neale then transferred and graduated...
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Barbara Ann Dooms (Burke), affectionately known as Mimi to her beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Middleburg, Virginia, Barbara grew up in Camp Springs, Maryland, later residing in Suitland before making her home in Pasadena, Maryland. A devoted mother, Barbara’s greatest joy in life was her family. She is lovingly...
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Kelly Gene Grove, 53, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on October 20, 2025 surrounded by her family’s love. Kelly was truly one of a kind. She had a spirit that could never be dimmed — bold, original, and unapologetically herself. She never followed the crowd; instead, she danced to her own rhythm and...
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Visitation Tuesday, November 11, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby 20 American Lane Lusby, MD 20657 Get Directions Visitation Tuesday, November 11, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby 20 American Lane Lusby, MD 20657 Get Directions Services Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:00 AM Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby 20 American...
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Leonard Eugene “Lenny” Durnbaugh Sr., 79, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed peacefully at home on November 7, 2025. Born December 18, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Lenny was the son of the late William Franklin Durnbaugh and Hazel Evelyn Gray Durnbaugh. Lenny was the devoted husband of 58 years to Judith Marie Leone Durnbaugh. Together...
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Charles Edwin “Chuck” Martin, 95, of Prince Frederick, passed away on November 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 14, 1930, in Tyler, TX, to D.B. and Mary Ethel (Heath) Martin. Chuck spent his childhood moving between southeast Oklahoma and northeast Texas and graduated from Gladewater High School in Gladewater, TX....
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Anita Carol Bland, 62, of Elk Garden, West Virginia, passed away November 6, 2025, following a brief illness, surrounded by family. Born September 8th, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, she was preceded in death by her father Billie D. Blevins. She lived a fulfilling life raising her two children, running a successful business, caring for...
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Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr., 83, of Chesapeake Beach passed away November 3, 2025. He was born November 23, 1941 in Washington, DC to James Austin and Arlene (Wishard) Harbaugh. Tom worked for the Office of Naval Intelligence for over 30 years, retiring in 2011. Tom was an avid tennis player and coach. He coached...
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Billy Ray Wolber, 80, of Port Republic, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born on August 8, 1945, in La Junta, Colorado, Billy lived a life defined by quiet strength, dedication, and care for his family and friends. A proud veteran, Billy served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy, an experience...
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Charles Reid Hutchins passed away peacefully on November 02, 2025, All Souls Day in Venice, Florida. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan. He and Joan had two sons, Michael and Stephen and daughter-in-law Mary. He was also the proud Grandfather of Justin, David, and Megan, and great granddaughter, McKenna. Charles...
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Theresa Marie (Marcus) Manas, 70, of Harwood, passed away on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1954, in Cheverly to Aubrey and Mary (Gaffney) Marcus and was raised in the College Park area. Theresa married her husband Bruce on March 20, 1976, and together they settled in...
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Joan Marie Myers, 86, of Solomons, Maryland, entered into rest peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born on September 29, 1939, in New York City, Joan was the daughter of the late Grace and Thomas Joseph Moriarty. She grew up in Wappingers Falls, New York, and graduated from Wappingers Central School District. On January 19,...
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On November 6, 2025, Darlene Ann McAllister, 66, of Hughesville, MD, passed away following a lengthy health battle. Born on November 17th, 1958, in Washington, DC, Darlene was known throughout her life for her compassion and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Darlene faced her illness with the same courage and quiet determination...
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Ramona Afanador, affectionately known as Ramonita, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Ramona was born on November 12, 1932, in Puerto Rico, to Francisco DeJesus Collazo and Leonor Rodriguez Andujar....
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St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 7 is saddened to learn of the passing of Charter Member Gerald C. Peterson, one of the individuals whose early contributions helped shape the foundation of our department. Although his time with the company was limited, the impact of his efforts has carried through the decades. The...
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Jackie Roy Shelton, 82, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on October 30, 2025 at his home. Jackie was born on June 1, 1943 in Indian Head, MD, to Anna Shelton. Jackie attended public school in Charles County, graduated from high school and went on to serve in the United States Army as a Military...
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“Sally” Sarah Frances Fuller, 78, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away October 29, 2025. She was born March 4, 1947 in Lincoln, NE, to Arthur Patrick and Harriett Jane (Hill) Sullivan. Alumna of Pius X High School in Lincoln and student of American art at the University of Nebraska. Married Rex L. “Mike” Fuller...
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Elizabeth Katherine “Betty” Doyle, 88, of Barefoot Bay, FL, passed away on October 29, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Owings, MD. Betty was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her family moved to Mastic Beach, NY, in 1967. Betty was a well-loved office manager at Casola Well Drillers in Mastic Beach for decades....
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Carolyn Louise Young, 74, of Dunkirk passed away October 27, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1950, in Washington, DC to Ernest and Rita Anne (Gunnell) Oliver. Carolyn grew up in Hillside, MD and graduated from Central Sr. High School. She later attended the University of Maryland where she graduated with a bachelor’s...
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