Obituaries

Bernard Maguire Johnson, Sr., “Bucky”, 86

Bernard Maguire Johnson, Sr., “Bucky”, 86

Bernard Maguire Johnson, Sr., “Bucky”, 86, passed away on January 15, 2022 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on April 18, 1935, in Mechanicsville, MD, and was the son late Imelda Wathen Johnson and Leonard B. Johnson. Bucky was the loving husband of the late Patricia Gould and the late Frances Irene “Bea”...
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Kimberly Lynn Winkler, 32

Kimberly Lynn Winkler, 32

Kimberly Lynn Winkler, 32 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Hospital in LaPlata, MD. She was born on July 22, 1989 in LaPlata, MD to J.C. Winkler and Tina Scopin Winkler of Leonardtown, MD. Kimberly was a 2007 graduate of Great Mills High School....
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Dennis James Anderson Sr., 91

Dennis James Anderson Sr., 91

Dennis James Anderson Sr., 91, of Waldorf, Maryland passed away on January 25, 2022 with his family by his side in Washington D.C. The family will be accepting friends for Dennis’ Visitation on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Brinsfield Funeral Home at 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland, from 2-4 PM and 6-8...
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Stanley Arthur Newquist, Jr., 92

Stanley Arthur Newquist, Jr., 92

Stanley Arthur Newquist, Jr., 92, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on August 3, 1929 to the late Stanley Arthur Newquist, Sr. and Helen Constance (McNamara) Newquist. After graduating high school, Stan would go on to...
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Dale Lee Peck, 67

Dale Lee Peck, 67

Dale Lee Peck, 67, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 15, 2022 at the MedStar St. Mary’s. Dale was born on May 31, 1954 to Robert Sidney Peck and Esther Louise Peck in Harrisburg, PA. After Dale graduated from Juniata High School in 1972, he joined the United States Air Force and served...
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Rose Marie Strickland, 95

Rose Marie Strickland, 95

Rose Marie Strickland, 95, of La Plata, MD passed away at Sagepoint Senior Living Facility on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1926 in Winter Haven, FL to Charles Carlton and Edna Elizabeth Carlton “Hughes”. She was their only child. Rose was raised in Chicago, Ill where she graduated from...
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David “Dave” Allen Buckler, Sr., 66

David “Dave” Allen Buckler, Sr., 66

David “Dave” Allen Buckler, Sr., 66, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully after a fierce battle with Lung Cancer on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in the comfort of his home with his beloved wife, Terri Buckler. Dave was born on July 24, 1955 in La Plata, MD to Henry Lawrence Buckler, Sr. and Margaret...
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Earl Randolph Baker, 70

Earl Randolph Baker, 70

Earl Randolph Baker, age 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 16, 2022, at University of MD, University Hospital, in Baltimore, MD. He was proceeded in death by his infant sister, Anna LaVonne Baker, and his parents, John Enoch and Anna Mae Baker. Earl loved his family which included his loving wife of...
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Gerard DiPreta, 80

Gerard DiPreta, 80

Gerard DiPreta, 80, of St. Leonard, MD, passed away on January 14, 2022 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on November 20, 1941 in Queens, NY to the late William DiPreta and Louise Vitti DiPreta. Gerard is a 1965 graduate of Bayside High School and a graduate of Pace...
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Regina Jeannette “Jeanne” (Tutak) Karr, 100

Regina Jeannette “Jeanne” (Tutak) Karr, 100

Regina Jeannette “Jeanne” (Tutak) Karr, 100, previously of Luray, VA passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in St. Inigoes, MD on Sunday, January 23, 2022, with her daughter by her side. Jeanne was born May 7, 1921, in Creighton, PA. She was the daughter of Polish immigrants who arrived in the United States...
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Margaret “Margo” Jennings Thompson, 72

Margaret “Margo” Jennings Thompson, 72

Margaret “Margo” Jennings Thompson, who is beloved to all who knew her, transitioned to her next life in Heaven on Saturday, January 15th, 2022, held in the light and warmth of family, pets, and the familiarity of home. She was 72 years old. Margo is survived by her adoring husband of 49 years, Derrill...
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Herbert Rudolph Staiger, 79

Herbert Rudolph Staiger, 79

Herbert Rudolph Staiger, of Bryantown, MD, age 79, passed away at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home on January 21, 2022. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Herbert Adolph Staiger of Stuttgart, Germany and the late Ann Weaver of Owensboro, Kentucky. When he was 3 years old his...
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Dennis “Denny” Mervin Houser, 81

Dennis “Denny” Mervin Houser, 81

Dennis “Denny” Mervin Houser, 81, of Dale City, VA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on September 29, 1940 in Washington, DC to the late Milton Morris Houser and Pearl Beatrice Pearson Houser. Denny met the love of his life,...
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James Robert Jameson

James Robert Jameson

James Robert Jameson passed away on January 19, 2022 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. James was born in Washington, DC on August 20, 1947 and grew up in Camp Springs, MD where he attended Crossland High School. James was a veteran serving in Vietnam and ROTC from 1968 to 1973. He...
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Jose “Joe” Luis Laboy, Jr., 68

Jose “Joe” Luis Laboy, Jr., 68

Jose “Joe” Luis Laboy, Jr., 68, of Great Mills, MD passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was a bright star in this often-difficult world and will be missed by so many friends and family members. We are completely unprepared for this unexpected loss and miss him greatly. Joe was born to...
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Suzanne Donlon Lee

Suzanne Donlon Lee

Suzanne (Suzie) was born in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia and first moved to the United States in 1964. She grew up in Waldwick, New Jersey and later settled in Warwick, New York in 1999. In 2005, her and her daughter, Devin, relocated to Lexington Park, Maryland. Suzie and Devin moved in with Kathleen, Suzie’s mom,...
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Richard “Dickie” Edward Haig, 75

Richard “Dickie” Edward Haig, 75

Richard “Dickie” Edward Haig, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on March 10, 1946 in Washington, DC to the late Richard Annis Haig and Juanita Iris (Vogel) Haig. Dickie met the love of his life, Linda Haig...
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William Roger Hall, 81

William Roger Hall, 81

William Roger Hall, 81, of California, MD (formerly of Laurel, DE) went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2022. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to the late James Sherman Hall and Nell Ruth (Murchison) Hall. Roger, as he was fondly known by his family and friends,...
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Freddie Allen Young, 71

Freddie Allen Young, 71

Freddie Allen Young, 71, of Hughesville, MD went to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly early in the morning of Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on September 17, 1950 in La Plata, MD, to the late Vernon Roy and Ruth Margaret Young...
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James “Jim” Elwood Bell, 76

James “Jim” Elwood Bell, 76

James “Jim” Elwood Bell, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Jim was born in Washington D.C. to Elwood Earl Bell and Elsie Grace Bell “Richardson” on November 9, 1945. He was one (1) of five (5) children. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the...
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Richard “Dick” Leroy Litzinger, 78

Richard “Dick” Leroy Litzinger, 78

Richard “Dick” Leroy Litzinger, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD (formerly of Madera, PA) passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Cambria County, PA to the late Arthur Elliot Litzinger and Mary Elizabeth (Nisewonger) Litzinger. Richard would enlist in the US...
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Joyce Ann Caldwell, 69

Joyce Ann Caldwell, 69

In Loving Remembrance of Our Treasured Friend and Sister in Christ “Joyce Ann Caldwell” February 10th, 1952 to December 19th, 2021 Artist, Writer, Avid Gardener, and Retired State Department Secretary (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland & Cullman, Alabama) STILL HERE by Gina Rawnsley© Today is a tender celebration Of loving words spoken Of ribbons of...
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Howard Orian “Bud” Lamb Jr.

Howard Orian “Bud” Lamb Jr.

Howard (‘Bud’ to family and friends) passed away on January 12, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 3, 1943 in Florida, and grew up in a Navy family that traveled up and down the east coast from Maine to Florida and into Tennessee. He and his brother Ken attended nine different...
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Lois Belle (Moore) Smith

Lois Belle (Moore) Smith

Lois Belle (Moore) Smith, born in Williamsport, PA, November 25, 1930 passed away January 8, 2022 in Solomons, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell H. Smith; parents Albert H. Moore and Melintha J. (Brown) Moore; siblings Albert H. Moore Jr., Doris E. Watson, and Shirley M. Weaver. She is survived...
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William Edson Fowler, “Bill”, 56

William Edson Fowler, “Bill”, 56

William Edson Fowler, “Bill”, 56, of Hollywood, MD, formerly of Brewster, NY, passed away on January 7, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 3, 1965, he was the son of Margaret Fowler and the late Charles Fowler. William was the loving boyfriend and partner of Karen Stauffer. He was preceded in death by...
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