Ralph Jerome Butler of Lexington Park, Maryland departed his earthly home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at home. Ralph affectionately known as “Jerry” was born on January 28, 1966, in Leonardtown, Maryland to Ralph Ignatus Butler, Jr. and Shirley Bennett Butler. He met Jacqueline (Jackie) Barnes, the love of his life in 1988. Jerry...
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Dennis Charles Skinner was born on December 6, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Arvasene B. Skinner and Charles Skinner. He lived a life defined by service, dedication, and deep love for his family and community. Dennis made his home in North Beach, Maryland. He worked as a private government contractor, serving his country...
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Cynthia Anne Henning, 64, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side on February 28, 2026. Cynthia “Cindy” Anne Henning (Neyhart) was born on April 24, 1961, in Schenectady, New York, to the late Richard “Dick” Dwyer and Jacqueline Edith Neyhart. Cindy attended Friendly High School in...
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Sharon Ann Ackerman, age 79, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Asbury Healthcare Center in Solomons. Born on May 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Walter Edwin Lawson and Dorothy May Deibel. Sharon is survived by her son, Lee Eric Ackerman (April), sister Judi McKay and...
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Marcus Anthony Swann, 23, of Newburg, faces multiple criminal charges including possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or interfering with arrest, failure to obey a lawful order, and littering under 100 pounds following an incident in La Plata on March 3, 2026, according to...
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Doris Frances Sheleheda, 82 of Lusby, Maryland, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Doris Frances “Dot” Sheleheda (née Johanson) was born May 2, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1998, she and her beloved husband William “Bill” Sheleheda settled in Southern Maryland to be close to family in retirement. Due to Bill’s...
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Stephanie Ann Zanelotti, 71, passed away peacefully February 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Phillipsburg, NJ to William S Snyder, Jr. and Margaret Ann (Nehila) Snyder. The family moved to Kettering in 1969, and Stephanie graduated from Largo High School in 1972. She was a cheerleader, and became a proud...
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Joseph (Pop) Dungan, 93, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. Joseph was born on April 22, 1932, in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Coolidge High School and went on to live a life defined by service, dedication, and family. On June 18, 1955, Joseph married the love of his life, Mildred....
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Virginia “Ginny” Quesenberry, 43, of Calvert County, passed away on February 22, 2026. Ginny was full of life, love, and laughter. She had a heart that knew no limits and was always willing to go above and beyond for anyone in need. A devoted stay-at-home mother, Ginny took great pride in caring for her...
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Sangthong Keomanivong of Prince Frederick, and formerly of Danielson, CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 22, 2026. Born on December 1, 1940, in Savannakhet, Laos, Sangthong enjoyed meditation, going to the temple, traveling, cooking, and being around her grandchildren. Sangthong is survived by...
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Robert Paul Hardesty, 77, of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 22,2026. He was surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on April 18, 1948 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Eldridge and Mildred Hardesty. After graduating high school, Paul went on to serve in the Army National Guard. Paul spent...
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Robert Alan Chipman, 88, of Deale, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Autumn Lake at Crofton. He was born on June 23, 1937, in Blades, Delaware, to Pearl Victoria (Gordy) and Alan Wise Chipman. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Chipman; his son, David Chipman (Kimberly Potts); his daughter, Trish...
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George Carl Klein, 89, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 in Edgewater, Maryland. George shared an extraordinary life with his beloved wife of 62 years, Gwendolyn (Crandell) Klein. He was born on September 28, 1936, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C., to Cecilia (Offenstein) and John Klein. George grew...
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James “Jimmy” Frederick Sheehan, 69, of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, passed away on February 24, 2026, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on November 26, 1956, in Leonardtown, Maryland, Jimmy was the son of the late James Carroll Sheehan and Gladys Victoria (Knott) Sheehan. A proud lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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YNC Jack Erman Lenderman, USN (Ret.), age 94, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 23, 2026 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 2, 1932 in Denison, TX to the late Clem Ritchie and Effie Lou Lenderman. His mother...
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We are saddened to announce that Karen René Stevens of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Karen was born in New York City on October 9, 1952, the daughter of the late Martin and Marlene Johnson. She built a career working as an administrative specialist for...
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Mearl Eugene “Gene” Wood, 83, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. Gene was the loving husband of Karen Bishop Wood, with whom he enjoyed 60 years of marriage last August. He was the loving father to Deborah Jones (married to Joe) of Albertville, AL,...
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Jax Alexander Janschek, beloved infant son of Jake Alexander Janschek and Cierra Michelle Bagent of Waldorf, Maryland, was born on February 21, 2026, and passed away the same day. Though his time on earth was brief, Jax was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of his family. In addition to his...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) engineering students joined local leaders as Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties recognized National Engineers Week to raise awareness for an industry working behind the scenes to build a better world. National Engineers Week, or EWeek, is observed Feb. 22 – 28, 2026. Its purpose is to highlight the...
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Diane Marie (McManus) Mangel, lovingly known as “Mimi,” 76, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 30, 1949, in Buffalo, New York, Diane was the cherished daughter of the late Captain Thomas McManus and...
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A Waldorf man is facing a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he threatened a man with a gun in late February and was later arrested with a loaded handgun, drugs, and suspected drug distribution materials during an early morning encounter with deputies. Carioco Jovan Grimes, 37, of Waldorf, is...
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Samuel Henry Bogan, 75, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Samuel was born on March 22, 1950, in Washington, D.C. to the late Wilson Woodrow Bogan and Grace Mary Bogan. He married the love of his life, Sharon Bogan, and together they built a life centered...
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Diane Easter White, 77, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on February 22, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on March 28, 1948, in Scotland, Maryland, on Fresh Pond Neck Road, Diane was the daughter of the late Robert M. Gough and Reva Irene Barnes. Raised in Southern Maryland, she remained...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a one-week extension to the 2026 muskrat trapping season in all counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard and Washington. The revised season will now close March 22, 2026, to make up for unfavorable weather conditions in January and February, including extensive ice coverage, that impacted trapping in...
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Aliyah Eve Watt was born sleeping on February 19, 2026, and was welcomed into heaven the same day. She is the beloved daughter of Thomas Edward Watt III and Jamesh Emiley Williams of Maryland. Though Aliyah never opened her eyes to this world, she was deeply loved and longed for from the very beginning....
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