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Deborah Sue Rosson

Deborah Sue Rosson

Deborah Sue Rosson of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on October 6, 2024 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Charles County. She worked at Sheet Metal Workers International until retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed watching movies, occasionally playing the slots, and always had a soda in...
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Laurie Amber Rosson

Laurie Amber Rosson

Laurie Amber Rosson of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on September 28, 2024 at George Washington University Hospital with her loving son at her side. She was 45 years old. Laurie worked for many years as a New Construction Cleaner. She devoted her life to taking care of her son, and adored her granddaughter....
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Mary Louise Haggenmaker, 88,

Mary Louise Haggenmaker, 88,

Mary Louise Haggenmaker, 88, went home to be with her Savior on October 11, 2024 peacefully in her sleep. She lived a long life and leaves a void her family cannot fill. Mary was born in Washington, DC, February 25, 1936 to the late Bernard McGervey and Louise Cassidy McGervey. She is preceded in...
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Elizabeth Lee Thomas, “Betty”,

Elizabeth Lee Thomas, “Betty”,

Elizabeth Lee Thomas, “Betty”, of Loveville, MD, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 on her family farm in Loveville, MD. Born on November 12, 1950, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Rita Owens and the late John Edgar Joy, Sr. Betty was the loving wife of Carlyle George...
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Joseph L. Quade, Jr.

Joseph L. Quade, Jr.

Joseph L. Quade, Jr., of Clements, MD, passed away on September 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Joe died of a rare blood cancer at the age of 77. He was a St. Mary’s County resident all his life. Born to the late Joseph and Eleanor Quade on September 23, 1947, he was the...
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Michael Leo Draham, age 69,

Michael Leo Draham, age 69,

Michael Leo Draham, age 69, of Port Republic passed away on October 10, 2024 at La Casa South assisted living facility.  Michael was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 5, 1955.  Eldest son of the late Leo Draham, Jr. and Irene Draham; loving husband of Sandra Draham (nee: Morris); dear brother of Annemarie (Mark...
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Curt Lee Hildebrandt, 65,

Curt Lee Hildebrandt, 65,

Curt Lee Hildebrandt, 65, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away October 2, 2024, at his home. Curt was born on May 2, 1959, in Bloomsburg, PA to the late Foster H. and Carol L. Hildebrandt. After high school, Curt attended what is now known as Pennsylvania College of Technology for his certification in Diesel...
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John Eric Hiortdahl

John Eric Hiortdahl

John Eric Hiortdahl of St. Leonard, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 while enjoying his favorite pastime, fishing.  John was found sitting on the jetty with his fishing pole still in hand and a peaceful expression on his face looking out into the Chesapeake Bay. John was born on June 24, 1962, to...
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Sara Louise Burbage, 73,

Sara Louise Burbage, 73,

Sara Louise Burbage, 73, of Loveville, MD passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024. Sara was born on September 14, 1951 in Washington DC to the late George Herbert Burbage and Irby (Smith) Burbage. She grew up in Temple Hills, MD. Her father George died when she was just 7 years old....
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Patricia Draper aged 76,

Patricia Draper aged 76,

Patricia Draper aged 76, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born and raised in Washington, DC by James and Dorothy Ruley. She was the youngest of six children. In December of 1985, she married her true love George Draper in Vegas with their two daughters as witnesses and made a home...
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Renate Margarete Stephens, 90,

Renate Margarete Stephens, 90,

Renate Margarete Stephens, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away at her home on October 10, 2024, family was by her side. On August 24, 1934, Renate was born in Sellnow, Germany to Kurt and Margarete Schmalz.  Renate lived her early years (age 5 -11) during World War II (1939-1945), one of the most...
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Sherry Ann Selinske, 55,

Sherry Ann Selinske, 55,

Sherry Ann Selinske, 55, of Stephens City, VA passed away on October 7, 2024. On June 16, 1969, Sherry was born in Washington, DC to Joseph Akowskey, Sr. (Brenda), and Dianne Middledorf (Kevin). After Sherry graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1987, she attended CSM to pursue a degree in sign language. On...
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Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78,

Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78,

Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78, of Ridge, MD passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She was born March 31, 1946 to the late James Emerick Stone Sr. and Helen Yeatman Stone. Sandra grew up in St. Mary’s County where she attended St. Michael’s School....
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Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64,

Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64,

Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only two weeks earlier. Cynthia was born on March 14, 1960, in Washington, D.C., to the late Walter A. Lloyd and Mary Christine...
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Joseph Luskus

Joseph Luskus

Joseph Luskus departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was 87 years old. Joseph was born on January 14, 1937, in Mount Carmel, PA to Joseph Leonard Luskus and Louise Mildred Luskus (née Zedanovich). He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Mount Carmel, PA in 1954....
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Elizabeth Denham Bieber, 98,

Elizabeth Denham Bieber, 98,

Elizabeth Denham Bieber, 98, of Drayden, St Mary’s County, MD passed away at home on October 6, 2024. On May 26, 1945, she married her late beloved husband, Victor Emanuel Bieber, Jr. Together they celebrated over 69 wonderful years of marriage.  Elizabeth spent her married life as a wife and mother. She enjoyed being...
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Marian Louise DiMichele-Coppins, age 89,

Marian Louise DiMichele-Coppins, age 89,

Marian Louise DiMichele-Coppins, age 89, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Born on May 28, 1935, in Washington, DC, she was the beloved daughter of Augustus and Marian Smith. As a mother, Marian was a constant source of strength, love, and wisdom to her children. She is survived by Nancy...
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Neil “Barry” Nutwell

Neil “Barry” Nutwell

Our beloved Neil “Barry” Nutwell, born October 11, 1957, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by friends after a lengthy battle against cancer on September 22, 2024. He fought the good fight and finished his race with courage and unfailing determination focused on his love...
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The Honorable Michael John Stamm

The Honorable Michael John Stamm

The Honorable Michael John Stamm, County Administrative Judge, St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, 68 of Hollywood, MD passed away on October 2, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 31, 1956 in Cornwall, NY to the late...
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Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91,

Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91,

Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91, of California, MD (formerly of Bartow, FL) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 19, 1933 in West Virginia to the late Thomas King Crewey and Gertrude Emma (nee: Pendleton) Crewey. Growing up in Charlton Heights, West Virginia, she was a...
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Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70,

Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70,

Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 28, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Douglas Bowles and Catherine Merle (Oliver) Bowles. Frank is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, where he was raised on...
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Michael Warren Laney, 69,

Michael Warren Laney, 69,

Michael Warren Laney, 69, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 1, 1954 in San Diego, CA to Edward Veloras Laney, Jr. of Hollywood, MD and the late Margaret Ann “Marge” (nee:...
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Joseph Rudolph Thompson, Sr., 84,

Joseph Rudolph Thompson, Sr., 84,

Joseph Rudolph Thompson, Sr., 84 of Great Mills, MD passed away on September 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1940, near Hermanville, MD to the late Rudolph Aloysius Thompson and Edith (nee: Dyson) Thompson. Joe was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He...
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AME2 Dellard Lee “Del” Lancaster, USN, (Ret.), 74,

AME2 Dellard Lee “Del” Lancaster, USN, (Ret.), 74,

AME2 Dellard Lee “Del” Lancaster, USN, (Ret.), 74, passed away on September 27, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 7, 1949 in Peoria, IL to the late Dolan Curless Lancaster and Loubisa Ellen (nee: Voney) Lancaster. After graduating high school, Del enlisted...
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Peggy Joyce Gooch, 85,

Peggy Joyce Gooch, 85,

Peggy Joyce Gooch, 85, of Deale, MD, passed away on October 3, 2024, at her home. Born in Meridian, MS, on January 15, 1939, she was the daughter of Lydia Belle (Jackson) and Louis Elmore Davis. Peggy grew up in Georgia where she attended public school. She married Alvice E. Garrett and lived in...
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