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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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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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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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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Robert “Robby” Merrill Gass, Jr., 66, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on February 20, 2026 at Georgetown University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Robby was born April 16, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD, to Robert Gass, Sr. and the late Frances Wise Gass. Robby is survived by his wife, Pamela Gass, children, Robert “Jason”...
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Raelyn Brooks Crenshaw, precious daughter of Justin and Jami Crenshaw of Mechanicsville, Maryland, was born on February 4, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital and unexpectedly passed away on February 21, 2026, at National Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. Though her time on earth was brief, Raelyn filled her family’s hearts with immeasurable love and joy....
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Donald Edward “Donnie” Cantrell was born on October 4, 1965, and passed away on February 22, 2026. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Donnie, 60, of Sarasota, FL. He passed away on February 22, 2026, with his wife, Peggy, by his side. Donnie was born on...
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On February 13, 2026, Larry Barron, 79, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away. Larry was born on May 7, 1946, in Shelby, NC, to the late Julius and Lou Ivey Barron. After graduating from high school in Shelby, NC, he went on to study sociology at Livingston College in Salisbury, NC. Larry served with...
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Jack Northedge August 11, 1931 – February 16, 2026 ——————————————— It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Jack Northedge, 94, of Dunkirk, MD, on February 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 11, 1931, in Washington, D.C., to the late...
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Phyllis Dale Huseman of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, formerly of Sebastian, Florida, Hollywood, Maryland and Clinton, Maryland, passed away February 16, 2026, at the age of 87. Phyllis was born in Newark, New Jersey to Charles H. Pratt, Sr. and Elsie M. Pratt. She graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington DC and married John...
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Megan Brier (Margaret Ann Hoffman) was born November 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Martin A. Hoffman and Ann Rita (Murphy) Hoffman and was the second oldest of eight children. She passed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Marshall William Brier,...
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Brenda Ann Thomas, 67, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away at her home on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born on August 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Melvin Richard Usmiller and Elizabeth Ann Crampton. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched...
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Jerome (Jerry) Gainey Sr. passed away Sunday February 8,2026 of natural causes surrounded by his family. Jerry was born June 9, 1939 in Washington D.C. Besides his family, Jerry’s legacy is his success in the restaurant business. He, with his wife Peggy and 3 kids, opened two of the finest seafood restaurants in Maryland. ...
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In the early hours of February 15th, 2026, Nancy Lee Gaither passed away at the age of 97, at home in Leonardtown, MD, after a short battle with several medical complications. She spent her final days exactly as she had always valued her time, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Nancy...
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JoAnn Krug (O’Bryhim), born on November 22, 1946, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her husband and children on February 13, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was 79 years old. JoAnn was the beloved wife of David Krug and a devoted mother to her three children: Erik Krug and his wife...
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Bessie “Christine” Dennis, 93, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s on February 13, 2026, with her family by her side. Christine was born on December 2, 1932, in Bradbury Park, MD (now Suitland, MD) to the late John Henry and Bessie Mae (Cox) Hennen. On August 31, 1950, she married...
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Chief Richard Arnold “Rick” McNeil, USN, (Ret.), 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at Walter Reed Medical Center on February 7, 2026. Born on March 11, 1946, in Boston, MA, Rick is the son of the late Joseph McNeil and Margaret Elsie (nee: Mulligan) McNeil. Rick is a 1963 of Weymouth High School in...
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June Louise Murray passed away at her home in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old. Born on June 1, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, June was the daughter of the late Samuel Robert Brady and June Marie Brady (Leutert). She graduated from Fort Hill High...
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Paul Aime Bibeau, 72, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on February 9, 2026 in Leonardtown, MD. Paul battled numerous health conditions over the years but never let them keep him down. Paul passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Born on January 11, 1954, in Springfield, Mass, to Aime and Theresa Bibeau, Paul lived a...
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Charlotte Jean Sampson passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 6, 1948, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Charlotte was the daughter of Leroy Harrison McCauley, Sr., and Ellen Marie (Newkirk) McCauley. She dedicated many years of service as an administrative secretary with the Charles...
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James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr., of Aquasco, MD, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on December 13, 1966, Rusty was the beloved son of the late Robert Allan Cooper and Helena “Helen” Rae Tayman of Upper Marlboro, MD, who survives him. He was preceded in death by his...
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Karl Anthony Scherer, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away surrounded by his children on February 7, 2026. Karl was born in Washington, DC, on April 7, 1940, to the late Karl Augustus Scherer and Doris Rita Scherer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Weathers) Scherer. Karl is survived by his three...
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Craig Ives Judd passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was 80 years old. Born on July 3, 1945, in North Hampton, Massachusetts, Craig was the son of the late Frederick W. Judd and Barbara Ives Judd. He built a life defined by...
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