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Diana Josephine Vermillion, 73

Diana Josephine Vermillion, 73

Diana Josephine (“Diane” and “Bubbles”) Vermillion, 73, of Lusby, MD passed away on August 11, 2019. Born July 8, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Vermillion and Mary Frances (Panholzer) Vermillion. Diana moved to Calvert County from District Heights, MD in December of 1973. She was an accountant...
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David Michael Shaw, 79

David Michael Shaw, 79

David Michael Shaw of Indian Head, MD, 79, died August 9, 2019. Friends will be received on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad at 1 PM until time of Fireman’s Prayers at 5 PM. Repast to follow at fire department. Memorial contributions may be made to Indian...
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Betty “Dolores” Sanford, 88

Betty “Dolores” Sanford, 88

Betty “Dolores” Sanford of North Beach, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the age of 88. She was born on March 27, 1931 to William and Edith Dyer. She was raised in Bradbury Heights, MD with her six siblings. She later married Charles William Sanford and retired as a school...
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Mary Margaret Sita, 86

Mary Margaret Sita, 86

Mary Margaret Sita of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born on January 19, 1933, in Mifflin Township, PA to Elinor and Andrew Petruski. Mary was employed as a secretary at U. S. Steel, then as a project manager for Washington Gaslight Company...
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Susie M. Herold, 76

Susie M. Herold, 76

Susie M. Herold, 76, of Indian Head, MD, passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2019 at the Washington Hospital Center. Susie was born on October 18, 1942 in Donalsonville, GA to the late Wheeler Alday and Bertha M. Alday. She is also predeceased by her siblings Joseph Alday, Marvin Alday, Cary Alday, Gary Alday,...
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Betty Lynn Roberts, “Sandy”, 93

Betty Lynn Roberts, “Sandy”, 93

Betty Lynn Roberts, “Sandy”, 93, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on August 6, 2019 at Asbury-Solomon’s Health Care Center. Sandy was born on November 2, 1925 in Washington, D.C. to the late Lawson Sanderson and Belva A. Lynn. Sandy grew up in Carroll County, MD and attended the University of Maryland where she...
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George Allison Hindle, 77

George Allison Hindle, 77

George Allison Hindle, 77, of La Plata, Maryland, passed away on August 5, 2019 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born on March 26, 1942 in La Plata, MD, he was the son of the late Helen Hicks Hindle and Raymond Hindle. A 1960 graduate of La Plata High School, Mr. Hindle...
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Howard Matthew Norris, III, 84

Howard Matthew Norris, III, 84

Howard Matthew Norris, III, age 84, of Port Tobacco, Maryland. Born on May 1, 1935 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Ann Dawson Perry Norris and Howard M. Norris Jr. Mr. Norris graduated from Archbishop Neale High School in La Plata. He enlisted in the Maryland National Guard in 1952...
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Joseph (“Joe”) Anthony Nunziato, 83

Joseph (“Joe”) Anthony Nunziato, 83

Joseph (“Joe”) Anthony Nunziato, 83 of Leonardtown, MD and Jupiter, FL passed away peacefully in Leonardtown on August 7, 2019. Joe was the beloved husband of Frances (Domino) Nunziato, his wife of over 60 wonderful years. Born in Paterson, NJ and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and...
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Beverlye Harriet Taylor

Peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2019, Beverlye Harriet Taylor departed this earthly life at Washington Adventist Hospital. Family and friends will unite for a graveside ceremony on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:30am at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.
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Claudia Marie Queen, 61

Claudia Marie Queen, 61

Claudia Marie Queen, 61 of Hollywood, MD, was born July 1, 1958 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Genevieve D. Queen and Robert Knute Brooks. Surrounded by her loving daughter and family, she answered God’s call to come home on August 6, 2019. Claudia was born and raised in Leonardtown, MD. She received her...
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Donald C. Roberts Jr.

Peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, Donald passed away at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Friends may unite with the family for a Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at TREE OF LIFE MINISTRIES located at 9109 Piscataway Road in Clinton, MD 20735. Pastor James Robinson, Officiating
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Victoria Estep

Victoria Estep

Peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2109, Victoria went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Tuesday, August 13, from 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11;00 a.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD....
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Durrell Denorse Crawford

Durrell Denorse Crawford

Suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Durrell Denorse Crawford departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1615 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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Rose Marie Burris, 80

Rose Marie Burris, 80

Rose Marie Burris, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long illness on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born April 18, 1939, to the late Grady and Alma Mullins in English, VA. Rose was a homemaker, wife, and mother for many years. She was employed at...
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Keith Wayne Lantz, 26

Keith Wayne Lantz, 26

Keith Wayne Lantz, 26, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home. Born on November 13, 1992, he was the son of Kenneth Wayne Lantz, Jr. and Debra K. Ansell Lantz. Keith graduated from Calvert High School in 2011. He worked in construction and as a handyman. Keith...
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Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76, of Hollywood, MD was born on November 1, 1942, in Akron, Ohio to Marguerite Mary and Raymond Leo Heuser. She was only two years old when her father died at Normandy during World War II. Shortly after, her mom married James William Knoles, Jr. and he lovingly adopted Peggy...
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Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96

Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96

Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of West Northfield, MA, passed away on July 20, 2019 at his residence. Born January 11, 1923 in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Aiden French, Sr. and Georgiana (Bruce) French. Ian graduated from Northfield High School in 1941 and received a...
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Susan “Sue” Margaret Christian, 66

Susan “Sue” Margaret Christian, 66 of Mechanicsville, MD formerly of Clearfield, PA passed away on August 3, 2019 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Thelma and Joseph Farrell. Sue was the loving wife of Anthony “Chris” Christian whom she married on May 26, 1979 in Clearfield, PA. She is also...
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Mary Reeder, 67

Mary Reeder, 67

Mary Reeder, 67, of California, MD passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born November 16, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Alan Howard and Rita Florine Johnson Wible. Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She retired from the Department of Defense after a long...
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Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80

Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80

Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80, of Compton, MD, passed away peacefully Saturday August 3, 2019, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Born December 31, 1938 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Gertrude Jolley Settle. Gertrude was an alumnus of Fort Hill High School...
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Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19

Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19

Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 3, 2019 at home. He was born on May 12, 2000 in Leonardtown, MD to Steve and Mandy (Amanda Delahay) Woodburn. Doug graduated from Leonardtown High School class of 2018. While attending high school he was dually enrolled at the Forrest Technology Center...
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Brian James Douglas, II, 27

Brian James Douglas, II, 27

Brian James Douglas, II, 27, of Charlotte Hall, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, unexpectedly in Ocean City, Maryland. Brian was born on March 4, 1992, to the late Brian James Douglas and Judith Ann Lee of Baltimore, Maryland. Brian worked hard as a Steamfitter in the Local #602. He felt great pride...
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Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39

Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39

Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39 of Great Mills, MD formerly of Valley Lee, MD, passed away on August 4, 2019, at his residence. Born August 22, 1979, in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of Diann Lynn Bean and Robert Ambrose Bean, Sr. Joe is also survived by his siblings: Robert A. Bean, Jr....
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Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50

Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50

Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50, of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of St. Leonard, MD, passed away on August 4, 2019 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born March 28, 1969 in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of Mary Ann Gilmer and David Gilmer of St. Leonard, MD. Kurt graduated from Calvert Country School...
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