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Patricia Margaret Disney, 76

Patricia Margaret Disney, 76

Patricia Margaret Disney, 76 of Waldorf, Maryland, died April 30, 2019. Patricia was a stay-at-home mom until her children grew up. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and worked in the field for a short time. She then discovered her passion of working with children – she was a substitute teacher and...
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Chandler Dunston, 90

Chandler Dunston, 90

Chandler Dunston, age 90, formerly of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Alice Dunston, whom he was married to for 51 years. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Marian Alderman, and Elsie Moore. Chandler was born in 1928 in Gloucester,...
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Charles Walter Milbrook, 82

Charles Walter Milbrook, 82

Charles Walter Milbrook, age 82 of Waldorf, Maryland, died April 29, 2019 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland. Charles was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he earned a Bronze Star Medal for his service during the Vietnam War, retiring from the U.S. Army in 1979. He then began his...
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Thomas Irving Klock, Jr., 61

Thomas Irving Klock, Jr., 61

Thomas Irving Klock, Jr., 61 of Upper Marlboro, MD died on April 25, 2019 at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Tom was born on October 28, 1957 in Washington, DC to the late Thomas I. and Elizabeth V. Klock. Tom was an engineer for Safeway for 38 years before retiring and...
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James Thomas Blanche, 78

James Thomas Blanche, 78

James Thomas Blanche, 78, passed away on April 27th at Washington Hospital Center. He is the son of James Gardner Blanche and Helen McCann Blanche. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathleen Blanche; two sons, Michael (Nikki) and Kevin (Nancy) Blanche; and two daughters, Debbie Stanko and Lisa (Randy Althouse. He...
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Francis “Frank” “Mr. B” Irby Bailey, 83

Francis “Frank” “Mr. B” Irby Bailey, 83

Francis “Frank” “Mr. B” Irby Bailey, age 83 of Waldorf, Maryland, died April 28, 2019 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. Frank was a self-employed Sign Painter for 50 years and was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served from 1953-1959. He worked on airplanes and became a motorcycle racer and was a Hill...
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Dorothy N. Wyche, 95

Dorothy N. Wyche, 95

Dorothy N. Wyche, 95 of White Plains, MD passed away peacefully at the Morningside House of St. Charles on April 30, 2019. Dorothy was born on December 31, 1923 in Washington DC to the late James Niswanner and Lillian Niswanner. She is also predeceased by her loving husband, Richard Wyche, Sr. Dorothy is survived...
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Mary Merse, 95

Mary Merse, 95

Mary Merse, 95, of LaPlata, MD passed away on April 26, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. Born in Washington, DC on May 5, 1923 to the late Mariano Adriani and Rachela Adriani, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Merse; daughter, Karen Gick; son-in-law Robert...
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Dr. Kevin Arthur Boulais, Ph.D., 56

Dr. Kevin Arthur Boulais, Ph.D., 56

Dr. Kevin Arthur Boulais, Ph.D., 56, of La Plata, MD passed away on May 1, 2019 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1962 in Chicago, IL to Frederick Price Boulais, Carrboro, NC and the late Phyllis M. Boulais. Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical...
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Anne Aud Lancaster, 92

Anne Aud Lancaster, Former Employment Superintended of the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center, died May 2, 2019. She was 92. Born January 22, 1927, in Pearson, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Irene Aud. After graduating from St. Michael’s High School, she took her first job at the Naval...
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John Melvin “Sonny” Colvin

John Melvin “Sonny” Colvin

John Melvin “Sonny” Colvin, of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born June 14, 1932 in Catlett, Virginia. He was the son of the late Laura (Cameron) Colvin. Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Navy beginning on October 13, 1950. He met the love of...
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Anthony Franklin Rock, 80

Anthony Franklin Rock, 80

Anthony Franklin Rock, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 29, 2019. Anthony was born December 3, 1938 in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Thomas Oscar Rock and the late Rose Grace (Attanasio) Rock. He married Barbara Smith at St. John’s...
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Walter Homer Sater, Jr., 73

Walter Homer Sater, Jr., 73

Walter Homer Sater, Jr., 73, formerly of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on April 27, 2019 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born February 26, 1946 in Albany, NY to Virginia Mae (McCormick) and Walter Homer Sater, Sr. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 and obtained his GED while serving. He...
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Robert T. McLaren

Robert T. McLaren

Robert T. McLaren of Harwood passed away 26 April 2019 in Edgewater. He was born 23 May 1936 in Staten Island, NY. Mr. McLaren graduated from Tottenville High School and as a teenager hitchhiked around the country. He served in the U.S. Army, the Merchant Marines, worked for Consolidated Edison Company and obtained his...
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Mary Anne (Whitson) Shifflett, 47

Mary Anne (Whitson) Shifflett, 47

Mary Anne (Whitson) Shifflett, 47, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away quietly at her home on Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was a native of White Plains, Maryland, born August 4, 1971, and a graduating member of the Southern Maryland Christian Academy, Class of 1989. She met her match and married the love of her...
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Michael “Mike” Paramore Darbie, Jr., 55

Michael “Mike” Paramore Darbie, Jr., 55

Michael “Mike” Paramore Darbie, Jr., 55, of Solomon’s Island, MD passed away April 23, 2019. He was born January 7, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to Michael Paramore, Sr. and Linda Anne (Owens) Darbie. Mike graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 1982. Mike was a sales associate at Flooring Max in Leonardtown, MD. Mike...
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George Henry Bliss, III, 81

George Henry Bliss, III, 81

George Henry Bliss, III, 81 of Solomons, MD passed away on April 16, 2019 at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Born September 7, 1937 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late George H. Bliss, Jr. and June (Thomas) Bliss. George graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1955...
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Stephen Joseph Hudson, 70

Stephen Joseph Hudson, 70

Stephen Joseph Hudson, 70, of Solomons, formerly of Carroll County Maryland, passed away on April 17th, 2019 at Washington Hospital Center. Born on October 5th, 1948, in Baltimore Maryland, he was the son of Charles Hudson and Josephine Hudson (nee Hodek). Stephen was a devoted husband to JoAnne (nee Bloom) and a loving father...
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James Bernard “Jimmy” Lindon, Jr., 76

James Bernard “Jimmy” Lindon, Jr., 76

James Bernard “Jimmy” Lindon, Jr., 76, of Deale passed away April 28, 2019. He was born February 1, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA to James Bernard Sr., and Marie J. (Dolman) Lindon. Jimmy was raised in Hyattsville and graduated from Northwestern High School. He was employed as a printer for the Printing Union Local 72...
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Elizabeth “Betty” Lankford, 93

Elizabeth “Betty” Lankford, 93

Elizabeth “Betty” Lankford, 93 of Solomons, Maryland passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Betty was born on July 15, 1925 in Diluth, Minnesota to the late Chad and Emily Martin. Betty moved to Solomons, Maryland in 1942, where she met the love of her life Raymond Lankford at the Evans Pier now known...
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Marjorie Hickman Janes, 80

Marjorie Hickman Janes, 80

Marjorie Hickman Janes, 80, of Waldorf, MD died April 23, 2019 surrounded by her family in Waldorf, MD. Marjorie was born on October 11, 1938 in Louisville, KY to the late James F. Hickman and Jessie C. Moskos. She is also predeceased by her son, Mark Janes and 3 grandchildren. Marjorie is survived by...
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Margaret Thelma Harrison, 75

Margaret Thelma Harrison, age 75, of St. Leonard, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Margaret worked as a real estate agent for H.T. Brown. As a pastime, she enjoyed gardening, playing free cell solitaire, going to the Casino, reading and a good glass of wine....
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Kyle Joseph Compton, 23

Kyle Joseph Compton, 23

Kyle Joseph Compton departed this life on April 28, 2019. Kyle was born on November 10, 1995 in Laurel, MD to parents Douglas Compton, Jr. and Tracy Compton. Kyle’s love for trucks, tractors and heavy machinery began as a toddler, repeatedly watching children’s educational videos of farming and excavating. For his 4th birthday party,...
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Dennis Patrick MacQuilliam, 58

Dennis Patrick MacQuilliam, 58

Dennis Patrick MacQuilliam, 58, of Hollywood, MD died on April 29, 2019, died from bladder cancer, surrounded by his family in their home overlooking Cuckold Creek. He was born in Warrenton, VA-the youngest of six siblings, to the late John Joseph and Christine Lee MacQuilliam. Dennis spent his younger years with his best friend,...
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Joseph Aloysius Blackiston, 77

Joseph Aloysius Blackiston, 77

Joseph Aloysius Blackiston, 77 of California, MD, was born on January 7, 1942 to Alice Cecilia Stewart. After a long illness, he departed this life on April 16, 2019. Joseph, affectionately known as “Gator”, attended Banneker School. After high school, Joseph began his employment at United Masonry. Unfortunately, he was severely injured on the...
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