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Christine Margarete Echino, 72,

Christine Margarete Echino, 72,

Christine Margarete Echino, 72, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, with her family at her side. Chris was born on December 23, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to John Chayka and Margarete Gebhardt Chayka. After graduating from Suitland High School in 1969, Chris worked as a secretary for the Department...
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Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75,

Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75,

Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1948, to the late Ferdinand Joseph Tana and Lucia Dolores Rinaldi in Washington, DC. After graduating from Elizabeth Seton High School, Willie married Steven Franck on August 1, 1970, and together, they had 5...
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Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90,

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90,

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones On January 19, 1933, Gene was born to Alfred and Florence Mori in Washington DC. After graduating high school, he married his sweetheart and soon after joined the United States Airforce where he served in the...
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Betty Jo Lesko, 90,

Betty Jo Lesko, 90,

Betty Jo Lesko, 90, of California, MD passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 29, 1933, in Paducah, KY to the late Jasper Marvin Cook and Cora Mayhue Long Cook. She grew up in Granite City, IL, and graduated from...
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“Bob” Robert Stevens Currie

“Bob” Robert Stevens Currie

“Bob” Robert Stevens Currie peacefully passed away on August 13, 2023, near his home in Hollywood, MD. Born on July 24, 1940, to Ruth and Robert “Lang” Currie in Redwood City, California, he attended Sequoia High School before pursuing higher education at Menlo College and UC Berkeley, where he earned a master’s degree. Bob...
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Anthony Keith Noll, 61,

Anthony Keith Noll, 61,

Anthony Keith Noll, 61 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 16, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born on March 27, 1962 in Brentwood, Maryland to the late William Hoover Noll and Laura Virginia Inman Noll of Lewis, Delaware. Anthony took great pride in his 30-year career at the Naval...
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Scott Allan Williams, 54,

Scott  Allan Williams, 54,

Scott  Allan Williams, 54, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023. He was born August 21, 1968, in Virginia to the late Donald and Nancy Williams. Scott grew up in the Ft. Washington area, graduating from Friendly High School in 1986. Scott went on to obtain his degree in Criminal Justice. Scott began working...
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr.

Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr.

It is with deepest regret that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Active Member James H. “Jay” Bowles Jr. Jay joined the department in 1975 and served until 1985 and rejoined in 2015. Jay was an active member at the time of death. As a...
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Robert Allyn Smith

Robert Allyn Smith

On this particular day, October 14th, 1951, no one could have expected such a jack of all trades to be born. He could build a whole building from the ground up. Explore the airwaves over ham radio. Build wonders out of wood or metal on his lathes. Jump from and or fly planes. As...
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Margaret Ruth Gettic, 91

Margaret Ruth Gettic, 91

Margaret Ruth Gettic May 1932 – Aug. 4 2023 Born in a log cabin in Bedford, County, PA., to a single mother. At age 1, Margaret’s Mother moved to Port Tobacco, Md. There Margaret’s Mother met and married Mr. Murphy, a Tobacco farmer. While there Margaret’s Mother had 2 other daughters, Margaret’s half sisters....
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William Mark “Bill” Resnick, 66,

William Mark “Bill” Resnick, 66,

William Mark “Bill” Resnick, 66, of Owings passed away August 8, 2023. Visitation Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736 Services Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:00 AM Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church 1601 W Mt Harmony Road...
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Carl Ireland Denton, 96,

Carl Ireland Denton, 96,

Carl Ireland Denton, 96, of Sunderland, MD passed away August 7, 2023 at his residence. Carl was born July 15, 1927 in Sunderland to Louise I. (Ireland) and Wilburn William Denton. He was raised in Sunderland and attended Calvert County Schools. He joined the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War....
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Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Randall, 77,

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Randall, 77,

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Randall, 77, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 5, 2023. She was born October 18, 1945 in Hillside, MD to Bernard Milton Sr. and Helen Mae (Dame) Shartzer. Bonnie grew up in Hillside and graduated from St. Ceceila Academy in 1963. She worked for the Department of Justice in Washington, DC...
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Paula Marie Catlett, 47,

Paula Marie Catlett, 47,

Paula Marie Catlett, 47, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2023.She was born on October 16, 1975 in Cheverly Maryland to Paul Joseph Catlett and the late Francenia Marie Pridham Catlett Capino. Paula attended Mt. Harmony Elementary, Northern Middle and Calvert High School, graduating in 1993. She...
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Albert William “Al” Trott, Jr., 54,

Albert William “Al” Trott, Jr., 54,

Albert William “Al” Trott, Jr., 54, of Lothian, MD passed away August 4, 2023. Al was born November 4, 1968 to Carolyn Ann (Moore) and Albert W. Trott, Sr. He was raised in Lothian and attended Tracey’s Elementary and Capital Christian Academy, and graduated from Southern High School in 1986. Al then attended Lincoln...
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Larry Lee Robey, Sr., 82,

Larry Lee Robey, Sr., 82,

Larry Lee Robey, Sr., 82, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 4, 2023. He was born July 18, 1941, in Washington, DC. Larry grew up in Brandywine and Suitland and graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1959. He married Jane Gregory in 1970 and they lived in Gambrills until moving to Chesapeake Beach...
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Charlene Smith Litz, 85,

Charlene Smith Litz, 85,

Charlene Smith Litz, 85, of Solomons, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1938 in Washington, DC to Charles and Florence Smith. When Charlene was in fifth grade, she gave a Valentine to the new boy, Bobby Litz, and their love story began! Charlene attended Anacostia High...
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Margaret Diane Rackey, 87,

Margaret Diane Rackey, 87,

Margaret Diane Rackey, 87, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on August 3, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD.  Margaret was born on May 2, 1936 to William and Alice Treese.  She was an avid baseball fan and really enjoyed to watch the Nationals, spend time with family and pets.  She was a firm believer...
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Timothy Bryan Ruhl, 46,

Timothy Bryan Ruhl, 46,

Timothy Bryan Ruhl, 46, of Owings passed away August 3, 2023. He was born August 14, 1976 to George Francis Ruhl and Susan Lynn Morgan. Tim grew up in Pasadena and graduated from Northeast High School in 1994. He married Amy Walker in 1999 and they lived in Pasadena until moving to Owings in...
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Quincy Edward “Junior” Cusic, 88,

Quincy Edward “Junior” Cusic, 88,

Quincy Edward “Junior” Cusic, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born March 3, 1935 to the late John Quincy and Nora Catherine Bussler Cusic. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He is predeceased by his loving...
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William Noah Friess, Sr., “Will”, 24,

William Noah Friess, Sr., “Will”, 24,

William Noah Friess, Sr., “Will”, 24, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of the 7th District, passed away on August 5, 2023. Born on September 1, 1998 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Bradley Friess of Abell, MD and the late Mary Friess. Will was the loving husband of Adina Smith of Leonardtown, MD....
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Charles Edward “Eddie” Russell, Sr., 79,

Charles Edward “Eddie” Russell, Sr., 79,

Charles Edward “Eddie” Russell, Sr., 79, of California, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on July 29, 2023, in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on February 7, 1944, in Riverdale, MD, he was the loving son of the late Edith Anna Allen and William Howard Russell. Eddie was the loving husband of Georgia...
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Vaughn Jonathan Clark, Sr.

Vaughn Jonathan Clark, Sr.

Vaughn Jonathan Clark, Sr. departed this life on August 2, 2023 for a new life in Heaven. He was born on August 25, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Alice Clark and Vincent Curtis. Vaughn grew up in Hollywood, MD. He was the oldest of six siblings, two sisters and four brothers. He...
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Agnes Yergovich Povlich, age 105,

Agnes Yergovich Povlich, age 105,

Agnes Yergovich Povlich, age 105, passed away peacefully in her home in Cambridge, MD on August 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Agnes was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 25, 1917, to Michael Joseph and Theresa Krstic Yergovich. She was married to William Joseph Povlich for 54 years. She enjoyed baking (her Christmas...
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Joseph B. Roberts Sr., 77,

Joseph B. Roberts Sr., 77,

Joseph B. Roberts Sr., 77, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 8, 2023, doing what he loved, farming. He was born on February 13, 1946, in LaPlata, MD, son of the late William Allison Roberts Jr., and Edna Mae Cooksey Roberts. Joseph married the love of his life, Margaret Bernadette Duffy, on May...
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