Robert “Bob” Allen Padgett, Sr., 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born on June 8, 1945, to Lawrence and Margaret Padgett in Maryland. Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years, he was honorably discharged in 1967. He later worked...
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Charles Sherwood Willoughby, 96, of Ahoskie, North Carolina formally of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away August 20, 2024 in Ahoskie. Sherwood was born on December 9, 1927 in Washington DC to the late Samuel H. and Annie Pauline Willoughby. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Anne “Patsy” Willoughby, daughter Jody...
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Lanny W. Chapman, 76, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on August 18, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, SC. On August 18, 2024, Lanny Wayne Chapman Sr. entered through the gates of Heaven at 5:37 am, in Charleston SC. He was surrounded by his devoted wife Katherine, his children, grandchildren, siblings, and other family members....
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Srnecz (Solomons, MD), who passed away on August 18, 2024 at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Elsie Sparrough, her husband, John Joseph Srnecz, her brother, Richard Loren Sparrough,...
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Lindsay Alease-Marie “Allie” Taylor, 36, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 17, 2024. She was born January 23, 1988, to Edward Ervin and Deborah Marie (Hatch) Taylor. Allie grew up in West River and graduated from Southern High School in 2006. She then attended University of Maryland University College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree...
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Christopher “Chris” Hunt, 73, of Hughesville died on August 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born August 29, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to the late Eugene Geary and Marie Frances Hunt. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1969. That same year, he joined the U.S. Army, served in the Vietnam War as...
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Judi Ann Haskins, 52 of Lusby, MD and formerly of Nanjemoy, MD, passed away on August 12, 2024. Born February 28, 1972 in LaPlata, MD, she was the daughter of Barbara (Turner) Bowie and the late Andrew Bowie. Judi graduated from Lackey High School. She worked in sales for Bozick Distributors, Inc. for over...
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John Malcolm “Bubby” Snavely, Jr., 68, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Fort Washington, MD, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born April 24, 1956 in State College, PA, he was the son of the late John Malcolm Snavely, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth (Holman) Snavely. John enlisted in the...
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Sandra Fullerton “Sandy” Lowe, 77, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on August 10, 2024 at her residence. Born December 12, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Britton Fullerton and Ruth Lorraine (Helms) Fullerton. Sandy graduated from Wakefield High School in 1964. She...
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Following a near-perfect life, Will Holbrook left this world with his wife’s blessing on August 9, 2024. Beloved by all who knew him, Will carried in him a light of positivity that he shined on everyone he encountered. Never flashy, he simply glowed. Will gave all of his youth and some of his prime...
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Charles (Buddy) Joseph Rapczynski, 83, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on August 4, 2024, at home. He was born in Washington, DC on September 7, 1940 to Charles and Julia Rapczynski. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Julia Rapczynski and his wife Joan. Buddy is survived by his children and...
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Thomas Michael “Mickey” O’Donnell, 81, of Valley Lee, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late William and Janice O’Donnell. Mickey grew up a couple of blocks from the Capitol. He attended St. Francis...
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Madeline “Pam” Boyle Oravecz, of California, MD passed away in Solomons, MD on August 22, 2024. Pam was born on January 25,1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to her loving parents, Julius and Madeline Hadarich. In December of 1967 she married John Joseph Oravecz, who she met at Bowling Green State University. Pam and John settled...
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Kimberly Allen Phillips, 60, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 at Complete Care at La Plata in La Plata, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born December 7, 1963 in Washington, DC and was later adopted to the late James Rudolph “Rudy” Pilkerton and Linda...
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Delores Jean Stepp Pyles, 91, of Lexington Park, Maryland, formerly of Cross Lanes, WV and Seebert, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from a long illness in Lexington Park surrounded by her daughter, Kara Russell, her grandson, Casey Russell and his family. Delores was born July 18, 1933 in Delbarton, WV. She...
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Anne Patricia Quinn of Lexington Park, MD peacefully passed away on Wednesday August 14th, 2024, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Anne was born on June 20th, 1949, in Derry, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose McConnell and Philomena Deehan McConnell. Anne is survived by her husband...
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Catina Barbour, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. On November 22, 1945, Catina was born to Giuseppe and Antonina Smiroldo in Sicily, Italy. She worked at her daycare for over 35 years. She loved being able to spend time with the children. Each day, she...
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Leann Marie Warner, 60, of Great Mills, Maryland passed away August 14, 2024 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Born October 20, 1963 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Lucille Krick. Leann served in the U.S. Army 1984-1988. She then began her federal service career as a mail clerk in...
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Christine Margaret Hendrick (Chrissy), 64, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 16, 2024. Born on September 15, 1959, in Washington, D. C. She was the daughter of Raymond Martin Eagan, Jr. and Ethel (Sissy) Marie Eagan. She grew up in New Carrollton, MD. Chrissy married her beloved husband, James W. Hendrick (Bill), on...
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Declan Justice Hicks, a beacon of joy and courage, left us far too soon on August 3, 2024, following a tragic accident. Born on July 2, 2019, in the welcoming community of La Plata, MD, Declan’s vibrant spirit and infectious laughter became a cherished presence in the very same town that witnessed his first...
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Mary C. Baldwin, 95, of St. Leonard, Maryland, passed away on August 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. Mary was born on September 12, 1928, in Washington DC to the late Arthur M. and Maria Granados McKnew. Mary was a devout Catholic, and had served as the Events Manager for St. Bernard Catholic Church...
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Nancy Jane (Burns) Maschmeier, 77, of Lothian and formerly of Thurmont, passed away August 7, 2024 at her home. She was born July 20, 1947 to Charles and Sarah (Ward) Burns. Nancy was raised in Ocean City, MD and attended Medical College at VCU, graduating with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Nancy enjoyed a...
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Patricia Marie Erly, 80, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Annapolis, Maryland. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and an extraordinary teacher at Huntingtown Elementary. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 12, 1943, to Joyce and Leon Cooper. She is preceded in death by her older...
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Terry L. Sharpe, 77, of North Beach, MD, passed away peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on August 2, 2024. Terry was born on March 10, 1947, in Washington, DC to parents Frank and Beulah (Anna) Mason. She grew up in Riverdale, MD with her sisters and brother. It was here she met her...
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Judith (Judy) Russell, born in 1942 in Washington, D.C., to the late Louis A. Smith and Margaret A. Bartley, passed away peacefully at her home on August 8, 2024, with her beloved daughters by her side. She was 82 years old. Judy was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Edward Russell, her brother...
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