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Gerard DiPreta, 80

Gerard DiPreta, 80

Gerard DiPreta, 80, of St. Leonard, MD, passed away on January 14, 2022 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on November 20, 1941 in Queens, NY to the late William DiPreta and Louise Vitti DiPreta. Gerard is a 1965 graduate of Bayside High School and a graduate of Pace...
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Regina Jeannette “Jeanne” (Tutak) Karr, 100

Regina Jeannette “Jeanne” (Tutak) Karr, 100

Regina Jeannette “Jeanne” (Tutak) Karr, 100, previously of Luray, VA passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in St. Inigoes, MD on Sunday, January 23, 2022, with her daughter by her side. Jeanne was born May 7, 1921, in Creighton, PA. She was the daughter of Polish immigrants who arrived in the United States...
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Margaret “Margo” Jennings Thompson, 72

Margaret “Margo” Jennings Thompson, 72

Margaret “Margo” Jennings Thompson, who is beloved to all who knew her, transitioned to her next life in Heaven on Saturday, January 15th, 2022, held in the light and warmth of family, pets, and the familiarity of home. She was 72 years old. Margo is survived by her adoring husband of 49 years, Derrill...
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Herbert Rudolph Staiger, 79

Herbert Rudolph Staiger, 79

Herbert Rudolph Staiger, of Bryantown, MD, age 79, passed away at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home on January 21, 2022. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Herbert Adolph Staiger of Stuttgart, Germany and the late Ann Weaver of Owensboro, Kentucky. When he was 3 years old his...
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Dennis “Denny” Mervin Houser, 81

Dennis “Denny” Mervin Houser, 81

Dennis “Denny” Mervin Houser, 81, of Dale City, VA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on September 29, 1940 in Washington, DC to the late Milton Morris Houser and Pearl Beatrice Pearson Houser. Denny met the love of his life,...
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James Robert Jameson

James Robert Jameson

James Robert Jameson passed away on January 19, 2022 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. James was born in Washington, DC on August 20, 1947 and grew up in Camp Springs, MD where he attended Crossland High School. James was a veteran serving in Vietnam and ROTC from 1968 to 1973. He...
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Jose “Joe” Luis Laboy, Jr., 68

Jose “Joe” Luis Laboy, Jr., 68

Jose “Joe” Luis Laboy, Jr., 68, of Great Mills, MD passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was a bright star in this often-difficult world and will be missed by so many friends and family members. We are completely unprepared for this unexpected loss and miss him greatly. Joe was born to...
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Suzanne Donlon Lee

Suzanne Donlon Lee

Suzanne (Suzie) was born in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia and first moved to the United States in 1964. She grew up in Waldwick, New Jersey and later settled in Warwick, New York in 1999. In 2005, her and her daughter, Devin, relocated to Lexington Park, Maryland. Suzie and Devin moved in with Kathleen, Suzie’s mom,...
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Richard “Dickie” Edward Haig, 75

Richard “Dickie” Edward Haig, 75

Richard “Dickie” Edward Haig, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on March 10, 1946 in Washington, DC to the late Richard Annis Haig and Juanita Iris (Vogel) Haig. Dickie met the love of his life, Linda Haig...
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William Roger Hall, 81

William Roger Hall, 81

William Roger Hall, 81, of California, MD (formerly of Laurel, DE) went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2022. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to the late James Sherman Hall and Nell Ruth (Murchison) Hall. Roger, as he was fondly known by his family and friends,...
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Freddie Allen Young, 71

Freddie Allen Young, 71

Freddie Allen Young, 71, of Hughesville, MD went to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly early in the morning of Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on September 17, 1950 in La Plata, MD, to the late Vernon Roy and Ruth Margaret Young...
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James “Jim” Elwood Bell, 76

James “Jim” Elwood Bell, 76

James “Jim” Elwood Bell, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Jim was born in Washington D.C. to Elwood Earl Bell and Elsie Grace Bell “Richardson” on November 9, 1945. He was one (1) of five (5) children. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the...
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Richard “Dick” Leroy Litzinger, 78

Richard “Dick” Leroy Litzinger, 78

Richard “Dick” Leroy Litzinger, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD (formerly of Madera, PA) passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Cambria County, PA to the late Arthur Elliot Litzinger and Mary Elizabeth (Nisewonger) Litzinger. Richard would enlist in the US...
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Joyce Ann Caldwell, 69

Joyce Ann Caldwell, 69

In Loving Remembrance of Our Treasured Friend and Sister in Christ “Joyce Ann Caldwell” February 10th, 1952 to December 19th, 2021 Artist, Writer, Avid Gardener, and Retired State Department Secretary (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland & Cullman, Alabama) STILL HERE by Gina Rawnsley© Today is a tender celebration Of loving words spoken Of ribbons of...
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Howard Orian “Bud” Lamb Jr.

Howard Orian “Bud” Lamb Jr.

Howard (‘Bud’ to family and friends) passed away on January 12, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 3, 1943 in Florida, and grew up in a Navy family that traveled up and down the east coast from Maine to Florida and into Tennessee. He and his brother Ken attended nine different...
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Lillie Sexton, 88

Lillie Sexton, 88

Lillie Sexton, 88, of Valley Lee, MD, formerly of Coeburn, VA, passed away on January 10, 2022 at her home. Born on September 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Callie Phillips and the late Jack Gibson. Lille was the loving wife of the late Eugene Sexton, whom she married on November...
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Lois Belle (Moore) Smith

Lois Belle (Moore) Smith

Lois Belle (Moore) Smith, born in Williamsport, PA, November 25, 1930 passed away January 8, 2022 in Solomons, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell H. Smith; parents Albert H. Moore and Melintha J. (Brown) Moore; siblings Albert H. Moore Jr., Doris E. Watson, and Shirley M. Weaver. She is survived...
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William Edson Fowler, “Bill”, 56

William Edson Fowler, “Bill”, 56

William Edson Fowler, “Bill”, 56, of Hollywood, MD, formerly of Brewster, NY, passed away on January 7, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 3, 1965, he was the son of Margaret Fowler and the late Charles Fowler. William was the loving boyfriend and partner of Karen Stauffer. He was preceded in death by...
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Charles Bernard Farrell, Jr., 83

Charles Bernard Farrell, Jr., 83

Charles Bernard Farrell, Jr., 83, of LaPlata, MD, passed away on January 7, 2022 at his home. Born on June 26, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Carrie Frances Farrell and the late Charles Bernard Farrell. Charles was the loving husband of the late June Farrell, who preceded him...
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Dorothy Elizabeth Wathen Clarke, 87

Dorothy Elizabeth Wathen Clarke, 87

Dorothy Elizabeth Wathen Clarke, 87, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving children on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born on January 14, 1934 to the late Mary Louise Abell Bowles and Joseph Ethelbert Abell, Sr. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph (Joe)...
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Aaron Christopher Mattingly, 48

Aaron Christopher Mattingly, 48

Aaron Christopher Mattingly, 48, of Callaway, MD passed away January 4, 2022. He was born September 26, 1973 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Aubrey F. Mattingly and Victoria “Vicky” Mattingly of Leonardtown, MD. Aaron was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He attended elementary school at Father Andrew White and graduated from...
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Catherine Eulalia Lawrence Ludwig, 98

Catherine Eulalia Lawrence Ludwig, 98

Catherine Eulalia Lawrence Ludwig, 98, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away at St. Mary’s Nursing Center on January 8, 2022. She was born in Avenue, MD on July 19, 1923 to the late Clyde Alexander Lawrence and Kathleen Adele Buckler Lawrence. Catherine, also known as Kitty, was a 1940 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. She...
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Janet Marie Bean, 61

Janet Marie Bean, 61

Janet Marie Bean, 61, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She was born on March 25, 1960 in Cheverly, MD to the late James Martin Buckler and Erma Jane (Raley) Buckler. Marie was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She...
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Branden Lane Welday

Branden Lane Welday

Branden Lane Welday, known by many as “Big Country,” 34 of Great Mills, MD passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022 at John Hopkins Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 23, 1987 in Leonardtown, MD to Lloyd James Welday of Texas and Cecilia Barnes Graham of Great...
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William Henry “Bill” Frawley, III, 77

William Henry “Bill” Frawley, III, 77

William Henry “Bill” Frawley, III, 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022 at Complete Care at LaPlata Center, LaPlata, MD. He was born on December 2, 1944 in Eau Clare, WI to the Honorable William H. Frawley, Jr Bankruptcy Court Judge and Margaret Sullivan. Bill was born and raised in...
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