Monthly Archives: March 2023

Rosemarie “Rose” Crider Glover, 91,

Rosemarie “Rose” Crider Glover, 91,

Rosemarie “Rose” Crider Glover, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Sunderland on March 7, 2023 of natural causes with family at her side. Rose was born on November 31, 1931 and raised in Washington, D.C. with her parents, Rana and Teresa Crider, and six brothers.  She attended Holy Name School and Notre...
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Laura Jane Ogden

Laura Jane Ogden

Laura Jane Ogden passed away on March 3rd, 2023 surrounded by family. Laura was born to Dr. Arthur Shaver, Jr. and Mary Jo (Schwob) on September 12th, 1960 in Washington, D.C. She was raised in Clinton, MD where she attended Surrattsville High School and graduated in 1978. She attended Mount St. Mary’s College in...
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Francis Joseph “Frank” Picciani, 97,

Francis Joseph “Frank” Picciani, 97,

Francis Joseph “Frank” Picciani, 97, of Prince Frederick, MD, and formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on March 3, 2023 at his residence with his family. Born May 8, 1925 in Pittsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Pasquale Picciani and Mary Agnes (Nolan) Fitzpatrick Picciani. Frank was a U.S. veteran....
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James Louis, “Jim” Parent, Jr.,

James Louis, “Jim” Parent, Jr.,

James Louis, “Jim” Parent, Jr., passed away March 2, 2023 surrounded by family. Jim was born to James Louis, Sr. and Helen Marie (Vail) Parent on January 7, 1940 in Ridley Park, PA, where he was raised, and attended St. James High School. He attended West Chester College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree...
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Nancy Faye Heizer (nee Wease)

Nancy Faye Heizer (nee Wease)

“True compassion is showing kindness towards animals, without expecting anything in return.” — Paul Oxton “Animals are a window to your soul and a doorway to your spiritual destiny. If you let them into your life and allow them to teach you, you will be better for it.” – Kim Shotola  Nancy Faye Heizer...
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Jeffrey Lem Henderson Sr., 66, of Lusby, MD, died March 2, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born to Patricia (nee Trent) and Jesse Earle Henderson, April 18. 1956. Jeffrey is a US Marine (once a Marine, always a Marine), before becoming a Police Officer in 1982 with Prince George’s Police Department, which...
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Ruthann Phelps Hall, 68,

Ruthann Phelps Hall, 68,

Ruthann Phelps Hall, 68, of Shady Side passed away March 1, 2023. She was born December 11, 1954, in New London, Connecticut to Leroy P. and Ann (Murphy) Phelps. Ruthann’s father was in the military, so the family lived in many states throughout her childhood, including Connecticut, Florida, Virginia and Rhode Island. At the...
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Jeffrey (Jeff) David Gott, 58,

Jeffrey (Jeff) David Gott, 58,

Jeffrey (Jeff) David Gott, 58, of Huntingtown, MD passed away peacefully at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, on February 28, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones, after a long and hard fight. Jeff was born November 29, 1964, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD, to Lockie Sue and Charles Owens Gott, Sr. Jeff...
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Glenn Keith Curtis, 58,

Glenn Keith Curtis, 58,

Glenn Keith Curtis, 58, of Owings and formerly of Fairhaven passed away February 16, 2023. He was born November 17, 1964, in Montgomery County to Bobby Gene and Sandra Heede Curtis. Glenn grew up in Rockville and moved to Fairhaven when he was 12 years old. Glenn spent his youth on the water in...
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Courtney Clow Dempsey

Courtney Clow Dempsey

Courtney Clow Dempsey passed away at the age of 74 on February 25, 2023, from cancer at the Asbury Care facility in Solomons, MD.  She was born in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 1948, and resided in Temple Hills, MD. She graduated from Crossland High School in 1966 and attended Boston University. She transferred to...
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Margaret “Peggy” Marie King, 76,

Margaret “Peggy” Marie King, 76,

Margaret “Peggy” Marie King, 76, of Hughesville, MD formerly of Golden Beach, Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023, in Callaway, MD, with her loving family by her side. Peggy was born on February 15, 1947, to Harvey Jacob Dyck and Olive Elizabeth Ford, in Washington, DC. She married Ronald Albert King...
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Caroline Ethel Asp, 75,

Caroline Ethel Asp, 75,

Caroline Ethel Asp, 75, of Leonardtown, MD (formerly of Bradenton, FL), passed away on February 23, 2023 at Hospice of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. She was born on January 26, 1948 in Bogota, Colombia to the late Ralph Hines and Martha Harahus Hines. Caroline graduated from Prairie Bible College in 1969 and joined...
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Marian K. Hayes “Maz”,

Marian K. Hayes “Maz”,

Marian K. Hayes “Maz”, loving mother, grandmother and mee-maw, took the hand of the Lord and danced her way to Heaven on March 1st, 2023. Marian was born May 24, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Milton Ramsden. Marian brought so much light into this world for...
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Mae Wilhelmina Whittington, 84,

Mae Wilhelmina Whittington, 84,

Mae Wilhelmina Whittington, 84, of Waldorf MD, passed away on February 26, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Mae was born on April 4, 1938, to William Adell and Norine Berry Adell in Accokeek, MD. After graduating high school, Mae went to college for 4 years and worked as a secretary for...
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James “Jim” Francis Miedzinski, 90,

James “Jim” Francis Miedzinski, 90,

James “Jim” Francis Miedzinski, 90, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023. Jim was the second of nine children born to Robert (Sheriff) Miedzinski and Mary Lillian Hayden Miedzinski. He is survived by his children:  Sandra Lynn Dyson (J.C.) of Great Mills, James Randall Miedzinski (Karen) of Oakville and Mark Wayne...
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Catherine “Cathy” Louise Foote, 62,

Catherine “Cathy” Louise Foote, 62,

Catherine “Cathy” Louise Foote, 62, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on March 2, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. She was born on March 10, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Lewis Andrew Norris and Evelyn Frances Wood. Cathy is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and a 1978...
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John “Rudy” Rudolph Jones, Sr., 70,

John “Rudy” Rudolph Jones, Sr., 70,

John “Rudy” Rudolph Jones, Sr., 70, of Charlotte Hall, MD, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2023, with his loving family by his side. John was born on September 30, 1952, in Washington, DC to the late Newton and Margaret Jones. On September 22, 1973, he married the love of his life Diane Jones,...
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Norman Lester Griffis, 80,

Norman Lester Griffis, 80,

Norman Lester Griffis, 80, of Hughesville, MD, passed away March 4, 2023 in Waldorf, MD. Norman was born on March 1, 1943 to Berry Lester Griffis and Eva Eufala Smith in Florida. After Norman graduated from high school he joined the United States Air Force. Norman is survived by his son, Brent Griffis of...
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William James Kerwin III, 87,

William James Kerwin III, 87,

William James Kerwin III, 87 passed away on February 27, 2023 in Annapolis, MD. William was born on July 7, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to the late Dr. Harold E. Kerwin and Irene E. (O’Leary) Kerwin. William married his loving wife, Carole Hobson on June 9, 1962 in Fairhaven, MA. After graduating from...
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John “Buck” Theodosius Courtney Jr., 88,

John “Buck” Theodosius Courtney Jr., 88,

John “Buck” Theodosius Courtney Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born May 1, 1934 in Point Lookout, MD to the late John T. Courtney Sr. and Dorothy Moore Courtney. Buck was a well-known entrepreneur within St. Mary’s County, operating many businesses such as Courtney’s...
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Carolyn Ann DenDekker, 79,

Carolyn Ann DenDekker, 79,

Carolyn Ann DenDekker, 79, of California, MD, passed away on February 25, 2023 at home. She was born on January 24, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to the late Elvin Winkler and Margaret Atchison Winkler. She grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and graduated from The University of Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s of Arts....
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Deborah Lyn Buckler, 51,

Deborah Lyn Buckler, 51,

Deborah Lyn Buckler, 51, of District Heights, MD passed away on February 21, 2023 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. She was born on February 11, 1972 to Linda Jean Chialastri of King George, VA and the late Robert Daniel Buckler. Deborah is a 1990 graduate of LaPlata High School. She adored...
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Christine Victoria Tippett, 75,

Christine Victoria Tippett, 75,

Christine Victoria Tippett, 75, of Brandywine, MD, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Christine was born on January 29, 1948, to Ernest Nelson Windsor Sr. and Agnes Ann Eleanor Windsor, in Brandywine, MD. After graduating from high school Christine married Bernard Samuel Tippett on August 24,...
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Kenneth (Kenny) Brown, 88,

Kenneth (Kenny) Brown, 88,

Kenneth (Kenny) Brown, 88, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, peacefully at home in Conway, South Carolina. Born May 11, 1934, in Pocahontas County West Virginia, he was the son of the late Grady Brown and Estie Brown.  Husband to the late Dorothy “Dottie” Brown. Kenny worked as a carpenter for most of his...
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Benedict Paul Jarboe, 85,

Benedict Paul Jarboe, 85,

Benedict Paul Jarboe, 85, of Piney Point, MD passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born on March 5, 1937 to the late Parran Benedict Jarboe and Rita Alyce (Tennyson) Jarboe. Benedict was the loving husband of Judith Ann Jarboe, whom he married on December 7,...
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