Monthly Archives: April 2023

Dean Thomas Walker, 44,

Dean Thomas Walker, 44,

Dean Thomas Walker, 44, passed away April 2,2023. He was born January 23, 1979 in Washington,DC to Glenn Allen and Deborah Rose (Cleaver) Walker. Dean grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Northern High School. He was a cancer survivor as a small child and had a love of sports. As an adult,...
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Roy Blair Hokrein, 66,

Roy Blair Hokrein, 66,

Roy Blair Hokrein, 66, of Lusby, MD passed away on April 2, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Born August 21, 1956 in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Roy Vance Hokrein and Betty (Quick) Hokrein. Roy graduated from North Pocono High School, Scranton, PA in 1975. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in...
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Janet W. Walker, 78,

Janet W. Walker, 78,

Janet W. Walker, 78, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on March 31, 2023 after a brief illness.  She was the daughter of the late John Wright, Jr. and Marjorie A. Williams.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Hinton C. Walker; and a sister, Lynne Starkweather.  She is survived...
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Ernest “Ernie” Younger, 76,

Ernest “Ernie” Younger, 76,

Ernest “Ernie” Younger, 76, passed away on March 30, 2023.  Born August 24, 1946 in Prince Frederick, Maryland, Ernie was the fourth child born to Richard Zachariah Younger, Sr. and Mildred Ellen Joy Younger. Ernie grew up in Solomons and Dowell before moving across the creek to his parent’s final home in Olivet.  Ernie...
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Rosemarie Robinson, 74,

Rosemarie Robinson, 74,

Rosemarie Robinson, 74, of Dunkirk passed away March 30, 2023. She was born September 22, 1948 in Annapolis to Walter C. and Leanna (Estep) Jenkins. Rosemarie graduated from Calvert High School and married James Leroy Robinson, Sr. on April 15, 1968. They lived in Lothian before settling in Dunkirk, where they raised their family....
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David Michael Strain

David Michael Strain

A gentle soul with a fierce light. A devoted son to his late parents Howard and Becky who NEVER gave up on him and loved him back to health. A cherished brother to Helen (David), Jimmy (Sarah), and his late brother-in-law Jim who learned resilience, gratitude and compassion from him. A proud uncle to...
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Scheral Elaine Dey, 74,

Scheral Elaine Dey, 74,

Scheral Elaine Dey, 74, of Dunkirk passed away March 29, 2023. She was born September 21, 1948 in Atlas Township, MI to James Roy and Ruth Elizabeth (Bauer) Welch. Scheral was raised in Michigan and moved to LaPlata, MD when she was 16 years old. She worked as a waitress at Pirate’s Cove and...
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Zane Smawley, 86,

Zane Smawley, 86,

Zane Smawley, 86, died March 26, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Huntingtown, MD. He was born July 23, 1936 in Casar, Cleveland County, North Carolina to Dewitt Talmadge and Cola Lee Allen Smawley. He was educated in Cleveland County, NC and Washington, DC public schools, and married Rebecca Adaline Bowman October 28, 1994....
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John “Sonny” Douglas Browning, 73,

John “Sonny” Douglas Browning, 73,

John “Sonny” Douglas Browning, 73 of Lusby, MD passed away on April 2, 2023 at Solomons Nursing Center. He was born on June 19, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Douglas Browning and Agnes Elizabeth Mattingly. Sonny was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He attended Little Flower Elementary School and...
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Toni Lee (Bellere) Long

Toni Lee (Bellere) Long

Toni Lee (Bellere) Long was born on July 10, 1953 in Washington D.C. to the late Louis Bellere and Mary Alice Bowles. They they lived in Accokeek, Maryland and later moved to Hollywood, Florida in the mid 50’s. Her family then moved to Leonardtown, Maryland in 1965, where Toni attended and graduated Chopticon High...
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Joseph “Puggy” Michael Joy, 78,

Joseph “Puggy” Michael Joy, 78,

Joseph “Puggy” Michael Joy, 78 of Ridge, MD. passed away on March 31, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Michael Love Joy and Mary Magdalen (Gatton) Joy. Puggy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. He attended St. Michael’s School in...
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Karen Marie Beall, 52,

Karen Marie Beall, 52,

Karen Marie Beall, 52, of Fairfield, PA, formerly of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Karen was born July 8, 1970 to Ray and Gloria Rothgeb of New Egypt, New Jersey. Karen met and married the love of her life, Dave Beall Jr. Karen graduated from Allentown High School in 1988....
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Alan Michael Reinburg, 34,

Alan Michael Reinburg, 34,

Alan Michael Reinburg, 34 years old of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2023. Alan was born on April 1, 1989, in Leonardtown, MD to Mary Ann Reinburg and Norman “Al” Guy III. Alan was employed as a landscaping foreman for 10 years at DSR Enterprises in Mechanicsville, MD. When Alan wasn’t...
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Rose Marie Longmire, 71,

Rose Marie Longmire, 71,

Rose Marie Longmire, 71 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 31, 2023, in Fairfax, VA. She was born on June 27, 1951, in Evanston, IL to the late Fred Fuller and Mildred Miles. Rose grew up in Evanston, Illinois. In 1969, she graduated from Evanston Township High School. Upon graduation she attended Northern...
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Carl Greagor Orlando, 95,

Carl Greagor Orlando, 95,

Carl Greagor Orlando, 95, of Charlotte Hall, MD, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2023. Carl was born February 24, 1928 in Castlewood, PA, to Olimpiu Orlando and Mathilda Nicholas. After Carl completed his junior year of high school, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, the predecessor of the US Air...
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Yolanda “Yolly” Rivera Marquez, 75,

Yolanda “Yolly” Rivera Marquez, 75,

Yolanda “Yolly” Rivera Marquez, 75 of California, MD passed away on April 2, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. She was born on August 15, 1947 in Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Rivera and Dolores Marquez. Yolly grew up in Puerto Rico. She worked for Grande Chain as a Customer Service Representative....
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James “Jay” Jeremiah Summers, 66,

James “Jay” Jeremiah Summers, 66,

James “Jay” Jeremiah Summers, 66 formally of Benedict, MD passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023, with his wife Debbie by his side. Jay was born on September 8, 1956 in Annapolis, MD to Jerry and Dottie Summers.  Jay grew up in Benedict, Maryland where he created many lifetime memories with his siblings and...
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Sandra Gay Carlucci, 80,

Sandra Gay Carlucci, 80,

Sandra Gay Carlucci, 80, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on April 6, 2023. Sandra was born on January 27, 1943, to McKinley and Florence York in Harlan, KY. After she graduated from Loyall High School in 1961, she pursued a degree in Business at Bowling Green Business College. After college, she worked in the...
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William Edward Hileman, 86,

William Edward Hileman, 86,

William Edward Hileman, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on April 3, 2023, in Leonardtown, MD. William was born on November 15, 1936, in Terra Alta, WV to the late William Hileman and the late Marie Plum Hileman. In 1957, he married his beloved wife, Jessica.  Together they were blessed with four children, Teresa...
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Raymond Francis Chase Jr. “Puddin”, 69,

Raymond Francis Chase Jr. “Puddin”, 69,

Raymond Francis Chase Jr. “Puddin”, 69, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away at the Hospice House in Callaway, Maryland on March 24,2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Puddin was born on February 26, 1954 to the late Raymond Francis Chase Sr. and Sarah Louvenia Chase both of Lexington Park, Maryland. Puddin received his...
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Charles Frank Brandstetter, 79,

Charles Frank Brandstetter, 79,

Charles Frank Brandstetter, 79, of Aquasco, MD, passed away on April 4, 2023, at home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Florence Canter Brandstetter. Charles was predeceased by his parents, Phillip and Covey Lilly Brandstetter, daughter Angela F. Brandstetter, and Lisa M. Brandstetter, brothers Clifford (Tibby) Brandstetter,...
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Susan Jananne Borneman, age 80,

Susan Jananne Borneman, age 80,

Susan Jananne Borneman, age 80, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jerome “Jerry,” and son William “Bill”. Susan is survived by sons Thomas and Richard (wife Jeannette), daughter Jerrilyn, Connie (wife of Bill) and grandkids Benjamin, Danielle (husband Elijah),...
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Waightstill Gordon Aldridge, 83,

Waightstill Gordon Aldridge, 83,

Waightstill Gordon Aldridge, 83, of Ridge, MD passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 3, 1939 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Lewie McClure Aldridge, Sr. and Mary Corinna (Avery) Aldridge. Gordon earned his Associate in Arts degree from...
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Isabell Carter, 92,

Isabell Carter, 92,

Isabell Carter, 92 of Bushwood, MD went to her heavenly home, on April 3, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on September 8, 1930 in Birmingham, AL  to the late George Whatley and Rita Bailey Whatley. When she was growing up her friends and family...
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Kathleen Ann Harriman, 77,

Kathleen Ann Harriman, 77,

Kathleen Ann Harriman, 77, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on April 6, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Kathy was born on April 6, 1946, in Massachusetts.  Her parents were the late Alvin and Lelia (Lee) Marshall. In 1970, she married her beloved husband, Don Henry Harriman.  Together they had two children, Chad Henry Harriman...
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