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Vernon Ralston Maine

Vernon Ralston Maine

May 9, 2022

V. R. "Mike" Maine, beloved husband, father, and Opa, departed this life on May 9, 2022.  Born in Weirton, West Virginia, he was the son of Howard V. and Daisy (Ralston) Maine.  He grew up on the family farm in Bloomingdale, Ohio.  From 1944-1947, he served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a service manager for Sears for 42...

Barbara Ann Ruf

Barbara Ann Ruf

May 9, 2022

Barbara Ann Ruf of La Plata, Maryland peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on May 9, 2022. 

Barbara was the beloved wife of 51 years to Edward George Ruf (Deceased).

Barbara is survived by son Edward (George) Ruf, Jr., daughter-in-law Cheryl Ruf and daughter Sandra Ruf Marquess.

Barbara was preceded in death by sister Marian Norton and brothers...

Donald "Donnie" Keith Couchoud

Donald "Donnie" Keith Couchoud

May 5, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie. Donnie was born on November 15, 1966, in Washington DC, and passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in his home in Upper Marlboro, MD, at age 55.

Donnie had a charismatic personality. He was fun, loving, generous, and easy going. Even though Donnie didn’t really watch football,...

James Edward Stone

James Edward Stone

May 4, 2022

James Edward Stone (Jim) of Upper Marlboro, MD passed peacefully in his sleep on May 4, 2022. Born in Chattanooga, TN, Jim left as a teenager in search of an easier life when he chose to join the U.S. Army. He eventually went on to join the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper and was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. It was during...

Leona May Osborn

Leona May Osborn

May 2, 2022

Leona May Osborn, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world peacefully with her children by her side on May 2, 2022, at the age of 77.

She was born in Millinocket ME, the 7th child of Joyime and Mattie Blanchette in August of 1944. She is proceeded in death by her husband Kenneth...

John Hamilton Calhan

John Hamilton Calhan

May 2, 2022

 

John Hamilton Calhan, born on November 16, 1955, passed from this life on May 2, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

 

John is survived by his ex-wife, Barbara Calhan; their three children John Calhan II (Jeannette) of North Beach, MD; Megan Calhan of Annapolis, MD; and Ryan Calhan of Owings,...

Sean Robert Smallwood

Sean Robert Smallwood

May 1, 2022

Sean Robert Smallwood was born November 13, 1992, in Cheverly, Maryland. He grew up in Landover, Maryland where he attended Charles Herbert Flowers High School. Growing up his friends called him by his last name “Smallwood” and sometimes by his nickname “Smurf”. In his youth, He loved and played football for the Boys & Girls Club, playing the position of...

Janet Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Janet Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Apr 30, 2022

 

Janet Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Prince Frederick peacefully passed away at the age of 92 on April 30, 2022, surrounded by family, including three of her great-grandchildren. They sang the hymn “In the Garden” as she transitioned into the afterlife.

 

Janet, née Janet Given, was the loving mother of four: Audrey Martin (husband Charles [deceased]) of Dunkirk, Maryland; Thomas...

Thomas Robert Carr

Thomas Robert Carr

Apr 29, 2022

Thomas R. Carr, 84, of Clinton, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 29th.

  Mr. Carr is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Antoinette, his 6 children, 17 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. 

  He was preceded in death by his parents; many friends and relatives.

Repast will follow immediately after Mass at The American...

Hearl William "Bill" Folland, Sr.

Hearl William "Bill" Folland, Sr.

Apr 28, 2022

 

Hearl William (Bill) Folland SR, born on July 27, 1936 peacefully passed from this life on April 28, 2022 at his home in Owings, MD surrounded by his family.

Bill is survived by his beloved partner Ann Hawkins of Owings, MD and his five children; William Joseph (Bill) of Torrington, CT; Brenda Lee Biggs and husband Glenn of Fruitland...

Paul Richard Rhodes

Paul Richard Rhodes

Apr 24, 2022

 

Paul Richard Rhodes, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Huntingtown, MD on April 24, 2022.   

 

Paul was born on November 8, 1948 in DuBois, PA, and was a 1966 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School.  He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree in Administration and...

Julius Edward Proctor

Julius Edward Proctor

Apr 23, 2022

Julius Edward Proctor, 68 died April 23 at his home in Upper Marlboro, MD surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with heart failure and multiorgan failure. He was born in Washington, DC, the son of Julia O. Butler and John E. Proctor of Clinton, MD. He was a decedent of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe in Southern Maryland.

Julius...

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