Mrs. Joan Eleanore Isakson Manning, 86, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on January 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on April 21, 1930 in Duluth, MN, she was the daughter of the late Paul John Isakson and Phyllis (Bartz) Isakson. Joan worked for the U.S. Navy Personnel Department for thirty two years, retiring with honorary Chief Warrant Officer status due to exemplary service. Joan is survived by her husband of sixty one years, Howard E. Manning of Great Mills, MD; her children, Paul E. Manning (Diana), Rebecca M. Lowe (David), Glenn H. Manning (Mary Ellen), Eric K. Manning, and Karin Apelman (Johan); grandchildren, Kathryn, Travis, Kelly, Lesa, Mira, Leah, Glenn, Jamie, Jacob, and Sarah; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Alexis and Brawley. Joan will always be deeply loved and missed as a testimony to her devotion to her family and church. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Southern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657.

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Linda L. Davis, 67, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 23, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born April 3, 1949 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Allen Williamson and Frankie (Fields) Williamson. Linda is survived by her sisters, Patricia Willard of Richmond, VA and Brenda Marcey of Selbyville, DE; and niece, Lisa and her family. Linda was preceded in death by her best friend and husband Charlie in 2003. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722.

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George Lee Allison, 81, of Lusby, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 26, 2017, at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD. George was born on August 17, 1935 in Washington, DC, the youngest and second son of the late Harry and Sophronia Allison. He grew up in Brentwood, Maryland during the war years in the house that his father had built. Like his dad, he was good at woodworking and became a carpenter’s apprentice at the age of 17. He was a master cabinet maker by the age of 28. Brentwood was his home until moving his family to Calvert County in 1969. Once settled in Calvert County, he continued to work as a union carpenter, making the long commute to DC until starting his own successful construction business in the early the 1980’s. He retired in 1995 at the age of 60. In his younger years, George enjoyed fishing, biking, running, rowing and boating. He especially loved to teach newbies how to water ski. He was a free-thinker and an avid reader who believed in researching for himself rather than relying on authority or popular opinion. An early organic gardener and health […]

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Harry Elmer Hickey, 87 of Lusby, MD, and formerly Silver Spring, MD, passed away on January 29, 2017. Born September 3, 1930 in Fredonia, NY, he was the son of the late Harry B. Hickey and Geraldine (Joles) Hickey. Harry graduated from Fredonia High School in Fredonia, NY and received his PhD from American University. He was a Professor at the University of Maryland College Park for twenty seven years, retiring in 1988. Harry married his wife Gloria on May 12, 1988 at Berwyn Presbyterian Church in Berwyn Heights, MD. Harry is survived by his wife Gloria Hickey; his children, Linda Crawford, Kelly Alridge, David Hickey, Kathleen Spencer, Carole Waesche and Diane Cowell; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Harry was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Owen. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Fallen Fire Fighters Association, 16825 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland, 4356 Stadium Drive, College Park, MD 20742-3031.

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Veronica Jean Kolterjahn, 50, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 28, 2017 at her residence. Born August 13, 1966 in Oaklawn, IL, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Kibby and Rosemary Veronica (Podmolik) Kibby. Veronica was a realtor for Century 21 New Millenium for twenty years. She enjoyed the beach, boating, photography, real estate, traveling and spending time with her family. Veronica is survived by her husband, Nathaniel H. Kolterjahn whom she married in Rockport, MA on May 27, 1995; her children, Maegan (Kevin), Jacob, and Adam (Samantha); grandchildren, Charley and Marcus; and her siblings, Bill, Marianne, Denis, Terry, Greg and Janice. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander Street, Solomons, MD 20688. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, 3270 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676. Serving as pallbearers will be Nat Kolterjahn, Kevin LaBove, Tim Morris, Jacob Kolterjahn, Bill Kibby […]

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Linda Lee Kelley, 74, of Owings, MD passed away February 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1942 in Washington DC to William L. and Shirley R. (Hann) Sistek. She attended Prince George’s County schools, graduating from Suitland High School in 1960. Linda was an award winning majorette in high school, and practiced her twirling most of her life when she could. After graduation, Linda worked at the Navy Yard, Government Printing Office and the Departments of Agriculture and Interior, retiring in 1990. Following retirement from federal service, Linda served as the President of the Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA) and was one of the founders of the abused persons shelter in Prince Frederick, Safe Harbor, Inc. Linda was elected to four consecutive terms as a County Commissioner in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006. Following her successful career as a Commissioner, Linda continued to serve on the Board of Directors of Safe Harbor, Inc. and served as the Calvert representative to The Tri-County Animal Shelter. She also continued to serve as the Calvert County Commissioners Ambassador to Scouting, a position she truly loved. Linda attended more than 350 Eagle and Gold Award ceremonies during her public […]

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Life Celebration Services: Thursday, February 9, 2017 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department 24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636 Prayers will be at 7:00 PM Fireman’s and Law Enforcement Prayers to follow immediately after Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, February 10, 2017 11:00 AM St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church 22800 Washington Street Leonardtown, MD 20650 Internment and Private Burial will follow – Please respect the family’s privacy as they lay Nolan to his final rest.

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Joseph Howard Raley, Jr. “Pop”, 80 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 4, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born on April 8, 1936, Joe was the eldest son of Joseph Howard Raley, Sr. and Mary Jeanette Russell Raley of Clements, MD. He is survived by his four children: Joseph H. Raley, III (DanFesta) of Felton, CA; Christine Raley Page(Chuck) of Berea, KY; Robert R. Raley (Debra) of Mechanicsville, MD and Karen Raley Stinson of Poteau, OK; eight grandchildren: Tristan Raley, Joshua Page, Samantha Page Lyden (Mikel), David Page, Joseph “Christopher” Raley, Benjamin Raley, Shelby Stinson and Raley “Wyatt” Stinson; Three Great-grandchildren: Nathaniel Selby, Raven Raley and Carleigh Lyden. Joe is survived by his siblings: Jean Raley Brown (Ralph); Charles Raley; Carolyn Raley Norris (Bubby); Ten nephews, four nieces and mother of his children, Ruth Anne Graves Raley Hill. He is preceded in death by his parents and his former sister-in-law, Mary Lee Raley. Joe, a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and avid Redskin fan, worked the farm he grew up on in Clements until March 1976, then moved to a farm in Morganza where he built a home for his family. Joe was a farmer all […]

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Constance Catherine Copsey, “Connie”, 89, of Hollywood, MD passed away February 4, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 27, 1927 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie Louise Jones and Thomas Jarrett Jones. Connie was the loving wife of the late James Frederick Woodburn who preceded her in death in 1961, and the late Lloyd (Bubba) Copsey who preceded him in death on March 9, 2007 and whom she married in St. John’s Catholic Church on September 10, 1965. Connie is survived by her children: Franny Woodburn (Judy) of Mechanicsville, MD, Lorraine Armsworthy (Johnny) of California, MD, 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Siblings: James Hoover Jones, Leona Virginia Stone, and Author Leroy Jones. She was preceded in death by son John Woodburn, siblings: Evelyn Ruth Clements, Thomas Earl Jones, Amanda Louise Dean, Hilda Rosie Morgan, Samuel Albert Jones, Francis Lindberg Jones, Cecilia Hope Morgan, Ruby Lorraine Jones, and McKinnley Jones. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1943, and was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Connie was a Food Service Manager for St. Mary’s County Board of Education, retiring in 1985. She enjoyed playing Pick 3(her favorite […]

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Sandra “Sandy” Marie Conner of Calabash, NC, formerly of Waldorf, MD, passed away on Friday February 3rd, 2017, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Fleta Conner and her brother Dane Conner. She is survived by her loving husband John Reese Jr; children Dina Marie Caddeo (Frank) and John Reese III (Megan); sister Sharon Humphrey; grandchildren Nicolas Caddeo, Noelle Caddeo, Noah Caddeo, Conner Reese and James Reese; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will receive visitors at Huntt Funeral Home in Waldorf, MD on Tuesday Feb. 7th from 6pm-8pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 8th at 1pm at Huntt Funeral Home followed by burial at Trinity Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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In Loving Memory of Martha Geraldine Humphrey January 30, 1932 – February 3, 2017 Beloved Daughter and preceded in death by Harry and Virginia Barrickman Sister of Mary and Charles Mother of Glenn, George, Virginia and preceded in death by Mary Grandmother of Joseph, Matthew, Michael, Jenna, Alexander Great Grandmother of Natasha and Viana Services: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 11:00 A.M. Huntt’s Funeral Home, Waldorf, MD Clergyman: Pastor Wendell Stokes Interment: Trinity Memorial Gardens Waldorf, Maryland

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Theresa Eva Post died peacefully on February 3, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC at the age of 76. She was born in Fairmont, WV on August 3, 1940 to John and Eva Campione. Theresa is survived by her husband, James; loving children, Kevin and his wife Robin; Kathy and her husband David Jackson; Chris and his wife Jackie (all from Mechanicsville, MD); five grandchildren, Randy (Jackson) and his wife Laura, Sarah, Joshua, Matthew and Hannah (Post); two great-grandchildren, Chad and Emma (Jackson); and her sister, Sister Carmella Campione of Wheeling, WV. Theresa’s grandkids called her Noni. She adored being with them and always had candy for them when they visited her. She loved the trips we made to Walt Disney World and always cried when it was time to leave Main Street. She was always so proud of the family she created. Watching her children and grandchildren grow up and accomplish things in there life put a huge smile on her face. Theresa was a Registered Nurse and worked most of her life in pediatrics. She loved the kids she took care of and they loved her too. Often when we were at one of the grandkids […]

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Betty Jean Hodges, 88, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on February 5, 2017 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on December 9, 1928 in Waverly West Virginia to the late Orvil E. and Helen J. Johnson. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Ted Rosnage, her loving life partner of 30 years, Sal Puleo, daughter Theresa Dorsey (Butch), Great granddaughter, Jenna Rosnage, and a sister Ruth Elder. She was known by everyone of any age as “Nonnie”, Betty thrived on her special relationships with her many friends, or “Gal Pals” as she would call them, either from her church, or Chaplain Place where she resided for the last 12 years. She was very active with St. John Vianney Catholic Church and loved her Saturday evening masses and dinner with friends and Pastor Daly after Mass. Nonnie is survived by her loving son, Tom Rosnage and his wife Paula, grandchildren Tommy Rosnage and Karen Fletcher and Wendy Bowen and her husband Steve. Nonnie was a loving Great Grandmother to Victoria and Hannah Bowen and Jack and Jessica Rosnage. She adored her family more than anything and cherished the times spent together. She is also survived by her sister […]

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Rose Ann Latham, 52, of Chaptico, MD passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017 after a long courageous fight with MSA. She was born on November 19, 1964 in Leonardtown, MD to Martin Eugene “Gene” Latham and Peggy Joan Copsey. Rose was a 1982 graduate of Chopticon High School. She went to work for First National Bank of St. Mary’s. She earned her Bachelor’s degree while working at the Bank. She stayed thru all the bank takeovers including PNC. Then she went to work for Cedar Point Federal Credit Union as a commercial loan officer. Sadly, she was forced into an early retirement due to her illness. Rose was a loving person who helped many people. She has a great love of animals, and witty sense of humor. She loved her children and enjoyed taking them to the beach. Her family was her pride and joy and she loved to spend time with them. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Jessica Helen Reed and Bret Latham Reed; her life partner, James B. Reed; her sister Terri Lynn Johnson (William) all of Chaptico, MD; a special uncle, David Thomas “Tommy” Copsey of Mechanicsville, MD; and the […]

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Mary Isabelle Chaney, 94, of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 5, 2017 at her home with her loving daughter at her side. She was born April 2, 1922 in Charlestown, WV to the late Joseph Baker and Ida Elizabeth Locke McCauley. On October 12, 1941, she married her beloved husband, James G. Chaney. She celebrated over 57 wonderful years of marriage before his death in August 1988. She was employed for 19 years at the Naval Research Lab as a dedicated secretary in Washington, D.C. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown, MD, St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD, and Catholic Daughters She is survived by her daughter, Pamela M. Chaney of Hollywood, MD. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sister, Effie Virginia Grams. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Raymond Schmidt at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43297 St. John’s Road, Hollywood. Interment will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Cemetery, 43297 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, […]

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Gerald E. Johnson of Millsboro, DE died at his residence on February 6, 2017, two days before his 78th birthday surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 59 years Frances Johnson. Gerald “Jerry” was born on February 8, 1939 in Washington D.C. to the late James C. Johnson and the late Eileen M. Brown-Speorl. Jerry worked for 45 years as a printer, retiring from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington D.C. in 2005. Jerry had a strong catholic faith and loved his family very much. Jerry’s hobbies included fishing, boating, gardening, and repairing anything needed to be fixed. Jerry especially enjoyed growing gardenia bushes and giving the gardenia flowers to many people. Jerry also enjoyed eating crabs, drinking beer, and being at the beach with his family. Some of Jerry’s favorite sayings were, “hanging in there”, “doing the best I can”, and “I’m bad.” Gerald was predeceased by his brother Raymond A. Johnson (Nancy) of Delaware. He is survived by his loving wife Frances Johnson and his children Valerie Trumbull (Bill), Denise Warwick (Charlie), Brenda Thompson (Charles), and Timothy Johnson; brother, James E. Johnson (Carolyn); ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two more on the way. Family will […]

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Margaret Ann Barricklow, 69, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away on February 7, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus Mills Nelson and Ella Thompson Nelson. Margaret worked as a Nursing Assistant prior to becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed working in the yard, especially raking leaves; crabbing, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, playing cards, travelling, especially her trip to Niagra Falls and hanging out at the pool. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Darrell Barricklow and 13 brothers and sisters, Margaret is survived by her children, Michael Quade (Kristine) and Joyce Graves (Thomas Norsworthy); 2 grandchildren; Michael and Chelsea and 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Edith Wenk, George (Jean) Nelson, Ethel (Joe) Cooper, Agnes (Tucker) Brown, Catherine (Jimmy) Tuner, Betty Russell and Frankie (Evelyn) Nelson. Escorting Margaret to her final resting place are Michael A. Quade, Bryan Guy, Tam Nguyen, Tommy Norsworthy, Keith Wood and John Hayes. Family will receive friends for Margaret’s Life Celebration on Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 3PM-6PM with the prayer service beginning at 6PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. […]

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Joanne Evans Hall, 79, of Bushwood, MD passed away February 5, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on June 9, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Minerva Evans Sievertson and Allen Winfred Sievertson. Joanne was the loving wife of George Leo Hall, Sr., whom she married on August 11, 1955 in Mechanicsville, MD. She is survived by her children: George Hall, Jr. of Bushwood, MD, Debbie Ammann (Joe) of Bushwood, MD, Kathy Schindler (Chris) of Mechanicsville, MD, 9 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren and her sister, Mary Lou Keller of Pittsburgh, PA. Joanne graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1955. She retired as an Accounts Manager from St. Mary’s Hospital. Joanne was a member of 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary prayers at 7:15 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood, […]

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Loretta Marie “Aunt Ree” Combs Rule, 92, of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD passed away February 8, 2017 in Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. Born February 27, 1924 in Valley Lee, MD. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Lucille Redman Combs and Franklin Combs, Sr. She was the loving wife of the late Dana Hansford Rule who passed away on September 6, 1982. “Aunt Ree” is survived by her nieces and nephews, Margaret M. Kesselring, E. Shelby Bokman, Nancy Courage, Michael Combs, John, Combs, and Brenda Guy, Great nieces and nephews, Mark Kesselring, Michael Kesselring, Wanda Florence, Christopher Courage, William Courage, Kelly Courage Clark, Donna Marie Combs, William David Combs, Michael Combs, Cheryl Combs, Janet Combs, Steven Todd Combs, James Combs, David Combs, Joseph Combs, Brian Combs, Vanessa, Jennifer, Richard Combs, Michael Cullison, Christine Cullison and Joseph Cullison. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, W. Clayton Combs, Louis M. Combs, Franklin E. Combs, T. Lester Combs, J. Earl Combs, Joseph F. Combs, John R. Combs, P. Jenifer Combs, Michael H. Combs, Margaret Combs Cullison, Lucy Loretta Combs and Rose Celeste Combs. “Aunt Ree” […]

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Catherine Ann Thomas, 58, of La Plata, MD passed away on February 8, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Center in La Plata, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD on May 5, 1958 to the late Steven Thomas and the late Dora Thomas, Catherine is also preceded in death by her son, Charlie Thomas; and daughter, Jennette Louise Thomas. Catherine is survived by her companion, Eugene Thomas; daughters, LaQuita Thomas and Terri Proctor; brother, John Cole and his wife, Emma; sister, Mary Alice “Tina” Thomas and her husband, Wayne; grandchildren, JaQuan Thomas, JaShaun Thomas and Deion McKinney; nieces, Laura and Ethel; nephew, Wayne, Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Catherine was a member of St. Mary’s Newport Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching football, game shows, cooking shows, Judge Judy, The Young and the Restless and Law & Order. Catherine also liked to play cards and cook in her spare time. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 9AM to 11AM at St. Mary’s Newport Catholic Church (11555 St. Mary’s Church Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622); where a Funeral Mass will start at 11AM. Interment to be held at a later date.

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