William Bernard Morgan, 89, of Hollywood, Maryland. Bernie passed away on September 1, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born on February 17, 1932 in New Market, Maryland to the late John H. Morgan and Mary D. Morgan. Bernie is survived by his wife, Violet T. Morgan; two daughters, Laura L. Brubaker and Kimberly I. Morgan (April); a grandson, Chance A. Pulliam (Neychure); a brother, George A. Morgan (Jeannie); a sister, Evelyn J. Morgan and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra D. Morgan; brothers, Calvin Morgan and Lindsay Morgan, and a sister, Rebecca Morgan. He shared his time and talents with others by serving six years in the Army during the Korean War (1951-1957), and 60 plus years as a Master Plumber in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He was a Past President of the 3rd District Optimist Club. Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Chance Pulliam, […]

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Ronald “Ronnie” Michael Miller 49, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away suddenly on August 26, 2021. Ronnie was born in Cheverly, Maryland on June 4, 1972 to Allen and Linda Miller of La Plata, MD. At the early age of 18, Ronnie began working at Hunt Ford used car lot washing cars. His love for cars continued through his life and he ascended to the position of sales manager at Waldorf’s Ford of La Plata. Ronnie had a unique way of connecting with his customers and they became like family to him. You can see this by reading the Google reviews for Waldorf’s Ford of La Plata. Ronnie’s passion for cars did not end at the dealership. On Friday nights, you would see Ronnie at the dirt track at Potomac Speedway or Virginia Motor Speedway. On Sundays, one of his favorite pastimes was watching his favorite NASCAR drivers. During family gatherings, he could always be found playing badminton with his siblings. Whenever his brother was in the game, they would commonly refer to each other as “Clark” and “Gris” in reference to the family favorite movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Ronnie was an avid man of faith and enjoyed his […]

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Jeremy Christian Chism., 50, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on August 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born on March 4, 1971 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Kenon Taylor Chism, Jr. and Antoinette Cocorullo Chism. Jeremy married his wife Kelly Dingle on October 2, 1999 and they have celebrated 21 years of marriage. For the past 20 years, he was employed at Pearl Works, LTD. in Charlotte Hall, MD, as a CAD/CAM operator/manager, and considered all who worked with him part of his family. He enjoyed serving his community as an EMT-IV Tech with the Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad as an EMT. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, sons, and pets. He also loved playing on-line video games, and established special and lasting friendships with his fellow gamers. Jeremy had a deep love and appreciation for music. He enjoyed spending time reminiscing with his siblings at family functions, and especially enjoyed his many fishing adventures with his brother, Jason, and childhood friends. The trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Pennsylvania and New York were adventures he talked of often and remembered fondly. He and Kelly were planning […]

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Sherish Lynn Guthrie, 53, of Lexington Park, MD went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 31, 2021. Sheri was born on October 15, 1967 in Honolulu, HI to the late Andrew Charles Heath, Sr. and Hilda Gale Kanney. Though Sheri was taken from us too soon, she lived a life full of adventure, surrounded by family and friends who loved her to the ends of this earth and into heaven itself. Her vivacious spirit will be missed by many. She is survived by her daughter, Kristina Wadlington (Robert); son, Ryan Klein; brother, Andrew Heath (Tonya); grandmother, Mary Hazel Olsen; and 2 grandchildren, Lilly Wadlington and Addison Klein; her boyfriend Phil; stepmother Barbara Heath and step-brother Jeremy (Deanna) and their 2 daughters. Her family will hold a memorial together with her mother, Gale Kanney on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., at Patuxent Presbyterian Church, at 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619. Please join us to celebrate their lives that filled us with joy. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Hilda Gale Kanney, 73, of Lexington Park, MD, loving daughter and mother, died unexpectedly on the evening of Tuesday August 31, 2021. Gale was born on August 4, 1948 in Farmville, VA to the late Arnold Richer Olsen, better known as “Tex”, and Mary Hazel Olsen of Lexington Park, MD. Gale was the pillar of her family and devoted to her mother. She was a kind and true friend and a beacon of light to those in need. We will feel the warmth of her love forever. She is survived by her mother, Mary Hazel Olsen; son, Andrew Heath (Tonya); granddaughter, Kristina Wadlington (Robert); grandson, Ryan Klein; and two great-grandchildren, Lilly Wadlington and Addison Klein and her boyfriend Joe. Her family will hold a memorial together with her daughter Sheri Guthrie on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., at Patuxent Presbyterian Church, at 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619. Please join us to celebrate their lives that filled us with joy. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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James Leon Wilt, 86, of Avenue, MD (formerly of Mechanicsville, MD) passed away on November 6, 2020 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on June 22, 1934 in Rainelle, WV to the late Leon William Wilt and Betty F. Phillips. In September 1954 Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and proudly served his country until his Honorable Discharge in September 1957. On September 14, 1957, he married his beautiful bride, Regina McCall Wilt at St. Ann’s Church in Lansford, PA. Together they celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage. Jim is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. with a degree in Administration of Criminal Justice and The FBI Academy in Quantico Virginia. He was employed for 17 dedicated years as the Captain of the Fairfax County Police Department until his retirement. In 1974, he founded Diversified Detection Services, Inc. (DDS, Inc) which he owned and operated until his retirement. He was an investigator and polygraph examiner. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, Council #1470 as a Fourth Degree Knight. He was a past member of St. Bernadette’s Church in Springfield, Virginia for 42 years. […]

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We regretfully announce the passing of Janice Marie Hall, 62, of Lusby, Maryland on August 30th, 2021. Janice, a loving and dedicated mother to three sons, was brought into this world on March 6th, 1959, to Joseph Edward Delgros and Joanne Kroner. She often spoke of her time riding horses as a child and love of passing down the family recipes she remembered fondly. She married the love of her life, Bryon Hall, in 1988. They were married for nearly 33 years and built countless wonderful memories together. As a mother, she felt so much love and pride watching her sons grow up and find love of their own. She always said that she had dreamed of having a daughter and that having daughter-in-laws allowed her to live that dream. Remembering her, she loved cooking, shopping, watching the Hallmark channel, and painting rocks to place around town for others to find, but spending time with her grandchildren meant the most to her. Janice was the most loving grandmother a child could ask for. Whether near or far, they never had to question if she were thinking of them because they were always on her mind. She is survived by her […]

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Paula Michelle Stahlman, 62, of Port Republic, MD passed away on August 30, 2021 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born August 20, 1959 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Marie Jean (Sorrentino) Vidotto and the late Anthony Vidotto. Paula graduated from Suitland High School in 1977 and attended the Respiratory Therapy Program at NOVA College. Paula moved to Calvert County from Hillside, MD in 1978. She was employed by the FBI as a fingerprint examiner for fourteen years. Paula enjoyed shopping, spending time with family, board games, and she loved crabs. She was a member of multiple small business companies. Paula is survived by her mother, Marie Jean Vidotto of Dunkirk, MD; her husband, Jeffrey Stahlman whom she married on September 18, 1982 in Lanham, MD; her sons, Treven Stahlman of Avenue, MD and Zachary Stahlman of Port Republic, MD; grandchildren, Addisyn and Gannon Stahlman; and siblings, Valerie Maccherone of Dunkirk, MD and Katt Martin of Oklahoma City, OK. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Quido Vidotto. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, […]

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James Henry “Junior” Hall, Jr. 84, of Park Hall, MD passed away on September 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Clements, MD to the late James H. Hall and Catherine H. Quade Hall. Junior is survived by his beloved wife, Irvanette Hall; his children: Clythene Selzer (Dean) of Valley Lee, MD, Damian Hall (Kim) of Park Hall, MD, and Fredrika Herndon (Jerry) of Roanoke, VA; his siblings: Beatrice Molnar of Hollywood, MD, John Hall (Gloria) of Avenue, MD, George Hall of Loveville, MD, Dorothy Stone (James) of Leonardtown, MD, Thomas Hall of Compton, MD, and Joe Hall (Phyllis) of Chaptico, MD; his grandchildren: Jenna Ray Hall, Zachary Hall, Megan Sloane (Chris), and Brandon Guy; and his great grandchildren, Chase Shreiner and Cameron Sloane. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings: Laura Stone, Carl Hall and Sylvester Hall. All services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Southern Maryland has lost one if its most dignified, selfless, gracious and gratuitous persons who ever impacted our community, with the death of Iossif “Joe” Mario Gressis. Joe has achieved much in life. He was a widely successful restaurant owner. He was a great businessman. He was the best son, brother, husband and father. He was a spectacular neighbor. But most of all Joe was simply a wonderful human being who always put others first. Always gave back, and always went above and beyond. Our community will miss Joe sponsoring one program or another, which impacted for the good of all. Joe did not seek attention but showed human compassion whenever needed. Joe was the person we all knew would turn out, show up and contribute. Contribute his love for others and share his successes with and within his community. Nothing meant more to Joe than everyone else. All who needed and those who dealt with life struggles were Joe’s biggest concern. Joe meant hope. Joe meant love. Joe meant someone has been made better because of his actions. Joe’s love, kindness and energy will be greatly missed, but so too will his beaming, gleaming smile.  

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Brenda Bonita Snead, 68, of California, MD, formerly of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 3, 2021 in Washington, DC. Born on February 17, 1953 in Washington, DC, she was the loving daughter of the late Margaret Lyerly Bray and James Bray. Brenda is survived by her children Tami Maus (Justin) of Hollywood, MD, Jessy Snead of California, MD, Donna Kelly of Mechanicsville, MD, Johnny Kelly of Waldorf, MD, Crissy Simpson of Mechanicsville, MD, and four grandchildren. She graduated from Suitland High School in 1972. Brenda moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 2002. She was a school bus driver for Prince George’s County for 25 years, retiring in 2007. Brenda enjoyed crafting and painting. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dennis Gillikin officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.

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Dale Lee Peck, 67, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 15, 2022 at the MedStar St. Mary’s. Dale was born on May 31, 1954 to Robert Sidney Peck and Esther Louise Peck in Harrisburg, PA. After Dale graduated from Juniata High School in 1972, he joined the United States Air Force and served his country proud before being honorably discharged in 1992. When he returned home, he worked in many different trades before finding his career as a Transportation Specialist for the U.S. Government. He worked for over twenty-one (21) years before retiring in 2013. In 1970, he reconnected with Loretta K. Peck at church, after having grown up as next-door neighbors. He married the girl-next-door. Dale and Loretta went on to have two (2) wonderful children, Christopher and Lavonda. Dale was passionate about animals, especially cats. He nursed many abandoned kittens and never complained about his kids bringing home strays. They say you can judge a man by how he treats animals and Dale was a gentle and caring man. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and could spend hours rooting on his favorite drivers. Dale’s greatest joy came from his family. He was always happiest when he was surrounded […]

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Stanley Arthur Newquist, Jr., 92, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on August 3, 1929 to the late Stanley Arthur Newquist, Sr. and Helen Constance (McNamara) Newquist. After graduating high school, Stan would go on to serve his country. He would spend the next eight years making his country and family proud. He was a distinguished veteran of the Korean War and received many awards and commendations for his dedicated service. He was happily stationed in Hawaii during his final year of enlistment and spent every day after work perfecting his golf game. Stan would miss the beautiful weather but returned home to Maryland with an honorable discharge to live out his life as a proud American. Stan met the love of his life, Patricia June Segar when he came home. He would promptly marry his beautiful bride. They were married for over 30 years before she passed in September, 1995. He worked in the medical field as a Histologist and enjoyed being able to meet so many people throughout his career. Stan had a life of great opportunities and adventure and […]

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Dennis James Anderson Sr., 91, of Waldorf, Maryland passed away on January 25, 2022 with his family by his side in Washington D.C. The family will be accepting friends for Dennis’ Visitation on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Brinsfield Funeral Home at 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM with prayers at 7. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Dennis’ farm in Waldorf, MD. Address will be provided at the viewing for those planning to attend. Interment will immediately follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf. Dennis was born on December 2, 1930 to Hurshel A. Anderson and Josephine Anne Wright in Jenkin Jones, West Virginia. He grew up in Deep Gap, North Carolina. In 1948, he joined the United States Army and served his country proudly as a military police officer in post-World War II Germany during the Korean War. Honorably discharged in 1951, he met the love of his life, Catherine Tolbert of Lenoir, North Carolina and married on April 12, 1952. He began a construction career that contributed to both corporate and governmental prosperity in the Southern Maryland and Washington metropolitan areas. […]

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Kimberly Lynn Winkler, 32 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Hospital in LaPlata, MD. She was born on July 22, 1989 in LaPlata, MD to J.C. Winkler and Tina Scopin Winkler of Leonardtown, MD. Kimberly was a 2007 graduate of Great Mills High School. She worked at the Hollywood Adult Daycare for three years as an Aide. She was previously employed by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked as an EMT for 2nd District Valley Lee Rescue Squad. Kimberly’s family and fiancé meant everything to her but spending time with her son Carl was always special. In addition to her beloved parents Kimberly is also survived by her son, Carl Metzger of Leonardtown, MD and her brothers, Kevin Winkler of Bryans Road, MD and Justin Winkler of Leonardtown, MD; her grandfather Dale Hayes; her fiancé, Will Metzger of Clinton, MD; her father-in-law to be, William “Pop” Metzger of Clinton, MD; her special friends Pat and John; and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Shirley Scopin, her grandmother Nancy Hayes and her brother, Baby Boy Winkler. Family will […]

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Bernard Maguire Johnson, Sr., “Bucky”, 86, passed away on January 15, 2022 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on April 18, 1935, in Mechanicsville, MD, and was the son late Imelda Wathen Johnson and Leonard B. Johnson. Bucky was the loving husband of the late Patricia Gould and the late Frances Irene “Bea” Johnson who passed away on May 21, 2017. He is survived by his children Bernard Johnson (Leilani) of Mechanicsville, MD, Michael Johnson (Karen), Robert Johnson, and Dorothy Nicholson (Craig) of Hurst, TX, his brothers, Charles (Bev), Joseph (Brenda), and David (Sue), his sisters Mary (Don), Patricia (Jerry), Barbara (Jerry), Rose, and Jenny (Yusuke), his grandchildren Jessica, Nicholas, Jenny, Philip, Gary, Elissa, and Ashley, his great grandchildren Brandon, Breanna, Emaly, Ethian, Lilly, Zoey, Maddie, Kenzie, Emma, Jonah, Leo, and Amelia, his great-great grandchild Paetonn, as well as another great-great grandchild on the way. Bucky served in the United States Airforce, and worked as a Propellant Handler for the United States Government at the Indian Head Naval Base in Indian Head, MD, retiring after 32 years. He loved taking care of the family farm. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 9:30 AM to […]

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Lola May (Dean) Brubacher, 94, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on January 15, 2022. Born on August 1, 1927 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Gladys Dean and the late Roger H. Dean. Lola was the loving wife of the late Creighton “Bill” Brubacher, whom she married in Hollywood, MD, and who preceded her in death on April 20, 1996. During her 90+ years in St. Mary’s County, she was active in the life of her family, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and their Young At Heart group. Later in life she developed a love for golf at her Breton Bay community. Born and raised in Hollywood, MD, she was the sister to Russell Dean (deceased), Francis Dean (deceased), and Ann Patrisco (Simi Valley, CA). Lola’s love of beautiful southern Maryland, cooking, and sports continued through her entire life. She was happiest at home with family and close friends. Lola was a loving wife and mother. She was a fine cook who loved preparing traditional Southern Maryland meals for her family and baking cookies for her friends. For many, it was not Christmas season until they got their tins of Lola’s homemade cookies (which she made […]

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Mary Margaret Mattingly Yowaiski, 95, of Chaptico, MD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 16, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Agnes Gertrude Miles Mattingly and Charles Jenkins Mattingly, Sr. Margaret was the loving wife of the late Francis (Pine) Yowaiski, who preceded her in death on December 25, 2001. Margaret is survived by her children Kay Yowaiski Crawford (Dave) of Mechanicsville, MD, Patricia Ann Hodges (Robert) of Avenue, MD, Charles Michael Yowaiski of Chaptico, MD, and Mary Jo Yowaiski Myers (Bobby) of Port Republic, MD, her siblings Ruth Brown of NM, Joseph Clement Mattingly of Chaptico, MD, and Joan Frances Raley of Avenue, MD, seven grandchildren, Mick, Mason, Madi, Morgan, Melissa, Patrick, and Michaela, and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Miles Mattingly, Ann Mattingly, Mary Agnes Farrell, Mary Jane Mattingly, Elizabeth (Betty) Potts, and Charles Jenkins Mattingly, Jr. Margaret was born and raised in St. Mary’s County, MD, where she was very active in the community and her church. Her first job was as a secretary for Mr. Ben Burroughs at […]

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James Richard “Jimmy” Morgan, 101, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on January 17, 2022 in Hollywood, MD. He was born on September 5, 1920 in Mechanicsville, MD, and was the son of the late Thurrell Morgan and Stephen L. Morgan. Jimmy was the loving husband of the late Hilda Rosie Morgan, whom he married in 1945 in Hollywood, MD. Jimmy is survived by his daughter Ruby Davis, of Hollywood, MD, two grandchildren Lisa Dickey of FL and Robin Clements of VA, four great grandchildren Cory Dickey, Wesley Dickey, Brittany Clements (Bailey) of VA, and Megan Clements of VA, three great-great grandchildren Mela Dickey, Luca Dickey and Oliver Dickey, all of FL, sister Cecilia Knott of Leonardtown, MD, as well as his caregiver, Cathy Bowles (Johnson). He was preceded in death by his great grandson Justin Dickey, siblings Benjamin Morgan, Charles Morgan, Lewis (diddle) Morgan, Mitchell Morgan, and Emma Walker. Jimmy was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, and graduated from Margaret Brent High School. Jimmy served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945. He worked as a maintenance worker at Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 27 years, retiring in 1975. He was the commander of the […]

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James Bruce Long, Sr., 93, of Hollywood, MD passed away at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Leonardtown, MD on January 19, 2022. Born on March 31, 1928 in Hillville, MD, he was the son of John Bruce Long and Henrietta Florence King Reeder Long. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Elaine (Steven) Loftis of California, MD; his granddaughters Jessica Raye Hall Davis of Hollywood, MD, Stacey Loftis Hancock (Calvin) of California, MD and Tammy C. Loftis of California, MD; his great-granddaughters Lilianna M. Hancock and Zoey T. Hancock, both of California, MD; his sisters Mary Francis Wozniak of Laplata, MD, Jean Gilbert of Accokeek, MD and Elizabeth Coombs of Great Mills, MD. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son James Bruce Long, Jr.; his daughters Deborah R. Sapp and Patricia A. Long; his brothers Joseph O. Long and Kenneth E. Long; his half brother William King Reeder; his half sister Caroline Reeder Mruczek and his life-long friend Homer Edgar Helms. Known as “Bruce” to family and as “Jim” to many, he was self-employed and owner of Eastern Neon Sign Co. Serving as pallbearers are Steven W. Loftis, Bobby Gilbert, Mike Gilbert, Kevin Cusic, […]

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