Kathleen Lorraine Easter, 61 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on June 5, 2014 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. She was born on October 3, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to Edward Warren Baker of Stafford, VA and Lorraine Norma Bennett of Fredericksburg, VA. Kathie grew up in Hillcrest Heights, MD and graduated from Potomac High School in 1970. Kathie married her beloved husband Billy on May 27th 1971 and this year they celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. When she was first married, Kathie worked at National Letter Carriers in D.C. for a year. After her daughter, Adina, was born she decided to stay home as a devoted homemaker and Mom. In 1976 she moved to St. Mary’s County. Recently, she worked for World Gym of Mechanicsville, MD for five years as a bookkeeper. Kathie dedicated her life to her daughter, grandchildren and family. She was extremely talented in poetry, decorating, organization, baking and crafts. The hobbies she enjoyed were scrap booking, word puzzles, gardening, watching her soaps and spending time with her grandchildren. Kathie had a passionate love for animals. She dedicated her life to taking care of her beloved cats and also rescued many wild animals to […]
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Kathleen Lorraine Easter, 61
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Dorothy Jean “Jeannie” Boyce, 47
Dorothy Jean “Jeannie” Boyce, 47 of Hollywood, MD died June 5, 2014 at her residence with close family by her side. Born September 23, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Robert I. Garner and Ethel Marie “Sissy” Clements Garner. Jeannie graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1984. On April 26, 1985, she married her beloved husband, Jeffrey “Scott” Boyce in Leonardtown, MD. Together they had two beautiful children, who were her pride and joy. She worked at Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington and various Government contractors at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. She loved staying home and spending time with her family, especially her dogs Bella, Angel and Lexi. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend. She is deeply missed by many. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Jeffrey Scott Boyce, II and Megan Renee Slade (Nathan) both of Hollywood, MD; her parents, Robert and Sissy Garner of California, MD; her siblings, Robin (James) Wendler of Hollywood, MD, Kim (Matthew) Hartley of Leonardtown, MD and Robert (April) Garner, III of Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Jason Boyce, Nathan Slade, Matthew Hartley, Justin Hartley, James Wendler, […]
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Amber Dawn Jarboe
Amber Dawn Jarboe, 22 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on June 5, 2014. She was born on July 7, 1991 in Clinton, MD to Joseph Paul Jarboe of Mechanicsville, MD and Dawn Marie Zinn of Abell, MD. Amber enjoyed everything with her whole heart. Amber enjoyed spending time with her friends, and loved music, animals, and reading. She greeted everyone with a hug, a smile, and “Hey Guys!” She loved fashion, children, and Taco Bell. Amber was very passionate about helping others in any possible way that she could. After graduating high school, she studied esthetics at the Aveda Institute and just received her license to practice in Washington, D.C. She had hoped to return to CSM to pursue a degree in social work with a focus on addictions counseling. Amber worked as a wellness consultant at Massage Envy in Waldorf. Amber loved her son Dylan very much, and was most happy when raising and teaching him. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Dawson & Lois Jarboe and George (Albert) Clements Senior and Janet Marie Wood-Clements. Amber is survived by her dad and step-mom, Jan; mom and step-dad, Ron; son, Dylan Bryce Gross; brothers, Edward Blaine Clements, Jesse Tyler Martin, and […]
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Sandra Rose Pectol, 73
Services: A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 1:00PM in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating.
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Judy Samantha Harrison
On Friday, June 6, 2014, Judy went home to be with the Lord. She is survived by her loving husband Rodney; devoted children Kayla and Rodney, Jr.; dear parents, Joseph and Margaret Dorsey; three siblings, Barbara Ann Wagner, Dodie M. Thomas, and Delvan L. Dorsey; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Redeeming Life Ministries, 7845 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD. Interment Holy Ghost Catholic Church Cemetery.
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Raymond Brent Bowen, 74
Raymond Brent Bowen, 74 of Lusby, MD passed away on June 8, 2014 at his home. He was born in Prince Frederick, MD on July 26, 1939 to the late Raymond E. and Louise Edwards Bowen. Brent graduated from the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music and was an Independent Baptist Minister who served in the local community at several different churches. He was the founder and pastor of Dunkirk Bible Baptist Church. A native of Olivet, MD, he enjoyed spending his free time on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding rivers. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Ann Bowen, father of Clarice Bowen of Lusby, MD and Michele Bayko of Marengo, OH. Grandfather of Andria Campbell, Mindy Bayko, Benjamin Bayko and John Taylor Bayko, great grandfather of Asher Campbell, he is also survived by his brother, Keith Bowen. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday June 11, 2014, 11 AM at Calvert Bible Church in Lusby, MD. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD.
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William Charles “Bill” Schaefer, Sr., 66
William Charles “Bill” Schaefer, Sr., 66 of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 8, 2014 after bouts of pneumonia. Born on October 24, 1947, in Rockville Center, NY, he was the son of the late William Chapman Schaefer and Marguerite Ruth (Schnaars) Schaefer. Bill graduated from Roosevelt Elementary in Roosevelt, NY and Amityville Memorial High School in Amityville, NY. He joined the United States Navy in 1967, and his first tour was NANEP at Webster Field, MD. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served on the USS Valley Forge, home ported in Long Beach, CA; and the USS Coral Sea, home ported in San Francisco, CA. After his Honorary Discharge from the Navy, he worked as a carpenter for Dobry Construction. He became certified in architectural/drafting and working the majority of his career as an architectural technician for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD, with the 32 years of dedicated service. He met the love of his life, Kathryn Laverne (Russell) Schaefer, while working for the Navy. They were married on March 30, 1968 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. After his tours with the Navy, they returned and made their home […]
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Robbie Daryl Leonard, 54
Robbie Daryl Leonard, 54 of Waldorf, MD passed away from a heart attack on June 7, 2014 at his residence. Born September 27, 1959 in Kingsport, TN he was the son of Robert Glenn Leonard and Betty Jean Frye Leonard. Robbie was an electrician. He enjoyed all sports and playing the guitar. The thing he enjoyed the most was spending time with his boys Steve and Hunter. Predeceased by his sister Kimberly Leonard, Robbie is survived by his sons, Steve Leonard and Robert Hunter Leonard; also his parents Bob and Betty Leonard, sister Donna Leonard and nieces Brynn Bales, Demi Lewis, Devin Smith, and Heavins Smith. Arrangements will be announced on Facebook.
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David John Rau, 69
David John Rau, 69 of Compton, MD died June 3, 2014 at his nephew’s residence after a battle with prostate cancer. Mr. Rau grew up in the Lower Merion Township outside of Philadelphia, PA. He was born on October 22, 1941, the son of the late John F. Rau and Gertrude E. (Turner) Rau. Mr. Rau graduated from Lower Merion High School and Ursinus College earning a BA in History. Mr. Rau retired from the St. Mary’s Board of Education in 1994. He taught for 30 years at Margaret Brent High School and Middle School. He enjoyed farming and growing tobacco on his farm in Compton. He also enjoyed playing pitch and eating crabs. He left the farm to two colleges to create two scholarships for St. Mary’s seniors, at Ursinus and Springfield College, MA. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Rau Freyman, of NJ; his brother-in-law, Robert Dempsey, of PA; three nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Audrey Rau Dempsey, and his brother-in-law, Al Freyman. A Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 followed by a […]
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Patricia “Diane” Trossbach, 57
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD., with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
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Sandra (Sandy) Rose Pectol, 73
Sandra (Sandy) Rose Pectol, 73 of Great Mills, MD, died Sunday June 8, at St. Mary’s Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Ira A. and Mary R. Pectol, November 14, 1940, in Washington, D.C. Sandy retired from the State Department in 1988. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Richard and Marylou Pectol and their daughter, her niece, Rachel Pectol. Graveside services will be held at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD, June 13, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to ACCA, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003, or the Catholic Church of Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 742, Campton, KY 41301.
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Mary Ethel (Stevens) Rajah
On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Mary went home to be with the Lord. Visitation Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment: Heritage Memorial Cemetery.
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Dorothy Lee Rosenbaum, 65
Dorothy Lee Rosenbaum, 65 of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Brandywine, MD passed away on June 9, 2014 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD. She was born on November 14, 1948 in La Plata, MD to the late John Ross and Sophie Ann Perrie. Dorothy enjoyed quilting, camping, cookouts, family gatherings, playing slot machines, and driving her school bus. She was a retired school bus driver for Prince George County Schools. In addition to her father, Dorothy was predeceased by her foster son, Leroy Ogg. Dorothy is survived by her mom, Sophie Ann Perrie; loving husband, James William Rosenbaum; children, Lynn McKenzie (Louis), David Jack Rosenbaum, Ora Louise Borrell (Robert, Jr.), Jamie Rebecca Jones (James), and Sammy Lee Ogg; brother, Thomas Perrie; sister, Virginia Perrie; nine grandchildren, Michael McKenzie, Marty McKenzie, Scooter Borrell, Tiffanye Ogg, Edward McKenzie, Jack McKenzie, Victoria McKenzie, Aundrea Ogg, and Dillon Jones; one great grandchild, Sophia Rose McKenzie. Family and friends will be received for Dorothy’s Life Celebration on Sunday, June 15, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at […]
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Herbert Sylvester Seek, (Pop Pop), 85
Herbert Sylvester Seek, (Pop Pop), long time resident of St. Mary’s County, MD., died on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Herbert moved to Charlotte in June of 2013, where he resided in an assisted living complex. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Mildred R. Seek, in 1992. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon G. Smith, of Charlotte, NC., and Sandra L. Seek, of Leonardtown, MD; his granddaughters, Regina (Gina) Moore, of Charlotte, NC, and Brandy Tulley, of Leonardtown, MD, and his Grandson, Charles (Chuck) Smith, of Coconut Creek, FL; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth DeVers of Daytona Beach, FL. Herbert was a long time member of Plumbers Local # 5. A Graveside Service to be held at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD., Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, his family request donations be made to Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer Prevention or Boston Children’s Hospital, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Research- Kinney Laboratory, Department of Pathology, enders 11th Floor, 61 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.sd
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Samuel Vincent Gaillot
Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Patuxent Baptist Church Great Mills, MD with Pastor Rick Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Visitation: The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
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Betty Lee Largent, 71
Betty Lee Largent, 71 of Mechanicsville, MD formerly of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on June 12, 2014 at her residence. Born December 25, 1942 in Charlotte Hall, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ada Gray Williams and Roger Williams. Betty was the loving wife of the late Ronel Largent whom she married in Leonardtown, MD on August 27, 1965 and preceded her in death on September 17, 1985. She is survived by her son Jaycee (Debbie) Largent of Mechanicsville, MD, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sons; Billy Williams and Ronald Largent. Her siblings are, Constance, Douglas, Dickie, Bernice, Sue, James, Jr., Gene, Agnes, Buckey, Sis, Buster, Anna Mae, Hilda, Steve, Linda, Leonard, Ann, and Sonny. Betty was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she was a homemaker, she enjoyed playing Keno, going to bingo, word search puzzles and spending time with her family. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 16, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with a Funeral Service held at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ammon Ripple […]
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CMDR William Frederick “Bill” Beacham, USN, (Ret.) 64
CMDR William Frederick “Bill” Beacham, USN, (Ret.) 64 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 8, 2014 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born on October 9, 1949, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late William John Beacham and Betty Joan Butler Beacham. Bill earned his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s degree from Emery Riddle Aeronautical University. He proudly served in the United States Navy with 32 years of dedicated service before his honorable discharge as a Commander in August 2006. He was employed by the federal government as a program analyst for the past six years. In February 1976, he married his beloved wife, Rebecca Mae Beacham. Together they celebrated 38 wonderful years together. Bill enjoyed being outdoors, especially loving to work in his yard. He enjoyed science fiction, comedy and action movies. He was an avid reader. He travelled extensively for work and pleasure with his wife, spending time in Hawaii, Florida, Virginia, California, Japan, Australia, Spain, Italy and Egypt. However, his greatest love was for his family. He loved to spend time doing things with them. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his son, William “Will” Beacham, Jr. (Andrea) of Newport News, VA; […]
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Michelle Ann Long, 43
Michelle Ann Long, 43 of Hollywood, MD, passed away on June 15, 2014 in Callaway, MD. Born January 22, 1971 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Carol Ann Bain of Abell, MD and William Douglas Wathen, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD. Michelle is survived by her husband, Scott Anthony Long whom she married on December 31, 2007 in Leonardtown, MD, children; Camille Neva Alvey, Halei Olivia Long, and Jocelyn Ann Long all of Hollywood, MD, Beverly Buckler of Leonardtown, MD and Ronald Alvey of Callaway, MD, brother Shawn Richard (Angela) Wathen of Coltons Point, MD. Michelle was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD; she graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1988, and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in 2010 from UMUC, she was a QA Manager for Smartronix. Everyone who knew Michelle knows that she had a heart of gold. You were her friend from the moment you met her. With her caring and generous heart she was always thinking of others. Her loves of life were her beautiful daughters and loving husband. Having her in your life was a blessing and a joy and you knew you had a friend for life. Michelle gave her whole heart […]
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Ralph Wendell Hutchins, 93
Ralph Wendell Hutchins, 93 of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on June 16, 2014 in Dowell, MD. He was born on October 9, 1920 in Prince Frederick to the late Henry H. and Annie Skinner Hutchins. Beside his parents, Ralph is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Naomi Carroll Hutchins, four brothers and five sisters. Ralph was a farmer all of his life, even though he worked off the family farm during business hours. He worked for the Postal Department from 1949 thru 1979, and then went to work for the Calvert County Government as a bailiff from 1989 thru 2004. He was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church and active in various church activities. He was an avid baseball fan especially the Baltimore Orioles. Ralph published a book “My Life on the Farm and Beyond” which left many wonderful memories for his family. He was a devoted family man who will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by daughters, Carol Ann Scrivener (Bob), of Prince Frederick, Joyce Jett (Ronnie) of St. Leonard, sons Marvin Hutchins, (Lori) of Prince Frederick, and Dwayne Hutchins (Jan) of Prince Frederick. He is also […]
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Faith Janee Lee, 11
Faith Janee Lee, 11 of Chaptico, MD, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2014. Family will unite with relatives and friends on Saturday, June 21, 2014 for visitation at 10 am until service at 11 am at Greater Mt. Zion Church, 3170 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD. 20678. Interment will be at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, 3270 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676. Pastor Darryl Godlock will be officiating. “Some people believe in Angels; we held one in our arms.” Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
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