Obituaries

William Russell Merritt

William Russell Merritt

Nov 25, 2024

 

William “Bill” Russell Merritt was born on August 17, 1949, in College Park, MD, to Clyde and  Mary (nee Koller) Merritt. From the time he was a teenager, he was interested in car mechanics and attended and graduated from Bladensburg High School, which, at the time, was a trade school where he could indulge his interest. This interest in mechanics...

Elvie Etta Alexander

Elvie Etta Alexander

Nov 25, 2024

Elvie Etta Alexander

January 10, 1942 — November 25, 2024

Elvie Etta Alexander, 82, of Brandywine, MD passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 10, 1942 in Sykesville, MD she was the 10th and youngest child of the late James Porter and Anna May (Bowser) Black. Elvie was the beloved wife of 60 years...

Arthur Phillip Ahwah

Arthur Phillip Ahwah

Nov 21, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Arthur Phillip Ahwah on November 21, 2024, in Clinton, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 11, 1949, in Georgetown, Guyana, Phillip was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Phillip’s life was defined by love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to family and community. He built a successful career...

Keith Elliott Long

Keith Elliott Long

Nov 20, 2024

Keith Elliott Long, 70, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Keith was born December 26, 1953, in Riverdale, Maryland, to the late Mary Jean (Salzman) and Dewey Carl Long Sr. 

Keith is predeceased by his parents Mary Jean (Salzman) and Dewey Carl Long, Sr., his brother Dewey Carl Long, Jr., his sister Brenda Long and his...

George O. Morgan

George O. Morgan

Nov 18, 2024

George O. Morgan, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed on November 18, 2024, at the age of 98 years old, 92 days shy of being 99 years old. He is celebrating his new life, in reunion with many family members and friends that he has deeply missed. Born February 18, 1926, in Virginia, George grew up in Colonial Beach on his...

Michael Prescott Stedman

Michael Prescott Stedman

Nov 17, 2024

Michael Prescott Stedman, age 78, of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on November 17, 2024.

Scott was born in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 1946. He graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in 1964. Scott enlisted in the Navy in 1966, where he spent one year in active reserve, two years active duty in Adak,...

Paul Michael Edinger

Paul Michael Edinger

Nov 17, 2024

Paul was born in Washington, D.C. on July 9, 1964, to Patricia Mae Ruleman and Frank Michael Edinger. He was the oldest of three children, his siblings Karen and Scott.

During his childhood, Paul enjoyed playing baseball, boxing, golfing, jamming out to '80s rock, and driving his '76 Camaro as any wreckless teenager would have.

During the fall of 1981, he met...

Willie Lee

Willie Lee

Nov 9, 2024

Willie Louis Lee was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 87, on November 9, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Clinton, Maryland. Willie’s family and friends affectionately referred to him as Louis or Louie. He was a loving husband and father of four. His transition was due to natural causes, though he had...

John Phillip Soder Jr

John Phillip Soder Jr

Nov 9, 2024

John Phillip Soder Jr., of Friendship Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024 at the age of 91.

He is survived by his loving wife Judy of 13 years; three children Judith Anne Emerson (Andrew), Jennifer Marie Gilmore (Jason) and John Phillip Soder III; five stepchildren Daryl Samuelson, Mark Johnson, Derek Johnson, Donald Roy and Michael Roy; seven grandchildren, Michael...

Clifford Blake Lantz

Clifford Blake Lantz

Nov 8, 2024

Clifford Blake Lantz went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 8, 2024. Cliff was born to Everett and Margaret Lantz on February 19, 1942, in Washington DC. He graduated from Surrattsville High School in 1960. Following high school Cliff, enlisted in the United States Air Force being honorably discharged in 1965. While in the service...

Rose Piacente

Rose Piacente

Nov 8, 2024

Rose (Abatino) Piacente, age 90, of Camp Springs, MD went home to Heaven and peace on November 08, 2024.

Rose was born on November 11, 1934, to Michelangelo and Mariangela (Rocca) Abatino. Rose was born in New York City (“Little Italy”), went to Olivadi, province of Catanzaro, region of Calabria, Italy in 1939 and returned to the US in 1950, living...

Seconda Moore

Seconda Moore

Nov 6, 2024

Seconda Louise Moore

Seconda Louise (Connie) Moore, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and retired service member passed away on November 6, 2024, at the age of 72, after a brief battle with Leukemia.

Born on August 6, 1952, in Annapolis, Maryland, the daughter of Marvin Smith and Louise Powell Smith, Connie spent much of her childhood in France and Germany, with...

Donna Christ

Donna Christ

Nov 6, 2024

Sun “Donna” Christ, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 6, 2024, at the age of 78. Donna was born in Incheon, South Korea to the late Ung Hwan O and Hwa Mok Kim, and her life’s journey eventually led her to Accokeek, Maryland, where she built a life surrounded by her family and friends.

Donna’s life was vibrant...

Ronald Paul Kronk

Ronald Paul Kronk

Nov 5, 2024

Ronald Paul Kronk, “Ron” of Deale, MD., unexpectedly passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 77. Ron was born in Crucible, PA to the late Kenneth Kerfoot Kronk and Pauline Block Kronk. After his parents death, Ron and his brother Jack were raised by their older sister Patty in Beltsville, MD. He attended High Point High School,...

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