Obituaries

L. Edward Witt, III

L. Edward Witt, III

May 25, 2016

Louis Edward Witt III passed away suddenly on May 25, 2016. Ed was born August 9, 1940, in Cumberland, MD, graduated from LaSalle High School in 1958, and became an Eagle Scout in 1959. He attended Frostburg State Teacher's college where he met Bettie, his wife of 46 years. He was an active member of Sigma Tau Gamma, earned a...

Amber Lynn Sewell

Amber Lynn Sewell

May 24, 2016

Amber Lynn Sewell, 35, of Great Mills, formerly of Huntingtown, passed away on Tuesday, May 24 at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown. Born in Prince Frederick, she was the daughter to the late Jim Carroll and Lynn A (Hoff) Carroll. Amber was a graduate of Northern High School, class of 1998. She was employed by the Calvert County D.O.T as...

John Douglas Strong

John Douglas Strong

May 24, 2016

John Douglas Strong, age 78, died in his home in Brandywine, MD on May 24, 2016. God called him home early Tuesday morning after losing the fight with liver cancer. He was diagnosed in February of 2016, and was informed that he had it for quite some time. The tumor had metastasized to his brain, taking his ability to open...

William T. Cogswell

William T. Cogswell

May 24, 2016

William T. Cogswell, Jr., 76, of Williamsburg, VA (formerly Las Vegas, NV), passed away on May 24, 2016. Mr. Cogswell leaves to cherish his memory children William Cogswell, III, Robert Cogswell, and Jerry Britt; sister Barbara Ann Ricci (Gino); sisters-in-law Carol Anderson and Ella Cornwell (Charles); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by wife Margaret Cogswell and sons James Cogswell...

Shirley Muriel Lessner

Shirley Muriel Lessner

May 24, 2016

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Jimmie Rivenbark

Jimmie Rivenbark

May 21, 2016

Jimmie Rivenbark of Clinton, MD went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2016 at the age of 79. Born in Watha, in Pender County, North Carolina, the son of the late Mary Wells Rivenbark and Abner Coy Rivenbark. Jimmie was a lifelong brick mason who worked with many firms over the years. He was the type of...

Mary Burnette Swann

Mary Burnette Swann

May 20, 2016

On Friday, May 20, 2016, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, God-mother, mother-in-law, aunt, friend, and loved one Mary Burnette Swann entered rest and peace in the Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Florida. A native of Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Conway Newman, Sr. and Mary Helen Newman. She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Conway...

Melvin Hall Kent

Melvin Hall Kent

May 19, 2016

Melvin Hall Kent of Flower Mound, Texas, formerly of Washington DC, died on Thursday May 19, 2016 at Flower Mound Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1926 in Washington D.C., to Charles and Elizabeth (Hall) Kent. He married Elizabeth Lorraine Jones on September 4, 1948. She preceded him in death on May 27, 2009. One brother, Charles Kent,...

Douglas William Robinson

Douglas William Robinson

May 19, 2016

Douglas William Robinson, age 54, of Owings, MD, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, peacefully at home. He loved sports, aviation and politics. From cheering on his favorite teams to identifying the source contrails in the sky to debating policy issues he was always informed, opinionated and quick-witted. An accountant by trade, Doug dedicated his career to helping conservative...

Gisela Emilie Neubert

Gisela Emilie Neubert

May 18, 2016

Born November 3, 1929 Frankfurt, Germany Died May 18, 2016 Waldorf, Maryland Gisela E. Neubert of Brandywine, Maryland, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Hospice of Charles County. She was married to Christopher J. Neubert in 1948 until his death in 1989. She is survived by one son, three granddaughters, and one sister. Gisela was a resident of Brandywine for...

Robin Cumberland Henshaw

Robin Cumberland Henshaw

May 18, 2016

Robin Cumberland Henshaw, age 61, of Sunderland, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1954 to Lois (Frazier) and Roland Cumberland. She was the beloved wife of Michael Henshaw and loving sister of Stephen Cumberland and his wife Carolyn and Dwight Cumberland. In lieu...

Betty H. Watson (Sunshine)

Betty H. Watson (Sunshine)

May 14, 2016

Betty H. "Sunshine" Watson, 89, of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on May 14, 2016. She was the wife of Joseph C. Watson, Jr. (deceased). Loving mother to 6 children; devoted grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother to many. In lieu, of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 9500 Arena Drive, Ste. 250, Largo, MD 20774. To...

Ruth G. Higgs

Ruth G. Higgs

May 14, 2016

Ruth G. Higgs of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Chesapeake Beach and Temple Hills, Maryland passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late John "Ray" Raymond Higgs. Mother to Betty Ann Saucier and Debra L. Kaline (William Jr.). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Dawn Donahue, Christopher DiZebba, Gina DiZebba, Nicholas Saucier, Willie Kaline,...

John "Goose" Bernard Ragusa

John "Goose" Bernard Ragusa

May 13, 2016

John “Goose” Bernard Ragusa, Owings, MD, passed suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Rita Cardano Ragusa. He leaves his loving wife of 33 years, Cheryl Goddard Ragusa, two children John (Heather) and Patti (Shawn) and a granddaughter Hannah. He is also survived by two brothers, Peter (Laura) and James (Vickie) and mother-in-law...

Robin Ann Yates

Robin Ann Yates

May 13, 2016

Robin is survived by her husband Will, their children, Bo and Brooke Yates, her brother, Robert Adams and his wife Carol, nephews; Brian and Sean Adams. She is preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Ann Adams and a niece, Kelly Adams. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robin Ann Yates please visit our...

Darrell Edward Cooper

Darrell Edward Cooper

May 12, 2016

Darrell Edward Cooper of Lusby, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the age of 63. He was born on July 14, 1952, in Miami, Florida. Darrell loved networking with people through his amusements business, Sherry’s cats and bird, hiking with his adored dogs, and travelling to Jamaica with Sherry. He is preceded in death by his loving...

Annice McGraw Wenger

Annice McGraw Wenger

May 12, 2016

Annice McGraw Wenger was born in Zellwood, Florida on December 1, 1919 to Thomas Daniel and Ruth Gardner McGraw. She had one brother, Gardner. Annice moved to the Washington area when she was 19 years old and eventually met and married Nelson Edward Wenger. She worked for the Treasury Dept. and the Census Bureau. Family was very important to Annice...

Tyler Matthew Bland

Tyler Matthew Bland

May 12, 2016

Tyler Matthew Bland of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the age of 16. He was currently a sophomore at Huntingtown High School. A star athlete who loved football, lacrosse, wrestling and basketball. Tyler was a member of the Explorers program of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, where he enjoyed helping others in the community. Tyler...

Geraldine Gloria Smith

Geraldine Gloria Smith

May 12, 2016

Geraldine Gloria Smith graced this world with her presence on November 1, 1949. She was the fourth child born to Thelma and the late Othor Nichols. Geraldine accepted Christ at an early age and was a member at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square. Her education began in the Caroline County Public School System, Denton, Maryland. Upon completion of high school,...

Catherine  Marie Farley Radzilowski

Catherine Marie Farley Radzilowski

May 11, 2016

Catherine Marie Farley Radzilowski, 88, died May 11, 2016, in Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Radzilowski was born on August 6, 1927, in Washington, DC. A beloved mother and devoted grandmother, Mrs. Radzilowski is survived by her six children: Linda Newman, Suzanne Erb and husband Harry, Michael Radzilowski and wife Elizabeth, Stanley Radzilowski, Jr., Kathleen Lalicata and husband Michael, Daniel Radzilowski and...

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