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Martin Robert Ort, 76, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away peacefully, November 10, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1946 in Washington D.C. to the late Martin Samuel Ort and Rita Marie Hertzog. Marty is a 1965 graduate of Suitland High School. During his last two years of high school, he was in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After high school, he proudly served on Naval Active Duty on the Aircraft Carrier, U.S.S. Coral Sea CVA 43 during the Vietnam War. He earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon (one bronze star), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (two bronze stars), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. On October 10, 1970 he married his beloved wife, Jeanne Marie...

Noreen Marie Neel, 85 of Solomons, formerly of Piney Point, Maryland died peacefully on June 24, 2023 at The Hermitage at Solomons Assisted Living facility. She was well loved by family, friends, and the Hermitage staff. She was the daughter of the late Irvin A. Buckler and Francis M. Buckler. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Edward O'Donnell Neel Jr., and their children, Helen Nicewonger (Leonard), Edward Neel (Elizabeth), Maureen York (Kevin), Anne Piccoli (Philip) and Matthew Neel (Michele). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and her sister Mary Agnes Donato. Mrs. Neel was a registered nurse, formally trained at St. Agnes School of Nursing in...

Helen Gertrude Norris, 89, of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 9, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 26, 1933 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph George Clarke and Helen Marie Clarke. Gertrude was the loving wife to Robert (Bobby) Norris Sr., whom she married at St. John's Francis Regis Church on December 27, 1952. Together they celebrated over 53 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on September 30, 2006. Gertrude was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved flowers, gardening, bird watching, sewing and quilting. Christmas was her favorite Holiday she loved to decorate inside and...

Rory Douglas Thompson 61 of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1961, in Bethesda, Maryland to G. Doris Thompson and the late Edward E. Thompson. He is survived by his mother, G. Doris Thompson, sister, Brenda Roper of Frederick, MD, and many nieces and nephews. Rory is predeceased by his brothers, Everett (Tommy) Thompson and Randolph S. Thompson. Rory graduated in 1979 from Chopticon High School in Morganza, Maryland. He enjoyed many years in his life profession of flooring and more recently worked at a greenery and doing local landscaping. He enjoyed the sports of golf, baseball, and football, and rooted for...

Gary Conrad Faller, age 69, of California, MD died on Oct. 27, 2022. While sitting in a tree stand on his wife's family's property in Pennsylvania, he suffered a heart attack. Faller was born in Oil City, PA., on April 5, 1953, to Gayle Dockery Faller and Arthur Norbert Faller. He married Deborah Schmader on July 29, 1978, at Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarion, PA. Faller was the Co-President of St. Mary's County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace where volunteers build beds for kids ages 3-17 who don't have beds of their own. He is survived by loving wife Deborah and his two daughters: Andrea Atlas, her husband Darrin Atlas and their two children David and Drea of Leonardtown,...

Vito A. "Tony" Faini, formerly of Lexington Park, Maryland, died in Longmont, Colorado, on September 28, 2022, having celebrated his 100th birthday with family, just the week before. The family will receive friends at a Vigil, officiated by Deacon Juan Ortiz, 6:30PM - 8PM, Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park. Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Rev. Marco Schad, will be at 11AM, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial of Cremains to immediately follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch...

Rosemary Hayden, 68 passed away at home on April 17, 2022 after a long fight with Parkinson's Disease. Rosemary was born on August 25, 1953 to Joseph and Esther Forrest. Rosemary is survived by the love of her life, Clyde Hayden who she just celebrated 50 years of marriage with in October 2021. Her daughter Michelle Hayden Carroll (son-in-law, Nick), her beloved Grandchildren, Robert Bridgett, Caitlin Hayden, Cheyenne Combs, Mikey Combs, Haley Carroll and Matthew Carroll. Her beloved Great Grandchildren Nathan Bridgett, Abigail Bridgett, Maria Hayden, Xavior Gough, Luke Murphy, Savanna Edwards and Luna Murphy. Her siblings, Betty Ann McDonald and Gloria Norris. She is preceded in death...

Retired Navy Captain Arvid Edwin (Ed) Forsman, 89, of Laurel Lodge Retirement Community, Cleveland, GA (formerly of Solomons, MD & Eveleth, MN) passed away on April 15, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center with his son, Dan, by his side. Capt. Forsman was born on Nov 26, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Adolph Edwin Forsman and Esther Reisenbichler Forsman. At age 3, he and his younger sister, Mary, lost their dear Mother to pneumonia. His father then moved the family to Eveleth, MN. During his years at Eveleth High School, he graduated with honors, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, played cello in the orchestra and band, acted in plays, sang in the choir, and played on...

Diane Lynn Kodluboy, 77, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. She was born on August 10, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late David Lowell Nelson and Bonnie Beatrice (Linn) Nelson. Diane graduated from Johnson High School in St. Paul, MN in 1962 and married her husband, Leonard, later that year. They raised three wonderful children until his passing in 2003. They were happily married for 41 years. Diane moved to Southern Maryland about 12 years ago to be closer to family. She enjoyed being socially active and would regularly attend the activities at the Loffler Senior Center. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing...

Richard Paul "Ricky" Yeatman, 64, of Ridge, MD, died at home on June 7, 2021. He was born July 28, 1956, in Leonardtown, a twin son of Harry and Margaret Raley Yeatman. He grew up in Dameron and attended St. Michael's School and Great Mills High School, graduating in the Class of 1974. In 1978, he married Barbara Jean White and they raised two daughters in Mt. Airy. Ricky moved back to St. Mary's County following their divorce in 1999. He was a self-employed contractor (C & N Maintenance). He was always willing to use his skill and expertise to help others. Ricky was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He lived many years on St Jerome Creek and owned a patch of woods on St. Jerome...

David Joseph Hamblin Suddenly on the morning of June 6, 2021, Dave unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74. Dave was born in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Everett Hamblin and Marion (Insko) Hamblin. Dave enlisted in the United States Navy after graduating from High School and trained as a data systems technician. While stationed in California, Dave served aboard the USS Truxtun which included two tours in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. In 1970, Dave married Peggy (nee Brofft). Their son Jesse was born in 1971 followed by daughter Molly in 1972. Their daughter Jill was born overseas in 1980 while he was stationed at RAF Brawdy, Wales, UK. In 1981, Dave left active duty service...

HOWARD, Reginald Lawrence "Larry", age 66, passed away at home on May 1, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Lynne and devoted father of Keri Thatcher (Matthew), Jessica Bedsworth (Alan) and Christopher Howard. Loved brother of Gina Yarbrough (Doug) and Sharon Hillgartner (Milton), and proud grandfather of Audrey and Henry Thatcher. At the time of his passing, Larry was a Senior Vice President of Dayton T. Brown, Inc. His career, which began with graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1977, included numerous civilian and military positions. A Naval Aviator (F-14) who transitioned to Aircraft Maintenance Duty...

Jean A (Ford) Mercier Rhoades Retired Certified Nurse Assistant Jean Alberta Rhoades, 78, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. Born in Winthrop MA, the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Augusta (Smith) Ford, she was a 1962 graduate of Winthrop High School. She obtained her Home Health Aid certification and dedicated her life to the care of others. Prior to her retirement, Jean was employed by Asbury Assisted Living Retirement Community in Solomons, MD for 21 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jean was a dedicated Mother who completely cherished every moment with her immediate and extended family. She also valued all of her...

Mary Mechelle Randall of Lexington Park, Maryland, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and niece, passed away on March 3, 2021 at the age of 38. She bore a heavy load all her life but you could seldom tell. Mary was such an inspiration to all she encountered. A St. Mary's County treasure, everyone Mary met was her new best friend and it seemed as though she knew everyone. She loved everybody and they returned the sentiment. Mary was always one to make her presence felt. She began volunteering at the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL) in 2010 and was in the "SMCIL Volunteer Spotlight" in November 2020. During her tenure, she was a fierce advocate for the rights of those...

Frederick John Wallace, 90, of Solomons, MD (formerly of Leonardtown, MD) passed away at Asbury Solomons Skilled Nursing in Solomons, MD. He was born on December 4, 1930 in Arlington, MA to the late Frederick John Hugh Wallace and Dorothy Agnes Cullington Wallace. Fred earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State A & M and his graduate degree from New Mexico State @ Las Cruces. After graduation, while serving in the U.S. Navy, he taught for two years at Tula Rosa on White Sands Naval Base in Florida. He was employed for many years as a Special Agent for the FBI before his retirement in 1981. During his career with the FBI he travelled extensively throughout the country....

Frances Budzik (Daniels) passed away on February 5, 2021. She was born on Elliott Street in the neighborhood of Canton, in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles Daniels and Regina Malinowski Daniels. As a little girl Frances loved watching the flag fly over Fort McHenry. After she graduated from high school, she worked for Schlenizer's in the Sewing Department as a skilled and accomplished seamstress. In 1955, she married her late husband, Paul Budzik and they lived in West Inverness. They celebrated over 62 years of marriage before his passing in 2018. Fran and Paul had four children: Annamarie Hackman, Rosemary Konior (Kenneth), Anthony Budzik (Kathryn) and Stanley Budzik (Yvette). She has...

Elizabeth Stuart Wilkinson Egeli (Stu), -- of Drayden, MD passed away November 16th, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1942 to the late Elizabeth deVane Wilkinson and the late John N. Wilkinson, Jr. of Bel Air, Maryland. Stu, a nickname given to her in elementary school, attended public schools in Bel Air until entering the 12th grade in St. Mary's Seminary (now St. Mary's College of Maryland). She continued there on to the junior college, graduating in 1962. During her years there, Stu was involved in art classes and enjoyed producing scenes for many of the school dances. It was there she met Peter E. Egeli, who was teaching art. They were married in 1963 and began a life in the...

Danny Morris Fluhart, 79, of Waldorf, MD passed away from kidney failure at his home on August 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 30, 1941 in Columbus, OH to the late Dan Odford Fluhart and Margaret Morris Fluhart. On September 18, 1965, Danny married his beloved wife, Elizabeth Herberg Fluhart at St. John's Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Together they celebrated over 54 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed at the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Cryptologist for 36 years. After retirement, he served as the President of the Dr. Samuel Mudd Society from 2003 through 2015. He was also a member of the Southern Maryland Beekeepers Association, the...

Theresa "Teri" Lynn Keiser, 61 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 27, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Teri was born on October 19, 1958 in Washington, DC to Lewis Walter Mandley Sr. and Phyllis June (Butler) Mandley of Lakeland, FL. In 1976, Teri graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Leonardtown, MD. She then went on to study Agriculture and became a Master Gardener at Mount Vernon for many years. On October 24, 1981 she married her beloved husband, James David Keiser. Together they spent over 36 wonderful years of marriage before his passing on July 18, 2018. They enjoyed taking care of their 20 acre family farm in Waldorf, where they raised produce, livestock, had...

Patricia L. Taylor, 61, of Dameron, MD, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, after an eight month battle with pancreatic cancer, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12, 1958 in Newport, R.I. to Evelyn J. Fenner of Lexington Park, MD and the late Joseph P. Brown. Pat was employed for many years at Calvert Cliffs Power Plant before joining J.F. Taylor, Inc. and the Pax River DOD contractor community as a Program Analyst supporting F/A-18 Communication Systems programs. She retired in 2014. On November 24, 2012, Pat married her beloved husband, John F. Taylor, Jr. Together they celebrated over 7 wonderful years of marriage. Pat loved to be outdoors. She...

Michael Tardy Johnson, Sr. 85, of Piney Point, MD and formerly of Darnestown, MD passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 6, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late Raymond Taylor Johnson, Sr. and Mary Louise Tardy Johnson. On November 27, 1954 Michael (Mike) married his beloved wife, Janet Ann Johnson at St. Joseph's Church in Washington, DC. Together they celebrated over 65 wonderful years of marriage this past November and were blessed with seven children. Mike proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from November 1953 to November 1957 when he was honorably discharged. From then until 2002, he and two of his brothers...