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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...

Arnold "Arnie" Charles Johnson transitioned peacefully to eternal rest surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 14th, 2021. Arnie was born on December 11, 1952 in Washington D.C. to the late Wallace Sr. and Agnes Johnson. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended public schools in Charles County, Maryland and graduated in 1971 from Lackey High School in Indian Head, Maryland. After graduating from high school, Arnie served in the United States Marine Corps where he was a heavy equipment operator. After his tenure with the United States Marine Corps, Arnie pursued his career as a Bus Operator with Greyhound until his retirement. Following his retirement, Arnie was employed...

Buddy Eugene Plante, 84, of Waldorf, MD, died on October 14th, 2021, at the Charles County Hospice House. Buddy was born on December 27th, 1936, in Grantsville, West Virginia to the late Ruth (Bush) and Roy P. Plant. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Dale Plant, and sisters Betty Barkman and Greta L. Langford. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marilyn L. (Iser) Plante, daughter, Brenda (Plante) Bowie and her husband Jerry, grandson Ryan and his husband Donald Groves and Samantha and her fianc? Shazia Khan. He was a graduate of Steubenville "Big Red" High School, and a life-long fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and an avid Washington Football...

Russell Lee Wood, 80, of Owings MD, formerly of Capital Heights MD, born February 12, 1941 passed away peacefully October 12, 2021 at his home with his long-time companion, Judy Westfall, by his side. Russell was a master carpenter, a quiet man (one of few words), a very kind and gentle man. He enjoyed camping, the beach, and spending time with his family. Russell was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Ann (Kidwell) Wood, his parents, Pearl Elizabeth (Penn) Wood, Clyde Washington Wood, and eight siblings. He is survived by one sister, Virginia, two sons, Russell Jr. and Richard (wife Melissa), eleven grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Russell will...

LAWRENCE LIONEL GRAY age 76 departed this life on October 10, 2021. Lawrence is survived by his loving family and many friends. Family and Friends may gather Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 9 am until time of Memorial Mass 10 am at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 201 St. Marys Ave. La Plata , Maryland 20646. Arrangements Entrusted to Terrence L. Johnson Funeral Service, PA, White Plains.

Joseph "Joe" Knott, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was 76. Joe was born on July 8, 1945 in St. Mary's County Maryland. Growing up Joe was an avid sportsman, playing football and baseball through high school. Upon graduation, Joe joined the Steamfitters Local 602 apprenticeship program and retired after 35 years of dedicated service. In his spare time Joe enjoyed racing his hot rod at Budd's Creek, golfing at his home course in Swan Point, playing poker with the guys, nature photography, reading his daily newspaper, and riding in the car with his four legged son, Tonka. Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Knott, father Joseph E. Knott and...

John Carson Westerfield, 86, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Saturday evening, October 9, 2021 at his home. Born August 12, 1935 in Laurel County, KY, he was a son of the late Leonard A. and Beatrice R. Mullins Westerfield. John was a graduate of Ahrens Trade High School in Louisville, KY and went on to earn an Associate Degree in Forestry and Wood Tech from the University of Kentucky. He served honorably in the Air National Guard. Early in his life he was employed at General Electric and with Sun Oil Company, both in Louisville. John retired in 1996 from the Maryland Park Service where he had been employed as a park ranger, park manager and law enforcement officer of 24 years. He was...

Evelyn Stauffer, born April 28, 1943 in Lancaster County, PA and passed early Saturday morning October 9, 2021. She was the daughter of the late John S. & Mary Bicher Zimmerman. She was pre deceased by her husband Walter S. Stauffer and grandchildren Randall Lehman and Rodney Lehman, sister Helen Zimmerman and brothers Richard, Ernest & Pheryl Zimmerman. Evelyn moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to St. Mary's County, Maryland in 1947, where she was a homemaker and spent many hours in her greenhouse. She was employed at Zimmerman's Greenhouse. In 2016 she moved to Vineland, New Jersey to be near family, where she enjoyed outdoor upkeep and especially in later years, books and...

Judeiann Dudman of Port Republic peacefully passed away October 7th, 2021, with her family by her side. Judei was born in Chicago, IL to Marion and Josephine Stoj. She was lovingly known as Busia (Polish for Grandma) to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many friends. In her younger years, Judei worked as a finance officer then opened her own store, "Mom & Me", selling perfumes and beauty products. After her husband Bill passed, she moved to Port Republic and became involved as a volunteer with St. John Vianney, The Office on Aging, and Calvert Middle School. Judei loved meeting The Rosary Beads Ladies weekly at Bob Evans for a fun lady's lunch. Her most entertaining hobby was...

Robert "Bob" Gregg Durbin, age 78, died Oct. 7, 2021 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Facility after an ongoing illness. Bob, born March 2, 1943, in Charleston, WV, was the son of Martha and Robert Durbin. Bob was a longtime educator, teaching Latin at St. Mary's Ryken High School, in Leonardtown, for more than 40 years. He retired in 2010. He also taught Latin at Cardinal Gibbons High School and Calverton. He served throughout his career as athletic director, golf, tennis, cheerleading coach, the founder of the Latin Club and the Celtic Club at the school. He also supported the school's Shakespearean Drama Club. Bob was a graduate of St. Mary's Seminary and received a masters degree in...

Thomas Lodge Wright, 88, passed away October 6, 2021. Condolences for family and friends may be left at williamsfuneralhomepa.com.

Frances Ellen Hunt was born in Takoma Park, MD on July 23, 1945 to Philip Stewart Burger and Marie Ellen Livingston (Clark). On October 6, 2021, she joined her beloved husband, Martin Hunt, in heaven along with her daughter, Cathlyn; grandchildren, Brian and Kyle; and sister, Sheila; as well as her parents. She leaves behind her children, Marlene Tewell (Greg), Mark Hunt (Jennifer); granddaughter, Lauren Labonte (Tommy); and grandchildren, Kristi, Kayla (Warren), Alison, Andrew, Joseph; and great-grandchildren, Bradley, Kaleb, Lily, Zachary, Morgan, and Sophie that filled her life with much love and joy. She also is survived by her brother, Dennis Burger (Diane); sisters, Phyllis Zayas...

Frederick Allen Wilson, Jr., 95, of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home died peacefully October 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. Fred was born on February 1, 1926 to the late Frederick Allen Wilson, Sr. and the late Henrietta Emma Anderson Wilson Melvin in Baltimore, MD. He had one sister, the late Elizabeth Irene Wilson Betts and one brother, the late Robert Fillmore Abraham Wilson. During WWII at the age of 17 he quit high school to enlist in the US Navy. He became a gunner's mate and served on the Liberty ships S.S. Robert Jordan, S.S. George Bencroft, and S.S. James Manning, transporting cargo and personnel to Europe and the Mediterranean. At the end of the war, he was honorably...

CHESAPEAKE BEACH - Pamela A. Roselle, 69, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on October 3, 2021 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born June 22, 1953 in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late Gordon L. Still Sr. and Rose Higbee. Pamela and her late brother, Gordon L. Still Jr. grew up in South East Washington, DC. She lived in various Maryland cities. She married Eugene L. Roselle, Jr. on October 14, 1988 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Loving wife, mother, and GiGi. She loved being a newly GiGi. Pamela was proud to be a member of the Cherokee Nation. She stayed home to raise her family and was a great homemaker. She did a lot of volunteer work at various school...

Leonard H. Hubbell, age 77, resident of Hughesville, MD died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born January 18, 1944 in Baltimore, MD to the late Leonard A. and Theresa R. Hubbell. Lenny worked for the Maryland State Police Motor Division prior to opening his own auto repair shop in Hughesville which he operated for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Penny Hubbell; three children, Leonard H. Hubbell Jr., (Jo Anne), Lisa Worcester (John) and Lance Hubbell; two step-daughters, Tammy Richards and Crystal Hunnicutt (Robbie); three sisters, Brenda Jackson of Davidsonville, MD, Charlotte Smith (Ronald) of La Plata, MD and Cynthia Dickert (Timothy) of Graniteville, SC and his...

Ida Ruth Caouette, 88, of Huntingtown passed away October 2, 2021 peacefully at home with her family by her side. Ruth was born October 27, 1932 in Sunderland to Joseph Percy and Nellie Viola (Hardesty) Turner. Ruth was raised in Sunderland and graduated from Calvert High School. After high school, she attended Strayer Business College in Washington, D.C. She worked for the I.R.S. and was a data processor for Prince George's County government until her retirement. She married George Louis Caouette on May 23, 1953 and they lived in Marlow Heights, North Forestville and Upper Marlboro before settling in Huntingtown. Ruth enjoyed bowling, reading, crossword puzzles, game shows, crocheting, and...

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, David Lee Bilodeau (Buddy) passed away suddenly at the age of 64. Buddy was born in Verdun, France, on November 21, 1956, and spent most of his life in Southern Maryland, where he owned a successful concrete construction business for many years. Buddy loved fishing, hunting, and Nascar. Although he has been battling his own demons for years, Buddy was a good man who worked very hard for his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy, and his son, David Lee. He is survived by his daughter, Angela (Tommy), his son, Matthew (Ashlee), and three grandchildren, Alyssa, Charlotte, and Jackson. A private memorial is planned.

ROSE ANNETTE PROCTOR age 44 departed this life on October 2, 2021. Rose is survived by her loving Family and many Friends. On Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Viewing will take place from 8 am to 9:30 am, Mass of Christian Burial 10 am, at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 201 St. Marys Ave., La Plata, Maryland Burial ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH CEMETERY, Pomfret, Maryland. Arrangements Entrusted to Terrence L. Johnson Funeral Service, PA, White Plains.

On September 29, 2021 Richard S. Gray (86) formally of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away at home while surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 31 years and the mother of his children, Kathleen Ann Gray; brothers Bob and Ted Gray and daughter-in-law Kathy Gray. Survivors include his loving wife, Judy Gray; children Richard "Rick" Gray, Mary Ann Horton (Larry), Kathleen Horton (David), Patrick Gray (Colette), Jeannine Carter (John); 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. A Viewing and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic...

Patricia Ann (Milburn) Godwin, 87, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully amongst family Tuesday, September 28th, at her son's residence in Great Mills. She was born in Arlington, Virginia on September 1, 1934 to the late Alfred Baker Milburn Sr. and Doris Marie (Havens) Milburn. Patricia (Pat)was preceded in death by her younger brothers Charles Havens Milburn, his wife Elfriede Anna (Hupperich) Milburn and Alfred "Ted" B. Milburn, Jr. She is survived by son Charles Havens Milburn Jr, his wife Patricia (Nice) Milburn, granddaughter Emily JoAnn Milburn, great grandson Bentley and her son Patrick Scott Milburn, his wife Vickie (Kite) Milburn, as well as nephew Erik Robert Colavita,...

Marjorie Eloise Kane, 95, of Prince Frederick, MD, died September 27, 2021 at her home in Prince Frederick of natural causes. Born in Gloucester County, VA, on Dec. 5, 1925. Mrs. Kane arrived in Washington D.C. in 1943, recruited by the US Government to work at the State Department during World War II. She went on to become a bookkeeper for most of her career, and then switched to selling real estate before she retired. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, cake decorating, painting, but her first love was her family. Surviving are her children, Tina Kanelopoulos (Johnny Stalcup), Basil Kane, Jr. (Mariella),...