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Adrianne Summer Herns, age 27, departed this life on April 14, 2024. Adrianne is survived by her loving family and friends. Viewing Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM until time of service 11AM at Be Glorified Ministries, 2770-B Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601 Arrangements Entrusted to Terrence L. Johnson Funeral Service, PA, White Plains.

On Friday, April 12, 2024, survived by husband, Ernest and other loving family members and friends. Viewing, 10:00am, Service, 11:00 a.m., Zion Baptist Church, 8105 Annapolis Woods Road, Welcome, Maryland 20693. Interment, Church Cemetery. Guestbook: www.thorntonfuneralhomepa.com

Barbara Kittelberger Stromick, age 85, passed away on April 11 at Solomons Nursing Center and Rehab in Solomons, MD. Born on October 16, 1938 in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of Frank Jr. and Margaret (Ranish) Kittelberger. Barbara attended St. Cecelia's School in Washington, DC. She was a bookkeeper for many years for House of Wines in Washington, DC. She also enjoyed working as a pari mutuel teller at Laurel Racetrack. Barbara was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved meeting new people and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play. She was the ultimate foodie and truly enjoyed sharing that passion with her daughter and...

Timothy Gerald "Tim" Moore, age 81, passed away on April 4 at his home in Port Tobacco, Maryland. Tim and his identical twin brother, Tom, were born on November 29, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to Catherine and Tom Moore. He was a loud and proud alumnus of Aquinas College High School and The Ohio State University and a diehard fan of the Buckeyes. Tim served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve as he embarked on a nearly 50-year career in the financial sector, where he made his mark designing student loan repayment programs and was active in several national associations in his field. Highly regarded for his integrity, work ethic, and dedication to his customers, many of Tim's colleagues...

Irma June Cleary Cockerham, 91, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024. She was born October 16, 1932 in Marbury, MD. Irma was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Carson M. Cockerham. She was also preceded in death by her mother Nora Wright Cleary, father James Michael Cleary, brother James (Sonny) Cleary, and sisters: Agnes Cleary Wood, Eileen Cleary Wright, and Madolyn Cleary Steinhauser. Irma is survived by her son Gregory Carson (Delores Ann) Cockerham, daughter Deborah June (Earl Jacob) Reitz, grandchildren: Karen Michelle Reitz Wood (Landon Milstead), Steven Michael (Brittany) Reitz, Joshua Allen (Jessica) Cockerham, and great grandchildren: Makenzie Brooke...

CMSgt Albert "Abe" Ernest Kennedy of La Plata Maryland, was born on March 14,1948 in Washington, Pennsylvania. He died at home on March 31,2024. As a Vietnam-era veteran, Abe retired as a chief master sergeant and senior paralegal from the United States Air Force after 22 years of service. He later worked as a senior contracting officer at the United States Census Bureau until his retirement. Both careers were aided by years of night school, resulting in a bachelor of Arts degree in business from Kansas-Newman University, a Master of Arts degree in business from central Michigan University, an Associates of Arts degree in paralegal studies from the Community College of the Air Force, and a...

James Harry Aurouze, Sr., 83 of Waldorf, was reunited with his beloved wife Willa on their 61st wedding anniversary on Friday, March 29th, 2024. Jim was born December 3, 1940 in Washington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh, the son of the late Harry Jon and Gladys (Roche) Aurouze. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother Gary Wayne Aurouze. After serving 4 years in the United States Air Force following his high school graduation, he met and married his loving wife Willa Jane (Trout) on March 29, 1963. They spent a wonderful 57 years together before her passing on March 26, 2020. He is survived by his loving children James Jr. and Karen, his...

Obituary ROBERT KARL RAUSCH October 8, 1950 - March 27, 2024 Robert Karl Rausch, 73, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, after a valiant three-year battle with lung cancer. He had just completed 10 days of radiation treatment at the Lombardi Cancer Center of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. His beloved wife of 45 years, Patricia Diane (Berry) Rausch, was at his side when he passed to the more immediate presence of our Lord. Bob Rausch born on October 8, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, the youngest son of 1st Sgt. Lee Edward Rausch, U.S. Marine Corps, and Rosemary Patricia (Davis) Rausch. His father was a career Marine and World War II veteran, having served in...

George Timothy Estevez, lovingly known as Timmy, was born August 1, 1983 to Tim and Mary Beth McGlynn-Estevez. He grew up on a farm in Waldorf, MD where he enjoyed exploring the outdoors and playing with his sister and many cousins. He loved riding bikes, go-carts, playing in the "woods" and swimming. Timmy was a handsome and curious boy who loved adventures and got along with everyone. He was an exceptional Lego builder and had childhood dreams of becoming an architect. Timmy graduated from Westlake High School in 2001. During high school, Tim worked at Chick-fil-A and developed many positive customer services and business skills. Tim was president of the Build a Dream Foundation in high...

Millicent Ann Spotz, 80 of Mechanicsville MD passed on March 24th, 2024. Born on June 10th, 1943 in Washington D.C, she was the daughter of John Ervin and Mary Ruth (Kenlon) Robey. After High School she worked for the U.S. Navy as a Secretary / Stenographer. Millie truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid gardener. You could always find her tending to her beloved flowers or cutting the grass on her riding lawn mower, which she loved doing since she was young. Otherwise, she would be doing her crossword puzzles or watching her soaps on TV. Along with her parents she is predeceased by her sister, Betty Kenlon. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert...

Janice "Missy" Dunnington (age 57) of Indian Head, MD sadly passed away on March 23, 2024. We will remember Missy for always keeping it real. Left to cherish her two kids Claytron Hall & De'Shunae Dunnington. There will be a viewing Wednesday, April 10th from 9am until time of service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD. Interment immediately to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, MD.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, beloved wife of Earl Donnell Jordan, peacefully entered into eternal rest. In addition to her husband of more than 40 years, she is also survived by children William (fianc? Lauren), Krystle (Tony) and Michael (Carlethia "Lee Lee"); brothers Larry (Carmen), Melvin, Gregory (Michelle) Kenneth, and Gary (Deneen), sisters Dorothy, Belinda (Terence) and Regina "Michelle" (Johnny); seven grandchildren, Bryce, Mason, Amaya, Wesley, Korey, Maverick and Maddox, one great grandchild, Caleb and a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing: 10:00am until service 11:30am, Saturday, April 6th, Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head,...

Lawrence (Larry) E. McGovern (84) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, in Belleville, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Donna McGovern, his three children: Sean McGovern (Stefan Freed), Holly Loyer (Frank Loyer), and Mikelle Rappaport (William Messerschmidt); his step-daughter, Dana Banks (Kevin Banks); his grandchildren: Zach Rappaport, Taran McGovern-Freed and Leah Loyer (predeceased); his step-grandchildren: Carson and Abigail; his brother, Michael McGovern (Joyce) and nieces, Tara McGovern and Meghan McGovern, and nephew, Ryan McGovern. Larry was born in 1939 in Oakland, California, son of the late Terrence E. McGovern and Gertrude L. McGovern (Simmons). ...

On Monday, March 18, 2024 of Indian Head, Maryland. Survived by loving and devoted children. Viewing: 10:00am - 11:00am, Thursday, April 4th, Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Mass 12:00 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, MD.

James "Junior" Louis McGuigan, Jr., 63, of King George, Virginia, went to be with the Good Lord on March 17, 2024. Junior was born on June 4, 1960, to the late James Louis McGuigan Sr. and the late Catherine Leona Jones in La Plata, Maryland. He spent his formative years in Bryans Road, Maryland where he attended school through the eighth grade. He went on to become a carpenter and rise through the ranks, ending his career as the Director of Field Operations at HR Construction Group. He was a faithful member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America ? Local 132 where he remained a member until he medically retired in 2008. Throughout his career, he was known for his...

Carmen Ruiz-Cortina Wallace, 82 of La Plata, MD passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her residence. Carmen was born on April 22, 1941 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain to Ana Maria Sierrra, and Guillermo Ruiz-Cortina. After elementary school in Spain Carmen went to the Ursuline Convent boarding school near London in Brentwood England. After completing high school, she earned a Cambridge Certificate to teach English in Spain. Upon returning home she started working as an operator and producer at Radio Jerez, the family radio station. She later went to work for the U.S. Navy at Rota, Spain where she met Lt. Ernest Wallace USNR; they married September 5, 1964. In January they moved to...

Pearl Virginia Wedding Carlson, 95, of Clinton MD, died March 14, 2024. She preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth L Carlson, Jr. She was the loving mother of four children, Debbie Kerzic (Joe), Sheila Carlson, Ken Carlson, Ill (Ty) and Allyn Carlson (Tina)., loving grandmother of Matthew Kerzic (Lorna), Melissa Kerzic(Charlie), Lisa Carlson, Kelly Carlson Wojciechowicz (Michael) and loving great-grandmother of Kai Hudson Wojciechowicz. She was also known as Granny to her Bonus grandchildren, Angie, Jamie, and Lauren and Bonus Great Grandchildren Brittany, Jessica, Jenna, MJ, Peyton, Vincent and Jake. In addition to being the best Granny, she was the best Aunt Pearl to...

Gerald D. Shock, 76, a dedicated patriot and esteemed civil engineer, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Millsboro, Delaware. He was born on October 31, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Beryl Shock and Garnett White Shock. Gerald's life was marked by profound service to his country. After graduating from Spencer High School in Spencer, West Virginia, he bravely answered the call to duty, proudly serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His commitment to duty and excellence led him to specialize as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a civil engineer for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well...

Winifred D. Lanehart (Bowie) Age 86, of Suitland and Mechanicsville, MD, died on March 12 ,2024 she was born to Samuel I. Bowie and Florence Elizabeth (Rye) Bowie on March 1, 1938 in Nanjemoy, MD. The beloved Wife of the Late Chester A. Lanehart JR. whom were Married for 54 1/2 Years before his passing. Winifred worked for the department of transportation and H&R Block as a tax advisor for many years before deciding to retire. In Winnie's free time she loved Bingo, crossword puzzles, Going out to eat, Playing games on her tablet, catching up with friends and family but most importantly she loved to crochet! Winnie was known for her generosity of donations to Morningside Fire house &...

Michaella Cronin, SCN: Michaella Cronin, SCN, 99 (formerly Sister James Marguerite) was born August 27, 1924, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Michael James and Margaret Mary. She died on March 11, 2024, in Nazareth, Kentucky. She was a professed Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 69 years. Born the youngest of six children, Sister Michaella's first visit to Nazareth was at six weeks old. Her family came to Nazareth to visit their oldest daughter, James Patrick, SCN. Sister Michaella was educated by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, and she spent her summers at Camp Maria in Maryland, where she said the seeds of her religious vocation were nourished, and she made her decision to become an...

Peggy Lavern Watson, affectionately known as "Bernie", of White Plains, Maryland transitioned peacefully to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 10, 2024, with her family by her side. Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 20, 2024, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church 100 Village Street, Waldorf, MD 20602 from 11:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00pm. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Clinton, Maryland. The obituary can be viewed at Raymondfuneralservice.com.