All Obituaries

Christa Lina Buchholz Lavendt, 94, of Owings, MD, passed away in Owings on December 3, 2023. Christa was born in Hamburg, Germany on July 10, 1929. She married Carl Lavendt and emigrated to the United States in 1957. Christa had worked in both the Prince George’s and Calvert County Schools as a home teacher. Christa was devoted to her faith and to her church. Her hobbies included sewing and genealogy studies. She loved dancing, especially the polka and the waltz and she genuinely...

Donald G. Hudson, affectionately known to some as “Big Don,” passed away in his sleep on October 7, 2023 at the age of 86 at his home in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. His battle with numerous health issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges. Despite his pain, Don stayed strong until the end and came out a hero. Don met the love of his life, his saintly wife Margaret, while living across the street from Parkland Court apartments in District Heights...

Patricia G."Patty" Milloff Renke, 72, of Brandywine, MD died suddenly Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her home. Patty was born on August 15, 1951 in Washington, DC. to the late Sigie and Alice Milloff. She married Kenneth Renke in 1978 and they were blessed by two boys of whom she was very proud. Patty worked as a hairdresser for many years and she was also an integral part of Milloff's Catering from it’s beginning in 1985. Patty was a loyal friend with a great sense of...

Ryatt William Harris, infant son of Randy and Brianna Harris of North Beach, MD passed away on September 28, 2023 in Annapolis, MD. In addition to his parents, Ryatt is survived by his sister, Blakley Eliana Harris; maternal grandparents, Nadreen and Nick Ferguson of Dunkirk and paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Jimmy Harris of Huntingtown, MD as well as numerous aunts and uncles.         "So rest now tiny angel, your work on earth is through: In the beauty...

Alice Elinor Stokes, 94, passed away on September 16, 2023, at her home in Camp Springs, MD. She was a cherished wife, mom, grandmom, great-grandmom, sister, aunt, and friend. Alice was born in 1929 in Capital Heights, MD to the late William and Alice Noel. She graduated from Maryland Park High School and took art classes afterwards. She worked for GC Murphy, the Internal Revenue Service and the Tax Court in Washington, DC for six years then became a homemaker. Alice married her beloved...

Florence Elizabeth “Beth” McKoy passed away on August 6, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer. Beth was born on March 1, 1963 in Portsmouth, VA. In her younger days, Beth was active in Job’s Daughters, being a past Honor Queen in 1984. Later, she enjoyed working with Tall Cedars to raise money for muscular dystrophy. Beth spent 18 years of her career working at Sita Tile Distributors. She left there in 2021 to be closer...

Eleanor Harris, 83 of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on July 26, 2023 in Leonardtown, MD. Eleanor was born on October 13, 1939 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late James Stephney and Iverta Brown. She lived in Calvert County her entire life. She graduated from high school and began a career of caring for others, both as an employee of a nursing center and as a private duty caregiver. Many families benefitted from the kindness of “Sister Harris,” as she frequently helped those in...

Hope Annette Williams, 72, of Lusby, MD passed away in her home on July 23, 2023. Hope was born in Washington, DC on March 2, 1951 to the late Richard W. and Eunice Griffin Snyder. Hope married Bryan Williams and the couple enjoyed over 50 years of marriage before his passing in 2022. Hope was an activist for mental health services in Calvert County. She had previously served as the Director for On Our Own of Calvert, a non-profit, peer-support organization designed to provide a variety of...

Danny Donahue, 77, of Dunkirk, MD passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on July 21, 2023. Danny was born on April 29, 1946 in Massachusetts to the late Leo J. and Hannah Cahillane Donahue. He graduated from Peobody High School and later married Joyce E. Starr. The couple spent 24 years together before her passing on 2004.  Danny enjoyed taking walks, reading, watching horse racing and spending time with his grandson, Ryan.  Danny is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Starr, with...

Terri Lynn Mandley, 61, of North Beach, MD passed away in North Beach on July10, 2023. Terri was born in Maryland on November 6, 1961 to the late John Raymond and Charlene Vierbuchen Stone. She was raised in North Beach and called the area home for most of her life. Terri held a variety of positions in her life, but many North Beach residents will remember her as the woman who called Bingo at the Rod N Reel Restaurant. She also enjoyed spending time at the beach, but her true love and...