All Obituaries

Due to the unfortunate circumstances created by the corona virus, services for Mr. Stokes must be private. He will be interred at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk, Maryland. 

Karen Frances Barber, 59, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, formerly of Rockville, MD, passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on March 15, 2020. Karen was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 22, 1960 to the late Orman Russell and Mary Jane Dieter Barkdoll. Karen had been employed as nurse. She was a critical care provider in the Burn Unit of the Washington Hospital Center and also worked in a physician's office and at Calvert and Solomon's Nursing Centers. Karen enjoyed spending time...

Oliva "Ollie" Arthur Lafontaine, Jr., 69, of Lothian, MD passed away on March 7, 2020 in Washington, DC. Ollie was born on April 18, 1950 in Dover, New Hampshire to the late Oliver and Jeannette Fournier Lafontaine. He attended Spaulding High School in Rochester, New Hampshire and was a member of the Graniteer Drum Corps. Ollie worked for Cornerstone Bank in Derry, New Hampshire. He moved to Maryland in 1995 and became employed by the City of Alexandria Tax...

Craig Robert McDaniel, Jr., 34, passed away in Baltimore on March 2, 2020. Craig was born in Cheverly, MD to Craig, Sr. and Tina DeToto McDaniel. He was employed in construction and his hobbies included sports and video games. His family described Craig as "a hard worker." He is survived by his father, Craig, Sr. of Hughesville, MD; son, Craig Robert McDaniel, III of Aberdeen, MD; brother, Michael (Tami) Eells of St. Leonard, MD; sister, Jenny McDaniel of Spring Hill, FL; nephews,...

Vivian Louise Taylor, 88, of Owings, MD passed away on March 1, 2020. Vivian was born on June 15, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Raymond and Viola Cooke Sullivan. She had lived in Southern Maryland since 1975. Vivian was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Russ Cox) Chaney of Owings, MD and her brother, Barry (Mary) Sullivan of Deale, MD, grandson, Brian Chaney and great-granddaughter, Natalia Chaney. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur Taylor and her...

Robert LeRoy "Bobby" Harris,79, of Sunderland, Maryland transitioned into heaven at his home surrounded by his family on February 5, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1940 in Washington, DC to LeRoy Edward and Junita Ounice Harris. He married Gloria Jean "Sissie" Guido on June 16, 1961. Bobby enlisted in the Army National Guard Reserves on November 13, 1959 as PVT (E2) MPC and was honorably discharged on February 28, 1965. Bobby was employed by Giant Foods and retired after 32...

Coit Taylor Hendley, III, 67, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland passed away in Upper Marlboro on January 29, 2020. Coit was born on April 29, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Coit Taylor, Jr. and Barbara Louise Davidson Hendley. Coit had lived in Southern Maryland for over 30 years. He earned a master’s degree and subsequently pursued a career as an educator teaching advanced placement chemistry and physics to 10th and 11th grade students at many high schools including Old Mill, Eleanor...

Mertina Virginia Smith, 74, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on January 19, 2020. Mertina was born on February 1, 1945 in Port Republic, Maryland to the late Tom and Mertina Booth Harrod. She married Kingsley Smith, Sr.  Mertina spent her life caring for children. She was a dedicated foster mother for over 24 years in both Baltimore and in Calvert County. She loved kids and she loved her family. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, fishing, watching her...

Kathleen Garey, 87, of Lothian, MD, formerly of Bronx, New York, passed away in Annapolis, MD on January 16, 2020. Kathleen was born on February 22, 1932 in New York, New York to the late John W. and Sabina Ward McDonald. She began her career as a registered nurse in Jersey City, New Jersey and then worked in Greenville, Mississippi. Kathleen obtained her private pilot's license. She moved to Maryland over 50 years ago and became a member of Andrews Air Force Base Aero...

Alfonso "Al" De Meo, 80, of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away on January 14, 2020 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on August 30, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Alfred Vincent and Agnes Marie Dizeo De Meo. Al was employed as a data processor for the United States Government and was a member of the Mail Handlers Union and of the National Organization of Retired Federal Employees. He served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. Al's hobbies included...