All Obituaries

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...

John Burle Harris, 71, of Port Tobacco, MD passed away in Falls Church, Virginia on January 13, 2020. John was born in Washington, DC on October 30, 1948 to the late Leroy Edward and Juanita Edwards Harris. He was a member of the United States Army and served in Vietnam, earning several medals and badges including the National Defense and Vietnam Medals. After he returned home, John began a career as a commercial painter. His hobbies included fishing, watching television, collecting...

William "Bill" Wilson, 95, passed away on January 4, 2020 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Bill was born on April 4, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Margaret Harris Wilson. He served in the United States Army during World II. Bill married his wife, Yvonne and the couple had six children. He has been employed as the Hall Manager with the Knights of Columbus in Forestville, MD prior to his retirement after over 30 years of service. He was a devout...

Mary Coffey Galemore, 95, of Dunkirk, MD passed away in Annapolis on January 4, 2020. Mary was born on December 20, 1924 in Fair Play, Missouri to the late Girtha “Gus” and Vergie Mae Welsh Coffey. She married Fred Carven Galemore in 1944. Mary had lived in the Dunkirk area since 1985. She worked as a secretary for the Prince George’s County Public School System from which she retired. Retirement afforded her the opportunity to do the things she loved. She was an...

Gary Everett Tipton, 77, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on January 3, 2020 in Prince Frederick. Gary was born on May 15, 1942 in Hyattsvile, MD to the late Oliver and Hattie Harrell Tipton. He served in the United States Army as a military police officer during the Vietnam War. He had most recently been employed as a route manager for a snack food company. Gary's hobbies included playing cards, golf and basketball, and watching hockey and basketball. He was a lifelong Redskins...

James Michael "Mike" Clarke, 61, of California, MD passed away on December 12, 2019. Mike was born in Leonardtown, MD on April 4, 1958 to the late George Willard, Jr. and Catherine Combs Clarke. He had been employed as a mechanic with AECOM and had worked on Naval support equipment at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Solomons Annex for the past 15 years. Mike's skills as a mechanic earned him the nickname, "King of the Spotting Dolly." Mike was an animal...

Eleanor “Jane” Paddack Calvert, 85, of Huntingtown, MD, formerly of Greenwood, IN and Laurel, MD, passed away on December 12, 2019 in Prince Frederick, MD. Jane was born at home on May 4, 1934 in Greenwood, IN to the late Maurice and Doris Fleener Paddack. She graduated from Center Grove High School in Greenwood as class valedictorian. She was also a member of a girls singing group and even performed on television. While living in Laurel, Jane was employed at Arbitron doing data...

Larry Patrick  Moreland, Sr., 67, of Owings, MD passed away in Owings on November 17, 2019. Larry was born on June 23, 1952 in Cheverly, MD to the late James Emory and Dorothy Powers Moreland. He had lived in Calvert County, MD since 2008. Larry had been employed in the building industry and he was skilled at a variety of trades. When relaxing, he enjoyed watching game shows such as Family Feud and old westerns. Larry is survived by his friend, Janice Mason of Owings; son,...

Michelle Maria Harbison, 59, of Dunkirk, MD passed away in Dunkirk on November 9, 2019. Michelle was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Norwood Wallace and Theresa Pinkowski Ozark. Michelle had lived in Dunkirk since 1992. She worked as a reading instructor for visually impaired students with Calvert County Public Schools until 2005 and then with Anne Arundel County Public Schools until her retirement in 2016. For the next two years, she took care of her...