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On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Baldwin, the beloved son of the late George Herman and Fronia Pierce Baldwin, transitioned from this earth. He leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter, Dana Baldwin; two sisters, Janice G. (Willie) Brown of Greensboro, NC, Fronia Delilah Walker of Dover, DE; and a brother, Benny James Baldwin of Wilson, NC. Preceding him in death were his sisters of Joyce Faye Boyd, Wanda Rose Hamilton, Tanya Yvonne Ruffin and brothers Randolph Baldwin, George Ralph Baldwin, Glenn Russell Baldwin, and Bobby Bunche. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of his life is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cards are welcomed. 

Adrian Powell, son of the late Clarence and Martha Powell was born on June 26, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and was a graduate of Central High School. He entered into the United States Army in 1964 and served for 6 years as a Specialist at Fort Meade Military Base in Fort Meade, Maryland where he met his beloved wife of 55 years, Mrs. Christine Shelton Powell. They married in 1965 in Baltimore, MD and moved to start their family in Washington DC. They later settled permanently in Fort Washington, Maryland. Their union was blessed with two children, Adrian Powell, II and Dr. Jodi Powell Williams. He has been a member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD for over 35 years.  
 
Adrian Powell, an avid supporter of higher education, received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of District of Columbia in 1981. He worked for the U.S. Federal Government for over 30 years and retired from the United States Department of Defense, U.S. Army Publishing Agency in 1998. Adrian loved all of his family and enjoyed spending time with his large extended family. He rarely missed a reunion, holiday, or life event for his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, or nephews. He enjoyed traveling, photography, fishing, good food, and good conversation. He was a strong figure in the youth of his family and encouraged both professional and personal development. One of his greatest joys in life was being a devoted “Pop-Pop” to his grandchildren.
 
Adrian Powell is survived by his wife, Christine Powell; two children, Adrian Powell and Jodi Powell Williams (Jason Williams); 4 grandchildren, Jaelyn Jodi Powell, Jasmin Janai Williams, Jason Adrian Williams, Jr., and Jordan Christopher Williams; 3 brothers, Andrew Powell (Terry), James “Pee-Wee” Powell, Steve Powell (Earnestine), and 5 sisters, Patricia Powell, Denise Philips, Theresa Powell-Bivens, Sabrina Calloway, and Lisa Woolfolk; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.


Christina “Chris” Astrid Macmurphy, 65, a 20-year resident of Riva and previously of Clinton, MD, passed peacefully at her residence on April 7, 2021 after a seven-year battle with ovarian cancer.  Chris was born on April 28, 1955 in Aurora, CO to the late Nils and Rosemarie Nilsson.  She joined the U.S. Army in 1980, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant and earning the National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Expert Field Medical Badge before being honorably discharged in 1991.   From 1992 to 2019, she worked as a LPN/Admissions Director at Bradford Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center in Clinton.  She was a member of Joy Reigns Lutheran Church and was known for her vivacious personality, positive attitude, “green thumb” and love of gardening.

Cherished wife, mother, sister, and aunt, Chris is survived by her husband, Shawn of 33 years; their son, Brandon and daughter-in-law, Trish of Searcy, AR and sister, Ingrid Reed (Gene) of Davidsonville, MD.  Services for Chris will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Joy Reigns Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1436, Edgewater, MD  21037.  Online condolences and tributes may be left using the link in the left column of this page.



On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Joan Gamba, age 42, passed away in Windsor Mill, MD. She was born on September 22, 1978 in Clinton, MD to Ralph Gary and Mary Louise Gamba. She is survived by her father, Ralph Gamba; her siblings, Gina, Leah and Peter Gamba; her uncle, Charles (Linda) Gamba; her aunts, Carol (Michael) Cousins and Tracy (Keith) Michaud. She is also survived by her cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date, please check back periodically.  

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America (https://hdsa.org/get-involved/donation-opportunities/)

Mary Louise Dudley of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 in the presence of her loving family and several dear friends. 

She was born on August 2nd in Wilmington, DE and the year will be forever hidden (as she would have wanted). Her imprint on the lives of those that had the pleasure to know her will be remembered through the countless good times, laughter, and wild streaks they shared together. 

She joins her beloved husband, Lee Dudley, in the Kingdom of Heaven just a few short months after his own passing in December 2020.  As a couple, they were affectionately nicknamed "Peas & Carrots" and provided an outstanding example of a loving marriage to all that knew them. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and Ruth Barone; and sister, Victoria Barone. 

She is survived by her children, Jenny and Lee Card, Todd and Lora Whitmore, stepchildren Gwennevere and Michael Dudley; and sister Ruth Caruso.

She took great pleasure in loving all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren, Jessica and David Stucky, Benjamin Chisolm, Nathan Chisolm, Chelsee Whitmore, Mark Whitmore, Jennifer and Najee Foster and Luca Duffy; 

Great-Grandchildren, Carter Stucky, Cole Stucky, Brighton Foster, Maxton Foster and Baylor Whittington. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm, Saturday, May 1st at The Barn at Honey Harvest Farm, 5801 Brooks Woods Rd., Lothian, MD 20711. 

Mary was passionate about rescuing animals, both wild and domestic. In her memory, donations can be made to: All Creatures Great & Small Wildlife Rescue, 10111 Silver Twine Lane, Columbia, MD 21046.Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Marion Cieplak, Jr., age 68, of North Potomac, MD passed away in Middle River, MD.

Beloved husband of Lilly Cieplak; father of Christina Cieplak and Marion "Alex" Cieplak III; brother of Valeria Skarbek, Stanley (Rusty) Cieplak, John Cieplak, Mary Alice Cieplak, Dr. Patrick (Karen) Cieplak, Leon Cieplak and Bernard (Lisa) Cieplak; brother-in-law of Alexander Momchilovich; beloved son of the late  Marion B. and Marie Viola Cieplak, Sr. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Marion's Life Celebration at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway (Main Church), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735 on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial starts at 12 noon. Interment immediately following the mass in the church cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Marion "Alex" Cieplax III, 8004 Bellefonte Lane, Clinton, MD 20735

All services are private. Condolences may be left by using the condolence tab on this page.

Richard Di Pietro, 68, a 16-year resident of Olney and previously of Silver Spring and Edgewater, MD, passed away at his home on April 3, 2021 following a 4-year battle with cancer.  Born on July 8, 1952 in Hyattsville, MD to the late Enrico J. and Mary Frances Di Pietro, Richard graduated from Southern High School and attended Anne Arundel Community College, where he excelled athletically.  He was the owner of Association Management, a home improvement company that specialized in roofing. Association Management would proudly serve the DMV for over 30 years, providing jobs for hundreds of individuals while regularly receiving accolades and being named as Washingtonian’s best roofing company.

With a bigger-than-life personality, Richard filled every room he entered.  He was an avid golfer, winning several awards including first place in the 1991 World Amateur Handicap Championship.  He also enjoyed a good game of chess, playing poker and visiting Las Vegas casinos.  One of his greatest pastimes was horseracing. His passion for horseracing can be traced back to the pages of Sports Illustrated where Richard can be seen on the rail at Pimlico Racetrack as legendary Secretariat won the second leg of the Triple Crown. He loved betting on horses and held the largest, single winning ticket in the history of Maryland horseracing. But that wasn’t his greatest racetrack win; it was meeting his wife, Jennifer, at the Laurel Racetrack.  They were introduced by her father, Jimmy Leonard.  Richard tucked a winning ticket under Jennifer’s dinner plate and that was the beginning of the romance. As much as Richard enjoyed all these interests, his greatest passion was his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Richard is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jennifer Di Pietro; five children, Richard A. Di Pietro, Rachel (Jay) Zelaya, Dominic R. (Samantha) Di Pietro, Richard Di Pietro II (fiancée, Renata) and Jennifer N. (Khalid) Di Pietro. He is also survived by three grandsons, Maddox, Aiden and Ragni and was looking forward to the birth of his granddaughter later this year.

Friends are invited to celebrate Richard’s life with his family from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 11 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 12 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD, with a luncheon to follow at Adam’s Grille & Taphouse in Edgewater, MD. Richard was dedicated to children excelling in life through sports. 

For those unable to attend the visitation, it can be viewed through the Zoom information below (Please remember to keep your microphones on mute):

<a href="https://zoom.us/j/95839453281?pwd=a3RGU2JadnZnVnQ1RkdhbFF2YkJRZz09">The Visitation of Richard DiPietro</a>

Meeting ID: 958 3945 3281
Passcode: 120769


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to <a href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wrestling-to-beat-the-streets-dc">Wrestling to Beat The Streets DC</a>

Evelyn Koutsos Ross “Lol” or “Lolly”, 79, a resident of Manassas, VA for thirty-six years, died on Friday, April 2 in Annapolis, MD. Lol’ was born on November 9, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late James John and Angelina Cokinos Koutsos.  Lol’ grew up in DC and early in her childhood moved to Silver Spring, MD. She graduated from Northwood High School in 1959.  She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Maryland.  She graduated with Honors, Summa Cum Laude. Lol’ started her teaching career with Montgomery County Public Schools. Lol’s life took her to Chalfont, PA with her husband Phil, whom she married in 1963.  While residing in Pennsylvania from 1973 to 1984 she worked in sales for Comcast cable.   She obtained her real estate license and sold homes for Eichley and Moffley.  Lol’ worked with the Professional Standards Review Organization, a branch of HEW- Health Education and Welfare. Lol‘ was a former member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral.   She loved painting with watercolors. She had several art showings in Pennsylvania where she sold many of her paintings. Lol’ enjoyed nature and beautiful colors.  She was a member of MENSA.  She enjoyed photography, swimming at the pool, walking, and playing canasta and scrabble with her family.  She was very involved in the Northwood Class of 1959 Reunion Committee and enjoyed attending the Reunions.  She loved her family deeply and would do anything for anyone. Lol’ was preceded in death by her husband, Philip “Phil” Ross and her brothers, John and George Koutsos. She is survived by her children,  Angelle “Angie” (Randy) Gambrill and James “Jim” Ross all of Crofton, MD; her brothers, Daniel Koutsos of Halifax, VA and Pete Koutsos (Cindy) of Brookeville, MD; her grandchildren, Kailee Eve Knight, Kyle and Ashley Heffner, and Ryan and Reanna Gambrill, two great-grandchildren (lovingly knew her as Yia-Yia) and many nieces and nephews (lovingly knew her as Aunt Lolly). Friends are invited to celebrate Lol’s life on Monday, April 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at The Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 13 at 10 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page. 

On Tuesday, March 30, 2021; the beloved wife of the late Albert Courtney, Sr.; mother of Albert Wesley (Melinda) Courtney, Jr., Glenn Edward Courtney and Sandy (Lewis) Dillon and the late Karen Fay Courtney; sister of Gail Powell; grandmother of Kelly, Shannon, Amy, Tae, Craig and Kyle. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Fay's Celebration of Life at the Oxon Hill Baptist Church, 6633 Saint Barnabas Rd Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 2 p.m. until the start of the funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Capital Area Chapter, 3601 Eisenhower Ave #450, Alexandria, VA 22304

Bennie Bert Hooks. Jr, went home on Thursday, April 1st, 2021.

Bennie was born into a military family, on Fort Eustis Army Base in New Port News, VA . Dad was an engineer in the U.S. Army for 35 years thru WW II, Korea, and Vietnam.

After traveling around the world, with his only sibling, Mona Lisa and his parents, Mary Elizabeth, and Bennie B, Sr. (Maj.) They decided to live in Maryland.

Shortly after graduating from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in graphic arts. Bennie got his dream job with NOAA, making maps an charting weather for our men and women defending old glory around the world, as well as the National weather stations.

Bennie loved dancing, disco, doing lawns in the neighborhood ,gardening, shoveling snow for the neighborhood,  art work of all kinds, his family, his parents, His GOD.

In 2005, Bennie had to stand down from NOAA, because of the onset of Multiple Sclerosis. Short term memory lapse is the first attack. In time the neurological system gets attacked by the perfect system that keeps us healthy, our immune system. M.S. is a genetic disease of our autoimmune defense.

Bennie continued to work at Macy's, dance, drive,  enjoy his family, give care to our Mother during her battle of Ovarian cancer.

He lived his life to the fullest. Still loved his family, still partied. When he could no longer drive, or work, he used Metro Access to get where he needed to go.

Bennie is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Hooks; four children: Maria, Tracey, Bennie III, and Stephen; a loving mother in law, Mrs. Tilda Rogers and his sister, Mona L. Hooks; seven grandchildren,  along with loving neighbors, and friends who loved his sweet nature.


Relatives and friends are invited to Bennie's Life Celebration at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA 22172.

Jason Emory Moreland passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born on September 27, 1972 in Washington, DC to Mary Frances “Frannie” Bauer Fletcher and the late James Emory Moreland, Jr., Jason was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School. He went into the Ironworkers Local 5 apprentice program and has worked in that Local for the last 27 years. He was a devoted son and father and he will be missed by his family and the many friends he has made throughout his life. Jason is survived by his mother, Frannie (Norman Fletcher, Jr.); his daughter, Elyssa Anne Clark and his aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends are invited to celebrate Jason’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, April 8 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm, with a brief prayer service being held 7:30p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, MD on Friday, April 9 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity in Jason’s name. 
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John R. James, Sr., 99, a resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of College Park, MD for fifty years, died on Wednesday, March 31 at home. Born on July 26, 1921 in Jessup, PA to the late Benjamin and Mary Elizabeth James, John was a Corporal in the US Army during World War II. He was a D-Day survivor and served with the 3704th Quartermaster Truck Company attached to the 471st Quartermaster Battalion. After being honorably discharged from the service, he worked as a supervisor/ superintendent in road construction. John was a member of the College Park VFW and the Chesapeake Beach American Legion. In his spare time he liked to read, do puzzles and help at the farmers market. He is survived by his wife of more than 74 years, Frances R. James; his children, John R. James, Jr. of College Park, MD, Francis B. James of Carbondale, PA, Wayne M. James of Berlin, MD, Barbara A. Davis of Davidsonville, MD and Jennifer J. Diatz of Frederick, MD; his brother, Edward James of Blakely, PA; his grandchildren, Christopher, Robert and John James, Raymond Davis, IV, David and Kathleen Diatz, Shelly Griffith, Jennifer Hudson and Annie Zelechowski and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate John's life on Wednesday, April 7 from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 8 at 12:30 pm. Interment is at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

All arrangements and services for Mrs. Smith are private.  Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

June Lucille Schaffner, “June Bug”, a resident of Stevensville, MD for over 20 years and previously of Annapolis, MD, died on March 31, 2021 in Arnold, MD following 14-year battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born June 8, 1943 in Annapolis, MD to the late David Merrill and Norma Hartge, June graduated from Annapolis High School.  She enjoyed anything art-related, such as stained glass, crafts, and painting, so much so that June made a career as a stained glass artist and opened her own shop.  She also enjoyed motorcycles and specially spending time with her family.

June is survived by her husband of 50 years, Vernon “Reds” Schaffner; five children, David (Mary) Picco of Bowie, MD, Michelle Picco of Stevensville, MD, Ronald (Jodi Ongert) Picco of Annapolis, MD, Danielle Picco of Ridgely, MD, and Dorene (Robbie) Purnell of Annapolis, MD; a brother, Tom Parran of St. Leonard, MD; 12 grandchildren, Robbie, Anthony, Jackson, Natalie, Nick, Adrian, and Joseph Picco, Nichole Manasala, Josh, Bryan, and Donny Turner, and Kenny Purnell; and ten great-grandchildren.

A celebration of June’s life will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2 pm at the Cape St. Claire ClubHouse.

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Surrounded by her family, Carolyn Gronlund Waesche, 82, of Annapolis, MD, went home to be with the Lord, on March 30, 2021, ending her courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Born on January 17, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Gustav and Margaret Gronlund, Carolyn attended high school in Suitland, MD, where she grew up. She married her high school sweetheart, Earl M. Waesche, on February 28, 1959.  They were married for 62 years and were godparents to their nephew, Thomas C. Waesche and niece, Elizabeth Waesche Garner. Carolyn worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Defense Intelligence Agency and the United States Census Bureau.  Carolyn and Earl lived in Clinton, MD, before moving to Annapolis, MD in 1993.  Carolyn was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Annapolis, MD. Carolyn enjoyed sewing as well as traveling and boating with Earl.  They traveled all over the world but her favorite place to visit was Cancun, Mexico. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 12:30pm at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Dave Oravec. It was Carolyn’s wishes to be cremated and after the service she will be interred in to the columbarium at St. Martin’s.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children (lovetotherescue.org). Condolences may be made by using the tab on this page.

George Gordon Liddy, husband of the late Frances Purcell Liddy, entered eternal life on March 30, 2021.  He was predeceased by Frances, his father Sylvester J. Liddy, R.V.O., K.N.O., his mother Maria  Abbaticchio Liddy of West Caldwell, NJ. He is survived his sister Margaret McDermott of Short Hills, NJ, his five children Alexandra Liddy Bourne of Alexandria, VA, Grace Alfarata Liddy of Fort Washington, MD, James Gordon Liddy of Virginia Beach, VA, Thomas Purcell Liddy of Scottsdale, AZ and Raymond Joseph Liddy of Coronado, CA, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 


Gordon was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Hoboken and West Caldwell, NJ.  He attended St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in nearby Newark and earned a BA at Fordham University, graduating in 1952.  After serving two years as an artillery officer in the U.S. Army, he returned to Fordham to study Law.  He graduated as a member of the Fordham Law Review in 1957.

 
In September of 1957, he was sworn in as a Special Agent of the F.B.I. In November, Gordon and Frances married in St. Mary’s Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Gordon served under J. Edgar Hoover and, at age 29, became the youngest Special Agent in Charge in the history of the Bureau. As Gordon and Frances’ family grew, he left the F.B.I. to practice law in Manhattan. It was not long before the urge for government service took him to Dutchess County, NY as a prosecutor. In 1966, he arrested Timothy Leary, the famed “counter-culture” guru (the two later became friends.)


Gordon ran for Congress in 1968, lost a very close primary, but drew the attention of House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford, who recommended him to the Nixon campaign.  Nixon’s victory brought Gordon and Frances to Washington, D.C. He served as the Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury and later as a White House Aide.  In November, 1971, the White House Counsel asked Liddy to design and run an intelligence operation for the 1972 Re-election campaign. To do so, Liddy would have to leave the government. He took a position at the Committee to Re-Elect the President . . . the result was what has come to be known as “Watergate.”  Gordon refused to cooperate with prosecutors. . He remained silent throughout the investigations and many trials, infuriating the prosecutors and Judge Sirica.  They all thought they could make him talk by sentencing him to a total of 21 ½ years in prison.  He laughed at them.  In 1977, President Jimmy Carter ended the stand-off by ordering clemency, commuting Liddy’s sentence.  In September, he was reunited with his family. Gordon had no regrets and took responsibility for his own actions.  


Unsure of his professional future, he was surprised, and blessed, to learn how many Americans admired his strength and determination to live by his principles, even as many disagreed with him. For the next 32 years, Gordon was omnipresent in America' political and cultural conversation.  His autobiography was the bestselling book in the world in 1980.  As an author and lecturer he relished the opportunity to share his experiences and ideas with America’s college students.


Gordon had the greatest respect for the men and women who choose to serve in America’s armed forces and insisted that his public speaking contract had a clause, when he was asked to speak at West Point, The Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, or the Coast Guard Academy there would be no fee; he paid the agency fee out of his own pocket. In the 1990’s he launched a nationally syndicated radio show, providing him with the privilege of sharing ideas, stories and lessons with Americans for an additional 21 years on over 300 radio stations.  As an author, lecturer, actor and radio talk show host, he again served his country, made a handsome living and had a lot of fun, often “agreeing to disagree”.  For that opportunity, he was deeply grateful to the People of the greatest country on earth, the United States of America.  


Family and friends are invited to Gordon’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 6 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD.  Another viewing will be held April 8, from 4 to 7pm at the Darrow Funeral Home, 39 South Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY and Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on April 9 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Church at 231 Church Street in Poughkeepsie.  Burial service to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 147 Salt Point Road, Poughkeespie, NY.  COVID protocols will be followed at all venues. 


Gwynne D. Davis passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 28, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was a life long resident of Oxon Hill, MD until five years ago when he moved to Crownsville, MD.  

Gwynne was born to Percy and Margaret Davis on August 27, 1931 in Washington, DC.  He was the youngest of ten children.  

He is survived by his daughter, Karen and her husband Bob, his daughter Terri and her husband Mark, his sister, Vivian, and grandchildren Scott, Chris, Amber, Mark, Brad, and Zacerry.  He is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Norine, and granddaughter, Laci. He is survived by many other nieces and nephews and friends.

Gwynne was proud of his time in the Marine Corp after graduating from Anacostia High School.  After the Marines, he worked at the Clothes Mart clothing store in Marlow Heights, MD.  He then joined the US Postal Service as a letter carrier-a job he loved until an injury forced him to retire.  Gwynne was also a member of the Anacostia Masonic Lodge.

Gwynne loved the Washington Redskins, the Washington Nationals and watching Nascar races.  He loved spending time with family especially during the holidays.  He loved camping and spending summers with family in Myrtle Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southern Crossing at southerncrossingmd.org. or to Mid Atlantic Community Church, 2485 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD  20154.

Graveside service and interment will be held at Washington National Cemetery, 4101 Suitland Rd., Suitland, MD on Saturday, April 3 at 12 Noon. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall tab on this page.

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Obituaries

Ronnie Baldwin

Adrian Powell

Christina Macmurphy

Joan Gamba

Mary Dudley

Marion Cieplak

Marjorie McDermott

Richard Di Pietro

Evelyn "Lol" Koutsos Ross

Fay Courtney

Bennie Hooks

Jason Moreland

Hilaria Cobero

Joan Schaeffer

Jean Washington

John James, Sr.

Pamela Smith

June Schaffner

Carolyn Waesche

George Liddy

William Isom

Ola Baum

Gwynne Davis

Lorelei Derian