Captain Avery's Oyster Festival

Captain Avery's Annual Oys ter Festival will be held Saturdday, October 12 in Shady Side..  For more info, go to:

 https://captainaverymuseum.org/oyster-festival

Why Worry Farm Pumpkin Patch Opens Oct. 5

 

The Why Worry Farm will open their annual Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 5, 2024.  For more info, go to:

https://www.yworryfarm.net/

Sheri Rancourt Passes Away

     Sheri Elizabeth Rancourt, 69, a 44-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Born on August 16, 1955 in Washington, DC, Sheri was a graduate of Bowie High School. She was a devoted mother and homemaker, as well as a talented interior designer. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

     In addition to her parents, Lamont Bennett and Bettye Champagne, Sheri was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Michael Rancourt. She is survived by her children, Heather (Brad) Leahy of West River, MD, Nicole Rancourt of Annapolis, MD, and Michael Rancourt, Jr. of Queenstown, MD, and her beloved granddaughters, Harper and Sylvie Leahy.

     A private burial will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville and a Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later date..

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3508 Castle)

 A two story home on 2.05 acres at 3508 Castle Way was sold by Phyllis Rosenbaum to Phillip Croskey and Billita Brown-Croskey for $2,196,000.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3787 Danube)

A one story home on .35 acre at 3787 Danube Dr. was sold by Mitchell Haven to Walter Smoloski and Corrine Day for $575,000.

David Littleton Passes Away

     David Littleton of Davidsonville passed away Sept. 18 at the age of 92. 

     Family and friends are invited to celebrate David's life on Tuesday, September 24 from 10-11 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment will be private.

     A  very complete and lengthy obituary can be found at:   https://kalasfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/David-Littleton-13328

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (906 Elsie Barber)

A two story home on .9 acre  at  906 Elsie Barber was sold by  the Charles Sislen Trust  to Daniel and Sarah Bartlett for $1,050,000.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (St. Geo. Barber)

A split foyer home on 2.26 res at 938 St. George  Barber Rd was sold by George Hyek to Michael and Nancy Ayala for $900,,000.

John Lauer, Jr., Passes Away

John Bernard Lauer, Jr., 77, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Annapolis, Maryland of natural causes surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on January 25, 1947, in Washington, DC to the late John Bernard Lauer Sr. and Ruth Dixon Lauer. John joined the National Guard after high school, and he was a Motor Transportation Operator. He was the owner of Lauer Construction which built custom homes for 55 years. His motto was that, “life is too short to live in a cookie cutter house”. He knew that a house should be more than 4 walls and a roof. It is a place where a solid foundation is formed, memories are made, and where love resides. In addition, he had owned Gibson’s Lodgings, a Historical Inn, in downtown Annapolis for 30 years. Gibson’s allowed him to be a part of hosting family, friends and people from all around the world. He took great pride in every nook and cranny of the historical Inn to preserve each detail. He realized it was part of a larger story that was needed, so it would be cherished and remembered for generations to come.

John discovered his love for boating at the early age of 15 when he bought his first boat. He enjoyed power boating, and he was a member of the West River Yacht Club for 50 years. He shared his passion of being on the water with many friends and family with his favorite destination being the Crab Claw in St. Michael’s, MD. The trays of food would arrive, then the Polar Bear drinks would show up, and the laughs followed. John was a generous host to family and friends, which allowed him to share his love of food. In his mind, to feed you was to love you. John could cook up a meal for many with very short notice due to a very well organized and always stocked pantry. His friends always joked that they always left John’s events with a full stomach and a fuller heart. John had a commitment to all creatures great and small. For years he owned a variety of animals and he appreciated their beauty. In his yard, he found great joy in taking care of the birds, fox, raccoons, deer and other critters that stopped by for a John Lauer meal. John is survived by his loving wife, Corey Lauer; his daughter, Meredith Lauer (Russ); his stepsons, Jake and Rudy Poeschek; his sisters, Ruth Anne Dearybury, Kathy Curtin (Dan), and Lisa Wilson (Bob); his brother, Mike Lauer, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Shelly; his sisters, Pat Stouffer (Bob) and Margaret Bashioum; his brother, Joe Lauer (Diane) and his nephew, Steven Wilson. John’s legacy is as solid as the homes that he built. He loved meeting people and if he didn’t know them before they quickly became friends. We all hope that there are plenty of blueprints and building permits in-hand as he continues his journey alongside others that have passed. May his memory live on through each meal he shared and every toast raised in his honor. John was a man that lived big, loved big and he left a big legacy behind that is, like him, larger than life.

John lived in Davidsonville and built many upscale homes in the community.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate John’s life on Friday, September 13 from 2 to 4 and again from 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 14 at 11 am.

Condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories link on this page.

Ronald Brown Passes Away

      Ronald D. Brown, a 40-year resident of Davidsonville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 7, 2024. He had a career spanning 45 years as a computer application specialist and operations manager in the banking industry, retiring in 2001. Locally, he was employed by the National Bank of Washington and Riggs National Bank. During his career, he worked internationally in the banking industry, spending several years in Malaysia and Hungary.       Ron was born in York, Pennsylvania, on October 11, 1933, to Herald F. Brown and Charlotte Brown (nee Knisley). He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, for eight years. He graduated from Red Lion High School in 1951. He was a member of the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. During this time, he developed expertise in electronics, which helped him transition to employment in the early days of the computer industry. He attended Drexel University with a concentration in electrical engineering.       Ron developed a passion for boating and enjoyed cruising the Chesapeake Bay with trips along the Intracoastal Waterway and The Northern Loop. He was a man of many talents and an avid problem solver capable of managing projects involving his home, boat, or car. In his retirement, he assisted family and friends in renovating their homes.       Ron is survived by his wife, Helen Brown (nee Bukey); his children, Douglas Brown and Cindy Marlo Baird; stepdaughter Anne Ferguson; granddaughter Christine Hill; and sisters Connie Shuff and Faye Strickler. He was predeceased by his stepdaughter Katherine Ferguson and brother Gerald Brown.       Friends and family are invited to celebrate Ron’s life on Friday, October 11, Ron’s 91st birthday, at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, from 10:30 a.m., until his Memorial Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. The Reverend Dr. Catherine Craley will conduct the Memorial Service.       Donations in Ron’s memory can be made to Johns Hopkins Research - Pancreatic Cancer, Lustgarten Foundation: Pancreatic Cancer Research (online here) or Luminis Health Gilchrist Hospice (online here)..

Roy C. Hall Passes Away

      Roy Charles Hall Jr., a 20-year resident of Davidsonville, MD passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born on June 22, 1946, in Marion, Virginia to the late Roy Charles Hall, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Robinson. He owned and operated his auto body repair shop, Super Ace.        Roy loved attending live theatre productions and was an avid reader. He also enjoyed traveling. He most of all enjoyed entertaining and spending time with his loved ones and friends, which allowed him to share his love of food and cooking.       In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Kenny Hall.        Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Margaret “Peggy” Hall, and his brother, Danny Hall.       At the family's request, all services for Roy will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Up Mission, 1029 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (911 River Knl)

 

A two story home on 1.29 acres at 911 River Knoll Ct. was sold by Kenneth Chisholm to Andrew and Erin Diferdinado for !,250,000

A Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2508 Hwd Grv)

 A two story home on 7.08 acres at 2508 Howard Grove Road was sold by John Chisolm to John and Kasy Schnabel for $2,525,000.

A. A. Co Playdate Oct. 19

     Families in Anne Arundel County are invited to enjoy a day filled with fun and entertainment at The Biggest Playdate Ever, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Byzantium Event and Conference Center on Riva Road. This family-friendly event is free to attend and offers a range of activities suitable for all ages.

You can read more about the event at:

http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2024/08/the-biggest-playdate-ever-set-for-october-19-at-byzantium-event-center-2/?awt_a=9DGC&awt_l=IoCQ1n&awt_m=kWQbFDowf43zEGC

Recent Daviidsonville Home Sale (1523 Pat Mnr)

A one story home without basement on .38 acre  at 1523 Patuxent Manor Road was sold by Roy Selke to Matthew and Elisse Gray for $575,000.