Susie Ann Gresko, 87

Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation

Harry Heller, 89

Funeral Service

Francis E. Taylor, 90

Pending

Mary Jane Hudson

Born: 3/4/1939, Died: 11/6/2009

Kathryn Harbison Dixon, 87

Memorial Service

Kathryn Harbison Dixon, 87, of Dameron, MD died November 4, 2009 in St. Mary's Nursing Center.

Born August 29, 1922 in Morganton, NC she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Harbison and Kathryn Abernathy Harbison.

Kathryn worked as a nurse in Morganton, NC before marrying Maurice Dixon and moving to St. Mary's County in 1945. As a farmer's wife, she raised 3 children, vegetable gardened, and cooked and served many meals for farm hands. Kathryn and Maurice opened Park Hall Airport on the family farm in 1954 and she managed the operation of the airport until it closed the summer of 1987.

She also opened the first fabric store in Lexington Park, MD in 1955. The Singer Company hired her to share their store space, sell fabric and sewing machines for 19 years. When the store moved, she went to work for Maryland Bank and Trust in Lexington Park, MD. She became head teller and worked there 19 years until age 72.

Kathryn is survived by her children; Sandra D. Sweikar and husband Stanley of Dameron, MD, Kathryn D. Detomasi and husband Robert of McKinney, TX and Eugene M. Dixon and wife Jacqueline of New Smyrna Beach, FL and grandchildren; Sara Yolac and husband Mehmet of New York, NY, Jennifer M. Dixon of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Brittany Dixon of Pensacola, FL.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686. Reverend John A. Ball will conduct the service. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 207, St. Mary's City, MD 20686.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Steven Vance Standish, 39

Steven Vance Standish, 39, of Great Mills, MD died November 4, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born April 24, 1970 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of  Earnest Vance Standish, Jr. and Janet  Evans Standish. He is also survived by his brother David Standish of Upper Marlboro, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Steven graduated from Chopticon High School “Class of 1988” and was an I.T. Specialist for Planned Systems International. Steve was an avid sports fan. Whether watching, playing, or coaching, he enjoyed it all, especially football, basketball, bowling and golf. He was a diehard Redskins fan, attending and tailgating who also enjoyed playing cards with his father and juggling multiple fantasy football teams. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM with Rev. Verne Haskell officiating. Inurnment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org.

Catherine V. "Kitty" Dixon, 85

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with Deacon Lou Koeniger officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Catherine V. “Kitty” Dixon, 85 of Hollywood, MD died November 4, 2009 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born April 21, 1924, in Hollywood, MD she was the daughter of the late John I. “Nace” and Annie M. Readmond Dorsey. She is survived by her daughter Mary Evelyn Dryden of Leonardtown, MD, her siblings: Shaffer Dorsey, Barbara Montgomery and Grace Davis, all of Hollywood, MD and Evelyn Armsworthy of California, MD. She is also survived by her granddaughters Trudy Wible and her husband Larry, of St. Mary’s City, MD and Wendy Fitzgerald and her husband Sean of Leonardtown MD and two great-grandchildren Tyler and Shannon Fitzgerald. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Abell and her brother William Walter Dorsey. Kitty was a bartender at the Clover Inn in Hollywood, MD for 37 years, retiring in 1987. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with Deacon Lou Koeniger officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Joe P. Dorsey, Kyle Diaz, John “J.J.” Howard, Wayne Burroughs, Joey Bean and Scottie Bean.

Eileen Vogel, 87

Eileen Vogel, 87, of Mechanicsville, MD died on November 4, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born on March 24, 1922, in Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of William R. and Jean Mair McDonald. Mrs. Vogel was a secretary at Esperanza Middle School. She has resided in this area since 1960.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Louis Joseph Vogel, sons, Douglas Vogel (Joan) of Hughesville, MD, and Gordon Vogel of Mechanicsville, MD, and grandchildren, Abby, Brian, Allison, and Melissa.

Visitation will be held from 10 am until noon on November 12, 2009, at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. A Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.

James Elmer Hooper, 76

Private

James Elmer Hooper, Jr., 76 of Lexington Park, MD died November 4, 2009 at Chesapeake Shores, Lexington Park, MD.

Born October 23, 1933 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late James E. and Elva Molly Garrison Hooper.

Mr. Hooper was a Salesman for Moe Shoe Company; he also served in the United States Navy.

Mr. Hooper is survived by his children; James Hooper, Richard Hooper, Lenora Keir, Patrick Hooper and Donna Rainey, sister, Beverly A. Pryor, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 7 nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Frederick Hooper.

Funeral Services were private.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Joseph L. "Jody" Dement, 45

Mass of Christian Burial
Jody's Life Celebration with prayer's recited at 4:00 p.m.
Joseph "Jody" Lawrence Dement, 45 of Callaway, MD, died November 3, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born February 2, 1964 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of Kenneth Dement of Callaway, MD and the late Shirley Cusic Dement.

Jody was the devoted husband of Lisa Dement of Callaway, brother of Michael, Ronald and Jeffrey Dement, also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Dement, Jr.

Jody was loved by everyone who met him. He had a big heart and enjoyed giving to others. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family and the many lives he touched while working at the Food Lion in Callaway. Jody was employed by Food Lion, many people have shared how he made a difference in their lives. He will never be forgotten for his days of umpiring softball games, taking pictures at special events and his love for the Miami Dolphins. Jody loved to work; he was always willing to work overtime. He was taken much too soon, but we know he is with his mother in heaven watching over us all.

Family will receive friends for Jody's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Face Catholic Church with Father Joseph Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be; Paul Trossbach, David Dement, Jerry Guy, Jr., Carl Bean, Tommy Jameson and Lenny Shade.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jody's memory to Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD

Bruce Mills Fisher, 80

Memorial Service St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Catonsville, MD

Bruce Mills Fisher, 80 of Catonsville, MD died on November 3, 2009 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD.

Born on April 2, 1929 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Bruce M. and Janet Mills Fisher. Mr. Fisher had resided in Catonsville for 42 years. He retired as Manager of Production Control for Lock Insulators in Baltimore. He also served in the U.S. Airforce. During 1955-1984, he enjoyed coaching little league in Catonsville.

Survived by his wife, Catherine Virginia Boughan Fisher, children, Terri Blackburn, Bruce M. and Timothy Fisher, William and Tom Thompson, sisters, Alta Stratton, Barbara Hood, Sally Cash, and eleven grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2001 Old Frederick Rd., Catonsville, MD. Rev. Schafer will be officiating. Interment Private.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.

William Lee Sorrells, 89

Memorial Services at a Later Date

Wayne Harrison Gladu, 66

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM with Michael Wilkins officiating. Inurnment will be private.

Robert Warren Tucker, 49

Robert Warren Tucker, Jr. 49 of Cobb Island, formerly of Upper Marlboro died suddenly November 3, 2009. He was self employed and had a love for football, NASCAR, and the beautiful sunsets over his little home on the Neale Sound. Born July 5, 1960, in Washington D.C., he was the son of Judith M. Ruth and stepfather, Michael Ruth of La Plata, and Robert W. Tucker and stepmother, Rena'te C. Tucker of Severn. In addition to his parents, he is survived by children Robert W. Tucker III of Bethesda, Drew R. Tucker of La Plata, and Lindsey S. Tucker of Nanjemoy, brother Steven M. Tucker of La Plata; sisters Monique J. Tucker of Crofton and Kelly E. Jones of Middletown, as well as wife Wendy S. Tucker of Nanjemoy and special friend Dawn Colandrea of Cobb Island and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2pm-6pm with prayers at 4pm at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, 211 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata where a service will be held at 11 am November 9, 2009. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the Jude House, Inc. P.O. Box 1057, La Plata, MD 20646

Edward Cleveland Rose, 72

Edward Cleveland Rose, 72 of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Suitland, MD died on November 2, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born on January 9, 1937 in Washington, he was the son of the late Clarence Marvin and Helen Mae Kemp Rose. Mr. Rose was in the Vending Industry as a Route Salesman's. He was a member of Grace Chapel Ministries. He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins, Wednesday nite dinners with his grandkids, his dog Prancer, RAW profession wrestling, and his "adopted" grandson Max the dog. Survived by his wife, Rose Marie Rose, children, Jim E. Rose and wife, Dawn, and daughter Aileen M. Rose, sisters, Sandra Hasty and Anne Rose, and two grandchildren, Brittany and Madelyn Rose. Family will receive friends to Celebrate Edward's Life on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10-11 a.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dr. C.H. Snyder. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Memory of Mr. Rose to: Grace Chapel Ministries, 29190 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD provided funeral arrangements.

Fred W. Breslin, 81

Fred W. Breslin, 81 of Leonardtown, MD and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died November 1, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Born January 12, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late William Joseph and Violet Christiana Breslin. He was the loving husband of Anne M. Breslin whom he married on October 10, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by his children; Patrick Breslin of Pennington, NJ, Michael Breslin of Woodbine, MD, Tom Breslin of Leonardtown, MD, Margaret Dunn of Troy, NY, Bill Breslin of California, MD, Nancy Powdrill of Leonardtown, MD and Joanne Jones of Leonardtown, MD, thirteen grandchildren as well as his sisters Eileen Babel of Ocean City, NJ and Alice McCaffery of Berlin, NJ. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathy Easom and his sister Anna Marie “Billie” Kogut.  A graduate of North Catholic High School of Philadelphia “Class of 1945”, Fred attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and graduated in May of 1952 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacology. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1958 and was a Pharmacist for St. Mary’s Pharmacy in Leonardtown for 37 years, retiring in August of 1989. He served in the U.S. Army from January 21, 1946 to July 20, 1947. Fred belonged to the Birthright of Southern Maryland organization and the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed fishing, playing poker with his sons and watching football. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM by Fr. John Mattingly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Barry officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be Pat Breslin, Michael Breslin, Tom Breslin, Bill Breslin, Tom Jones and Jim Easom. Contributions may be made to Birthright of Southern Maryland, Inc. P.O. Box 633, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

James "Jim" Harrison Calvert, 40

James Harrison “Jim” Calvert, 40 of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of Burke, VA, died November 1, 2009 at his residence. Born June 8, 1969, in Fairfax County, VA he was the son of Jerome R. and Virginia C. Calvert of Greenville, SC and formerly of Burke, VA. He is also survived by his sisters, Katherine E. Calvert of Harrogate, England , Virginia D.C. Marchant and her husband Thomas of Greenville, SC and as well as his niece Carolina Davies Marchant, his nephew Thomas Spencer Marchant and his aunt Patti Lieblich of Alexandria, VA as well as numerous cousins. Jim graduated from W. Springfield High School, Springfield, VA in 1987 and from George Mason University where he obtained his degree in electrical engineering in 1991. He was a Department of the Navy landing systems engineer and was devoted to the mission of the Automatic Carrier Landing Systems Group with whom he worked at Patuxent River NAS. Jim was an avid walker and enjoyed reading and travel. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at www.jdrf.org.

Christopher Eugene Cutshaw

Born: 5/21/1979, Died: 11/1/2009

Norman Herbert Thibeault

Born: 5/7/1937, Died: 10/30/2009

Olive Shadrick Ertter, 88

Funeral Service

Olive Shadrick Ertter of California, MD died October 29, 2009 at her residence.

Born January 8, 1921 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John Hebb Shadrick and Emma (Berglund) Shadrick.

Olive was a devoted member of the St. George's Episcopal Church in Valley Lee, MD, and a long time member of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America and the Daughters of the American Revolution. In her free time, Olive enjoyed geneology, travel, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Francis Ertter, Jr., whom she married on October 2, 1941 in Annapolis, MD.

Olive is survived by her two sons, Thomas John Ertter and his wife Kaye of Beaufort, SC and Robert Shadrick Ertter of Tall Timbers, MD, four grandchildren, Marianna Holloman, John Ertter, Mathew Ertter, and Sarah Ertter, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, John Francis Ertter, III.

Family received friends for Olive's Life Celebration on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the St. George's Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Lane, Valley Lee, MD where a Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Greg Syler presiding. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Robert Ertter, Thomas Ertter, Matthew Ertter, Rick Meatyard, Bruce Phinney and Bill Grant.

Contributions may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD, or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.