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Charles Henry Clements, 81(10/9/2008)
A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 2 PM - 5 PM with prayers being said at 4:00 PM. Charles Henry “Charlie” Clements, 81, of California, MD and formerly of Leonardtown, MD, died October 9, 2008 at his residence. Born January 9, 1927 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Charles Reginald and Lillian Mary Russell Clements. He was the loving husband of Agnes Louise Angle Clements whom he married on April 19, 1947 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD. He is also survived by his children Charlene Elliot and her husband Norman of California, MD, Regina Lewis of Lexington Park, Tony Clements and his wife Janet of Hollywood, MD, Earl Clements and his wife Rebecca of Fort Meyers, FL, Michael Clements and his wife Kim of Waldorf, MD, Yvonne Reintzell of Lexington Park, MD, Mark Clements and his wife Kristy of Lusby, MD, Ann Ratliff and her husband Mark of California, MD and Denise Clements of Richmond, VA as well as 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and his siblings; Walter Clements of VA, Nora Fabin of Washington, DC, John Clements of England and Patricia Niles and Maude Clements, both of TX. He was preceded in death by his daughter Margaret Ann, his granddaughter Stacey Michelle Reintzell, his great-grandson Seth Joshua Morgan and his siblings William, Joan, Paul, Scott and Albert Clements. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Charlie was a supervisor of the Department of Public Works for the U.S. Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, MD, retiring on May 31, 1975. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army from April 5, 1945 to May 19, 1946. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 4:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Jason Reintzell, Daniel Clements, Bill Jarboe, Shawn Elliot, Andrew Ratliff and Ralph Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Clements and Shay Tiger. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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Eleanor Patterson Cole, 70(10/8/2008)
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 9:00 AM in St. Anne's Angelican Catholic Church, Dent Memorial Chapel (Right next to the Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home) 29608 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 with Rt. Rev. William McClean officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mark's Cemetery, Perryville, MD at 12:00 PM. Eleanor P. “Elli” Cole, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD died October 7, 2008 in Bay View Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Born April 6, 1938 in Perryville, MD she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Jane Patterson. She was the loving wife of Richard W. Cole, Jr. whom she married on December 26, 1963 in Perryville, MD. She is also survived by her children Shannon Holley and Rick Cole both of Mechanicsville, MD and her siblings Duffy Patterson and Peggy Phillips both of Perryville, MD, Mary Schweers of Port Deposit, MD and Sue Morningstar of Ijamsville, MD and two granddaughters Megan and Nicole. Mrs. Cole graduated from Wilmington High School in DE, Class of 1956 and Capitol City School of Nursing, Class of 1964 where she received her RN Degree. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 2002 from Waldorf, MD and was employed at Civista Hospital, LaPlata, MD for 20 years retiring in 2000. She belonged to St. Anne’s Church in Charlotte Hall, MD and enjoyed visiting with her two granddaughters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 9:00 AM in St. Anne’s Anglican Catholic Church, Charlotte Hall, MD with Rt. Rev. William McClean officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mark’s Cemetery, Perryville, MD.
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Joseph John Garrity, 87(10/8/2008)
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Brian Patrick Abell, 36(10/8/2008)
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Viewing/Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. Brian Patrick “Tadpoll” Abell, 36, of Hollywood, MD died suddenly on October 8, 2008 at Jude House in Bel Alton, MD. He was born May 20, 1972 in Leonardtown, MD to Joseph Kenneth and Ann Marie Miedzinski Abell, Sr. of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his wife Lisa Marie Hemler Abell, his brothers Joseph Kenneth Abell, Jr. and Vickie Tippett and David Allen Abell and his wife Bitsy, all of Hollywood, MD as well as his niece Jessica L. Abell of Leonardtown, MD and his nephew Matthew D. Abell of Hollywood, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Brian attended Leonardtown High School and was a house painter for different companies in St. Mary’s County. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed by many. He was very active in his Bible Studies as he worked toward his recovery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shannon Gatton, Joey Lacey, Benny Johnson, Jamie Tippett, Brian Wilson and Robbie Miedzinksi. Honorary pallbearers will be Jessica L. Abell and Matthew D. Abell.
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David Scott Bennett, 49(10/7/2008)
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating and Pastor Elbert W. Colston co-officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. David “Scott” Bennett, 49, of Ridge, MD formerly of Valley Lee, MD died October 7, 2008 in Ridge, MD. Born July 8, 1959 in Olathe, KS he was the son of Donald and Clara “Sandy” Bennett of Waynesboro, VA. He is survived by his ex-wife Denise Lang Bennett whom he married in St. Michael’s Church, Ridge, MD; children: Joshua Bennett and Melissa Bennett both Valley Lee, MD and sister: Donna Wagner of California, MD. Scott graduated from Great Mills High School Class of 1977. He worked as a draftsman and enjoyed deer hunting. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 10, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating and Pastor Elbert W. Colston co-officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be James Shaw, James Wagner, David Sides, Richard Lang, Jacob Lang and Wayne Wiley. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Steven Lang, Lucas Lang and Jay Amadio.
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Samuel Boothe Vallandingham, 78(10/7/2008)
Mass of Christian Burial Born September 10, 1930, he was the son of the late Claude I. Vallandingham and Mary Virginia Curley Davidson. He served four years in the Air Force during the Korean War and 34 years of civil service for the Public Works Department at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Sam was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking, life on the water, spending time with his family, and supporting his brother firemen. In his retirement years, he found great pleasure spending time with his wife, Peggy, in Pigeon Forge, TN; their home away from home. He was a lifetime member with 58 years of dedicated service to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, having served the positions of Chief, President, Engineer and Board of Directors member. Samuel is survived by his spouse and soul mate, Margaret A. Carroll Vallandingham, whom he married on December 5, 1953 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ridge, MD; five children, Debra J. Raley (Don) of Ridge, MD; Dale Vallandingham (Ronnie) of St. Inigoes, MD; Cheryl A. Ridgell (Tony) of Ridge, MD; Carol L. Zeien (Don) of Dysart, IA; Dawn A. Gatton (Peanut) of Ridge, MD; a brother, James C. Vallandingham (Betty) of Waldorf, MD; 11 grandchildren, Scott Raley, Tara Brabenec, Justin Raley, Candice Vallandingham, Bo Vallandingham, Heather Smith, Amy Moore, Chandler Zeien, Camden Zeien, Logan Gatton and Tyler Gatton; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jocelyn Raley and Jesse Smith. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 10, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Monsignor Maurice O'Connell as the celebrant. Pallbearers will be Don Raley, Tony Ridgell, Don Zeien, Peanut Gatton, Scott Raley and Bo Vallandingham. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Raley, Tyler Gatton and members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 520, Ridge, MD, 20680; or Mike's Food Fund, 21310C Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. |
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Lisa Ann O'Neill, 29(10/7/2008)
Mass of Christian Burial Born on September 24, 1979 in Lakewood, NJ, she is the daughter of Joseph & Joyce O'Neill. Lisa was a special education graduate of Thomas Stone High School in 2000. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Laura, and brother-in-law, Shawn O'Neil of New Market, MD; grandmothers, Sally O'Neill of Bayville, NJ and Josephine Venezzio of Beachwood, NJ, and also by many aunts, uncles, family, and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A prayer service will be held at 4:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held, Monday, October 13, 2008 at 10:00AM at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, Benedict, MD. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Bryantown, MD Memorial contributions may be made to: Deborah Hospital Foundation, 20 Pine Mill Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 and/or Benedict Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 303, Benedict, MD 20612. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home. |
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Celeste Lorraine Branyan55, St. Leonard, MDBorn: 11/24/1952, Died: 10/6/2008
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Celeste Lorraine Branyan, 55, of St. Leonard, MD, passed away at home on October 6, 2008. Born November 24, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late George F. and Zella Colburn Rickert. She loved life, the Rennaisance Festival, collecting faeries and most of all being with her family. Celeste and her husband John Earl Branyan have been a resident of St. Leonard for 32 years, where they raised their three children; Eric G. Branyan and his wife Emily of Sterling VA, Colin E. Branyan and his wife Michelle of Owings Mills, MD and Jaime Branyan of Middle River, MD. Sister of Arnold G. Rickert and his wife Shirley of Madison, TN and the late Randall C. Rickert, she is also survived by her two grandchildren, Liam C. Branyan and Anthony M. Lovecchio. The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Friday October 10, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM where funeral services will be held on Saturday October 11, 2008 at 2 P.M. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD Memorial contributions may be made to either Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678. |
Robert Allen Nash, 83(10/5/2008)
Mass of Christian Burial Born July 2, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late George Nash and Phyllis Rollison Nash. He was the husband of Carroll Anne Underwood Nash whom he married on November 16, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana. Robert attended Ohio State University where he majored in geology. He served in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1966 after 20 years of service. While in the Navy during WWII, he was a tail gunner in the Pacific attached to various torpedo squadrons. He served aboard the USS Steamer Bay and the USS Altamaha, and was awarded five good conduct medals, American Victory WWII, Philippine Liberation and Asiatic Pacific Medals. Subsequent to his Navy career, he worked for the Navy Research Lab in Washington, DC and for NOAA at Patuxent River, MD from which he retired in 1977. He was a member of the BPOE, 2092 Fleet Reserve and former member of the Board of the American Cancer Society. He was a volunteer for "Meals on Wheels" and the "Road to Recovery". In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his sister, Jeanne Edmond of Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Thomas Arthur Nash. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. |
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Robert Allen Nash, 83(10/5/2008)
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Margaret Ellen Hall, 51(10/5/2008)
Funeral Service Born February 19, 1957, she was the daughter of Elnora (Roberts) Branson and the late Irvin J. Branson, Sr. She worked as a paralegal for the U.S. Government for twenty nine years. Margaret is survived by her husband, James Leroy Hall, Sr. whom she married on August 1, 1995, children; Chandra D. Hall, Krista R. Hall, and Shantell L. Hall, step-children; Sheronda Sciber (Pat), James Leroy Hall, Sr., and Kimberly M. Green (Mike) all of Lexington Park, MD, siblings; John H. Branson, Stacey L. Branson, and Vernon T. Branson (Yvette) of Abell, MD, Joyce Smith (Odell) of Woodbridge, VA, Otho M. Branson of Fort Washington, MD and Irvin J. Branson, Jr. (Constance) of Chaptico, MD, and ten grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. by Thomas Bart Timothy Hall of the Whole Heart Deliverance Church located in Calvert County, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangments by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. |
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Stephen Stanley Danielowich, 61(10/2/2008)
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 6, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. Stephen “Steve” Danielowich, 61, of Hollywood, MD and formerly of River Head, Long Island, died October 2, 2008 at Prince George’s Hospital. Born November 8, 1946 in Green Port, Long Island, he was the son of the late Stanley Lewis and Rose Helen Danielowich. He was the loving husband of Ann Marie Danielowich whom he married on April 13, 1975 in St. John’s Church, Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his brother Stanley Danielowich of Clearwater, FL. He was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Danielowich. He was a Senior Engineer for Eagle Systems and was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from Oct. 1, 1964 – Nov. 7, 1967. While in the Navy, he was stationed at Cecil Field, FL and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 6, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be held at 7:00 PM with Knights of Columbus Prayers at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Hazel, Scott Smith, John Francis Smith, Jimmer Gardiner, Rob Martin and Jay Johnson. Contributions may be made to St. John’s Building Fund, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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Everett Gerard "Bud" Gibson, 84(10/2/2008)
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the funeral home where prayers will be said 3:00 PM. Everett Gerard “Bud” Gibson passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home on Thursday, October 2, 2008 after fighting a long but losing battle against pulmonary fibrosis. Born in Coatesville, PA on October 22 1923 to the late Everett Earl and Isabelle Agnes (Bernard) Gibson, his family moved to Sparrows Point, Maryland in 1936. After graduating from Sparrows Point High School in 1941, Bud enlisted in the Navy on July 16th. While in the Navy he participated in the atomic bomb test on Bikini atoll in the Pacific and made a winter run to Murmansk, Russia during the war in the Atlantic. He was a life member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans and of Branch #93 of the Fleet Reserve Association. He held ratings of Signalman, Quartermaster and Electronic Technician before retiring from the Navy in August of 1961 as a Chief Petty Officer (CPO). Following his retirement he worked in Baltimore for a year before moving in 1962 to Lexington Park, MD to work for Civil Service at Webster Field. After retiring from Civil Service in October, 1983 he worked for various contractors before taking full retirement in October 1992. Bud called bingo at Little Flower School for close to 40 years. He was predeceased by his parents, his identical twin Richard and an infant daughter Laura Marie. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Catherine “Cassie”, his son Gerard and his wife Caryl of Edgewater, MD, daughters Sharon Holliday and her husband Michael of Lusby, MD, Gail Raley of Lexington Park, MD and Nancy Hess and her husband Robert of Newark Valley, NY and his furry grand-dog Kiwi. He is also survived by his older brother William Gibson and his wife Margaret of Dundalk, MD and his sister-in-law Bonnie Gibson of Salisbury, MD. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Mark and Tara Snyder, Regan (Hess) Michaels and her husband Bob, Miranda Snyder and her fiancé Gregory Shade, Catherine and Benjamin Raley and two step-grandchildren Jessica and Teddie Hitt as well as one great-granddaughter Kyla Michaels. Special thanks to Bonny Lampo for helping Bud and his family in their time of need. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerard Gibson, Robert Hess, Greg Shade, Ben Raley, Vincent Gibson and Pat Hunt. Preston Rose will be an honorary pallbearer.
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Mary Elizabeth Hill, 64(10/2/2008)
She was born February 23, 1944 in LaPlata, Maryland to the late Lillian Norris Sterbanis and Andrew "Cherry" Norris. She was raised on Cobb Island. Mary graduated from LaPlata High School in 1962 where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Henry Lee Hill on September 23, 1962. She lived in Charlotte Hall for the past 30 years. She was a member of NARFE and AARP. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Henry Hill of Charlotte Hall, Maryland; daughter, Kelli H. Goldsborough and her husband Joseph E. Goldsborough of Mechanicsville, Maryland; 4 grandchildren, Shirley, Marty, Kasie and Kyra of Mechanicsville, Maryland; sisters, Ann Oliver (Merle) of Waldorf, Maryland; Jean Carder of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Lillian Perk of Tennessee and good friend, Danny Jenkins of Lexington, South Carolina. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Norris. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD from 2:00 - 5:00PM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be Arnold Goldsborough, Bill Goldsborough, Joe Goldsborough, Jimmy Oliver, Jimmy Hill and Robbie Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Douglas, J.R. Smith, Al Mills and Danny Jenkins. Memorial contributions can be sent to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; Mechanicsville Volunteer Resque Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD,20650 |
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Charles Alexander Duffy, 91(10/2/2008)
Mass of Christian Burial Born in Salisbury, Maryland on July 27, 1917 he was the son of the late Walter T. Duffy and Florence Malone. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he had a very long and distinguished career as a Sales Executive in the frozen food industry. After retiring at the age of 65, he served as a volunteer for many years, until his health prevented him from doing so. His wife, Philomena Taglianetti, whom he married on February 11, 1954 in Baltimore, preceded him in death in 2003. Charles was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Louise Burns of Philadelphia, PA and Nellie Thomas of Lolo, Montana. He is survived by his daughter, Jeanne Marie Birrane, and son-in-law, Robert C. Birrane of Leonardtown. Charles is also survived by one grandson, Kristian Alexander Birrane and his wife, Heather of Pasadena, Maryland, and one granddaughter, Robyn Birrane Warner and her husband, Andrew of Lexington Park, Maryland. Charles was the most cheerful and affectionate man who was loved dearly by his family and by his many friends. He especially loved his daughter and they had a very close bond. Family was everything to Charles and he showed this throughout his long life by his unselfish acts of kindness. He was a joy to everyone whose lives he touched; always able to put a smile on your face no matter what the circumstances. Charles touched lives and made friends wherever he went. He was recently honored as a "Hometown Hero" at Bayside Nursing Center "Hall of Fame" where he was presented for a life well-lived through his military service to his country, and years of community service. He will be missed by both his family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Charles Duffy's Life Celebration on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown. Interment will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD |
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Walter Elmer Raum, 74(10/2/2008)
Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late John Arthur and Leta Mae Atwell Raum and grew up in North West, DC. His parents met and worked for Bell Telephone in the city. Walter graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1952 and met his wife of 53 years, the former Romayne Mae Orloski when they were attending the University of Maryland at College Park. He was a member of the Alpha Gamma RHO fraternity and graduated 1957 with a degree in Agronomy. Walter also earned his Masters in Environmental Health from John's Hopkins in 1975. Walter loved farming the land and nature and worked on farms in and around the Washington/Baltimore area for a couple of years, before settling in St. Mary's County. He worked for George Clark at Leonardtown Dairy before buying farm land in Leonardtown and taking a job with the State of Maryland as a Health Inspector. On his family farm he raised tobacco, grains, vegetables and hay and tended livestock (including sheep, cattle and feeder pigs). Walter retired from the State of Maryland after 26 years as the Director of Environmental Health and happily spent his last 20 years farming. Through that time, he and his wife took great effort to include his grand children in activities on the family farm and to nurture each grandchild's individuality and responsibility. Walter is survived by his wife Romayne O. Raum, his son Wendell Raum (married to the former Joyce Karen Larrabee), and his daughter Cheryl Romayne Pinkerton (married to Kevin Pinkerton) who all reside in Leonardtown. His grandchildren include David Benjamin Raum, Leland Michael Raum, Hannah Elizabeth Pinkerton, Abraham Daniel Raum and Eli Harlan Pinkerton. Walter's Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House c/o Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. |
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Skyler Anne Thompson, 0(10/1/2008)
Funeral Service Born July 23, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Shauna Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD. Skyler is also survived by her Grandparents; Joseph W. Thompson, Jr. and Artie Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD, Aunt; Amanda Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD and Uncle; Mark Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD; Great-grandparents John and Henrietta Erskine of Mechanicsville, MD, Great-grandfather Joseph W. Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD, great-grandfather Iva Ray Wall of Cabot Arkansas and god-father, John R. Guy, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD. Funeral Services were held on October 4, 2008 in the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mel Grover of Lexington Park United Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in Sklyer's memory may be made to NICU c/o John's Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287 |
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Ruth Richards Stirling, 90(10/1/2008)
Born November 23, 1917 in Lawndale, North Carolina she was the daughter of the late William Richards and Mary Wallace Richards. Mrs. Stirling was predeceased by her two husbands: William H. " Ned " Williams of Lawndale, NC in 1957 and James Stirling of Fort Washington, MD in 1989. Mrs. Stirling is survived by three sons; James Stirling and his wife Barbara of St. Inigoes, MD, Allen Stirling and his wife Linda of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Andrew Stirling of Mechanicsville, MD. Also survived by four grandchildren: Laura Stirling of Auburn, AL, LTJG Mark Stirling, U.S. Navy, Robert Stirling and James Stirling both of Mechanicsville, MD and great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by one sister Irene Martin and three brothers Garland Richards, Thomas Richards and Bill Richards. Family will received friends on Monday, October 6, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Stamey Funeral Home, 846 E Stagecoach Trail, Fallston, NC 28042. A Funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fallston Baptist Church, Fallston, NC. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, NC. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Local Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. |
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Blake Alexander Shubert19, St. Leonard, MarylandBorn: 6/30/1989, Died: 10/1/2008
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Blake Alexander Shubert, 19, of St. Leonard, Maryland, died October 1, 2008 at Johns Hopkins Hospital from complications of cystic fibrosis. He was born June 30, 1989 in Hartford Connecticut, and lived in Hebron, Connecticut before moving to Calvert County in 1990. Blake, a sophomore at the University of Maryland at College Park, was living his dream of being a Terp and he loved attending football and soccer games. A 2007 graduate of Patuxent High School, Blake was a four-year member of the soccer program and a proud member of the Panthers' 2006 SMAC championship team. He was also a four-year member of the lacrosse team and participated on the swim team for two years. He loved spending time with his friends and family, and was a role model to others dealing with adversity. His friends will remember him for his enthusiastic positive attitude, his inquisitive nature, and his sense of humor and ability to make people laugh. Blake lived his short life to the fullest, enjoying fishing, surfing, snowboarding and singing in a band with his friends. Blake is survived by his parents, Mark A. Shubert of St. Leonard, Pamela G. Shubert of Rockville, brother Jeffrey A. Shubert of St. Leonard, grandparents Leonora Shubert, Ellen Gallagher, and Harry Eby, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandfather, Allen E. Shubert, predeceased him. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Center, attn: Dr. Peter Mogayzel, 200 N. Wolfe St., Suite 3075, Baltimore, MD 21287. |
Margaret Smith Ware, 78(9/30/2008)
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