Carol T. Johnson

Carol T. Johnson, 68, of Poolesville, MD, on April 7, 2013.
She was the loving wife of Roy E. Johnson.
Surviving besides her husband is one daughter, Valerie Choinski and husband Bill; three sons, Christopher, Andrew and Brian; one grandson, Connor Choinski and two sisters-in-law, Patricia McDermott and Angelina Johnson.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday April 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 17230 Tom Fox Rd., Poolesville, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday April 10 at 11 AM.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, New York on Saturday April 13.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ASPCA (humanesociety.org).

 

 

Una F. Harner

Mrs Una Fitzwater Harner, 84 formerly of Boyds, Maryland passed quietly on April 2, 2013, surrounded by family at her home in Frederick, Maryland.
She was the wife of the late Charles Melvin Harner, of Boyds, Maryland.
Born June 13, 1928, in Goshen, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Beulah Fitzwater.
She graduated from Poolesville High School in 1946. After 26 years of service, she retired as Postmaster of Boyds Post Office in 1991. She was a charter member of Greenridge Baptist Church in Clarksburg, Maryland. She loved her flower gardens, and watching the Redskins and Nationals games. Her interests included crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and being with her family.
She is survived by her seven children Charles Melvin Harner, Jr. and wife Hany, of Boyds; Kathie Robinson of Salisbury; Dinah Wynne and husband Eddie, of Adamstown; Terry Harner of Boyds; Robin Roberson and husband Larry, of Adamstown; Amanda Bodmer and husband Mike, of West Virginia; and Melissa Harner of Frederick, thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, sisters, Carolyn Freed, of Germantown, and Curry Harding of Indiana, and brothers David of Virginia; and Dennis of Poolesville.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers, Willard, Kenneth, Upton, sisters Dessie Fitzwater, Velma (Betsy) Fraley, Geraldine Stark and Wilma Whitworth.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday April 5 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com), where funeral services will be held on Saturday April 6 at 10 am.
Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, Maryland.
A reception will be held at the Boyds Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to World Vision or the American Heart Association.

 

 

Beverly A. Pickrell

Beverly Ann Pickrell, age 64, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on March 27, 2013 at the Kline Hospice House where she was surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Paxton Earl Pickrell. The couple was wed October 6, 1971. Born on August 8, 1948 in Monarch, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John Mick Wilson and Bertha Elenor Bobbs Wilson. Beverly graduated from Dunbar Township High School in 1966. She worked as a dietary aid at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, MD and later at Lorien Assisted Living in Mount Airy, MD. She was an avid baker and enjoyed dining out at restaurants in the Frederick area with her husband. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time outdoors with her daughter and three cats. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. in Mount Airy. She will be remembered for her unconditional kindness to others.
Surviving in addition to her husband are: her daughter Christina Lynn Pickrell of Baltimore; sister and brother Iva Mae D'Auria and Robert Wilson of Dunbar, PA; nieces and nephews Rick D'Auria, John J. Wilson, Lee Wilson, Brian Wilson, Jeffrey Sun, and Justina Sun; and numerous grand-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings John "Jack" Wilson, LeRoy Wilson, Howard "Pep" Wilson, and Barbara Wilson; brother-in-laws Edward Kingston Pickrell and Francis D'Auria; and sister-in-law Eileen Wilson. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013, from 1-3 PM and 6-8PM at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD 20838 (hiltonfh.com), where funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Rev. Ednie Merritt and Randy Gilliam will officiate. Interment will follow at Leeds Manor Cemetery in Hume, VA. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Beverly's name to the American Cancer Society. (cancer.org)

 

 

Jean Carolyn White

Jean Carolyn White, Dickerson, MD, went to be with her Lord on March 23, 2013. She was the wife of the late Herbert E. White. Born on December 1, 1928 in San Mateo, CA, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Lelah Buster.
Jean enjoyed gardening, rug hooking and nature. She loved to stay at the cabin in West Virginia that the family built in the 1970's. When her children got older, Jean was able to put her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine she earned from the University of Pennsylvania to work.
Surviving are her five children, James (Stephanie) of Upper Marlboro, Stephen (Onor) of Hayward, CA, Henry Theodore of Poolesville, Mary Ann Clem (Wesley) of Poolesville, John (Karen) of Oakland, CA; five grandchildren, Tabitha, Tiffany, Rachel, Clarissa, Herbie; and one great grandson, Nathan.
The family will be receiving friends on Monday April 1 from 6-8 pm at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday April 2 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville.
Interment will follow in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

 

George F. Pezdirtz, III

George F. Pezdirtz III, 55, of Gaithersburg, MD went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2013. He was born in South Bend, IN on April 28, 1957 and preceded in death by his mother, Mary Pezdirtz Battcock. He is survived by his father, George F. Pezdirtz, Jr., his beloved wife, Linda, son, Micah, daughter, Lillian Servat and grandson Miguel Servat Jr., as well as his sisters: Kathryn Stokes, Spanda Johnson, Michele Cumming, and Barbara McLendon, and stepmother Catherine and her children, Lincoln and Karen Davis.
George studied computer science at University of Maryland and Biblical Studies at Washington Bible College. For a time he worked in Pest Management. Later he owned and operated his own food services company. More recently he worked in the field of transportation for computer graphics and for handicap transport. George was known for his deep love of family and life. He had a calling to help those in need of encouragement and comfort. His many interests and work reflected his strong spiritual life.
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday March 27 from 10 - 11 A.M. at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD.
Funeral services will be held following the visitation at 12 noon at the Cedarbrook Community Church, 23700 Stringtown Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Church cemetery, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD.

 

 

Tracie L. Fisher

Passed away suddenly on March 14. She was the beloved wife of William Fisher; mother of Ashley Escolas (Jamie) and Meagan Hardy; grandmother of Kylie and Andrew; sister of Scott Randles and a host of relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends on March 20 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD. Private burial.

 

 

Eugene A. Hanlon

On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Gene Hanlon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in Clarksburg, MD. For over 46 years, Gene was the beloved husband of Eileen Hanlon, and much-loved father of Patrick Hanlon, Bridget Plitt, Sean Hanlon, and Brian Hanlon. Mr. Hanlon was also a proud grandfather of five; Chloe, Joey, Claire, Katharine, and Jessica Hanlon. Mr. Hanlon was an accomplished artist and published cartoonist. He also taught math, science, and OJT curricula in Montgomery County, MD for over 30 years. While teaching, he also coached numerous state championship track and field teams for Gaithersburg High School. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, artwork, big heart, devotion to God, and his deep and enduring Catholic faith. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD (stmaryonline.com) on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will follow the mass and graveside blessing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holy Cross Hospital Hospice (holycrosshealth.org/hospice).

 

Kevin Staten

Kevin Staten, 50, loving husband, father, friend and musician, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2013. He was born in 1963 in Washington, DC and was the son of the late Dean and Helen M. Staten.
Kevin is survived by his wife Elizabeth A. Staten; sons Michael A. and Benjamin T. Staten; his brother George Staten and his faithful companions, Yim and Jack.
Visitation will be held on Friday March 8, 2013, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., with a time of sharing memories at 7:00 p.m., at the Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, 17230 Tom Fox Ave., Poolesville, MD 20837, where funeral services will be held Saturday March 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The family will be receiving friends starting at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org)

 

 

Mark C. Hough

Mark C. Hough, 53, of Dickerson, MD died suddenly on Saturday February 23, 2013.
Born on June 1, 1959, in Bethesda, he was the son of Jasper F. and Doris (Warfield) Hough.
Mark will be missed and remembered by his many friends locally, and in the motorcycle racing community. A 1977 graduate of Poolesville High School, Mark was in business for himself for many years before becoming the driver for American Honda Racing. He drove for 8 years to motorcross and supercross races all across the country. He loved every aspect of motorcycling.
Mark was currently employed by Gaithersburg Equipment Company. He also enjoyed restoring his Kenworth tractor / trailer.
Mark was easy going and made friends easily. He got along with everyone and made a positive impression everywhere he went.
Surviving besides his parents is one brother, Mike Hough and wife Eleanor of Adamstown; one sister, Sue Helmick and husband Mike of Jefferson; two nephews, Walter Hough of Adamstown, Zach Helmick of Jefferson; one niece, Amy Cole and husband Tony of Martinsburg, WV; one great niece, Jaden Hough and his uncle, Forest Hough of Dickerson.
Mark was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the Harley Owners Group.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday March 1 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, where funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday March 2.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org)

 

 

 

Frances E. Stovicek

Frances E. Stovicek, 27, of Montgomery Village, MD, on February 19, 2013.
The family will be receiving friends on Monday March 4 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday March 5 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, Maryland 20855.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Fran's name to either the Montgomery County Humane Society, , Harrison House-VA, , or a charity of your choice.

 

 

Jon Thomas Dols

Jon Thomas Dols, 74, of Taneytown, MD, went to be home with the Lord suddenly on February 13, 2012.
He was the husband of Rev. Patricia C. Dols.
Surviving besides his wife are his six children, Kevin Dols (Sharon), Kristine Fessenden (Eric), Michelle Bassani (Bobby), Billie Moynihan, Charlie Klinck, David Klinck (Felicia) and twelve grandchildren, Joseph, Benjamin, Jocelyne, Bobby Jr., Tony, Devon, Dylan, Roger, Christi, Stefan, Aidan, and Danny.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday February 17 from 1-3 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville (hiltonfh.com).
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday February 18 at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville, MD.
Interment will take place at 1:30 pm in Emmanuel United Methodist Church Cemetery at 10755 Scaggsville Rd., Laurel, MD 20723
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Tom's name to: Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, 311 Laurel Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707. Please make checks out to "Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc" or FISH of Laurel, Inc., Elizabeth House, P.O. Box 36, Laurel, MD 20725-0036

 

 

Carlton E. Johnson, Sr.

Carlton E. Johnson, Sr., 83, of Comus, died on February 13, 2013 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick.
He was the loving husband of the late Thelma E. Johnson.
Born on November 18, 1929, in Comus, he was the son of the late Ernest and Carrie (Nichols) Johnson.
Surviving are his three sons, Carlton Johnson, Jr. (Bonnie), Kyle Johnson (Debbie), Duane Johnson (Shirley); one sister, Shirley Lawson; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday February 17 from 6-9 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville (hiltonfh.com).
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday February 18 at the Clarksburg United Methodist Church, 23425 Spire Street, Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the church in Carlton's name.

 

William Fred Shupe

William Fred Shupe, 82, of Frederick, formerly of Dickerson, died on February 8, 2013.
He was the loving husband of Margaret Shupe.
Born on September 8, 1930, in Rich Valley, VA, he was the son of the late Jessie and Mattie (Myers) Shupe.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Nina Ostrawski, Debra Short; two stepsons, John and Randall Jones; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Fred was preceded in death by two sons, Tony and Bill Shupe and all of his siblings.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday February 12 from 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville (hiltonfh.com), where funeral services will be held on Wednesday February 13 at 11 am. A cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made in Fred's name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 (www.cancer.org)

 

 

Samuel F. "Pete" Belcher

Samuel F. "Pete" Belcher, 87, of Dickerson, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday February 2, 2013.
He was the husband of the late Alberta Mary "Birdie" (Dodson) Belcher who died in 1965.
Born on July 10, 1925, in Bluefield, VA, he was the son of the late James Walter and Mattie (Neal) Belcher.
Pete was a decorated WWII Veteran, receiving the Purple Heart. He was a lifelong resident of Dickerson and worked for many years with Roberson Plumbing.
Surviving are his children, Wanda Burt of Buckeystown, Samuel J. Belcher of Frederick, Barbara Lee Scott of Frederick, Claude T. Belcher and wife Donna of Dickerson, Jeannye Hungerford of Frederick; one sister, Barbara J. Lamb and husband Carroll of Gettysburg, PA; nine grandchildren, Tyler, Eric, John, Brittany, Lori, Barbara, Billy, Mike, Katie Jo; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pete was preceded in death by three brothers, James H., Donald Lee and Claude Belcher.
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday February 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville where funeral services will be held on Thursday February 7 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.

 

 

 

Russell G. West

Russell G. West, 79, of Poolesville, MD died on Saturday February 2, 2013 at the Heartfield Assisted Living in Frederick, MD.
He was the husband of the late Sharlene Hollandsworth West.
Born on October 19, 1933 in Topeka, Virginia, he was the son of the late Zebrum and Lillie (Leith) West.
Surviving are his two daughters, Kathy Cody and husband Ed of Poolesville, Karen West Williams of Dickerson, MD; two grandsons, Brian and Jason Cody (Tiffany) both of Poolesville;
three sisters, Iva Powell (John), Ruby Burnett (Clayton) both of Danville, VA, Ilene Hooker (Lloyd) of Meadows of Dan, VA.
Russell was preceded in death by one grandson, Kelly O. Williams, III, two sisters, Lydia and June Pratt and two brothers Marvin and Advil West.
Russell was a member of the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows #97 Poolesville Lodge and a member of the Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday February 5 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday February 6 at the Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville, MD 20837.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Russell's name to the Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, "Memorial Fund".

 

 

 

Charles "Pete" U. Eader

Charles "Pete" U. Eader, 97, of Woodbine, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday January 26, 2013.
He was the husband of the late Ethel L. Eader.
Born on February 17, 1915 in Bucklodge, MD he was the son of the late Archie and Margaret (Gardner) Eader.
Surviving are four children, Charles, Robert and James Eader, Joyce Sexton; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Pete was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Cornett and all twelve of his siblings.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday January 29 from 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt 109), Barnesville (hiltonfh.com) where funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday January 30. Pastor Sandra Hamby and Loren Fetty of Lighthouse Ministries in Mt. Airy will officiate the services.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.

 

 

Marjorie (Bitsy) Marvin Brown (Age 77)

Departed this life on January 12, 2013 in the loving care of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Brown for over 56 years and the loving and caring mother of sons James E. Brown (Poolesville, MD), Timothy W. Brown (Los Angeles, CA), and Matthew W. Brown (New Market, MD). She is also survived by her loving and caring sisters Patricia Arntson (and husband Steve) and Judy Majors, four loving grandchildren (Jess, Tucker, Dianna, and Andy), and an extended family of loving brother and sister-in-laws (Imogene and Skip McClung), daughters-in-law (Gabi Jacob, Eva Perez, Gail Brown), step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends, including her care-givers and buddies (Norma Haas, Patty Diller, and Sherri Wilcom) and her friends at the Red Hat Society. Special thanks go out to those who helped to take care of mom during her last days, including the techs and nurses in the 2C Hospice/Oncology Unit at Frederick Memorial Hospital. "Mom" passed with the same dignity and love in which she led her life.
A memorial and celebration of the life of Marge Brown will be held on Saturday January 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM with reception to follow at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 South Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Interment will be held in a private ceremony on Sunday (January 20) at National Memorial Park in Falls Church VA. In lieu of flowers donations can and should be made to Hospice of Frederick County or to the Calvary United Methodist Church of Mount Airy MD.

"Light as summer air
Taking flight to find her love
Laughter sounds so sweet."
--------A haiku by Tim Brown

 

 

Walter R. "Bud" Gibson, Sr.

Walter R. "Bud" Gibson, Sr., 76, of Ijamsville, formerly of Wheaton, died on January 11, 2013.
He was the husband of Carolyn Gibson.
Born on October 9, 1936 in Dickerson, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Jessie (Poole) Gibson.
Surviving besides his wife are his children, Michelle I. Williams (Jason), W. Raymond Gibson, Jr. (Candi), Lisa Daffan, Lesley and Richard Gibson; one sister, Irene Dixon; one brother, E. Michael Gibson and three grandchildren, Cheyanne, Wyatt and Morgan.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Claude "Hoot", Lawrence "Fritz", Robert and David Gibson.
The family will be receiving friends on Monday January 14 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt 109), Barnesville. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday January 15 at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Rd., Poolesville.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wilson Health Care Center (Asbury Methodist Village), Alzheimer's Association, or the American Heart Association.

 

 

Mary E. Bucheimer-Menter

Mary Elizabeth Menter, 52, of Dickerson, MD died on January 9, 2013.
Born May 14, 1960, she was the daughter of George E. Bucheimer and the late Mary (Atwood) Bucheimer.
Surviving is one daughter, Destiny Autumn Orion Baily; one brother, Michael Preston Bucheimer; two granddaughters, Harmony Brielle Boyce, Ava J Ray Seals and one grandson, Davis Sheperd Seals.
Mary was also preceded in death by one brother, George E. Bucheimer.
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday January 16 from 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt 109), Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the International Lymes and Associated Diseases Society, ILADEF, P.O. Box 341461 Bethesda, Maryland 20827-1461 in memory of Mary Bucheimer-Mentor.

 

 

Jeffrey Banana

Jeffrey Banana, 46, of Las Vegas, NV.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.

 

 

Elmer S. Bell

Elmer Stanley Bell passed away on Tuesday, January 9th, 2013 with his family in Poolesville, MD. Elmer was a resident of Plantation Park in Frankford, DE and also at the Atlantic Shores Nursing Home in Millsboro, DE. Elmer was the loving husband of Elaine Augustin Bell who passed away on July 21, 2011 in Millsboro, DE. Born on March 16, 1925 in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of Elmer Fred Gaska and Lorna Holt Meade. He was formerly married to Carole Crosby Bell of Los Angeles, CA and Sumter, SC. Elmer often went by his middle name "Stan". Elmer served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1945. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Chapman University in Orange, CA. An accountant by profession, he worked for various firms in the Los Angeles area, the US Government in Washington DC and for the town of Bethany Beach, DE. He was an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America and the Lions Club. Hobbies included deep sea fishing, model airplanes and baseball. He sang in the church choir, and was an avid gardener. He attended Community Lutheran Church in Omar, DE. He is survived by his brother Roy Bell of Los Angeles, CA, his son Douglas Bell of Poolesville, MD, and his daughters Robin Williams of Sumter SC and Kathleen Teff of Simsbury, CT. Grand children include Sarah Bell and Douglas Bell, Jr. of Poolesville, MD, Christopher Williams of West Columbia, SC, Courtney Williams of Sumter, SC, Ryan Crosby of Boston, MA, Ashley Carlson of Adrian, MI and Adam Teff of Simsbury, CT. He will be missed.

 

Minnie R. Yokley

Minnie R. Yokley, 87, of Mt. Airy, died on January 6, 2013 at the Carroll County Hospital in Westminster.
She was the wife of the late James Yokley.
Born on August 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Townsend and Minnie (Murphy) Page.
Surviving are her children, Sue King of WV, Norma Spencer of Mt. Airy, Phyllis Lewis and husband Brendan of Mt. Airy, Mike Yokley of Waynesboro, PA, Shirley Yokley of Hagerstown, Bruce Yokley of Waldorf, Bob Yokley and wife Pat of Germantown, Tom Yokley and wife Joan of Iowa, Darlene Yokley of Hagerstown; one sister, Mary Mills of Waldorf; 25 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by one son, Morris Yokley and two sisters Betty and Gladys.
Minnie love flowers and gardening, loved her family and others. She would go without if it meant helping someone.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday January 9 from 5-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD, where funeral services will be held on Thursday January 10 at 11am.
Interment will follow in Boyds Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Boyds, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 (alz.org)

 

 

Michael S. Poe

Michael S. Poe, 23, of Clarksburg, MD on January 1, 2013.
Born on April 14, 1989 he was the son of Steven and Leslie Poe.
Also surviving are his two brothers, Matthew and Mitchell, paternal grandparents, Bob and Gayle Poe of Warrenton, VA and maternal grandmother, Janet Curtis of Alexandria, VA
He will also be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Frank Curtis.
The family will be receiving friends on Monday January 7 from 4-8 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD 20838 where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday January 8.
Interment will follow the Mass in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Haiti Twinning Mission (www.st-josephs-haiti.com)

 

 

Denise M. LeGrand

Denise M. LeGrand, 42, of Frederick, died suddenly on December 28, 2012 at her residence.
Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Leonard; two daughters, Alexis Le Grand and Alyssa Le Grand; one sister, Theresa and her husband, Jody Holston; one brother, Craig Leonard and his wife, Jessica Gearing Leonard.
Denise was the aunt to Paige Holston and Makenzie Holston; the granddaughter of Genevieve Santucci, Evelyn Hudson, and the niece of Dan Santucci, Joyce and Tom McCartin, Jennine Cornell, Bryan and Sue Santucci, Nancy and Tony LaBella, Bob and Janet Hudson, Jackie Leonard, Carol and Fred Donatelli, and June Rockhold.
She will be missed by a large number of wonderful cousins, and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday January 5, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's at P.O. Box 67, Barnesville, MD 20838.

 

 

Thomas L. Jentz

Thomas L. Jentz, 66, of Germantown, MD on December 29, 2012.
He was an author of 93 books on WWII German Tanks.
He was the husband of Franziska Jentz, father of Kathy and Ullrich Jentz, brother of Joyce Eikenberry, Nila Buckler and Dr. David Jentz.
Tom is also survived by two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday January 5, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.

 

 

Patrick J. Donnelly

Patrick J. Donnelly, 82, of Boyds, MD died peacefully on December 20, 2012 at Manor Care of Potomac.
Born on September 4, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Patrick and Ann (Cooney) Donnelly. Pat was a graduate of St. Thomas Moore High School class of 1949. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After his discharge he worked for Catholic University and SAMBA HMO. Pat was proud of his Irish ancestry. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barnesville, MD and the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council 6901.
Surviving is his sister, Mary Corrigan; brother, Thomas Donnelly and wife Stella; three nieces, Theresa Donnelly, Mary Corrigan, Helen Tai and husband Chiang; two nephews, John Corrigan and Charles Corrigan, Jr. and several cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at St Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

 

 

Shirley M.Paulson

Shirley M. Paulson, 83, of Montgomery Village, MD, on December 19, 2012.
She was the wife of Louis Paulson.
Born on February 10, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Dwight and Marigold (Schneithorst) Davis.
Surviving besides her husband is one son, Dwight David Paulson (Gail) of Gaithersburg, MD, one sister, Joyce Nicholson of FL, one granddaughter, Melanie Shur, and nieces and nephews in Missouri, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia and Ohio.
The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, December 22 from 10-11am at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD, with funeral services at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Shirley Paulson to Manna Food Center, 9311 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877

 

 

Grace E. Egan

On December 18, 2012, Grace Eloise Egan passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on January 5, 1920 in Vancouver, Canada, she led a full and accomplished life in Canada, California, New York and Maryland. During World War II, she took great pride in serving the Allied Forces, working with Sir William Stephenson's British Security Coordination Office at the Rockefeller Center in New York, NY, and in Camp X in Ontario, Canada.
Grace was the beloved wife of late William Egan Sr., the loving mother of sons Bill, Tom and Bob, and the beloved grandma of Lindsey, Maggie, George, Cecile, Kevin, Jessie, Matthew and Katie.
Friends and family are invited to gather for a funeral mass on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Ann's Infant & Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782.

 

 

 

Michael T. Abbaticchio

Michael Tyler Abbaticchio of Comus, Md passed away on December 14, 2012.
He was born in Washington, DC to the late Howard and Vera(Tyler) Abbaticchio.
He graduated from Einstein High School and then received a biochemistry degree from the University of Georgia. Mike returned home where he worked for Litton Bionetics before starting his own successful business, Comus Design and Construction.
Mike is survived by his wife Krista and their three daughters Tara, Jamie and Michele as well as his sister Toni Kuhn and husband Dick, and surrogate son and business partner Teddy Newman. He also leaves behind many other relatives and friends who considered him a mentor and role model.
The family will be receiving friends during a celebration of Mike's life on Dec. 27th 6-9pm at the Rockville Civic Center Glenview Mansion at 603 Edmonston Dr. Rockville, Md 20851 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike's name to Habitat For Humanity (habitat.org)

 

 

Frances E. Watson

Frances E. Watson, 91, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Rockville, MD, on December 12, 2012.
She was the wife of the late Morris Paul Watson.
Surviving are her children, Judy Patterson (Gary), Paul Watson, Ronald Watson (Linda), Cheryl Reed (Upton), Gail Watson, David Watson; one brother, George Shepherd; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends on Monday, December 17 from 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD.
Graveside services and interment will take place at 10 am on Tuesday December 18 at Parklawn Cemetery, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD.

 

 

Rudy Duma

Rudy Duma of Clarksburg, MD. Services private.

 

 

June L. Boxall

June L. Boxall, 54, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Boyds, MD passed away suddenly on Thursday December 6, 2012.
She was the loving wife of Charles Boxall and daughter of the late Clarence and Regina (Parker) Ricketts.
June was retired from the Montgomery County School Board.
Surviving besides her husband are her children, Lenny King, Rebecca King, Charles Boxall, Jr., James (Willie) Boxall; brothers, Robbie Ricketts (Donna), Ronnie Ricketts (Brenda), Danny Ricketts (Candy); sister Joan Boswell (Clarence); brother-in-law, Carl Boxall; grandchildren, Timothy and Kevin Shaw, Lucas Boxall, Colby James Wingard, Parker Hozhabri and many loved nieces and nephews. June is also survived by her mother-in-law Jo Ann Boxall and was preceded in death by her father-in-law Edward Boxall and sister Debbie Ricketts.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday December 9 from 5-8 p.m. at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD where funeral services will be held on Monday December 10 at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in Boyds Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Boyds, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in June's name to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org).

 

 

Dr. Roger C. Sears

Dr. Roger C. Sears, of Poolesville, MD passed away on Wednesday, November 21 after battling metastatic melanoma.
Dr. Sears was born in York, PA on April 23, 1935. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953, and graduated from dental school in 1960 from the University of Maryland. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962, he settled in Rockville, MD. Dr. Sears practiced dentistry in Rockville for 45 years before retiring to devote his time to the Izaak Walton League of America, an association committed to the preservation and enjoyment of the beautiful outdoors. A lifelong hunter, fisherman, and trainer of competitive hunting retrievers, Dr. Sears spent the last decade of his life working to strengthen the Izaak Walton League of America. He previously served as the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chapter treasurer, secretary, vice-president, president and was currently the Chairman of the National Executive Board of the Izaak Walton League of America. He was passionate about promoting a love of nature among young people. He also orchestrated the preservation of the 17th century cottage of its namesake in Staffordshire, England.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary, his children Margaret Heimbach of Poolesville, Maryland, Dr. Stephen Sears (Kristie) of Fort Collins, Colorado, and John Sears (Rachel) of Germantown, Maryland. He is also survived by his mother Mrs. Erna Sears of Towson MD, his sister Sandra Owings (Russell) of Towson MD, and six loving grandchildren, Matt, Kevin, and Kate Heimbach, Lauren and Caroline Sears, and Andy Sears.
A Viewing will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, November 25th at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church in Poolesville, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Monday November 26th at Our Lady of the Presentation. Internment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, gifts or donations may be made to the Izaak Walton League of America, 707 Conservation Lane Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2983 or to Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, P.O. Box 423 Poolesville, MD 20837.

 

 

Herbert E. White

Mr. Herbert E. White, 80, of Dickerson, on November 9, 2012.
The family received friends on Monday November 12 at the funeral home, where funeral services were held on Tuesday November 13.
Interment was in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

 

 

Katherine Turner Fayard

On Monday, Nov. 5th, 2012.
Katherine T. Fayard of Takoma Park and Dickerson, MD. Loving widow of Rolando M. Fayard, beloved mother of Anna F. Connellee, Roland M. Fayard and Cecilia E. Fayard. Also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grand children.
Services will be held on Monday, November 12th at 11:00 am at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD.
Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Lois Green-Sligo Chapter of the Isaac Walton League of America c/o, 7436 Cinnabar Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

 

 

Ilona Bognar

Ilona Bognar, 80, of Montgomery Village, MD on November 6, 2012.
Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday November 10th at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD

 

 

Franklin Turner Bynaker, Jr.

Mr. Franklin T. Bynaker, Jr., 80, of Rockville, MD died peacefully on Wednesday October 17, 2012.
Born on September 19, 1932 in Mount Jackson, VA, he was the son of the late Franklin T. and Olga (Marston) Bynaker, Sr.
Frank belonged to the Moose Club and the Pioneer Coon Hunters Club.
Surviving are his children, Kenneth T. Bynaker, Sr. and wife Dale of Rockville, Jeanette Farmer and husband Gordon of Harpers Ferry, WV, Ruth Ann Harrison of Germantown, MD, Franklin T. Russell and wife Laura of Bel Air, MD; two sisters, Bettie Stemple and husband Ron, Mary Ann Monroe; 9 grandchildren, Melissa Girolami, Kenneth Bynaker, Jr., Tony Lowe, Justin Farmer, David Fitzwater and wife Britnie, Steven Harrison and wife Sarah, Matthew Harrison and wife Jen, Christopher Russell and wife Heather, Heather Godlewski and husband Allan; 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Rose and two brothers, Ira and Harold Bynaker.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday October 21 from 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD 20838.
A cremation will follow.

 

 

R. P. Brown

Richard Poole Brown revved up his big rig for the last run, slowly moved forward and entered his final destination on Sunday, October 14 at 10 o'clock in the morning. He was born on August 10, 1924 in Barnesville, Maryland, the only son of Mary Poole and Hatton Darby Brown. He was declared by his Uncle Will Brown to be "the ugliest baby born in Barnesville".
This self-made man who proudly proclaimed that he never submitted a timecard or drew a paycheck was first married to Erma Louise Hubble with whom he had the following surviving children; Nona Louise Schwartzbeck (Joseph), Nina Poole Burdette (James), Richard Hatton and Clark Everett (Bonnie).
He was educated at Barnesville Elementary School, a one teacher, one room six-grade building now converted into a home. The call of the road sounded and he answered by leaving Poolesville High School to begin hauling livestock to the market in Baltimore and other places, buying, selling and bartering chickens and vegetables along the way. His very first job was with horse and buggy loaded with a calf.
Working with his father, Dick hauled grain, hay; livestock, contents of homes, and eventually expanded to a fleet of many tractors and 17 trailers. Many hay dealings were with Amish farmers in Pennsylvania and Canadian farmers. His businesses expanded all up and down the east coast. One of the most unusual contracts was to haul three steers to the top of a hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee for an advertising gimmick for the Pet Milk Company.
He would refuse to haul horses, yet for years he built, transported and put in place portable horse stalls for horse shows. Employing tank trucks, distillery slop was hauled to farmers as feed for cattle and hogs. He also arranged with bakeries and candy manufacturers to haul out-dated and rejected breads and candies for livestock food. He designed and assisted in the building of a "possum belly" trailer.
A distinguished gentleman of means from lower Montgomery County he dreamed of starting up a dairy farm. He approached the local expert, Dick Brown, about a herd of steers to develop the operation. As they were about to close the deal, Dick's father intervened and nixed the ruse.
Baptized at the Barnesville Baptist Church, then confirmed in later years at St. Mary's Catholic, Dick supplied Christmas wreaths, straw and other materials needed for the Crèches as well as trees for those and several other local churches. With his long white beard, red trimmed suit and jolly nature, he portrayed an excellent Santa at many Christmas celebrations. When the snow fell, he was out with his plow, opening up driveways and paths for churches, friends and neighbors. Part-time play was spent auctioneering, making an enjoyable meeting of buyers. Delivering newspapers made twenty-four hour days, so that did not last long.
Dick was a past president of the Monocacy Lions Club, very active in the 4-H, FFA, and the Elks Lodge #684.
When Dick moved to Frederick, his partner, John Bare, introduced him as R. P. Thereafter, it was so.
R.P. He owned and operated Flook's Texaco at Evergreen Point, Frederick, where he also sold brick for many years. The property was purchased by the state for a new interstate 70 interchange. He was married to Ida Lutz Jones Price for over 30 years.
Left also to mourn his passing include the following step-children: Skip Price (Virginia), Jane Parsley (Jim), Michael Price (Kathy), Darby Price, (Laurie), Jack Price (Joyce), Betsy Lynch (John), William Price (Cherry Barr), Ed Price (Kathy) and Vincent Price (DeEtte), numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of friends.
R.P. was predeceased by a stepdaughter, Sue Price Ricketeson, who died September 13, 2012 of ALS.
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday October 17 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday October 18 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the families request that you contribute to ALS Assoc.FL Chapter, 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa FL 33619-0907.

 

 

Robert Dean Dorrough

Mr. Robert D. Dorrough, 67, of Poolesville, MD died on Monday October 8, 2012.
He was the husband of Carol Dorrough.
Born on March 9, 1945 in Paris, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Henry and Willa Dean (Ewing) Dorrough.
Bob participated in the Relay for Life and was an avid car enthusiast.
Surviving besides his wife are his children, Chontelle Hockenbery (Brian), Chrissie Harney (Paul), Mike Clements; four brothers, Billy, Tracy, Terry Dorrough, Walter Moore; three sisters, Annette Heironimus, Athena Barr, Donna McCarty and eight grandchildren, Loran, Megan and Morgan Harney, Jacob and Nicqolas Clements, Tina Pinkey, Gavin and Kylee Hockenbery.
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday October 10 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD 20838.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday October 11 at the Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821 Green Valley Road, Monrovia, MD 21770.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (relayforlife.org/poolesvillemd) in Bob's name.

 

 

Margaret B. Richmond

Margaret Bryan Richmond, 89, a much beloved and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully at her home in Poolesville, Maryland, on October 4, 2012.
She was born January 7, 1923 in Baltimore, the daughter of George Bryan and Anna Lee Swain Bryan. She lived in Baltimore and graduated from the Institute of Notre Dame High School in 1941.
In 1944 she married her childhood sweetheart, Jim Richmond, soon after Jim had served as a Marine fighter pilot in the South Pacific. Early in their marriage they resided in Baltimore, then Miami, Florida, and Cumberland, Maryland. In 1956, Jim and Margaret moved to the Woodside Park neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland, where they lived until moving to Poolesville in 2001.
In their years in Silver Spring, they were active members of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Margaret volunteered for many years at St. Michael's elementary school library. She was devoted to her faith and her family throughout her life. Through her example, she showed them the importance of faith and love.
Margaret is survived by three daughters, Sue Richmond and her husband Rob Livernash, of Alexandria, Va., Fran Picariello and her husband Peter Picariello, of Poolesville, and Jamie Blake and her husband Ed Blake, of Kilmarnock, Va. She also leaves two grandchildren, Erin Picariello Griffith and her husband Darren Griffith of Frederick, Maryland, and Rachel Picariello Mattingly and her husband Eddie Mattingly of Rockville, Maryland.
A mass will be held Wednesday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Presentation church at 17230 Tom Fox Ave (corner of Route 107 and Tom Fox Avenue) in Poolesville, Maryland. Following the ceremony, she will be interred at the Gate of Heaven cemetery at 13801 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring, Maryland.
It was Margaret's wish to remain at home in the final year of her life. The family wishes to thank Mamie Pekanyande for providing devoted 24-hour care for Margaret this year, as well as Ellen Lauer and the entire staff of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates and Holy Cross Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929. stjude.org

 

Margaret C. Stevens

Mrs. Margaret C. Stevens, 79, of Frederick, MD on Wednesday October 3, 2012.
She was the loving wife of the late Charles F. Stevens, Jr..
Surviving are her children, Chuck Stevens III of Germantown, MD, Patrick Stevens of Poolesville, MD, Colleen Chavez of Frederick, MD, Margie Scott of St. Louis, MO and 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Claire, Hannah, Emma, Christina, Alyssa, Connor, Jack, Matilda and Charles Finian.
The family will receive friends on Friday October 5 from 12 noon until 1pm at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 pm.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 (lung.org)

 

 

Thomas J. Zajdel

Mr. Thomas J. Zajdel, 65, of Poolesville, MD on Monday October 1, 2012.
Loving husband of Mary, father of Ann Marie Matlock, James, John, Katherine and Joseph Zajdel, brother of Edward and Gary Zajdel and grandfather of Sarai, Aja, Cody, Elijah, Mya, Allyson, Cayenne and Austin.
He was preceded in death by one son Michael Zajdel.
The family will receive friends on Friday October 5 from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 17230 Tom Fox Ave., Poolesville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday October 6 at 10 am.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org)

 

Donald Ray Staley, Sr.

Mr. Donald Ray Staley, Sr, 74, of Frederick, formerly of Boyds, Maryland, died peacefully at Frederick Memorial Hospital, on September 28, 2012.
Born on March 3rd, 1938, he was the son of the late Ralph and Nellie (Claggett) Staley.
Donald farmed the Staley Dairy Farm, in Boyds for over 45 years with his brothers Hunter and Earl. He was a member of the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Association. He loved being outdoors and working with the animals and was an avid fan of anything to do with farming, especially the family's many Farmall tractors.
Donald was an active member of The Masonic Lodge, Pentalpha Lodge No. 194, Germantown, Maryland and a member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Pentalpha Chapter No. 38, Germantown, Maryland, serving as Worthy Patron numerous times.
He is survived by four sons; Donald R. Staley, Jr. and wife Carey of New Market; Douglas Staley and wife Missy of Martinsburg, WV; Bruce Staley and wife Shannon of Queenstown; Michael Staley and wife Debbie of Woodbridge, VA. Siblings, Ralph Staley and friend Maria of Stevens City, VA; Phyliss Catron and husband Junior of Frederick, MD; Hunter Staley and wife Lois of Columbus, GA; Earl Staley and wife Sally of Mt. Airy; 11 grandchildren, Ben and wife Marley, Chris, Tripp, Ryan, Michelle, Timmy, Taylor, Matthew, Jason, Katie, Samantha and great granddaughter Kelsi.
The family would like to extend its gratitude to the many people who helped and assisted Donald over the past 23 years, especially Linda and Paul Mercer, who tirelessly devoted their time to Donald, cared for him and are considered a part of our family.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday October 2 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, on Wednesday October 3, at the Boyds Presbyterian Church, 19901 White Ground Rd., Boyds.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078 (christopherreeve.org) or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 (shrinershospitalsforchildren.org)

 

 

Francis Raymond "Ray" Poole

Mr. Francis Raymond "Ray" Poole, 80 of Palmetto, Florida, formerly of Dickerson, died peacefully at home on September 24, 2012.
He was the husband of 54 years of Anna Jane Poole.
Born on October 17, 1931 in Dickerson, he was the son of the late Frank and Mollie Virginia (Young) Poole.
Ray worked 30 years for the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and then 15 years as a Montgomery County Public School bus driver.
He was a member of the Moose Club, Issac Walton Gun Club and Coon Club.
Surviving besides his wife is one son, Randy Poole and wife Lisa of Hancock; one daughter, Donna Keys and husband Michael of Frederick; one sister Mary Woodfield of Rockville; two brothers, Lendy Poole and wife Nancy of Georgia, William Poole of Poolesville; 6 grandchildren, Thomas and wife Kristin, Matt and wife Felicia, Shannon, Melissa, Brittany, Ryan and girlfriend Taylor and 7 great grandchildren, William, Gavin, Logan, Summer, Cayden, Brady and Addyson.
The family will receive friends on Friday September 28 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD , where funeral services will be held on Saturday September 29 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dickerson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 66, Dickerson, MD 20842, Tidewell Hospice, 4151 37th Street East, Palmetto, FL 34221 (tidewell.org) or the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).

 

 

Judith Kuertz Gallagher

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Faulkner Kuertz Gallagher, of Comus, MD, age 90, wife of the late Hon. George R. Gallagher of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, passed away on September 22, 2012, at her home, Ardara Farm. The youngest child of Referee in Bankruptcy William Jerome Kuertz, Sr., and Florence Mulvihill Kuertz, Judy was born on July 13, 1922 in Cincinnati, OH. She attended the Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati, OH, and Georgian Court Women's College in Lakewood, NJ. Following the outbreak of World War II, Judy returned to Cincinnati where she volunteered as a driver for the military to help the war effort. After her marriage in 1947, she moved to Albany, NY, and then to the Washington, DC/MD area. Judy was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Barnesville, MD, the Monocacy Garden Club, the Tuesday Bridge Group, the Historic Medley District Book Club, and Congressional Country Club. Her many interests also included European travel with her family as well as renovating and decorating her two historic homes: the 1787 Joseph Magruder House - "Trouble Enough" - in Potomac, MD, and the 1872 Thomas Grunwell Farmhouse in Comus, MD, both of which were then featured in local house tours. Judy's wit, charm, and sparkling blue eyes endeared her to her many friends, whom she delighted in entertaining. Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, the Hon. George R. Gallagher, of Comus, MD, her brother William Jerome Kuertz, Jr., and sisters Virginia Kuertz Healey Trainor and Marjorie Kuertz Crotty, all of Cincinnati, OH. She is survived by her children, Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Gallagher and Christopher R. Gallagher, both of Comus, MD, and her nieces and nephews: Mary (Mimi) Frances Healey Fallon, of Windham, NH, Cherie Kuertz Murphy, Ph.D., of Dallas, TX, Kevin Healey, Connie Kuertz, and Nancy Kuertz, all of Cincinnati, OH, Jeffrey Crotty, of Sarasota, FL, Brendan Crotty, of Lafayette, CO, Malcolm Crotty, of Chapin, SC, Cynthia Crotty Katz, of Cincinnati, OH, and Dermot Crotty, of CA, Michela Gallagher, Ph.D., of Baltimore, MD, Spencer Gallagher, of Park City, UT, Edward Gallagher, of Washington, DC, John E. Avery, of Palm Beach, FL, and Madison, CT, George Avery, of Chevy Chase, MD, and Stonington, CT, Patricia Avery of Washington, DC, and Stonington, CT, Donna Marshall Constantinople and Jenifer Marshall Lippincott, both of Washington, D.C., Maura Marshall Wright, of Roanoke, VA, and Marsh S. Marshall, Jr., of Bethesda, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at St. Mary's Church & Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, 18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD. Officiating will be Father Kevin P. O'Reilly. Light refreshments will be served at the Pavilion following the Mass. Interment will take place at Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hilton's Funeral Home in Barnesville, MD . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Mary's Church, P.O. Box 67, Barnesville, MD, 20838 (www.stmaryonline.com), or SOME (So Others Might Eat) 71 "O" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 (www.some.org).

 

Irene Nichols Mee

Irene Nichols Mee, age 83, passed away on September 21, 2012 at her home in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Irene was an extraordinary woman with great zest for life and an energetic spirit. She was defined by her commitment to family, work, and community. Irene's distinguished career spanned 57 years in government and private industry and she was most proud of "breaking the glass ceiling". She was a dedicated and independent person who forged new roads for women, working in senior directorships in several organizations while mentoring others to follow in her footsteps. Irene had a keen mind, quick wit and was always open to new adventures and experiences. She enjoyed a good game of bridge which she played several times weekly, gourmet food, political discussion, reading, liberal causes, travel, and, most of all, the company of friends and family.
Loved ones include her children, Robin, Steve, and Sally, son-in-law Derick Moore, daughter-in-law Erin Mee, and grandsons Wesley Goar, James Mee, Max Moore, Sean Goar, and Cole Moore, sister Lois Ellis, and her many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death are husband James I Mee lll and brothers James and Milton Nichols. She leaves behind dear friends all over the country, and in particular those at Kentlands Manor, where she has lived since 2007.
Irene was born in Willoughby, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University where she was a Chi Omega. She lived and worked in Ohio, the Washington DC area, Pennsylvania and Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's memory may be made to the Obama for President campaign or Planned Parenthood. Correspondence to the family may be sent c/o Robin Mee, 6620 81st Street, Cabin John, Maryland 20818.

 

 

Josephine Darney

Mrs. Josephine Darney (Zwierzewicz), 100, of Westminster, MD, formerly of the Pittsburgh area, died on September 21, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Westminster, Maryland.
Wife of the late David T. Darney.
Born on September 18, 1912 in Martins Ferry, OH, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Wanda (Kadubowska) Zwierzewicz.
Surviving is one daughter, Carol M. Lang of Salisbury, MD; one son, David F. Darney of Palm Coast, FL; two grandchildren, Stephen Lang and Tracy Darney and four great grandchildren.
Josephine was preceded in death by one son, Raymond B. Darney, three sisters, Helen Kubick, Laura Mueck, Jane Zewlinski and two brothers, John Zwierzewicz and Joseph Blake.
A holy Mass of Roman Catholic Burial Rite will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Church Cemetery.

 

 

Richard Cumings

Mr. Richard Glenn Cumings, 85, of Rockville, died on September 19, 2012.
He was the husband of Jane (Clagett) Cumings.
Surviving besides his wife is one son, Glenn Cumings and wife Jean (Burdick) of Germantown; one daughter, Catherine Cumings of FL and one sister, Dorothy I. Cumings of Alexandria, VA.
Arrangements pending.

 

 

Jaralyn "Jeri" L. Hough

Mrs. Jaralyn "Jeri" L. Hough of Boyds, died on September 17, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday September 27 at the Boyds Presbyterian Church, 19901 White Ground Rd., Boyds, MD. To read an obituary from the Barnesville School click here
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

 

John D. Bowman

John Darby Bowman, 93, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Rockville, MD and Gaithersburg, MD on Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was the preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Nancy Diamond Bowman. John is survived by his sons, J. Darby Bowman, Douglas B. Bowman, David W. Bowman and Peter T. Bowman, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services private.

 

 

Richard F. "Buddy" Wade

Mr. Richard F. "Buddy" Wade, 80, of Knoxville, died on September 14, 2012 at the Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy.
He was the husband of Susan A. Wade.
Born on August 18, 1932 he was the son of the late Crawford and Emma (Newton) Wade.
Buddy is also survived by his children, Richard "Richie" Wade of Germantown and daughter Rita Wade of Tennessee, his grandchildren and cousins, Chuck Wade, Thomas de Beck, Zourie Light and Evelyn Patricia McLaughlin.
Services private.

 

 

Roger William Gentsch

Mr. Roger William Gentsch, 84, of Poolesville died on September 12, 2012. Mr. Gentsch was born in Batavia, New York on September 11, 1928 to Bernhard George Gentsch and Ethel Henkels Gentsch. Mr. Gentsch is survived by his nephews Bernhard Gentsch of Wilmette, IL and Andrew Gentsch of Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by brothers Andrew, Bernhard and sister Marcia Ann. He will be fondly remembered by many friends but especially Pat and Barbara Michaels, Sara Lee Greenhalgh, Jean Findlay, Michael Rock and Don, Denise, Evan and Brian Habib. Mr. Gentsch requested that his remains be donated for medical research. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.

 

 

Kay Evelyn Poch

Mrs. Kay Poch, age 77, of Boyds, MD, died on September 8, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital Hospice.
She was born December 8, 1934 in Frederick, MD. The daughter of the late
Karl T. and Ruby Thomas Weimar.
Kay was a member of St. Mary's Church in Barnesville, MD, St. Mary's Sodality of Our Lady, Monocacy Garden Club, and Comus Homemakers.
She taught furniture upholstery for Adult Education in both Montgomery and Frederick Counties.
Her passions, in life, were her grandchildren, playing bridge and her relationships with her friends.
She is survived by four sons: Michael and wife Debora, Thomas and partner Michelle Cole, David and wife Kimberly, and Stephen. Six grandchildren: Megan, Karen, Kristen, Justin, David and Emma, her brother Ted Weimar and his wife Sue, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard F. Poch who was co-owner of Poch Hardware in Potomac, a son, Bernard F Poch, Jr., sister Barbara and her husband Calvin Ausherman.
The family will be receiving friends at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at St. Mary's Church Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville. Officiating will be Father Kevin O'Reilly
Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD.
A reception will follow at her home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Mary's Sodality of Our Lady, P.O. Box 67, Barnesville, MD 20838

 

 

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith LeMarr

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" K. LeMarr, 59, of Dickerson, died on Monday September 3, 2012 at Casey House in Rockville.
Born on February 6, 1953 in Olney, he was the son of the late Edgar C. and Frances (Cregger) LeMarr.
Ronnie was a Life Member of the Montgomery County Agricultural Center.
Surviving is one brother, Donald C. LeMarr, Sr. and wife Jeanie, two sisters, Judy I. Spicer and husband Dick and Cheyrl A. LeMarr
Ronnie will also be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday September 7 from 11 am - 12 noon at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD, where funeral services will take place at 12 noon, following the visitation
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Casey House Hospice, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20855.

 

 

 

Roger Lee Anderson

Roger L. Anderson, 83, of Gaithersburg, MD, died on Thursday August 30, 2012, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou Anderson, his beloved wife of almost 50 years who passed away in March 2000. Roger was also preceded in death by one son, Skip Anderson, in December 1981.
Roger served his country in the United States Navy in the early 1950's and was the City of Gaithersburg's Director of Finance for 25 years, retiring in 1996. He was a great influence in the City whose impact is still felt today.
A lifelong avid fisherman, Roger spent many summer weeks at his favorite fishing spots in Canada and around the local area with friends and family. He took pride in his annual crop of prize-winning tomatoes, and enjoyed playing host to numerous family holiday gatherings, pool parties and crab feasts. He was always up for a rousing game of Hearts, embraced the challenges of multiple crossword puzzles each day, and faithfully followed the ups and downs of the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Redskins.
Surviving are his children: Suzanne Gonzalez (Xavier) of Homosassa, FL; Betsy Boddicker (Ed) of Frederick, MD; Bill Anderson of Poolesville, MD; Bob Anderson of Gaithersburg, MD; 8 grandchildren: Kristin Tayman (Gary); Brittany and Matthew Graham; Amanda, Andrew and Patrick Boddicker; Kelci and Lauren Anderson; and three great grandchildren: Jesse and Miranda Tayman and Kayla Anderson.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, September 4 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 5 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your local food bank. Roger was a very giving person who always looked out for those less fortunate.

 

 

Samuel S. Moore

Samuel S. Moore, 15, of Clarksburg.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday August 23 from 5-8 P.M. at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M. on Friday August 24 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery. To visit Sam's Caring Bridge page click here.

 

 

Thelma Elizabeth (Harvey) Grubb

Mrs. Thelma H. Grubb, 88, of Frederick, formerly of Poolesville, passed peacefully on Thursday August 16, 2012 at Homewood at Crumland Farms.
She was the wife of Lloyd Grubb of 70 years.
Born on January 3, 1924 in Tuscarora, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Laura Harvey.
Thelma graduated from Poolesville High School in 1941 and married Lloyd in 1942. She retired as a cafeteria manager after 26 years of service to local schools. Thelma was active with the Poolesville Memorial Church in the choir and Crafty Ladies, served with the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary. She loved baking, music and her grandchildren.
Surviving besides her husband are daughter Peggy Kinna and husband Larry, daughter-in-law Nancy Deadrick and husband Robert; grandchildren, David Kinna and wife Julie, Shannon Burke and husband Edward, Regina Grubb, Ray Lloyd Grubb III; great grandchildren, David Kinna, Jr., Shawn Kinna, Briana Kinna, Tyler Burke and Jenna Burke.
She was preceded in death by one son Ray Grubb, Jr., one sister, Evelyn Cockerill and one brother, John Harvey.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday August 19 from 2-6 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday August 20 at the Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Thelma's name to the Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Poolesville, MD, 20837 or the Upper Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, 19801 Beallsville Rd., Beallsville, MD 20839.

 

 

Edwin Roberts Johnson, Sr.

Mr. Edwin Roberts Johnson, Sr., beloved husband of the late Pauline Parramore Scott Johnson, to whom he was married to for 61 years, died quietly at his home on Breeze Hill Farm in Comus, MD on August 12, 2012. He was born September 7, 1917 and was the son of the late Hazel Lee Roberts Johnson and Walter Perry Johnson, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Washington Senators.
Edwin graduated from Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School and the University of Maryland where he majored in agriculture. In his senior year at Maryland he was president of student government and of his class. He was also president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. Edwin was all conference in basketball and played second base for the Terps baseball team.
After graduating he played baseball for the Yankees organization on farm teams in Norfolk, VA and Easton, MD. He worked on his dad's dairy farm in Germantown and raced thoroughbred horses in Maryland and Florida. Edwin also sold real estate and obtained his brokers license. In 1955 he purchased Breeze Hill Farm where he spent the rest of his life.
Edwin is survived by his sister Caroline Thomas, sons Ed, Jr. and David, daughters Elinor and Nancy, four grandsons, seven granddaughters and seven great grandchildren.
His final years were spent comfortably at Breeze Hill with his dogs, books and music, lovingly cared for by his daughter Nancy and her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday August 18 at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD, followed by a celebration of his life for family and friends at Breeze Hill Farm.

 

 

Mary A. Shortall

Mary A. Shortall, 89, died on July 24, 2012, at Suburban Hospital. She had lived in Silver Spring, Md. since 1947 and moved to Byron House Assisted Living Center in Potomac in 2010. She was mother of JoAnn Spiller (Robert) of Penn Laird, VA, and William H. Shortall, Jr. (Robin) of Poolesville, MD; sister of Cornelia Goff of Carbondale, IL; grandmother of Christopher Spiller (Jennifer), Stephen Spiller, William Russell Shortall, Jessica Lea Shortall Tyler (Jason); great grandmother of Lily and Zachary Spiller. She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and a granddaughter, Karen Spiller. She worked for FDA's Center for Drugs for 24 yrs. and retired in 1995. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Dr., Potomac, MD 20854. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Byron House, 9210 Kentsdale Dr., Potomac, MD 20854.

 

 

Charles E. Rinaldi

Mr. Charles E. Rinaldi, retired Assistant Chief of Police with Washington, DC and longtime resident of Rockville, MD and current resident of Adamstown, MD died peacefully with his family by his side at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Loving husband of JoAnn Rinaldi and devoted father of Victoria Alten and Elizabeth Burdick. He was preceded in death by his son Charles William Rinaldi and his brother, Joe Rinaldi. He is survived by three grandchildren, Olivia, Gabriella and Gregory and many other relatives and friends. There will be a gathering of friends and family at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD 20838 on Monday, July 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's, Barnesville, MD or St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. To see Washington Post Obituary click here.

 

 

William "Bill" L. Sutphin

Mr. William "Bill" L. Sutphin, of Dickerson, MD died on July 9, 2012 at home with his wife, Bettie J. Sutphin by his side. Bill had just celebrated his 72nd birthday. He was born on July 6th, 1940 in Washington, DC.
Surviving along with his wife Bettie are his children; Donald Gary Sutphin and wife Justina of Albuquerque, NM, Deborah Ann Sander of Frederick; grandsons Aaron Sutphin of Panama City Beach, FL, Christopher H. Sander of Frederick.
Bill is also survived by his sisters; Mary Sutphin of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, Carol Poole of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Pat Marth of LaPlata, MD and one brother, Charles Sutphin of W. Brownsville, PA.
A Memorial Service in his honor will be held on Friday July 20 at 10:00 am at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 (montgomeryhospice.org)

 

 

James M. McCollum

Mr. James M. Mccollum, 23, of Poolesville died on July 6, 2012.
Memorial services will be held at 10 am on Saturday July 28 at the Memorial Untied Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville.

 

 

Mary O. Penrod

Mrs. Mary O. Penrod, 85, of Poolesville, died on July 3, 2012.
Services being handled by Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD.

 

 

Charles R. Bodmer "Dick"

Mr. Charles R. Bodmer "Dick", 69, of Ijamsville, died on Saturday June 23, 2012.
He was the loving husband of Mildred Louise Bodmer.
Born on December 18, 1942 in Frederick, Dick was the son of the late Charles W. and Virgie G. (nee Howser) Bodmer.
Dick was a member of the Tuscarora Gun Club, Drag raced at 75-80 in the early 70's, Glade Valley Golf League, UMCVFD Company 14 in early years and member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
Mr. Bodmer and his wife were high school sweethearts. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Dick was a hard working man of strong character, who was always willing to help anyone in need. He worked 30 years for National Naval Medical Center, 30 years with Safeway and also owned and operated Bodmer RV Service to keep busy into retirement. Early retirement allowed him and his wife more time with their wonderful friends at Drummer Boy Campground. He also loved golfing with family and friends. He has truly left his mark on this world and will be truly missed.
Surviving besides his wife Louise are his children, James "Dicky" Bodmer and wife Diane, Kerry Bodmer and wife Debbie, Rachel "Shelly" Beall and husband Scott, Cindy Bodmer and husband Mike Gue; one sister, Sue Moore and husband Earl; two brothers, Michael Bodmer and wife Amanda, Donald Bodmer. 8 grandchildren, Caitlan, Brittany, Brion, Joey, Dalton, Hailey, Abby and Konnor. Dick was also survived by his aunts and uncles, Edith and Bob Howser and Fran and Larry Miller. He was preceded in death by brother Wayne Bodmer.
The family will be receiving friends from 1-3 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday June 27 at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD. (hiltonfh.com) where funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday June 28 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Resthaven Cemetery, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 3425 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 or a charity of your choice.

 

 

Homer P. Wingo

Mr. Homer P. Wingo "Bud", 81, of Inwood, WV, died on June 18, 2012.
He was the husband of the late Margaret Lucille Wingo.
Born on December 13, 1930 in Tazewell, VA he was the son of the late Homer and Nellie Davis Wingo.
Bud is survived by four daughters, Geneva Warf, Sandra Earp, Margaret Shepard, Liesa Kline; two brothers, Gordon and George Wingo; two sisters, Kathryn Landwehr, Shirley Christian; 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Bud was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Wingo and two sisters, Mary Carter and Edna Mindte.
The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday June 21 at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday June 22 at the Frederick Baptist Church, 5305 Mt. Zion Road, Frederick, MD 21703.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Homer's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org)

 

 

 

William E. Carter

Mr. William E. Carter, 84, of Damascus, died on June 14, 2012 at the Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown.
Born on March 8, 1928 in Poolesville, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Looney) Carter and husband of the late Virginia O. (Lambert) Carter.
Surviving are three sisters, Lucy Burress of Poolesville, Frances Huqueley and Norma Harlas both of Florida and many nieces and nephews.
Bill proudly served his country in the Untied States Army during Korean War.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Orval, Martin, James, Harrison and Henry Carter and five sisters, Cassaline Thompson, Cosba Powers, Gertrude Hurt, Georgia Atkins and Zora Britts.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday June 17 from 5-7pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville where funeral services will be held on Monday June 18 at 1pm. (hiltonfh.com)
Interment will follow in Resthaven Cemetey, Frederick.

 

 

 

James D. Dorsey, Jr.

Mr. James Daniel Dorsey, Jr.,89 of Falling Waters, W.V. passed from this life on June 8, 2012. Born in Boyds, MD, he was the son of the late James Daniel Dorsey and Margaret L. (Foster) Dorsey. He was predeceased by his wife of almost 60 Years, Catherine Cornelia (Walter) Dorsey in 2008. They belonged to Saint James Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV.
James D. Dorsey, Jr. retired from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation where he was a heavy equipment operator. He moved from Germantown, MD to Bakerton, WV where he enjoyed farming and raising beef cattle. He is survived by one daughter, Margo C. Williams, of Falling Waters, WV. A sister, Mary Burton of Gaithersburg, MD, a brother, Charles (Bud) Dorsey of Germantown. Three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd, Barnesville, MD on Tuesday, June 12th at 10 AM. Service following at 11 AM. Internment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Panhandle,122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25403.

 

 

 

Dorothy Sheehan

Ms. Dorothy Sheehan of Bronxville, New York on June 1, 2012. Services private.

 

 

 

Shirley A. Burdette

Shirley Ann Burdette, 76, of Dawsonville, MD died peacefully Monday morning May 7th at Golden Living Center in Frederick MD after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Born August 18th, 1935 in Darnestown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Clinton and Helen Carter. She was the wife of the late Maynard Lee Sr., her husband of 54 years.
She was a teacher's aid at Monocacy Elementary in Beallsville for 12 years and better known as "Grandma" to all her students. She loved bingo, local carnivals, yard saling, and her family was always first!
Surviving are her five children Maynard Jr. and wife Tammy Burdette of Poolesville MD, daughter Sandra and husband Rafael Garcia, of Frederick MD, daughter Linda and husband Mike Bynaker of Martinsburg WV, daughter Pam and husband David Mossburg of Brunswick, MD, daughter Tammy Lynn and Chuckie Tobery of Brunswick. She was the grandmother of Muddy, Michael, Melody, Jason, Courtney, Leslie, Emily, Philip, Christopher, Ezzie, and great- grandmother of 16 babies. Surviving besides her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are her four sisters Loretta, Janet, Darlene and Bonnie.
A special thank you to all the special caregivers at Golden Living Center for their loving care for the past 8 years. She was truly blessed!
The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, May 9 from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (RT 109), Barnesville, MD where funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, May 10.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Shirley's name to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 donate

 

 

Julia Filtz Kaufman

Mrs. Julia F. Kaufman passed away peacefully at her home on Monday April 16, 2012.
Devoted mother of Tom P. Kaufman who preceded her in death in 2007.
Loving grandmother to Amanda & Dimitri Galantas, Benjamin, Anthony & Christina Kaufman. In addition she is survived by her very loving daughter-in-law Donna Maloney Kaufman, niece Barbara Donne, nephew James Hobbs and wife Robin, grand nieces Gillian Ahlgren & Georgia Hobbs, grand nephews Nils Ahlgren and wife Fazlin, Clayton Hobbs, great grand nephew Matthew Ahlgren,
brother-in-law Victor Hobbs, numerous friends who she considered
her family and they all know who they are.
The family will receive friends on Friday April 20 from 5 -8 at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd (Rt 109), Barnesville MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday April 21 at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 17230 Tom Fox Ave., Poolesville, MD.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Julia's name to
Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850

 

 

Elizabeth "Betty" C. Gravley

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" C. Gravley, 74, of Knoxville, died on Monday April 9, 2012.
She was the wife of the late Earl Gravley, Sr.
Born on December 14, 1937 in Blair Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late David Clair and Evelyn (George) Diehl.
Surviving are her children, Earl Gravley, Jr. of Knoxville, Dennis Gravley of Hagerstown, Deborah Bond of Williamsport; four sisters, Linda Rash, Karen Geary, Sherry Geary, Barbara Cullum; one brother, Terry Diehl; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by one son, Donald Gravley, three brothers, Gerald, Robert and Dwayne Diehl and one granddaughter, Elizabeth "Annie" Fowler.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday April 14 at the Monocacy Cemetery, 19801 W. Hunter Road, Beallsville, MD. Pastor Gary Heffler will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Betty's name to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, PO Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702 (hospiceoffrederick.org).

 

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