Olivia Scopi Burdick

Olivia S. Burdick, 93, died of renal failure Dec. 28, 2011 at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney. Olivia Felicia Scopi was born on January 8, 1918 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel Scopi Sr.and late Josephine Nardiello Scopi . With her parents and siblings they moved to Washington DC in 1921.. In 1929 the Scopi's moved to13th Street NW. She was a 1937 graduate of the old Central High School. She attended Strayer College and George Washington University, then worked for the federal government as a Pentagon receptionist during World War II, One of her federal Government positions took place in the Panama Canal Zone in the 40's. She left the Federal government when she married her husband Ralph S. Burdick on June 8, 1951 to raise her family. For many years, she and her husband had a winter home in Englewood, Fla. a summer home Ocean City Md. as well as maintaining a home Montgomery County. She raised her family in Bethesda, Maryland and most recently lived near Barnesville, Maryland Her husband, Ralph S. Burdick Sr., died on March 13, 2004. Their daughter Joan McCabe died in 2006. Her brother John D Scopi Jr died in 2002 and her brother Vincent Scopi died in 2004. Survivors include seven children, Ralph Burdick Jr. of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Felicia Difato of St. Augustine, Fla., Jean Burdick of Germantown, MD, Bernard Burdick II of Satellite Beach, Fla., John Burdick of Montgomery Village, MD Robert A. Burdick of Ventura, Calif., and Gregory Burdick of Barnesville, MD; a sister Rosemary S. Nagle of Lewisburg PA; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass was celebrated on December 31, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barnesville. Interment followed in Gate of Heaven, Silver Spring, MD.

 

 

William B. Griffith

William B. Griffith (93), a ninth generation Marylander of Beallsville, MD, died December 18, 2011. He was the son of Howard and Elizabeth Perry Griffith. He was married to Barbara Smith Griffith for 53 years until her death in 2000.
Bill retired from Montgomery County Government in 1976 as chief of Zoning and Licenses and was certified by the Circuit Court as an expert witness on zoning matters .He attended Montgomery Blair High School, Green briar Military Academy in Lewisburg, WV and the University of Maryland and served with the US Army Eighth Air Force in Europe in World War II from 1942-1945.
Mr. Griffith was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Poolesville, MD where he served as Vestryman, Junior Warden, Lector and Sunday School teacher. He served as chief and president of the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department, Beallsville, MD, and as an active fireman and rescue squad member, responded to emergency calls for 57 years. He organized and trained the original rescue squad for the Department.
Bill is survived by his stepson, Russell B. Shetterly and wife, Ann; his daughter, Mary Pat Wilson; his grandchildren Barbara Mowery, Krista Parrott, Michael Shetterly, Joan Loquist, Katherine Longbrake and Laura Cooper; nineteen great-grandchildren and a beloved friend and caring neighbor, Doris Lewis.
A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Church, 20100 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, on January 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Church, PO Box 387, 20100 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837 or the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department, 19801 Beallsville Road, Beallsville, MD 20839.

 

 

 

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Watkins

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" J. Watkins, 93, of Poolesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 15, 2011.
She was the wife of the late James G. Titus and Wilfred Watkins.
Born on February 28, 1918 in Riner, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Lethia (Massey) Jarels.
Betty managed the school cafeteria for 12 years, prior to owning and operating Titus Tasty Cupboard, a poplar restaurant in Poolesville for 19 years. After selling the restaurant, Betty continued to work at the local bank for 13 years and later at the local dry cleaning store until the age of 85. Volunteer service included multiple church activities and Hospice Caring. Her strong work ethic, abiding faith, love of people, and heart of service will be remembered by the many lives she touched over the years.
Surviving are her two daughters, Jane Hottle (Bob) of North Carolina, Joan Carroll (Bill) of Poolesville; two sisters, Edna Larman and Nancy Wentzel, six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her step-children, John Watkins (Sandy) of Pennsylvania, and step-daughters, Rachel Wivell (Bill) of Emmitsburg, and Debbie Clarke (Bill) of Pennsylvania.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday December 20 from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt 109), Barnesville.
Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday December 21 at the Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W. Willard Rd., Poolesville, MD.directions
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Betty's name to the Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 West Willard Road, Poolesville, MD. 20837, the Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 358, Poolesville, MD. 20837 or Hospice Caring, 518 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

 

 

Patrick W. Carlin

Patrick W. Carlin, 59, of Germantown, MD on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011. Loving widow of Kathleen A. Carlin; son of Hubert and Emily Carlin; brother of Nancy Carlin; father of Danielle, TJ (Caroline) and Steven Carlin; Loyal employee of Montgomery County Public System for 35 years. Service to be held in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday, December 20th at 1:00pm, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20782 and Montgomery Hospice - Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850

 

 

Frank G. Trinka, Jr.

Mr. Frank G. Trinka, Jr., of Bethesda, MD. Information on services to follow.

 

 

Allen M. Beach

Mr. Allen M. Beach, 72, of Boyds, MD died suddenly on Wednesday December 7, 2011.
He was the husband of Diane Hagen Beach.
Surviving besides his wife is one daughter, Kelly Ubiera of Damascus, MD; one brother, Joseph Beach of Damascus; three sisters, Frances Merson of Rockville, MD, Lillie Connell of Seneca, MD and Helen Schwartzbeck of WV and three grandchildren.
Allen was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Family will receive friends on Friday December 9 from 5-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com).
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday December 14 at the First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, 200 W. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877directions.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Allen's name to the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, 1200 Creekwood Trail, Burton, MI 48509 (www.AlzQuilts.org) or a charity of your choice.

 

 

Frank Joseph Cavasina

Mr. Frank J. Cavasina, 80, of Essex, MD passed away peacefully on Monday December 5th, 2011 at the Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson, MD.
Frank was a District Manager of Cannon Shoe Company for 30+ years. He also was owner and operator of Captain Phillips Bar, a successful establishment on Dundalk Ave.
He also served in the Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954.
He leaves his three children, Kimberly Gregory and husband Roy, Kelly Dabkowski and husband Stanley, and Frank Cavasina, Jr.; four sisters, Carmela (Sis) Thorton, Patricia Noath, Geraldine (Jerry) Reedy and husband Dave, Carolyn Bently and husband Buck; two brothers, James Cavasina, Nicholas Cavasina and wife Fran; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Guy.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday December 19th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Chapel), 1704 Old Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21221.directions
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, Towson, MD.donate

 

 

 

 

George J. "Buddy" Bodmer, Jr.

Mr. George J. "Buddy" Bodmer, Jr., 62, of Beallsville, MD, died suddenly on November 22, 2011.
He was the husband of Susie (Stottlemyer) Bodmer.
Born on December 25, 1948 in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late George J. and Dorothy (Cooley) Bodmer.
Buddy loved to hunt, collect knives and enjoyed drag racing at 75-80 Dragway and at Mason- Dixon Dragway. He retired from Lockheed Martin (IBM) after 42 years of service.
Surviving besides his wife are his children, Stephanie Burdette and husband Maynard "Muddy" of Beallsville, Scotty Bodmer and fiancé Megan Etzler "Mimi" of Frederick; one sister, Ginger Hoffacker and husband Larry of Poolesville, MD and 3 grandchildren, Maddie, Allie and Lexie.
Family will receive friends on Friday November 25th from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday November 26th at the Poolesville Memorial Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department, 19801 Beallsville Road, Beallsville, MD 20839. There is no longer a P.O. Box.

 

 

Luther E. Stone

Mr. Luther E. Stone, 94, of Rockville, MD died on November 10, 2011.
He was the loving husband of Dorothy A. Stone.
Born on December 26, 1916 in Martinsburg, MD, Luther was the son of the late Charles, Sr. and Mary (Reed) Stone.
Surviving besides his wife are three children, Stephen Stone, David Stone, Peggy Deitrick (Ned) all of Rockville; one brother, Eugene Stone of Dickerson, MD; five grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Luther was preceded in death by three brothers, Francis, Charles, Jr. and Robert Stone and one sister, Eleanor Morell.
Services are private.
Donations may be made in Luther's name to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. (www.fisherhouse.org)

 

 

Franklin F. Fowler, Sr.

Mr. Franklin F. Fowler, Sr., 67, of Barnesville, died suddenly on Tuesday November 8, 2011.
He was the loving husband of Lena Jane Fowler.
Born on June 18, 1944 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Jenny Fowler.
Surviving besides his wife are two children, Penny Barton (David) of Boonsboro, Frank Fowler, Jr. (Rachel) of Hagerstown; three grandchildren, Franklin III, Samantha, Stefanie; the grandchildren's mother, Beth Emory; eight brothers, five sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Frank was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Fowler.
Family will receive friends on Friday November 11 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday November 12 at the Barnesville Baptist Church, 17917 Barnesville Road, Barnesville.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Barnesville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 69, Barnesville, MD 20838.

 

 

Joan Claire O'Reilly

Mrs. Joan C. O'Reilly, 82, of Middletown, MD, died on Tuesday November 8, 2011.
She was the loving wife of Vincent A. O'Reilly.
Born on September 19, 1929 in Evanston, IL she was the daughter of the late Donald and Clara Dupre.
Surviving besides her husband is one son, Rev. Kevin P. O'Reilly of Barnesville, MD; one daughter-in-law, Kim Balas of Bernardsville, NJ; one brother, Bro. Edwin Dupre, FSC of Chicago, IL and three grandchildren, Anthony, Colin and Brendan O'Reilly of Bernardsville, NJ.
Joan was preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen Dupre.
The family will receive friends on Thursday November 10 from 5-8pm at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown, MD 21769 directions, where funeral services will be held on Friday November 11 at 10:30 am.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Barnesville, MD where a reception will be held at the pavilion on the church grounds.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or St. Mary's Catholic Church, Box 67, Barnesville, MD 20838.
Arrangements by Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville, MD

 

 

Mathilde "Til" Wade Deadrick

Ms. Mathilde "Til" Wade Deadrick, 75, of Rockville, MD died on Sunday November 6, 2011.
Born on March 28, 1936 in Boyds (Bucklodge), MD she was the daughter of the late Crawford and Emma (Newton) Wade.
Surviving is one son, Robert Wade Deadrick of Rockville; one brother, Richard "Buddy" Wade of Frederick; one granddaughter, Kristen Carson; two great grandchildren, Declan and Sophia; cousins, Chuck Wade, Thomas de Beck, Zourie Light and Evelyn Patricia McLaughlin.
The family will receive friends on Thursday November 10 from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com) where funeral services will be held on Friday November 11 at 10 am.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Phone 800-873-6983. www.stjude.org/tribute

 

 

Marshall W. Bledsoe, Jr.

Mr. Marshall W. Bledsoe, Jr., 76 of Suitland, MD on November 3, 2011.
Surviving are his children, Darlene Greiser, Steven Bledsoe, Bonnie Knox and Dori Vaughn, 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 12 noon on Monday November 7 at the Monocacy Cemetery, 19801 W. Hunter Road, Beallsville, MD.
Arrangements made by Hilton Funeral Home in Barnesville, MD

 

Mary A. Ward

Mrs. Mary A. Ward, 64, of Gaithersburg, died on Saturday October 29, 2011.
She was the wife of James Ward.
Born on May 12, 1947 in Virginia, she was the daughter of Vivian (Fritts) Moore of Brunswick and the late James V. Moore.
Surviving also are her two children, Jimmy Ward, Jr. and Sheila Ward both of Gaithersburg; one sister, Connie Moore of Brunswick; her grandchildren, Chassy Chandler, Dustin Shapiro, Leana Ward, James E. Ward, III and one great grandchild, Jessie Ward.
She was preceded in death by one son, Bryan Ward; three brothers, James, Harold and Larry Moore and one sister, Betty Beasley.
The family will receive friends on Thursday November 3 from 6-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary's name to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)

 

 

Christine L. Carlin

After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Christine ("Chris") Litwak Carlin died peacefully at her home in North Potomac, MD, on Wednesday, October 26, with her husband and daughters by her side.
Daughter of the late John and Ann Litwak, Christine grew up in Van Nuys, CA, and attended Grant High School before enrolling in the University of Maryland at College Park. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Drama. Christine was an avid supporter of the arts, especially music, throughout her life.
Christine is survived by her husband James ("Jim") Carlin and daughters Lindsey and Devon, as well as mother-in-law Evelyn Carlin of Frederick, MD; sisters Maria Morgan, Jackie Tuomey, and Celine Bentley of the Los Angeles area; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Darnestown, MD, with Rev. Ken Howard officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation (111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168) and/or St. Nicholas Episcopal Church (15575 Germantown Road, Darnestown, MD 20874).
Arrangements made by Hilton Funeral Home in Barnesville, MD.

 

 

Margaret M. Northern

Mrs. Margaret M. Northern, 91, of Poolesville, MD died on Tuesday October 25, 2011 at the Casey House in Rockville, MD.
She was the wife of the late Marshall Northern.
Born on April 4, 1920 in Big Pool, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Miller) Mills.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Polak and husband Richard of Poolesville, Jean Stafford and husband Emory of Annandale, VA; one sister, Regina Myers of Big Pool; one brother, Wayne Mills of Clear Spring, MD; 4 grandchildren, Kristine, Jennifer, Angela and Michael; and six great grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Cassandra, Nathan, Connor and Ryder.
The family will receive friends on Thursday October 27 from 6-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com) where funeral services will be held on Friday October 28 at 11am.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Margaret's name to the Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W. Willard Road, Poolesville, MD 20837.

 

 

 

 

Ellis Lee Roberson

Ellis Lee Roberson, 83, of Frederick, passed away on October 11, 2011 at Glade
Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.
He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann Roberson, his wife of 60 years.
Born September 28, 1928, in Dickerson, Maryland, he was the son of the late William and Ruth Tobery Roberson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Roberson.
He is survived by four children, Wayne & wife Janice, Adamstown, MD; Warren of Frederick, MD; Larry & wife Robin, Adamstown, MD; and Gwenda of Frederick, MD. He will be missed greatly by his seven grandchildren, Kristofer & wife Kristin, Kyle, Lacey, Kristen & husband Dan, Megan, Kory & Konnor.
He took over the family business, Roberson Plumbing, in 1953. He was the first
PTA President of Monocacy Elementary School and PTA President of Poolesville
High School. He served as Sunday school superintendent and teacher at Dickerson
United Methodist Church, served as Board Chairperson at Buckeystown United
Methodist Church and received the Melvin Jones Award and Life Membership from
the Yellow Springs Lions Club. In previous years he served as President of the
Carroll Manor Lions Club.
The family will receive friends on Friday October 14th from 4-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD where funeral services will be held on Saturday October 15 at 11am.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellis' name to the Buckeystown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 399, Buckeystown, MD 21717 or a charity of your choice.

 

Mary E. Leith

Mrs. Mary E. Leith, 77, of Fairplay, died on Monday October 3, 2011.
She was the loving wife of Charles W. Leith for 60 years.
Born on July 25, 1934 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Sarah Tyler.
Surviving besides her husband are three children, Carol Feo of Florida, Earl Leith and wife Sheila of South Carolina, William Leith and wife Michelle of Inwood, WV; one brother, five sisters, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Leith, one sister, Francis Leith and one granddaughter Heidi Leith.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday October 4 from 6-8pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD where funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 5 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville.

 

 

 

William R. Baker, Jr.

Mr. William R. Baker, Jr., 62, of Berkeley Springs, WV, formerly of Poolesville, MD, died on Saturday October 1, 2011 at the Martinsburg Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg, WV.
He was the husband of Marie Baker.
Born on August 29, 1949 in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late William R. Sr. and Viola E. (Whisman) Baker.
Bill loved to hunt, fish, golf and tend his vegetable and flower gardens.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving besides his wife are two children, Stacie T. Katloski, Joseph W. Baker; two step children, William T. Reedy, Jr., Tina M. Grim and three grandchildren, Jordan and Joshua Reedy and Hannah Grim.
Bill was preceded in death by one son, William R. Baker, III and one sister, Jeanne E. King.
The family will receive friends on Monday October 3rd from 6-8pm at Hilton's Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD where funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 4th at 2pm.
Interment in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.

 

 

Margaret "Peg" A. Snyder

Mrs. Margaret "Peg" A. Snyder, passed away on September 20, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She died at the home of her youngest son and daughter-in-law with her loving family around her.
Peg was born in Buffalo, NY where she and her younger sister Molly were raised there by their aunts. Peg married her high school sweet-heart, Walter Avery Snyder in Buffalo, NY in 1953. He preceded her in death in 1999.
She is survived by sons Walter Snyder of Comus, MD, Robert of Frederick, MD, John and his wife, Teresa of Frederick, MD and her daughter Susan Mitchell and her husband, Donald Jr. of Rohrersville, MD. She is also survived by grandchildren: Melissa (Snyder) Willett and husband Ian, Erin (Snyder) Presgraves and husband Thomas, Jessica (Mitchell) Clevenger and husband Justin, Katie Snyder, Lottie Snyder and Donald Mitchell 3rd.. She also had the pleasure of being "Grammy" to and hosting tea-parties for her great-granddaughters, Vivian and Julianne Presgraves and she is survived by great-grandchildren Ava and Drake Willett. Peg is also survived by her sister Molly Dee and husband Joe Dee, and numerous great nieces and nephews in New York and Virginia Beach.
Peg enjoyed fishing at the 1000 Islands, frequenting yard sales on Saturdays, celebrating Easter at the Outer Banks and Fourth of July in Buffalo. She regularly hosted birthday and Sunday dinners for her children, grand-children and great-grandchildren! Peg was always ready to travel with her family and often shared the middle seats of the family suburban with her long-time friend Doris Lewis. She will miss her friends at the Valley Young exercise class, the Boonsboro Auction Barn and the Myersville Sunoco where she purchased her lottery tickets.
The family would like to thank her neighbors and friends James and Linda Romans, and Jay and Gail Windsor who looked out for her especially after Walter died.
The family will receive friends on Saturday October 1st at 12:30 pm with a memorial service to start at 1:30pm at Hilton's Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD. Inurnment will follow in St.Mary's Cemetery, Barnesville. In lieu of flowers Peg asked that donations be made in her name to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave, Frederick, MD 21701.
Her frankness, sensibility and generosity will be greatly missed.

 

 

Nancy D. Bowman

Mrs. Nancy D. Bowman on September 8, 2011, age 94, of Buckingham's Choice, Adamstown, Md, formerly of Gaithersburg. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, John D. Bowman, sons J. Darby Bowman Jr., Douglas B. Bowman, David W. Bowman, Peter T. Bowman, and by six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services private.

 

 

Murray A. Seeger

Mr. Murray Amsdell Seeger peacefully completed his earthly journey in the loving hands of his wife for 51 years, Palma. Murray was born to Carl and Leta Seeger in Lackawanna, NY, and reared with his sisters Jeanne and Elizabeth. He graduated from Hamburg High School, the University of Iowa and the Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard University. His life work in newspapers took them from Cleveland to New York to Washington and around the world with stations in Singapore, Brussels, Bonn and Moscow. Later, he served as the Director of Information for the AFL -CIO and as assistant director for external relations at the International Monetary Fund. He also lectured as a visiting or guest professor of journalism at American University, George Washington University and the Universities of Iowa, Maryland and Michigan. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth, wife Palma of Leisure World in Silver Spring, son Stephen and daughter-in-law Beth, grandsons Jack and Joe Seeger who carry the spirit of their grandfather in their souls, and countless friends whom he touched over the years. A memorial to honor his life and friendships will be held at the National Press Club on September 17 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Murray's name to the University of Iowa, School of Journalism.
See the extended obituary at the Washington Post

 

 

 

Harry Lee Harner

Mr. Harry Lee Harner, 76, of Boyds, MD passed away Friday August 26, 2011 at the Casey House Hospice on Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville after a 27 year illness.
Born January 10, 1935 in Boyds, he was the son of the late Charles Jacob and Dorothy Marie Harner.
Mr. Harner attended Richard Montgomery High School. He worked with his father and grandfather then moved into private construction for several years. Harry next went to work for the federal government. He worked at the Naval Surface Weapons Center in White Oak for 20 years and retired from the Federal Government as a Planner Estimator in 1987.
Harry enjoyed spending time at Deep Creek Lake, hunting fishing, gardening and spending time with his 5 grandchildren. In his later years he had a beautiful black and white cat, "Precious" that he worshiped. She was his companion for the final years of his life.
Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Doris Elaine Harner; a son, Ronald Jacob Harner and his wife Darlene of Falling Waters, WV; two daughters, Patricia Elaine Taylor and husband Paul of New Market, Janet Marie Lawless and husband James of Gaithersburg; 5 grandchildren, Bryan Taylor and wife Wendy of Frederick, Jacob Taylor of New Market, James Lawless and wife Lindsey of Richland Center, WI, Julie Lawless of Washington, DC, Devon Harner of Falling Waters, WV; one great granddaughter, Adelyn Lawless whom he loved with all his heart; two sisters, Frances Suddarth of Walkersville, Essie McClane of Inverness, FL and one brother, Roland Harner of Annapolis.
He was preceded in death by one son, Harry Lee Harner, Jr., a brother, Charles Melvin Harner.
The family will receive friends on Monday August 29 from 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville (hiltonfh.com) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 30 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Boyds Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Boyds.
Flowers are welcome or donations in Harry's name to the Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20855.

 

 

Edwin R. Dudley

Mr. Edwin Dudley, 47, of Dawsonsville, died on Monday August 15, 2011.
Born on October 15, 1963 he was the son of Emily Dudley and the late Ernest R. Dudley.
Surviving besides his mother are two sisters, Mary D. Owen and husband James of Charlottesville, VA, Barbara D. Herald and husband Michael of Frederick; one nephew, Michael Herald, Jr. and one niece, Pamela Herald.
The family will receive friends on Thursday August 18 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville (hiltonfh.com) where funeral services will be held on Friday August 19 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the Monocacy Cemetery, P.O. Box 81, Beallsville, MD 20839 or the Lombardi Cancer Center, (lombardi.georgetown.edu/)

 

 

Dr. Philip J. Snoy, DVM

Dr. Philip Joseph Snoy, DVM passed away on Monday, August 15. Dr. Snoy was born September 3, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Betty and Joseph B. Snoy. He attended Colorado State University and received his DVM from the University of Illinois Veterinary School. Dr. Snoy, who was board certified in pathology, was the Director of the Division of Veterinary Services at the Food and Drug Administration.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Francie Dougherty; his daughter, Julia Victoria Snoy and her fiancé, Zachary Reiziss; his parents of Machesney Park, Illinois; his sisters, Victoria J. Snoy and her husband, Niko Popovic; Rebecca S. Laible and her daughter, Leslie S. Laible; and Sara J. Snoy and her husband, Don Scare; his brother-in-law, Park R. Dougherty, his wife, Martha Dougherty and their children, Elizabeth, Frank and Renee Dougherty; his sister-in-law, Renee Dougherty and her daughter, Marina Josephine Daniel.
A memorial service will be held Friday, August 19, 2011 at noon at the Potomac Hunt Club, 21315 Peach Tree Road, Dickerson, Maryland. Another memorial service will be held in Rockford, Illinois in early September. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Dr. Snoy to Parent Encouragement Program, 10100 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895; Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 North Main Street, Rockford, Il 61101; or to the Newark Boys Chorus School, 1016 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102.

 

 

 

Herbert T. Dixon

Mr. Herbert T. Dixon of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2011. He was 97 years old.
Herbert was born in Barnesville, Maryland in 1913, and resided there for 62 years. He later made his home in Leesburg, Virginia. The son of Eberly T. Dixon, rural letter carrier, and Zora V. Dixon, homemaker, he had two loving sisters, Agnes Luhn of Damsacus and Evelyn Matthews of Dickerson. He was married to the love of his life, Stacy Rosamond Dixon, before she predeceased him in 1991. He leaves a niece, Nancy Cawley of McLean, VA, who will greatly miss her Uncle Herb.
During World War II Herbert served in Tunisia, Naples, Rome, and North Africa under General Patton. He was the recipient of three Army service medals. He spent his career as an electrician at the National Institutes of Health. Lifelong interests included salt-water fishing, travel, and reading. He had a fascination with all things mechanical. A faithful member of the Baptist Church, he rarely missed a Sunday service. He had a sharp mind, keen memory, and kind and gentle ways.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 (visitation at 10:00) Thursday, August 11 at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD. Interment will follow in the Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.

 

 

 

 

Norman P. Leibrand

Mr. Norman P. Leibrand, "Mouse", 74, of Poolesville, passed away on Sunday July 24, 2011.
He was the loving husband of Elsie Leibrand. Born on June 24, 1937 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late George Leibrand and Gladys East.
Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Norman P. Leibrand, Jr. of Lynnwood, WA, Roy A. Leibrand and wife Maggie of Dickerson; two brothers, Wyman "Bucky" Leibrand, Archie East; three sisters, Barbara Close, Linda Murray, Peggy Hendon; six grandchildren, Cody, Jordan, Hannah, Nina, Anna, Nick and one great grandchild, Brody.
Norman was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Herbert "Toogie" Leibrand.
The family will receive friends on Friday July 29 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 Saturday July 30 at the Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W. Willard Road, Poolesville, MD 20837.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454
Alexandria, VA 22312 or www.diabetes.org.

 

 

Elizabeth "Betty" Moore Copsey

Ms. Elizabeth "Betty" Moore Copsey, 66, of Silver Spring, MD died on Friday July 22, 2011.
Born in Frederick on October 2, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Joseph Collinson and Edna Carolyn Donahoe Moore.
Surviving are two sons, Alan Copsey (Jen) of Ellicott City, MD, Eric Copsey of Bethesda, MD; one sister, Carolyn Hodgkins (Earl) of Wilmington, NC and two granddaughters, Rachel and Leah Copsey.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday July 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, where the funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 27 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD.

 

 

 

Raymond E. Poole

Mr. Raymond E. Poole, 84, of Poolesville, died on Wednesday July 20, 2011.
He was the loving husband of Frances Mae "Billie" Poole.
Born on August 2, 1926 in Poolesville, he was the son of the late John E. and Sarah Beall Poole.
As a youngster Raymond was a member of the 4-H Club and the Poolesville FFA, serving as an officer in each. He was an avid exhibitor showing livestock and crops. Raymond worked on his father's farm until 1945. In 1947 he started work in Guy Allnutt's store at Seneca and in 1965 purchased the business and renamed it "Poole's General Store". He and his family ran the store a favorite landmark by many until its recent closing. Raymond raised over a hundred head of beef cattle along with sheep and chickens to add color to the store's environment for the city folks that would come out his way. He was also a member of the Carroll Manor Grange #406 and the Bethesda Chevy Chase Izaak Walton League. He was a member of Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving besides his wife are six children, James Poole and wife Mary Jane, Linda Willis and husband Herman, John Poole and wife Debbie, Carolyn Arnold and husband Eddy, Jo Ann Clements, Marilyn Poole and partner Allen Duckett; two sisters, Anne Harvey and husband John, and Blanche Rippeon; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday July 24 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday July 25 at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville, MD 20837.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Raymond's name to the Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Poolesville, MD 20837 or R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, www.umm.edu/shocktrauma/donate

 

 

 

David Brian Spring

Mr. David Brian Spring, 56, of Clarksburg, died suddenly on Sunday July 17, 2011.
Born on September 1, 1954 he was the son of Rupert W., Jr. and Nancy Jo Spring of Dickerson.
Surviving besides his parents are two brothers, Michael Spring (Sandra) of Salisbury, Steven Spring (Jody) of Gaithersburg; one sister, Pamela Jamison (William) of Dickerson; eight
nieces, one nephew and one great niece.
David was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dennis Spring and one sister-in-law, Barbara Spring.
The family will receive friends on Friday July 22 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville.
Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Boyds Presbyterian Church, 19901 White Ground Road, Boyds, MD 20841.

 

 

 

Sharon M. Remsburg

Mrs. Sharon M. Remsburg, 57, of Adamstown, died on Saturday July 2, 2011 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Fred Remsburg.
Born on August 27, 1953 in Gaithersburg, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Josephine Ratliff Cox.
Sharon worked at Monocacy Elementary School as a librarian for many years.
Surviving are her three daughters, Sarah McGuire (Jeremy) of Cresaptown, MD, Samantha and Sabrina Remsburg both of Adamstown; four sisters, Elizabeth Grubb (Howard) of Rocky Ridge, Barbara Oliver of Gore, VA, Patricia Free (Monte) of Frederick, Nancy Wilner and fiancée Lee of Falling Waters, WV and one granddaughter, Emily McGuire. She will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, her work friends, the OPP Crew and high school friends. There is also one grandson on the way.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday July 6 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville where funeral services will be held on Thursday July 7 at 10 am.
Graveside services will be held at 4 pm in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, WV.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Patty Pollatos Fund, Inc, 11102 Eagletrace Court, New Market, MD 21774-6704 ppfinc.org

 

 

 

Carol Ladd

Mrs. Carol Lee Bowman Ladd, 89, of Poolesville, MD, died June 27, 2011 at her apartment in the Aspenwood Senior Living Center, Silver Spring, MD of abdominal cancer. Mrs. Ladd was a breeder of chocolate Labrador retrievers and Arabian horses. Several of her Labrador retrievers earned their American Field Trial Grand Championships. She was a founder of the Sugarland Searchers Doll Club of Maryland in 1986. Her other interests included photography, genetics and genealogy. She had been a Poolesville resident since 1967. Carol Lee Bowman was born in 1922 in Oakland, CA, to Charles L. Bowman and Lucile W. Sleeper. At age 12 her family moved to Larchmont, N.Y. She received a bachelor's degree in Arts and Sciences in 1943 from Cornell University. She met her future husband, Robert Daniel Ladd, at Cornell. They married in October 1943. After WW II, they moved to Tulsa, OK and then to the Washington, DC area, settling in Alexandria, VA, Potomac, MD and finally to their farm "Haverhill" in Poolesville, MD. Her memberships included the Cornell Club of Washington; Congressional Country Club in Bethesda; the Potomac Hunt Club; the Seneca Valley Pony Club of Montgomery County; and the St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Poolesville. Survivors include five children, Robin L. McEntire of Silver Spring, R. Daniel Ladd Jr. of Bethesda, Merle L. Silverman of Foster City, CA, retired Army Col. Charles B. Ladd of Douglasville, GA, and Phebe L. Mertes of Helotes, TX; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville, MD is handling the arrangements. A memorial reception will be held on July 16, 2011 from 11 am until 1 pm at St. Peter's Fellowship Hall in Poolesville, MD.

 

 

John G. Stringer

Mr. John "Jack" Stringer of Poolesville passed away on June 17, 2011 after a heart attack and respiratory failure. Jack, whose family was from Poolesville, lived at his home on Beall Street for over thirty years. He was well-known in the community as a concerned citizen and activist on various causes in the late 1970s and 1980s. His mother and father, Harry R. and Marguerite K. Stringer, his brother Harry R. Stringer, Jr. and sister Joan Miles preceded him in death.
He was born in Washington, DC and graduated from Wilson High School. He was a graduate from the University of Maryland majoring in English and Journalism. He was a member of Gamma Chi Chapter of Sigma Chi while there. Jack's interest in journalism came from his father who was a writer for the old Times Herald in Washington and eventually with the Washington Post. Jack's father wrote a popular racehorse column called String Along with Stringer in the 1930s.
Mr. Stringer served in the Korean War in the beginning of his three years of service and finished his military service in Japan with the 4th Mobile Radio Company. While in the army in Japan he was stationed at Camp Zama north of Tokyo as the radio disc jockey for the military Far East Network, which broadcast music and news throughout the far east. His daily show aired from dawn to mid-afternoon primarily to military families and others interested in an English language broadcast. At the end of his service in Japan he served at Supreme Headquarters in Tokyo under General Maxwell Taylor, as a public information radio reporter. In that position he produced radio interviews of soldiers serving in Japan that would be sent home to their families for broadcast on their local radio stations
After the military Jack began his writing career with the New York Daily News bureau located at the National Press Club in the early 1950s. Eventually he had a twenty-two year career was as a public information writer for the Federal government working for various departments, including Health, Education, and Welfare, Federal Drug Administration, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
He is survived by his niece Geoya Stout, her husband, Glenn Stout and children Kathryn, Nikolas, Timothy and Gabriel Stout.
A memorial service will be held at Hilton Funeral Home on July 1 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception of friends at his home in Poolesville.

 

 

Betty Joyce Keriakos

Mrs. Betty Joyce Keriakos, 71, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Germantown, MD on June 4, 2011.
She was the wife of Gus V. Keriakos, mother of Donald Dean (Nanette), James Dean, Angelo Keriakos all of Germantown, MD and Paul Keriakos (Vicki) of Jefferson, MD, sister of Louise Richardson of Columbia, MD and grandmother of 8.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday June 8 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD. (hiltonfh.com)
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday June 9 at the Barnesville Baptist Church, 17917 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville, MD.
Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or an Animal Rescue of you choice.

 

 

Pedro J. Bras (Garcia)

Mr. Pedro J. Bras, 85, of Dickerson and Puerto Rico, on May 30, 2011.
Services to be held at a later date in Puerto Rico

 

Bertrand W. Gray

Mr. Bertrand W. Gray, 86, of Rockville, on May 27, 2011.
Services will be held at Arlington Cemetery at a later date.

 

 

Morris F. Edmundson

Mr. Morris F. Edmundson, 73, of Germantown, on May 12, 2011.
Services private.

 

 

 

Helen Carlisle Burdette

Mrs. Helen Carlisle Burdette, 82, of Dickerson, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd "Bill" Burdette. Born on November 20, 1928, in Dickerson, she was the daughter of the late James Maurice Carlisle and Bettie Fields Carlisle.
She was a 1946 graduate of Poolesville High School where she was President and Valedictorian of the class. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family always came first in her life. She enjoyed numerous trips to Disney World with her children and grandchildren. A stay-at-home mom for 20 years, she returned to work at the National Geographic Society in 1970. She spent the last 28 years of her career as a Federal employee at "the best place in the world to work," the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington, DC, until retiring at the age of 80.
She is survived by three children, Nancy Burdette Gallo and her husband Peter, of Barnesville, Gary Burdette and his wife, Jan, of Dickerson, and Terry Burdette and his wife, Barbara, of Woodsboro. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Amy Riggs and her husband, Jeremy, of Frederick, Tara Burdette, of Urbana, Jimmy Burdette, of Bethesda, Jennifer Abbamonte, of Washington, DC, Lisa Corrigan and her husband Matt, of New Market, and Bryan Abbamonte and his wife, Claire, of Odenton, as well as three great-grandchildren, Ashley and Bethany Corrigan, and Tyler Riggs. She is survived by two brothers, James "Bo" Maurice Carlisle, Jr., of Dickerson, and Richard "Dee" Vernon Carlisle and his wife, Donna, of Frederick. She was preceded in death by sister-in-law, MaryAnn Carlisle, and sister, Fannie Ensor and her husband, Harry Ensor.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Barnesville Baptist Church, 17917 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD. Pastors Joe Ivey and Wayne Roberson will officiate the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

 

 

Fr. George B. Reid, Pastor Emeritus

Fr. George. B. Reid, Pastor Emeritus, 91, of St. Mary's Parish and Shrine of our Lady of Fatima, Barnesville, MD went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 9, 2011.
Born on April 5, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Joseph and Edna Staples Reid.
Surviving are three brothers, Girard Reid of Michigan, Robert Reid of New Jersey and Edwin H. Reid of New York.
Visitation will be held on Sunday May 15th from 2-9pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD with a Vigil Mass celebrated at 7:30 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Monday May 16th at the church.
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
A reception will follow in St. Mary's Pavilion on the church grounds.

 

 

George O. Kephart

Mr. George Overton Kephart of Chiswell's Inheritance, Poolesville, MD departed this life on April 29, 2011 in the Great Smoky Mountains while celebrating the life of his grandfather, Horace Kephart. Loving father of George O. Kephart, Jr., Elizabeth Perry Kapsch and Ann-Frazer Brown, all of Poolesville, devoted grandfather of Sarah Frazer Prestemon, Simon Alexander Brown and Amanda Greenberry Brown, father-in-law of Robert J. Kapsch and Patt Robertson, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, MaryAnn Griffith Kephart. He is also survived by his devoted sisters, Barbara Kephart Crane and Jane K. Keller, his brother-in-law, William B. Griffith, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born to Leonard W. Kephart and Frances Frazer Kephart on February 16, 1920, he grew up in Takoma Park, graduated from Central High School and in 1941 from University of Maryland where he was business manager of the Old Line newspaper and member of Omicron Deta Kappa and Kappa Alpha. In World War II, he served in the U. S. Coast Guard as an air-sea rescue pilot. His career included years spent abroad in Japan and throughout the world as an investment banker and for the State Department. He owned the Potomac and Rockville Supply Co. He served his community as a Commissioner of M-NCPPC, Trustee on the Maryland Environmental Trust and the Montgomery County Historical Society Trust, Chair of Barnesville School, and recently as a director of the Mooseum and on the Montgomery Countryside Alliance Advisory Board. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish for over 50 years. He captained the Cabot-36 sailboat "Sarah Frazer" on voyages across the Atlantic and throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Chesapeake.
Friends may call at the family farm, Chiswell's Inheritance, 18200 Beallsville Road, Poolesville, MD on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6 to 9 p.m. A service of Christian Burial will be held at St Peter's Parish, 20100 Whites Ferry Rd, Poolesville on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 3 p.m. with interment to follow at Monocacy Cemetery, 19801 West Hunter Road, Beallsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Parish (stpetersnet.org) or to Montgomery Countryside Alliance (mocoalliance.org).

 

 

Dorothy Louise Williams

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Williams, 97, of Poolesville, MD, passed away on April 30, 2011. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Linwood Williams. Known to many as "Gobby," she is survived by her devoted granddaughter Denise Habib, husband Don and great-grandsons Evan and Brian of Poolesville, granddaughter Debra Davis, great-grandson BJ and great-granddaughter Candace of Burtonsville, granddaughter Kimberly Williams and grandson John Willams of Calverton. She is also survived by special friends Viviana and Jimmy Warren of Poolesville and Bob Childers of San Jose, Costa Rica. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by sons Kent Linwood and Barton Keith Williams. She will be interred at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk, Maryland. Services will be private.

 

 

Eleanor S. Oxendine

Mrs. Eleanor S. Oxendine, 73, of Germantown, MD on April 29, 2011.
Loving wife of John C. Oxendine, mother of Lisa Phelps (Jerry), grandmother of Benjamin and Lauren Phelps, RJ, Tara and Alyssa Quintos.
She is survived by two brothers and three sisters.
Eleanor was preceded in death by one daughter, Angela Lynn Quintos.
Family will be receiving friends on Monday May 2 from 5-7pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109) Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com).
Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday May 3 at the Boyds Presbyterian Church, 19901 White Ground Road, Boyds, MD.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

 

 

Maddie D. Kephart

Miss Maddie D. Kephart, 23, of Boyds, MD passed away suddenly on April 29, 2011.
She was the beloved daughter of Tracy and Mary Kephart.
Also surviving is her paternal grandmother, Mary Kephart, maternal grandmother, Ruth Reed, uncles, Jack and Dicky and aunts, Diane, Beverly and Cherry.
Maddie gave the ultimate gift of life by being an organ donor.
Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday May 3 from 3-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109) Barnesville (hiltonfh.com)
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday May 4 at the Boyds Presbyterian Church, 19901 White Ground Road, Boyds.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Maddie Kephart Foundation, 21031 Clarksburg Rd., Boyds, MD 20841.

 

 

Anthony M. Natelli, Jr.

Mr. Anthony M. Natelli, Jr. ("Tony"), 52 of Dickerson, MD on April 6, 2011.
Tony is survived by his loving wife, Christine Natelli; his son, Jamie Hugh; and mother, Gertrude "Trudy" Natelli.
He is also survived by his two brothers, Thomas Natelli and wife Karen, Michael Natelli and wife Jessica; two sisters, Mary Natelli McCann and husband Tim and Nancy Natelli Duin and husband Steve; 3 grandchildren and 27 nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony M. Natelli, who passed away on March 25th, 2004.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday April 11 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD.directions
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be holding a reception immediately after at the pavilion on the church grounds. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Tony's memory to the Anthony M. Natelli Foundation, c/o Natelli Communities, 506 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

 

 

 

Whitney Staver

Whitney Staver, 63, of Poolesville MD died suddenly March 21, 2011 of a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years Gini, son Whit Wm. 26, daughter Victoria 25, his parents Preble and Isabell, 3 sisters, Leslie, Lynne and Laurie, niece Cindy Broderick, nephew Eric Bouvet and their families. Whitney also leaves his dogs Cayda and Jazz.
Whitney began his career with 2 tours in Vietnam as a Marine in the 1960's. Upon his discharge he spent 13 years as a contract employee at the CIA in Mclean, Va. He next worked as a full time dad for 2 yrs then trained as a barber and became an owner/operator alongside his wife Gini at the Poolesville Barber and Stylist. He has been an active member in the I.O.O.F. Lodge #97 for 20 yrs of fellowship.
The family will receive friends on Saturday March 26 from 12 - 3 pm at the Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville, in the church hall.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm in the sanctuary. A reception will follow in the church hall.directions
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Whitney's name be made to WUMCO, P.O. Box 247, Poolesville, MD 20837
wumco.org

 

Jack Lee "Rip" Broadwater

Mr. Jack Lee "Rip" Broadwater, 69, of Poolesville, died suddenly on Thursday March 17, 2011.
He was the loving husband of Jeanette Broadwater.
Born on October 14, 1941 in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Gerald and Hope Broadwater.
Surviving besides his wife is one son, Jerry Broadwater of Cumberland, MD, one daughter, Cherise Praniewski of Poolesville, one brother, Leonard Broadwater of Annapolis, MD and two grandchildren, Kandyce and Kori Lee.
Jack was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday March 20 from 3-6pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD where funeral services will be held on Monday March 21 at 11am.
Interment will follow in Darnestown Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Darnestown, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to WUMCO Help, Inc., P.O. Box 247
Poolesville, MD 20837 or ASPCA, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804
Click here to e-mail the Broadwater family your condolences.

 

 

 

George L. Reed, Jr.

Mr. George L. Reed, Jr., 80, of Bedford, VA died on March 2, 2011 at his residence.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday March 4 from 6-8 PM at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville where funeral services will be held on Saturday March 5 at 11 AM.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.

 

 

 

Christie L. Lynch

Mrs. Christie L. Lynch, 35, of Hagerstown died on February 26, 2011.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday March 6 from 3-5 PM at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville where a funeral service will be held at 5 PM immediately following the visitation.

 

 

Edward U. Boxall

Mr. Edward Upton Boxall, 67, of Boyds, died suddenly on Wednesday February 16, 2011 at the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville.
He was the loving husband of Jo Ann Boxall.
Born on April 8, 1943 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Willie and Nellie Dillehay Boxall.
Surviving besides his wife are his two sons, Charles and wife June, Carl and wife Norma, two grandsons, Charlie and James, one great grandson, Luke and 4 step grandchildren.
Services were private.

 

 

G. Robert "Bob" Checkley

Mr. G. Robert Checkley, 88, of Comus, MD, died at his daughter's home in Fredericksburg, VA on Sunday February 6, 2011. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Norma June (Bagley) Checkley. Born on September 2, 1922 in Le Mars, Iowa, he was the beloved son of the late Alfred and Flora Goodwin Checkley.
Surviving are his four daughters, Carol Checkley of Comus, Janice Connell (Charlie) of Houston, Texas, Gini Guentner (Bob) of Vernon Hills, Illinois, Sharon Skipper (Rick) of Fredericksburg, VA; 11 grandchildren, Katie, Celeste, Charles, Sean, Joshua, Brian, Jonathan, Emily, Nathan, Brandon, and Robbie; and 6 great grandchildren, Eli, Noah, Jadon, Katelyn, Payton and Evalyn. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Wilfred and two granddaughters, Sandra Sue and Lauren.
During World War II, Bob served his country by enlisting in the Army shortly after
Pearl Harbor. He began as an infantry soldier and quickly advanced in rank and
position as a gunnery instructor. When volunteers were needed for the Army Air
Corps, he became a belly gunner on a B-24. He flew many dangerous missions from New Guinea to bomb mainland Japan as part of the 13th Air Force, 371st Bomber
Group, 307th Squadron, he was honorably discharged in 1946.
After the war, Bob attended and graduated the University of Michigan where he earned his B.S. in Engineering and lettered in Gymnastics. During his long career as a Chrysler Corporation automotive engineer, he specialized in the ground-breaking concept of fuel economy. He placed first in several cross-country mobile economy runs, always beating his boss.
At the end of his engineering career, Bob returned to his childhood roots of a farmer. He succeeded his father-in-law, Marion Bagley, as the owner and farm manager of the "Farr/Bagley" farm, a cow-calf operation in Comus, Maryland.
His life's passion was farming, but when asked what he was most proud of his answer was, "being a father." In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Bob's charity of choice, the Fisher House. www.fisherhouse.org

Services were private.

 

 

Doris Turman

Doris Lorraine Turman, 79, of Poolesville, MD passed away peacefully on Friday January 28, 2011.
Survived by siblings Anne and Heath Goad and Betty Conner. Husband, Trent Turman (deceased). Children, Phyllis Ziner, Leburn (deceased), Charles, Joseph and Roger Turman. 12 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Monday January 31 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD. (hiltonfh.com)
Funeral services will be held at 9 am on Tuesday February 1 at the Church of the Redeemer, 19425 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD.
Interment will follow in Ft.Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

 

 

Sally W. Caw

Mrs. Sally W. Caw died on Tuesday January 25, 2011.
She was the loving wife of 56 years of Joseph W. Caw, Jr.
Also surviving are her children; Joseph W. Caw, III, Rosemarie Caw Reader (Mike), James C. Caw; one sister, Elizabeth Dyer; two brothers, William and David Wilson and 7 grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday January 28 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD. directions
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday January 29 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., P.O. Box 67, Barnesville, MD 20838.directions
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sally's name to St. Mary's.

 

 

Stanley Leo Umstead, Jr. "Lee"

Mr. Stanley Leo Umstead, Jr., known as "Lee," of Odenton, Maryland, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011.
He was born August 9, 1957, in Frederick, Maryland, and grew up in Beallsville, Maryland. Lee graduated from Poolesville High School and attended Montgomery College. He worked in the restaurant industry most of his career and was currently working for Martin's Catering. He enjoyed coaching his children's sports teams, loved cooking, and enjoyed spending time at the beach.
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Lillard Umstead, Frederick; his children, Katie Umstead and Austin Umstead, and his former wife, Lisbeth Jenkins Umstead, Bowie, Maryland; his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Joe Hamilton, Littleton, Colorado, his uncle J. Robert Lillard, Jr., Barnesville, Maryland, his niece Amy Hamilton, Vancouver, Washington, his cousin and cousin-in-law, Janita and Gary Burdette, Dickerson, Maryland, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Leo Umstead.
Graveside services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Maryland, at 10 am on Saturday January 29. Please meet at the Old Chapel to process to the grave site.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Barnesville Baptist Church, P. 0. Box 69, Barnesville, Maryland 20838.

 

 

 

William (Bill) Emerson Brown

Departed this life on January 21, 2011 in his home in Ijamsville, MD following a short but fierce battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Marjorie Marvin Brown for over 56 years and the loving and caring father of sons James E. Brown (Poolesville, MD), Timothy W. Brown (Los Angeles, CA), and Matthew W. Brown (New Market, MD). He is also survived by his sister and her husband Imogene and Skip McClung, four loving grandchildren (Jess, Tucker, Dianna, and Andy) and an extended family of loving brothers and sisters-in-law (Patricia and Steve Arntson, Judy Majors), daughters-in-law, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends. A memorial and celebration of the life of Bill "Pops" Brown will be held on Saturday January 29, 2011 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 30) at National Memorial Park in Falls Church VA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Calvary United Methodist Church of Mount Airy MD.

 

 

 

Peter T. Menke

Mayor Peter Thomas Menke, 69, of Barnesville MD died on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Pete was the son of the late Dorothy Gray Menke and the late George V. Menke. He was the beloved husband, best friend and partner of Patricia Hillard Menke and the late Francis Morgan Menke. Pete is survived by his brother George, and wife Julie and brother John and wife Meg. Pete was the best father and deeply loved his four children, daughter Meredith G. Menke and husband Dave Coker, daughter Crystal Gaddis Boyd and husband Cabot, son Craig Gaddis and wife Jacqueline of Barnesville, and daughter Samantha Menke; and four grandchildren, Ethan and Ashton Gaddis, Ava and Chloe Boyd. Pete will be greatly missed by all.
A Funeral Mass at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barnesville will be held on Saturday, January 22 at 1:00 PM. Immediately following, a celebration of his life will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church Pavilion. directions
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pete's name to the Town of Barnesville to benefit the Menke Dogwood Fund. barnesvillemd.org

 

 

Carey K. Miller

Mrs. Carey K. Miller, 87, of Boyds, died on January 15, 2011.
Services to be announced at a later date.

 

 

Leroy C. Archer

Mr. Leroy C. Archer, 71, of Poolesville, died on Wednesday January 12, 2011. He was the husband of Charlotte Archer. Born on April 5, 1939 in Bethesda he was the son of the late Leroy and Delores Jones Archer. Surviving besides his wife are three children, Shelia, Diane and Paul along with 3 grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends on Friday January 14 from 11am - 1 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville. directions Graveside services will follow at Parklawn Memorial Cemetery in Rockville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fisher House fisherhouse.org

 

 

Henry H. Clough

Mr. Henry H. Clough, 88, of Sandy Spring, MD died on Saturday January 8, 2011. He was the husband of the late Isabel J. Clough. Surviving are his children, Henry H. Clough, Jr., Camilla S. Clough (Lawrence Fox), Candice Clough; one sister, Helen Stanley; two grandchildren, Kate and Michael Fox. A memorial service will be held at 7 PM on Friday January 14 at the Twinbrook Baptist Church, 1001 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20851.directions In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the church in Henry's name.

 

 

Matthew J. Williquette

Mr. Matthew J. Williquette, 22, of Dayton, MD, formerly of Poolesville, died suddenly on January 7, 2011.
He was the son of Keith and Debra Williquette.
Family is receiving friends on Monday January 10 from 4-8 PM at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday January 11 at 11 AM.
Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Sunshine.

 

 

Scott S. Kalski

Mr. Scott S. Kalski, 52, of Poolesville, MD on January 7, 2011.
He was the husband of Linda and father of Jake.
He leaves behind his "Boys", Wolfie, Gizmo and Gabriel.
Also surviving are his parents, Lorraine Kalski, Tiberio and Janice Panaccio, one brother, Tim Panaccio (Carla), nieces, Arianna and Allegra Panaccio, one nephew, Nick Panaccio (Heather), a great niece, Mia and one great nephew, Lucas.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 am on Saturday January 15th at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, P.O. Box 358, Poolesville, MD 20837.directions
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Scott's name to the church

 

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