Carol Elizabeth Corcoran, 75

Memorial Service

Carol Corcoran, 75, of Lexington Park, died on November 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on December 24, 1933 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Everett Shurr and Helen (Sparrow) Shurr.

Carol graduated from Frankfort High School in Frankfort, IN in 1952. She was married to Robert Corcoran from 1953 until 1969. Together they had six children. She resided in Washington DC, California, Florida, South Carolina and Maryland. Carol enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening and photography. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, always with a camera in hand. Carol knew no stranger and could often be found playing her favorite lottery numbers and scratch off tickets. She is survived by her very special friend and partner of many years Paul Monahan, a son Rick Corcoran (Kim) of Valley Lee, and three daughters Patty Corcoran of Lexington Park, Barbara Kenney (Lonnie) of Summerville, SC and Vicky Carroll (David) of Lexington Park, a bother Robert Shurr (Janie) of Kokomo, IN, sister Sally Easley of Olive Branch, MS, two sisters-in-law Sharon Shurr, Frankfort, IN, and Betty Piersanti, Davidsonville, MD and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by 11 grandchildren: Kris Perry and Kelly Lawson of Jacksonville, FL, David Corcoran of Valley Lee, John Corcoran and Jeff Corcoran of Las Vegas, NV, Keri Phillips and Ryan Phillips of Summerville, SC, Josh Carroll of Lexington Park, MD, Kevin Carroll of Oahu, HI, Stephen Corcoran and Andrew Corcoran of Bettendorf, IA. Carol also has 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Mike Corcoran (2004), and a daughter Gail Corcoran Garley (1995), and brother Allen Shurr (2000).

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Bay District Fire House Social Hall in Lexington Park, MD for a celebration of Carol's life starting at 6:00 p.m. The dress is casual. You are invited to come and share your stories/memories of Carol. Food and beverages will be served while we enjoy some of her favorite music and view a picture slide show of some of Carol's most unforgettable moments. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, Maryland 20653

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

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

Richard Albert Kalinowski, 70

Richard Albert Kalinowski, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away November 13, 2009 at the Washington Adventist Hospital. Born December 15, 1938 in Weirton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Samuel Kaniss and Geneva Paholek Simone.

Mr. Kalinowski served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked as a Service Cashier for Ourisman Chevrolet for 44 years. He moved to Southern Maryland from Washington, D.C. in 1972. He was a Steelers fan who loved his cigars, working around the house and putting things together. Spending time with his family was special.

Mr. Kalinowski is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandra Gail Brewer Kalinowski; his mother, Geneva Simone; daughter, Kendra D. Lyon and her husband, Scott Lyon; brother, Robert Kalinowski, Jr. and 2 grandchildren, Jonathan D. Lyon and Bradley S. Lyon.

The family will receive friends for Richard's Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:30a.m. by the Rev. Rory T. Conley at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, MD. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary's County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD.

Hilda Louise McMahon, 63

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Visitation
Hilda Louise McMahon, 63 passed away peacefully on November 13, 2009 at her residence.

Born September 10, 1946 in Ely, Nevada, survived by her devoted mother Ragnheidur "Elin" Cramer and stepfather Sheldon Cramer of Hollywood, MD.

Hilda will be remembered for her loving nature, generosity and sense of humor; she will be missed by all who knew her.

Proud mother of Robert, (Tamela) Knight of Galena, OH, Cynthia E. Knight of Sarasota, FL and Stacey L. Dallaire of Woonsocket, RI, sister of, Edith, (Daniel) Spinner of Concord, VA, Johanna Fortney and James Clark of Canton, OH also survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Hilda was preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" McMahon, father William Clark and two brothers; William H. Clark, Jr. and Robert J. Clark.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Dale Skular officiating. Interment will be private.

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

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

James Leonard "Boots" Wheeler, 83

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

James Leonard “Boots” Wheeler, Sr., 83 of Chaptico, MD died November 11, 2009 at his residence. Born April 10, 1926, in Chaptico, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Latham and Maude Russell Wheeler. He was the loving husband of Agnes Cecelia Knott Wheeler to whom he was married to for 57 years. He is also survived by his children, Debbie Hall and her husband Mike, Betty Riffle and her husband Pat and James Wheeler, Jr., all of Chaptico, MD, Theresa Mckinney and her husband Ricky of Clements, MD, Joseph Wheeler and his wife Ann of St. Inigoes, MD and Mary Wheeler of Avenue, MD as well as twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchilden; his sisters Ann Patton of Valley Lee, MD and Sis Lang of Great Mills, MD, three sister in laws, Margaret Wheeler of Clements, MD, Delores Wheeler of Hollywood, MD,  and Elaine Wheeler of Callaway, MD.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Barbara Gayle McKay, his brothers Aloysius, Francis, Ernest, Sylvester, Bernard and Charles, his sister Susan Latham and son in law Paul A. Hewitt, Sr. Boots graduated from St. Mary’s Academy “Class of 1944”. Mr. Wheeler was a Farmer and Waterman. He  resided in St. Mary’s County all of his life. He loved working the fields and gardens on his Ford tractors, and the water, oystering, crabbing and fishing. He raised produce, livestock, and hunted as well. He enjoyed his chats at the Hughesville Tobacco Market with fellow tobacco farmers and associates. He belonged to the Farm Bureau for over 50 years. He raised his family to know the meaning of hard work, the value of a dollar, the love of God, nature and mankind. He loved watching the Washington Redskins Football games and the Baltimore Orioles Baseball games and reading his Washington Post paper. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Bobby Hall, Tony Hewitt, James Hewitt, Jason Mckay, Bobby McKinney and Ryan Wheeler. Honorary Pallbearers will be all of his grand children. Contributions may be left to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 37575 Chaptico Road, Chaptico, MD 20621.

Shirley Ann Birdine, 61

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Life Celebration
Shirley Ann Birdine, 61, of St. Inigoes, MD died November 11, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Shirley was born December 12, 1947 to Mary Louise (Ball) Birdine and Arthur Raymond Birdine. She attended Jarboesville/Carver High School in Lexington Park, MD. She enjoyed being around family and friends.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory one son, Terry Lee Milburn of St. Inigoes, MD, her mother Mary Louise Birdine of St. Inigoes, MD, one brother, William Charles Barnes (Louise), Lexington Park, MD, her special friend Joseph 'Little Joe" Milburn, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was pre-deceased by her father, Arthur Birdine, and three brothers, Henry, Richard and Stanley Barnes.

Family will receive friends for Shirley's Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, St. Inigoes, MD. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Alfred Statesman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Eddie Banks, Ricco Barnes, Wayne Barnes, William Barnes, Julian Bryan, and Gilbert Green.

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

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

Frederick "Rick Card" Nickolas Fischetti, 61

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Life Celebration
Frederick Nickolas Fischetti "Rick Card", 61 of Mechanicsville, MD died November 10, 2009 at his residence after a long and brave battle with ALS.

Born October 26, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Frederick J. and step-mother Rita Fischetti and his mother Nickie Bergiadis.

He moved to Kensington, MD as a teenager and graduated from Albert Einstein High School in 1967.

Rick was a Journeyman Electrician with IBEW Local 26. He worked for Mona Electric for last 6 years; he also spent many years as a builder and contractor in southern Maryland.

Rick was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He is survived by his wife and eternal companion, Mindy and their three children; Benjamin, Jack and Isabella, his children; Brytana Fischetti of Richmond, VA and Justin Fischetti, (Jessica) of Laurel, MD, grandchildren; Dante, Justice and Jacob, siblings; Michael Fischetti of Chesapeake, VA and Mary Jude Austin of Salt Lake City, UT.

Rick will be missed by so many that knew and loved him. This journey was taken with so many friends and family and he loved all of them so much.

Family will receive friends for Rick's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, California, MD, with Bishop Dennis Reed officiating.

Pallbearers will be; Michael Fischetti, Justin Fischetti, Dean Wells, Dennis Reed, Mark Henderson, Randy Kurdy, Benjamin Fischetti, Jack Fischetti and Chuck Tolson.

Interment will follow in the Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650

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

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

Dorothy Louise Stiegleiter, 91

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Visitation
Dorothy Louise Stiegleiter, 91, of California died November 10, 2009 at her home. She was born December 16, 1917 in Pontiac, IL to George and Ruth (Ogg) Logue. She was married to Perry F. Stiegleiter on April 17, 1937 in Aurora, IL. They resided in Illinois and Wisconsin prior to moving to California, MD in 1998. She was a member of Hollywood United Methodist Church. She enjoyed music and singing in church choirs. She also enjoyed sewing and made many of her own clothes. She participated in league bowling with her husband for several years. She owned and operated a Fruit Juice House lunch counter and ice cream shop in Westmont, IL with her husband in the 1950's and 1960's. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson Kurt Hall. She is survived by her loving husband Perry, sisters Eva Grimm of Aurora, IL, and Marilyn Dolittle of Montgomery, IL and her brother Richard Logue of Marseilles, IL. She is also survived by her son, Perry George Stiegleiter of Las Vegas, NV and her daughter Penny R. Hall of Solomons, MD and her foster daughter Judy Holem of Dyer, IN. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on November 21, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Hollywood United Methodist Church where a Memorial Service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. with Reverend Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Joseph James Towney, 72

Pending

Obituary to appear later.

Jordan Scott Paganelli, 17

Funeral Service
Life Celebration Rally - Leonardtown High School
Life Celebration Rally. Due to the current weather and the likelihood that the rain will continue through Friday night, the Jordan Paganelli Life Celebration Rally (JP-LCR) at Leonardtown High School will be moved INDOORS to the school's GYMNASIUM. The facility has been rented for the event and is still being sponsored by Pastor Terry Baxley from Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Date and time remain the same: Friday (13 Nov) starting at 7:00pm. The GYMNASIUM should be able to accommodate close to TWO THOUSAND people. However, we ask for your patience and flexibility as this venue is obviously not as large as the stadium. We expect to have many sitting on the floor of the basketball court. The JP-LCR will be open to the public and is meant to provide an opportunity for anyone/everyone to share and celebrate Jordan's magnificent life in an informal setting. As mentioned earlier…..we expect THOUSANDS to attend. Please don't be late…..we WILL start at 7:00pm. Please plan accordingly for carpooling, traffic, and parking. There will be music and pictures. Following opening remarks, a prayer will be offered during a "candlelight moment of silence". Glow Sticks will be provided/distributed for the "Candlelight Memorial". After that, we will shift gears and ramp-up the LIFE CELEBRATION? by way of an "Open Mic Night". The lights will come back on…….and…..anyone/everyone will be invited/encouraged to come up to the microphone and share a memory/experience/anecdote of their connection with Jordan. Teachers, coaches, parents, kids are all invited to speak. Share whatever is on your mind: happy, funny, sad, corny, stupid, heartwarming, intimate…..whatever moves you. Don't worry about format or delivering a "perfect" story. It's simply about sharing memories. As that draws to a natural end…… people can simply exit the gym when they are ready …..and/or….hang around and share more stories. We may turn the lights back off at the end so as to file out with just our Glow Sticks lighting the way. NO dress code—Most are wearing JP T-shirts, jeans, etc.

Memorial Service. Jordan's Memorial Service will be held this Saturday (14 Nov) at 1100 at St John Francis Regis Parish (commonly known as "St John's Church") on St John's Road in Hollywood Maryland (just off Route 235). As mentioned before, this day would have been Jordan's 18th Birthday. Again, please plan accordingly with carpooling, traffic, and parking……we expect the church to be completely full. Also as mentioned….there is absolutely NO DRESS code for the memorial service (except no Jeans or Shorts). Most of us will be in one of the many different "JP" T-Shirts. Jordan wanted everyone to be informal and comfortable.

Memorial Reception. Jordan's Memorial Reception will be immediately following the service (~ 1145) in the St John's auditorium adjacent to the church. There will be music, video, picture slide shows, photo albums, and other personal items on display…….along with food and beverages. At some point, we will have a microphone available for the kids (and anyone else) to share a few stories/memories of Jordan (similar to what we have planned for Friday night…..but in a smaller, more intimate setting).

Internment/Burial. Jordan will be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery on Thursday, 3 December at 2:00pm. More details to follow. Expect carpooling and possibly a bus to transport people to D.C.

Hotel Accommodations. A special (group) block of rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn for anyone who needs one. A special rate of $79.00 per night has been offered. Rooms can be reserved by calling 301-863-3200 and asking for the Paganelli Family group block. The Hampton Inn is located on Rt. 235 (22211 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653) across the street from the main gate of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. From BWI - take 97 south to Rt. 3/301 South (Bowie - Crofton). Follow to Rt. 4 south. Continue about an hour and cross the Solomons Bridge. At the light make LEFT onto Rt. 235. Go about 4 miles and the Hampton Inn is on the right next to the Chrysler/Jeep dealer and the Damon's Grill.

You can also check the Brinsfield Funeral Home website for details and other information at: www.brinsfieldfuneral.com IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE LIDDY SHRIVER SARCOMA INITIATIVE, 17 BETHEA DRIVE, OSSINING, NY 10562-1620

Joseph James Towney, Sr., 72

Joseph James Towney, Sr., "Pop", 72 of La Plata, MD died on November 9, 2009 at his residence.

Born on August 8, 1937 in Washington, DC, he was the son the late Thomas Edward and Alice Grantham Towney. Mr. Towney was a Painter. He also served in U.S. National Guard. His enjoyments were playing cards, fishing, crabbing, traveling places and taking trips with his family, old country music, and loved his 1967 Chevy Malibu, "Nellie Bell." He was a simple man who loved his family.

Predeceased by his wife, Faith Krehbiel Towney.

Survived by his children, Linda F. Schroat, Alicia M. Wood, Joseph J., Jr. and James R. Towney, grandchildren, Billy and Brian Wood, Samantha, Jimmy, Robby, and Christopher Towney.

Family will receive friends to Celebrate Joseph's Life on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD where Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009 with Reverend Joseph Dobson officiating. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace cemetery, Helen, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Charles Cty., PO Box 1703, La Plata, MD 20646 and/or Hospice of St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Audrey Ann Oliver, 66

Audrey Ann Oliver (66) of Chaptico, MD. Passed away at the St. Mary's Hospital on November 9, 2009. She was born on June 4, 1943 in LaPlata, MD. to the late John and Edna Clements. She is also predeceased by her Brother John Oscar Clements, Jr., Sister Margaret Murphy and 1 Gr. Grandchild. She is survived by her Husband Francis Gwynn Oliver "Boo". Son Francis Glen Oliver(Kimberley), Daughters Darlene Miller (Jimmy), and Cindy Hill (Henry), Sister Helen Adams 12 Grandchildren and 7 Gr. Grandchildren. Mrs. Oliver enjoyed fishing, and yard sales. She worked as a bus driver, on the family farm and at Captain Billy's Restaurant. The family will receive friends on Thursday November 12th from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm with prayers at 7pm at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home LaPlata, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday November 13th 10:30 am at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church Issue, MD. Interment to follow at the Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

Patricia Ann Muchow, 77

Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation
Patricia Ann Muchow, 77, of Hollywood, MD died November 9, 2009 in Georgetown University Hospital.

Born March 7, 1932 in Waynesburg, Greene County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. Randolph and Pearl (Roberts) Randolph.

Patty moved to St. Mary's County in 1941. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1949. Patty married Clinton B. Duke, Sr. in 1951 and was the mother of eight children. In June 1971, Patty married Carl H. Muchow who preceded her in death on April 28, 1986.

In 1960 Patty began her first career, journalism. She progressed from a small "gossip" column for Leonardtown to editor of the St. Mary's Beacon 17 years later. Teaching, her second career began in 1987. For, eighteen years Patty taught religion classes at St. John's Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. This was just the weekend job. During the week Patty taught at Starmaker Learning Center. Finally at age 74 she decided to retire from full time work. She continued private tutoring until just a few months ago when her health forced her to stop. Patty divided her spare time between St. John'sParish and devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Patty is survived by her children; Clinton (Jay) B. Duke, Jr. (Lois) of Hollywood, MD, Lawrence J. Duke of Leonardtown, MD, Michelle A. Cohen of Fremont, CA, Maureen E. Mattingly (Bill) of Hollywood, MD, Kim F. Chainay (Donnie) of California, MD, Meg R. Wolfrey (Scott) of Lusby, MD, Mark R. Duke (Diane) of Clifton, VA and Terry F. Duke (Connie) of Williamsburg, VA, her step-children; Dianna Draheim (Gary) of LaPlata, MD, Daniel Muchow (Pat) of Leonardtown, MD, Gerald (Linda) Muchow of Waldorf, MD, and Mark Muchow (Cindy) of Mechanicsville, MD, twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren, and sister, Mary Jo O'Connor of Valley Lee, MD. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Jane MacCall and brothers; John F. Randolph and James P. Randolph.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 with Reverend Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers are: Brian Duke, Bill Rishel, Scott Wolfrey, D.J. Chainay, Dan Muchow, and Kevin Corrigan

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43950 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.

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

Kathleen Veronica Rice, 65

Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation
Kathleen Veronica Rice, 65 of California, MD died November 9, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born November 6, 1944 in Greenbelt, MD the daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen Starke.

Mrs. Rice was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband Harry C. Rice, sons; Don Rice and Jerry Rice, granddaughter, Misty Ann, siblings; Joseph Starke, Mary Ann Fitzpatrick, Ellen Horan, Thomas Starke, Patricia Ryan and Bernadette McCormick, also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650

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

Mary Helen Bennett, 99

Services are Pending at this time.

Susie Ann Gresko, 87

Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation
Susie Ann Gresko, 87 of Richmond, VA formerly of St. Inigoes, MD died November 6, 2009.

She had been a resident of St. Joseph's Home for the Aged since 2007 with her husband Joseph, who preceded her in death May 2009. One of nine children, she was born Susie Ann Rahaim on December 9, 1921 in Laurel, MS. She moved with her family as a child to Jacksonville, FL, where she lived until her marriage in 1944. After her husband recovered from wounds received during WWII, Susie lived, worked and raised her family in Baltimore, MD. In 1973, she retired with her husband to St. Inigoes, MD, where they lived until 2007. She was a longtime active member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, St. Mary's City. She is survived by her only son, Joseph A. Gresko of Montpelier, VA and her only daughter, Rosemarie Newman of Baltimore, MD, also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Family received friends on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, St. Mary's City, MD with her grandson, Father Gregory Gresko officiating. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680

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

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

Harry Heller, 89

Funeral Service

Francis E. Taylor, 90

Mass of Christian Burial
Mr. Taylor's Life Celebration with prayers recited at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Francis E. Taylor, Sr., 90, of St. Mary's City, MD, died Friday morning, November 6, 2009 at Washington Hospital Center.

He was born in Ridge, MD on September 15, 1919 to the late Lamar Q. Taylor and Estelle Clarke Taylor.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Loretta A. "Tiny" Taylor whom he married on June 7, 1947 at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Taylor is also survived by his children, Frank E. Taylor (Susan) of Leonardtown, MD Robert F. Taylor (Linda) of St. Mary's City, MD, Marie B. Tarleton (Brian) of St. Mary's City, MD, Bertie T. Birch (Joe) of St. Mary's City, MD, David L Taylor (Terri) of California, MD and Bernard A. Taylor of St. Mary's City, MD. Mr. Taylor is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Taylor was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph W. Taylor and Lawrence Taylor and a grandson, Brian Tarleton, Jr.

Upon completing his education at St. Michaels High School in Ridge, MD, Mr. Taylor advanced his education by attending a technical school in Baltimore, MD. During World War II, he was the foreman of a large crew constructing the Liberty ships in Baltimore for the war effort. In 1950, Mr. Taylor, along with his wife, Loretta, co-founded Taylor Gas Co., Inc. in Lexington Park, MD and at the time of his passing, held the title of President Emeritus. Although retired, he still enjoyed coming into the office on a regular basis. In 2002, Mr. Taylor was honored by the Mid Atlantic Propane Gas Association for his lifetime achievements and contributions to the propane industry.

Mr. Taylor's entrepreneurial activity resurfaced in the early 1970's when he and several other businessmen from Lexington Park, MD pooled their resources and established one of the early Maryland State chartered, savings and loan institutions in St. Mary's County. Mr. Taylor, in cooperation with the other businessmen, recognized the difficulty for many people in the community to obtain mortgage financing to purchase a home. From this need, Maryland Capital Savings and Loan was born.

Mr. Taylor loved St. Mary's County and his community and as such was an active member of many civic and community organizations. He was a charter member of the United States Navy League, Patuxent River Council. He was an active member of the Lexington Park Lions Club for 57 years, the Knights of Columbus in Ridge, as well as a charter member of the local chapter of the Elks Club. Earlier this year Mr. Taylor was honored, along with his wife, Loretta, by the Lexington Park Rotary Club with Rotary's "Service Above Self' Award. This award was given in recognition for their many years of community service to St. Mary's County. At that ceremony, Mr. Taylor was also named a Rotary, Paul Harris Fellow. At a ceremony in 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were honored by St. Mary's Ryken High School as "Pillars of the Community".

In addition to civic organizations, Mr. Taylor also served on various county committees and commissions. He served on the first St. Mary's Nursing Center Board of Directors. In 1968 he was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve on the newly formed St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission. He served as a Metropolitan Commissioner for over twenty years, twelve of which he served as the Chairman. The Metropolitan Commission's Marley-Taylor Treatment Facility is named for Mr. Taylor and Mr. Mike Marley, a former director of the Commission.

Mr. Taylor was a former president of the St. Mary's County Young Democratic Club. During the United States Presidential race in 1960, Mr. Taylor presided at a dinner given for Mr. Robert Kennedy when Mr. Kennedy campaigned in St. Mary's on behalf of his brother, Presidential Candidate, Sen. John F. Kennedy. Mr. Taylor remained active in the political arena his entire life. He served as Treasurer for Mr. John Bohanan's first political campaign in 1982. In May of 2009, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were among the honorees for Democrats of the Year at the Democratic Club of St. Mary's annual dinner.

Mr. Taylor enjoyed life and the many occasions he had to be with family and friends. He and his wife were always on the go attending social functions and fund raising events. He loved music and dancing and never missed an opportunity to "cut a rug" on the dance floor whenever the band would strike up a tune. He also had a wonderful singing voice and loved the hymns at Church. Mr. Taylor enjoyed his poker club and especially looked forward to his daily coffee and lunch at his favorite restaurant, Linda's Café. Nothing was more treasured by Francis than time spent with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him; and he was known by many.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, MD from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Holy Face Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Trinity Church Cemetery in St. Mary's City, MD.

The pallbearers will be Scott Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Kellan Tarleton, Lawrence Taylor, Jr., Paul Colonna and James Raley.

The family requests that donations may be made to Health Share of St. Mary's or to a charity of one's choosing.

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

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

Jean Wolfe Gray, 89

Funeral Service
Visitation
Jean Wolfe Gray, 89 of California, MD died November 6, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born June 19, 1920 in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Helen Wolfe.

Mrs. Gray was a homemaker; she was also a member of the Town Creek Garden Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Milton M. Gray.

Jean is survived by her children; Martha Knoefel, (Joseph) of California, MD and Milton R. Gray, (Jenny) of Tallahassee, FL, four grandchildren, Jennifer Knoefel of California, MD, Joey Knoefel, (Crystal) of Callaway, MD, Marshall Gray, (Darcy) of Jacksonville, FL and Ryan Gray, (Sarah) of Tallahassee, FL, four Great-grandchildren, Shannon Knoefel of California, MD, Emily Knoefel of Callaway, MD, Lindsey Knoefel of Callaway, MD and Verity Gray of Tallahassee, FL.

The family received friends on Monday, November 9, 2009 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Interment will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, of MD, Executive Plaza # 600, 11350 McCormick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031

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

Thomas Layman Thompson, 54

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Thomas Layman Thompson, 54, of Hollywood, MD died November 6, 2009 at his residence.

Born August 20, 1955 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Lamen S. Thompson and Alma T. (Alvey) Thompson.

Thomas was a life long resident of St. Mary's County and a long time employee with Verizon Communications. He loved flying and building model airplanes, and to shop at the local flea markets.

He is survived by his brothers, John W. Thompson and his wife Gisela of Middletown, MD, and Courtney Thompson and his wife Kay of Mechanicsville, MD, also survived by an adopted daughter Amanda Lynn.

Preceded in death by one brother, James R. Thompson. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 where a Memorial Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Joseph Dobson will officiate. Interment will be private.

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

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

Mary Jane Hudson

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