Theodore Astor Viverette (Ted) of California, MD, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born May 13, 1932 in Washington, DC and was the beloved son of the late Roy and Beulah Viverette, and brother to the late Mary Lambert, Sidney Viverette, and Powell Viverette. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Viverette, his three daughters, Mary Shatrowsky, Lisa Viverette, and Patricia Hoover, his two sons-in-law, David Shatrowsky and Paul Hoover, two grandchildren, Lauren and Thomas Hoover, and his dear sister, Lucy Hicks. Ted grew up in Hyattsville, MD, and had many adventures from getting hit by a car at age 6 to getting thrown into a barbed wire fence from an ex-racehorse as a teenager. Ted was also an excellent pool player and enjoyed many games with family and friends. He met his lovely bride, Alice, in 1952, and they wed on June 20, 1953. He joined the Marine Corp during the Korean War and was a dedicated veteran. Ted held many jobs to support his family including banker, police officer, head of security at Kings Dominion, but ultimately worked in dosimetry at Baltimore Gas, and Electric Company where he retired in 1990. Ted and Alice enjoyed […]
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Theodore Astor Viverette (Ted)
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Thomas Francis Brown, Sr. 89
Thomas Francis Brown, Sr. 89 of Mechanicsville passed away June 17, 2015 at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD. Born July 11, 1925 in Bradbury Heights, MD, he was the son of William George Brown and Annie May Grimley Brown. During the start of World War II, Thomas joined the Navy as a Signalman on the ship LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) 680. After the war, he remained employed by the Navy and eventually retired as an Air Force Master Sergeant. After serving our nation, he began a second career with the State of Maryland, Department of Parole and Probation from which he retired after twenty years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Freemasons, Camp Springs Lodge #227 and was a HAM radio operator. He enjoyed baseball, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents; wife, Helen F. Brown; son, Thomas Brown, Jr. and two brothers. Thomas is survived by his partner, Iris Smith; sons, William G. Brown, M.D. (Janet F. Brown, M.D.) and Steve Brown; daughters, Kathy Brown and Helene Hunter (Thomas); four grandchildren, Nathaniel Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Kimberly Nelimark and Jennifer Stefanik; and 4 great grandchildren, Adelia Ruth, Josephine Nicola, George Edward […]
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Elizabeth Louise “Betti” Russell, 55
Elizabeth Louise “Betti” Russell, 55 of California, MD died June 19, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital at Leonardtown, MD. She was born on September 25, 1959 in Washington, DC to the late James E. “Bert” Russell, Sr. and Louise Hayden Cullins. Betti graduated from Steven Knolls School in Wheaton, MD. She was employed by Charter House, a senior living center, in housekeeping. She was also previously employed by Vintage Values in Leonardtown, MD. She enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, bowling, basketball, cycling, swimming, and bocce ball. She also attended the Center for Life Enrichment and participated in many community activities. Betti is survived by her siblings, Brenda Dunn of Lufkin, TX, Beverly Hester (David) of Thornton, CO, and James E. “Bud” Russell, Jr. (Lori) of Clements, MD; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bonnie. Family will receive friends for Betti’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Anthony Lickteig on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred […]
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Catherine Adell Gaylor, 80
Catherine Adell Gaylor, 80 of Waldorf, MD, passed away at Bridge Point Hospital in Washington, D.C. on June 20, 2015. Born September 11, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lottie (Lancaster) Conway. Catherine grew up in Southeast, DC. Throughout her life, some of Catherine’s employment included the P.G. County School System and the Days Inn in Waldorf, MD. She was an avid Redskins fan, enjoyed gardening with her plants and flowers and socializing with her neighbors. Her family meant the world to her and Catherine was a vibrant outgoing life force that touched many people. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond S. Gaylor, Jr.; daughter, Peggy R. Gaylor; sisters, Rose Adams, Jean Gray, Joan Goodwin, and brothers, Eugene Conway, Jr., Russell Conway and James Conway. Catherine is survived by her sons, Michael A. Gaylor (Diane), Perry C. Gaylor (Susan); daughter, Tracy L. Cantrell; grandson she raised, Christian Gaylor(Dawn); sister, Ann Gordon; grandchildren, Jamie Jackson, Kristin Rios (Gabriel), Brandon Gaylor, Brittany Gaylor, Samantha Gaylor, Michael Gaylor, Jr. and great grandchildren, Braxton Clay, Graysen Gaylor, Salvatore Merone and Gabriel Rios. The family will receive friends for Catherine’s Life Celebration on Friday, June 26, 2015 […]
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Edward “Eddie” Thomas Johnston, 68
Edward “Eddie” Thomas Johnston, 68 of Drayden, MD passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2015. Born on August 24, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Margaret Lucelia Bean Johnston and Thomas Edison Johnston. Eddie was the loving husband of the late Carolyn Ann Johnston whom he married on June 3, 1989, and who preceded him in death on February 21, 2010. Eddie is survived by his children; Sandra Johnston Adkins of Lexington Park, MD, Edward (Tommy) Johnston of Bowie, MD, 6 grandchildren; Amanda Johnston, Tommy Boothe, Nikki Dulaney, Jackie Johnston, Lexi Adkins, and Edward Thomas Johnston, II. Six great grandchildren: Savannah Hardesty, Kaedence Hardesty, Wyatt Dulaney, Gannon Dulaney, Avery Boothe, and James Abell, III, and loving companion for the past 4 years Carolyn Anderson. Siblings; Margaret Johnston Abraham of Leonardtown, MD, George W. Johnston of Chatsworth, GA, and Virginia Johnston Tippet of Hollywood, MD. He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Johnston Gogan of Johnson City, TN. Eddie was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. He was retired from the U.S. Government as a carpenter at Patuxent Naval Air Station, and was a waterman. Eddie […]
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Patricia Ann Hilton Raley, 83
Patricia Ann Hilton Raley, 83 of Ridge, MD, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Born September 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Harvey W. Hilton and Philomena Roach Hilton of Park Hall, MD. Having lost her mother in her first year, Patsy grew up in Scotland, MD with her Aunt Mary and Uncle James Roach and her adopted sister, Virginia Roach Waggoner. She attended St. Michael’s elementary and high school. At 18 she married Joseph Francis Raley of Dameron, MD. Francis and his older brother Ross, who married Patsy’s older sister Mary Frances, then bought Raley’s Market from Harry Raley and ran this store until 1978 when they sold it to their sons, Raymond and Daniel Raley. Patsy loved her flowers and provided arrangements for many weddings and funerals in the area. In 1970 she and her sister opened “Sister’s Place” just north of the entrance to Pt. Lookout State Park. Their motto was “We got what you forgot”. They sold camping supplies in the summer and Christmas decorations in the winter until 1989 when the area flooded and they lost everything. Patsy also volunteered with the St. Michael’s Ladies of Charity, […]
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Joseph ”JW” Glen Wood, 29
Joseph ”JW” Glen Wood, 29 of Mechanicsville passed away June 20, 2015 at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD. Born June 9, 1986 in Prince George’s County, MD, he was the son of Glen F. Wood and Jennifer Tipton Wood. Joseph enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing basketball with his buddies. He loved his children and spending time with his family. The Redskins drove him nuts but he was a faithful fan! Joseph is survived by his children, Brooklyn, Austin and Jaxon Wood and he loved his stepson, Blake Higgs as much as his own, Mother Jennifer Tipton Wood, Father and Stepmother, Glen and Lisa Wood; sisters, Amanda Wood, Sarah Robinson, Shyanne Wood, grandparents, Alvin and Gloria Jean Wood and Bob and Sue Keesee. Joseph had a heart of gold and loved everything and everybody with all he had. He had a smile that would light up the world. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 9 am – 11 am at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Service will follow at 11am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Pallbearers […]
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Marion Della Jones, 86
Marion Della Jones, 86 of St. Leonard, MD passed away on June 23, 2015 at her home in St Leonard, MD. She was born on May 23, 1929 in Prince Frederick, MD and was the last of eight siblings that were born to Percy and Mary Ramsey Mister. Marion was very feisty and a hard worker. She worked at Calvert Memorial Hospital for 25 years. In her younger days, she liked to go listen to her friends play music in a country band. Most important thing to Marion was spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marion is predeceased by her husband, John Wm. Jones, Sr. Mother of Charles Mister, Darlene Williams-Rogers, Betty Jane Jones, Barbara Ann Jones, John Wm. Jones, Jr., Mary Follin, and Janice Marie Jones. Grandmother of 20, she is also survived by 21 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday June 25, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services will be held on Friday June 26, 2015 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow MD.
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Oliver Franklin Green,”Sonny”, 94
Oliver Franklin Green,”Sonny”, 94 of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away June 22, 2015 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on November 1, 1920 in Hyattsville, MD to the late Wm Franklin and Mary Milton Green. Sonny severed in the Army Corp of Engineers during WWII. He was an active member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus 2809. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 217 in College Park and retired from Arnold Parreco and Sons Excavating and Grading. Predeceased by his wife, Pinkie Green, Sonny is survived by his sons; Edward J. Green and his wife Tracey and Bernard G. Green and his wife Wendy. Grandfather of Shannon Green Smith, Lauren and Casey Green, he is also survived by great grandchildren Deric and Samuel. The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Wednesday July 1, 2015 from 10-1130 AM. Graveside services will follow at 1 PM in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to either Med Star St. Mary’s Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650, or the Knights of Columbus 2809, 9450 Cherry Hill Road, […]
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Victoria Danai Dickerson
Victoria Danai Dickerson, 1 month old Angel Baby Girl, of Great Mills, MD, was sent by God on May 12, 2015. On June 25, 2015, our little Angel passed away and back into God’s loving arms. Victoria is the daughter of David Dickerson and Rachael Ptaszynski. During our Angel’s short days on earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to us and our Angel will live in our hearts forever. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, July 2, 2015 for service from 10:30 am – 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pastor Michael Barber will be officiating.
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Ada Marie Armstrong, 53
Ada Marie Armstrong, 53 of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away on June 23, 2015 at Bradford Oaks Center in Clinton, Maryland, surrounded by family and friends. Ada is the daughter of John Raymond Armstrong and Evelyn Biscoe, born on January 27, 1962. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 29, 2015 for visitation at 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Road, Ridge, MD 20680. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
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Margaret Laura (Miedzinski) Saunders, 82
Margaret Laura (Miedzinski) Saunders, 82 of Hughesville, MD, passed on June 21, 2015 in Clinton, MD. Born October 22, 1932 in Hollywood, MD, to the late Joseph Michael “Pappy” Miedzinski and Eva Josephine Miedzinski. Raised in Hollywood and moved to Hughesville in 1962. She drove a school bus for Keller Bus Service before being hired as a school bus driver for the Charles County Board of Education from which she retired after 30 years. In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her husband, George P.Saunders, Jr.; son, David A. Saunders (Terry); siblings, James W. Miedzinski, Cecilia Taylor, Mary Agnes Huntt, Joseph W. Russell, Mary L. Miedzinski, Elizabeth Stone, Joseph Miedzinski, Francis X. Miedzinski. Margaret is survived by her sons, George M. Saunders, Sr. (Shirley), Joseph C. Saunders (Betty), William F. Saunders; grandkids, George, Annette, Lucy, Laura, JoAnn, Bradley, Candy, Brian, Jeannie; 15 great grandkids, brother, Charles “Snookie” Miedzinski and sister, Eva “Susie” Owen. The family will receive friends for Margaret’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will be on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 2:00p.m. […]
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Victoria Danai Dickerson
Victoria Danai Dickerson, one month old Angel Baby Girl, of Great Mills, MD, was sent by God on May 12, 2015. On June 25, 2015, our little Angel passed away and returned back into God’s loving arms. “Toria” is the daughter of David Dickerson and Rachael Ptaszynski; granddaughter of Gregory and Joyce Baker, Mary Dickerson, and Stan and the late Sharon Ptaszynski; sister of David Jr., Logan, Jaliya, Olivia, and Bobbi Ann; and a host of family. During our Angel’s short days on earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to us and our Angel will live in our hearts forever. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, July 2, 2015 for service from 10:30 am – 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pastor Michael Barber will be officiating.
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Charles E. Beach, II
Charles E. Beach, II, departed this earthly life on Friday, June 26, 2015. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 6, 2015, from 3:00 PM until time of service at 4:00 PM at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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CDR Robert Gene “Prof” Struth, Jr. (USN, Ret.), 61
CDR Robert Gene “Prof” Struth, Jr. (USN, Ret.), 61 of Hollywood, MD passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at University of Maryland Medical Center. He was born on January 20, 1954 in Wichita, KS to Robert Gene Struth and Ronna LaShell Struth of Derby, KS. Prof earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in Aeronautics and Astronautics, graduating first in his class. He had attained five Master’s Degrees in National Security, Defense System Management and Aeronautical Engineering. He proudly served in the United States Navy from May 1976 to his honorable discharge in October 1997 as a Commander, with over 21 years of dedicated service. He was from a young age passionate about flying, logging in excess of 10,000 flight hours throughout his lifetime in over 150 types of aircraft. Prof flew F-14 Tomcats for the Navy as a Fighter Pilot. In his career he logged over 2000 flight hours in the F-14, and made 399 carrier landings, with 99 of them being at night. He graduated first in his class from primary flight training, and also graduated from the Naval Fighter Weapons School, “Top Gun.” He later participated in the advisement team for the film […]
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Barbara Sue Fowler, 69
Barbara Sue Fowler, 69 of Lusby, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 9, 1945 in Kenova, W.V. the late Charles and Pauline Hundley. Barbara spent her earlier years as a homemaker, raising her sons. Once they were adults she became a Certified EMT. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She especially liked to bake delicious treats with her sons. Her famous chocolate pie was a favorite. She was very giving and compassionate enjoyed helping people in need. Her greatest love was for her family, whom she enjoyed spending as much time as possible with. Barbara is survived by her sons, Dwaine R. Fowler (Carey) of Lexington Park, MD, Stephen F. Fowler (Angie) of Lusby, MD, and Phillip “Andy” Fowler (Amanda) of Port Republic, MD; and seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband, Larry Fowler. Family will receive friends for Barbara’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service celebrated by Pastor Grover at 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial Contribution may be […]
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John “Imirie” Rowe, 86
John “Imirie” Rowe, 86 of Clements, MD, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 12, 1928 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late James Milton Rowe and Mary Boswell Imirie Rowe. Imirie was the loving husband of Marie Vallandingham Rowe, whom he married at St. Joseph’s Church in Morganza, MD on September 17, 1955. Together they celebrated 59 wonderful years. Imirie is also survived by his two children Lawrence I. (Janet) Rowe and Stephanie (Chris) Yates; four grandchildren: Kelly (John) Trossbach, Elizabeth Rowe (Jason Alley), Heather Rowe, and Megan Mosier (John Gardiner); and three great grandchildren: Madison Trossbach, Cheyenne Trossbach and Layla Alley. The family will receive friends for Imirie’s visitation on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 5 pm to 8 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650, with prayers at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Keith Woods on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. A private interment will follow at The Vallandingham Family Cemetery in […]
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Susan Ames Zierman, 69
Susan Ames Zierman, 69 of Lusby, MD, formerly of Washington, DC and Port Washington, NY, passed away on May 27, 2015 at her residence. Born June 14, 1945 in Port Washington, NY, she was the daughter of the late John William Whaley and Sofia Smiros Whaley Kleinert. Susan graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School in 1962. She pursued a piano major at Eastman School of Music until 1964, Carnegie Mellon University until 1965 and the Peabody Conservatory of Music with Leon Fleischer until 1966. She pursued a Political and Social Sciences major at Johns Hopkins University until 1967. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from George Washington University in 1970, and she received a Master of Social Work from Catholic University of America in 1974. Susan married her second husband, Frederick William Zierman on November 24, 1979 in Minneapolis, MN. Susan’s earliest passion was for music and it continued to be important to her throughout her life. Professionally, she was driven to address issues of social justice and civil rights. Susan was the Executive Director for the National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils (N.A.D.D.C) for twenty years, contributing to the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.), among other […]
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Shirley Christine Dickey, 80
Shirley Christine Dickey, 80 of Hollywood, MD passed away June 25, 2015 at the Solomons Nursing Center at Solomons, MD. Shirley was born April 28, 1935 to loving parents, Elmer Aloysius and Elizabeth Anne (Bean) Stone who lived in the town of Pearson, MD along with her 2 sisters, Betty Ann, Mary Ellen, and brother Elmer. The town of Pearson was located on the property now owned by the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. After the Navy assumed their property, her family moved to Leonardtown where her father continued his tenant farming. Shirley is pre-deceased by her parents, and her brother Elmer. After graduating from Margaret Brent High School, Shirley worked for the AT&T Telephone Company as a telephone operator, then as a teacher’s aide to kindergarten classes at Banneker Elementary School in Leonardtown. Shirley married James Aubrey Mayor, Sr. (1956) and together they had four children – James A. Mayor, Jr. (Theresa), Brian Mayor, John Mayor and Anne (Mayor) Knott. James, Sr. passed away due to an unfortunate accident (1961). Shirley married Daniel Terraillon Dickey (1971) – together they had one child Daniel T. Dickey, III (Angela). Shirley has 5 grandchildren – Christine Spratt (Joel), Amy Mayor, Emily Sauter […]
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William Thomas Bowen, 85
William Thomas Bowen, 85 of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on June 28, 2015 in Prince Frederick, MD. Born 5:30 A.M. Sunday, October 20, 1929 at Island Creek, MD to Thomas Monnett and Evelyn Hance Bowen. He enjoyed gardening and going down on the family farm – Meadowcreek Farm. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Susan Diane Bowen. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 1/2 years, Betty Rawlings Bowen, daughter Patricia Lynn, Sons – William Stuart and Harry Michael and his wife Theresa Chaney Bowen. Grandchildren, Bonnie Marie Donahue and her husband Jeff, William Stuart “Bo” Bowen and wife Heather, and Ashley M. Scott and husband Tommy. Great Grandchildren, Taylor Elizabeth Stock, Logan Thomas Bowen, Colin Michael Gribble, Fiona Claire Scott, and Alana Paige Scott. Step-Great Grandchildren, Tyler Hite, Nyla Christiani and Delilha Escalona. Sisters, Evelyn Elizabeth Bowen, Martha Sewell Bowen Jones, and Brother Douglas Rodney “D.O.” Bowen and his wife Jean. Sister-in-law, Esther R. Cox and her husband, Fred. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. Educated in Calvert County Public Schools, attended Western Maryland College (now McDaniel ). Graduate of DeVry University with a Masters Electrician License. Life-long member of the United Methodist […]
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