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Gail Irvine Wood
Gail Irvine Wood, 62, of California, MD died Saturday, December 30, 2000 at her home in Wildewood. Born on September 17, 1938 in Neptune, NJ, she is the daughter of Ethelyn Virginia Irvine of Freehold, NJ and the late Kenneth C. Irvine. Ms. Wood attended Freehold High School and went on to Arizona State University at Tempe, AZ, where she earned a degree in education. During her 26 year teaching career, she educated 4th and 5th graders in Oakville, Greenview Knolls and Lexington Park Elementary School. She enjoyed traveling, stamping up and other crafts. She also enjoyed showing her Australian Cattle Dog, Torri, throughout the East Coast. Ms. Wood was a member of the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America and Therapy Dogs International. She was also a member of the Reformed Church of Freehold, Freehold, NJ. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Irvine of Freehold, NJ, one son, Randall Jay Wood, of California, MD, one sister, Karen I. Campbell, of Howell, NJ, a granddaughter, Jessica Lyn Wood, of California, MD and two nephews, Ian and Keith Campbell, of Howell, NJ.. Friends may call on Thursday, January 4, 2001 from 5-8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers for Ms. Wood will be Pat Donovan, Jerry Olmstead, Russell Campbell, Ian Campbell, Bayly Smith and Bill Miedzinski. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1440, California, MD 20619.
Benedict Joseph "Ben" Greenwell
Benedict Joseph "Ben" Greenwell, 56, of Lexington Park, Maryland died on Saturday, December 9, 2000 in Hughesville, Maryland. Born on April 20, 1944, he was the son of the James Combs and Genevieve Norris Greenwell. Ben had operated the Sign of The Whale liquor store in Lexington Park for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, four daughters; Jessica, Genevieve, Catherine and Carole, and three sons; James, Jonathon and Ben. He is survived by 11 siblings: Mary Combs McCarthy of Oklahoma City, OK, Kitty Lee Hurry Radford of Leonardtown, JoAnne Choporis of Compton, James Greenwell of Middletown, OH, Genevieve Norris of Leonardtown, Jefferson Greenwell of New Carrollton, Rose Wilson of Leonardtown, Frank Greenwell of Arlington, VA, Sybil Costanzo of Springfield, VA, Carole Wible of Hollywood and Elizabeth Matthews of Bryantown. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 17, 2000 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.in Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 18, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery in Newtowne Neck, Compton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Benedict J. Greenwell Memorial Fund c/o The First National Bank of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Norman Frank Kraft
Norman Frank Kraft, 80 of Piney Point, Maryland, died at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Maryland on Monday, December 11, 2000. Born on March 24, 1920 in Washington, DC, to the late Norman Andrew and Etta Mae Dunkley Kraft. Mr. Kraft moved to St. Mary’s County in 1975 from Prince George’s County. He was a Police Officer for the Metropolitan Police Department retiring after 28 years on the force. Mr. Kraft was a member of the Mason’s Lodge #227 in Camp Springs, MD; he was also a member of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Washington, DC. and the VFW of the U.S. McKimmie-Catterton-Police-Fire Post # 2979, Inc. Mr. Kraft is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred Verna Swift Kraft of Piney Point, MD, whom he married on April 20, 1940 in Washington, DC. Three sons, Roger William Kraft of Piney Point, Maryland, Norman Charles Kraft of Bethesda, Maryland and Stephen Edward Kraft of Ellicott City, Maryland. One brother Charles Andrew Kraft of Edgewater, Maryland. Preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Lusk. The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, December 13, 2000 from 4 to 8 pm in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. with prayers being recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 10:00 am in St. George’s Episcopal Church, Valley, Maryland with Father Christopher Halliday officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Maryland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, St. Mary’s County Chapter, 503 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006 and/or St. George’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Arrangements were provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Maryland
Gibbons Eugene Wood
Gibbons Eugene Wood, 79, of Callaway, Maryland, died on Thursday, December 7, 2000 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on April 23, 1921 in Ridge, Maryland, he was the son of the late James Irving and Kathryn Fredrika Mayor Wood. Mr. Wood was a bus driver. Mr. Wood is survived by sisters and brothers; Lorraine Polly Bean of Callaway, Maryland, Irvanette W. Hall of Park Hall, Maryland, Eileen Hall of Great Mills, Maryland, Louise Combs of California, Maryland, Charles D. Wood, Jr. of St. Mary’s City, Maryland, and Clyde Hayden of Lexington Park, Maryland. Family received friends on Sunday, December 10, 2000 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20476 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, Maryland 20634 with prayers recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 11, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. The Reverend Kevin P. O’Reilly will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be: Michael Bean, Adrian Hall, Jr., Damian Hall, Jim Wood, Charles D. Wood, III, and John Wood. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 and/or any rescue squad of your choice. Arrangements provided by BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
Margaret Floyd Swain
Margaret Floyd Swain, 85, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2000 at William Boamount Army Hospital of Heart Failure after a long illness. Born on April 28, 1915 in Leonardtown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Erick and Eleanor Miller Floyd. Mrs. Swain is survived by her husband; James Wilton Swain of El Paso, Texas, two daughters; Julia Allen of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lyn DeLa Vega of El Paso, Texas, a son; Erick Swain of Virginia Beach, Virginia, two sisters; Mary Elizabeth Bogie of Leonardtown, Maryland, Veronica Nash of Arlington, Virginia, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son; James Gregory Swain of El Paso, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Medley’s Neck, 41348 Medley’s Neck Road. Leonardtown, Maryland. The Reverend Robert Kosty will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Our Lady’s Church, P.O. Box 111, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Arrangements provided by BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
Irene Alexandrovna Kampf
Irene Alexandrovna Kampf, 83, of Valley Lee, Maryland, died at her son’s residence in St. Inigoes, Maryland on Thursday, November 30, 2000.Born on March 21, 1917 in Russia to the late Maria Golybov and Alexander Goronowsky. Mrs. Kampf moved from Satellite Beach, Florida and has lived in this area since 1994. Mrs. Kampf was a Homemaker. She also loves gardening and enjoys being with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Kampf is survived by her husband; George Kampf, whom she married in June of 1946 in Germany. She is also survived by two sons; Alex Kampf and wife, Betty Jo of St. Inigoes, Maryland and Nick Kampf and wife, Lola of Portland, Maine, and two grandchildren; Katelyn and Daniel Kampf, both of Portland, Maine. Family and friends will be received Friday, December 1, 2000 from 6 - 9 p.m. with prayers recited at 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Thomas The Apostle Orthodox Church, 6305 Sleepy Hollow Road, La Plata, Maryland 20646.Arrangements provided by BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Leonardtown, Maryland.
Janet Ruth Funk
Janet Ruth Funk, 79, of California, Maryland, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at Bayside Nursing Center, Lexington Park, Maryland. Born February 13, 1921 in Sugar Grove, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Linnie May Simmons Eckard. Ms. Funk moved from Florida and has lived in this area since 1990. She worked in Shenandoah Hospital in Woodstock, Virginia for eight years in Food Service and also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Strasburg, Virginia. Her favorite flower was a yellow rose. Ms. Funk is survived by a daughter; Shirley Ann Mason of Winchester, Virginia, a son; Donald Byers of California, Maryland, a sister; Dorothy Arrowood of Sebring, Florida, a brother; Raymond Eckard of LeBelle, Florida, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. She is predeceased by a daughter; Kay Francis Miller and a brother; Richard Eckard. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 6, 2001 from 3 - 6 p.m. at The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. There will also be visitation for family and friends on Sunday, January 7, 2001 from 1 - 2 p.m. at Stover Funeral Home, Strasburg, Virginia where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be following at Panorama Memorial Garden, Front Royal, Virginia. Serving as Pallbearers will be G. Scott Mason, Michael Todd Mason, Sr., Christopher Lee Mason, Delbert D. Byers, Michael L. Byers, and Robert L. Byers. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1100, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
Janet Marie Smith
Janet Marie Smith, 39, of Leonardtown, MD died on January 11, 2001 in Georgetown University Hospital. Born July 2, 1961 in Patuxent River, MD she was the daughter of Clinton W. Smith and the late Mary Louise Lacey Smith. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, PA, 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD on Sunday, January 14, 2001 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM with prayers being said at 3:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 15, 2001 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church. Interment will be private.
Andrew Paul Toth
Andrew Paul Toth, 86, of Piney Point, MD died on January 11, 2001 at his home. Born November 6, 1914 in Pottstown, PA., he was the son of the late Andrew Toth and Barbara Undo Toth. He was the brother of Helen Wasko of Pottstown, PA., and the uncle of Frank Toth of Piney Point, MD. Mr. Toth was a cook and bartender, an avid fisherman, and enjoyed playing cards with his friends. Visitation for Mr. Toth will he held on Sunday, January 14, 2001between the hours of 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
Marie Marion Jameson
Marie Marion Jameson, 77 of California, MD died on January 4, 2001 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born January 31, 1923 in Pouch Cove, Finland she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa Williams Sullivan. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Hayden Jameson. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on Sunday, January 7, 2001 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM with prayers being said at 3:00 PM. Services will be held on Monday, January 8, 2001 at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery.
Charles Ernest "Tootsie" Morris
Charles Ernest "Tootsie" Morris, 88, of Abell, MD died on January 3, 2001 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born September 21, 1912 in Abell, MD he was the son of the late Foster and Frances Geneva Ellis Morris. He was the loving husband of R. Thelma Thompson Morris whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic Church. He was the devoted father of Mary O. Tucker of Avenue, MD and the late James F. Morris. He was the brother of Dora Gibson of Abell, MD, Eunice Guy of Loveville, MD, and the late Earl Morris, Frank Morris, John Morris and Bernard Morris. He is survived by 1 grandchild and 2 great grandchildren. Mr. Morris attended Holy Angels School. He was a waterman. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on Friday, January 5, 2001 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Msgr. John Brady, celebrating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Morris will be Dick Hutson, Mike Hutson, Paul Thompson, Bob Perry, Roy Thompson and Tony St. Clair.
Raymond Dale Buckler, Sr.
Raymond Dale Buckler, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD died on January 3, 2001 at his home. Born February 7, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Bernard Lawrence and Lucy Isabelle Buckler. He was the loving husband of Veronica Buckler. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on Friday, January 5, 2001 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 12:00 Noon in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Gozaloff, officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.
David Charles Usilton
David Charles Usilton, 83, of Leonardtown, Maryland, died on Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at his residence.Born on August 31, 1917 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Thomas B. Usilton, Sr. and Agnes G. West Usilton. Mr. Usilton was an Optician. Mr. Usilton is survived by his wife; Kathleen Shannonhouse Usilton of Leonardtown, MD, four daughters; Patricia A. Bowes of Tall Timbers, Maryland, Susan E. Gateau of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Nancy R. VanDerWende of Leonardtown, Maryland, and Dana K. Vallandingham of California, Maryland, a son; D. Michael Usilton of Worton, Maryland, eighteen grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Rosalinda M. Usilton and Bernadine Anderson and two brothers; Thomas B. Usilton, Jr. and William Kenneth Usilton, Jr. Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 5, 2001 from 5 - 8 p.m. in The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 with prayers recited at 5:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s United Methodist Cemetery, Leonardtown, Maryland. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
