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Carroll Henry Morgan, 68
Passed On: 02/05/2014
Carroll Henry Morgan, 68, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD. He was born on December 17, 1945 in Washington, D.C. He was the son of the late Benjamin Henry Morgan and the late Doris Virginia Flaherty.
Carroll was a partner with Bobby Coffren, his lifetime best friend, in Tri-Star Construction in Mechanicsville, MD. He enjoyed hunting, racing cars and especially spending time with his family.
Carroll was predeceased by his parents and his son, Mark H. Morgan. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Miller Morgan; stepchildren, Patricia Eagle, Christina Priolo, James Murphy, Jr. and Kevin Murphy; brothers, Benjamin F. Morgan (Barbara Ann), James T. Morgan; sisters, Barbara A. Morgan, Patricia C. Morgan and niece, Teresa Purdie; also 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made in Carroll's name to American Heart Association, 217 E. Redwood St., 23rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Carol Gene Liles, 69
Passed On: 02/05/2014
Carol Gene (Spain) Liles passed away February 5th, 2014, at the Hospice House in Callaway, Maryland. Born on December 2, 1944, she was the daughter of Mary Emma White and Hubert Madison Spain who are deceased. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, and is survived by her remaining sister, Mary Betty Spain Perkinson. She was preceded in death by her sisters Virginia Spain Sheeley and Vivian Belle Spain Roach. She was the loving wife of the former pastor of Callaway Baptist Church, Rev. David Liles who passed away in 2010. She was also preceded in death by her other husbands, Robert Turner (1982) and Albert Thurston (1992). Carol Gene Liles graduated from high school. She worked for the Peterson Police Department for many years and later became a Certified Nursing Assistant to work at the McGuire Veterans' Hospital. Carol Gene Liles was always active with her local Baptist churches. Most recently, she and her late husband was involved in mission work in the poorer parts of the Appalachian communities. Carol Gene and her husband were also instrumental in working with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide in providing free tax preparation services to county residents in at least two locations. Callaway Baptist Church will receive friends and family at Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 10:00 AM. This will be followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Daniel L. Moore officiating. Interment will be private and scheduled at another date in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Chesterfield, Virginia. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Saint Mary's County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Mary Dorothy Barber Thompson, 70
Hollywood, MD
Born: 03/09/1943,
Passed On: 01/31/2014
On Friday, January 31, 2014 in the early morning hours, our heavenly Father sent one of his angels to bring home our beloved Mary Dorothy.
Mary Dorothy was born March 9, 1943 to the late Francis Ford and Mary Dorothy (Chase) Barber in Hollywood, Maryland. She was baptized at St. John's Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, Maryland, and raised in the Catholic faith alongside her siblings and extended family. She was educated in the St. Mary's County Public School system.
Mary Dorothy will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend. She loved being surrounded by family and friends; especially her five grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bingo, hand dancing, watching sports (especially the Williams sisters) and talking on the telephone with loved ones. Her infectious laughter will be missed by many.
On May 5, 1962, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Alton R. Thompson at St. John's Regis. From this union, they were blessed with four children.
Mary Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband; her sister, Clara Valentine and brothers, Joseph "Joe Boy", Eugene "Jenks", Wilmer "Bill", John Sr., James "Buster" and Francis Barber.
Her memory will be forever cherished by her beloved children: Joyce Thompson-Berry, Darnell, Wendell and Deborah Thompson; five grandchildren, Jasmine and Anthony Berry, Cedric, Cameron and Camille Thompson; one sister, Eleanor Williams and four brothers, Ford Jr., Gilbert, Joe Louis and Ralph Barber. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
Louanne Cosimano Bailey, 81
Passed On: 01/31/2014
Louanne Cosimano Bailey, 81, of Colton Point, MD, died January 31, 2014 at her residence. Born March 31, 1932 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Thelma Louise Nevitt Adams and John Marcus Adams.
Louanne is survived by her husband Samuel "Bo" Bailey, Jr., whom she married on April 28, 1978 in St. Mary's Church in Annapolis, MD., her children; Faye (Joe) Gowran of FL, Sam (Sandi) Bailey, III of Avenue, MD, Mark Bailey of Bushwood, MD, Beverly (Larry) Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Steve (Cathy) Bailey of Bushwood, MD, John (Tracey) Cosimano of LaPlata, MD, and Tony (Lindsey) Cosimano of Mexico, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.Louanne graduated from the Academy of Holy Cross high school in 1950 and from Immaculata College in 1952. In 1958 she married John Cosimano of Washington, DC. Four years following John's death, Louanne moved to St. Mary's County following her marriage to Samuel "Bo" Bailey. Louanne and her two children moved to Bushwood with "Bo" and his five children. Highlights of Louanne's employment include; working with General Omar Bradley at Bulava Watch Company, and the State of Maryland Governor's Mansion as Executive Secretary. Louanne was on the Maryland Historic Trust Board of Trustees, St. Mary's County Historical Society, Chair of Board of Directors of St. Clements Island Potomac River Museum, Charter member of St. Clement's Hundred, and the Maryland Historical Society. During her 8 year tenure as chair of the Board of Directors of the St. Clements Island Potomac River Museum, the new museum building was erected in time for the State's 350th Anniversary Celebrations in 1984.The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM followed by Optimist prayers at 7:15PM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 10:00AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Steve Bailey, Jr., Will Fitzgerald, Mark Andrew Bailey, John Fitzgerald, Scott Bailey, and Jason Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren; Connor Cosimano, Nicholas Cosimano, Coale Thompson, Victoria Fitzgerald, Erica Bailey, Meaghan Bailey, Sharon Humphries, and Breann Wood. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to ACTS (A Community that Shares), P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618 and/or St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Robert Wayne "Bob" Boyd, 67
Lusby, MD
Born: 11/11/1946,
Passed On: 01/29/2014
Robert Wayne "Bob" Boyd, 67, of Lusby, MD, passed away on January 29, 2014 at this residence. He was born November 11, 1946 in Weirton, WV, to the late Walter Boyd and Mary Dunay Boyd. Bob married his beloved wife, Ellen on June 20, 1970.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ellen L. Boyd of Lusby, MD; his son, Tim Boyd and his wife Cheyenne of California, MD; siblings, Walter Boyd of Crescent City, CA, Richard Boyd and his wife Judy of Nineveh, IN, Mary Ann Thorne of Richmond, OH, and Jean Tinstman of Pittsburgh, PA, and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD, on Sunday, February 2, from 2:30-4:00 PM, where a prayer service will be held at 4:00 PM with Father John Mattingly officiating. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD, on Monday, February 3, at 11:00 AM with Father Marco Schad officiating. Interment will take place at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD, on Tuesday, February 11, at 2:00 PM with military honors by the U.S. Air Force. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. "Donations are encouraged on-line at www.calverthospice.org".
Arlene Candela Cullins, 79
Passed On: 01/29/2014
Arlene Candela Cullins, 79, of Clements, MD, died January 29, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Pompeo Benjamin Candela and Gwendolen "Cormack" Candela.
Arlene was voted St. Mary's County Fair Queen of Tolerance in 1951 and graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1952. On October 24, 1953, she married her husband of 60 years, William Russell "Russ" Cullins, Jr.
Arlene spent her life volunteering and helping others. She was always happy to help anyone in their time of need. She was a volunteer at Birthright/CareNet of Southern Maryland and the St. Mary's County Right to Life for thirty years. She was a 4-H All Star Leader for forty five years and participated as a judge at the St. Mary's County Fair. She was a member of the St. Mary's County Literacy Council and tutored at the local jail and in the community. Arlene also volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital for several years.
Arlene had a very strong faith and devoted her life to her family and the Catholic Church. She enjoyed attending daily Mass and participating in church prayer groups. For twenty five years, Arlene was a participant in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC. She was very active in all aspects of Sacred Heart Church. She served as lector, cleaned the church, worked in the gift store and always helped at the church dinners. When her children attended Holy Angels Sacred Heart School, Arlene volunteered her time whenever it was needed.
Arlene is survived by her husband, Russ Cullins; children, Cathy Zuza (Jack) of Pittsburgh, PA, Bill Cullins (Sharon) of Clements, MD, David Cullins (Anne Mary) of Clements, MD, Betsey Roy of Bar Mills, ME, Maureen LaMoria (Jerry) of Portland, ME, Tim Cullins (Sally) of Clements, MD, Anne Davis (Wayne) of Leonardtown, MD, Chris Cullins (Lynn) of Mechanicsville, MD; twenty two grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marianne Stone of Hogansville, GA, and Jack Candela (Mary Ada) of Leonardtown, MD. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Patrick Zuza.
Family will receive friends for Arlene's Life Celebration on Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 5:00 p.m. followed by Optimist prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Charles Cortinovis on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD 20618. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Jeremy Burns, Josh McLeod, Sean Zuza, Brian LaMoria, David Cullins, Jr., Brandon Cullins, Paul Roy, Gregory LaMoria, Christopher Cullins and Mark Cullins. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Seventh District Optimist Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to Birthright of Southern Maryland, 301 Steeplechase Dr., Suite 405, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Christine Simms Gardiner, 43
Passed On: 01/29/2014
Christine "Chrissy" Simms Gardiner, 43, of Drayden, MD, passed away on January 24, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born on November 21, 1970, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of John J. Simms, III, and Sheila Ann Simms both of Drayden, MD. Christine was the loving wife of Douglas T. Gardiner, III, whom she married on February 13, 1993 in Valley Lee, MD. Christine is survived by her children: Sarah K and Allison M. Gardiner both of Drayden, MD, and brother, John J. "Jack" Simms, IV of Forest Hill, MD. Christine is survived by her Nieces and Nephews; Abigail I. Simms and Victoria A. Simms both of Forest Hill, MD, Tyler J. Gardiner, Brooke E. Gardiner and Shelby N. Gardiner all of Salisbury, MD, Meagan L. Gardiner, and Mallory L. Gardiner, both of Corinth, TX, mother-in-law, Nancy R. Gardiner of Ocean City, MD, sisters-in-law, Susan Gardiner of Corinth, TX, Kristen Simms of Forest Hill, MD, Cindy Gardiner of Salisbury, MD, and brother-in-law, James Gardiner of Salisbury, MD. Christine graduated from St. Mary's Ryken High School in 1988, and graduated from Potomac State College in 1991 with an Associates Arts Degree. She was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident, and was President of Simms Insurance Agency for 23 years. Christine enjoyed horseback riding, boating, and watching Sarah and Ally play sports. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 3, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD, with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Douglass M. Baumann, Tyler Gardiner, James M. Gardiner, Gary Cox, David Esham, and John J. Simms, IV. Honorary Pallbearer; Michael Esham. Contributions may be made to the Little Flower School, 20410 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Marlene Ann "Marti" Jahn, 77
Passed On: 01/28/2014
Marlene Ann "Marti" Jahn, 77, of St. Mary's City, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, after a battle with bladder cancer.
Born August 25, 1936 in Sauk Rapids, MN, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Paulson and Kathryn Florence Cornish and sister to her late brothers, Wayne and Donald Paulson.
Marti spent her school years in Sauk Rapids where she met her future husband when she was only 11. Upon graduating from Sauk Rapids High School she enlisted in the Air Force. As a young Airman First Class and serving as an X-Ray technician in Biloxi, MS, Marti married her high school sweetheart Jim Jahn on the last day of the year in 1956. With the news of their first child, she received an honorable discharge and happily assumed the role of wife, mother, and backbone to the family. She had a dedicated and fulfilling life for 28 years as a Marine Corps wife and mother to their children. Jim and Marti retired to St. Mary's in 1983 and soon after started the defense contracting company, Jahn Corporation. She served as President and CEO through its development into the successful small business it remains today. She enjoyed time spent with her family and friends and her grandchildren were the light of her life.
Marti is survived by her sons, Doug and his wife Sue, Jay and his wife Kay, Drew and his wife Elaine; and her daughter, Kakie and her husband Pete Miluski; and her ten grandchildren: Matt Miluski, Tyler Miluski, Kallie Jahn, Katie Jahn, Kristi Miluski, Kassi Jahn, Molly Jahn, Brody Jahn, Lindsey Jahn, and James Jahn III. In addition to her parents, Marti was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James D. Jahn, Colonel USMC (Retired); and her brothers, Wayne Paulson and Donald Paulson.
The family will receive friends for Marti's Life Celebration on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, with prayers recited at 7:00 pm, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverand Peter Giovanoni on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Michael's Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church, P.O. Box 429 Ridge, MD 20680.
Arrangements are being provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown.
