Thornburg, Margaret C.
Margaret C. “Peggy” Thornburg (nee Cochran), age 83, of Mt. Airy, MD, died Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at Copper Ridge in Sykesville, MD. She was born May 16, 1927 in Sheldon, Iowa, the daughter of the late Harry Cochran and the late Pearl Peterson Cochran. She was the wife of Harold D. Thornburg of Mt. Airy. She was the mother of Leslie Thornburg of Mt. Airy. She was the sister of the late Thomas Cochran. She was the grandmother of Matthew P. Thornburg. She loved birds and the outdoors. She was a member of the Herb Society of America. She taught Science. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Thursday from 6-8 PM. Funeral Service will be held at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA on Fri., May 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Dennis Yocum of Calvary U.M. Church in Mt. Airy officiating. Further viewing will be held at Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, 724 Sixth Ave., Sheldon, Iowa. Graveside service in East Lawn cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa. Memorial Contributions can be made to: The Herb Society of America, 9019 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, Ohio 44094. www.herbsociety.org.
Barnes, Elizabeth A.
Elizabeth Ann Barnes (nee Naill), age 102, of Taylorsville, died Friday, May 6, 2011 at Brinton Woods Health Care Center in Sykesville, MD. She was born April 16, 1909 near Mt. Airy, Carroll County, MD the daughter of the late John E. Naill and the late Lilly Harrison Naill. She was the wife of the late William Herman Barnes, Sr., who died March 1982. She was the youngest of three children. She was a graduate of Mt. Airy High School Class of 1926. She was a member of Taylorsville U.M. Church. She was a Homemaker on the farm near Taylorsville. She was the mother of W.H. Barnes, Jr. of Mt. Airy and Donald E. Barnes and wife Linda of Wagener, South Carolina. Grandchildren, Julia Call and husband David of Prince Frederick, Jim Barnes and wife Suellen of Mt. Airy, Cheryl Roesel and husband Greg of Thomasville, GA, , Andrea Hartwell and husband Daren of Oxford, AL. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by Sister Marjorie VanSant, and Brother J. Claude Naill. Funeral Service will be held at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Sarah B. Dorrance of Taylorsville U.M. Church in Taylorsville officiating. Friends may call from 10:30-11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Taylorsville U.M. Church cemetery, Taylorsville, MD. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Taylorsville U.M. Church, 4356 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771.
Gamber, Ethel M.
Ethel M. Gamber (nee Greenwalt), age 90, formerly of Randallstown, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. She was born November 5, 1920 in Randallstown, MD, the daughter of the late John Joseph Greenwalt and the late Lillie Pobbletts Greenwalt. She was a retired beautician. She was the wife of the late Dorn Ivan Gamber. She was the mother of Barbara A. Pruitt and husband Ronald of Finksburg. She was the grandmother of Tim Pruitt and wife Colleen, and Todd Pruitt and wife Amy. She was the great grandmother of Leah, Owen, Molly, Peyton and Tye Pruitt. She was the sister of the late John W. Greenwalt and late Eugene Greenwalt and late Betty Jane Clark. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Friday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA. Interment New Oakland U.M. Church cemetery, 5901 Mineral Hill Road, Sykesville.
Cassell, David L.
David L. Cassell, age 55, of Sykesville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was born January 25, 1956 in Oklahoma the son of the late Layke Cassell and the late Ethel Cassell (nee Litzenburg). He worked construction in home building. He loved to ride his motorcycles. He loved Fishing. He worked and helped with the games at the stadium for the Baltimore Ravens. He was formerly active with the Boy Scouts of America. He was the former husband of Eileen A. Cassell (nee Johnson) of Sykesville. He was the father of Joshua David Cassell. Brother of Patricia Hinebaugh, Layke Cassell, Alvin Cassell, and M. Dean Cassell. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Rodney A. Gatzke officiating. Interment in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, MD. Memorial Contributions can be made to: The Boys Scouts of America Troop #719, C/O Wesley Freedom U.M. Church, 961 Johnsville Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Traub, Meyer E.
Meyer E. Traub, 40 of Randallstown, died Thursday May 19, 2011 at Manor Care in Catonsville, MD. He was born July 3, 1970 in Baltimore, MD. Son of Riva Traub. Brother of Joseph Traub. Nephew of Anita Sapperstein. Also survived by Cousins Randi and James Billings and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Monday May 23, 2011 at 11AM at Arlington Baptist Church. 3030 N. Rolling Rd. Baltimore, MD with Viewing 1 hour prior to Services, with Rev. David Watts officiating.
Carbaugh, Charles F.
Charles Feldman “Peck” Carbaugh, age 83, of Owings Mills, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. He was the son of the late Charles Carbaugh and the late Nora Parrish Carbaugh. He was born April 26, 1928. He was an extraordinary brick layer. He loved his dogs Angel and Snow and his two girls. He trained Horses at the Old Coliseum in Baltimore City. He raised Pigeons since he was eight years old. He was a superintendent at the Cycle Shack in Randallstown. He was the husband of the late June M. Carbaugh (nee Cianci). He was the father of Vicky Kunkel and husband Robert and Darlynn Arbaugh and husband Rocky both of Owings Mills, MD and the late Charles Ronald Carbaugh and William Carbaugh. He was the grandfather of Jeremy and Todd Carbaugh, Slade Kunkel and Amber Brady and the late Ronnie Ambrose. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School), with the Rev. Charles Frederick officiating. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory. PA on Friday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Interment Lake View Memorial Park.
Blickenstaff, Doris M.
Doris Mary Blickenstaff (nee White), age 80, of Randallstown, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Northwest Hospital Center in Randallstown, MD. She was born May 4, 1931 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Walter R. White, Sr. and the late Georgeanna Parrish White. She was the wife of Luther Wesley Blickenstaff, Sr. of Randallstown. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Randallstown. She enjoyed bowling, gardening and selling Avon. She was the mother of Luther Wesley Blickenstaff, Jr. of DE and Denise Meads and husband Thomas of Westminster. She was the sister of Howard E. White, Deanna White, Lynette Weisgerber, Charles White and the late Walter R. White, Jr., late Franklin White, late Bernadette Raszkiewicz, and the late Kenneth White. Loving grandmother of Matthew Meads, Zachary Meads and Luke Meads. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, 8301 Liberty Road, Baltimore with the minister Cindy Ranker officiating. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 PM.
George, James E.
James E. “Big Dog” George 66 of Westminster, died unexpectedly Tuesday June 7, 2011 at GBMC Hospital in Baltimore. He was born June 4, 1945 to Mary E. (Caldwell) George and the late Robert D. George of Woodsboro, MD. He served as a Seabee in the United States Navy. He retired after 20 years of Service. He was the loving husband of 42 years to Sherian J.(Duncan) George of Westminster, MD He also was a loving father to Tracy L George of Westminster, Heather D. Peterman of Westminster and Pop Pop to Kiele B. George-Peterman. Surviving in addition are 3 brothers Bruce A. George of Dundalk, Terry T. George of Woodsboro and John W. George of MD. Funeral Services will be held Friday June 10, 2011 11 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD 21784. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg, MD The Family will receive friends on Thursday June 9, 2011 6 to 9 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc., Maryland Office 800 Wyman Park Dr. 1st Floor Baltimore, MD 21211.
Meekins, Keith A.
Keith Allen Meekins, age 52, of Woodstock, died Suddenly, On Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was born January 19, 1959 the loving son of Angus D. Meekins and Betty G. Meekins (nee Mathena) of Woodstock. He was a wireman installer for Northrop Grumman. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and cutting wood. He enjoyed playing the Banjo and Blue Grass music. He was the dear brother of Steven Meekins and wife Susan, Dennis Meekins and wife Joyce and Sherri Meekins. He was the uncle of Jessica Rose Landgraf, Joseph Kenneth Stewart, III, Melissa Lynn Meekins and Daniel Scott Meekins. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Granite Presbyterian Church, 10637 Old Court Road, Woodstock with the Rev. Terrence Alspaugh officiating. Interment Granite Presbyterian Church cemetery, Woodstock, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Granite Presbyterian Church, 10637 Old Court Road, Woodstock, MD 21163.
Thomas, Robin C.
Robin C. Thomas, age 51, of Hanover, PA, formerly of Lansdowne, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at her home. She was born January 24, 1960 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of Shirley G. Thomas (nee Brown) and the late Roland Frederick Thomas, Sr. She was the sister of Darlene Kummell and husband Gary of Mt. Airy and Roland F. Thomas, Jr. Mother of Robert E. Hollamon III. Also survived by two grandsons; Kaylb and Logan. Memorial Service will be held, Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School). Private Interment.
Nicholson, Mary V.
Mary Violet Nicholson (nee Connolly), age 93, formerly of Randallstown, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. She was born September 9, 1917 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Connolly and the late Mary Lyda Connolly (nee McCarrier). She was a housewife. She was the wife of the late Horace Nicholson. She was the mother of Thomas Nicholson, William Nicholson, Robert Nicholson, Nancy S. Rybak and the late John Nicholson. She was the sister of Eugene Paul Connolly and Ivy Connolly. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School). Private Interment. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to: Gilchrist Hospice of Columbia, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044.
