Denice, Debra L.
Debra Lynn Denice (nee Arrington), age 55, of Hagerstown, MD, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at her home. She was born March 22, 1956 in Washington, D.C. the daughter of Jesse Robert Arrington and wife Faith of Dayton, MD and the late Ellen Lowry Arrington. She was a housewife. She was the wife of Joseph R. Denice, Sr. She was the mother of Ellen Marie Denice, Joseph R. Denice, II, Laura Michelle Denice, and Kelly Renee Denice. Sister of Robert D. Cole, Jr., Christy Price and the late James Robert Arrington. Loving grandmother of Tyler Jae Glasier and Alyssa Victoria Glasier. Private inurnment.
Okutman, Abdulkadir
Dr. Abdulkadir 'Sani' Okutman, age 89 of Sykesville, Maryland passed away on June 22nd at 4:22pm, 2011. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey on June 11, 1922 and spent his early years in Ankara, Turkey with his parents and three siblings, Seyfi Okutman, Kamile Okutman Erim, and Enice Okutman Cesmig. He was married
to Mary Louise Okutman (nee Rippeon) of Woodbine Maryland, for fifty-seven years. Sani’s parents were Huseyin Sabri Okutman, of Istanbul, Turkey, and Jeanne Zahide Toumlin Okutman, of Brittany, France.
As a youth, Sani was a member of the Turkish National Soccer Team. At age fourteen, he was left in charge of the family-owned apartment building in Istanbul. There he learned to speak English from its English tenants. Later, he attended Robert College in Istanbul, and medical school at Istanbul University in Turkey, for surgical training. He served as an officer in the Turkish Medical Corps, riding by horseback to treat his patients on the Asiatic side of Turkey.
Sani spent time in Paris, France with his mother, his sister Kamile, and her family, before making his way to the United States in 1952. He did his medical internship and residency at Maryland General Hospital in general surgery. He met his future wife, Mary “Weasy” Rippeon, a nurse in training at the hospital. They married
in 1954. On their honeymoon, the Okutmans took a transatlantic cruise to Marseille, France in 1955. The Okutmans moved to Turkey and then stayed with Dr. Okutman’s mother Jean, until Sani secured a position at Doctor’s Hospital in Baltimore. The couple then returned to the United States and resided on South Charles Street. In February 1956, their first child, Leyla, was born at Maryland General Hospital. They would go on to have three more daughters, Sharon, Carol, and Karen, and one son, David.
When Sani decided to open a private practice, he chose Sykesville, Maryland as his new home to be closer to Mary’s family. In 1961, Dr. Okutman was one of three doctors covering the small Carroll County General Hospital emergency room in Westminster, Maryland. In 1964, he stopped attending there, and went on-call for Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, Maryland. He always had office hours for patients in the ground floor of his home, and also made house calls who could not make it to see him. Dr. Okutman retired in 1989; during this time, he enjoyed seeing his previous patients whenever he and Mary went out locally.
Sani is predeceased by both of his parents, and his brother Seyfi. Surviving Sani are his sisters Kamile and Enice, his loving wife, Mary Louise Okutman, daughters Leyla Fabich, Sharon Brock, Carol Lind, Karen Gilmore and son David Okutman, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Carroll Hospice, Inc.; Dove House Hospice located at 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, Maryland 21157-5629, Visitation will be between 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m.-8 p.m Sunday, June 26th, at Burrier- Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, Maryland. Graveside Service will be held at Lake View Memorial Park in Eldersburg, Maryland on Monday, June 27th at 11:30 a.m.
Wright, Veda H.
Infant Veda Helen Wright passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2011 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. She was the loving daughter of Stephanie Lee Wilson and Eric Dwayne Wright both of Westminster. She was the sister of Haleigh Wilson and Tyler Wright. Loving granddaughter of Walter and Vicki Wright and John and Debbie Long. Private Services.
Donahue, James K.
James Keefe Donahue, President & CEO of Industrial Shows of America Inc. until 1998, producer of the International Auto Show and the Chesapeake Bay Boat Show, died Wednesday, June 23 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Towson, MD. The Lutherville resident was 88.
Mr. Donahue was born in Arlington, MA on May 29, 1923. He graduated from Belmont High School in 1942. On March 8, 1943 at 19 years old, he enlisted in the army from Hartford Connecticut. Donahue was given a field commission in World War II when, as an enlisted man, he established a road block and fought off the advance of a Nazi element in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Second Lieutenant Donahue was discharged from the Army on the 25th of February, 1946, at Camp Beale, California.
Returning home, Donahue became a professional umpire for Minor League Baseball until he was recalled for The Korean War as a Second Lieutenant on February 3, 1951, where he was awarded A Silver Star for gallantry in action. His citation reads as follows:
“First Lieutenant James K Donahue (then Second Lieutenant), Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company F, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 24 December 1951 in Kumgong-ni, Korea. On that date, Lieutenant Donahue, a platoon leader was given the mission to lead his unit in an assault on a key terrain feature held by a determined hostile force. In the ensuing action fanatical enemy resistance from several bunkers temporarily stalled the advance of the friendly elements. Lieutenant Donahue, realizing the seriousness of the situation, moved out alone and advanced fearlessly toward the foe’s emplacement, firing his weapon with deadly accuracy, inflicting numerous casualties on the foe. Inspired by this example of bravery under fire, his men rose as one and resumed their attack until the objective was secured. The foe then launched a heavy concentration of mortar fire on the friendly elements in their newly won positions but as a result of Lieutenant Donahue’s direction and encouragement his men tenaciously maintained their emplacements. Lieutenant Donahue’s initiative and aggressive leadership were major factors in the successful completion of the mission. The gallantry in action displayed by Lieutenant Donahue on this occasion reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.”
Donahue received an honorable discharge in June, 1952 and remained a Reserve Commissioned Officer in the Officers Reserve Corp. in the Army of the United States in the grade of First Lieutenant until December 2, 1955.
Returning home to Boston, Donahue worked for the Thomas Edison Dictaphone Company selling mobile Dictaphone equipment. In 1954, Donahue took players from the Boston Celtics, including legendary basketball players Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, on a tour across the country. In 1956, he opened his own PR Agency and worked in conjunction with the Boston Herald Traveler to produce numerous trade shows in the greater Boston market.
In 1974 Mr. Donahue relocated to Baltimore, Maryland. He founded Industrial Shows of America, Inc., which produced the Baltimore Industrial Show, the Chesapeake Bay Boat Show, the International Auto Show and 25 other Industrial and Machine Tool shows throughout the United States and Mexico. The company was sold to Penton Media in 1998, at which time it was the largest privately owned trade show company in the United States.
Mr. Donahue retired in 1998 and spent his time between his home in Lutherville, MD and Cape Cod. He enjoyed golf with friends and especially with his grandchildren.
Mr. Donahue is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Morrison Donahue, his daughters Janice Donahue and Susan Donahue Cross, his son-in-law Charles E. Cross III and his grandchildren Charles Nicholas Cross and James Colin Cross. Interment will be at Arlington National cemetery on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Ft. Myer Chapel at 12:45 PM.
Bollinger, Patty
Patty Martin Bollinger, 92 of Hanover, MD, died Friday June 24, 2011 at Morningside House of Friendship. Beloved wife of the late Sylvester (Wes) Bollinger. Mrs. Bollinger was born May 26, 1919 in King William VA the daughter of the late Frank Sterling Martin and the late Eleanor Pritchett Martin. She was a homemaker and also an Assistant at the University of Baltimore Library. Devoted Mother of Sylvester J. Bollinger, Margaret and husband Adrian Linz, and Frances Ann McKinley. Dearest Grandmother of Lauren White, Christopher McKinley, Kevin McKinley, Margaret Ann Linz, Catholic Prayers will be said on Tuesday June 28, 2011 11:30 Am at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. Interment in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Charles Catholic Church, 101 Church Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208.
White, Cora I.
Cora Irene White (nee Reedy), 88, of Westminster, died Friday June 24, 2011 at Brinton Woods Nursing Home in Sykesville, MD. She was born November 25, 1922 in Virginia the daughter of the late Grant H. and Inda M. Reedy. She was the wife of the late Junior Balford White. Surviving are daughter Carol J. Adams and husband William David Adams of Mt. Airy, MD., granddaughter Angela M. Kaplan, great grandchildren Kayla, Shawn, and Faith Kaplan of Westminster, one sister Dorothy Lane of Glen Burnie, two brothers Virgil Reedy of Baltimore, MD and Lester Reedy of Virginia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by grandson Shawn D. Adams, one sister and seven brothers. She was a homemaker. She had worked at Eastern Products and was a member of D.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD (Beside South Carroll High School) on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM; where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Walter M. Bosman, Jr. of Salem U.M. Church officiating. Interment Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, MD. Memorial contributions can be made to the Favorite charity of choice.
Chenoweth, Irva C.
Irva Catherine Chenoweth (nee Robeson), age 81, of Westminster, MD, died Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Northwest Hospital Center-Seasons Hospice in Randallstown, MD. She was born September 27, 1929 in Grantsville, MD the daughter of the late Charles Frank Robeson and the late Evelyn Marie Robeson (nee Stark). She worked in retail sales and sold Avon for over 30 years. She was a member of Wesley Freedom U.M. Church in Eldersburg, MD. She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Chenoweth, Sr. She was the mother of Bonnie and husband Scott Lankford of Westminster, and son Robert Lee and wife Lynda Chenoweth, Jr. of Gamber, Md., Cheryl Lynn and husband Charlie Ernsperger of Elkhart, Indiana, She is survived by her sister Wilma and husband Ronnie Miller of Salisbury, Pa., and her sister Mary Jane Parr of Cumberland, Md., Grandchildren; Shannon Lankford, Ashley Dunkes-Lankford, Albert Lankford, Ethan Lankford, Carson Lankford, Hattie James, Lee Blakely, Michael Paine. Great-grandchildren; Anthony Willoughby, Alyssa Willoughby, Brooke Lynn Lankford, Mary Ann and Brandon Dover. 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 7-9 PM, where funeral service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. William Brown of Wesley Freedom U.M. Church in Eldersburg officiating. Private inurnment. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Wesley Freedom UMC, 961 Johnsville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.
Ennis, Anna I.
Anna Irene Ennis (nee Snyder), age 75, of Mt. Airy, died on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was born July 31, 1935 in Mt. Airy, MD the daughter of the late Howard E. Snyder and Ida Magers Snyder. She was a housewife. She was the leader and singer of the band called Irene & The Country Rascals. She loved music, bingo, picnics and parties, music shows and flea markets. She was the wife of Cornelius A. Ennis of Mt. Airy. She was the mother of Danny and Carol Ennis of South Carolina, Connie and John Barnhouse of Mt. Airy and Garey E. Ennis of VA. She was the sister of Evelyn Toms of New Oxford, PA, Catherine Green of Taneytown, Rosie Weddle of Westminster, and the late Mildred Hymiller, Margie Green, James Snyder, Dewey Snyder and Betty Darlean Snyder. She was the grandmother of Bonnie Ellis, Donna Stringfield, Kyle Ennis and Chris Howard. Great grandmother of Samantha Ellis, Jacob Ellis and Tracey Langley. Also survived by special family members Diane Langley, Tracey Langley and LeRoy Langley. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Wallace “Bud” Lusk officiating. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick, MD.
Farver, Evelyn
Evelyn “Ebbie” Farver (nee Fuller), age 86, of Mt. Airy, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. She was born in Alabama on March 24, 1925 the daughter of the late Levy Tyson Fuller and the late Arthur Ruth Fuller (nee Coker). She was the wife of the late Herman Lee “Jack” Farver. She was a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, canning, flowers and hummingbirds. She was a member of Sams Creek Church of the Brethren. She was the Aunt of Steve Farver and wife Debra, Erma Brown and husband Ronald. Also survived by great nephews Jeff Farver and Ronald Brown and great niece Angela Arnold and several other nieces and nephews and sister in law Mary Catherine Farver. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Wednesday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA with the Rev. Paul Leatherman of Sams Creek Church of the Brethren officiating. Interment Taylorsville U.M. Church cemetery, Taylorsville, MD. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Sams Creek Church of the Brethren, 2736 Marston Road, New Windsor, MD 21776.
Conaway, Blanche
Blanche Murray Conaway, of Paw Paw, WV formerly of Frederick County MD. Died Saturday July 2, 2011 at Devlin Manor in Cumberland, MD. She was the spouse of the late Russell M. Conaway. Mrs. Conaway was born November 12, 1927 in Frederick County MD She was a homemaker. Surviving her are Son and Daughter-in-law Allan E. and Carolyn J. Conaway of Gettysburg, PA Son and daughter-in-law Roger K and Judy L. Conaway of Woodbine. Son and Daughter-in-law Ralph L. and Tammy Conaway of New Windsor, Daughter and Son-in-law Gail and David Slonaker of Paw Paw, WV, Daughter April and Robert Phelps of Wolfesville, MD Also survived by 19 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Graveside Services Thursday July 7, 2011 3:30 PM at Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Woodbine, MD. The family will receive friends at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. Winfield, MD 21784. 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 on Thursday from 1 to 3 PM.
Kenney, Sr., James M.
James Michael “Mike” Kenney, Sr., age 47, of Eldersburg, died on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his home. He was born October 26, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Carol A. Kenney (nee Berendes) and the late Hal James Kenney III. Step son of John W. Royer. He was a network engineer for Enforme Interactive in Frederick. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and family. He loved his pets Kitty and Buddy. He enjoyed fishing, Hunting, Riding his Harley and Jeep, his remote helicopters, going to the mountains and road trips with his kids. Survived by his loving companion Elizabeth “Liz” Burdette of Eldersburg, brother of Patrick T. Kenney and wife Susan, Sean J. Kenney and fiancée Alaina Jarvis, Kathleen K. Sterling and husband Jerry and the late Paul R. Kenney; father of James Michael, Jr., Elizabeth “Beth”, and Daniel Kenney, also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville (Beside South Carroll High School) on Friday from 5-8 PM., memorial service at a later date, private inurnment. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the “Mike Kenney Memorial Fund”, C/O his children; PNC Bank, 401 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701 and/ or Mosaic Community Services, 1925 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093.
Stem, Carlton W.
Carlton W. Stem 83 of Sykesville, MD, died Sunday July 3, 2011 at the Dove House. He was the spouse of the late Mildred Irene (Glenn) Stem. Mr. Stem was born October 30, 1927 in Gypsy Hill, MD. The son of the late John Wesley Stem and Nellie Virginia Duvall Stem. He was a Vehicle Operator for the State of MD. He loved bowling and bowled with the Mt. Wilson Gophers Bowling League, Loved Farming. Surviving are Daughter and Son-in-law Nancy and Sherman Peeling of Westminster, MD, Daughter Gail Stem of Sykesville, Son Carlton Eugene and daughter-in-law Gail Stem of Sykesville, Daughter Donna Stem and companion Curtis Combs of Woodbine. 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Sisters Madeline Porter and Ida Gartrell and Twin Infant Daughters. Funeral Services will be held Friday July 8, 2011 10 Am at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. Interment will be in Ebenezer cemetery, Sykesville, MD. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157.
Wilhelm, Jr., William F.
William Franklin Wilhelm, Jr., age 82, of Eldersburg, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at Northwest Hospital Center-Seasons Hospice, Randallstown, MD. He was born January 13, 1929 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late William F. Wilhelm, Sr. and the late Mary L. Wilhelm (nee Warner). He was the husband of Alva L. Wilhelm (nee Smith) of Eldersburg. Father of David Wilhelm of Eldersburg, Kimberley and Joseph Pyles of Eldersburg and Lynda Wilhelm of Eldersburg. Brother of Dale L. Wilhelm of Owings Mills, and the late Helen L. Mentzel and late Mildred “Liz” Elizabeth Leppert. Also survived by 2 grandsons William and Thomas Pyles. He was the owner of Wilhelm Energy Services, Inc., fuel oil dealer for 35 years; started in 1954 and retired in 1989 due to his health. He was a charter member of the Freedom Optimist Club. He was a member of Salem U.M. Church in Hebbville and St. Paul’s UM in Sykeville, Md . He graduated from Catonsville High School. He severed in the US Air Force as a Staff Sgt. In the Photographic Corp from 1950-1954, during the Korean War. Funeral Services will take place Wednesday July 13, 2011 11 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD 21784. The Family will receive friends on Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul’s UMC Memorial Fund 7538 Main St. Sykesville, MD 21784.
