Blessing, David L.
David Lee Blessing 58 of Sykesville, MD, died Suddenly July 26, 2011. He was the spouse of Susan C. (Hayden) Blessing. He was born December 29, 1952 in West Virginia the son of Raymond and Dorothy Mae (Wallace) Blessing. Mr. Blessing was the Owner and President of Interlock Steel in Mt. Airy, MD. He was a member of the Baltimore American Indian Center Enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren fishing and was an avid Boxing Fan and Sponsor. Surviving in addition to his wife are Son and daughter-in-law John Allen and Allison Blessing of Westminster, Daughter and son-in-law Brandy Lee and Jason Blessing of Ellicott City, Son Steven T. Dozier of Westminster, Daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Brent Horter of Linthicum, Daughter Kim Dozier of Westminster, Grandchildren Zachary Allen and Troy David Blessing, Kylie Drew and Tyler David Horter. Preceded in death by Daughter Tracy Jeanette Blessing. Graveside Services will take place Saturday July 30, 2011 10:30 AM at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, MD 21705. The family will receive friends at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 on Friday 5 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Rd. Reisterstown, MD 21136 or Baltimore American Indian Center, 113 S. Broadway Baltimore, MD 21231.
Irwin, Melva I.
Melva Irene Irwin (nee Kelly), age 84, of Mt. Airy, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Carroll Hospice, Inc.-Dove House in Westminster, MD. She was the daughter of the late George Ollie Kelly and the late Thelma Irene Kelly (nee Bragg) born August 3, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Winfield Bible Church. She was raised and resided in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the wife of the late Felix Mack Irwin, Jr. She was the mother of Cheryl Irwin Schutz, Felix Mack Irwin, III, Karen Kelly Irwin, Lynne Irene Irwin Dodds, Gary George Irwin and Jonathan Franklin Irwin. She was the sister of Jean Panzarino and husband Frank and the late Alice Kelly. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Monday August 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Winfield Bible Church, 5407 Woodbine Road, Woodbine with the Rev. Kim Gee officiating. Interment Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Winfield, MD. 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.
Mettle, Jr., Joseph H.
Joseph Hooper Mettle, Jr., 77, of Eldersburg, Maryland, died Saturday, 30 July 2011, after a long illness. Born 13 January, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph Hooper Mettle Sr. and Frances Lenore (Owens) Mettle. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He retired in 1989 following 32 years of employment with the Department of Defense, National Security Agency (NSA), as a Communications Systems Engineer. He represented NSA in Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. He also represented NSA on the American Banking, ANSI X9.17 Committee and was the Agency representative to the Executive Office of President Reagan, on telecommunications systems for the President’s personal security. After federal service he was employed with Computer Sciences Corporation. He was elected to the Republican Central Committee in 1990, and also ran for the Maryland House of Delegates. He loved the outdoors, the Baltimore Orioles, football, language and traveling. He was a member of the Phoenix Society, Westminster Elks, and was also a member of the Carroll County Amateur Radio Club as an Extra Class member and ARRL Examiner. Survivors include, wife of 57 years, Rose Marie, and children; Kathryn D. Bauer, Joseph H. Mettle III, Vincent D. Mettle, Angela F. Rusch, a sister, Marlene C. McNair, and ten grandchildren; Adrienne Bauer, Brent Bauer, Joseph Mettle, Kathleen Mettle, William Mettle, Matthew Stevens, Nicholas Stevens, Austen Stevens, Easton Rusch, and Aniston Rusch. Friends may call at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 West Old Liberty Road, Winfield, on 1 August at 3:00 to 5:00, and 7:00 to 9:00. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Tuesday, 2 August at St. Charles Borromeo, 100 Church Lane, Pikesville, Maryland 21208. Internment will be at Lake View Memorial Park, Liberty Road, Eldersburg, Maryland. In lieu of flowers Donations to The American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way Suite 908 Eldersburg, MD 21784 or Stella Maris Apostleship of the Sea - 320 Cathedral Street - Baltimore, Maryland 21201 - c/o Msgr. John L. Fitzgerald www.aosbal.org.
Arterburn, Judy L.
Judy L. (Booth) Arterburn 58 of Mt. Airy, MD, died July30, 2011 at the University of MD Medical Center. She was the spouse of Dave Arterburn. She was born March 28, 1953 in Laurel MD the daughter of Marie (Haley) Gsell and Step Father Gene Gsell of St. Petersburg, FL. Mrs. Arterburn loved traveling with her family and friends and being with and spending time with her family. Surviving are Daughter and son-in-law Dawn Arterburn-Cooney and Seth Cooney of Union Bridge, Son and Daughter in-law Michael and Amanda Arterburn of Thurmont, Grandson Zachery Cooney, Sisters Patricia Rutledge of Greencastle, PA and Cathy Carrie of St. Petersburg, FL Niece Christy Canterbury, Great-niece Brittany Canterbury. Funeral Services will take place Wednesday August 3, 2011 12 Noon at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Inurnment will be in Locust Grove cemetery, Mt. Airy, MD the Family will receive friends at the funeral Home on Wed from 10 AM until time of Service.
Carpenter, Edna
Edna (Burkhart) Carpenter 83 of Gamber, Formerly of Mt. Airy, MD, died Thursday August 11, 2011 at Carroll Hospital Center. She was the spouse of the late Dr. Raymond Allison Carpenter, PHD. She was born May 3, 1928 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of the late James Albert and Elizabeth (Vance) Burkhart. She attended the University of TN where she met her husband of 57 years. She also had been an active member in Magnolia Ave UMC in Knoxville, Calvary UMC Mt. Airy, and Westminster UMC. She taught 1st grade Sunday school for over 30 years and was a member of the Community Bible Study. She loved to travel and went to Hawaii for her 50th Wedding Anniversary. She also was a former Substitute teach in Carroll County Public Schools. Surviving her are Son Raymond A. and wife Dorothy Carpenter, Jr. of Finksburg, MD. Daughter: Suzette and husband Dwight Dotterer of Woodsboro, Daughter: Sharon Carpenter Stem of Woodbine, Aunt Ruth Walker of Knoxville, TN Grandchildren: Daniel, James and Thomas Carpenter. Cousins: David and wife Donna Walker Dennis and wife Willie Walker all of Knoxville, TN. Special Friends Tina and Mike Schofield and Connie and Phil Duto Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Son: James Albert Carpenter Sister: Evelyn Hooten, Son-in-law Richard Stem, Sr. Funeral Services will take place Sunday August 14, 2011 5 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery Knoxville, TN on Tuesday August 16, 2011 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday 2 to 5 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd Suite 1010 Rockville, MD 20852.
Brown, Robert C.
Robert Clayton Brown, Jr. 61 of New Oxford, PA, died Tuesday August 16 at his daughter’s home in Hanover, PA. Mr. Brown was the spouse of the late Christine V. (Phillips) Brown. He was the son of the late Robert C. Brown, Sr. late Gladys (Tegeler) Brown. He was employed by Western Industrial Machining as an Industrial Coder and Machinist. He enjoyed Photography, Dirt Track Racing and Cycling. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Surviving him are Daughter Duari Weiss of Finksburg, Daughter Valerie Brown-Long of Hanover, PA., Son Duvall C. Brown of New Oxford, PA Brother John E. Brown of Taneytown, Grandchildren Jordan Weiss, Nicole Brown, James Long, Liam Long and Logan Brown. Funeral Services will be held on Friday August 19, 2011 11AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Interment to follow in Good Shepherd cemetery, Ellicott City, MD The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Assoc. Hospice Care 440 North Madison St. Hanover, PA 17331.
Colburn, Ivan B.
Ivan Bradley Colburn of Mt. Airy, MD passed away at the age of 94 on August 19th 2011. Ivan was born on July 6th 1917 in Washington D.C. to Thomas Bradley and Elsie Amanda van Horn Colburn. He is predeceased by a brother, Thomas Raymond Colburn, and is survived by a sister, Lois Frances Allen and her husband John Joseph Allen Jr. After growing up in Washington D.C., Ivan graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937. Washington D.C.was also the place where Ivan met his wife of 69 years Jean Elizabeth Swartz Colburn. Ivan was soon called away to serve his country and had a prolific career in the United States Army from 1942-1946. He was a member of the 1155th Engineer Combat Group and is a veteran of the American theater, European African Middle Eastern Theatre, Asiatic Pacific Theatre, Philippine Liberation Theatre, and saw service in Rhineland Central Europe. Ivan was honorably discharged as a Tech 4 with a cavalcade of awards and medals. He received a Ribbon and a Star for each campaign he was involved in, along with a World War II Victory Ribbon, a medal for Good Conduct, and an Army of Occupation (Japan) Star. In addition, Ivan was a proficient marksman and earned Sharpshooter Medals in Rifle, Sub-Machine Gun, Coast artillery, and Carbine. Ivan was employed as a Placement Specialist for the Office of the Secretary of the Army at The Pentagon. Ivan also drove Bus #74 for Carroll County Public Schools and was Advertising Manager for The Community Reporter of Mt. Airy MD. In addition, Ivan was a farmer and pioneer of soil conservation and contour strip farming in Carroll County, MD. Ivan was heavily involved in his community and was a member of many service organizations. He was a member and volunteer at Calvary United Methodist Church of Mt. Airy MD where he also volunteered in many capacities for Mt. Airy NET for 10 years. Ivan also served as a member of American Legion Gold Star Post #191, Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Airy MD, and a Past Master of Travel for National Camping Travelers Chapter #100. To further serve his community, Ivan immersed himself in the Masonic family. Ivan was a 60 year member of Masonic Naval Lodge #4. He was a 50 year member of The Order of the Eastern Star, where he served as a Past Patron for the Prudence Chapter and a member of the Door of Virtue Chapter #94. From 1964-1965 Ivan served as the Grand Sentinel for the Grand Chapter Maryland Order of the Eastern Star. Ivan was also a Personal Aid to the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Maryland from 2001-2002. In addition, Ivan was a member of Boumi Shrine and the Carroll York Rite bodies. In his spare time, Ivan enjoyed drawing, bowling, camping, and listening to his admirable collection of Big Band and Swing records. Ivan was also an avid newspaper reader consuming four newspapers daily and placing them back together so crisply that nobody would know they had been touched. In addition to his wife Jean, Ivan is survived by his three children; Carol Ann Hulver, William Bradley Colburn Sr. and his wife Wilma Colburn, and Dawn Elizabeth Bay. He is survived by a niece Judy Kraus and her husband John Kraus, Great niece Joy Dyer and her husband Scott Dyer. He is also survived by grandchildren; Jennifer and Rich Knorr, Denise and Rick Ruth, Christopher Hulver, William Bradley Colburn Jr., Robert and Leigh Bay, and Kari Bay. Great grandchildren are; Michael Joyce, Emily Knorr, Rachel Ruth, Allison Knorr, Nicholas Hulver, Joshua Knorr, Tyler Hulver, and Sarah Hulver. Ivan is also survived by a great great nephew Joseph Dyer. Memorial contributions can be made to Calvary United Methodist Church 403 S. Main St. Mount Airy, MD 21771 and The Dove House Carroll County Hospice 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157. Viewing will be held Tuesday August 23rd at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 from 1-3pm and 7-9pm. An American Legion Gold Star Post #191 afternoon service will be held the same day. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7:30pm and a Masonic service to follow. Calvary United Methodist Church will hold a viewing at 10am on Wednesday August 24th followed by a funeral service at 11am. Interment 1:30 PM will be held at Fort Lincoln cemetery in Brentwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Christopher Hulver, William Bradley Colburn Jr., Robert Bay, Rich Knorr, Rick Ruth, Joel Bohning, John Kraus, and Scott Dyer. Honorary pallbearers will be Jennifer Knorr, Denise Ruth, Kari Bay, Leigh Bay, Regina Atwood, Joy Dyer, Judy Kraus, JoAnn Heenan, Don Wall, and Donna Yates.
Warnken, Osma N.
Osma Naomi Warnken (nee Winemiller), age 97, died Monday, August 22, 2011, at her home. She was born December 9, 1913 In Parkton, MD the daughter of the late Harvey Clark Winemiller and the late Rosy Naomi Turnbaugh Winemiller. She was a clerk for Baltimore County Board of Education Library Processing Center. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. She worked as a Baltimore City School Crossing guard. She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, church youth leader, church and nursing home volunteer. She led an exemplary Christian Life and loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart. She was the wife of the late Edgar Orville Warnken, Sr. She is the mother of Edgar Orville Warnken, Jr. and wife JoAnn of West Palm Beach, FL, John Clark Warnken and wife Barbara of Westminster, MD, Joy Lee Warnken of New Windsor, MD and Paul Philip Warnken and wife Carolyn of New Windsor, MD. She was predeceased by sister Leona Ray Walger. She is the grandmother of John Lee Warnken and wife Tammy of Magna, Utah; Laurie Ann Fyock and husband Tim of Waukesha, WI; and Michael K. Warnken and wife Julie of Rosemount, MN. In addition she has seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. There will be visitation at the Bisset Memorial Chapel at Arlington Baptist Church, 3030 N. Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 on Friday morning from 10:00-11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow immediately after visitation. Interment Baltimore National cemetery, Catonsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Arlington Baptist Church (address above) or to New Tribes Mission, 1000 E. First Street, Sanford, FL 32771-1487.
White, Debra A.
Debra Ann White (nee Whisman), age 56, of Sykesville, MD, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Carroll Hospice, Inc.-Dove House in Westminster, MD. She was born March 23, 1955 in Takoma Park, MD the daughter of Ruth A. Gingell Whisman and the late Frank W. Whisman, Jr. She was the wife of George E. White of Sykesville. She was the sister of William E. Whisman and Frank A. Whisman. Private Service.
Hamilton, Jr., Howard E.
Howard “Butch” Eugene Hamilton, Jr., age 47, of Woodstock, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home. He was born January 3, 1964 in Baltimore, MD the son of Catherine Norris Jones Hamilton and the late Howard Eugene Hamilton, Sr. He was a maintenance worker. He enjoyed playing pool. He was the brother of Pamela Jean Adams and husband Donald, Nancy Nathanson and husband Andrew. Also survived by three nieces and one nephew. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, (Beside South Carroll High School), Winfield, on Friday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 27, 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. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Granite Presbyterian Church C/O cemetery Fund, 10637 Old Court Road, Woodstock, MD 21163.
Hymiller, George C.
George Calvin Hymiller, 82 of Mt. Airy and formerly of Sykesville, MD went home to be with the Lord and his Wife of Wednesday August 23, 2011. He was husband of the late Evelyn A. Hymiller who passed in 2004 . Born September 20, 1928 in Carroll County MD he was the son of the late Jeremiah N. Hymiller and the late Rosie (Farver) Hymiller. He worked for many years as a mechanic for Chesapeake Cadillac until he retired. George was a life member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and NASCAR racing, playing cards, sitting by the pond with his canine friends and spending time with his family. He was the father of Peggy and husband Charlie Henry of Westminster, Jack H. and wife Jane Hymiller of Sabillasville, Brenda Hymiller and Domestic Partner Jean Hill of Sykesville, Ronald Hymiller of Poolesville, Gary and wife Fran Hymiller of Mt. Airy, and Jeffrey Hymiller of Cumberland. He was also survived by 19 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren, 5 great-great Grandchildren and a brother Nathan Hymiller. He is preceded in death by Sister Helen Stauffer, Brothers Frank and Jeremiah Hymiller. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday August 27, 2011 10:00 Am at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A, 1212, Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg, MD the family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
