Wean, Arvetta B.
Arvetta B. Wean (nee Fishback), age 81, of Winfield, Died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD. She was born November 11, 1929 in Bridgewater, Virginia, the daughter of the late French Ardell Fishback and the late Rosa Bonnylene Fishback (nee Flick). She was a homemaker. She worked for Random House. She was the wife of the late Louis William Wean. She was the mother of Linda L. Smith of Pasadena, MD, Larry L. Wean of Sykesville, Kenneth W. Wean of New Windsor, Philip R. Wean of Falling Waters, West Virginia, Kevin W. Wean of Westminster, Ricky D. Wean of Westminster, Penny L. Bauerline of Westminster, and Danny Wean of Westminster. Sister of Arnold Fishback of Bridgewater, VA. Also survived by a large amount of loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great 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 Monday 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA with the Rev. Judy Emerson of Ebenezer U.M. Church in Winfield officiating. Interment Ebenezer U.M. Church cemetery, Winfield, MD.
Colburn, Jean E.
Jean Elizabeth Swartz Colburn of Mt. Airy MD passed away at the age of 87 on September 24th, 2011, at her home. Jean was born on May 8th, 1924 to late Bert Own Swartz and late Lillian Burton Swartz in Washington D.C. Jean received a Master’s in Business Administration and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Maryland. Jean led an illustrious professional life. She served in the Civilian Employee Department of the Army at the Pentagon. From 1954-1955 Jean was a history teacher and a physical education teacher at the Mt. Airy High School. She also worked at Mt. Airy’s Community Reporter as Editor from the mid 1960’s until 1966. In addition, Jean worked for the Federal Government at Fort Belvoir in Personnel. She also held the position of Chief of Classification for the Washington D.C. Government until her retirement in 1984. When Jean moved to Mt. Airy in 1953 she found her second calling as a community volunteer. She joined the Grand Chapter Maryland Order of the Eastern Star and earned the honor of being both a Past Worthy Matron and a Past Grand Conductress. Jean was a Past President of the Mt. Airy PTA and worked tirelessly to keep Mt Airy High School in Mt. Airy. She also taught Sunday School at Calvary United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Prayer Chain Committee until 2011. Jean was also a member of the Mt. Airy Garden Club and a member of the Ki-Wives. Soon, Jean’s dealings with the community were also funneled through Mt. Airy NET. Jean served as President of the Board and also as Director. Jean was involved with Mt. Airy NET from 1993-2006. For all of her service to the community Jean was awarded several honors. She was inducted into the Mt. Airy Hall of Fame as a Community Volunteer/Good Samaritan on 3/20/2001. The Mt. Airy Rotary Club declared her a Person of Distinction in 2005. Jean is predeceased by her husband late Ivan Bradley Colburn. She is survived by her three children; Carol Ann Hulver, William Bradley Colburn Sr. and his wife Wilma Colburn, and Dawn Elizabeth Bay. She is survived by a niece Judy Kraus and her husband John Kraus, Great niece Joy Dyer and her husband Scott Dyer. She 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. Jean is also survived by a great great nephew Joseph Dyer. Viewings will be held at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD (Beside South Carroll High School) on September 28th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, with an Eastern Star Service during a viewing at the Funeral home; and A third viewing will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy on September 29th at 10am followed by the funeral service at 11am. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery, 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. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Calvary U.M. Church, 403 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771.
Rimbey, Mary R.
Mary Rebecca Buckman Rimbey, 92 of Mount Airy, MD, died Saturday October 1, 2011 at Ridge Overlook in Westminster, MD. She was the wife of the late William L. Rimbey. Mrs. Rimbey was the 4th of 8 children the daughter of the late Charles R. Buckman and late Nora Maybell (Gilbert) Buckman. She was a Cashier and Part owner of Foodland/Foodrite with her Husband, Sister and Brother-in-law. A Member of Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for over 25 years, A Member of Prospect United Methodist Church and Choir for over 50 years, and a Sunday School Teacher at Prospect U.M. Church; Graduate of Mt. Airy High School in 1936. She was a great Seamstress and Hair Dresser. Surviving her are Sister R. Virginia Linton and Brother Emmette Buckman, Son Robert Rimbey, Sr. of Mt. Airy. Grandchildren: Nora Lee Gochenor, Robert and wife Celeste Rimbey, Jr. Robin and husband Mike Shriner, Gerald Shaw and Joseph Rimbey, Great-Grandchildren: Melanie and husband Bruce Beardsley, Stephen Shriner, Ashley Rimbey, Britny Brashear, Madison Lewis, Conner Shriner, Karleigh Hubble, Makaela Rimbey, Jonathan Shriner, Lucas Rimbey and Jackson Shriner. Great- Great-Granddaughter Cherokee Beardsley. Preceded in death by Daughter and Son-in-law Rebecca and Robert Shaw, Daughter-in-law Barbara Rimbey, Brothers Robert, Ralph and Leo Buckman, Sisters Audrey Gussardo and Elizabeth Harrison. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 5, 2011 11:00 AM at Prospect UMC 5923 Woodville Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771, with Rev. Ernest Thayil officiating and with Interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Those desiring in Lieu of Flowers may make contributions to Prospect United Methodist Church.
Taylor, Lillian M.
Lillian M. Taylor (nee Johnson), age 91, of Winfield, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Brinton Woods Nursing and Rehab Center in Winfield, MD. She was born April 4, 1920 in Alberton, MD, the daughter of the late William Johnson and the late Mary Compton Johnson. She was the wife of the late Hobart Lee Taylor, Sr. She was a homemaker, She was a member of the Winfield Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing and baking for Fire Company events and enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoys flowers, and family gatherings at Christmas Time at her home. Surviving are children Yvonne and Dick Baker of Winfield, and Hobart Lee Taylor, Jr. of FL; sister of the late Maude Lewis, late Ethel Adams, late William Johnson, Late Leonard Johnson and late Mildred Wentworth, also survived by grandchildren Rick and Brenda Baker of Taylorsville, Gayle and Allen Taylor of Westminster, Craig and Kara Baker of Westminster, Nicole and Bob Beckwith of Mt. Airy and Jeff Taylor of MD and Also survived by 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 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 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA with the Rev. Judy Emerson of Ebenezer U.M. Church officiating. Interment Lake View Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Winfield Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD 21784 and or the Ebenezer U.M. Church, 4901 Woodbine Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.
Anderson, Hilda R.
Hilda Roberty Anderson, most recently of Howard County, Maryland, died on October 4, 2011 after a three-year battle with cancer. Known to many as “Coach”, Mrs. Anderson was the first woman hired at Catonsville Community College in the physical education department in 1966. Within the first year at CCC, she organized and coached the college’s first women’s field hockey, basketball, lacrosse and softball teams. Because women had no organization to play under, Anderson conceived of and organized the Maryland State Junior College Athletic Association and served as its president for 10 years. Soon after she took her basketball team to the National Junior College Athletic Association national tournament; the only Maryland team to go to the nationals, and where her team placed sixth. She was awarded Professor Emeritus status in 2007. Born in Mannington, West Virginia December 31 1927, Anderson earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Fairmont State University in West Virginia, and a Master’s Degree in Education at Morgantown University. She then went on to teach at Lander College and Connie Maxwell School in Greenwood, SC. In 1955, after moving to Maryland, Anderson taught physical education at Catonsville Junior High. She then was hired as a physical education teacher to open Johnnycake Junior High and five years later, Pikesville High School where she began her coaching career. It was while she was teaching at Pikesville HS, she was awarded Teacher of the Year by the Baltimore County American Association of Health and Physical Education Teachers. Mrs. Anderson, a very active member of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church in Woodstock, MD, chaired the Counting Committee and helped with various church fund raisers. She also served as Director of Field Games for the area Senior Olympics. Coach Anderson is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard Anderson, Sr.; a son, Richard Anderson, Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Ariano of Columbia; two brothers Dr. Al Roberty of Belair, Maryland, and Hugo Roberty of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren Michael and Jennie Anderson, Melissa Anderson, and Robyn Anderson, great grand- daughters, Kylie and Ariana, and nieces Paula and Cecelia. A Mass commemorating her life will be held at 11:00 AM on October 22nd at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church10800 Old Court Rd Woodstock, Maryland 21163. The family will receive guests afterward in the church hall. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center (10710 Charter Drive, Columbia, Maryland 21044), or to St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church (10800 Old Court Road, Woodstock, MD 21163).
Hartley, Ethel
Ethel “ Mae” Hartley passed away Saturday October 8, 2011 at the Dove House in Westminster, MD. She was born January 12, 1922 in Clearfield, TN as the 9th child born to a family of 24 children. She was a former resident of New Windsor where she resided with her husband Henry E. Hartley. Mae was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She cherished every day and lived life to the fullest. Maw always had a smile on her face, a twinkle in her eye and a thank you for everything anyone ever did for her. She lived life simply and cherished her family. Mae was preceded in death by her daughter Joyce F. Wallace, Son Cecil “Delbert” Hamblin and 22 siblings. She is survived by her husband Henry E. Hartly, Sr., her daughters, Jean Senft of Conway, SC, Burma L . Buttrum of Dundalk, Alene P. Mohney of Woodbine, Kathy B. Cross of New Windsor, Patricia Streit of Winchester, VA and Henry E. Hartley, Jr. of MD. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Mae will be truly missed by all. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday October 12, 2011 12 Noon at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 with Rev. Gregory Laible officiating. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday October 11, 2011 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Haddaway, Mary A.
Mary Angela Haddaway Campbell 90 of Woodbine, MD, died October 15, 2011 at Brinton Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the spouse of the late Nathan Haddaway and later married
the late William Campbell. She was born October 31, 1920 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late George Evrie Akehurst and late Emma Louise Hare Akehurst. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Sinai Hospital and a Private Duty Nurse for numerous years. She enjoyed Knitting and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was a very giving person. She enjoyed many days at the S. Carroll Senior Center and her years at Brinton Woods. Surviving her are Daughter and son-in-law Wendy A. and Steve Gahm of Woodbine, Daughter and Son-in-law Ellen Louise and Joseph A. Burton of Hampstead. Daughter Hope A. Dayhoff of Delaware. Son and Daughter-in-law Murray E. Susan Haddaway of Delaware, Son and Daughter-in-law Thomas N. Karen Haddaway of Virginia Beach. Also survived by numerous Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by Son Mitchell Haddaway and Brothers David and Evrie Akehurst. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday October 18, 2011 7 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Interment will be Private in Parkwood cemetery Baltimore, MD. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to South Carroll Senior Center, 5928 Mineral Hill Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Hughes, Lois L.
Lois Louise (Rutter) Hughes, 84 of Randallstown, died Monday October 17, 2011 at Dove House. She was the spouse of the late Richard Kenneth Hughes. She was born August 17, 1927 in Halifax, PA the daughter of Matilda June Walters Prouser and Step-Father Edward Henry Prouser. She worked in Retail at the Security Square Mall Hecht Company. She enjoyed spending time with family, dancing, upkeep on her house and a glass of Cataba Pink Wine. Surviving her are Son and Daughter-in-law Richard Lyle and Patsy Ann Hughes of Westminster, Son and Daughter-in-law Steven G. and Margaret Mary Hughes of Baltimore. Grandchildren Daniel Steven Hughes of Westminster, Melissa Coppersmith of New Windsor, Sarah Jane and Nicholas Hughes of Baltimore, 4 Grand Dogs Tillie, Goldie, Max and Buddy. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday October 20, 2011 8 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Carroll Hospice Dove House 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157 online condolences to Carroll Hospice 292 Stoner Ave.
Burleigh, Raymond C.
Raymond C. Burleigh, 94, of Taylorsville, MD, formerly of Lancaster, NY, and Mesa, AZ, died Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was born December 21, 1916, in Olean, NY. Mr. Burleigh was a machinist at Worthington Pump, a salesman for Lob-law’s Grocery Store, and a paymaster at The Malleables, all located in western New York. He enjoyed square dancing and woodworking when not traveling. He was proud of the fact that he had visited 47 of our fifty states. He was instrumental in forming the boys band at Lancaster High School where he played the trombone. He also played semi-pro baseball in a league he helped form. Survivors include a son, Thomas Burleigh and his wife Kathie, daughter Joanne Correll and her husband Billy, and daughter Judy Prasek and her husband David; Three grandchildren: Lt. Col. James Burleigh, USAF, and his wife Lt. Col. Mary Jo, USAF; Audra Sandy; and Sherry Honeycutt, and her husband Mark; Six great-grandchildren: Dakota Sandy, Le-vi Eckert, Lauren Burleigh, Garrett Burleigh, Ian Honeycutt, and Aidan Honeycutt. He also leaves his close friend Christine Warner and brother-in-law James Hadsall in addition to four nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Jane Hadsall Burleigh, parents Raymond and Roseltha Prior Burleigh, and brother W. Kenneth Burleigh, and nephew Capt. Ronald Burleigh, USAF. Private burial services will be held at Lancaster cemetery in Lancaster, NY, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.
Briggs, Walter M.
Walter M. Briggs, 60, of Monrovia, Maryland, departed this life on Saturday, October 22, at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Walter was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather; a member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren; and an avid Washington Redskins fan. He found great comfort in spending time with his family and vacationing in Myrtle Beach and Colonial Williamsburg. He enjoyed all kinds of music and found solace in gospel and bluegrass. Walter was well-known for dancing at family weddings. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for over 39 years and was looking forward to enjoying a long and happy retirement in the near future.
Walter was the husband of Deborah Briggs. Surviving in addition to his wife are his mother, Martha of Gaithersburg; his daughter Jessica Lertora (James III) and granddaughters Serena, Susanna, and Sophia of Thurmont; six nieces; and four nephews. He was predeceased by his father Walter Briggs Sr. The family will receive friends at the Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Avenue, Frederick, Maryland on Wednesday, October 26, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment Pleasant Hill cemetery, Monrovia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Walter’s memory to the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company, 702 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771; or the New Market Volunteer Fire Department, 76 West Main Street, New Market, Maryland 21774. Arrangements made By: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA
