Boswell, Anna T.
Anna T. Boswell (nee Tallon), age 92, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at home in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. She was born November 4, 1918 in Gable, South Carolina the daughter of the late Bunyan Mahoney Tallon and the late Ida Viola Tallon (nee Newman). She was a homemaker. Beloved wife of Edward Wilson Boswell, Sr. Devoted mother of Rebecca B. Grady and Edward W. Boswell, Jr. Dear sister of Eleanor Wise and predeceased by eleven beloved siblings. Loving grandmother of Edward W. III, James T. and John T. Boswell, Kevin M. and Kaitlyn M. Grady; and great grandmother of Stacey, C.J. and Ashley Boswell. Private Services. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC. 20090-6011.
Boone, Lillie R.
Lillie Ruth Boblitz Boone, age 93, of Westminster, formerly of Woodbury, died Monday, November 29, 2010, at Brinton Woods Nursing Home in Sykesville. She was the wife of the late Charles “Pat” Boone, Sr. She was born November 16, 1917 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Walter Boblitz and the late Birdie Barger Boblitz and the late step-mother Elsie Boblitz. She was a homemaker. She worked at Hooper Mill and was a secretary at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Mothers Club. She enjoyed bowling and was an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed music and movies of Frank Sinatra. She was the mother of Barbara A. Fogler of Westminster and the late Charles C. “Pat” Boone, Jr. She was the sister of the late Oliver Boblitz and the late Emma Long. She was step sister of Roy Belchner and Helen McCabe and Estella Zinkahan. Grandmother of Charles T. Boone, John M. Boone and Steven M. Boone, Kathleen D. Boone; great grandchildren: Nicole M. Boone, Josephine H. Shaver and Sophia L. Shaver. Catholic Prayers will be held Friday, December 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) with Deacon Joseph Cinquino of St. John’s R.C. Church in Westminster officiating. Interment Druid Ridge cemetery, Pikesville, MD. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA on Thursday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093.
Smith, Dixie
Dixie Smith, 62, of Baltimore, died on Tuesday November 30, 2010. She was born August 13, 1948. Dear Sister of Elinor Smith and Frances Crenshaw. Graduate of Milford Mill High School and Hood College. Page Smith for Desktop Publishing CO. The family will receive friends Tuesday 1 to 2 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Graveside Services to follow at 2:30 PM at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD 21784
Goodwin, C. Marie
C. Marie Goodwin 97 of Woodbine, MD, died Thursday December 2, 2010 at Hidden Treasures Assisted Living. She was the spouse of the late Harold Goodwin. She was born April 18, 1913 in Carroll County, MD the daughter of the late Oliver Fleming and the late Elsie (Wetzel) Fleming. She was a homemaker and had worked for the Mackie Company. She is a Charter Member of Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. A Member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. A Former 4-H Leader and member of the PTA. She loved to work in her garden and was a musician and an artist. Surviving her are Son-in-law Norman Zepp, Sr. of Winfield, Grandchildren: Norman(Eddie) Zepp, Jr. of Winfield, Michelle Hicks of Westminster, MD Kathi Leath of GA, John Spaulding of GA, Linda Acompaugh of NY, 8 Great-grandchildren Preceded in death by Brother Guy Fleming, Daughters Charlotte Goodwin and Barbara Zepp and Son Stanley Goodwin and Grandson Michael Spaulding . Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday December 7, 2010 10 Am at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 with the Rev. Judy Emerson of Ebenezer UMC officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM at the Funeral home. There will be a Winfield Ladies Auxiliary Service at 8 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to Ebenezer UMC Building Fund, 4901 Woodbine Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784 or Carroll Springs School ” Music Class Fund” 495 S. Center St. Westminster, MD 21157.
Smith, Sylvia E.
Sylvia Eloise (Burgess) Smith, age 53, of Gaithersburg, MD, died Thursday December 2, 2010, at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, MD, after Battling Cancer. She was the spouse of Howard E. Smith, Jr. of Gaithersburg. She was born June 13, 1957 in Frederick, MD the daughter of Beulah AnnaMae (Burgess)Luby and the late Charles Edward Luby, Sr. She was retired from the State Roads Administration. She enjoyed doing Search and Find Puzzles and Spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by 3 daughters: Lychelle Smith of Gaithersburg, Tasha Fulton of Gaithersburg, and Crisie Smith of Germantown, Brothers: Jeffrey, Charles, Jr., Stanford, Wayne and John Luby, Sister Theresa Dawson, 6 Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday December 8, 2010 12 Noon at Calvary U.M. Church 403 S. Main St. Mt. Airy, MD 21771 with the Rev. Ernest Thomas officiating. The family will received friends at the Church from 10 until time of service. Funeral and Cremation Services are being handled by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, PA in Winfield, MD.
Klaus, Sr., Charles H.
Charles H. Klaus, Sr., age 96, of Woodlawn, Died peacefully, Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at his home, following a brief illness. He was born March 10, 1914 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late John W. Klaus, Sr. and the late Katherine D. Klaus (nee Ahring). He was a faithful member of the Independent Order of Old Fellows for 75 years. As well as belonging to the Rebecca’s’ Lodge. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge. President of Calvert Distillery Retiree’s Club, longtime member of the Salem U.M. Church in Hebbville, MD. He was the husband of Frances B. Klaus (nee Brophy) of 49 years. He was the father of- Charles H. Klaus, Jr and wife Raye and Cassie A. Klaus-Maye and husband Merrill. Also survived by his loving and faithful companion Margaret “Dolly” Duvall, 4 granddaughters, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. 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 3-7 PM. Funeral Service will be held at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 9:30 AM with the Rev. Michael Sharp of Salem U.M. Church in Hebbville officiating. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to: Salem U.M. Church-Hebbville, PO Box 47605, Baltimore, MD 21244.
Palmer, Jr., William M.
Major William Merrill Palmer Jr., USMC (ret.), age 64, passed away, Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at his home in Sykesville with his family by his side. He was born on October 30, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, to William M. Palmer Sr. and Doris K. Palmer. He was the older brother of David and Dennis Palmer. He attended the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Georgia Tech University, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1968. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Aviator until his retirement in 1988. Maj. Palmer was a Vietnam Veteran, flying CH-46 helicopters as well as the A-4 Skyhawk later in his career. He also worked for US Airways, Northrop Grumman, and taught math at North Carroll and Westminster High Schools until the month before his passing. He was married
to Carol Ann Jespersen in Dallas, TX on October 14, 1978. He was a father to two boys, Jonathan Samuel, married
to Kelly Seebold, and Christopher Andrew, married
to Andria Langham. He also had one grandchild, Reese Addison, two dogs, and several “grand-dogs”, as he was fond to call them. Maj. Palmer was fond of many activities. He loved to sail, was an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens and Navy football, coached South Carroll football and Freedom Optimist lacrosse, and watched the athletic events of his sons. He loved to tell jokes, and always enjoyed a good laugh. He had a zest for life, always with a smile on his face. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, Carol Palmer of Sykesville, sons and daughters in law, Chris and Andi Palmer of Valdosta, GA; and Jon and Kelly Palmer of Great Mills, MD; brothers and sisters in law, Dennis and Karen Palmer of Kildeer, IL and David and Debby Palmer of Towson, MD; nieces Nina Lorenz Palmer and Martha Hagenbuch; and nephew Stephen Palmer. He is also survived by a very large extended family in Texas. The Family will welcome visitors on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, in Winfield, MD (Beside South Carroll High School) from 2-4 and 6:30-8:30. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 11:00am at Friendship Baptist Church, 1391 Sykesville Road in Sykesville, MD., with the Rev. Mark Massey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send a gift to White Sulphur Springs of Officers Christian Fellowship in Manns Choice, PA (www.whitesulphursprings.org).
Wegrzyn, Alesia A.
Alesia Ann Wegrzyn (nee Ales) 47 of Columbia, died on Friday December 10, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Jon Michael Wegrzyn. Devoted Mother of Seam Michael Wegrzyn and Brandon John Wegrzyn. Dear Sister to Deborah and husband Richard Cremen and Sister-in-law Janine Kornaker. Friends may call Monday December 13, 2010 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM and Tuesday December 14, 11:00AM to 12 noon at Burier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. A Funeral Mass will be said on Tuesday 1:00 PM at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church 101 Church Lane Pikesville, MD 21208. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Carroll Hospice 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157.
East, Charles W.
Charles Wesley East 74 of Westminster, died Saturday December 11, 2010 at the Dove House in Westminster. Beloved Husband of 48 years to Melynda Joyce “Neilson” East. Mr. East served in the Late 1950’s early 1960’s in the National Guard . He was a Building Systems Manager for Ryland Group. Mr. East was born December 26, 1935 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Clarence East and the late Elen “Cook” East. Devoted father of Dawn and Husband James Paxton, Robert Wesley and Wife Rachel East, Melody and Husband Henry Harberts of Annapolis. Dear Grandfather of McKenna Farquharson, Tristan East, Seth and Kyle Frierson and Sabrina Harberts. Friends may call Wednesday December 15, 2010 3 to 5 PM at Burrier_Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 Where Funeral Services will take place Wednesday 7:30 PM. Inurnment will be Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be to Carroll Hospice Dove House 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157.
Burgess, Robert E.
Mr. Robert Eugene Burgess, 78, of Orrtanna PA. formerly of Mt. Airy, MD, went home to be with the Lord Saturday December 11, 2010 at his daughter’s home in Frederick MD. He was born June 1, 1932 in New Market, MD the son of the late Charles Thurman Burgess and Lyda Ann Kelly Burgess. He was the husband of Dorothy May Snyder Burgess his wife of more then 57 years. He retired from NIH in 1975, he received several awards for his work as an employee and civil servant . He served as a Deacon at Mt. Airy Full Gospel Church for 5 years and was a Bus driver for Carroll County Public Schools for 11 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife are Daughters Linda and Husband Kenneth Disque of Orrtanna, PA and Deborah and David Fox of Frederick, MD 3 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren and a Brother James Burgess of Baltimore, MD He is preceded in death by two sisters E. Marie Palmer, Helen June Wiles and three Brothers Harold T. Burgess, Frederick W. Burgess and C. Gary Burgess. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday December 16, 2010 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 The family will receive friends on Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Funeral Home. Those desiring may make contributions to Jesus is Lord Ministries, PO Box 115 Cashtown, PA 17310.
Dehn, April D.
April D. Dehn 36 of Frederick, MD, died Tuesday December 14, 2010. She was the daughter of Randy A. And Cynthia K. Driver. She was a waitress at the Double T Diner in Frederick, MD. Surviving her are Daughter Rhiannon L. Dehn, Brothers and Sister in-laws Tony and Jamie Driver, Terry and Heather Driver. 2 nieces Cheyenne and Sierra and a nephew Christopher. A Gathering of Friends will be held Monday December 20, 2010 6 to 8 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD.
