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Stephen Montanarelli
Date of Birth: Thursday March 21, 1929
Date of Death: Friday May 14, 2004
Maryland's State Prosecutor Dead
Maryland State Prosecutor Stephen Montanarelli died of cancer May 14. Montanarelli had been state prosecutor since 1986. The the post was first enacted into law in 1977 in reaction to various state and national scandals.
Buddy Loffler, George Aud, Marland Deen, Vonzell Ward, Deputy Steve Doolan and many more local elected and appointed officials came under his investigative purview
Robert Bean
Date of Birth: Wednesday January 04, 1961
Date of Death: Friday May 14, 2004
Former Hoyer Aide Dead of Heart Attack on Charter Boat
CHESAPEAKE BEACH --- St. Mary's County native Bob Bean died suddenly of a heart attack just after leaving shore for a day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Bean, a former staffer for Congressman Steny Hoyer (D. Md. 5th) had been a deputy Sergeant of Arms for the United States Senate and had recently begun work as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill. Bean was 43 years old. Bean had been a charter boat captain for some years and was stricken shortly after telling members of his fishing party that he felt indigestion. Bean and his brother captained the "Margaret B", a six pack gasoline powered 46' boat docked at the Rod n Reel. The family had experience in charter fishing dating back to the 1930's when the Bean family ran a charter operation at Point Lookout.
Statement on passing of Bob Bean by Congressman Steny Hoyer
Juanito Causin Roa, M.D., 77
Juanito Causin Roa, M.D., 77, of Hollywood, MD, died on Monday, March 1, 2004 at his residence.
Born on June 12, 1926 in Cebu City, Philippines, he was the son of the late Jose R. Roa and Mercedes Causin Roa. Dr. Roa received his formal education and training at Ateneo de Cagayan De Oro, Cebu College and Santo Tomas University Medical School in Manila.He moved to St. Mary’s County from Baltimore, MD in 1964. Dr. Roa was a member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD, Rotary Club of Lexington Park, St. Mary’s, De La Brooke Foxhounds W and the St. Mary’s Riding Club.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Marie Myers Roa, whom he married
on August 23, 1960 at Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., a daughter, Cristina Marie Roa Sommese and her husband Jock M. Sommese of Radnor, PA, a son, Mark Thomas Roa and his wife Kristine I. Roa of Gainesville, GA and six grandchildren, Thomas William Roa, John Michael Roa, David Andrew Roa, Grace Catherine Roa, Ralph John Sommese and Gabrielle Marie Sommese.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 4, 2004 from 2; 00 p.m. to 4; 00 p.m. and from 6; 00 p.m. to 8; 00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7; 00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. The Reverend Ray Schmidt will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Felix R. Laurel, John McFadden, James Kenny, John Briscoe, Jim Marsh, John P. Huber, Clarke Raley and Dr. Youngsik Moon. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be members of the medical society.
Memorial contributions may be made to Health Share of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 1208, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or HOSPICE of St. Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Louise Cullins Russell, 82
Louise Cullins Russell, 82, of Leonardtown, MD, died on Saturday, February 28, 2004, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD.
Born on March 7, 1921, in Clements, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Russell Cullins and Margaret Mary Hayden Cullins. She attended Nativity High School in Washington, DC through her Junior year and graduated from Roosevelt High School in Washington, DC. Louise volunteered at the Association for Retarded Citizens in Silver Spring, MD and served as Eucharistic and Care Minister at St. John the Evangelist Church in Silver Spring. Louise was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, James E. Russell, Sr., whom she married
on October 21, 1944, at Our Lady of the Wayside in Chaptico, MD, three daughters, Brenda R. Dunn of Lufkin, TX, Beverly R. Hester of Sarasota, FL, Betti L. Russell of Leonardtown, MD and a son, James E. Russell, Jr. of Clements, MD, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a brother, William Russell Cullins, II of Clements, MD. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie M. Russell, and two sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Cullins and Dorothy “Dot” Cheseldine.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, from 5; 00 p.m. until 8; 00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7; 00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 4, 2004, at 11; 00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bushwood, MD. The Reverend Francis J. Early will be the celebrant with Reverend John Barry, Reverend Rory Conley and Reverend George Wilkinson as con-celebrants. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Dunn, Brett Russell, Bill Cullins, David Cullins, Tim Cullins, Chris Cullins. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Cheseldyne, Ken Cheseldine, Frid, Peg and Rich Roussin, Bill and Olga Russell and Bob and Ella Mae Russell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
Robert Carl Hatton, 69
Navy Veteran
Robert Carl Hatton, 69, of Dameron, MD, died on Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.
Born on August 24, 1934 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late John Hatton and Margaret Louise Harding Hatton, of Dameron, MD.
Mr. Hatton served his country in the United States Navy, receiving an honorable discharge. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1995 from St. Petersburg, FL. He enjoyed shooting pool and crabbing.
He is survived by his wife Delores Henrietta Adams Hatton, whom he married
on July 14, 1990 in St. Petersburg, FL, three daughters, Bonnie Hatton of Temple Hills, MD, Sandy McDonald, of Suitland, MD and Tonie Saar, of Lusby, MD, one son, Robert “Lucky” Hatton, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, two stepsons, Joseph Reid and Warren Reid both of Falls Church, Va, one sister, Betty Turner of Harrisonburg, VA, one brother, James Taylor, St. Petersburg, FL, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. In addition to his father two brothers, Jerry Ramey and William Wayne Taylor, preceded him in death.
Friends may call on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 from 5; 00 until 8; 00 pm at the Brinsfield funeral home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 7; 00 pm. Mr. Hatton’s cousin James Merritt, Lay Minister will officiate. Interment will be private.
George S. “Fox” Johnson, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at his residence.
Born on February 22, 1932 in Oraville, MD, he was the son of the late Francis Vernon and Annie Myrtle Williams Johnson. Mr. Johnson served his country in the US Army from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. He served in the 82nd Airborne and the 45th Infantry Division receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. Mr. Johnson worked as a propane gas technician for Pyrofax Gas, Pargas and Suburban Propane retiring after 45 years of service. He was a member of the VFW Post #2632 in California, MD, a past member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and a charter member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. He enjoyed squirrel hunting and turkey hunting in the mountains where he was the camp caretaker.
He is survived by his long time companion, Audrey C. Stokes and her family, a daughter, Diane A. Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD and her fiance' Ricky Buckler, Jr., a son Garry Richard Johnson and his wife Sandie of Waldorf, MD, a granddaughter, Jessica Johnson and 2 step grandchildren, a sister, Anna Myrtle Lyon of Mechanicsville, MD, 4 brothers, Elmer A. Johnson, Raymond V. Johnson, William J. Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD and Joseph Floyd Johnson of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Aileen Dotson and a 2 brother, Francis E. Johnson and James H. Johnson. He is also survived by his cat BABY.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 22, 2004 from 2; 00 p.m. until 5; 00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 4; 00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 23, 2004 at 10; 00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. The Reverend David Werning will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Donnie Johnson, Gerry Johnson, Charles Dotson, Jr. and Bobby Johnson. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Leonard Morgan, Ambrose Morgan, Wayne Dotson and Ray Johnson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.
Roland Leroy Purnell
Viet Nam War Veteran
Roland Leroy Purnell, 69 of Great Mills, MD died on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at his residence.
Born on October 21, 1934 in Scotland, MD, he was the son of the late George S. Purnell, Sr. and Rosetta Shuebrooks Purnell.
Mr. Purnell served his country in the United States Army retiring after 27 years of service. He received the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Qualification Badge and the European Occupational Medal. He was a member of the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Scotland, MD, and a Masonic Member of the St. Luke’s United Methodist Men’s Group. He was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife Ottilie Purnell whom he married
on April 3, 1981, a son, Ricky Edward Purnell, Sr. of Charlestown, WV, two sisters, Marie Young of St. Inigoes, MD and Henrietta Menchion of Lexington Park, MD, five brothers, George Purnell, William Purnell and John Purnell all of Baltimore, MD, Charles Purnell of Yorktown, VA and Robert Purnell, of Scotland, MD, three grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Bernice Williams, and a brother, Louis Purnell.
Friends may call on Saturday, February 28, 2004 from 10; 00 am until 11; 00 am at the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Scotland, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 11; 00 am. The Reverend Leroy Boldley will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD.
James Bond
James Mathews Bond, 62, of Lexington Park, MD, died on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD.
Born on April 7, 1941 in Mechanicsville, MD, he was the son of John H. Bond and Mary C. Spears Bond. He was a construction worker.
He is survived by his son, Brian U. Woodland of Mechanicsville, MD, four grandchildren, five sisters, Agnes C. Jackson, Ann Chase Jenkins, Catherine C. Briscoe, Linda Thomas of Lexington Park, MD, Jackie Rhone of Germany, six brothers, John Bond of Leonardtown, MD, Joseph Thomas of Indian Head, MD, Arthur Thomas and Rodney Thomas of Lexington Park, MD, Raymond Thomas of Toms River, NJ and Kenny Thomas of Jacksonville, NC. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Bond and a brother, Francis Thomas.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 27, 2004 from 10; 00 a.m. until 11; 00 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lexington Park, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11; 00 a.m. The Reverend Mike Dolan will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
Irvin Joseph Miller, Sr.,
69, of Newburg
Irvin Joseph Miller, Sr., 69, of Newburg died February 22, 2004 at his home. He was a Power Plant Maintance working for B. Frank Joy a Pepco Contractor. Mr. Miller has lived here since 1964. He was a merchant Marine in the 1950's. He enjoyed reading, TV and watching Westerns, taking care of car's, spending time with his family especialy at the Holidays. Born July 18, 1934 in Baltimore to the late Morris Miller and the late Sadie Gollin Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Gordan Miller; sisters, Lillian Goldstein, Adele Miller and Isadora Miller; mother-in-law, Lillian Welch. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Welch Miller, of Newburg; sons, Irvin Joseph Miller, Jr. of Newburg, James L. Miller and his wife, Darlene of Lexington Park, MD, and George Morris Miller and his wife, Charlotte of Newburg; grandchildren, J.L. Miller, Mark Miller, Tony MIller, Adrian Strohm, Kelly Miller, Autumn Miller, Ginny Miller, and Belinda Miller; great-grandchildren, Bryan Hodge and Kayla Miller and Kyle Miller. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, 211 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata, MD. prayers will be at 7 p.m. Mass will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Issue, MD. The Rev. David W. Beaubien will officiate. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.L. Miller, Mark Miller, Tony Miller, Andy Coulby, Ben Welch, and Chuck Welch. Memorial contributions may be made to Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. 156, Cobb Island, MD 20625 or Hospice of Charles County, P.O. Box 1703, La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements are being handled by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata.
HAWKINS, PAUL A., JR. "P.J."
Airman 1st Class, US Air Force Of Lothian, MD, on February 15, 2004. Beloved son of Cecelia H. Kenney and the late Paul A. Hawkins, Sr. Also survived by stepfather, C. Frank Kenney Jr. Beloved grandson of Barbara and Jerry Hawkins and Cecelia and Billy Smith; beloved brother of Tiffany Demers, Andy Hawkins and Frank and Brandon Kenney. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a beloved niece, Ava Demers. Friends may call at the RAUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 8325 Mt. Harmony Ln., Owings, MD, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6; 30 to 8; 30 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Lothian, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Contributions may be made to the Appalachia Service Project, c/o Mt. Zion Church, 122 Bayard Rd., Lothian, MD 20711.
Elizabeth Estelle Ranson Burroughs
Elizabeth Estelle Ranson Burroughs, 90, of Colton's Point, MD, died on Tuesday February 24, 2004 at her residence.
Born on August 16, 1913 in Dillwyn, VA, she was the daughter of the late Radford Bennett and Nora Estelle Fitzgerald Ranson.
Mrs. Burroughs was a graduate from the Longwood Teachers College in Farmville, VA. She retired after 30 years of teaching grades 3-6th at the Buckingham County Public Schools, in VA. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dillwyn, VA. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Fork Union, VA and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 1983 from Buckingham, VA.
She is survived by her husband John Mitchell Burroughs whom she married
on September 10, 1945 in Richmond, VA, a stepdaughter, Joyce Boteler of Alexandria, VA, two brothers, R. Kenneth Ranson and Samuel L. Ranson both of Dillwyn, VA, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents six brothers, Bennett, Buford, William, Everrett, Emmett and Howard Ranson, preceded her in death.
A Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 27, 2004. The Reverend Wayne Collis from the First Baptist Church in Dillwyn, VA officiated..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and / or the First Baptist Church, C/O Meredith Staton, Dillwyn, VA 23936.
Thomas Jackson Waggoner
Thomas Jackson Waggoner, 71, of Scotland, Maryland, died on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Med Link Nursing Center on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
Born on August 20, 1932 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Ernest Gerald Waggoner, Sr. and Frances Graves Pinnix Waggoner.
Mr. Waggoner moved to St. Mary’s County in 1954, moving from Winston Salem, NC. He served his country in the United States Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a firefighter, retiring in August 1982 as the Assistant Fire Chief. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 255, Ridge, Md. He enjoyed traveling and carpentry.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Virginia Roach Waggoner, whom he married
on October 10, 1953 in Ridge, Md, a daughter, Carol Waggoner-Angleton and husband Owen, of Grovetown, Georgia. Three grandchildren, Thom, Amanda and Emily Angleton, one nephew, two nieces and one grand niece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Pinnix MacPherson and one brother, Ernest Waggoner, Jr.
Friends may call on Friday, February 20, 2004 from 11; 00 am until 12; 00 noon at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. An American Legion Service will be conducted at 11; 45 am and a Memorial Service will be held at 12; 00 noon in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. The Reverend Maurice O’Connell will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the St. Michael’s Catholic cemetery, Ridge, Md.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ridge Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box P.O. Box 456, Ridge, Md. 20680 and/or the Ridge American Legion Post #255, P.O. Box 238, Ridge, Md. 20680.
Howard Theodore Buckler, Jr.
Howard Theodore Buckler, Jr. 67 of Leonardtown, Md, died on Sunday February 15, 2004 at the St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown.
Born on April 28, 1936 in Morganza, he was the son of Mary Agnes Wood Buckler of Leonardtown, and the late Howard Theodore Buckler, Sr.
Mr. Buckler was a life long resident of St. Mary’s County. He was a member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md. He worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a Warehouse Supervisor for over 29 years. He enjoyed gardening, politics, and reading the newspaper. He had a great love for animals.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Dorothy Jean Hayden Buckler whom he married
on August 2, 1958 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, one daughter, Michelle Buckler Cease of Leonardtown, two sons, Francis R. Buckler of Leonardtown and Christopher H. Buckler of Leonardtown, one sister, Linda B. Mattingly of Leonardtown and one brother, William Leroy Buckler of Hollywood, four grandchildren, Ryan Matthew and Todd Nathaniel Cease and Aaron Patrick and Alex Nicholas Buckler. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his infant son David H. Buckler.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at the St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md. The Reverend Ray Schmidt was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers for Mr. Buckler were Allie Wieland, Walter Speith, Kenny Buckler, Roy Buckler, Tony Moreland and Barry Moreland. Honorary Pallbearers were Jay Mattingly, Jonathan Mattingly, Danny Burris and Scott Mower.
Memorial contributions may be made to Office on Aging, Meals on Wheels Program, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD.
