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Ethel Irene Ryce Snider
Ethel Irene Ryce Snider, 83, of La Plata died May 22, 2003 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton. She was a homemaker and a long standing member of Christ Church, Old Durham Parish, Ironside, Maryland. Born July 28, 1919, in Newport, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Samuel Wilson Ryce and the late Mary Elizabeth Della Ryce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milford Snider. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her sisters, Maude Burroughs, Mattie Hayden, Florence Dameron, Annie Mae Hayden, Hilda Baker and Eva Locke as well as brothers, Sydney Ryce, Herman Ryce and Joseph Vernon Ryce. She is survived by her sons, Larry and his wife, Margaret Snider, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and William and his wife, Judy Snider, of La Plata; and daughter, Judy and her husband, Jimmy Hamilton of Destin, Florida; 2 sisters, Bessie Graves and Carrie Welch; 8 grandchildren, Christopher Snider, Sandra Snider Didaleusky, Susan Snider Worsley, Kevin Hamilton, Steven Hamilton, Elaine Hamilton Willey, Karen Snider Jones, and David Snider; 8 great-grandchildren, Hannah Snider, Robert and Samantha Didaleusky, Heather and Kyle Worsley, Ashely and Taylor Hamilton and David Hamilton. Visitation will be Sunday, May 25 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata. Services will be Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at Christ Church, Old Durham Parish, Ironside, Maryland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Deacon Eric Shoemaker will officate. Arrangements are being handled by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.
Margaret Alice Cole, 82, of Solomons, MD, died on Friday, May 23, 2003.
Born on March 6, 1921 in Athens County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Olin Orris Baker and Madge Newton Baker. Mrs. Cole moved to St. Mary's County from Alexandria, VA in 1969. She was a member of Patuxent Presbyterian Church in California, MD and a life member of the Town Creek Garden Club.
She is survived by a daughter, Sara Margene Carter of Vallejo, CA, a son, Stephen Alan Cole of Summerville, SC, two grandchildren, a sister, Wilma Luella Shields of Huber Heights, OH and a brother, Allen Lewis Baker of Central, SC.
A Memorial Service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 4; 00 p.m. at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD. The Reverend Michael Jones will conduct the service. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., in Leonardtown, MD.
Thomas Patrick Cryer
Thomas Patrick Cryer, 40, of Leonardtown, MD, died on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at his residence.
Born on March 22, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of James Donald Cryer, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Durkin Cryer of Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Cryer was a graduate of Chopticon High School Class of 1981, attended the University of Maryland, was a farmer and worked for Atlantis Coastal Trucking, Inc. in Callaway, MD. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed crabbing and fishing and riding with his son on the tractor. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Megan Marie Whitson Cryer, whom he married
on October 9, 1993, his son Tyler Campbell Cryer both of Leonardtown, MD, maternal grandmother, Margaret Emma Durkin of Baltimore, MD, four sisters; Susan Anne Waring of Lexington Park, MD, Judith Ellen Lynch of Leonardtown, MD, Mary Lu 'Cindy' Paulin of Columbus, OH and Mary Beth Cryer of California, and three brothers; James Donald Cryer, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD, William Ford Cryer of Callaway, MD and Mark S. Cryer of Menlo Park, CA.
Serving as pallbearers will be James Marks, Joe Hall, David Cantrell, Ricky Hynsen, Oscar Buckler, Gary Lyon, Raymond Guy, Pat Lyon, Justin Brown and Danny Alioto. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Lynch, Billy Cryer, Mark Cryer, Donny Cryer, David Waring, Willie Willenborg, Dwayne Cantrell, Jesse Lynch, Randy Guy and Russell Holtery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tyler Campbell Cryer Benefit Fund, c/o First National Bank, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Elsie Della
Mary Elsie Della, 91, of Waldorf died at Waldorf Healthcare Center, Waldorf. She was the head housekeeper for the Howard Johnson's in La Plata. Born February 19, 1912, in St. Mary's County. She was the daughter of the late William L. Williams and the Catherine E. Tate Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gwynn Della and three brothers, Joseph E. Williams, William I. Williams, and John Richley. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Gwynne; sisters, Alice G. Hanks, and Gladys M. Green; four grandchildren, Becky, Linda, Katie and Jenny. Visitation will be Thursday, May 29 from 2-4 p.m. at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata. Services will be Friday, May 30 at 1; 30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, La Plata. The Rev. Salvadore Jordan, S.J. will officiate. Burial will take place at Dentsville Methodist cemetery, Dentsville, Md. Arrangements are being handled by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.
Edward Banning “Mousie” Price
Edward Banning “Mousie” Price, 83, of Charlotte Hall, MD died on Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
He was born on January 7, 1920 in Leonardtown, MD the son of the late Charles Roland and Martha Madeline Raley Price.
Mr. Price was a life long resident and farmer of St. Mary’s County. He was a member of the Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD. His favorite hobby was fox hunting.
A daughter, Pamela Michele Coffman, of Charlotte Hall, MD and a son Bruce Edward Price of Great Mills, MD, a sister Luella Davis Wise, of Wynne, MD, survives him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Tennison Price on September 14, 2001 whom he married
on November 18, 1951, three sisters, Lillian Wheatley, Eileen Webster and Frances Price, five brothers, Irving, Charles, Robert, Andrew and Philip Price.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 from 5; 30 pm until 8; 00 pm at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 6; 00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 11; 00 am at the Holy Face Catholic Church, 20476 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions maybe made to the Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692 and/or The Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
CORNELIUS, ROBERT ARTHUR, SR. (Age 88)
On Thursday, April 10, 2003, ROBERT A. CORNELIUS, SR. of Waldorf, MD, formerly of Tall Timbers, MD. Beloved father of Virginia Ann Tomaselli, William C. and Robert A. Cornelius, Jr. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday at THE HUNTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3035 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD from 5 to 8 p.m. Service and interment on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at the Maryland Veterans cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 10 a.m. If desired, memorial contributions to the Hospice of St. Mary's County, Inc., PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.
PETRAUSKAS, RAYMOND R.
On Friday, April 11, 2003 RAYMOND R. PETRAUSKAS of St. Leonard, MD. The beloved husband of Patricia J. Petrauskas; loving father of Teresa Clark (Chris), Linda Petrauskas, Angela Howell (Roger), and Mark S. Petrauskas (Cindy). Also survived by eight grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the LEE FUNERAL HOME, Branch Ave. and Coventry Way, Clinton, MD on Tuesday, April 15, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at 11; 30 a.m. Interment will be held at Arlington National cemetery on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Calvert County Hospice and the American Cancer Society.
GIBSON, SAMUEL PRESTON (Age 76)
On Wednesday, March 26, 2003 of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Capitol Heights, MD. Beloved husband of JoAnn Gibson; loving father of Mark Grello of Arlington, VA, Paul Gibson of Owings, MD, Guy Gibson of Dunedid, FL, Jeffrey Gibson of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Michael Gibson of Clearwater, MD, Leslie Lyons of Port Charlotte, FL, Lisa Grimes of Chesapeake Beach, MD, and Laura Gibson of Fairfax, VA. He was the loving grandfather to 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marion Howard of Hershey, PA and Violet Cavegen of Upper Marlboro, MD. Family and friends may call on Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Rd., Huntingtown, MD 20639 on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at Arlington cemetery, Arlington, VA. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Florida.
WACH, RAYMOND JOSEPH
US Army Veteran
On March 30, 2003. Beloved husband of Kathleen Heffernan Wach; devoted father of Raymond P. Wach, Damian Wach, Kathleen Wach Ellsworth, Marie Kokotajlo, Mara Parrish and Greg Wach; proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren. Dedicated to his faith, family and country. Served the United States for 28 years, in the U.S. Army and as a Foreign Service Officer for the State Department. Wake, 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 6, Mattingly-Gardner Funeral Home, 41590 Fenwick St., Leonardtown, MD (301) 475-8500. Funeral, 10; 30 a.m., Monday, April 7, Our Lady's Church, 41348 Medley's Neck Rd. (Rt. 244), Leonardtown, (301) 475-8403. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. AMDG.
Eleanor Wilkinson Boothe, 80|
Eleanor Wilkinson Boothe, 80 of Great Mills, Maryland died on Friday March 28, 2003 at her residence. She was born on August 15, 1922 in Hollywood, the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Eleanor Well Wilkinson. She was the wife of Milton F. Boothe whom she married
on August 22, 1944, the mother of Kenneth F. Boothe of Great Mills, and Mary Boothe Dean of Brentwood, TN, one brother, Joseph P. Wilkinson, Jr. of Leonardtown, and one sister, Mary R. Carroll of Frederick, MD. She is also survived by two granddaughters and two great granddaughters all of Brentwood, TN. In addition to her parents a sister, Harriet Curtain, and two brothers, Reverend James T. Wilkinson S.J., and George A. Wilkinson preceded her in death. Mrs. Boothe was a member of Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, her entire adult life and served as the church organist for many years. In 1952 she commenced her teaching career at the Little Flower School and she taught there for more than 30 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 31, 2003 at Holy Face Catholic Church. The Reverend Kevin O'Reilly was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Parran C. Abell,
US Merchant Marines WWII Veteran
Parran C. Abell, 76, of Indian Head died March 28, 2003, of lung cancer at his home. He was a graduate of Lackey High School, class of 1943 and was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Indian Head. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Merchant Marines aboard ocean-going merchant ships as a fireman, oiler and watertender. He was the recipient of the Atlantic, Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Ribbons, Victory Medal, Merchant Marine Emblem and Presidential Testimonial Letter. After receiving and honorable discharge in 1945, he worked for the A&P Tea Co. and Safeway stores. In the early 1950's, and for the next 30 years he was the owner-operator of Highs Dairy Stores in Forestville, Indian Head and Bryans Road. He then went to work for the federal government as a firefighter stationed at Fort Myer, Va. After retirement in 1991, with the rank of captain. He enjoyed woodworking, compiling his family genealogy and fishing. He was a member of the Randall W. King New Voice Club of La Plata, following a total laryngectomy in January 2000. He was a member of the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad from 1949 to 1955. In this organization he served as treasured of the board of directors for six years and held line officer positions up to and including assistant fire chief. In 1964, he joined the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He served on the board of directors, was president of the board from 1968-71 and was chief of the department form 1974-77. In 1972 he was appointed to serve on the Board of Fire and Rescue Commissioners of Charles County, and was re-appointed by the governor of Maryland to serve in this capacity through 1987. Born Dec. 29, 1926, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Alexander Abell and the late Eva Jarboe of St. Mary's County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alexander, Francis, Ernest and Gilbert Abell. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Jameson Abell; daughters, Patty Belknap and her husband, Dale, of Charlotte Hall, Joni Settle and her husband, Wayne, of La Plata; son, Parran and his wife, Terry, of Ninde, Va.; grandchildren, David and his wife Terri, of Shreveport, La., Scotty Belknap of Shereveport, Steve Willett and his wife, Patty, of Waldorf, Holli Settle of Indian Head, Jason Abell of Burke, Va., Kelsy, Elyse and Aldyn Abell of Ninde, Va.; and great-grandson, Owen Belknap of Shreveport. Mass wasc elebrated April 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pomfret. The Rev. William F. Goode, pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, officiated. Burial was at the church cemetery. Pallbearers were David Belknap, Scotty Belknap, Steven Willett, Jason Abell, Kevin Grinder and Dennis Gilroy. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Bragunier, Francis Knott, John Thomas Parran, William C. Dement, Phillip Spaulding and the charter members of the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County, 105 La Grange Ave., P.O. 1703, La Plata, Md. 20646.
Muriel Yost Fadeley
Muriel Yost Fadeley died Thursday, March 27, 2003 at home following a long courageous bout with lung cancer.
Born February 1, 1925, in Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter of the late retired Lt. Col. Clarence H. Yost, USMC, and Laura Gano Yost. She was the wife for 56 years of retired LCDR Charles Fenton Fadeley, USN whom she married
November 14, 1946 in the Navy Yard Chapel, Portsmouth, VA. In addition to her husband she leaves her five children, Charles Fenton Fadeley, Jr., of Green Cove Springs, FL, Robert Stuart Fadeley of Winter Park, Fl, Stephen Malone Fadeley and William Bradford Fadeley of Drayden, MD and Diane Carroll Fadeley of Lexington Park, MD, she is also survived by one grandson, Robert Shaun Fadeley of Winter Park, FL and by her brother, Stuart Henri Yost of Philadelphia, PA, and last but not least she leaves many wonderful friends whose kindness and love shall not be forgotten.
Mrs. Fadeley graduated from Upper Darby High School in PA in 1943 and received an Associates Degree in business from Elmira College, NY in 1945. She was employed as a secretary for Firestone in Philadelphia when she met and later married
her husband.
She lived a very interesting and exciting life growing up as a Marine Corps junior. When five years old she and her mother took a steamship to Nicaragua to join her father while he was intermittently engaged in military operations with the Second Nicaraguan Campaign. In 1934 the family took a long voyage via the Panama Canal to Shanghai, China, where the then Captain Yost was Provost Marshall for three years. They were able to leave just shortly prior to the invasion of Shanghai. Upon returning to the United States the family moved to Lakehurst, NJ, where her father was assigned to the Naval Air Station very shortly after the Hindenburg disaster, later Col. Yost was in charge of the Marine Detachment, NAD, Iona Island, which afforded Mrs. Fadeley the opportunity to take riding lessons in the world's largest indoor riding facility at the USMA, West Point, NY. Although her life as a Navy wife was not as worldly as that of her childhood, she followed her husband's ships from Key West to Nova Scotia which provided many exciting experiences. In addition, Mrs. Fadeley and her family resided at Annapolis and West Point where LCDR Fadeley was an instructor.
Mrs. Fadeley was a member of the Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park for over 38 years where she did volunteer work for HOPE and was in charge of the United Thanks Offering Program until very recently. For 43 years she knitted baby clothes for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, accumulating over 4000 volunteer hours. For 19 years she was 'president' of her local needlework/craft group and although not a sailor she was a longstanding member of the Southern Maryland Sailing Association, in addition to these activities she was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling and visiting old homes and historic places. Her greatest love besides her family and church were people. She 'never met a stranger' and was known by so many if not by name then by her sparkling blue eyes and friendly smile. She lived a full and active life.
A Funeral Service was held April 2, 2003. in the Church of the Ascension, with Reverend Rona Harding officiating. Interment followed in Trinity Church cemetery, St. Mary's City. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653
Jamaal Eric Gross
Jamaal Eric Gross, 22, of Great Mills, MD died on March 30, 2003 at the St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.
He was born on March 22, 1981 in Prince Frederick, MD, the son of Belinda Isabelle Gross and stepfather Leonard Berry of Lexington Park, MD and the late Robert Carroll Quarles.
In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by two brothers, Jody Johnson of Dowell, MD, and Lynquawn Berry of Lexington Park, MD, six sisters, Sharita Gross, Markquita Gross, Sykeeta Gross and Jiakeeta Berry all of Lexington Park, MD, Letitia Quarles and Erina Quarles both of Dowell, MD, step-sister, Tanar Scriber of Great Mills, MD and godmother, Elaine White of Alexandria, VA. A Funeral Service was held at St. Mark's UAME. The Reverend Dr. Rudy C. Brooks officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers for Jamaal were Eric Gross, Michael Gross, Eugene Gross, Andrea Gross, Darnell Gross and Calvin Gross. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's UAME, P.O. Box 216, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
Margaret Florine Miles (Aunt Rine, 91)
On Friday, March 28, 2003. She was born in Compton, Maryland. Departed this life peacefully at her residence in Suitland, MD., on Friday March 28, 2003. She is survived by three sisters; Henrietta F. Young, Catherine L. Jordon (Lewis), Agnes I. Barber, and one brother, G. Purnell Fredrick, (Rita), along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
GRISSO, ANNA DOBRZANSKA
ANNA DOBRZANSKA GRISSO on February 26, 2003 and PAUL BENNETT GRISSO, JR. on March 1, 2003 as a result of a tragic crash caused by a drunk driver. Parents of Kasia Grisso and Susan Grisso de Ortega; grandparents of Sebastian and Anna Emilia Ortega Grisso and one expected sibling. They were also survived by Anna's brother, Andrew Dobranski, his wife, Alicia and son, Anthony. Services were held March 8, 2003. Interment with Military Honors at Arlington National cemetery 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003.
JENSEN, RONALD CHRISTOPHER
On March 1, 2003, of California, MD. Husband of Karen L. Jensen; son of Grace I. and the late Rockwell "Bud" Jensen; father of Timothy D., Scott P. and Sarah G. Jensen; brother of Mickey Kalweit, Cheryl Sherek, Steve Jensen and Denise Rother; grandfather of Xanthia, Bailey, Jahziah and Ethan Jensen. Funeral service and interment 3 p.m., Monday, March 10 at Cheltenham Veterans cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Guide Dogs of America.
SULLIVAN, JOAN ELIZABETH
On Sunday, March 2, 2003, of California, MD. Beloved wife of John Lawrence Sullivan; beloved mother of Maura Sullivan of Woodbridge, VA and John L. Sullivan, Jr. of Tampa, FL; sister of Judith Fay Ruger of Sea Girt, NJ, George Fay of Falls Church, VA and Paul Fay of Oklahoma City, OK. Funeral service was held March 6, 2003. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lexington Park, MD. Interment was at church cemetery. Memorial contributions to Animal Welfare League, PO Box 160, Hollywood, MD 20636; or Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Emmett Lloyd Fowler, Jr.,
Army Veteran
Emmett Lloyd Fowler, Jr. 74, of Welcome died March 2, 2003 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata. He was an Upholsterer, and Seamster for Auto dealerships, Upholsterer National Auto top, Rayco, Wilson Pontiac and then for La Plata Floor covering. He was a member of the American Legion, Southern Maryland Hunt Club, National Rifle Association. He enjoyed flying, motorcycles, boating, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and playing cards. Also being with his friends and family. He was also a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. Born March 13, 1928, in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Emmett L. Fowler, Sr. and the late Mabel Fowler Wray. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a grandson, James E. Fowler. He is survived by his wife, Katherine E. Fowler, daughter, Donna Kay Fowler; son, Emmett L. III and his wife, Donja, son, Michael L. and his wife, Tina; brother, Ernest Brinkley and his wife, Doris; sister, Minnie Gutridege and her husband, Jack, and sister, Linda Fowler Hinson; seven grandchildren, John Risden, Christopher Risden, Joel S. Mitchell, Emmett L. Fowler, IV, Wesley D. Fowler, Michael L. Fowler, II and Bonnie E. Fowler. Visitation will be Monday, March 10 at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with American Legion Service at 7 p.m. Services will be Tuesday March 11 at Christ Church Port Tobacco Parish at 9; 30 a.m. The Rev. Joseph Trigg will officiate. Burial will take place at Maryland Veteran's cemetery, Cheltenham. Arrangements are being handled by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata.
Joseph E. "Brickey" Burch
WWII Veteran
Joseph E. "Brickey Burch, 77, of Port Tobacco died March 2, 2003, at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. following a short illness. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the army as Private First Class in the 341st Infantry Regiment in the European and Asiatic Pacific Operations Division. He was a member if the rifle squad and trained in the use of small arms, marching in battles such as Normandy and Germany, among others. He was decorated with a Medal for Good Conduct, World War II Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, European Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, Expanded Infantry Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, and MKM-MI Rifle Badge, before receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. Upon leaving the army, he returned to the family farm in Port Tobacco to take over his father's trucking service, which hauled grain and livestock for local farmers. He also raised cattle, tobacco, corn and hay. After retiring in 1986, he went to work for Seven Star Aggregates in La Plata before retiring once again to the farm he loved. He always enjoyed fishing and rabbit hunting best. Born January 15, 1926, in Port Tobacco, he was the son of the late Joseph Stewart Burch, and the late Jennie Hunt Burch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Joseph Payne. He is survived by his wife, Mary Veronica Stone Burch; daughter, Catherine Ann Payne; son, Joseph Jr. and his wife, Linda; son, John and his wife, Judy; son, Kenneth and his wife, Kathleen; son, Robert and his wife, Myra; sisters, M. Gertrude Thompson, and Frances "Sis" Davis; nine grandchildren, Angel Payne, Joey Deane, John Burch Jr., Leslie Burch, Jessica Burch, Leah Burch, Kate Huber, Thomas Burch, and Nicholas Burch; and three great-grandchildren, Heather Deane, Lilly Jo Collins and Jake Collins. A memorial service was conducted on Saturday, March 8. Interment will be on Monday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Cheltenham Veterans cemetery. Donations may be made to the Charles County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 40, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Arrangements are being handled by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata.
