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Helen Theresa Price
Helen Theresa Price, 58, of Richmond, VA, died on December 19, 2005 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Born on May 22, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter the late George Price and Mary Agnes Kelly. Ms. Price had worked as a cook.
She is survived by two children, Peggy Spears and Walter Price of Richmond, VA, two grandchildren, Takeesha Spears and Jessica Spears, six sisters, Alice Lawrence of Clinton, MD, Sylvia Price of Marlow Heights, MD, Agnes Barber of Upper Marlboro, MD, Betty Horn of Washington, DC, Deborah Price of Calvert Co., MD, Shirley Price of Indian Head, MD, four brothers, George F. Price of Suitland, MD, George A. Price of Clinton, MD, James Price of Callaway, MD and Samuel Price of Calvert Co., MD.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 23, 2005 from 8; 30 a.m. until 10; 00 a.m. in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10; 00 a.m. The Reverend Joseph R. Sileo will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD
Justina Lewis
Justina Lewis, 90, of Hollywood, MD, died on December 13, 2005 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.
Born on July 5, 1915 in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Minervini Angerame. Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker.
She is survived two sons, William Michael Lewis of Lexington Park, MD, James Denis Lewis of Hollywood, MD, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a sister, Anne Murphy of Platka, FL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Edwards Lewis on February 11, 1991.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 16, 2005 from 3; 00 p.m. until 7; 00 p.m. in 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 Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 10; 00 a.m. in St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church in St. Mary’s City, MD. The Reverend Damian Shadwell will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. James cemetery, Lexington Park, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Latham III, James Shaffer, Joseph Dunbar, Jr., Nicholas Lewis, Robert Taylor and Shannon Misner. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Latham, Connor Shaffer and Kirsten Misner.
Memorial contributions ay be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Dorothy Gass Banagan
Dorothy Gass Banagan, 69, died August 11 at her home in Abell, Maryland surrounded by her loved ones. Known to many by her nickname Dot, she was born in Leonardtown, Maryland February 28, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Herman Gass and Margarite Meyers Gass. She attended Holy Angels School and was a 1954 graduate of Saint Mary’s Academy. Dot lived with her aunt and uncle, Mary and DeSales Good, while attending Strayer College in Washington, D.C. She began her career at the CIA before returning to St. Mary’s County to marry the love of her life James Banagan on September 29, 1956. Dot worked at the St. Mary’s Department of Social Services from 1957-1972. During her tenure there, Dot created a master file system for tracking thousands of individuals flawlessly. Dot served as the secretary to the director Joseph Carter before leaving to start a business. In 1971, Dot and her husband, in partnership with Eddie and Patsy Bailey, opened B&B Maintenance of Maryland Inc. in Bushwood. When she and Jim retired in 1986 the business was passed on to the next generation when they turned it over to her niece Julie Buckler and nephew Greg Payne. Over the past 35 years, through hard work and dedication, the business has grown into the leading maintenance service provider in Southern Maryland. Dot was an active member of her community and her contributions numerous. She served as Hostess at Holy Angels Church dinners, served on the St. Clements One Hundred Osprey Gala Committee, and served ably on the Board of Directors of Walden Sierra. In 2005, Dot and her husband Jim, both distinguished alumni of SMA, were recognized as Pillars of the Community by St. Mary’s Ryken High School for their outstanding contributions to improve the quality of life in their community. Dot was active in local Democratic politics. She first became involved when her father ran for the Central Committee in 1954. She worked for Walter Dorsey in his campaign for the State Senate, and Samuel Bailey, Jr.’s bid for County Commissioner. When her childhood friend Jeanne Mandel became the First Lady of Maryland, Dot was a frequent guest at the Governor’s mansion. When Eddie Bailey ran for St. Mary’s County Commissioner, Jim was his campaign treasurer and Dot was right at his side. Eddie was elected to two terms and Dot enjoyed the down-home exposure to politics. She expressed it this way, “We packed a motor home with people and other necessities and toured the County, sometimes eating three or four chicken dinners a day. This gave us the opportunity to meet many, many good people of St. Mary’s County.” She served on Johnny Wood’s fundraising committee for over twenty years. She could be found working the polls faithfully. Staunchly loyal Democrats, Dot and Jim Banagan were honored as Democrats of the Year in 2005. At the banquet, her old friend Eddie Bailey served as Master of Ceremony and Congressman Steny Hoyer gave the keynote address. She enjoyed antiquing with Jim and her nieces Julie and Jackie, searching near and far for just the right baby pusher, piece of silver, or a rare oyster can to add to her husband’s vast collection. She traveled extensively throughout the United States and enjoyed her trips to Australia, China, Italy and Ireland. Dot is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jim Banagan. Other survivors include her sister, Mary Ann Payne of Colton’s Point, Maryland and brother Charles Clifford Gass, Sr. of Oamaha, Nebraska, 13 nieces and nephews, 13 godchildren, and 20 great nieces and nephews. Although she had no children of her own, Dot considered her nieces Jackie Payne Norris and Julie Payne Buckler her “special angels.” The family is receiving friends on Monday, August 14, 2006 from 4; 00 – 8; 00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., where Prayers will be said at 7; 00 PM followed by Optimist Prayers at 7; 15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 10; 00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD 20609. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Samuel M. Bailey, Jr., William E. Bailey, Sr., Bernard A. Bailey, Richard C. Gass, William Russell Cullins and Robert H. Kopel. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Christopher Goode, Philip H. Dorsey, III, Bonnie Brown Pelletier, Jaye Kopel Anderson, James Kopel, Gail McWilliams Ballence, Ebalena Anderson Bell, Melissa Russell Dickens, Steve Bailey, Jaime B. Beitzell, Janet P. Hayden and Marnette M. Gass Stearn. Distinguish Honorary Pallbearers; Steny Hoyer, Marvin Mandell, Jerry Cheseldyne, John Cook and John Wood. Contributions may be made to; Walden Sierra Inc. 26845 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Mary’s Ryken High School, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
John Nial, Sr., 85, U.S. Navy Veteran
John Augustus “Jack” Nial, Sr., 85, of California, died August 13, 2005 in Washington, D.C. Born October 2 9, 1919 in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Mary Curry Nial.
He is survived by his loving wife, Irene C. Naruszewicz Nial, whom he married
on June 1, 1947. He is also survived by his children, Jack Nial, Jr. of Park Hall; James Nial of California; Dennis Nial of Gaithersburg; Gary Nial of Lewiston, ID; Kevin Nial of California; and Mary Nial Walsh of Waldorf, and 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Walter Nial of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and his sister, Frances Smith of Chevy Chase.
Mr. Nial was preceded in death by his siblings, Marion Nial, Marjorie Leonard, J. B. Nial, Jr., Helen Gray, Irene Oram and Loretta Nial.
He graduated from Lansingburg High School, Class of 1938 and from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute in December, 1943 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1944 until his Honorable Discharge in 1953. He was employed as an Aeronautical Engineer for the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy, for 33 years until his retirement in 1979. Mr. Nial was a member of the American Institute of Astronautics and Aeronautics, the Society of Engineers and Scientists and the Flight Test Engineers.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking camping and walking in his spare time and was a member of the Barber Shop Chorus.
The family received friends on August 17, 2005 in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on August 18, 2005 officiated by Father Roberto Cortes’.
Interment followed in Immaculate Heart of Mary cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Nial were Jack Nial, Jim Nial, Dennis Nial, Gary Nial, Eric Walsh and Kevin Stevens.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-4101. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Mary Goddard, 39
Mary Debbie Goddard, 39, of Lexington Park, died August 14, 2005 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born February 25, 1966 in Leonardtown, she was the daughter of the late George Elmer and Ethel Gertrude Goddard.
She is survived by her sisters Gertrude Lacey of Avenue, and Dorothy Thompson of Lexington Park.
Ms. Goddard was a life long St. Mary’s County resident and graduate of Great Mills High School Class of 1985.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 19, 2005 from 9; 00 – 10; 00 AM in St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, where A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 10; 00 AM with Father Damien Shadwell officiating.
Interment will follow in St. George’s cemetery. Pallbearers will be Francis Paul Bond, Jr., James Bush, Chuck Saxon, Larry Price, George Bonds and Anthony Bonds. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Thompson, Bernard Adams and Warren Adams.
Charlotte Fletcher, 92
Charlotte Reed Fletcher, 92, died peacefully at her home on August 14, 2005 in Wildewood Retirement Village in California, Maryland. A native Washingtonian, born on January 12, 1913, Charlotte was the beloved daughter of Capt. Paul Lyon Reed and Laura Van Wyck Reed.
An alum of the National Cathedral School for Girls, Charlotte graduated from Wellesley College in 1934. On September 10, 1938 she married
Charles A. Fletcher, also of Washington DC. They were married
for over fifty years and celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1988.
In her married
life, Charlotte served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Girl Scout Troop leader, a secretary in the Spiritual Life Center at American University, a Sunday school teacher, a Bridge Club hostess, an active member of the Episcopal Church, a book club member, and a lifelong avid reader, and tireless volunteer in her community. The Wellesley motto “non ministrari sed ministrere” (“not to be served but to serve”) fitted her life perfectly. She accentuated the positive in all things and people around her, and her cheerful selflessness made her a marvelous listener and dearly beloved friend.
The three children of her marriage, Paul Reed Fletcher, Constance (Van Wyck) Fletcher Smith, and Christine Fletcher Ground, love her deeply and miss her presence in their lives in this world. Charlotte’s five grandchildren also honor her and remember many wonderful occasions of her generosity and love. She also has one great grandchild and two others on the way.
Charlotte will be fondly and profoundly missed by all the many, many friends, family, and admirers that come with an intelligent life beautifully lived.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 2; 00 p.m. at Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016. Reverend Margaret Guenther of Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church and Reverend Rona Harding of the Church of Ascension will conduct the service. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016.
Funeral arrangements are being provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Paul Herbert, 17
Paul Jamar “PJ” Herbert, 17, of Leonardtown, died on August 14, 2005 at Prince Georges General Hospital, Cheverly.
Born on July 16, 1988 in Leonardtown, he was the son of Paul Matthew Holt of Lexington Park, MD and Rose Marie Day of Leonardtown. Mr. Herbert was a student at Leonardtown High School.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Christian Lee Herbert, four brothers, Tory Dinone Herbert, James Minor Day, Michael Francis Day, Marcs Anthony Day all of Leonardtown, stepmother, Jacqueline L. Williams-Holt of Lexington Park, paternal grandparents, William and Louise Holt of Morganza, and maternal grandparents, Augustus and Elizabeth Herbert of Leonardtown. He was preceded in death by his step-father, James Minor Day, Sr.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 20, 2005 from 9; 00 a.m. until 10; 00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10; 00 a.m. The Reverend Keith Woods will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown.
Louis Short, 42
Louis Anthony “Bobby” Short, 42, of Mechanicsville, died August 13, 2005 in Clements. Born January 29, 1963, he was the son of Arline E. Short of Mechanicsville, and the late Robert Henry Short.
He is survived by his brothers, Stanley Armstrong, Glenn, Floyd, Charles, and Rodney all of Mechanicsville, Bernard of Washington, D.C., Joseph of Lanham, Robert of Chaptico, William of Baltimore, and Raoul of Stafford, VA and his sister, Barbara, of Waldorf.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Raymond. Mr. Short was a life-long resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Chopticon High School. He was self-employed as an Auto Mechanic for 20 years.
He enjoyed Auto Mechanics, Boxing, Baseball, Dancing and spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 20, 2005 from 9; 00 to 10; 00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where a Funeral Service will be held at 10; 00 AM with Reverend John Smith, III officiating and Dr. B. Elizabeth Short-Clark co-officiating.
Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers for Mr. Short will be Charles Hill, Stanley Armstrong, Jr., Kashif Short, Kadeem Short, Robert Henry Short, III and Robert Dotson. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Short, Jr., Jordan Koron Short, Joshua Short, Bryce Short, Glenn Short, Jr. and Germaine Short.
Kathryn Habig, 91
Kathryn L. Dillon Habig, 91, of Lexington Park, Maryland died August 16, 2005, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
A native of New York City, she was born on December 29, 1913 to Michael and Margaret Dillon. An alumna of the Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School, she attended Saint John’s University.
On October 22, 1938, she married
Michael P. Habig, also of New York City. The couple settled in Teaneck, New Jersey. They were married
for more than 50 years and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1988.
She was a loving mother, an accountant and financial analyst with AT&T and a lifelong avid reader. Her Catholic faith was an important element of her life, and she frequently attended daily mass.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn LaDonne McCarthy. Her beloved son-in-law, William P. McCarthy, died in 2003. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Maura McCarthy Dunn of Alexandria, Virginia; Kathryn LaDonne Liebler of California, Maryland and Megan McCarthy Mudd of Richmond, Virginia. She is also survived by four beloved great grandchildren, Michael, Kathryn and William Liebler, all of California, and Mary Finan Mudd of Richmond, Virginia.
A Memorial Service was celebrated by the Reverend Raymond Schmidt at St. John’s Church in Hollywood, Maryland on August 18, 2005. A second Memorial Service will be held at Calvary cemetery in Woodside, New York on August 19, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made “in memory of Kathryn L. Habig” to the St. John’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 200 E. Joppa Road, Suite 407, Towson, MD 21286.
Funeral arrangements are being provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Richard Dent, 96
Richard Dent, 96 of Mechanicsville, died Saturday, August 13, 2005 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown.
Born on December 25, 1908 in Benedict. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alberta Holton Dent.
He was educated in the Calvert County public school systems. To family and friends, he was known as Mr. Fix it. He worked as a Carpenter, Brick Layer, Mechainic, Highway Road worker and a little electrical work. As he got older, he would do work around the house, he would sit in his garage and fix things, break things and even invent things.
He was a member of Immacualte Conception Church in Mechanicsville. He also was a member of The Moonlight Dream Club for senior citizens.
Survived by daughters, Mary T. Douglas and Frances M. Dent, brother-in-law, William B. Holton of Washington, DC, seven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, twelve great great grandchildren, one great great great grandchild. A host of cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him. He was preceded in death by brother-in-laws, James, John, Edwin, Walter, and Thomas Holton, son-in-law, Earl S. Douglas, and one granddaughter, Jo Ann Dent.
Family will receive friends on Friday, August 19, 2005 from 10-11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Mechanicsville, where A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Father Peter Alliata will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall.
Rose Honkala, 78
Her loving family and friends mourn the death of Rose Marie Honkala, 78, of Lexington Park. After a long illness, Mrs. Honkala died at the Calvert County Nursing Home, Prince Frederick.
Rose was a long time resident of St. Mary’s City, where the family owned a home on the St. Mary’s River. Her husband, Dr. Fred S. Honkala was associated with the College in that city. Born in Mobridge, SD in 1926, Rose graduated from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. She pursued an advanced degree in Psychology at the University of Montana, Missoula and worked as a councilor in that department. She met and married
Dr. Honkala who was then the Chairman of the Geology Department. Rose taught public school as well as teaching autistic and mentally handicapped children at Christ Child School in Bethesda. Later she taught at Baycroft School, a private facility for troubled youths in Maryland. For several years she worked as a statistician at an army installation in Alexandria, VA. When her husband served as president of Yankton College in South Dakota, Rose restored the president’s home and continued her love of gardening. By nature Rose was builder and renovator of homes. While living in Alexandria, VA, Rose renovated their town house in Old Town. Rose loved her home on the St. Mary’s River and developed it to a beautiful retreat for her family and friends.
Survivors are her children; son Eric Honkala (Debbie) of Somonauk, IL, daughter Lisa Beverly of Manassas, VA, and son Karl Honkala of St. Mary’s City, her four grandchildren are Erica Honkala, Robert Honkala, Anne Beverly and Drew Beverly. She is also survived by a sister Patsy Okaya of Minneapolis, MN.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Fred S. Honkala, her parents Ralph and Louise Fraher, and a sister Frances Grainger.
A Memorial Service and burial will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2005, at 11; 00 am in the Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s City.
Memorials in her name may be given to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. box 207, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 and to the St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 309, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
Funeral arrangements are being provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
