OBITUARIES

Jane Brown

Jane Brown

Feb 28, 2013

Jane Brown of Bowie died on Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Crofton. She was born Janina Pilkowicz on August 3, 1908 near Vilnius, Lithuania. In 1912 She was the daughter of Henry Leokadia (Kurkievics) Pilkowicz. In 1912, Jane, her two brothers, and mother came to New Hampshire where they joined her father who had arrived a year earlier. On November...

Barry "Boo" Harner

Barry "Boo" Harner

Feb 28, 2013

Barry Harner, 60 Retired Captain and USCG Chief of Aeronautical Engineering, Died suddenly February 28, 2013 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Barry leaves behind his wife Rosanne of 36 years and his five children Sean, Colleen, Patrick, Bridget, and Kelly. He was born in Ridley Park, PA. He attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT graduating in...

Mary Harvey Fink Fleming

Mary Harvey Fink Fleming

Feb 27, 2013

Mary Harvey Fink Fleming, 78, former resident of Bowie, MD. and most recently Memphis, TN.; died Wednesday Feb. 27, 2013, in Annapolis, MD. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday April 27, 2013 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bowie, MD with Rev. Leslie M. St. Louis officiating. Funeral services will later be held in Washington, NC at...

Laura M. Anthony

Laura M. Anthony

Feb 25, 2013

Laura M. Anthony, of Churchton, died February 25. She is survived by her husband, Chris M. Anthony; a son, Shayne Ridgeway of Churchton; her father, Kenneth A. Collins and his wife, Barbara, of Crofton; her mother, Darlene Miller of Loudon, TN; three brothers, Gary, Brian, and Kevin Collins; and a host of stepsisters and stepbrothers. A Memorial Mass will be...

Jonathan T. Walker

Jonathan T. Walker

Feb 23, 2013

Jonathan Thomas Walker formerly of Crofton, Maryland, passed away on February 23, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. "Jack" was born in Washington, D.C. on May 2, 1919 to Marie Carhart Walker and Shipley Benson Walker. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy White Walker and his daughter, Dorothy "Susie" Felts. Jack served in the Navy during...

Robert R. Kelso

Robert R. Kelso

Feb 23, 2013

Robert R. Kelso "Pop", of Bowie, died on Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was born on March 3, 1921 in Missouri. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force. He was a man of strong faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma B. Kelso and his son, Robert M. Kelso. Survivors include...

Mike Kelso

Mike Kelso

Feb 21, 2013

Robert Michael Kelso "Mike," of Bowie, died February 20. Mike was born on October 16, 1946 in Missouri. He enjoyed working as a Nurse, and helping people in other ways. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was also a history buff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Kelso. Survivors include his father, Robert Kelso; two...

Harvey Eugene Smith

Harvey Eugene Smith

Feb 19, 2013

Gene was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. ATLANTA and the U.S.S. ALLEN M. SUMNER. From 1947 to 1950. He also served proudly for the National Guard of the District of Columbia and the National Guard of the United States until 1955. He was a long term member of the...

Mary L. Van Horn

Mary L. Van Horn

Feb 19, 2013

Mary L. Van Horn born February 26, 1918 in Dawlish, England and departed on February 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of 63 years, Robert P. Van Horn. She is survived by four children and spouses, Robert and Marcia Van Horn, Geoffrey and Jeannie Van Horn, James Van Horn, and Julie Van Horn; and...

Arthur J. Brunner

Arthur J. Brunner

Feb 19, 2013

Arthur "Art" Brunner, a resident of Bowie for more than 50 years, died peacefully on February 19, 2013 at Villa Rosa Nursing Home in Mitchellville, Maryland. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a treasured relative, and a friend to many. He is survived by his wife Marion of 61 years and three children: Susan (Alfred) Ose, Gregory (Kathleen)...

James E. Gallagher, Jr.

James E. Gallagher, Jr.

Feb 18, 2013

James Edward Gallagher, Jr. DCFD Deputy Chief (Ret.) On February 18, 2013, longtime Bowie, MD resident, most recently on Gambrills, MD. Survived by his wife, Theresa (Abel) Gallagher; daughters Lisa Viens and Deborah Anderson; son Stephen Gallagher; ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Raised in Springfield, PA, served in the Penn. Air National Guard for 6 years, honorably discharged at...

James D. Peacock

James D. Peacock

Feb 17, 2013

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Carmela Rita Trasatti

Carmela Rita Trasatti

Feb 17, 2013

Carmela R. Trasatti (nee Rappucci), of Crofton, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Carmela was born on December 18, 1933 in Marcus Hook, PA to Carmine and Rose (DeAngelis) Rappucci. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sister Rose Carmel Rappucci of the Sisters of Notre Dame;...

Helen A. Kranert

Helen A. Kranert

Feb 16, 2013

The Wind Beneath My Wings Helen Agnes Kranert, a resident of Bowie, MD, and beloved wife of the late Louis Edward Kranert, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Her three daughters, Carole Henix of Teaneck, NJ, Helen (Debbie) Crosby of Davidsonville, MD, Roxanne Davis of Oakland, NJ, son-in-law Bob Davis and granddaughter Heather Sarno of North East, MD were...

Mary Elizabeth Steinmetz

Mary Elizabeth Steinmetz

Feb 16, 2013

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Maria Helena Ferreira

Maria Helena Ferreira

Feb 14, 2013

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:3 Profile Of Maria Helena written by a group of Focolare volunteers and presented at a recent retreat (February 15-18, 2013): Maria Helena Ferreira, our volunteer from Maryland, peacefully concluded her "holy journey" on Thursday, February 14, 2013, surrounded by people who loved her, and supported by the prayers and...

Alexis K. Lewis

Alexis K. Lewis

Feb 14, 2013

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Gyan M. Shah

Gyan M. Shah

Feb 10, 2013

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Mary Lillian Kowalick

Mary Lillian Kowalick

Feb 10, 2013

On Sunday, February 10, 2013, Mary L. O'Hara Kowalick, passed away in Maryland. She was born in Torrington, CT and raised in Bristol, CT, where she was educated. She later moved to Washington, D.C. and worked as an Accountant in the executive building of the White House during the Nixon Administration. She was the wife of the late Andrew Kowalick;...

Robert M. Backhurst, Sr.

Robert M. Backhurst, Sr.

Feb 8, 2013

Robert M. Backhurst, 77, of Crofton, died peacefully February 8 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born in St. Clair, MI on October 12, 1935 and was the son of the late Reginald and Evelyn Backhurst of Venice, FL. Bob graduated from Port Huron High, class of 1953, and attended Ferris Institute in...