Regina Barbara Heinze
Regina Barbara Heinze, 47, of Lexington Park, Maryland, died on January 24, 2001 at Washington Hospital Center.Born on February 10, 1953 in Berlin, Germany she was the daughter of the late Karl Friedrich Willi and Irma Anna Marie Schidzick Heinze. Ms. Heinze moved to St. Mary’s County from Georgia in 1976. She was a waitress at Rosies Restaurant. She enjoyed sewing and decorating. Ms. Heinze is survived by 4 brothers, Horst, Detlef, Artur and Wolfgang Schidzick all of Germany and dear friends Tanya Rosado, of Lexington Park, MD, Michael Irvine, of Radford, VA, Rose and Tex Turner of Lexington Park, MD and co-workers form Rosies. Services were private. Arrangements were by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Brooklyn Marie Cusic
Brooklyn Marie Cusic, twin infant of James Kenneth and Kelly Marie Couch Cusic of Mechanicsville, died on Sunday, January 28, 2001 at Civista Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by twin sister, Destiny Marie Cusic and older sister, Angelica Marie Cusic, both of Mechanicsville, Maryland, maternal grandparents, Janice and Jerry Couch of Washington, DC, paternal grandparents, Mary Catherine and Charles Cusic, also of Mechanicsville. A Graveside will be conducted today, Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland. Arrangements provided by BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

Lucie Ann Dunbar Abell
Lucie Ann Dunbar Abell, 88, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on Sunday, January 28, 2001 at her residence. Born December 20, 1912 in Dameron, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Paul Waldron and Lucy May Beale Dunbar. She is survived by J. Frank Abell of Mechanicsville, MD, four daughters, Lois Ann Abell Fowler of Hughesville, MD, Diane Dunbar Abell Delahay, of Leonardtown, MD, Sara Ann Abell Brown of Roseville, CA and Faye Cecilia Abell Reid of Waldorf, MD., one sister Marion May Dunbar Sterling of Compton, MD, 12 grandchildren , 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Edna Dunbar and two brothers Alexander Beale Dunbar and Paul Waldron Dunbar, Jr. Mrs. Abell was a life long resident of St. Mary’s County. She lived in Mechanicsville for 60 years moving from the 1<sup>st District and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Garden Club, Antique Arts Association, St. Mary’s County Retarded Association and the Catholic Daughters.Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD, with prayers recited at 8:00 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville with Msgr. Paul Gozaloff as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and/or Mechanicsville Fire Department, P.O. Box 37, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

Grace Lola MacEwen Hawes
Grace Lola MacEwen Hawes, 87, of Leonardtown, Maryland, died on Sunday, January 28, 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown, Maryland.Born January 21, 2001 in Glyndon, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Walter Dyer and Grace Mildred Eppley MacEwen.Mrs. Hawes was the wife of William E. Hawes of Leonardtown, MD, whom she married August 18, 1935 in Bethesda, MD, beloved mother of Celia Hawes Taylor of Leonardtown, MD. Marc Hawes of Helen, MD. survived by one brother Walter D. MacEwen of Owings Mills, MD she was preceded in death by a daughter Patrice Hawes Walton two sisters, Roma Cate, Helen Custer and one brother, Lloyd MacEwen, also survived by eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hawes moved to St. Mary’s County 33 years ago from Landover, MD, formerly employed with the Department of the Treasury as an Assistant Secretary and Peoples Drug Stores. She was active in volunteer and civic associations throughout her life. Mrs. Hawes had a life long love of art, she volunteered at P.G. Hospital teaching patients art she also volunteered for the Boy Scouts, she enjoyed art teaching, dancing, music and gardening, treasured by all who knew her.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, January 31, 2001 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with a Funeral Service Held at 11:30 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. The Reverend Samuel C. Walker, Sr. of Christ Episcopal Church will officiate. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Christ Episcopal Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 8, Chaptico, MD 20621.

Dorothy Mae Rusaw
Dorothy Mae Rusaw, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD died on January 30, 2001 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born November 19, 1923, she was the daughter of John William Hall and Gladys Mae Cheseldine. She was the loving wife of Mearland Joseph Rusaw, Sr.
Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 on Thursday, February 1, 2001 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:20 PM. Services will be held Friday, February 2, 2001 at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neal Ward, officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.</sup>

^{Dorothy S. "Dot" Sminkey}
Dorothy S. "Dot" Sminkey, 67, of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Somerdale, NJ died on January 29, 2001 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Mrs. Sminkey was born on May 6, 1933 in Atco, NJ. She was the loving wife of Robert Loys Sminkey whom she married on November 18, 1950 in Laurel Springs, NJ. She was the devoted mother of Robert L. Sminkey of Summerville, SC and Sue Drew of Beverly, MA. She was the sister of Donna Shannon of Erial, NJ, Charles Goodman of Orlando, FL, John Goodman, Joseph Goodman both of Little Rock, AR, James Goodman of Depford, NJ and Mary Hunger of Blenheim, NJ. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jonathan and Kimberly Drew. Mrs. Sminkey moved to St. Mary’s County in 1990. She was a homemaker and a genealogist. Mrs. Sminkey was a member of D.A.R., St. Mary’s County Genealogical Society, and a Librarian at LDS Library, California, MD in Genealogy. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD today, Friday, February 2, 2001from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Services will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 9:00 AM in Fort Myers Chapel, Arlington, VA. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.

^{Margaret Susan Eisgrau}
Margaret Susan Eisgrau of Newport News, VA formerly of Lexington Park, MD died on January 28, 2001 in the Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA.  Born August 11, 1916 in Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Timothy O’Hearn and Alice Cullen O’Hearn. She was the loving wife of 48 years, to the late Alexander Eisgrau. She was the devoted mother of Ellen Raffetto and her husband Thomas Raffetto, of Yorktown, VA. She was the sister of the late James J. O’Hearn. She is also survived by her grandson John Raffetto and wife Stephanie Raffetto of Arlington, VA and grandson Peter Raffetto of Portsmouth, VA. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Susan C. Raffetto. Mrs. Eisgrau moved to Lexington Park, MD in 1949 where she lived until 1996. She served for many years as a clerk of the Civil Court in St. Mary’s County. Throughout her life she was active in local schools and the parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where she volunteered with Catholic Daughters of America and Ladies of Charity. She was an active member of the Lion’s Club, and was recognized by the Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee for her 20-year commitment to serving the poor and elderly through the Life Support program. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD on Tuesday, January 30, 2001 from 5:00 – 8:00 with prayers being said at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Thomas Patrick "Tom" Hormuth
US Navy Vietnam War Veteran
Thomas Patrick "Tom" Hormuth, LCDR, USN (ret) 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 22, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer Patrick and Klare Kress Hormuth. Mr. Hormuth served in the United States Navy from 1968 until 1987. He received the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy "E:, Good Conduct, Vietnam Campaign and Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Valorious Unit Citation. He joined Jorge Scientific Corporation in April 1996 as a Senior Logistics Manager providing logistics support to the Sparrow Air-to-Air Missile program at the Naval Air Systems Command on Patuxent River Naval Air Station.He is survived by his wife, Sandra Louise Henninger Hormuth, whom he married on January 8, 1966, two sons; Brian Patrick Hormuth and Marc Patrick Hormuth of Virginia Beach, VA, a daughter-in-law, Kelley Hormuth of Virginia Beach, VA, two grandchildren; Aaron Patrick Hormuth and Brittney Elise Hormuth, one sister, Tracey Hormuth of Fredericksburg, VA and two brothers; Jay Hormuth of Chino Hills, CA and Roy Hormuth of Arlington, VA.A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of The Wayside Catholic Church in Chaptico, MD. The Reverend John P. Stack was the celebrant. Interment will be on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at 1:00 p.m.Memorial contributions May be made to the American Heart Association, St. Mary’s County Unit, P.O. Box 1508, Solomons, MD 20688.

Donald Harry Leonard
Donald Harry Leonard, 86, of Leonardtown, Maryland, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born November 22, 1914 in Johnson City, Tennessee he was the son of the late W.A. and Margaret Lewis Leonard. Mr. Leonard was one of 21 children. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1991 from Florida, and was an Insurance Salesman. Mr. Leonard is survived by a son Robert Glenn Leonard of White Plains, Maryland, a daughter Patricia Martineau of Kingsport, Tennessee, 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Don Rae Leonard and a granddaughter Kimberly Jean Leonard. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD.

Dorothy Louise Sullivan
Dorothy Louise Sullivan 89, of Abell, Maryland, died on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at her residence. Born June 24, 1911 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late William Ford and Ella I. Bowles Nelson. Mrs. Sullivan moved to St. Mary’s county 23 years ago from Clinton, Maryland, she was a homemaker. In May 1979 she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Francis Sullivan, Jr. Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her son David J. Sullivan of Wichita, Kansas, by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, she was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Leroy Nelson and a sister Geneve Baker. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Angel’s Catholic Church, Avenue, MD. Interment followed in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements were provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Mattingly, Elizabeth Owens on Sunday, January 21, 2001, died peacefully at home in Abell, Maryland.  Beloved wife of James W. Mattingly, Founder of Mattingly’s Finer Foods in Leonardtown, MD, mother of Colonel James Donald Mattingly USMC (Ret.) of San Clemente, CA; Michael Wayne Mattingly of California, MD and Mary Elizabeth Rudman of Leonardtown, MD. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Youngest of 12 children, she was predeceased by brothers, James, Willie, John, Raymond, Benjamin, Larry and Joseph Owens, and sisters, Lillie Ritter, Annie Woodburn, infant Daisy and Essie May Gibson. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 in Holy Angel’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Father Pohlmann Educational Fund, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME.

Joseph Mulry Thompson, Jr
Joseph Mulry Thompson, Jr., 78 of Piney Point, Maryland, died on Thursday, January 11, 2001 at his residence. Born on July 10, 1922 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Mulry J. Thompson of Piney Point, MD, and the late Ethel Mae Hern Thompson. Mr. Thompson moved from Arlington, Virginia to St. Mary’s County 23 years ago. He was an electrician and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, crabbing, gardening and cooking. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife Margaret Evelyn Knezovich Thompson whom he married on August 11, 1944 in Washington, DC. , one son, Joseph M. Thompson, III of Piney Point, MD, three daughters, Jane Ann Nau of Leonardtown, MD, Carolyn Cullison of Piney Point, MD and Mary Lou Burke of Arlington, VA, a brother Donald Thompson of Ashburm VA, sister Mildred Beery of Lake Ridge, VA, thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Thompson. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 14, 2001 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home , P.A., Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be recited at 6:00 p.m. A funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 15, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in St. George’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Valley Lee, MD.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Dr. Philip Kannarkat Verghese
Dr. Philip Kannarkat Verghese, 30, of Leonardtown, Maryland, died on Thursday, January, 11, 2001 at his residence.Born September 15, 1970 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Dr. Kannarkat P. Verghese and Dr. Annie P. Verghese of Leonardtown, Maryland. Dr. Verghese was a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School and a Post Graduate in Dermatology, at Howard University in Washington, DC. He moved to the St. Mary’s County area in July 1977, and resided until to June 1988 and then returned again in September 2000. Dr. Verghese is survived by his siblings David Verghese, JoJo Verghese and Nina Verghese.Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 13, 2001from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, with Reverend Rory Conley as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Divine Mercy Healing Center, 97 Greenbrook Road, New Jersey, 08812, Make Checks Payable to: DMHC

Sheldon George Russell "Captain Shell"
US Army WWII Veteran
Sheldon George Russell "Captain Shell", 83 of  Piney Point, MD, died on Thursday, January 11, 2001 at Washington Adventist Hospital in Tacoma Park, MD. Born on February 2, 1917 in Tall Timbers, MD, he was the son of the late George W. Russell and Sarah Shorter Russell. Mr. Russell served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged he went to work for the public works department at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for a short while. Mr. Russell was a boat captain for over 50 years, he fished, crabbed, clammed and oystered the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. He also worked for Stewart Petroleum County in Piney Point. He was a lifetime member of St. George’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Winifred C. Abell Russell of Tall Timbers, MD, three daughters, S. Eleanor Strickland of Great Mills, MD, Shirley W. Dorrel of Broomes Island, MD, Patricia A. Morris of St. Inigoes, MD, two sons, Sheldon C. and Walter T. Russell, both of Tall Timbers, MD, nine grandchildren, Ricky E. Dorrell Sr., Sherr L. Dorrell, John B. Morris, III, Jason R. Morris, Shawn Adkins, Joyce E. Strickland, Donald S. Strickland, Michael S. Russell, and Brian T. Russell, seven great-grandchildren, Lauren Dorrell, Merry Dorrell, Rick E. Dorrell, Jr., Josh Dorrell, Bradley A. Tippett, Alison M. Morris, and Joshua Adkins, a sister, Sarah Gohl. He was predeceased by four sisters, Zella White, Bernice Tippett, Shirley Munetz and Jean Kazen and two brothers, Houston Russell and Edward Russell. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 14, 2001 from 2 - 5 p.m. at The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 where prayers will be recited at 3:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2001 at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD 20692. The Reverend Harold Harper will be officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Serving as Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Ricky E. Dorrell, John B. Morris, III, Jason R. Morris, Donald S. Strickland, Michael S. Russell, and Brian T. Russell. Memorial contributions may be made to the 2nd District Valley Lee Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.Arrangements provided by BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Marian Alma Hutman
Marian Alma Hutman, 74, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on Sunday, January 7, 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.Born on January 20, 1926 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Marian Mann Niess. Mrs. Hutman was a Homemaker. She moved from Forestville, Maryland and has lived in this area for five years. She liked flowers and gardening.Mrs. Hutman is survived by husband; Michael T. Hutman, Jr. of Mechanicsville, Maryland, whom she married on May 1, 1944 in Washington, DC. She is also survived by a daughter; Janet M. Koerber of Mechanicsville, Maryland, two sons; Michael T. Hutman of Germantown, Maryland and Albert T. Edwards of Lexington Park, Maryland, two sisters; Kathryn Andrews of Mechanicsville, Maryland and Helen Brown of Lexington Park, Maryland, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 15, 2001 from 6 - 9 p.m. at The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Wayside, 37575 Chaptico Road, Chaptico, MD 20621. The Reverend John P. Stack will be the celebrant. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.Arrangements provided by BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Leonardtown, Maryland.

Delores May VanSteenburg
Delores May VanSteenburg, 68, of Great Mills, died on Monday, January 8, 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born March 12, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, mother of five children and ten grandchildren. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. She drove a school bus for twenty years at the Gladwin Michigan Public Schools while married to her first husband, Raymond Brown. She was a teacher aide and school bus driver for Queens Creek Arizona School system for eight years until forced into retirement by heart problems. She was an active member of Metropolitan Community Church of the Chesapeake. She loved to sew and quilt and was a member of Quilters By the Bay, the Pax River Quilters Guild and the Thursday Senior’s Sewing Club. Surviving family in the order of birth are as follows: Nancy and her husband, Raymond Robinson, their children Sarah, Alex, Jacob, Kevan and Lucas of PawPaw, Michigan; Gerald Brown and his wife, Anne, their two children Josephine and George Anne from Leavenworth, Kansas; Cindy and Linda, Charlie and his wife, Bertha, their two children Christopher and Heather from Brunswick, Maine; and Terry and Jewell and his son, Derrick from Chandler, Arizona. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Pratt of Detroit, Michigan and nephews, Jimmy, Johnny and Randy. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 11, 2001 from 4 - 8 p.m. in The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Friday, January 12, 2001 by the MCC of the Chesapeake at Oakland United Methodist Church, 5300 Chalk Point Road, West River, Maryland at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, family asks that contributions be made to the Building Fund of MCC of the Chesapeake, P.O. Box 495, Shady Side, Maryland 20764.

Calvin Herbert Dean
US Army WWII Veteran
Calvin Herbert Dean, 78 of Mechanicsville, Maryland died, Sunday, January 7, 2001 at his residence. Born in Laurel Grove, Maryland on March 27, 1922 son of the late Luther Franklin Dean, Sr. and Lillian Grace Jones Dean.He was the husband of Dorothy Virginia Weddle Dean, he is survived by one daughter Judy Dean Wood of Hollywood, Maryland a son Raynor Calvin Dean of Dunkirk, Maryland a brother Luther Franklin Dean, Jr, of Hollywood, Maryland, two grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren also survive him. Mr. Dean served in the United States Army from February 1943 to November 1945 during this time he received the ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal, Good Conduct and World War II Victory Medal, he went to work for the Public Works Department as a Maintenance Scheduler at the Patuxent Naval Air Station. Mr. Dean was a life long resident of St. Mary’s County, he attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church all his life, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree and United Methodist Men, NARFE.Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 11, 2001 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.

Robert Andrew Mowrer
Robert Andrew Mowrer, 37, Piney Point, Maryland, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at his residence. Born on March 28, 1963 in San Diego, California, he was the son of David Earl Mowrer, Sr. and Nancy Lorraine Groff Mowrer of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Mowrer moved to this area in 1967.In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter; Amanda Renee Mowrer of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma, two brothers; David E. Mowrer, Jr., of St. Inigoes, Maryland And James K. Mowrer of Lexington Park, Maryland, and paternal grandfather; Earl A. Mowrer of Mountville, Pennsylvania.Family and friends were received on Monday, January 8, 2001 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland where a Funeral Service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Joseph L. Hoopengardner officiating. Interment was private.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3120 Timanus Lane, Suite #106, Baltimore, MD 21212 and /or American Kidney Foundation 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852.Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Maryland.

Janet Ruth Funk
Janet Ruth Funk, 79, of California, Maryland, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at Bayside Nursing Center, Lexington Park, Maryland. Born February 13, 1921 in Sugar Grove, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Linnie May Simmons Eckard. Ms. Funk moved from Florida and has lived in this area since 1990. She worked in Shenandoah Hospital in Woodstock, Virginia for eight years in Food Service and also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Strasburg, Virginia. Her favorite flower was a yellow rose. Ms. Funk is survived by a daughter; Shirley Ann Mason of Winchester, Virginia, a son; Donald Byers of California, Maryland, a sister; Dorothy Arrowood of Sebring, Florida, a brother; Raymond Eckard of LeBelle, Florida, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. She is predeceased by a daughter; Kay Francis Miller and a brother; Richard Eckard. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 6, 2001 from 3 - 6 p.m. at The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. There will also be visitation for family and friends on Sunday, January 7, 2001 from 1 - 2 p.m. at Stover Funeral Home, Strasburg, Virginia where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be following at Panorama Memorial Garden, Front Royal, Virginia. Serving as Pallbearers will be G. Scott Mason, Michael Todd Mason, Sr., Christopher Lee Mason, Delbert D. Byers, Michael L. Byers, and Robert L. Byers. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1100, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

Janet Marie Smith
Janet Marie Smith, 39, of Leonardtown, MD died on January 11, 2001 in Georgetown University Hospital. Born July 2, 1961 in Patuxent River, MD she was the daughter of Clinton W. Smith and the late Mary Louise Lacey Smith. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, PA, 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD on Sunday, January 14, 2001 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM with prayers being said at 3:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 15, 2001 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church. Interment will be private.

Andrew Paul Toth
Andrew Paul Toth, 86, of Piney Point, MD died on January 11, 2001 at his home. Born November 6, 1914 in Pottstown, PA., he was the son of the late Andrew Toth and Barbara Undo Toth. He was the brother of Helen Wasko of Pottstown, PA., and the uncle of Frank Toth of Piney Point, MD. Mr. Toth was a cook and bartender, an avid fisherman, and enjoyed playing cards with his friends. Visitation for Mr. Toth will he held on Sunday, January 14, 2001between the hours of 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.

Marie Marion Jameson
Marie Marion Jameson, 77 of California, MD died on January 4, 2001 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born January 31, 1923 in Pouch Cove, Finland she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa Williams Sullivan. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Hayden Jameson. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on Sunday, January 7, 2001 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM with prayers being said at 3:00 PM. Services will be held on Monday, January 8, 2001 at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery.

Charles Ernest "Tootsie" Morris
Charles Ernest "Tootsie" Morris, 88, of Abell, MD died on January 3, 2001 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born September 21, 1912 in Abell, MD he was the son of the late Foster and Frances Geneva Ellis Morris. He was the loving husband of R. Thelma Thompson Morris whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic Church. He was the devoted father of Mary O. Tucker of Avenue, MD and the late James F. Morris. He was the brother of Dora Gibson of Abell, MD, Eunice Guy of Loveville, MD, and the late Earl Morris, Frank Morris, John Morris and Bernard Morris. He is survived by 1 grandchild and 2 great grandchildren. Mr. Morris attended Holy Angels School. He was a waterman. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on Friday, January 5, 2001 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Msgr. John Brady, celebrating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Morris will be Dick Hutson, Mike Hutson, Paul Thompson, Bob Perry, Roy Thompson and Tony St. Clair.

Raymond Dale Buckler, Sr.
Raymond Dale Buckler, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD died on January 3, 2001 at his home. Born February 7, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Bernard Lawrence and Lucy Isabelle Buckler. He was the loving husband of Veronica Buckler. Friends may call in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on Friday, January 5, 2001 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 12:00 Noon in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Gozaloff, officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.

David Charles Usilton
David Charles Usilton, 83, of Leonardtown, Maryland, died on Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at his residence.Born on August 31, 1917 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Thomas B. Usilton, Sr. and Agnes G. West Usilton. Mr. Usilton was an Optician. Mr. Usilton is survived by his wife; Kathleen Shannonhouse Usilton of Leonardtown, MD, four daughters; Patricia A. Bowes of Tall Timbers, Maryland, Susan E. Gateau of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Nancy R. VanDerWende of Leonardtown, Maryland, and Dana K. Vallandingham of California, Maryland, a son; D. Michael Usilton of Worton, Maryland, eighteen grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Rosalinda M. Usilton and Bernadine Anderson and two brothers; Thomas B. Usilton, Jr. and William Kenneth Usilton, Jr. Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 5, 2001 from 5 - 8 p.m. in The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 with prayers recited at 5:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s United Methodist Cemetery, Leonardtown, Maryland.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.