OBITUARIES

Obituaries

Charles H. Sommerkamp, Sr.

Charles H. Sommerkamp, Sr.

Apr 21, 2017

Charles Humbird Sommerkamp passed away peacefully on April 21, 2017.  He was born September 3, 1928 in Cumberland, MD to the late John Humbird and Anna Padgett Sommerkamp.

“Hummie”  was baptized at United Brethren Church on Fourth and Race Street (Christ United Methodist) by Pastor J.O. Oliver.  He attended Virginia Avenue Grammar School, Johnson Heights School, and...

Donald Franklin Farris

Donald Franklin Farris

Apr 16, 2017

Beloved husband of Bette Farris; brother of Robert Farris, Kenneth Farris, and the late James Farris; uncle of Debbie Richmond, James C. Farris, Scott Farris, Michael Farris, and Kristin Jendrek. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews.

Charitable donations may be made to:

Honor Flight Network Attn: Diane Gresse 175 South Tuttle Road, Springfield...

Barbara Anne Schaffer

Barbara Anne Schaffer

Apr 15, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Col. Fred Schaffer (USA Retired); loving mother of Lawrence S. Schaffer, James A. Schaffer, Suzanne M. (Lewis Raymond)  Cotton,  Anne S. (Jeffrey) Chatham, John S. (Mindy) Schaffer, and Thomas N. Schaffer; grandmother of Nick, Jim, Marilyn, Samantha, Richard, Andrew, Clare, Brooke, and Kendall; great-grandmother of Abigail, Nate, Beckett, Greta, Logan, and Benjamin; Sister of...

Anthony Thambinayagam

Anthony Thambinayagam

Apr 13, 2017

A Life Well-Lived

Anthony Regno Milroy Thambinayagam lived a beautiful, adventurous and meaningful life. On April 13, 2017 at 11:27 pm he left this world to go on to the next after spending the day surrounded by his grandchildren, children, son-in-law, god-daughter and devoted wife, who all cherished him deeply. He was 77 years young.

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Mavis E. Thwaites

Mavis E. Thwaites

Apr 11, 2017

Mavis Emelda Carty Thwaites, 93, of Hyattsville, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland following health conditions associated with a brief illness. Mavis was born on March 30th, 1924 the daughter of Beresford and Lena Lewis Carty.  As a devout Catholic, she took great pride...

Dottie (Lambert)  Miller

Dottie (Lambert) Miller

Apr 10, 2017

Dottie L. Miller, 75, of Beltsville, MD and formerly of Franklin, WV following a lengthy illness, passed away on  Monday, April 10, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 14, 1941 in Franklin to the late Esta J. and Lola M. (Eye) Lambert.

Dottie was a 1959 graduate of Franklin...

Edward Schmitt

Edward Schmitt

Apr 10, 2017

beloved husband of Carolyn Schmitt for 59 years; loving father of Karen (Robert) McQuillan, Patricia (Raymond) Gabler, Linda (James) Berry, Curtis (Tracey) Schmitt, and David (Rose) Schmitt; also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren;

Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Maryland

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities or the Chesapeake Bay...

William Richard Bernard

William Richard Bernard

Apr 9, 2017

William Richard Bernard, 74, of Beltsville, MD passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD.

Bill was born on April 17, 1942 in Sioux City, IA to William Philip and Dorothy Ida (Roe) Bernard.

Bill grew up in South Sioux City, NE. He graduated in1960 from South Sioux...

Tony Lehrer

Tony Lehrer

Apr 6, 2017

Anthony "Tony" Tadaichi Lehrer (11/21/00 - 4/4/17) was a beloved son of Pelleas "P.J." Lehrer and Moe Lehrer . He has 2 little sisters that are twins, aged 8- Willow and Midori Lehrer . Despite physical limitations from his genetic disorder (4P deletion or Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome) he was able to enjoy many things in life such as horse riding,...

Linda Joan Kummer

Linda Joan Kummer

Apr 1, 2017

Wife of Jack Kummer for 33 years; sister-in-law of Ludy Schneider, Fred Kummer, Ronald (Jeanne) Kummer, and Delores Bowser; also survived by 15 nieces and nephews; Linda was a self-taught artist and writer who created greeting cards during the 1980's and 1990's for two of the top greeting card companies in the world.

Charitable donations may be made...

Mildred Joyce (Barnes)  Nixon

Mildred Joyce (Barnes) Nixon

Mar 29, 2017

Mildred Nixon of West Friendship passed at Howard County General Hospital after a sudden illness on March 29.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 15, at Full Gospel Baptist Church, 14350 Frederick Rd.. Cooksville, MD 21723. The repast will follow at 12:30 at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 MD Rt. 97, Cooksville, MD 21723....

Nancy Alma (Smith)  Kupperian

Nancy Alma (Smith) Kupperian

Mar 28, 2017

Peacefully, after a brief illness. A resident of Silver Spring, Nancy is survived by her loving companion, Charles W. Smith; her children, Michelle Biess, John Biess, Jamie Kupperian, and Ginger Butcher; grandchildren, Bonnie, Alexandra, and Hannah; and her sister, Blanche Magnotti, of Staten Island, NY. She began her career as a data technician at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,...

Richard N. Breen

Richard N. Breen

Mar 26, 2017

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Chun Lai Tsue

Chun Lai Tsue

Mar 26, 2017

Husband of Lan Ying Tsue; father of Joseph Tsue, and Alison Anya; grandfather of Thomas, Daniel, Stephen, Elizabeth, Laura, and Amber; great-grandfather of 8.

Murnis C. Banner

Murnis C. Banner

Mar 22, 2017

Husband of Eileen M. Banner; father of Rich (Holly) Banner; grandfather of Mitchell, Brendan, and Miranda; brother of Carol Kerr, Anne Marie Rattay, Margaret Persan.

Dennis "Denny" E. Sines

Dennis "Denny" E. Sines

Mar 20, 2017

Beloved son of Eleanor M. Sines, and the late Stanley L. Sines; loving father of Heather N. Wilhelm, Sarah (Micah) Wiles, and Denise E. Sines; grandfather of Ashley M. and Taylar N. Wilhelm; brother of Stanley A. and Gerald J. Sines; also survived by two nieces and two nephews.

Charitable donations may be made to:

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