Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mar 26, 2017
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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
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
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:Beltsville...
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