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Stem, Paul C.
Paul Case Stem 59 of Winfield, MD, died Tuesday December 9, 2008 at GBMC in Towson. He was born January 25, 1949 in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Stem was the friend and companion of Donna Tegler of Westminster. The Son of the late Aubrey Joseph Stem, Jr. and the late Edith Case Stem. He was the owner of Paul C. Stem General Insurance. He enjoyed Boating, Fishing, Golfing and Socializing with Friends. Surviving are Son Blake Fleming of Florida. Brothers Aubrey Joseph Stem III and wife Peggy of Smallwood, Michael H. Stem and wife Carolyn of Westminster, Richard W. Stem, Sr. and companion Sharon Carpenter of Woodbine, MD, Thomas V. Stem and wife Lisa of Redline PA and Sister Susan M. Strawsburg and husband Steve of New Windsor. Business partner Jean Davis of Taneytown Also survived by good friend and nephew Rick Stem, Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews. Catholic Prayers will be said on Saturday December 13, 2008 5 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. Inurnment will be private. The family will receive friends on Saturday 3 to 5 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Winfield Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 W. Old Liberty Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784.
Fisher, Dorothea M.
Dorothea Mary Strauss Fisher, age 91, of Baltimore, MD, died Wednesday December 10, 2008 at Augsburg Lutheran Home, Baltimore, MD. She was born December 10, 1917 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late John William Strauss and the late Helen Merle Strauss. She was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of St. James Lutheran Church in Randallstown. She was a beautician and also worked in Department Store Sales. She was the wife of the late Carroll L. Fisher. She was the mother of Judith F. Bruner of Columbia and the late William Keith Fisher. She was the grandmother of W. Keith Fisher, Kevin S. Fisher and John A. Bruner, Michael Bruner and David Bruner. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren. Sister of Late Eleanor Smink, Evelyn Snyder and the late Merle Strauss. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday December 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Augsburg Lutheran Home 6811 Campfield Road Baltimore, MD 21207 with the Pastor Mike Hagebusch of Augsburg Lutheran Home. Interment Good Shepherd cemetery, Ellicott City, MD. Friends may at the Augsburg Lutheran Home on Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 AM. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Augsburg Lutheran Home 6811 Campfield Road 21207.
Cobun, Lloyd K.
Lloyd Kenneth Cobun 93 Westminster, MD, died Saturday December 13, 2008 at the Dove House in Westminster, MD. He was the spouse of the late Braxie Hunt Cobun and the late Dolores Tyler Cobun. He was born August 2, 1915 in Morgantown, WV the son of the late William Albert Cobun and Mattie Leona (Johnson) Cobun. He was a Diesel Mechanic for Cloverland Dairy for 29 years. He enjoyed Hunting and working on cars. He is survived by Son and Daughter-in-law Lloyd K. Cobun II and Donna of Westminster, Daughter and Son-in-law Kay F. Kunkle and Walter of Finksburg. Step-son Charles Boyer of Lubbock, TX. 4 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren 5 great-great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren, Nephew Jonathon Cobun and Nieces Betty Jo Cobun and Betty Gillispie all of Morgantown, WV Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Graveside Services will take place Wednesday December 17, 2008 12 Noon at Pleasant Hills cemetery Morgantown, WV. The family will receive friends Tuesday December 16, 2008 6 to 8 PM at Burrier Queen Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty RD Winfield, MD 21784. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dove House 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157.
Bruckart, Winifred L.
Winifred L. Bruckart (nee Sweigert), age 84, of Sykesville, died Sunday December 21, 2008 at her home. She was born December 25, 1923 in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late George Sweigert and the late Effie Shambaugh Sweigert. She was a secretary for Central Penna. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America for 18 years. She was the wife of the late John Leroy Bruckart. She was the mother of Lorrie Bruckart of Sykesville. Private Service. Memorial Contributions can be made to Washington National Cathedral Fund, Attn: Development Office, 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-5098.
Crawford, Raymond C.
Deacon Raymond Carl Crawford, age 77, of Baltimore, died Tuesday December 23, 2008 at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He was born June 14, 1931 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Irvin W. Crawford and the late Anna E. Crawford (nee Kobel). He was a retired special delivery man for US Postal Service. He was a Deacon for 25 years. He was a Deacon and former Chaplain for Mother Seaton 4th degree K of C Woodlawn and a former Dean and Chaplain for Catholic Daughters of America. He served in the US Navy during Korea. He was the husband of Mary Helen Gawel Crawford. He was the father of Michael J. Crawford, Sr. and wife Robin of Hanover, PA and Mary Ann King and husband Bill of Glenwood. He was the brother of Irvin E. Crawford of Westminster and Patricia L. Bunke of Baltimore. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral Liturgy (MASS) will be held Wednesday December 31, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family R.C. Church, 9535 Liberty Road, Randallstown with the Fr. Andrew Mohl officiating. Interment Garrison Forest Veterans cemetery. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Monday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM and Tuesday only from 3-5 and then at Holy Family R.C. Church from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers please send Mass Cards or memorial contributions to Holy Family R.C. “New” Church, 9531 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133.
Myers, Rebecca S.
Rebecca Sue Myers 61 of Mt. Airy, MD, died Peacefully Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 at Brinton Woods in Winfield, MD. She was born December 1, 1947 in Frederick MD the daughter of the late Dr. Lyndon B. Myers and the late Mary Lawyer Myers of Mt. Airy. When Becky was born with Down’s syndrome, her parents were advised to institutionalize. Instead they and a small group of parents from Carroll County fought to provide educational opportunities for their disabled children and in 1955 the first class was operational in a small building in Wildwood Park in Mt. Airy. Mary Myers was the teacher and the children were bused back in forth in a new station wagon that was donated by the Mt. Airy Lions Club. Becky lived at home with her parents and then 5 years with her sister and her family and in 1989 moved to an assisted living unit run by Target Community and Educational Services in Westminster, MD. Over the years Becky attended school in Johnsville and the Carroll County Center for Exceptional Children. She worked for the Carroll County Association for Retarded Citizens and then Carroll Haven or CHANGE as it is known today. She also attended the Westminster Senior Center and Family Active Day in Westminster. Becky made friends everywhere she went, shaking hands, introducing herself and asking your name. She never missed a gentleman wearing a “nice tie”. She knew all the clerks from Wal-Mart to Safeway (College Square) where she needed to visit her favorite friend, a cashier, almost daily. Surviving her are sisters, Mary Lynn Kuhn of Mt. Airy, Martha Jane and husband Ed Brown of Hedgesville, WV, Sara and husband Leslie Monk of Leigh-on-Sea, England, and Polly Ann Mazcko of Berlin, MD Brother Lyndon L. Myers of Braddock Heights. Also survived by nieces and nephews Matthew and Lyndon T. Myers, Dr. Cathy Brown and Sue Brown, John Paul and Mary Mazcko. Becky was preceded in death by brother-in-law Dr. Bern J. Kuhn and “B.J. nephew” Bernie Kuhn, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to CHANGE Inc. 115 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157 or Target Community and Educational Services Inc., 110 Stoner Ave, Westminster, MD 21157.
Hardin, Suzanne N.
Suzanne Nicole Hardin 19 or Woodbine, MD, died suddenly in an automobile accident on Sunday December 28, 2008 in Woodbine. She was born October 2, 1989 in Baltimore County, MD. The daughter of Richard Allan Hardin and Linda Mani (Poole) Hardin of Woodbine. Ms. Hardin was a 2007 graduate of Century High School, a recent graduate of Von Lee International School of Aesthetics, She enjoyed doing hair and makeup, spending time with friends and family, listening to music, loved the beach and her dog, Scoobee. Surviving in addition to her parents are Grandparents Maurice and Rose Poole, Sr. of Woodbine and David and Ruth Buchanan of FL, Sister Beverly Hardin of Woodbine, Nephew Brayden Grochowski of Woodbine, Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday December 31, 2008 11:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 with the Rev. Arthur Monroe officiating. Interment will be in Morgan Chapel cemetery, Woodbine, MD. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday December 30, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to Morgan Chapel UMC, PO box 407 Woodbine, MD 21797 of Winfield Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784.
Wilson, Carroll M.
Carroll Mason Wilson 71 of Finksburg, MD, died Sunday December 28, 2008 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. He was the spouse of Betty Lee Wilson of Finksburg, MD. He was born December 22, 1937 in Charlottesville, VA the son of the late James Franklin Wilson and the late Hazel Well (Shiflett) Wilson. He was the owner operator of Quality Service Cleaning. He attended Ashton Baptist Church. Enjoyed Deer Hunting, Fishing, Camping and family and friends. Surviving in addition to his wife are Son and Daughter-in-law James Carroll and Debbie Wilson of Eldersburg, Daughter and Son-in-law Theresa D. and Gary Scarborough of Eldersburg. Brother Ronald and wife Joan of Glen Burnie. Grandchildren Diana Wilson, Lauren Scarborough, Ryan Wilson and Hannah Scarborough. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Saturday January 3, 2008 11 AM at Elders Baptist Church, 1216 liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784 with the Rev. Gary L. Scarborough of Ashton Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment Private in Gardens of Faith cemetery, Baltimore, MD. In lieu of flowers donations to Carroll Hospice Dove House 292 Stoner Ave Westminster, MD 21157.
Cowley, Sr., Charles E.
Charles Edgar Cowley, Sr., 50 of New Windsor, MD, died Suddenly January 18, 2006 at his home in New Windsor, MD. He was the spouse of Deborah Ann Allen Cowley of New Windsor, MD. He was born December 16, 1955 in Baltimore, MD the son of Edgar Samuel Cowley of Lakeland, FL and the late Barbara Gertrude Newton Cowley. Mr. Cowley was a supervisor for Baltimore Public Works. He was the Assistant Scout Master for Winfield Troop 733. Surviving in addition to his wife and father are Daughter and Son-in-law: Sherry and Craig Brannon, Sr. of Littlestown, PA, Sons: Charles Edgar Cowley, Jr. and Samuel Leroy Cowley both of New Windsor. Brother: David E. Cowley of Florida, Brother: Edgar S. Cowley, Jr. of Ocean City, MD Sister: Alice Cowley, Jr. of Lakeland, FL, Sister: Marylyn Schauffle of Frederick, MD Grandchildren: Craig Wayne Brannon, Jr., Kyrstin Ann Brannon and Michael Lee Brannon. Funeral Services will be Friday January 20, 2006 12:30 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. Interment will be in Druid Ridge cemetery, Baltimore, MD. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM.
Garver, Carl O.
Carl Otto Garver, age 77, of Woodbine, died Wednesday January 18, 2006 at Continuum Care in Sykesville, MD. Born January 20, 1928 in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Martha Louise and the late Carl Edward Garber. He was a farmer most of his life, but also retired from Springfield Hospital Center after 25 years of service in the maintenance Dept. Surviving are his son and daughter in law Duane Carl and Debra Garver of Winfield and granddaughter Angelique Renee Garver of Sykesville. Sister Betty Freyman of Westminster, sisters and brother in laws Virginia and Joe Battaglia, Patricia and James Frankton of Sykesville, brothers Charles Garber of Iowa, Robert Garber of Winfield and brother and sister in law James and Boots Garber of Finksburg and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Thomas E. Garber and brother in law Charles “Bud” Freyman. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg, MD. Funeral Service will be held Saturday January 21, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD. Memorial Contributions can be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Thomas, Charles H.
Charles Howard Thomas, age 63, of Westminster, died Thursday January 19, 2006 at Westminster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Westminster, MD. He was born August 23, 1942 in Frederick County, MD, the son of the late Charles Leonard Thomas and the late Millie Elnora Thomas (nee Howard). He was educated in the Frederick County School System. After graduating from high school, he worked at Henryton State Hospital from 1960 to 1984 and then at Carroll County School Board in Westminster until retirement. Charlie worked as a custodian at Carrolltown Mall and Eldersburg Medical Center. On May 27, 1967 he was united in marriage to Pearl Cook and from this union they were blessed with the birth of two children, Brigitte and Charles, Jr. Charlie was a likeable man with many friends and was always willing to do a favor for anyone. He was an avid gardener who liked to see nature at work. He was known to have a “green thumb”. Charles leaves to cherish his memories: wife Pearl Thomas (nee Cook) and three children: daughter - Francis Forman and husband Darryl, daughter - Brigitte Thomas, and son - Charles Thomas, Jr. and wife Darnella. He is also survived by sister Regina Thomas, sister-in-laws, Bernice Wilson, Martha Cook, and Betty Cook, brother-in-law Maurice Cook, five grandchildren, Darnell Forman, Brittany Forman, Brittlynn Thomas, Deandre Thomas, and Kennedy Thomas, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and one devoted friend, Russell Williams. Funeral Services will be held on Monday January 23, 2006 at 10 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 West Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) with Rev. Doris Ridgely officiating. Interment Fairview cemetery, Mt. Airy, MD. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. on Sunday from 6-8 PM.
Quesenberry-Kirkner, Merle D.
Merle Davis Quesenberry Kirkner, 77 of Westminster, MD, died Thursday January 19, 2006 at her home in Westminster, MD. She was the spouse of Albert Landis Kirkner. She was born March 2, 1928 in Indian Valley, VA the daughter of the late Mark Fuston Quesenberry and late Woodsby Ella Marshall Quesenberry. She was a homemaker. Had worked for the Baltimore County Schools in Food Service. She loved Shopping, Flowers, Gardening, and Dogs and was Co-founder of Al Kirkner and Sons also known as ABAR. Surviving are Son and Daughter-in-law Albert and Sybil Kirkner of Georgia, Son and Daughter-in-law Benny and Janice Kirkner of Westminster, Son and Daughter-in-law Richard and Daphne of Annapolis, MD Daughter and Son-in-law Patricia and Rick Barnes of Westminster, MD Brothers Vinton, Johnny and Bitley Quesenberry. Sisters: Winters Akers, Effie Crowder, and Vera Odell, 9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by Daughter Katherine Kirkner. Brothers: Victor and Daniel Quesenberry and Sister Margaret Quesenberry. Funeral Services will be held Monday January 23, 2006 2:30 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Westminster MD 21157. With Chaplain Barbara Sears officiating. Interment will be in Providence Calvary UMC cemetery, Gamber MD. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to Carroll Hospice 95 Carroll St. Westminster, MD 21157.
