Obituaries from Gazette.net, April 2004: Montgomery Co., MD Permission has generously been granted by Gazette.net to include these obituaries in the MDGenWeb Archives. This publication is available on-line at http://www.gazette.net. Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/md/mdfiles.htm ********************************************************* *****April 5, 2004***** William R. Myers William Ray Myers, 58, of Germantown died March 19, 2004, at his home. Born April 6, 1945, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Billie R. and Helen Myers. He was the husband of Sheila Myers for 32 years. Mr. Myers was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and worked as a high voltage electrician for the Federal Government for 25 years. He received awards of merit from the federal government. Mr. Myers was active in the Germantown community. He coached soccer teams and football teams for Seneca Sports Association. He was a PTA president at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and was a Cub Scout leader and Boy Scout leader in Germantown. He was president of the Seneca Valley High School Booster Club and homeowners association president for Germantown Village. He voluntarily performed all of the electrical wiring for Germantown Oktoberfest for 10 years and built the Seneca Valley High School press box through raised donations. Survivors in addition to his wife and parents include three children, Stephen Myers and his wife, Cynthia, of Damascus, Heather Stone and her husband, Steve, of Damascus, and Travis Myers of Dallas; one brother, Thomas Myers of Germantown; one sister, Catherine Treadway of Houston; and five grandchildren. A funeral was held March 22 at Tikvat Israel in Rockville. Burial was in Judean Gardens. Arrangements were made by Edward Sagel Funeral Directors, Rockville. J. Robert Sell J. Robert Sell, 80, of Damascus died March 23, 2004, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Born March 12, 1924, in Gettysburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Holman and Florence Kelly Sell. He was the husband of Elizabeth Groft Sell for 57 years. Mr. Sell worked for Littlestown National Bank in Littlestown, Pa., the Kerr McGee Chemical Corporation and Glenelg Dehydrators Inc. in Ellicott City. For the past 19 years he was a bus driver for Howard County Public Schools. He was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Damascus. Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Lynda Edwards of Frederick, and a son, Jim Sell of Damascus. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined by the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 10920 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD 20895, the Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 42, Buckeystown, MD, or the charity of one's choice. Kelly M. Saylors Kelly Marie (Zeher) Saylors, 29, of Greencastle, Pa., formerly of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Olney, died March 27, 2004, in her home following a 14-month battle with leukemia. Born March 19, 1975, in Silver Spring, she was the daughter of Katherine (DeCarlo) Bombard of Lusby, Md., and Zeke Zeher of Frederick. She was the stepdaughter of Robert Bombard and Carol Wood. She was the wife of Corey B. Saylors for 16 months. Mrs. Saylors was a graduate of Damascus High School and Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She worked as a senior financial analyst with Honeywell International in Conway, S.C. She attended the Calvary Chapel of the Cumberland Valley in Greencastle, Pa., and also attended Myrtle Beach Community Church. She was a member of International Managerial Accountants. Survivors in addition to her husband, parents and stepparents include a son, Nathan C. Saylors; one brother, Eric S. Zeher of Germantown; maternal grandmother, Rose Marie DeCarlo of Greencastle, Pa.; and her aunt and uncle with whom she resided, Trish and David Campbell of Greencastle, Pa. Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 at the Calvary Chapel of the Cumberland Valley, 145 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle, Pa., with Pastor Randy Mosher officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring with graveside services held at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, Va. 22303. Arrangements were made by the Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, Pa. George Edward Earnshaw III Mr. George Edward Earnshaw III, 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and formerly of Rockville, died at his home of lung cancer on March 26, 2004. He had been sick since June 2003. Born in 1930 in Westchester, Pa., he was the son of George Edward Earnshaw Jr. and Jane Levis Carter. He was the husband Mary Virginia (Webb) Earnshaw. Mr. Earnshaw had 50 years experience as a commercial and news photographer, mostly in the Washington, D.C., area. As a young man, he majored in trumpet at the Department of Music of Catholic University of America. Over the years, he worked for photography studios in Washington, including Harris & Ewing, James R. Dunlop, John I. Thompson, Emerson Research, and Campbell Photo Service. In 1980 he turned to freelance and news photography, doing assignments for The Wall Street Journal's "National Observer," the Milwaukee Tribune and Montgomery County, Md., weeklies. He was staff photographer for the Gaithersburg Gazette from 1981 to 1988. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cathy Huston of Coatesville, Pa.; a son, Michael A. Earnshaw of Gaithersburg; a sister, Jeannine E. Adams of Medfield, Mass.; and a half-sister, Dr. Martha Nolte King of San Francisco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Berkeley Springs. Father Joseph Mercieca will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Rockville, followed by the burial. A reception will be held at The Cottage at Glenview Mansion at the Rockville Civic Center following the burial. Arrangements were made by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, W. Va. Ruth V. (Julie) Stottlemyer Ruth V. (Julie) Stottlemyer, 87, of Gaithersburg died Sunday, March 28, 2004, after a long illness. Born in August 1916, she was the wife of the late Oscar L. Stottlemyer. Mrs. Stottlemyer was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley A. Julian of Germantown; four sisters, Betty J. McCormick of Florida, Alice Curby Kleyps of Florida, Dorothy Freeman of Frederick, Margaret Ann Kephart of Frederick, and her husband Reginald; two brothers, Herbert L. Norwood of Wisconsin and Paul E. Norwood, and his wife Laura Lee, of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Wendy, Bill, Michael Julian, and Sheri Stottlemyer; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, William O. Stottlemyer; three brothers, Howard, Bradley and Tommy Norwood; and two sisters, Edna Nicholson and Sally Burgess. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Viers Mill Road, Rockville. Memorial contributions can be made to Montgomery Hospice, Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20855. Arrangements were handled by Simple Tribute Funeral and Cremation Center in Rockville. Westley W. Cook Mr. Westley Ward Cook, 25, of Gaithersburg died March 26, 2004. Born Aug. 25, 1978, in Silver Spring, he was the son of Charles M. and Pamela J. Cook. Mr. Ward worked as a plumber. Surviving in addition to his parents is a brother, Dustin D. Cook of Gaithersburg. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at DeVol Funeral Home Chapel in Gaithersburg. Burial was in Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville. Arrangements were made by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Carmen M. MacDonald Carmen Maria MacDonald, 47, of Spotsylvania, Va., formerly of Olney, died March 21, 2004, at her home. Born Dec. 31, 1956, in Nicaragua, she was the daughter of Lillyam V. Garcia of Olney. She was the wife of Francis MacDonald. In 1963, Mrs. MacDonald emigrated from Nicaragua to the United States of America, and her life embodied the American spirit. She graduated from Col. Zadok Magruder High School in Derwood and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1975. She worked in the computer programming and information technology areas during her career. She also had a successful tour as a drill instructor at Parris Island, S.C., and as an instructor at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy at Camp Lejeune. She retired as a first sergeant in August 1995 after a distinguished 20-year career. She worked as an information specialist in the Workforce and Information Planning Group of the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C. Mrs. MacDonald was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and youth soccer, baseball and football. An extremely proud moment in her life was becoming a naturalized American citizen in 1989. Survivors in addition to her husband and mother include three sons, L. Dale MacDonald and Christopher M. MacDonald of Spotsylvania, Va., and Brian S. MacDonald and wife Angela of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Leslie J Colbert and husband Leo of Glen Allen, Va.; and a brother, Glen R. Newman of Greenville, N.C. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. April 5 at Covenant Funeral Service, 4801 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, Va. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. April 6 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9151 Elys Ford Road, Fredericksburg. A standard honors military burial will follow at Arlington National Cemetery at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in Mrs. MacDonald's memory to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309. Christine M. VanRiper Christine M. VanRiper, 57, of Ashton died of amyloidosis March 21, 2004, at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney. Born Oct. 27, 1946, in Syracuse, N.Y., she was the wife of Barton L. VanRiper for 31 years. Mrs. VanRiper attended Jamesville Dewitt High School in Dewitt, N.Y., and earned her bachelor of arts degree from the College of New Rochelle, N.Y. She received a master of science degree in education from Syracuse University. Mrs. VanRiper worked as a substitute teacher of high school English and history for Montgomery County Public Schools. She attended the Sandy Spring Religious Society of Friends and was a member of the Sandy Spring Horticultural Society. She was a Boy Scout Leader of Ashton Troop 759. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Emmett M. VanRiper of Ashton. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Friends Meeting House in Sandy Spring. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop 759 c/o Robert Bailey, Treasurer, 19401 Dubarry Drive, Brookeville, Md. 20833. Arrangements were made by Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home in Laytonsville. Sandra J. Oakman Sandra Jean Oakman, 58, of Silver Spring died March 12, 2004, at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park after a brief illness. She served as director of admissions for American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., since 1995, and she recently had been appointed assistant dean. She previously was director of admissions at Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. Born in Concord, Mass., she was the daughter of the late James W. Oakman and Gena T. (Venti) Oakman. She is survived by two brothers, James (Bill) Oakman of Maynard, Mass., and Charles R. Oakman of Concord, Mass; nieces and nephews Jennifer Franzoni, Jill Curry, James Oakman, Jeffrey Oakman, Casey Oakman and grandnephew Dylan Franzoni. *****April 12, 2004***** Amy Senseney Amy Senseney, 22, of Bowling Green, Ohio, and formerly of Damascus, died April 2, 2004, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. Born Jan. 5, 1982 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Greg Senseney of Damascus and Cindy Gruzhit-Senseney Adcock of Bowling Green. Senseney attended Damascus High School from 1996 to 2000, where she enjoyed reading, writing, painting, watching movies, and working out at the gym. She received her associate of art degree from Montgomery College in Germantown in 2002, and was on the dean's list. In addition to her parents, Senseney is survived by her stepfather, Stephen Adcock of Bowling Green; her stepmother, Brenda Senseney of Damascus; a sister, Jennifer Senseney of Damascus; and a stepbrother, Ian Adcock of Bowling Green. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Damascus, Amy's home church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Gift of Life Michigan Organ and Tissue Donation Program, 2203 Platt Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Arrangements are being handled by Molesworth Funeral Home in Damascus. Hubert E. Snapp Mr. Hubert E. Snapp, 76, of Damascus died March 28, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 5, 1927, in Damascus, he was the son of the late Samuel T. and Grace E. Rudasill Snapp. He was the husband of Jane Souder Snapp. Mr. Snapp was a builder and built many churches and numerous commercial and residential buildings in Montgomery, Carroll, Howard and Frederick counties. He worked with local tradesmen and suppliers to produce quality structures. Mr. Snapp was a member of the American Legion Post 171, Damascus, past president of the Damascus Rotary Club, a member of the board of directors for the Bank of Damascus, and a member and trustee of the Damascus United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are three children, Carol A. Snapp of Walkersville, James H. Snapp of Chester, and John S. Snapp of Mount Airy; two sisters, Margaret Watkins of Monrovia and Goldie Gladhill of Damascus; and one brother, Alfred M. Snapp of Silver Spring; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond B., Carl H., James and Robert W. Snapp. Funeral services were held Thursday at Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church St., Damascus, MD 20872. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Damascus United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Olin L. Molesworth P.A. Funeral Home, Damascus. Evelyn V. Byers Evelyn Virginia Byers, 80, of Rockville died April 1, 2004, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring following an operation. Born June 28, 1923, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Ginny Kirkley. Ms. Byers attended George Washington University and continued her education at Montgomery College, where she studied art, music, women's studies, history and political science. She worked for the federal government as an editor and retired in 1963. She was honored by the philosophy department of Montgomery College with the Hypatia Award, created in recognition of her contributions to education. In 2002 she represented the college with an honors group of students at the annual National Collegiate Honors Council meeting in Chicago. Her hobbies included painting and stained glass work. She was a member of Christ Congregational Church in Silver Spring for 34 years, and sang in the choir. She performed numerous times in musical programs at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and sang with an early music choral group and the Rockville Chorus. She took several music tours of Europe with the church choir. Survivors include her daughter, Ginny Kirkley and husband Ed of Penn Valley, Calif.; one brother, Don Byers of Hampton, Va.; and two grandchildren. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Congregational Church, followed by a reception. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery College Foundation for the Evelyn Byers Honors Program Scholarship Fund, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Md. 20850. Arrangements were handled by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home. Caroline S. Elliott Caroline Stabler Elliott, 100, of Sandy Spring died of pneumonia and organ failure after a brief illness on March 30, 2004, at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney. Born in 1903 on her parents' farm on what is now Briggs Chaney Road, which was considered part of Sandy Spring at that time, she was the daughter of the late Newton Stabler and Mary Hallowell Stabler. She was the wife of the late Edward H. Elliott for 52 years. She graduated from Sherwood School and attended The George School in Bucks County, Pa., for a year to complete enough credits for college. She graduated from Smith College in Northampton, Mass., in 1927, after majoring in French and participating in the first-ever junior year abroad in France. She taught French at Sherwood High School for a year, and then for a year at The George School. Deciding that her French accent was "not good enough to inflict upon unsuspecting students," she resigned in the midst of the Depression and went to New York City. She worked in a bookstore until it failed, then sold Encyclopedia Britannica until that store also failed. She enrolled in the Pratt Institute School of Library Science and graduated with a library degree in 1933. She worked in the New York Public Library in the Bronx for a year and then as the reference librarian in the Art Library of the Brooklyn Museum. She and her husband raised three children in Schenectady, N.Y., enjoying family activities such as camping, mountain climbing, figure skating and gardening. She was active as a Girl Scout and Brownie leader and served on the board of the Girl Scout Council. After her husband's retirement, they moved back to Sandy Spring in 1983 to Friends House Retirement Community, where she was the chair of the library committee and an active gardener. For many years she was the coordinator of the Friends House asparagus garden. Each winter, until her 99th year, she made at least one appearance on cross-country skis at Friends House, if the snow cooperated. Survivors include her three children, Beth Van Lenten and husband Lee of Rockville, Mary MacDowell and husband Peter of Chapel Hill, N.C., and David Elliott and wife Barbara of Frankford, W.Va.; and four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. April 17 at Friends House Retirement Community, 17340 Quaker Lane in Sandy Spring. Burial in the Sandy Spring Friends Meeting Burial Ground will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends House Development Fund. Simple Tribute Funeral and Cremation Center of Rockville made cremation arrangements. Dorothy A. Herrgott Dorothy A. (Fallon) Herrgott, 78, of Wall Township, N.J., died April 2, 2004, at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, N.J. Born in 1926 in Jersey City, N.J., she was the wife of the late Raymond J. Herrgott for 54 years. Mrs. Herrgott worked as the secretary for the guidance department at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, N.J., for many years, then as secretary to the principal at Oratory Prep School in Summit, N.J., retiring in 1983. She was an avid golfer and bridge player, and was a member of St. Martha's Roman Catholic Church in Point Pleasant, N.J. Survivors include three children, Linda McKinley of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Janis Iwanyk and husband Basil of Howell, N.J., and Mark Herrgott and wife Susan of Derwood; and four grandchildren. A sister, Barbara Bowers, preceded her in death. A funeral service was held Tuesday at O'Brien Funeral Home in Wall, N.J., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Martha's Roman Catholic Church. Burial was in New Jersey Veteran's Cemetery in Arneytown, N.J. Caroline B. Schauffler Caroline Brown Schauffler, 89, of Brookeville, a community activist and teacher, died at her home on March 27, 2004, after a long struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Born at home in the Cleveland Park community of Washington, D.C., on Nov. 5, 1914, she was the wife of the late Richard M. Schauffler. Mrs. Schauffler graduated from Western High School in 1932, then studied early childhood education and taught preschool at Holton Arms School. In 1943 she entered the American Red Cross, serving as director of several enlisted men's clubs with the Eighth Air Force in England during the Blitz. During her time in London she experienced regular bombings, strafing and missile attacks at her air base. On one occasion she woke up and found herself blown out of bed by a German missile strike. After World War II, she helped ferry war brides and their children back to the United States from Australia. Mrs. Schauffler and her family moved to the Sandy Spring area in 1958. She was a founding member of the Sandy Spring Civic Association and served as its treasurer for many years. She was an active member of Sandy Spring Friends Meeting and served on many committees and represented the Friends Meeting at the Northeast Clergy Association. She helped begin the first Head Start Program in the community and worked closely with Sandy Spring Friends School, serving as the girl's lacrosse coach and as a member of the Board of Trustees. She was active in the development of affordable housing for low-income families in Sandy Spring and Olney. Survivors include a daughter, Molly Schauffler of Northport, Maine; two sons, Peter B. Schauffler and wife Peggy of East Swanzey, N.H., and Bim Schauffler and wife Jennifer of Brookeville; two sisters, Joy Brown and Elizabeth S. Lyman; one brother-in-law, Peter P. Schauffler; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; nieces and nephews; and her close friend, Mary S. Farquhar. A Memorial Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. April 24 at Sandy Spring Friends Meeting House, 17715 Meeting House Road. Memorial contributions, which will provide tuition for low-income students from the Sandy Spring area, may be made to Sandy Spring Friends School, Caroline B. Schauffler Financial Aid Endowment Fund, 16923 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, Md. 20860. *****April 20, 2004***** Douglas R. Ray Sr. Mr. Douglas Riggs Ray Sr., 88, of Damascus died April 12, 2004, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Rockville. Born Dec. 4, 1915 in Laytonsville, he was the son of the late William Lanning and Janie Riggs Ray. He was the husband of the late Mary C. Fraley Ray, who died in August 1988. Mr. Ray was a longtime dairy farmer on the family farm in what is now the Spring Garden subdivision in Damascus, and he worked for the Montgomery County School System for a number of years. Survivors include three children, Mary Bolling and her husband, George, of Damascus, Carolyn Warfield of Gaithersburg and Douglas R. Ray Jr. of Damascus; one sister, Doris Briggs of Germantown; two brothers, Lanning and Paul Ray of Damascus; four grandchildren and four great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Purdum, who died in November 1999. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Paul Leatherman will officiate. Interment will be in Upper Seneca Baptist Cemetery, Cedar Grove. Arrangements were made by Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, Damascus. Stanley H. Knox Mr. Stanley H. Knox, 74, of Buffalo Valley, Tenn., and formerly of Damascus, died from complications of a stroke on March 20, 2004, in Carthage, Tenn. Born March 6, 1930, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Melville and Lela Hardy Knox. He was the husband of Mary Lynn McLean Knox for 25 years. Mr. Knox graduated from Blair High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a retired auto mechanic and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Debbie Knox of Maryland and Brenda Knox of Virginia; five stepchildren, Andrea Brickman of Damascus, Bob Bailey and Paul Bailey of Thurmont, Kathy Bender of Hartwood, Va., and George Bailey of Libertytown; one sister, Delores Knox of Gaithersburg; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 24 at Wesley Grove United Methodist Church, 23640 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg. The Rev. Helen S. Smith will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Mound United Methodist Church or Forks River School Library Fund, Elmwood, Tenn., or Wesley Grove United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Sanderson Funeral Home. John D. Beck Jr. Dr. John D. Beck Jr., 73, of Asheville, N.C., and formerly of Damascus, died at his home on April 6, 2004. Born June 29, 1930 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Yvonne Beck. He was the husband of Lily Gleeson Beck. After graduating from the Veterinary School at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Beck served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was the owner of the Damascus Veterinary Hospital for 30 years, during which time he and his wife raised three daughters. While living in Damascus, Dr. Beck served terms as president of both the local Rotary Club and the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. He was an avid sailor who enjoyed cruising on the Chesapeake Bay as well as offshore. He completed every course offered by the U.S. Power Squadron, and volunteered his time to teach piloting and celestial navigation to other boaters. Other interests included beekeeping, gardening, and woodworking. He and his wife retired to North Carolina in 1988. Survivors in addition to his wife include three daughters, Margaret Beck and her husband, Michael Blume, of Orinda, Calif., Judy Beck and her husband, Jerome Hay, of Barnardsville, N.C., and Sarah Tokar and her husband, John, of Silver Spring; two sisters; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, N.C. 28813. Arrangements were made by Asheville Mortuary Service, Asheville, N.C. Winona A. Patrick Mrs. Winona Arlene Patrick, 72, of Damascus died of a cerebral aneurysm at Washington Hospital Center on April 9, 2004. Born May 26, 1931, in Dayton Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Harry B. Parrott Sr. and Estella Parrott. She was the wife of Earl Patrick for 50 years. Mrs. Patrick was a registered nurse. She graduated from Lutheran Hospital Nursing School in Cleveland. She was an active member of Damascus United Methodist Church, DELAI, Damascus Help and the Super Choice Program. Survivors in addition to her husband include: four children, Ralph Patrick and his wife, Cathy, of Wheaton, Marilyn Maier and her husband, Donald, of Gaithersburg, Marcia Englebert and her husband, Jeff, of East Berlin, Pa. and Valerie Hayes and her husband, Mark, of Calloway; and 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 15 at Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church St., Damascus. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Damascus United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in honor of Winona Patrick. Charles A. Shepherd Mr. Charles Allen Shepherd, 89, of Gaithersburg died April 9, 2004, at his home. Born Feb. 13, 1915 in Georgia, he was a son of the late Jesse L. and Minnie M. Bush Shepherd. He was the husband of Wei Zhen Zhao. Mr. Shepherd served in the U.S. Navy. He was a self-employed roof contractor and consultant. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Barbara "Bobbie" Dean of Derwood and Cornel "Connie" Gray of Indiana; one sister, Louise Fleming of California; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Shepherd. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville. Interment was in Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville. Arrangements were made by the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville. Martha R. Burdette Mrs. Martha Ricketts Burdette, 93, of Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, died April 8, 2004, at Wilson Health Care Center. Born Nov. 24, 1910 in Gaithersburg, she was a daughter of the late William Franklin and Emily Ruth Potts Ricketts. She was the wife of the late James L. Burdette, who died in 1984. Mrs. Burdette retired from a career as a bacteriologist for the Maryland Department of Health. She was a longtime member of Wesley Grove United Methodist Church in Woodfield. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Klix of Burke, Va., three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Wesley Grove United Methodist Church, 23640 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg. The Rev. Nina George Hacker officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Grove United Methodist Church, 23640 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Arrangements were made by the Olin L. Molesworth P.A. Funeral Home, Damascus. Penny Marie Hager Cox Mrs. Penny Marie Hager Cox, 34, of Gaithersburg, passed away at the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, after an extended illness on April 6. Born on Aug. 1, 1969, in Bethesda, she was the daughter of Janet Hager Wenk, of Gaithersburg, and the late James C. Hager. Her husband, Robert N. Cox Sr., predeceased her April 3. Surviving are two sons, Robert N. Cox Jr. and James H. Cox of Gaithersburg; one sister, Mrs. Amy Breese and husband Robert of Silver Spring; and her maternal grandmother, Betty Hartz of Frackville, Pa. Her niece Sydney and nephew Richard and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, also survive her. Her paternal grandfather, George Hartz, and paternal grandparents William Hager and Irene Shuggars preceded her in death. Her lifelong friend, Mrs. Lori Stears of Smithburg, also will remember her. A funeral service was held April 9 at Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus. Pastor Alan Sienkiewicz officiated. Interment was at Montgomery Methodist Cemetery, Damascus. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert and James Cox Education Fund, in care of Janet Wenk, 124 Tulip Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Theola Jane Forsyth Theola Jane Forsyth, 94, of Montgomery Village, died March 23 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Born Aug. 28, 1909, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Annie Coffey Ramsey and Stuart Lee Ramsey. She was the wife of the late Irvin Forsyth. Mrs. Forsyth was formerly employed as a silkmill weaver in Virginia and was a member of Seminole Baptist Church in Florida. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg and an honorary member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). She is survived by a daughter, Mary F. Oberholtzer and son-in-law J.T. Oberholtzer of Montgomery Village; two sisters, Edna Ogeden and Thelma Blakenship, both of Buena Vista, Va. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, 200 W. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg. Burial will be in Seminole, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg Building Fund, 200 W. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Arrangements were handled by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Clarence Bryan Curtis Sr. Clarence Bryan Curtis Sr., 66, formerly of Rockville, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born Feb. 13, 1938 in Cabin John, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward and Mabel E. Oden Curtis. He was the husband of Mary Edna Painter Curtis. Mr. Curtis was a carpenter for Campco Builders Inc. in Stanley, Va. He served in the U.S. Army Military Police. Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Rebecca Sarvela of Clarksville, Tenn., and Rita A. Blair of Wiley Ford, W. Va.; three sons, Clarence B. Curtis Jr. of Gaithersburg, Rex W. Curtis of Great Cacapon, W.Va., and Thomas E. Curtis of Knoxville; two sisters, Mary Atkins of St. Leonard and Catherine Auton of Germantown; two brothers, James Curtis of Rockville and Clyde Curtis of Gaithersburg; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warner Curtis. Services were held April 9 in Hancock. Arrangements were handled by the Grove Funeral Home, Hancock. Joy Storm Shorten Joy Storm Shorten, 78, of Gaithersburg, died Monday, April 14, 2004. Born Jan. 29, 1926, in Scranton, Pa. she was the wife of Frederick J. Shorten. She graduated magna cum laude in 1947 with a bachelor's degree from Marymont College. She was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges. Although she thought of herself mainly as a teacher, she had other interesting part-time and summer jobs, such as administrative assistant at the Government Affairs Institute, which worked in liaison with the State Department programming foreign leaders. She was secretary for the Texas pipeliners while they installed the pipeline for natural gas in South Jersey. She also worked in the general contracting division for Kettler Brothers. She was involved in volunteer work at the attic thrift shop for 35 years and at the soup kitchen for 13 years. She taught English to Hispanic adults with the Ayueda Especial Program for 13 years. She was a member of Hungerford's Tavern Chapter of the NSDAR and attended Epworth United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. Survivors in addition to her husband of 56 years, include a daughter, Cynthia Shorten-Gartland, son-in-law, Michael Gartland, and a granddaughter, Katie, all of Mount Airy, and a nephew residing in Dayton, Ohio. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 E. Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Internment will be Friday at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, or the Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855. Arrangements were handled by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Walter J. Zolkiewicz Mr. Walter John Zolkiewicz, 61, of Gaithersburg died of cancer April 2, 2004, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Gaithersburg. Born Nov. 30, 1942 in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Walter Zolkiewicz and Wilma Oroyk. He was the husband of Barbara Zolkiewicz for 36 years. Mr. Zolkiewicz graduated from Irvington High School in 1960 and graduated from Seton Hall University in 1964. He worked at Comtech Mobile Datacom Corp. as a senior contracts administrator. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include three children, Jeffrey Zolkiewicz of Mount Airy, Eric Zolkiewicz and Gregg Zolkiewicz of Germantown; one brother, Ronald Zolkiewicz of Naples, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Burial was in All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Germantown. Arrangements were made by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Sankaran Chandrasekharan Mr. Sankaran Chandrasekharan, 55, of Gaithersburg died of cardiac arrest on March 31, 2004 in Bethesda. Born Feb. 27, 1949 in Calcutta, India, he was the son of Lalitha Sankaran and the late Sankaran Krishnan. He was the husband of Swathi Chandrasekharan for 14 years. Mr. Chandrasekharan held a master's degree in science and was a software engineer. Survivors, in addition to his wife and mother, include a son, Vivek Shaker, and a daughter, Vidya Shaker. A memorial service was held at Chesapeake Crematory in Beltsville. Arrangements were handled through Simple Tribute. Lyle D. Faxon Mr. Lyle D. Faxon, 86, of Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg died April 8, 2004, at his residence. Born March 4, 1918, in Illinois, he was the son of the late Nelson and Alice Faxon. He was the husband of the late Mildred Clayton for 45 years. Mr. Faxon served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Hawaii during World War II. He worked with the U.S. Department of the Navy, Aeronautical Standards Group as an administrator for 29 years and worked with the Prince George's County Department of Emergency Management for eight and a half years. He received the Governor's Citation from the State of Maryland in 1978 and was an adult volunteer with Boy Scouts of America for 25 years, serving as dean of merit badge counselors and chairman of the Eagle board of review. Survivors include two daughters, Duene Kidwell and her husband, Robert, of Silver Spring and Beverly Faxon and her husband, Douglas Mills, of Burlington, Wash.; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the local chapter of Meals on Wheels or the Asbury Foundation Benevolent Fund, 201 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Arrangements were made by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Elbert L. McCurry Elbert Lee McCurry, 89, of Rockville died April 10, 2004, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville. Born Jan. 2, 1915, in Lee County, Va., he was a son of the late William and Cynthia V. Thomas McCurry. He was the husband of Gladys Clay McCurry for 64 years. Mr. McCurry was a farmer in Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Survivors in addition to his wife include seven children, Donald McCurry, Wanda Blaylock, Ressie McCurry, Wilda McCurry, Billy McCurry, Edward McCurry and Michael McCurry; and 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. McCurry was the last survivor of 13 children. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road in Damascus. Pastor Robin Balram will officiate. Burial will be in Poplar Springs Methodist Cemetery in Mount Airy. Susan P. McGraw Susan P. McGraw, 36, of Silver Spring died April 8, 2004, at her home. Born Sept. 28, 1967, in Montebello, Calif., she was the daughter of Frederick and Patricia Spahr. Ms. McGraw was a 1985 graduate of Thomas Wootton High School in Rockville and held a bachelor's degree in psychology from Indiana University. Survivors in addition to her parents include a son, Austin Gray of Columbus, Ind.; one sister, Kathryn T. Cummings of Olney; and two brothers, John F. Spahr of Millheim, Pa., and Joseph C. Spahr of Pittsburgh. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Gaithersburg. Inurnment followed. Memorial contributions may be made to The Austin Gray Educational Fund, c/o M & T Bank, Cabin John Branch, 11325 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, Md. 20854. Arrangements were handled by Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home in Rockville. David Schoem David Schoem, 85, of Wheaton died March 27, 2004. Born in September 1918 in Passaic, N.J., he was the husband of Lillian Schoem. Mr. Schoem was a community volunteer for more then 40 years. In 1941 he came to Washington, D.C., where he met and married his wife of 61 years. He served in the Army during World War II, spending most of that time as a military court reporter in France. After serving more than two years in the Army, he returned to Washington, where he worked as a civilian for 38 years in the Office of Air Force History for the Department of the Air Force. After retiring in 1979, Mr. Schoem volunteered for numerous Jewish charities and causes, including the Jewish War Veterans, B'nai B'rith, United Jewish Appeal, the Hebrew Home and Jewish Hospice. He led weekly Shabbat services at Ring House, Manor Care and other retirement homes and nursing facilities in Montgomery County, where he resided for 46 years. Mr. Schoem received numerous awards from the UJA Washington Federation for outstanding community and synagogue service. He also read weekly to elementary school children and was known as "Grandpa David" to hundreds of children. He was active at Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim in Wheaton, having served as president in the 1970s and participating or chairing nearly every synagogue committee during his membership. Survivors in addition to his wife include his sons, Alan Schoem and wife Hazel of North Potomac, Ira Schoem of Germantown and Marc Schoem of Olney; a former daughter-in law, Rhonda Davis Schoem of Olney; six grandchildren; and three sisters who reside in New York and New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim, 1840 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, Md. 20902 Arrangements were handled by Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home in Washington, D.C. Lucille S. Guernica Lucille Smith Guernica, 77, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Wheaton, Chevy Chase and Glenn Dale, died of heart failure on March 31, 2004, at her home. Born Jan. 17, 1927, in Wake County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lacy Lee and Frank Royster Smith. She was the wife of the late Armando A Guernica Sr. Mrs. Guernica was a retired administrative secretary with District of Columbia National Bank where she worked for many years. Mrs. Guernica is survived by a son, Clarence D. Mallory and his wife Mary Kay of Brooksville, Fla.; two daughters, Catherine Mallory of Silver Spring and Carolyn Watkins and her husband David of Wake Forest, N.C.; four stepchildren, Armando A. Guernica Jr., Antonio Guernica, Rudolfo Guernica and Mimi Guernica; one brother, Ben Smith and his wife Winnie of Clayton, N.C.; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Judd P. Smith, Frank Smith Jr. and Ross Smith. A funeral service was held on April 5 at Pilot Baptist Church, Raleigh, N.C. Arrangements were made by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell, N.C. Dorothy B. Murgolo Dorothy Bell Murgolo, 88, of Chevy Chase died April 8, 2004, of congestive heart failure. Born June 30, 1915, in Pennbrook, Ky., she was the wife of the late Dr. V. John Murgolo. She was a member of Chevy Chase United Methodist Church Mrs. Murgolo was educated at the Louisville Normal School. Upon graduation her school became the Education Department of the University of Louisville. She taught in the Louisville public schools while John Murgolo attended medical school in Philadelphia, Pa. The couple was married in 1939. They moved to New York City while he completed his internship. The couple's two children were born in Portsmouth, Va. The Murgolo family later moved to Chevy Chase Village. Mrs. Murgolo taught public school in Montgomery County for a few years. She was a member of the Manor House Chapter of the D.A.R., active in her church, a dossier at the Kennedy Center for 15 years as a tour guide. She lectured at the International club for five years, became a Chevalier in Tastevain Society in Dijon, France. Mrs. Murgolo is survived by two children, Millicent and John Bell Murgolo; and two grandchildren, John S. Murgolo and Stanley B. Murgolo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. April 30 at the Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Ave. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815. *****April 27, 2004***** A. Malcolm Shaneman A. Malcolm Shaneman, 51, a land planner with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission for more than 31 years, died April 14, 2004, after suffering a heart attack at his home in Silver Spring. Mr. Shaneman was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Bethesda, where he graduated from Walter Johnson High School in 1971. He attended Montgomery College and American University. In 1973, Mr. Shaneman began his career with the Park and Planning Commission, where he held several positions prior to his promotion to master planner in charge of subdivision reviews for Montgomery County. He directed the reviews of many projects throughout Montgomery County. Among the more recent projects with which he was associated include Germantown Town Center, the Clarksburg Village project, the Montgomery County Conference Center, the proposed Fairland Golf Course community and the proposed Indian Spring Country Club golf course community in Aspen Hill. In recognition of his many contributions to the planning and land development process, he was the 1999 recipient of the Montgomery County Quality of Life Award presented annually by the Maryland-National Capital Building Industries Association. Mr. Shaneman is survived by his life companion Barbara A. Preller, her sister, Joan K. Preller and her brother, Francis J. Preller Jr. Mr. Shaneman was preceded in death by his parents, Albert F. and Ruth V. Shaneman of Bethesda. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery Parks Foundation, 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817, or to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Arrangements were provided by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home in Silver Spring. Marjorie J. Raftery Marjorie Jane Raftery, 85, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Bethesda, died April 17, 2004, at her home. Born Aug. 3, 1918, in Rockford, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Asa I. Belt and Virginia L. Chatten. She was the wife of the late S. Frank "Bud" Raftery for 48 years. Mrs. Raftery held a bachelor of arts degree in English and speech. She was a member of the National Democratic Committee for Women and received an Oratorial Society Award from St. Louis University. Mrs. Raftery is survived by seven children, Betty K. Rounds, Maggie Raftery and Ginny Cameron, all of Gaithersburg, Bobbie Raftery and Jane M. Raftery, both of Frederick, Mary Ann Forbes of Nairobi, Kenya, and J. Patrick Raftery of Toronto, Canada; two sisters, Betty McDonal of Centralia, Ill., and Doris Fite of Woodsen Bend, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 E. Deer Park Road, Gaithersburg. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Building Fund or The American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902. Arrangements were made by DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg. Augusta Y. Vader Mrs. Augusta Y. Vader, 96, of Derwood died April 14, 2004 at the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington in Rockville. Born Oct. 23, 1907 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Julia Babecki Yanke. She was the wife of the late Theodore M. Vader. Mrs. Vader came to the United States at the age of 2 and became a naturalized citizen. She attended school in New Britain, Conn., and lived most of her married life in West Hartford, Conn. She worked for the State Parks of Connecticut and for Syracuse University. She was a volunteer with the Montgomery County Senior Citizens Group and was an excellent seamstress. Her hobbies included knitting, reading and dancing. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. Survivors include two children, Deborah A. Fritts and David G. Vader, both of Derwood; two brothers; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. May 3 at Grace United Methodist Church, 119 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. The Rev. Louis Piel will officiate. Arrangements were made by the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville. Ina F. Hoover Ina Frances "Frankie" Hoover, 54, of Germantown died April 15, 2004, at Casey House in Rockville following an extended illness. Born June 16, 1949, in Tazwell, Va., she was the daughter of George and Edna Patton Burress of Gaithersburg. She was the wife of Roger D. Hoover for 35 years. Mrs. Hoover was a 1968 graduate of Poolesville High School. She worked as the manager of Germantown Mini Storage for 14 years. She was a life member of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Her hobbies included collecting china dolls and going to yard sales. Survivors in addition to her husband and parents include three daughters, Crystal Robertson and her husband Russell of Frederick, Aaron Hoover and Lisa Hoover, both of Germantown; one son, Dwain Hoover and his wife Verna Boucher of Helena, Mont.; three sisters, Carol Jackson and her husband Melvin, Ann Heaton and her husband Guy, all of Romney, W.Va., and Barbara Shewey of Germantown; one brother, Johnny Burress and his wife Wanda of Gaithersburg; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Burress Jr. Funeral services were held on Monday at the Hartzler Funeral Home in Libertytown. Memorial contributions may be made to Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20855. Alexander Linthicum Alexander "Sandy" Linthicum, 64, of Rockville died April 12, 2004, from complications of pneumonia at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville. Born Feb. 17, 1940, in Olney, he was a son of the late Dr. William A. Linthicum and Sue Sollers (Somervell) Linthicum. He was the husband of Peggy A. (Embrey) Linthicum for 41 years. Mr. Linthicum attended Landon Middle School and Landon High School and graduated from Haverford College with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1961. He served as a medical specialist in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard from 1963 to 1969. He worked at IBM, Loral and Lockheed Martin over a period of 42 years. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Rockville, where he was an usher. Survivors include two daughters, Terri A. Cascella and husband Victor and Kelly S. Linthicum and partner Bonnie Zimmerman; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Linthicum and Somervell Linthicum. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, 107 South Washington St. in Rockville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 20902, or to Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by Pumphrey's Colonial Funeral Home in Rockville.