Mrs. Dorothy D. Minahan

November 2, 2014, 1:01 am

Dorothy Louise Dohme Minahan, of Stevensville, MD, passed away on Friday, October 31 at Hospice of Queen Anne’s in Centreville.
Born on Baltimore’s Hamilton Avenue in 1927, she attended Eastern High School and Maryland State Teacher’s College. With her husband James G. Minahan she raised six children, building homes in Springfield, PA, Trenton, MI, and Andover, NJ, before retiring to Kent Island.
Dottie was a dancer all her life, both in body and mind. As a girl she studied and taught with Harriet Sauber, and was everyone’s favorite jitterbug partner. As a mother she created elementary school variety shows and choreographed high school musicals, while running her own dancing school at home to nurture local talent (and finance a family piano).
In later life it was in her mind that she danced. Her nimble, philosophic, and pragmatically spiritual perspective was cherished by her family and sought out by many grateful friends. With an endless capacity to listen, and a gift for out-flanking our most certain beliefs, she patiently and light-heartedly led us all toward greater maturity and self awareness.
From her life of dancing, teaching, woodworking, “Rube Goldberging”, and endless mothering, she is remembered most for the deep conversations, thoughtful letters, and timeless “mom-isms” that dripped like honey (or bit like lemon) from the mind of our wise, thoughtful, and caring mother, friend, and wife.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Jim, five of her six children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Tuesday, Novemebr 4, 2014 at 10 am at Christ Episcopal Church in Stevensville, MD. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., in Chester, MD.
Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Chester has been entrusted with arrangements.
Gifts may be made to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, or to Christ Church Parish Kent Island.
Online condolences may be made at www.fhnfuneralhome.com

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Helen E. Collet

November 2, 2014, 8:34 am

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Helen Esther Collet, known as “Esty” to all her family and friends, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 30, at home with her family by her side. Born in Philadelphia on July 11, 1948, she was the

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Mrs. Virginia Graham Bolton

November 2, 2014, 1:16 pm

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Virginia Graham Bolton, 92, of Easton died on October 31, 2014 at Heartfields at Easton. She was the daughter of the late Robert Graham and Elsie Syffert Graham. Interment is private in Springhill Cemetery.

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Guinea Legg

November 2, 2014, 11:11 pm

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CHESTER — Guinea Legg (77)of Chester, MD passed away October 31. Memorial service at Kent Island United Methodist Church November 4, 2014 at 1:00 pm, visitation starting 12:00. Contributions to KIUMC

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Mrs. Cheryl Facchina

November 3, 2014, 1:47 pm

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Dorothy L. Minahan

November 3, 2014, 1:49 pm

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STEVENSVILLE — Dorothy Louise Dohme Minahan, of Stevensville, MD, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Hospice of Queen Anne’s in Centreville.

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Mrs. Vita Karwoski

November 4, 2014, 2:02 am

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Obituary and Arrangements will be posted when available.

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Michael F. Tobat Jr.

November 4, 2014, 4:26 am

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YOUNGSVILLE, La. — A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Michael F. Tobat Jr., who passed away on October 31, 2014.

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Mr. Howard Alton Savington

November 4, 2014, 2:17 pm

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Marilyn E. Mann

November 4, 2014, 7:05 pm

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CHESTER — On November 1, 2014, Marilyn Elizabeth Mann, beloved wife of the late Henry Bond Mann Jr.; devoted mother of Lynn Mann of Salisbury and Janet Mann of Chester; dear grandmother of Alexandra a

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Mr. Ralph Albert Retallack

November 5, 2014, 2:32 am

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Ralph A. Retallack passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2014 at The Hospice Guest Wing in Easton, MD, after suffering with Parkinson’s disease. Born on February 25, 1932, in the family home at Trappe Station, Oxford, MD, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lucille McWilliams Retallack. Ralph graduated from Easton High School in 1949. He first worked for his father’s contracting company, Retallack and Willey, who built several homes in and around Oxford, including rebuilding the Holy Trinity Church after it was destroyed by fire in 1945 and the rebuilding of the Oxford United Methodist Church, utilizing mules to dig the basement. Ralph joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951, serving in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1959. He married the former Patricia May Bryan in 1956. Mr. Retallack attended the American Standard Plumbing School. While employed by the William C. Frey Company, he was charged with installing the water, sewer and pumping stations in many towns on the Delmarva Peninsula including Smith Island. He later formed an underground utilities company with Rodney V. R. Spring, known as Retallack and Spring, Inc., from which he retired in 1992. Ralph was known as an innovator and continues to be well respected in the field of water and sewer installation. As a lifelong resident of Oxford, the town called on his expertise countless times to solve issues relating to the mechanical workings of the town. He and his heavy equipment were seen day and night cleaning the streets after heavy snow storms. All of this he did voluntarily. He was a member of the vestry of the Holy Trinity Church where Ralph, his son Miles and Lt. Col. Paul Martin erected the bell that stands today. He was also a member of BOE 1622. Ralph was a lifetime member of the Oxford Fire Department, serving in many engineering positions throughout his life, including Chief Engineer for many years, receiving countless awards for his service. He was the absolute best mind the Fire Department had when it came to handling complicated engineering issues. Ralph had a special love for antique steam and gas engines. He exhibited his collection routinely at many venues including the Threshermen’s Show at the Tuckahoe Steam & Gas Show. He restored a 1965 ½ Mustang Convertible and a 1924 Model T. Truck, both to their original glory. He took great pride in explaining the details of his restorations to anyone who asked. Ralph had a true talent for all thing mechanical. Mr. Retallack is survived by his son, Ralph Miles Retallack (Joanne), his daughter, Marrie Retallack; four grandchildren, Petty Officer 3rd Class, Patrick Retallack, Spencer Retallack, Amanda Retallack and Carrie Leonard; three siblings, Iris Willis, Joseph Retallack and Lucie Prettyman, several nieces and nephews, his longtime companion, Joy Ervin and their feline runner, the cat. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his sister Rose Tristram and a half-brother, Burton Seymour. Friends may call on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 3-5 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11 AM at Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Oxford Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Oxford Rd. Oxford, MD 21654 or Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601.

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Mrs. Lillian Mae Burns

November 5, 2014, 2:47 pm

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Lillian Mae Wright Burns passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Heartland House in Grasonville, MD. She was 97. She was born on June 18, 1917 in Frostburg, MD and graduated in 1935 from Beall High School in Frostburg. In June of 1935, she married Calvin Burns and moved to Grasonville, MD. During her working career, she had various jobs, retiring in 1986 from the State of Maryland Comptroller’s Office. Mrs. Burns was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, serving as church treasurer for 23 years. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Burns. She is survived by her daughters, Connie Cole (Lane) and Faye Burns, both of Queenstown; granddaughters Daphne Fluharty (Tim) and Stephanie Ivory (Matt); great-grandchildren: Adam Fluharty (Chelsea), Stephen Fluharty and McKenzie Ivory; and a great great-grandson, Gavin Fluharty. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, November 7 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Queenstown, MD, where friends and family may visit beginning at 10 am. Inurnment will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Easton, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7, Queenstown, MD 21658; or Compass Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Queen Anne’s, Inc.), 255 Comet Dr., Centreville, MD 21617. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Centreville, MD. For online condolences, please visit www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

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Joseph A. Godfrey Sr.

November 6, 2014, 12:18 am

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MARYDEL — Joseph A. Godfrey Sr. passed away on Nov. 4, 2014 with his dedicated wife Rosie at his side.

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Mrs. Rosemary Jane (Healy) Adams

November 6, 2014, 3:03 am

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Rosemary Jane (Healy) Adams died on October 31. Her death will go unnoticed by most of the people living in the small town of Chester, MD, just 50 miles east of Washington, DC, but for those who loved her, she will sorely be missed.
Rosemary was born on March 7, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. After attending St. Ida and graduating from Senn High School, she worked in her father’s law firm. Some would say she lived a charmed life but it was not without adversity. She met John “Tree” Adams, a Notre Dame football All American, while vacationing at their family’s cottage in Sister Lakes, Michigan. John was immediately smitten but it took Rosemary awhile to warm to his charms. They were married on December 28, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. After a brief honeymoon they settled in Washington, DC where John played for the Washington Redskins and went on to become a builder/developer in Bethesda, MD. At the same time, Rosemary began her career of wife and mother to 10 children. Needless to say, her time was spread thin. Between volunteering for the Church of the Little Flower Sodality, the mail room of the White House and ferrying kids to sports activities and other engagements, there was little down time.
Tragedy struck the Adams family on August 20, 1969 when John “Tree” Adams died after a short illness. At 44 years old Rosemary was left to raise the children alone. They ranged in age from 7 to 19 years old. Her strong faith in God, the encouragement of her sister Missy, and her determination saw her through.
Rosemary could talk to anyone about anything. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and she had the “gift of gab”. She never met a stranger; they were just a person she had not been introduced to yet. Most will fondly remember her contagious smile and sparkling blue eyes.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frances and Katherine Healy, her sister Gwendolyn, her twin brother Frank, and her son John Adams, Jr. She is survived by her sister Margaret Healy; her brothers Patrick (Dell) and Dudley (Nancy) Healy; her children Mary Katherine Adams Miller (Jerry); Agnes; Theresa Adams Plummer; Patricia Adams Sullivan(Terry); Rosemary; James; Margaret Adams Lewis (Robert); Joan Adams Marks (Scott) and Tom Adams. Rosemary was also blessed with 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 4-8pm with a Rosary ceremony starting at 7pm at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Chester, MD. Services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 11 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Queenstown, MD. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions be made to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617.
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