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The Calvert GazetteThursday, August 23, 2012 10Bruce Atkinson, 58Bruce Wayne Atkinson, 58, of Huntingtown,MD passed away Aug. 3, 2012 atUniversity of Maryland Medical Center inBaltimore.He was born March 8, 1954 in Laurel,MD to Leslie Campbell and Willie Murl(Noble) Atkinson.He was raised in Kent Village in PrinceGeorge’s County and graduated from BladensburgHigh School. He lived in PrinceGeorge’s County until moving to Huntingtownin 1986. Bruce was employed as asheet metal worker the Sheet Metal WorkersLocal 100 in Washington, D.C., retiringin 2009. In his leisure time, Bruce enjoyedriding motorcycles and fishing.He was preceded in death by his fatherLeslie Atkinson.Bruce is survived by his mother WillieM. Atkinson, a sister Deborah J. Atkinson,both of Huntingtown, MD, and a nephewJason Atkinson of King George, VA.Services for Mr. Atkinson will be private.Arrangements are by Rausch FuneralHome, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings,MD. For additional information or toleave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Jack Greene, 86John Virgil“Jack” Greene, 86,of Arnold, MDpassed away Aug.13, 2012 at hisresidence.He was bornJan. 13, 1926 inCumberland, MDto John Virgil andHelen (Echman)Greene. Jack wasraised in Cumberland, where he attendedpublic schools, graduating from LaSalleHigh School.He was also a graduate of St. FrancisCollege in Pennsylvania. He served in theUS Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was dischargedas a Seaman First Class havingearned the American Theater Ribbon andWWII Victory Medal. Jack married ClaireHursh in 1948 and they moved to the WashingtonD.C. area in the early 1950’s. Theyraised their family in Silver Spring andWheaton, and relocated to Arnold in 1986.He was employed as a cryptologist and analystfor the National Security Agency. Heattended St. Andrew by the Bay Churchin Cape St. Claire, MD. In his leisure timehe enjoyed traveling, sports, and spendingtime with his family.Jack was preceded in death by his parentsand by his wife Claire E. Greene.He is survived by daughters MaryR. “Bobbie” Badger and husband Tim ofTracy’s Landing, Catherine E. Collins andhusband Tom of Gaithersburg, MD, andElizabeth A. Di Battista and husband Vitoof Columbia, MD, and sons John P. Greeneof Arnold, MD and Michael G. Greene andwife Brenda of Annandale, VA. He is alsosurvived by eight grandchildren, one greatgranddaughterand a sister Susan Kallmyerof Rockville, MD.A Mass of Christian Burial was celebratedFriday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Our Lady ofSorrows Catholic Church, West River, MD.Private interment will take place at MarylandVeterans Cemetery, Crownsville at alater date.Memorial contributions in Jack’s namemay be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake,445 Defense Highway, Annapolis,MD 21401. For additional information or toleave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.comIda Mister, 89Ida Virginia Mister, 89, of BroomesIsland, MD passed away on Aug. 19, 2012in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born onApril 8, 1923 in Prince Frederick, MD tothe late Moody L., and Rosy Marie Smith.Ida was a very simple woman who enjoyedto garden and work around the house.In addition to her parents Ida was predeceasedby her daughter Shirley Smith.She is survived by her children, ClaudetteWise of San Antone, TX, GlendaEarnest of Georgia, Nancy Darnell ofLusby, MD, Martin Mister of BroomesIsland, MD, 12 grandchildren and 14great-grandchildren.The family received relatives andfriends on August 22, 2012, at the RauschFuneral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd,Where Life and Heritage are Celebratedwww.RauschFuneralHomes.comOwings8325 Mt. Harmony Lane410-257-6181During a difficulttime… still your best choice.Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults,Cremation Services and Pre-Need PlanningFamily Owned and Operated byBarbara Rausch and Bill GrossPort Republic4405 Broomes Island Rd.410-586-0520Lusby20 American Lane410-326-9400Port Republic, MD 20676. A funeral servicewill be held on August 23, 2012 at11:00 AM in the funeral home. Intermentwill follow in Broomes Island Cemetery locatedin Broomes Island, MD.Michael Palko, JrMichael JosephPalko, Jr., 72,of Dunkirk, MDpassed away Aug.15, 2012 at Burnett–CalvertHospiceHouse, PrinceFrederick, MD.He was bornFebruary 17, 1940in McAdoo, Penn.,to Michael Josephand Catherine (Potochny) Palko.Michael was raised in McAdoo andTresckow and educated in McAdoo andWest Hazelton, Penn. He entered the UnitedStates Army Aug. 29, 1958 and served asa Nike Missile Site motor pool driver untilbeing discharged as an SP4 on August 28,1961.Michael was employed as a photo labsupervisor with the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) for 46 years until retiringin 2002. Michael also had a variety of otherjobs throughout his life including drivinginstructor, bus driver, motel receptionist,and retail positions with Giant Foods andSears. Most of his career was as a professionalphotographer for over fifty years,specializing in portraits, weddings, school,sports and church events. He was also aphotographer for Rosecroft, Ocean Downsand Freestate Racetracks taking photo finish,winner circle and PR photos.He was a member of St. Anthony’sCatholic Church for over 35 years and amember of the Knights of Columbus Council7870.Michael was a life long sports fan enjoyingfootball, basketball and baseball.His favorites were the Philadelphia Eagles,New York Yankees and Mickey Mantle. Hecoached his son’s basketball team throughCalvert County Parks and Recreation, andenjoyed playing softball, baseball and bowlingwith FBI teams and slow-pitch softballwith the St. Anthony’s team.Surviving are his beloved wife of 50years, Mary Palko, a daughter MonicaPalko Furlow of Arnold, MD; a son MichaelJ. Palko III and his wife Julee ofGibsonia, Penn.; four grandchildren Blairand Ava Furlow and Joshua and ZacharyPalko; two sisters Catherine Smolinksky ofBeaver Meadows, Penn. and Rita Palko ofTresckow, PA and a brother Gabriel Palkoof Tresckow, Penn.Friends were received Aug. 17, at theRausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings, MD. A Mass of ChristianBurial and celebration of Michael lifewas held Aug. 18, 2012 at St. Anthony’sChurch, North Beach, MD with a receptionfollowing. Interment was Tuesday, Aug.21, 2012. Maryland Veterans Cemetery,Crownsville.Memorial contributions may be madeto Calvert Hospice at www.calverthospice.org.Peg Redden, 89Margaret F.(Peg) Redden, 89,died suddenly onAug. 19. Mrs. Redden,recently ofSolomons, Marylandwas a longtime resident ofTowson and wasborn and raisedin the BethlehemSteel Corporationhousing on Sparrows Point, Maryland.She was the fourth of 5 children bornto Anna and Stephen Yancura and was thelast to pass away.Margaret graduated from SparrowsPoint High School in 1940 and began workingat Bethlehem Steel in the AccountingDepartment during World War II. She tooknight classes from a local business schoolfor several years. After working at BethlehemSteel for 12 years she married WilliamH. "Bill" Redden of Bethlehem's MetallurgyDepartment in 1953. They spent thenext 58 years married until Bill's death lastNovember.They have three surviving children:Robert S. of Morris Plains, NJ; David L.of Poolesville, MD; and, Paul W. of DaleCity, VA. There are 6 grandchildren and 4great-grandchildren.After Bill's retirement in 1980, Mr. andMrs. Redden moved to Conway, SC from1985 until returning to Maryland in 1997.They have resided in Solomons, MD sincethat time. Mrs. Redden spent time as a claypottery maker in the 1970's until their moveback to Maryland in 1997. Many friendsand family members have the intricate andbeautifully sculpted pieces she made.The family will receive friends onFriday, Aug. 24, 2012 from 3-5 PM at theRausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD. AMass of Christian Burial will be celebratedon Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM inthe Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church,Dundalk, MD with Fr. George Gannon officiating.Interment will follow in the SacredHeart of Jesus Cemetery, Dundalk, MD.For more information please visitwww.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Walter Sawyer III, 68Walter W.Sawyer III, 68, ofTall Timbers diedAug. 12, 2012 at hishome surroundedby family and closefriends.Born April 24,1944 in Baltimore,MD, he was theson of the late Dr.Walter W. Sawyer,Jr. and Miriam Sherlock Sawyer. He graduatedfrom Great Mills High School in 1962,St. Mary’s College in 1965, and TowsonState College in 1967.He served in the United States Navyas a Lieutenant from 1968 to 1971 and sawduty in Vietnam, Guam and San Francisco,
11 Thursday, August 23, 2012The Calvert GazetteCA. After serving his country he enrolledin the University of Baltimore where hereceived his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 1973and his Legum Magister (Master of Laws,LL.M.) from the University of Miami in1974.He started practicing law in 1974 andwas an Assistant State’s Attorney and aDeputy State’s Attorney for St Mary’sCounty. He was a law partner with RogerJ. Myerberg in the Law Firm of Sawyer& Myerberg, P.A. of Lexington Park for32 years. Known for being able to reducecomplicated issues down to one sentenceexplanations he prided himself on being achampion for the underdog and the poor.He always spoke the truth and believedthat honesty and integrity were the mostimportant values in his practice of law andhis personal life. He had great respect forthe judicial system but understood that justicewas indeed blind and always told hisclients to “bring your toothbrush” whengoing to court because nobody knew forcertain what a judge or jury would decide.Walter enjoyed collecting art, reading,traveling and speculating on real estate.He especially enjoyed supporting localartists and attended North End Galleryopenings whenever possible. His collectionof Marylyn Monroe memorabilia wasextensive and hung along with the worksof Andy Warhol, Robert Indiana, CharlieHewitt and Candy Cummings. His loveof art was joined by his love of sports. Aformer Great Mills High School Athleteof the Year in Basketball, he followed theWashington area teams and was passionateabout the Wizards and the Redskins.He is survived by his wife MargaretCampion Sawyer, his two sons, WalterWilson Sawyer of Washington, DC andWesley Sherlock Sawyer of Stevensville,MD, his stepchildren, Christopher Frazierof Osan, A.F.B., South Korea and MollyReynolds of Charlotte Hall, MD and hissister, Sara Margaret Sawyer and her husbandBill of St John, Virgin Islands.A Memorial Service will be held atBrinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 HollywoodRoad, Leonardtown, MD 20650 onSaturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at 11 a.m.Memorial Contributions may be madeto Hospice of St Mary’s, P.O. Box 625,Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the SouthernMaryland Food Bank, P.O. Box 613,Hughesville, MD 20637.Condolences to the family may bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangementsby the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, MD 20650.Sonny Streets, 72Fred Junior "Sonny" Streets, 72, aresident of Volga, W.Va, passed away onThursday Aug. 16, 2012 at his residence.He was born July 4, 1940 in Flemington,W.Va, a son of the late Fred Dale andVirginia Marie "Jean" (Kelley) Streets. Hewas united in marriage to Wilma GraceStreets who survives at home.Also surviving are: Two daughters,Kari Ann Streets of Strasburg, VA., andPatricia Lynn Streets of Owings, MD;Two step-daughters, Sheryl Briggles andcompanion Mike of Falling Waters, W.Va,Victoria Pridgen and husband Charlesof Martinsburg, W.Va; Two sons, FredJames Streets and wife Sherri of ChesapeakeBeach, MD, Aron Matthew Streetsof Strasburg, VA; One step-son, GeorgeBriggles of Boonsboro, MD; Three sisters,Patricia Sandy-Rowan and husbandJohn of Philippi, Janet Streets of Parsons;Jeanie Sandy and husband Ralph of Langsville,OH; One brother, Charles Streets ofBuckhannon; 13 grandchildren and fourgreat-grandchildren.Mr. Streets was preceded in death bythree brothers, Richard Streets; WillardStreets and Bernard "Butch" Streets.Mr. Streets retired with 35 years asa surveyor fro Pepco and also worked asSafeway Foods. He served on the Board ofDirectors for Heart & Hand, Volunteeredat St. Joseph's Hospital, Treasurer of theRepublican Party, Lay Academy- March24, 2012, Blood Donor for over 40 years,avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his family.Mr. Streets was a member of theQueens Chapel Methodist Church, Volga,W.Va,Friends were received on Aug. 18, atthe Wright Funeral Home, where serviceswere held Aug. 19 with Rev. Randy Simmsofficiating. Interment followed in the Mt.Vernon Memorial Cemetery.David Walsh, 80David JeromeWalsh, 80 of Bowie,MD passedaway on Aug. 18,2012 in CharlotteHall VeteransHome.He was bornJune 5, 1932 inScranton, Penn.to the late David J.and Helen Moran Walsh. Beside his parents,David is predeceased by his wife,Nadine J. Walsh and a sister, Joan Walsh.David served in the Army makingrank of Sergeant from 1952-1955.Afterhis service in the Army, he worked as alandscaper for the State of Maryland untilhis retirement.He is survived by his children,Karen Pitcher, of Broomes Island, MD,Gail Stewart, of Dunnsville, VA, TeresaMcKinney, of Elkridge, MD, RobertWalsh, of Bowie, MD, Dierdre Walsh, ofUpper Marlboro, MD, and David Walsh,of Lusby, MD. Grandfather of 15, GreatGrandfather of 7, he is also survived byhis siblings, John Walsh, of Boonsboro,MD, Joe Walsh, of Port Orange, FL, EleanorFolk, of Alexandria , VA, and HelenWalsh, of Suitland, MD.The family will receive friends onFriday Aug. 24, 2012 from 11- 12 noon atthe Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 BroomesIsland Road, Port Republic, MD, whereservices will be held at 12 noon. Intermentwill follow in Chesapeake HighlandsMemorial Gardens, Port Republic,MD.In Memory Of...Loren Zaremba, 70Loren A. Zaremba,70, of StLeonard, Marylandpassed away onJuly 24, 2012.Loren wasborn on July 12,1942 in Wyandotte,Michigan toAndrew and IreneZaremba.Loren was anuclear physicistand retired from the FDA after many yearsof service. He was also an avid sailor whoenjoyed sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. Healso enjoyed walking the beaches of CalvertCounty looking for shark teeth. Loren wasvery intrigued by stars and the moon andgrew fond of and studied astronomy.Loren is survived by his wife Terrye G.Zaremba and many cousins. He also leavesbehind many friends who will truly misshim.The family will receive relatives andfriends for a memorial visitation on August25, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RauschFuneral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road,Port Republic, MD 20676.Anna E Kimble, 88Anna E Kimble born December 6, 1923in Washington, DC to the late Walterand Elizabeth Grant.On July 19, 2012 the Lord peacefully called her toher eternal resting place with her Lord and savior.Anna was raised in Prince Georges County,later in years she was married to the lateJoseph Carter Kimble Sr.Anna was employed with Perpetual Savings & Loan as a supervisor formany years until she retired to spend time with her loving husband before hispassing away. Anna devoted her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ andenjoyed having friends in her home for Bible study and fellowship.She was a loving mother of five children, Son: Larry Robey Sr (wife Jane) ofChesapeake Beach ,MD, Daughter: Betty Jo (husband James) Saunders ofCobb Island, MD, Daughter :Patricia Kimble Quereshi (preceded in death) ofSouth Carolina, Daughter: Gloria J Kimble (preceded in death) of Waldorf,MD, Son: Joseph C Kimble Jr of Port Tobacco, MD. She is also survived by16 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.To Place A Memorial,Please Call301-373-4125or send an email toinfo@somdpublishing.net
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