Eleanor Dorothy Blanchett, 80
Eleanor Dorothy Blanchett, 80, of Port Republic, Md., passed away on May 19, 2009, in Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born May 30, 1928, in Queens, N.Y., to the late Eric and Emma Mayer Rydberg. Mrs. Blanchett is survived by her daughters, Sheryl Lee Miller of Port Republic and Lorelle Duelley of Port Republic, Md. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Kristin Miller and Ricky Duelley. A memorial service was held on Sat., May 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to either the SPCA or the Virginia German Sheppard Rescue.
Richard Aldo DelRicco, “Sonny”, 73
Lusby, Md., died Sat., May 16, 2009, at his home. Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of the late Aldo and Loretta (Manfredo) DelRicco. Mr. DelRicco met his wife and resided in Lanham, Md., where they raised their family. Mr. DelRicco was a dental technician for the Veterans Administration in Washington, D.C., for more than 40 years. After retiring, they relocated to Lusby, Md. He is the loving husband of Cherie King DelRicco. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 25, 2008. He is also survived by his four children, Ronald J. DelRicco and his wife Diana, Michael A. DelRicco, Lisa M. DelRicco and George W. DelRicco and his wife Anne Marie; brother of Ida DelRicco DiSanto, Anna DelRicco Mazzuchelli, Delores DelRicco DiSanto, Geraldine DelRicco Spirito and Raymond DelRicco; grandfather of Nicole Nixon, Devin DelRicco, Demi DelRicco, Dillon DelRicco, Alyssa DelRicco, Sage DelRicco; and great-grandfather of Ashlan, Tessa and Chase Nixon. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657, on Tues., May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, Md., on Wed., May 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Port Republic, Md. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Arthur Woodrow Henderson Jr. “Pete”, 68
Richard Aldo DelRicco, “Sonny”, 73, of
Arthur Woodrow Henderson Jr. “Pete”, 68, of Clinton, Md., passed away on May 21, 2009, in Clinton, Md. Born Oct. 1, 1940, in Prince Frederick, Md., to the late Mary Buckler and Arthur Woodrow Henderson Sr. He is predeceased by three brothers: Louis, Billy and Eddie Henderson. Pete worked as a farmer on Cage Farm for
many years, but his trade was a carpenter. He could trim out a house faster and better than most around. He is survived by his daughters, Liz Armiger of Prince Frederick, Md., and Denise Crivella of Hollywood, Md.; grandfather of Angela, Melissa and Roger Armiger, III; great-grandfather of Terrelle and Marissa Neale; and brother of Roberta, George, Mary and Ruth Henderson, Edith Thomas, Dorothy Reed, Michael and Helen Henderson. Services were private. Arrangements were held by Rausch Funeral home, P.A., Port Republic, Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Ostenso of Welcome, Md. The family received friends on Tues., May 12, 2009, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md., where a Celebration of Life service was held at 1 p.m. Interment followed at St. Paul United Methodist Cemetery, Lusby, Md. In lieu of f lowers, the family requests contributions to be made to Capital Hospice and or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com .
Lewis Leonard Miller, 81
Robert Patrick “Bob” Mclean, 53
Helga Patricia “Pat” Hessler, 71 Helga Patricia “Pat” Hessler, 71, of Lusby, Md., passed away on May 6, 2009, in Fairfax, Va. She was born on April 28, 1938, in Washington, D.C, to the late Sigurd and Catherine Ostenso. Pat was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Hessler whom she married on Aug. 16, 1958, and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1976. Pat worked for the U.S. government in various positions and retired in 2001. In 2002, Pat moved to Lusby, Md., from Bowie, Md., where she loved walking the beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Bernard Case. Pat is survived by her children, Robert W. Hessler Jr. of Clifton, Va., Diane L. Anderson of Richmond, Va., Thomas G. Hessler of Vienna, Va. and Kathleen M. Gentile of Crofton, Md.; seven grandchildren; and siblings Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Ostenso of Lusby, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Ostenso, of Lusby, Md., and
Robert Connelly at 4:15 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md.
Robert Patrick “Bob” Mclean, 53, of Lusby, Md., formerly of Rockville, Md., passed away suddenly on May 26, 2009, at his residence. He was born on April 2, 1956, in Washington, D.C., to the late Robert C. and Irene Mae Mclean. Bob was in the construction business and owned Fine as Frog Hair Home Improvements and Mclean Construction. He moved to Lusby, Md., in 1986 and was a member of the American Legion Post 274. Bob loved camping with his grandkids, riding his four wheeler, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his two children, Jadi Mclean and husband Ricky Canter, and Justin Mclean and his wife Kelly, all of Lusby, Md.; one sister, Bonnie Mclean; and four grandchildren, Lil’ Ricky, Alexis, Brendan and Skyler. A Memorial Gathering was held on Sat., May 30, 2009, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with prayers offered by Deacon
Lewis Leonard Miller, 81, of Port Republic, Md., passed away on May 17, 2009, in Washington Hospital Center. Born Feb. 21, 1928, in Gilberton, Pa., to the late Pauline and Lewis Miller. Mr. Miller served in the Army during World War II and was retired from the Washington, D.C., Police Department. Beloved husband of Elizabeth K. Miller of Port Republic, Md.; father of Lewis L. Miller Jr. of Stafford Va., Sharon Fertitta of Lusby, Md., Michael Miller of Mechanicsville, Md., and Richard Miller of Lusby, Md; and stepfather of Dolores Martin of Hughesville, Md. and Mary Burnette of Hughesville, Md. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a sister, Bernadine Flannery of Norristown, Pa. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md., on Wed., May 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was offered on Thurs., May 21, at 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Prince Frederick, Md. Interment followed in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md. Pallbearers were Jason Muncey, James Muncey, Michael Miller, Justin Miller, Jeremy Miller and Jeffrey Miller.
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