siblings. After the war, he began working construction, building roads and bridges in MD. He met and married Malinda Irene Brooks. They became entrepreneurs. Together they launched several businesses. First a dry goods store on Dares Beach Road, and eventually they became school bus contractors. They helped build the Beacon Light Seventh-day Adventist Church in Annapolis then they founded Emmanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Prince Frederick. Roland was treasurer, deacon and local elder. Malinda preceded him in death. He is survived by their children, Roz Plater, Dr. Marsha Plater, Roland A. Plater, Jr., Queenie Plater, Joan Plater and Jonathan Plater; daughter-in-law Dana Plater and seven grandchildren: Ryan, Brooke, Allison, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Paige and “Little Queenie.” Another son, Thurman Plater, daughter-in-law Eudora and grandson Carlos, and great grandchildren Isaiah and Jeremiah also survive him. He is also survived by his niece, Doris Spotswood, who was raised with him like a sister, three sisters-in-law, Volley Brooks, Lettie Brooks and Gertrude Plater, along with a host of other nieces and nephews. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements. Funeral services were held at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown. His final resting place is Holland Cemetery in Huntingtown.
John Ratcliff, 79 John S. Ratcliff, age 79, of Huntingtown was born Sept. 3, 1933 to Henry and Margaret Ratcliff of Mohegan, WV. He passed away Jan. 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Caroline Munaretto Ratcliff and the loving father of John S. Ratcliff, Jr. He is also survived by his siblings Angelo (Geraldine) Ratcliff, Cruiz (Lucille) Soto and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Ratcliff enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. While stationed at Scott Field AFB, Cheyenne, WY in 1953 he obtained his G.E.D. He then furthered his education by training in cryptography, teletype, radio and telephone in Belleville, Ill. Then in 1969, he attended the New York Institute of Finance and became a licensed stock broker with the New York Stock Exchange in New York, NY. He went on to become the chief operations manager with DRS. During his lifetime, John was a world traveler. While serving with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he traveled through Germany, Italy, Malta, Libya, Greece and Turkey. After leaving the military he continued to travel and visited Jamaica, Bahamas, New Mexico and several other places throughout the United States. Mr. Ratcliff had many artistic talents, including playing the piano and dancing. He was inducted with his wife, Caroline, into the National Boppers Hall of Fame, a national dance organization in 2001. He was known as a smooth dancer and became Vice President of the Maryland Hand Dance Club for a number of years and was head of numerous committees. In his 20’s John like to box. However in later years, John was an avid reader and fisherman. Friends will be received Tues. Jan. 15, 2013 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., 8200 Jennifer Lane (Route 4 and Fowler Road) Owings where funeral services will be held on Wed. Jan. 16, at 11:00am. Interment with military honors will follow at Maryland Veterans’ Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s Honor to Dare to C.A.R.E. Foundation: 2002 Medical Parkway, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 520, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Jack Revell, 77 John “Jack” William Revell, age 77, of Deale passed away December 7, 2012 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. He was born June 8, 1935 in Deale to John Daniel and Evelyn Lillian (Ford) Revell. Jack was raised in Deale and attended Deale Elementary and Southern High School in Lothian. Jack worked for the Federal Government as a steamfitter in Washington, D.C., retiring in 1990. He also worked part-time at Brownies Service Station in Deale, and after retirement worked as a carpenter superintendent for Peel Properties/Red Coats in Bethesda. Jack married Patricia Lee Derouen on December 31, 1955 and they made their home in Deale. He was a member of the Deale Volunteer Fire Department. In his leisure time, Jack enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia and sisters Alice Clark, Margaret Jane Clark and Hilda Revell. He is survived by daughters Robin E. Dunn and husband Bob of Deale, Lori J. Newman and fiancé Joey Petro of Deale, and Karen G. Panciocco and husband Paul of Preston, MD and a son Mark D. Revell of Deale. Also surviving are six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and a special friend Eligia Gonzolez and her daughter Veronica. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to: Deale V.F.D., 6007 Drum Point Road, Deale MD 20751
Betty Lou Sealey, 80 Betty Lou “Putsy” Sealey, 80, of Solomons passed away January 3, 2013 in Zephyrhills, FL. Betty Lou was born September 11, 1932 in Solomons, MD to the late Creston and Susie (Hardesty) Garner. She graduated from Calvert High School, class of 1949 and was married to her husband of 61 years in May 1951. Before moving to Zephyrhills, FL in 2010, Betty Lou lived all of her life in Calvert County where she raised six children. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, playing Bingo, cards, and board games. In her later years, she enjoyed working word puzzles and watching the Game Show Network. Betty Lou held several jobs throughout her life but dedicated most of her time to her family while serving many years in the Solomons Rescue Squad and Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary as a volunteer. Betty Lou was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Lusby. Betty Lou is survived her husband Robert “Bob” F. Sealey of Zephyrhills, FL, and by sons Gregory P. Sealey and wife Donna of Solomons, Marty J. Sealey and wife Kathie of Dunkirk, Bobby T. Sealey and partner Andrew Hutson of Milford, DE, Keith T. Sealey and partner Chris Barry of Huntingtown, and a daughter Robin K. Sealey of Williamsburg, VA. Also surviving are five grandchildren Toby, Joshua, Cory, Jody, and Ashley, two great grandchildren Alyssa and Blake, brothers Vernon Garner of Solomons, Gordon Garner of Lake George, FL, and Tilden Garner of Solomons. She was preceded in death by son Kevin W. Sealey, sisters Doris O’Neal, Elaine Duff, and Susanne Swann, and a brother Orville Garner.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004 or Calvert James B. Hospice, P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Shumaker of Frederick MD 20678. Huntingtown was born on June 12, 1933 to Jess Strayer, 20 Lester and Exie Shumaker of New Hope, Jessica Leigh NC. He passed away on Strayer, “Jess”, age 20 of Dec. 18, 2012 at the age Port Republic, passed of 79. away on December 31, He was the 2012 in Pasadena, MD. beloved husband of 52 She was born on years of Joe Anne Shumaker, and loving April 26, 1992 in Fairfax, brother-in-law of Ray B. Curl, Donna Lee Grisso and VA to Stacey Kent Strayer Patricia Ann Curl. He is also survived by nieces, and Linda Marie Slingluff nephews, cousins and other family and friends. Strayer. Jess was a 2010 James lived in Huntingtown for 23 years. He graduate of Calvert High retired as a Mechanical Engineer from Mineral School, where she was on the Cheerleading Squad. Pigments after 23 years of service. Jess is survived by her father, Stacy Kent Strayer, James played acoustic guitar and loved to listen her mother Linda Marie Slingluff Strayer, and sister, to country and bluegrass music. His other hobbies Jennifer Lynn Strayer. She is also survived by her included fishing, gardening, building birdhouses, grandfather, Bob Slingluff, her boyfriend Danny Cecil yard work and feeding the wildlife. In his down time, and his family and many aunts and uncles. he would watch old movies, especially ones with She is predeceased by grandparents, Ralph and Humphrey Bogart and Spencer Tracy. James was Loretta Strayer and Audrey Slingluff. also an Orioles fan however, when it came to football, Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled he would root for whichever team was winning. arrangements. Interment will be at Chesapeake Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic. arrangements. Interment was at Southern Memorial Memorial contributions may be made to: Gardens in Dunkirk. Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, P.O. Box 2104, Prince Frederick MD 20678.
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Ann Hutchinson Spigai, age 73, of Chesapeake Beach passed away December 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN to Nicholas and Ethel Mae (Rives) Hutchinson. Ann moved to the Washington D.C. area with her family as a young child and was educated in Montgomery County schools. She graduated from Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing as a registered nurse in 1961. She married Joseph J. Spigai on May 18, 1974 in Washington, D.C. Joseph and Ann made their home in Montgomery County until moving to Chesapeake Beach in August 2010. Ann worked for Dr. Melvin Carter in Silver Spring for over 25 years. She was a member of Marvin Memorial Methodist Church in Silver Spring. Ann was an avid gardener and also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. Ann is survived by her loving husband, Joseph and by daughters Tracey McKirgan and husband Dan of Chesapeake Beach and Tara Cowe-Spigai and wife Kereth of Salem, MA. Also surviving are grandsons Daniel and Timothy McKirgan and a sister Judy Hershey and husband Rick of Birmingham, AL. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Jamie Truitt, 22 Jameson Castleman Truitt, “Jamie” of St. Leonard, age 22, passed away on December 16, 2012. A devoted father to MaryJane Truitt; he is also survived by her mother Nicole Truitt and beloved girlfriend Rachael Howes. He was the loving son of the late Chris Truitt and Alyson and Stuart Simmons. Adored brother of Matthew, Andrew and Brendan Truitt and Abigail and Stuart Simmons Jr. Cherished grandson of Judith and Lyle Britton; Richard and Barbara Stretch; Max and Susan Truitt; Charles and Elsie Simmons. Jamie was the biggest Redskin fan. He loved the beach and fishing, but more than anything else he loved his daughter, MaryJane. The sun and moon revolved around her and he spent his life trying to find ways to brighten her world. He was a protective older brother who was as fiery and brash as the Irish whiskey he was named after. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements. A Funeral Mass was held at Middleham Parish. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Jamie’s memory to Middleham & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 10210 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby MD 20657.
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