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Obituaries Charles Schreiber, 66
Charles “Jack” Schreiber, 66, of Lexington Park, Md., died at his residence on Nov. 13. Born August 24, 1947, in Prince George’s County, Md., he was the son of the late Charles John Schreiber Sr. and Isabelle Ann Pavone. Jack proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to his honorable discharge in 1973. Jack served a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. He was employed by the Paper Press as a printer until his retirement. On Nov. 2, he married his longtime love, Mary Ann Tyndall. His hobbies included drag racing, motorcycles, and David Bradley tractors. He was a member of the American Legion #274, Patuxent Moose Lodge #2393 and the Disabled American Veterans Association. Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Schreiber, his son, Jeffrey R. Schreiber of Dunkirk, Md., his sister, Judith Ann Coxon of Chesapeake Beach, Md., and one granddaughter, Savannah Schreiber of Dunkirk, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family will receive friends for Jack’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m. by Reverend John Ball at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to
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Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 279, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Danny Anthony Pike, 63 Danny Anthony Pike passed away Nov. 18, at the age of 63. He was the beloved husband to wife Sherri for 30 years and father to three children: Sean, Danielle and David. Danny was born in Greensboro, N.C. and raised in Northern Virginia. After attending college at NVCC , he practiced carpentry for many years until he started Pike Window Treatments in 1984. Danny volunteered at the Calvert County Democratic Headquarters where he enjoyed helping with computer related duties. Danny was passionate about several things including researching the Civil War, tending to his garden and the Washington Redskins. He also loved the Chesapeake Bay, the mountains, and was very devoted to his family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 322 Eighth Ave, 7th Fl, New York, NY 10001 Services and interment are private. www.leefuneralhomes.com
Charles William Cox, Jr. 70 Charles William “Chuck” “Pop” Cox, Jr. 70 of Colton’s Point, Md., died at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. Born Dec. 19, 1942, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Charles William Cox, Sr. and Mary Brown Cox. Chuck proudly served in the Unity States Army from 1962 to his honorable discharge in 1965. He was employed for over thirty years as an electrical foreman by PEPCO in Chalk Point. In addition to working for PEPCO he also enjoyed farming. He built and maintained race cars and his personal vehicles. Chuck was an avid race car enthusiast; spending many years racing. He especially enjoyed drag racing at Budds Creek and the tub races. He had a sense of humor, always telling jokes and playing practical jokes on his friends and family. However, his greatest love was for his family. He was a devoted family man. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 2393 (Patuxent). Chuck is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dianne Cox; his children, Kathy Elaine Phelan (Arnie) of Carsons City, Nevada, Charles “Billy” Cox III of Colton’s Point, Md., and Edward F. Daughterty “Eddy” Cox; his brothers, Ronald Cox of Florida and Jimmy Cox (Georgine) of Charlotte Hall, Md.; and four grandchildren, Kayla Hall, Karissa Klein, Lexie Klein, and McKinley Cox. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family received friends on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a Memorial Service held at 4 p.m. by Reverend Joseph Orlando at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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Harold Edgar Conner, 95 of Lexington Park, MD died Nov. 19, at his residence. Born November 10, 1918 in Richmondtown, Staten Island, N.Y., he was the son of the late Willett Leslie Conner and Bertha (Manee) Conner. Harold was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 15. He was a heavy equipment operator for 40 years. Harold enjoyed traveling with his wife, family and friends. One of his favorite places to visit was the mountains and sunny Florida. He enjoyed watching baseball along with the history and animal channels. Harold had a passion for “endlessly working in the yard” with his rake and shovel to make his homes beautifully manicured. He loved horses and was an avid rider. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and his red scooter, but his greatest love was for his family and helping others. Harold is survived by his wife, Blanche Conner; his children, Harolyn Elliott (Joseph) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sharon Gerwer (Gary) of Esperance, N.Y., Annamay Barnard (Arthur) of Staten Island, N.Y., Brenda Barton (Gary) of Staten Island, N.Y. and Jill Alello (Rocco) of Lexington Park, Md.; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one greatgreat grandchild. Family received friends for Harold’s Life Celebration on Friday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A funeral service was held by the Reverend Doctor Diane Murphy
of Christ Church, Old Town, Alexandria, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Pye Vincent Unkle, 80 Pye Vincent “Mann” Unkle, 80, of Great Mills passed away on Nov. 22, in Callaway, Md. Born on February 1, 1933 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the loving son of the late William Pye and Bernice Vincent Unkle. Pye was the loving husband of the late Margaret Unkle, whom he married on November 29, 1958 in Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lexington Park, Md., and who preceded him in death in February, 2006. Mann is survived by his children; June Maher (Dennis), Terri Verbic-Boggs (Steve) both of Lexington Park, Md., Debbie Rice of Mooresville, N.C., Robert Rice, Timothy Unkle, Mark Unkle (Claudia),Tony Unkle all of Callaway, Md., 15 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Patrick Rice. Mann graduated from Great Mills High School in 1948 and was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. He worked in Civil Service as an Airplane Test Mechanic for Patuxent River Naval Air Station retiring in 1988 after 37 years, he also was a school bus contractor for St. Mary’s County Public Schools from 1976 to 2012. Mann enjoyed gardening, he was a county music and redskins fan, and was a history buff, who loved to read books or watch movies about world wars and presidents. . He was a member of the Elks, and he was a talented musician who had his own country music band “Mann Unkle and the Versatileo” for over 35 years. He will always be remembered by friends and family for his funny stories and wit. The “gift of Gab” he truly possessed. The family received friends on Monday, Nov. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m., in Holy Face Catholic Church with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Timothy J. Unkle, Jr., Jody Yertman, Brian Verbic, Todd Rice, Jamie Yertman, Jason Verbic, and Stephen Rice. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Delores J. Edwards Mecum, 75 Delores “Dee” J. Edwards Mecum, 75, of Owings, Md., formerly from Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on Nov. 22, in Prince Frederick, Md. Born on November 1, 1938 in Marion, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Thelma Sweeney Cronkite Edwards. Delores was the loving wife of Harrell Burton Mecum whom she married on May 4, 1963 and who preceded her in death on April 7, 1990. Delores is preceded in death by her brother Dennis Edwards of Marion, Ill. A Graveside Service was held on Monday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m., in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md., with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Pallbearers; Carlton Wood, Jerry White, Craig Wood, Lydia Woof, and Carolyn Miller.