20
Obituaries
The County Times
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Susan Starlett Palivos Susan Starlett Palivos, 71, of Great Mills, MD (Formerly of Chicago, IL) passed away We d n e s d a y, May 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born May 3, 1947 in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Russell. Sue is survived by her children Jerry Gunderson of Chicago, IL and Nicole Quinn (Steve) of Great Mills, MD; her brothers: John Russell (Lynda) of Houston, TX, Roger Russell (Cookie) of Alsip, IL, and Bill DeFore (Lorrie) of Blue Island, IL; her grandchildren: Carla Pajak, Haley Barnett, Jerry Gunderson, and Olivia Quinn; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband Nick, Sue is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Amber Rose Gunderson. Sue enjoyed simple pleasures like playing Bingo and enjoying a nice cup
of coffee. In her heyday, she was a runner up in a beauty pageant! However, nothing brought more joy to Sue than her grandchildren; Sue loved her grandchildren with all of her heart. Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 4p.m. - 8p.m. at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL. 60655. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Tommy Lee Cook, Jr Tommy Lee Cook, Jr., 50 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on May 26, 2018 at Prince George’s Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD. Tommy was born in Washington, DC on October 9, 1967 to Tommy Lee and Mary Ann Cook. Tommy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, making people laugh, and just generally enjoying life. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Anita Michele Cook; his parents, Tommy Lee and Mary Ann Cook; son, Shawn Michael Cook of Mechanicsville, MD; daughters, Amber Lee Cook-Rye (and son-in-law Tim Rye Jr.) of Lusby, MD; Shelly Lynn Cook of Mechanicsville, MD; brother, Jimmy
An Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C. Funeral Director/President
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years 41590 Fenwick Street • P.O. Box 270 • Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
www.mgfh.com
(301)-475-8500
Thursday, May 31, 2018
In Remembrance
Cook (and sister-in-law Kim Cook) of Mechanicsville, MD; sister Tammy Naumoff ( and brother-in-law John Naumoff of Charlotte Hall), and grandchildren, Bentley and Hailie Skidmore. Family will receive friends for Tommy’s Life Celebration Gathering on Friday, June 1st from 5 to 8pm with a Memorial Service at 7pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Organ Donation and Transplant Association Inc. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Philip Leo Schmitz Philip Leo Schmitz, 100, of Coltons Point, MD passed away on May 24, 2018. Born on May 26, 1917 in St. Paul, Minnesota he was the son of the late Ida Wilhelmina Jansen Schmitz and Edward Peter Schmitz. Philip was the loving husband of the late Ada Eleanor Faunce Schmitz whom he married on September 20, 1947 in Washington, DC and who preceded him in death on May 6, 2018. Philip is survived by his children: Thomas Philip Schmitz of Silver Springs, MD, Lawrence Edward Schmitz (Maria) of Plano, TX, Leonard Joseph Schmitz (Barbara) of Gaithersburg MD, Gregory Paul Schmitz (Bobbi) of Colton’s Point, MD and Eleanor Marie Schmitz Webb (Arthur) of Clarksburg, MD, 11 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren and sister Betty Chrysler. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Mary Deal, Loraine Swagman, and Bernard Schmitz. He graduated from Cretin High School in 1935 and was a graduate from St. Thomas College in 1940 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. Philip served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1946, he was also in the Army Reserves for 6 years, honorably discharged as 2nd Lieutenant. While serving in the Army, he was stationed in the Philippines, Pacific and was an investigations officer. Philip worked for the United States Government at the FBI, Veterans Administration and Social Security Administration as a Document Examiner for 26 years, retiring in 1974. He moved from Wheaton, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in
1979. Philip was President of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners from 1972-1974. He was a member of the American Legion, and Seventh District Optimist Club.
Joseph Luin Ramos Joseph Luin Ramos “Joe”, 83, of Bushwood, MD formerly from Leonardtown, MD, passed away on May 24, 2018. Born on December 28, 1934 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Lola C. Bramble Ramos and Charles M. Ramos. Joe was the loving husband of Lucy Jane Hall Ramos whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic Church on May 24, 1958. Joe is survived by his children; Donna Faye Morris (Chuck) of Avenue, MD, Joseph Ramos (Robin) of Mechanicsville, MD, 2 grandchildren and his sister Linda Knott. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Thelma Parr, Margie Dyke, Charles Ramos, Kitty McMuellen, Tennessee, Mary Wathen, Lenwood Ramos, and Judy Clarke. Joe served in the Army National Guard from 1962 to 1963. While serving in the Army National Guard, he earned the Medal for Marksman, MI Rifle and was mess steward. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, and was Budget Analyst at Patuxent River Naval Air station for 19 years, retiring in October, 1993. Joe was a member of the Seventh District Optimist Club, and a Thursday Night Bowling League. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball and stock cars. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Charles Morris, Tommy Hall, Johnny Hunt, Joe Ammann, Todd Dyke, and Mickey Ramos. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
Glen William Craig Glen William Craig, 80, of Lexington Park, MD passed away Friday, May 18, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leon-