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Beverly A. Kesselring
KENNESAW, Ga. - Beverly Ann Kesselring, 64, of Kennesaw and formerly of Ocala, Fla., died Friday, March 3, 2000, in Safety Harbor, Fla.
She was born in Hagerstown.
She was a homemaker.
She was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Ocala.
She was a member of Beta Phi, Ocala Chapter, and Beta Zeta of Kennesaw.
She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Kesselring; three daughters, Susan Gordon of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Sheryl Hill and Cynthia Ellis, both of Ocala; two sons, Richard Kesselring Jr. of Ocala and William David Kesselring of Cary, N.C.; three sisters, Sondra Monroe of Grand Rapids, Mich., Lolly Foos of Ocala and Toba Hackett of Abilene, Texas; a brother, Michael Wayne Harne of Palmdale, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Ocala.
Memorial donations may be made to Easter Seals, 7402 North 56th St., Suite 906, Tampa, FL 33617.
Arrangements are by Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala.
Dorsey C. Bryan
KNOXVILLE, Md. - Dorsey Corliss Bryan, 85, of 935 Valley Road, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at his home.
Born Feb. 14, 1915, in Simpson, W.Va., he was the son of the late Daniel Cleveland and Mattie Upton Bryan.
He retired in 1975 from B&O Railroad in Brunswick, Md., after 33 years of service. He also had owned several businesses in the local area.
He was a member of Civilian Conservation Corps during World War II.
He was a member of Brownsville Church of the Brethren.
He was a member of B&O Veterans Association, Moose Lodge 1582 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1136, all of Brunswick.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Pauline Loberta Mowry Bryan; two daughters, Loberta Bryan Staley of Frederick, Md., and Yvonne Bryan Roderick of Ashburn, Va.; two sons, Dorsey D. Bryan of Knoxville and Daniel M. Bryan of Adamstown, Md.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and his caregivers, Diane Eagle, Lori McBride and Teressa Bussard.
He was preceded in death by five sisters, Mildred Bryan Craft, Maysell Bryan Harrah, Martha Bryan Bayliss, Genevieve Bryan Findley and Ivarean Bryan Pierce; and a brother, Hayward Doyle Bryan.
Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Brownsville Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Carol Strickler and Lee Roderick will officiate. Burial will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery.
There will be no viewing. However, the family will receive friends Monday at noon at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, MD 21715; or Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701.
Arrangements are by Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro.
Alice E. Shrader
Alice E. Shrader, 67, of 304 Westside Ave., died Friday, March 3, 2000, at her home.
Born Aug. 28, 1932, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna Grasonni Pennesi.
She owned Alice's Sub Shop and, prior to that, she worked at L'Aiglon Apparel Inc. and Southern Shoe Co.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Willing Workers Sunday school class, the kitchen committee and United Methodist Women.
She is survived by her husband, Robert C. "Bob" Shrader, whom she married
Aug. 25, 1973; five daughters, Debra J. Rogers of Williamsport, and Betty E. Shrader, Ruth I. Rickett, Christie L. Jordan and Michele M. Gladhill, all of Hagerstown; a son, Roy A. Shrader of Hampton, Va.; two sisters, Walaka Blumberg and Anna Jenkins, both of Hagerstown; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a nephew, Kenny E. Wireman, whom she raised.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Edith Wireman, and a brother, Primo Pennesi.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Winter streets, Hagerstown. The Rev. Robert S. Barton will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, 40 E. Antietam St., Hagerstown, and Monday at the church one hour prior to services.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740.
Carolyn H. Willis
GLENWOOD, Md. - Carolyn Casey Henson Willis, 54, of Glenwood, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, of cancer.
She was the daughter of Alice Henson Hessler of Hagerstown.
She was a graduate of South Hagerstown High School. She was a 1967 honors graduate of Western Maryland College, where she received a bachelor of arts degree in English.
She taught English and Drama at Arbutus Junior High School, Catonsville Senior High School and Northwood High School. Later, she began a career in business, public service and community involvement. Among her positions, she was the Public Information Administrator for Howard County government, a member of the Howard County Human Rights Commission and executive director of the Howard County Tourism Council. She served as chair of the Democratic State Central Committee for Howard County. She was a democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in the 1994 general election. She also worked as a reporter for Howard County News, news director for Howard County Cable Television and reporter for Howard County Bureau of The Baltimore Sun.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Howard County.
She served a term on the Board of Deacons of the Mount Hebron Presbyterian Church.
She was a member of Rotary Club of Columbia; board of directors of The ARC of Howard County; American Heart Association of Howard County, serving as chair in 1996; Leadership Howard County; and Howard County YMCA. She also volunteered with Boy Scouts of America Steering Committee; River Hill High School PTSA; Capital Fund-raising Committee for the Howard County General Hospital; Howard County General Hospital Medical Auxiliary and the local United Way. She was a former performer with the Columbia Players.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Dr. Eugene Willis, whom she married
in 1967; three children, Robert M. Willis, David P. Willis and Amy E. Willis; a sister, Sylvia L. Scarborough of Salisbury, Md.; and a brother, Eric P. Henson of Clear Spring.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle in Columbia, Md. Burial will be in Columbia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Witzke Funeral Home, 5555 Twin Knolls Road in Columbia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Columbia Foundation, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044; or The ARC of Howard County.
Reba J. Shank
Reba J. Shank, 71, of Brinker Drive, Hagerstown, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at Western Maryland Hospital Center.
Born April 3, 1928, in Burkittsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late Calvert C. and Maude L. Eccard Stottlemyer.
Her husband, Calvin Shank, died in 1982.
She had been employed by Doubleday Co., Washington County Court House and Wheatoware.
She was a member of Christ's Reformed Church in Hagerstown.
She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of Morris Frock Post 42 American Legion in Hagerstown.
She is survived by a daughter, Penny K. Petrie of Hagerstown; a son, Robert A. Petrie of Greencastle, Pa.; three sisters, Ellen Baker, Margaret Lynch and Nancy Klick, all of Hagerstown; and a grandson.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Bachtell and Alice Nuckels; and two brothers, David Stottlemyer and Lawrence Stottlemyer.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home, 12525 Bradbury Ave., Smithsburg. The Rev. Raymond H. Shriver will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Doris M. Tracy
Doris Maxine Tracy, 78, of 725 Spruce St., Hagerstown, died March 3, 2000, at Avalon Manor Nursing Home.
Born Aug. 13, 1921, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Ruth Humelsine Weaver.
Her husband, Daniel Kieffer Tracy Sr., died in 1981.
She ran concession stands at Hub City Softball League and Washington County Flag Football League. She was previously employed with Fairchild Aircraft.
She is survived by one son, Richard Tracy of Middletown, Md.; two brothers, James Weaver and Douglas Weaver Jr., both of Hagerstown; two granddaughters; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel Tracy Jr. and Douglas Tracy; and two brothers, Robert Weaver and Jack Weaver.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Louis L. Emerick will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery in Sharpsburg.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.
