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Obituaries 2008


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Captain Edward R. Sims

Edward R. Sims was appointed October 11,1972. He retired December 22,2007 as PSO Captain. He passed away July 2, 2008

 The viewing will be Monday July, 7, 2008 at DeVol Funeral Home 10 East Deer Park Drive Gaithersburg, Md. 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. There will be a Mass of the Christian Burial on Tuesday July 8, 2008 at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church 9000 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, Md. at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at All Souls Cemetery, 11401 Brink Rd. Germantown, Md.(Brink Rd. and Rt. 27 Father Hurly Blvd)


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Deputy Fire Chief Thomas A. O'Connell

He was appointed January 19, 1953 to E-22. He retired February 5, 1983 from the DFC Office. He passed away June 24,2008

There will be a viewing on Friday June 27,2008 at Collins Funeral Home 500 University Blvd. West  Silver Spring, Md.  2-4 P.M. 7-9 P.M. There will be a Mass of the Christian Burial on Saturday June 28,2008 at Our Lady of Grace 15663 Norbeck Blvd. Silver Spring Md. (On the Grounds of Leisure World) at 11:00 A. M. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Georgia Ave. Silver Spring Md.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Thaddeus S. Hess

He was appointed on December 3, 1942 to E-13 and he retired August 1, 1967 from E-25. He passed away June 14, 2008

There will be a memorial service Saturday July 5, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. at Pautuxent River Assembly of God. Route 4 in California, Maryland.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Vernon A. Curtis

Vernon A. Curtis  was appointed March 1, 1958 E-4. He retired April 1, 1979 from E-6  and he passed away June 5,2008

Viewing Tuesday June 10,2008 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Wednesday June 11,2008 9:30 A.M.until Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church 3800 Ely Place S.E. Washington D.C.scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Washington D.C.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Leonard V. Smith

Leonard V. Smith Passed away May 30 2008 . He was appointed October 22, 1945 to T-1. He retired on August 1, 1967 from T-1 .

There will be a viewing Wednesday June 18, 2008 at Pierce Funeral Home 9609 Center St. Manassas Va.6:00- 8:00 P.M.. Interment Thursday June 19,2008 Arlington National Cemetery. 10:00 A.M.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Raymond C. Roberts, Jr.

Raymond C. Roberts, Jr. Passed away May 10 2008 .  Ray was appointed to E-8 on 10-1-47 and retired 8-31-73.  Viewing will be on Wednesday May 14, from 7pm to 9pm at the Witzkes Family Funeral Home 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Charles C. Helwig

Charles C. Helwig was appointed August 1,1950 to E-18. He retired September 1,1962 from E-18 and he passed away April 17,2008

All services will be private.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Charles C. Helwig

Charles C. Helwig was appointed August 1,1950 to E-18. He retired September 1,1962 from E-18 and he passed away April 17,2008

All services will be private.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Captain, Truman A. (Tony) Cones
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Truman A. (Tony)  Cones Retired August 26, 1980 Captain T-6 Passed away April 2, 2008.

There will be a Memorial Mass at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 620 Best Gate Rd. Annopolis Md. on Friday April 11,2008 at 9:30 A.M.

A memorial wake will follow at the Knights of Pyphias 2529 Solomans Lsland Road, Annopolis Md.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Warren Jackson

Warren Jackson Appointed October 1,1945 E-4  Retired August 1,1972 Lt. Training Division Passed away March 16, 2008.

There will be a visitation Monday March 24,2008 at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood Md. 12:30-1:30 P.M. with funeral service to follow 1:30-2:30 P.M.at the funeral home. Interment will be private at a later date.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Paul P. Hanley

Paul P. Hanley appointed on 10-31-55 Retired 9-1-71 E-28 and passed away February 3,2008.

There will be a viewing Thursday February 7,2008 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at St. Bernedette's Roman Catholic Church 72 University Blvd. East Silver Spring, Md. Mass of the Christian Burial Friday February 8,2008 at 10:30 A.M. at St Bernedette's Church. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Kenneth T. Buckley

Kenneth T. Buckley was Appointed 7-1-50 E-18, Retired 3-1-73 T-12 passed away January 29,2008.

Viewing Thursday January 31,2008 3-8 P.M. at Howell Funeral Home 10220 Guilford Rd. Jessup, Md. 20794. Funeral service Friday February 1, 2008 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Internment to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery 3401 Bladensburg Rd. Brentwood Md.



We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Welborn S. Smith

Welborn S. Smith Appointed October 1948 Retired April 1,1971 E-5 Passed away January 11,2008. There will be a viewing on Thursday January 17,2008 10:00 -11:00 A.M. at Lincoln Park United Methodist Church 1301  North Carolina Ave. N.E. Washington D.C. Funeral service 11:00 -12:00 Thursday January 17,2008 at the church. Interment to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Note: Pall bearers are requested by the family if you can participate in this service it will be greatly appreciated.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired 7th Battalion Chiefs Aide James H. Tidwell

James H. Tidwell Appointed April 1,1949 E-3 Retired August 1,1969 7 BFC-Aide. Passed away January 6,2008.

Viewing Tuesday 1-8-08 3-6 P.M. at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Inglewood, Florida. Funeral service Tuesday 1-9-08 at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

There will be a visitation on Sunday January 13,2008 at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home on the grounds of Fort Lincoln Cemetery Bladensburg, Md. at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.


We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Captain Thomas A. Herlihy

Thomas A. Herlihy Appointed November 16,1945 E-12 Retired August 1,1972 E-22 Captain.


Viewing Monday 1-7-08 Collins Funeral Home 2-4P.M. 7-9 P.M. 500 University Blvd.West, Silver Spring Md.Mass of the Christian Burial Tuesday 1-8-08 12:30 P.M. at St. Bernadette's  R.C. Church 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, Md. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, Md.


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