▰ Ha Dong Song Died January 14, … More Information | Ha Dong Song, born September 28, 1956 entered Heaven's gates on January 14, 2019 in Elkridge, Maryland. Ha was 62. |
▰ Chang Chun Song Died May 26, … More Information | Chang Chun Song, born October 25, 1940 died May 26, 2017 in Maryland. Chang was 76. |
▰ Phyllis A (Bedger) Soneira Died March 27, … More Information |
Phyllis A (Bedger) Soneira, of Maryland, born in Manheim, Pennsylvania, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 27, 2002. Phyllis was 73. Obituary published: March 28, 2002 in "Lancaster N-E (PA)" |
▰ John J Sone Died June 26, … More Information |
John J Sone, age 59 of Maryland, born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday June 26, 2011. Obituary published: June 27, 2011 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Mary Ellen Rose Sondheimer Died December 18, … More Information | Mary Ellen Rose Sondheimer passed away December 18, 2015 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. |
▰ Mary M Sondheimer Died December 28, … More Information | Mary M Sondheimer, born October 31, 1928 went to be with her Lord and Savior December 28, 2018 in Brentwood, Maryland. Mary was 90. |
▰ Walter Jr Sondheim Died February 17, … More Information |
Walter Jr Sondheim passed away February 17, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: February 18, 2007 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Ruth (Lowenthal) Sondheim Died May 12, … More Information |
Ruth (Lowenthal) Sondheim left this earth on May 12, 2004 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: May 13, 2004 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ William Phillip Sonderman Died March 20, … More Information |
William Phillip Sonderman, born June 10, 1925 died March 20, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. William was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Randy Sonderman, Patricia Kurzmiller, Audrey Sonderman ( Deceased ), Doris Parker, Nan Sonderman, Rainer Sonderman, Robert A. Sonderman, Barbara Mccann, Joan Prodey |
▰ Audrey Sonderman Died October 04, … More Information | Audrey Sonderman, born April 13, 1926 died on October 4, 2016 in Monkton, Maryland. Audrey was 90. |
▰ Richard Jensen Sondergaard Died March 27, … More Information | Richard Jensen Sondergaard, born December 10, 1934 went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2020 in Catonsville, Maryland. Richard was 85. |
▰ Rosalie E (Primus) Sonberg Died May 02, … More Information |
Rosalie E (Primus) Sonberg passed away May 2, 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: May 03, 2004 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Lillian Rokytova Sonberg Died June 28, … More Information |
Lillian Rokytova Sonberg, born November 10, 1922 joined the Lord June 28, 2015 in Abingdon, Maryland. Lillian was 92.
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Obituary: Lillian Rokytova Sonberg was born in Zlin, Czechoslovakia and came to the United States when Bata Shoe constructed its first shoe manufacturing facility in Belcamp, Maryland. This was at a time when Hitler had invaded Czechoslovakia and Lillian was a teenager. As you can imagine, it was an incredibly tough decision to leave her home, her family and friends but the outlook of war and Hitlers atrocities were already known. She and her family agreed the opportunity to leave the country was the best option. Lillian applied and was accepted by Bata to come to the U.S. as a result of her work experience (she was already employed by Bata at their Czech factory), education level, and fluency in both German and Czech languages. Her job functions at Belcamp would include the training of an American work force to produce and assemble shoes using Batas manufacturing processes and machinery. So, in the summer of 1939, Lillian had a 7-day trans-Atlantic Ocean voyage on the ship Bremen, followed by a bus trip from New York City to Belcamp along with other Bata instructors and finally arrived at her new home in the U.S. along the Bush River. As Lillian was one of several single women who came to Belcamp, she lived at a house located on property known as Sophias Dairy. Much of the initial time was spent unpacking, cleaning, and setting up the shoe manufacturing machinery. As a result Lillian contracted pneumonia probably related to the cleaning chemicals and was hospitalized for several weeks at Harford Memorial Hospital. Upon her return to Belcamp, she met her future husband, Henry, who was working with a contractor providing construction and painting services for the Bata facility. As a result of the world turmoil going on with Germany and the ever-changing U.S. politics, Lillian and those Czech individuals who came as instructors were notified in 1940 by the U.S. Department of Immigration they were considered to be in the country illegally and would need to leave. Lillian was scheduled to be transferred to another Bata facility in Haiti. Instead, with the hope that she could remain in the U.S., Henry and Lillian were married. However, the fight to have Lillian become a U.S. citizen took many trips to Washington D.C. and letter writing by Henry to many embassies. The issue was that each country had an annual quota set by the U.S. for the number of persons allowed to become U.S. citizens and Czechoslovakias quota was already met for many years in the future. Finally, in 1944, Canada had availability in their quota so Henry and Lillian, along with son Alex, traveled to Canada, and Lillian reentered the U.S. as a Canadian citizen which allowed her to pursue becoming a legal U.S. citizen. For many years, Henry and Lillian operated a general store in Abingdon which also housed the U.S. post office where Henry was the postmaster. Lillian subsequently applied for and became a postal service employee, serving initially part-time to relieve Henry during his lunch. As the war wound down, and blackouts were lifted, Lillian was able to contact her Czech family and finally return to Zlin to visit them some 10+ years after arriving in the U.S. She continued to regularly visit her Czech family and friends through the early 2000s. In 1966 the small post office that was part of the store had outgrown its location and a new, larger post office was opened in close proximity to the original Abingdon Fire . Lillian and Henry continued to serve the community in the new facility. Because of the growth of the post office and the introduction of supermarkets in nearby communities, a decision to close the general store in 1968 was made. Lillian retired from the postal service as an Assistant Postmaster in the 1970s. Lillian has always loved music and the performing arts from when she attended school in Czechoslovakia. As her sons began attending school, she joined the PTA and began looking for ways in which music and the arts could be further brought into the school system. A series of fortunate events in the 1950s starting with a conversation in the general store by Lillian with a lady by the name of Hazel Minch and resulted in the formation of the School Concerts Committee of Harford of which Lillian became a member in 1958. The Committee modeled itself after the nationwide Young Audiences organization and its goal was to work with school principals and PTAs in the county to provide cultural and performing arts programs to the schools. Lillian worked primarily with Old Post Road Elementary and Edgewood Jr.-Sr. High Schools and eventually became a co-chair for 10 years. In 1978, Lillian was appointed to the Harford Cultural Advisory Board by the Harford Council where she became a coordinator in 1986 for the Artists-in-Education program which was sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council. The Boards purpose was to promote performing and visual arts residencies to allow artists, poets, and musicians to perform at Harford schools. She continued to be involved with these programs into the 1990s. Lillian also served in various positions, including president, for the Harford Symphony Association (HSA) which was active from 1960 – 1986 until the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall opened in Baltimore. During that time, the Association brought the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) to various public performances at some of the larger high school auditoriums in the county. the HSA disbanded, Lillian worked with Harford Community , the BSO, and former members of HSA through the Friends of Classical Music to bring the BSO to the college for an annual performance. Lillian joined Cokesbury United Methodist Church in 1942 and taught or assisted in teaching various school classes for over 40 years. She was also actively involved in the rick-or-treat for Unicef childrens program, the UM camping program, and the Worlds Children Organization where her classes adopted a child from another country. In 1980, when Henry continued... |
▰ Alexander Sonberg, Jr Died March 07, … More Information |
Alexander Sonberg, Jr passed away March 7, 2017 in Joppa, Maryland.
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Obituary: Alexander passed away on , 7, 2017. Alexander was a resident of Joppa, Maryland at the time of passing. Alexander was married to Barbara. |
▰ Alex Sonberg Died March 07, … More Information | Alex Sonberg, born May 25, 1943 died on March 7, 2017 in Joppa, Maryland. Alex was 73. |
▰ Chang Hee Son Died December 20, … More Information | Chang Hee Son, born February 13, 1934 joined the Lord December 20, 2017 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Chang was 83. |
▰ Lionel Somwaru Died April 28, … More Information | Lionel Somwaru, born December 21, 1950 went into the presence of the Lord on April 28, 2017 in Maryland. Lionel was 66. |
▰ Walter Powell Sompayrac Died February 02, … More Information |
Walter Powell Sompayrac, age 62 of Halethorpe, Maryland, passed from this world into the next February 2, 2005. Obituary published: February 03, 2005 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Walter A Sompayrac Died May 01, … More Information |
Walter A Sompayrac passed away May 1, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: May 02, 2008 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Sandra Louise (Hermanson) Sompayrac Died November 11, … More Information |
Sandra Louise (Hermanson) Sompayrac went into the presence of the Lord on November 11, 2003 in Eldersburg, Maryland. Obituary published: November 12, 2003 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Sandra (Hermanson) Sompayrac Died November 11, … More Information |
Sandra (Hermanson) Sompayrac, age 54 of Maryland, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 11, 2003. Obituary published: November 12, 2003 in "LaCrosse Tribune (WI)" |
▰ Ann D Sompayrac Died December 28, … More Information |
Ann D Sompayrac passed away December 28, 1998 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: December 29, 1998 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Patricia Ann Somogyi Died May 11, … More Information |
Patricia Ann Somogyi went into the presence of the Lord on May 11, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: May 12, 2009 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Dorothy O (Grizzle) Somner Died October 18, … More Information |
Dorothy O (Grizzle) Somner, of Maryland, born in Riverside, California, passed from this life on October 18, 2004. Dorothy was 90. Obituary published: October 19, 2004 in "Frederick P" |
▰ Rudolph John Sommerwerck Died October 24, … More Information |
Rudolph John Sommerwerck passed away October 24, 1995 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: October 25, 1995 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Mildred (Fox) Sommerwerck Died April 23, … More Information |
Mildred (Fox) Sommerwerck went into the presence of the Lord on April 23, 2000 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: April 24, 2000 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Elizabeth (Tracy) Sommerwerck Died April 19, … More Information |
Elizabeth (Tracy) Sommerwerck, of Baltimore, Maryland, went into the presence of the Lord on April 19, 2005. Elizabeth was 86. Obituary published: April 20, 2005 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ William Joseph "Joe" Sommerville Died July 31, … More Information |
William Joseph "Joe" Sommerville, of Rohrersville, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2003. William was 66. Obituary published: August 01, 2003 in "Hagerstown M-H (MD)" |
▰ William Joseph "Joe" Sommerville Died July 30, … More Information |
William Joseph "Joe" Sommerville, of Rohrersville, Maryland, went into the presence of the Lord on July 30, 2003. William was 66. Obituary published: July 31, 2003 in "Hagerstown M-H (MD)" |
▰ William D Sommerville Died January 25, … More Information |
William D Sommerville passed away January 25, 1999 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: January 26, 1999 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Warren Marvin Sommerville Died August 26, … More Information |
Warren Marvin Sommerville, age 41 of Crownsville, Maryland, entered eternal life August 26, 1997. Obituary published: August 27, 1997 in "Annap MD Capital" |
▰ Thomas L Sommerville Died April 02, … More Information |
Thomas L Sommerville passed away April 2, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: April 03, 2008 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Rosiebell [Jacobs] Sommerville Died December 20, … More Information |
On December 20, 2005, Rosiebell [Jacobs] Sommerville, 64 of Millersville, Maryland passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: December 21, 2005 in "Annap MD Capital" |
▰ Maureen Della (Ryan) Sommerville Died October 07, … More Information |
Maureen Della (Ryan) Sommerville left this earth on October 7, 2005 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: October 08, 2005 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Mary Louise Leblanc Sommerville Died February 15, … More Information |
Mary Louise Leblanc Sommerville went into the presence of the Lord on February 15, 2015 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Obituary: mary passed away on , 15, 2015. mary was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland at the time of passing. mary was married to Edward. |
▰ James Lathin Sommerville Died March 26, … More Information |
James Lathin Sommerville passed away March 26, 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: March 27, 2003 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Ellsworth Edward Sommerville Died August 29, … More Information |
Ellsworth Edward Sommerville left this earth on August 29, 2007 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Westminster, Maryland. Obituary published: August 30, 2007 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Dora M (Glass) Sommerville Died December 01, … More Information |
Dora M (Glass) Sommerville left this earth on December 1, 2001 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: December 02, 2001 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Collin W Sommerville Died September 21, … More Information |
Collin W Sommerville, age 0 of Hagerstown, Maryland, went to be with his Lord and Savior September 21, 2000. Obituary published: September 22, 2000 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Christine Anna (Klaput) Sommersdorf Died January 07, … More Information |
Christine Anna (Klaput) Sommersdorf, of Maryland, gained her wings on January 7, 2001. Christine was 56. Obituary published: January 08, 2001 in "Frederick P" |
▰ Anna J Sommers-Hollenbaugh Died August 15, … More Information |
Anna J Sommers-Hollenbaugh left this earth on August 15, 2002 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: August 16, 2002 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Karen L Sommers-Arenz Died January 10, … More Information |
Karen L Sommers-Arenz left this earth on January 10, 2005 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: January 11, 2005 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Wilbert G Sommers Died November 09, … More Information | Wilbert G Sommers, born January 20, 1940 went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2016 in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Wilbert was 76. |
▰ Thelma M (Quigley) Sommers Died October 01, … More Information |
Thelma M (Quigley) Sommers went into the presence of the Lord on October 1, 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: October 02, 2001 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Robert T Sommers Died July 29, … More Information |
Robert T Sommers went into the presence of the Lord on July 29, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: July 30, 2008 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Norman H Sommers Died December 17, … More Information | Norman H Sommers, born January 17, 1932 passed from this life on December 17, 2018 in Elkridge, Maryland. NORMAN was 86. |
▰ Norman "Ben" Henry Sommers Died December 17, … More Information |
Norman "Ben" Henry Sommers, born January 17, 1932 went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2018 in Elkridge, Maryland. Norman was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Fern D. Sommers, Linda D. Sommers-poulsen & Her Husband Michael Poulson, Debi Sommers-butler, Late Charlotte, Milton & Alfred, Jack Sommers & His Wife Donna M., Morgan & Kyle, Several Nieces & Nephews |
▰ Mrs Doris M Sommers Died February 13, … More Information | Mrs Doris M Sommers, born August 17, 1930 entered into eternal rest February 13, 2020 in Brentwood, Maryland. Mrs was 89. |
▰ Mr Robert T Sommers Died June 16, … More Information | Mr Robert T Sommers passed away June 16, 2016 in Brentwood, Maryland. |
▰ Marylou (Myers) Sommers Died November 15, … More Information |
Marylou (Myers) Sommers left this earth on November 15, 2006 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: November 16, 2006 in "Baltimore Sun" |
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