The Lodge regrets to announce the passing of Sandra Speights of New York on April 13th. Sandra Speights is the mother of Officer Rodney Speights of the Mobile Crisis Team/Threat Management Team. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 20th in New York City. Please keep the Speights family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
The Lodgeregrets to announce the passing of Dr. James Crosby Lawlor (Sheamus) of Sanibel Florida on 4/13/19. Dr. Lawlor is the father of Detective Sean Lawlor of the Criminal Investigations Bureau – Warrant Apprehension Task Force. Dr. Lawlor is a retired professor from Towson University where he taught for 30 years. Dr. Lawlor also held the position of the Chairman of Secondary Education at Towson University. Please keep the Lawlor family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. There will be no public services.
On March 31, 2019, Timothy Patrick Conway, beloved husband of the late Theresa Conway. Devoted father to Darlene Chance and husband Lee, and the late Chester Anyszek. Loving grandfather to Rene Lawrence, Zachary Trawinski, Crystal Anyszek. Cherished great grandfather to the late Kyle Trawinski, Adam Lawrence, Olivia Lawrence, and Baileigh Hall. Dear brother to Dennis Conway, Terry Conway, the late Kathleen Norris, and Joanne Maccubbin. Also survived by 6 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the family owned and operated CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, 7110 Sollers Point Road, on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A funeral service to celebrate Timothy life will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM from the Funeral Home. Interment following the service will be at St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.connellyfuneralhomeofdundalk.com.
It is with deep sympathy the lodge announces the passing of Mrs. Olga Thompson, Grandmother of Officer Dava Morris #5986. Mrs. Thompson passed on March 30th, 2019 at the age of 98. Officer Morris advised that there will be a private service held for the family. Please join Precinct 9 in keeping Officer Morris and her family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
With sadness, the Lodge regrets to announce the death of Mr. Ronald Bradley who passed away on April 1, 2019. Mr. Ronald Bradley was the father of Officer Jennifer Bradley #3840, assigned to Precinct 4 shift 1. Jennifer advised her father’s wishes were he did not want a public service. Please keep Jennifer and her family in your thoughts.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William A. Lally. Sr, beloved father to Lt. William Lally of the Tactical Unit. William Lally Sr. passed away on 03/26/19 while in hospice with his family at his side.
There will be no viewing and the service will be private in West Virginia. Please keep the Lally family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
James H. Geibel, age 70, passed away in Somerville, Alabama on Saturday, March 23, 2019. A Chicago native, Jim led a life of service. During his early professional life as a member of the U.S. Army, Jim served at Ft. Holabird’s U.S. Army Intelligence School in Baltimore, Maryland. He followed this military service with a long career as a police officer when, after a time with the Norristown, Pennsylvania Police Department, he returned to the Baltimore area and served with the Baltimore County Police Department for twenty years. He retired from the police force as Baltimore County’s senior Hazardous Devices Technician. Following his career as a police officer, Jim joined the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms as a Program Analyst/Hazardous Devices Technician. He retired from government service in 2016.
Jim was passionate about military ordnance and explosives and was considered to be an expert in the field by colleagues around the world. He enjoyed reading, keeping in contact with friends and family online, mowing the lawn on his tractor, and tinkering with his many toys and collectibles.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Andrea C. Geibel (née Dorn); his son James H. Geibel, II, his wife Katherine, and their two children Samuel and Emily; his daughter Lisa C. Geibel; his sister Marnette C. Cramer; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was the loving son of the late Henry J. Geibel VIII and Melba C. Geibel (née Soderlind); and brother of the late Henry J. Geibel IX.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bomb Technician Memorial Foundation, http://www.bombtechmemorial.org/donate/ or the International Association of Bomb Technicians’ Rachel Project (Beeping Egg Program), https://www.iabti.org/beeping-eggs/. A small graveside memorial will be held for friends and family at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Dundalk, Maryland on a date to be determined.
The Lodge regretfully announces the passing of Deacon Emanuel M. Brown, uncle to Sergeant Cynthia Jackson-Boothe.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Viewing- Tuesday 3/26/2019 4pm-8pm at First Mt Olive Freewill Baptist Church 618 North Hammonds Ferry Rd.
Linthicum, MD 21090
Funeral Services- Wednesday 3/27/2019 Wake will be from 10am until 11am and the funeral services will follow at
Moriah Baptist Church 2201 Garrison Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21216
The Lodge to announce the death of John “Terry” Watnoski, father of Officer T.J. Watnoski. Mr. Watnoski passed away on Sunday, the 17th of March. We ask that you please keep the Watnoski family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
VIEWING:
Duda-Ruck Funeral Home 7922 Wise Ave. Baltimore, MD 21222 Wednesday- March 20, 2019 1:00 PM- 8:00 PM
FUNERAL:
Duda-Ruck Funeral Home 7922 Wise Ave. Baltimore, MD 21222 Thursday- March 21, 2019 11:00 AM
Peacefully on March 13, 2019 ADRIAN HUGHES, IV; beloved husband of 48 years to Deborah A. Hughes, cherished father of Rebecca M. Hughes and her husband, David A. Smith and Adrian Hughes, V and his wife Lindsay; dear brother of Mary Elizabeth Becker and her late husband Paul; adoring grandfather of Caroline, Natalie and soon to be granddaughter #3. Also survived by Josephine and Russell.
The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, MD 21093 on Sunday, 2-4 & 6-8pm. A Celebration of Adrian’s life will be held in the funeral home on Monday, March 18 at 11am. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged in Adrian’s name to the Smithsonian Institution, please visit www.si.edu.
The Lodge regrets to announce that on March 11, 2019 B. Lorraine Horton Passed away. Mrs. Horton was the mother-in-law of Detective Carla Horton and mother to Carla’s husband Eric. Please keep Carla and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Arrangements have been made and are as follows:
Viewing: March 14, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm McComas Funeral Home 50 W Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014
Funeral: March 15, 2019 at 10 am
Service: McComas Funeral Home, 50 W Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014
Cemetery: Bel Air Memorial Gardens, 809 Rock Spring Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Past FOP Lodge #4, President Bruce Joseph Pfarr, on March 4, 2019. He served the membership as President from April 1974- November 1974. In 1962, Bruce enrolled in the Baltimore County Police Academy and served as an officer and later a detective with the Baltimore County Police Department for 20 years. He was honored to be elected as President of Lodge 4 Fraternal Order of Police in 1974.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Moosehaven Chapel on March 25, 2019 at 1 PM.
Memorials may be directed to Moose Charities, 155 S International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539
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The Lodge regrets to announce the death of Gary John Barber who passed away on March 4th 2019. Gary Barber was the loving father to Corporal Greg Barber of the Precinct 9 Traffic Team, Detective Danielle Barber of C.I.B Burglary, and the cousin of Officer Sean Beckman of the Parkville Traffic Team.
Funeral Arrangements:
Friends may gather at Evan’s Funeral Chapel located at 8800 Harford Road in Parkville. Viewing: 1500-1700 hours and 1900-2100 hours on 03/06/2019
A funeral service will also be held on 03/06/2019 at 2000 hours. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gary Barber’s name to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Please keep the Barber family in your prayers during this difficult time.
With sadness, the Lodge regrets to announce the passing of Mary Carol Leimbach, mother of Detective Steve Leimbach #3672 on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Mrs. Leimbach was 83 years old and will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be planned in the spring. Please keep the Leimbach family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Lodge regrets to announce the passing of William L. Denny, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland who passed away on March 1, 2019.
William L. Denny was the grandfather of Officer Matthew Denny #4338 (assigned to Aviation) and his wife Jen Denny #4715 (assigned to Parkville Precinct 8).
A viewing will be held Thursday, March 07, 2019, 12:00PM – 1:00PM and will be followed by a service at 1:00PM: McComas Funeral Home
1317 Cokesbury Road Abingdon, Maryland 21009