Elizabeth Ann Seton

Jan. 4--1821: The first native-born American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, died in Emmitsburg. 1896: Utah was admitted as the 45th state.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is hosting its annual National Memorial Service in Emmitsburg on Sunday from 10 a.m. to about noon. This year, 81 fallen firefighters from across the country being honored. The foundation is providing web streaming of the service, which can be accessed here. On Saturday, despite the shutdown of the federal government, family members of fallen firefighters were able to visit the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg.

Because of an editing error, some editions yesterday incorrectly identified John Neumann as the first American saint. He was the first American male saint. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native-born American saint.The Sun regrets the error.

On Saturday, May 10, 2008, CAMERON KENNEDY DIAMOND, "Cami" age 8, of Crofton, MD. Amazing daughter of Carol and B.J, Diamond; loving sister of Amanda and Julia Diamond; sweet granddaughter of Sue Kennedy, J. Bradley Kennedy and Patti and the late Bert Diamond; also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends at the family owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Highway (Route 3 South), Bowie, MD, on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5-9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008, 1:30 P.M., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. Interment private.

On July 21, 2007, MAUREEN THOMAS. Funeral service will be held in the sanctuary of Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. Family hour 10 to 11 A.M. Service will follow. Interment Crownsville Veterans Cemetery.

On January 25, 2006 PATRICK JOSEPH "PAT" RUBILOTTA, of Crofton, MD beloved husband of Dorothy Todd Rubilotta; loving father of Diane White, Robert, and Raymond Rubilotta; brother of Beatrice Gilmartin. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rt. 3-South) Bowie, MD on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

SISTER MARGARET WOLF, daughter of the late Henry W. and Magdalen H. Helen (nee Nassner) and sisters Helen Leimbach, Elizabeth Kutilek, Bertha Bennett and Constance Meyers. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 22 from the Basilica of The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at Emmitsburg. Friends may call from 2 to 9 P.M. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Emmitsburg, MD.

On Friday, February 14, 2003, CARL FRANCIS PARA of Crofton, MD; husband of Joan A. Para; father of Christopher Carl, Drew Howard and the late Brian J. Para; son of Walter Para and the late Veronica Para; brother of Walter J. Para. Friends received at the EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 16000 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD on Wednesday from 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M., Thursday, February 20, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crofton, MD. Interment private.

On September 8, 2004 of Silver Spring, MD loving son of John J. and Catherine R. Heisler; nephew of Ronald and Rita Saraceni; cousin of Ron and Joy. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sidney Kimmel Foundation, 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410. Arrangements by Beall Funeral Home, Bowie, MD.

Aug. 28 1609 Henry Hudson discovered Delaware Bay. 1774 Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint, was born in New York City.

On July 21, 2007, MAUREEN THOMAS. Funeral service will be held in the sanctuary of Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. Family hour 10 to 11 A.M. Service will follow. Interment Crownsville Veterans Cemetery.

Suddenly, on September 23, 2006, of Berkeley Springs, WV, formerly of Crofton, MD; PETER JOHN GLAMP, beloved husband of Kelly L. Castro-Glamp; father of Lindsey M., Zachary T., and the late Avin Mackenzie Glamp, Kevin L., Kathy, and Jennifer Castro; dear son of Walter and Eileen Glamp; brother of Mary Beth Miskelly, Philip and Patrick Glamp and the late Paul J. Glamp. Family and friends may call at the Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Highway (Route 3 South), Bowie, MD on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 11 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

SISTER MARGARET WOLF, daughter of the late Henry W. and Magdalen H. Helen (nee Nassner) and sisters Helen Leimbach, Elizabeth Kutilek, Bertha Bennett and Constance Meyers. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 22 from the Basilica of The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at Emmitsburg. Friends may call from 2 to 9 P.M. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Emmitsburg, MD.

On January 25, 2006 PATRICK JOSEPH "PAT" RUBILOTTA, of Crofton, MD beloved husband of Dorothy Todd Rubilotta; loving father of Diane White, Robert, and Raymond Rubilotta; brother of Beatrice Gilmartin. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rt. 3-South) Bowie, MD on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.