Kavanagh

On September 12, 2003, EDWARD P. KAVANAGH, beloved husband of the late Lillian E. (nee Fetsch); devoted father of the late Patricia L. Wellman; dear brother of Jack J. Kavanagh, Sr; loving grandfather of Andrew and Jeffrey Wellman; great-grandfather of Zachary Wellman; father-in-law of Grant Wellman. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. A Catholic prayer service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Frances M. Kavanagh, a retired nurse who had been a captain in a Johns Hopkins medical unit during World War II and was later a revered figure in her church, died of congestive heart failure Tuesday at Manor Care Ruxton. The former Mount Vernon resident was 102. Born Frances Mathilda Cowles in Erie, Pa., and known as Chinky, she won a Kiwanis Club scholarship to the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, where she was a 1929 graduate and did post-graduate work in obstetrics in 1931. She initially lived on Broadway and worked at the hospital and for private patients.

On August 14, 2005, HELEN T. KAVANAGH (nee Miller), beloved wife of the late Joseph Hanley Kavanagh; devoted mother of sons James and his wife Virginia of St. Augustine, FL; Timothy of Baltimore; Michael and his wife Amy of Baltimore; Matthew and his wife Mary of Solon, OH; Robert and his wife Gail of Chandler, AZ; and daughter Mary of Baltimore. Adoring grandmother of Owen and his wife Michelle; Angela and her husband Andrew; Patrick; Daniel; Phylicia; Christopher; and Joseph. Dear sister of Mary Mc Geehan, Raymond Miler, Charles Miller, Robert Miller and the late Margaret Preston, Edward Miller and Paul Miller.

He loved music and playing the guitar, but military service is where Eric Matthew Kavanagh found his calling, family and friends said. "Behind that happy, huggy, gentle guitar player, there was grit and determination," said the Rev. W. Terry Schoener of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park. Dr. Schoener recalled how, even before he went to basic training, he had started running and working out, readying himself for boot camp. Yesterday, friends, family and neighbors mourned the loss of the 20-year-old Army private and Severna Park native who was killed in Baghdad last week.

The combat death of Army Pvt. Eric M. Kavanagh, 20, of Severna Park was confirmed yesterday by the Defense Department. He died in Baghdad on Wednesday when an improvised explosive device detonated near his high-mobility multipurpose vehicle during combat operations, the department said. The location of the soldier's funeral service has been changed. It will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Severna Park.

Frances M. Kavanagh, a retired nurse who had been a captain in a Johns Hopkins medical unit during World War II and was later a revered figure in her church, died of congestive heart failure Tuesday at Manor Care Ruxton. The former Mount Vernon resident was 102. Born Frances Mathilda Cowles in Erie, Pa., and known as Chinky, she won a Kiwanis Club scholarship to the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, where she was a 1929 graduate and did post-graduate work in obstetrics in 1931. She initially lived on Broadway and worked at the hospital and for private patients.

He loved music and playing the guitar, but military service is where Eric Matthew Kavanagh found his calling, family and friends said. "Behind that happy, huggy, gentle guitar player, there was grit and determination," said the Rev. W. Terry Schoener of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park. Dr. Schoener recalled how, even before he went to basic training, he had started running and working out, readying himself for boot camp. Yesterday, friends, family and neighbors mourned the loss of the 20-year-old Army private and Severna Park native who was killed in Baghdad last week.

On April 20, 2004, WILLIAM R.; beloved husband of Margaret Kavanagh Hobbs and the late Marion Hobbs; devoted father of Suzanne Swiss; stepfather of Martin Kavanagh; loving grandfather of Thomas and James Swiss, Kelly Ascenzi, Casey Rose, John and Matthew Kavanagh. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may gather at the MILLER-DIPPEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6415 Belair Road, on Thursday an Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Christian Wake service will be held on Friday, 3:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Annunciation, on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery.

On April 3, 2006, HUNTER TAYLOR LANKFORD; beloved son of Kimmie (nee Kavanagh) and James W. Lankford; devoted grandson of Pat Kavanagh and Kevin J. Kavanagh, Eileen Lankford and the late George Frederick Lankford; Loving great grandson of Jeanne and Bill Chandler. Visiting at the Evans Chapel of Memories, 8800 Harford Road, Parkville, MD on Wednesday, 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Faith Fellowship Church, 4375 Ebenezer Road, Perry Hall on Friday 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery.

The combat death of Army Pvt. Eric M. Kavanagh, 20, of Severna Park was confirmed yesterday by the Defense Department. He died in Baghdad on Wednesday when an improvised explosive device detonated near his high-mobility multipurpose vehicle during combat operations, the department said. The location of the soldier's funeral service has been changed. It will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Severna Park.

Pvt. Eric. M. Kavanagh, 20, of Severna Park, was killed last week while serving in Iraq, according to his family. Private Kavanagh loved music and playing the guitar, said his family, speaking through the Barranco & Sons Severna Park Funeral Home. He was killed Wednesday, and details about his death were not available. The family declined to speak to reporters. Raised in Severna Park, he attended Folger McKinsey Elementary School, Severna Park Middle School and Chesapeake High School.

On April 3, 2006, HUNTER TAYLOR LANKFORD; beloved son of Kimmie (nee Kavanagh) and James W. Lankford; devoted grandson of Pat Kavanagh and Kevin J. Kavanagh, Eileen Lankford and the late George Frederick Lankford; Loving great grandson of Jeanne and Bill Chandler. Visiting at the Evans Chapel of Memories, 8800 Harford Road, Parkville, MD on Wednesday, 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Faith Fellowship Church, 4375 Ebenezer Road, Perry Hall on Friday 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery.

On August 14, 2005, HELEN T. KAVANAGH (nee Miller), beloved wife of the late Joseph Hanley Kavanagh; devoted mother of sons James and his wife Virginia of St. Augustine, FL; Timothy of Baltimore; Michael and his wife Amy of Baltimore; Matthew and his wife Mary of Solon, OH; Robert and his wife Gail of Chandler, AZ; and daughter Mary of Baltimore. Adoring grandmother of Owen and his wife Michelle; Angela and her husband Andrew; Patrick; Daniel; Phylicia; Christopher; and Joseph. Dear sister of Mary Mc Geehan, Raymond Miler, Charles Miller, Robert Miller and the late Margaret Preston, Edward Miller and Paul Miller.

On April 20, 2004, WILLIAM R.; beloved husband of Margaret Kavanagh Hobbs and the late Marion Hobbs; devoted father of Suzanne Swiss; stepfather of Martin Kavanagh; loving grandfather of Thomas and James Swiss, Kelly Ascenzi, Casey Rose, John and Matthew Kavanagh. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may gather at the MILLER-DIPPEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6415 Belair Road, on Thursday an Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Christian Wake service will be held on Friday, 3:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Annunciation, on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery.