Mary Katherine “Kathy” Carvalho
Kathy Carvalho, 75, formerly of Glen Burnie, Md., passed away November 20, 2014, in Sun City Center, Florida.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m., with Father Tony Giannamore officiating.
Kathy was born in Cambridge, Md., to Grafton and Theresa Asplen on May, 22, 1939. She attended Cambridge High School and graduated in 1957. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1961 from the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore. Kathy was elected by her Notre Dame classmates to act as leader for the Sing Song Competition, where her originally composed music was performed. After college, Kathy taught music in the Baltimore City Public School system.
Kathy married fellow teacher Lou Carvalho in 1965 and became a stay-at-home mom after their children were born. She continued to share her love of music by offering private piano lessons to students in her home until she suffered a stroke that left her with aphasia and partial paralysis at the young age of 32. She was determined not to let her disabilities limit her and she accomplished far more than the physician’s initial prognosis. She became a talented quilter and eventually regained her driver’s license. She attended daily Mass at our Lady of Guadalupe and found great comfort in her faith in Jesus Christ.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Grafton and Theresa Asplen; and her devoted husband of 45 years, Manuel Louis “Lou” Carvalho.
Kathy is survived by her brother Fred Asplen of Berea, Ky.; daughter Mary Louise ”Marylou” (Carvalho) Eastin of Gambrills, Md.; son Louis Anthony “Tony” Carvalho of Westminster, Md.; and grandchildren Tyler Starlings (19), Weston Carvalho (19), Julia Carvalho (14) and Nathan Carvalho (9).
The family wishes to express their eternal gratitude to Don and Marlene Frederick for everything they have done for Kathy, the specifics of which are far too numerous to mention. The family also extends their appreciation to the entire staff, fellow residents and friends at The Inn at Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Our Lady of Guadalupe, 16650 U.S. 301, Wimauma, FL 33598 or C.A.R.E., 1528 27th St. S.E., Ruskin, Florida 33570.
Martin Russell “Russ” McPadden
Martin Russell “Russ” McPadden, 76, of Sun City Center, Fla., beloved husband of Diane M. King, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014, at LifePath Hospice.
Russ was born in Schenectady, N.Y., on June 10, 1938, the son of the late Martin Francis and Ellen (Russell) McPadden. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Schenectady, in 1955 and Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y., in 1959 with a degree in Business Administration. At Siena he was President of the ROTC. After graduation, he married Alice C. Brumagim. Their life together began with travel, as Russ served his country, which included service time at Fort Bragg, N.C., and Erlangen, Germany, during the Berlin Crisis. After returning to upstate New York, Russ entered the private sector and began his career with Travelers Insurance Company as a claims adjuster in Schenectady and Cobleskill, N.Y. In 1968, he was promoted to the home office in Hartford, Conn., where he settled in Vernon and raised his family. He spent the next 35 years at Travelers in roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility before retiring in 1995 as a Regional Vice President.
Russ was involved in many political and volunteer activities, including President of Vernon Little League, President of Vernon Elementary PTO, Coach for Little Miss Softball, Corporator at Rockville Bank, Director of Hockanum Valley Community Council, Member of the Vernon Board of Education, Referee for Vernon Basketball League, and Eucharistic Minister at St. Bernard Catholic Church. There wasn’t a sporting event he didn’t enjoy attending.
Russ maintained a second home in Cummaquid, Mass., on Cape Cod, where he attended St. Pius X Catholic Church, played golf at the Bass River and Bayberry golf courses in South Yarmouth, and was a member of the Retired Men’s Club.
In 2003, Russ married Diane M. King, and they relocated to Sun City Center. There he was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly #2533 and Falcon Watch Golf Course. While his health deteriorated in recent years, his spirit and will to regain his strength never wavered. He spent his last years at Homewood Residence Assisted Living Facility in Sun City Center, where he received extraordinarily compassionate care.
Besides his devoted wife Diane, of Sun City Center, he is survived by children Deirdre M. McPadden and her husband David Giller of Willington, Conn.; M. Sean McPadden and his wife Carrie of Fort Worth, Texas; M. Christopher McPadden and his wife Karen of Vernon; and Maura M. Tyszka and her husband Ed, also of Vernon; brother-in-law Ronald Cota and his wife Jean of Sarasota, Fla.; stepson Major Richard A. Marshall of Vernon; grandchildren Kienan and Braeden Giller, McCartie and Carrick McPadden, Patrick and Corinne McPadden, and Alice and Delaney Tyszka; and nephew David Cota.
He was predeceased by wife Alice C. (Brumagim) McPadden in 1997; sister Nancy Cota in 2008; granddaughter Michaela Giller in 1997; and nephew Mark Cota in 2012.
Services took place at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home and St. Bernard Church. Burial with military honors took place at St. Bernard Cemetery in Rockville, Conn.
A memorial Mass will be offered at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd. in Sun City Center, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. All are welcome. Memorial donations can also be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church. For online condolences, please visit: www.suncitycenterfuneralhome.com.
Judy E. Romine
Judy E. Romine, 70, of Ruskin, Fla., formerly of Zanesville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014.
Born in Zanesville on July 20, 1944, Judy was a retired Hillsborough County bus driver.
She was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Mildred Metcalf, brother Daniel Metcalf and brother-in-law Robert Smith.
Surviving are sons David Allen Romine Sr. (Kay) and Shawn Michael Romine; daughter Kimberly (Mickey); grandchildren Donna and Shanna Caudill, David Jr., Brandon and Tiffany Romine, and Kristen Akers; sisters Donna West (Walter) and Virginia Smith; brothers Charles and Millard (Marilyn) Metcalf; sister-in-law Nancy Metcalf; several nieces and nephews; loved ones and many friends.
The family will have a Celebration of Life, led by Pastor Brady, at the Woodland Estates Clubhouse, 602 Woodland Estates Ave. in Ruskin, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, from 2 to 5 p.m.
