Janice Ruth Combs
Janice Ruth Combs
Janice Ruth Combs
April 5, 1937 ~ September 24, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD, with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Janice Ruth Combs, 77, of Hollywood, MD, formerly from Avenue, MD passed away on September 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Born on April 5, 1937 in Avenue, MD, she was the daughter of the late Cathleen Adell Buckler Lawrence and Clyde Alexander Lawrence. Janice was the loving wife of the late George Lawrence Combs whom she married on April 4, 1964 in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD and who preceded her in death by on March 17, 1987 in Calvert County, MD. Janice is survived by her children; Robert Combs (Elizabeth) of Hollywood, MD, Shirley Trossbach of California, MD, 8 grandchildren; Lauren Combs, Guy Combs, Brandon Chaplin, Samantha Trossbach, Travis Chaplin, Cory Trossbach, Chris Combs, Sarah Combs, 1 great grandchild Luna Grace Pagan; her sister Catherine Ludwig (Paul) of Leonardtown, MD, sister in law Barbara Lawrence. and lifetime friend Betty Farrell. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Clyde Lawrence. Janice graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1955 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD, where she was a worked as a homemaker. Janice loved bingo and she was a crochet artist in Cecil’s Old Mill, Great Mills, MD, selling her items she made. She also was a member of the Art Association of Cecil’s Mill in Great Mills, MD.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD, with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Robert Combs, Guy Combs, Brandon Chaplin, Travis Chaplin, Cory Trossbach, and Chris Combs. Honorary Pallbearers; Lauren Combs, Samantha Trossbach, Sarah Combs, and Jordan Knott. Contributions may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636, and/or the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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April 5, 1937 ~ September 24, 2014
Janice Ruth Combs, 77, of Hollywood, MD, formerly from Avenue, MD passed away on September 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Born on April 5, 1937 in Avenue, MD, she was the daughter of the late Cathleen Adell Buckler Lawrence and Clyde Alexander Lawrence. Janice was the loving wife of the late George Lawrence Combs whom she married on April 4, 1964 in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD and who preceded her in death by on March 17, 1987 in Calvert County, MD. Janice is survived by her children; Robert Combs (Elizabeth) of Hollywood, MD, Shirley Trossbach of California, MD, 8 grandchildren; Lauren Combs, Guy Combs, Brandon Chaplin, Samantha Trossbach, Travis Chaplin, Cory Trossbach, Chris Combs, Sarah Combs, 1 great grandchild Luna Grace Pagan; her sister Catherine Ludwig (Paul) of Leonardtown, MD, sister in law Barbara Lawrence. and lifetime friend Betty Farrell. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Clyde Lawrence. Janice graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1955 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD, where she was a worked as a homemaker. Janice loved bingo and she was a crochet artist in Cecil’s Old Mill, Great Mills, MD, selling her items she made. She also was a member of the Art Association of Cecil’s Mill in Great Mills, MD.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD, with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Robert Combs, Guy Combs, Brandon Chaplin, Travis Chaplin, Cory Trossbach, and Chris Combs. Honorary Pallbearers; Lauren Combs, Samantha Trossbach, Sarah Combs, and Jordan Knott. Contributions may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636, and/or the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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April 5, 1937 ~ September 24, 2014
Janice Ruth Combs, 77, of Hollywood, MD, formerly from Avenue, MD passed away on September 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Born on April 5, 1937 in Avenue, MD, she was the daughter of the late Cathleen Adell Buckler Lawrence and Clyde Alexander Lawrence. Janice was the loving wife of the late George Lawrence Combs whom she married on April 4, 1964 in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD and who preceded her in death by on March 17, 1987 in Calvert County, MD. Janice is survived by her children; Robert Combs (Elizabeth) of Hollywood, MD, Shirley Trossbach of California, MD, 8 grandchildren; Lauren Combs, Guy Combs, Brandon Chaplin, Samantha Trossbach, Travis Chaplin, Cory Trossbach, Chris Combs, Sarah Combs, 1 great grandchild Luna Grace Pagan; her sister Catherine Ludwig (Paul) of Leonardtown, MD, sister in law Barbara Lawrence. and lifetime friend Betty Farrell. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Clyde Lawrence. Janice graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1955 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD, where she was a worked as a homemaker. Janice loved bingo and she was a crochet artist in Cecil’s Old Mill, Great Mills, MD, selling her items she made. She also was a member of the Art Association of Cecil’s Mill in Great Mills, MD.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD, with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Robert Combs, Guy Combs, Brandon Chaplin, Travis Chaplin, Cory Trossbach, and Chris Combs. Honorary Pallbearers; Lauren Combs, Samantha Trossbach, Sarah Combs, and Jordan Knott. Contributions may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636, and/or the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Sorry to hear of Janice’s passing. Our prayer’s and thought’s are with you Shirley and Family. May she rest in peace..”
“Robert & Family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. As much a it hurts to say goodbye, I am sure that she has been reunited with your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & the entire family during this difficult time. We are only phone call away if you need anything.”
“Momma, Luv U & will miss U… I know Ur in a better place cuz Ur @ peace… I know Daddy met U @ the pearly gates when God took U from us… Soar the heavenly skies w/Daddy, Ur parents & Uncle Eddie…”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Janice Combs. She was the sweetest and most thoughtful woman. I have a lot of fond memories of her and will hold them dear to my heart. May she rest in peace. “
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I knew Janice from Cecil’s Mill and she always had a smile on her face. She was a grand lady and she surely will be missed”
“”To The Family Of Janice” Just think of the wondeful time that she had when she to with Good Lord. I know that all of Girls that worked with Janice at the Ben Franklin Store was glad to see here. Just think that Janice, Jenny, Kitty and so many others was glad to see here. Just remember that Death leaves a broken heart but all of the wonderful memories will last a life time.”
“I am very sorry to hear that Mrs. Janice passed away The world gained another Angel she was one of the Sweetest little ladies that I have ever met She was fun to work with at Cecil’s Old Mill She made many little girls very happy with all the Dolls that she made she will be truly missed. we will see each other again on the other side keep your crochet needle with you so you can make many more dolls for all the little angels in heaven “
“To the family., Janice I will always remember as women with a great sense of humor and fun.. She was a joy to be with. I will miss her at bingo as we always had time to talk about our cousins and keep up to date on family news. I will pray for you cousin and will always remember you. Prayers and condolences to the family.”
“Very sorry to hear of Janice’s passing. May she rest in the glory of God. The family is in our prayers. Rhonda Goldsborough & Glenda Marsh”
“Shirly and family, Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. May she rest in peace.”
“I worked at the old Ben Franklin Store in Leonardtown. with Janice, sang at her wedding, and I used to LOVE watching her jiggerbug at the local Youth Club dances. She was really great at that dance! I will always think of her with great fondness. She was little, but, she had a big heart. “
“Shirley and To The Family, We are so sorry to hear the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your Family at this most difficult time.”
“Robbie,Shirley & Family. We are sadden to learn of Janice’s passing. She was a wonderful, caring and hard working lady. She will truly be missed by all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“ROBERT,SHIRLEY & FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JANICES’ PASSING. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A GOOD WOMAN. I ENJOYED WORKING WITH HER AT BEN FRANKLIN. SHE WAS SO TINY SHE HAD TO USE A STEP STOOL TO FILL HER COUNTER. REST IN PEACE.”
“Maw Maw we will miss you! Your in a better place now. Just keep looking down on your family & friends. We love you! -Samijo”
“So sorry to hear of Janice’s passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I met Janice a long time ago and i will miss her a lot. But i Know she is in a better place, with her husband. God Bless all the family and may they all remember the good times they had with her.”
“My thoughts & prayers to the family. I remember the good times we had at at St. Mary’s Academy. Peggy Schlosser “
“To the family of Janice, may she rest in peace. So sorry to hear of her passing. We all have great memories of Janice, one she didn’t go no where without her crochet needle, and that she was a nice,big heart lady, nice to be around her.”
“Janice was one of the sweetest, dearest ladies I have known. No matter the hardships she faced, she told me she counted her blessings. Always smiling, we will certainly miss her. My prayers are with her and for her family”
“To Janice’s Family, Janice was a wonderful friend and a beautiful lady. I enjoyed working with her at the Ben Franklin Store. May god grant Janice eternal rest and may her family hearts be consoled during this difficult time. God Bless you all.”
“So sorry for your loss she was a sweet Lady May she rest in peace in the Lords arms”
“We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Momma. Remember the precious times you spent together to help get through this sorrowful time.”
“I am so sorry for your loss and may God grant you the peace to know that she is now in his carring hands.”
“My thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Janice’s family and friends. I loved seeing her smile what her latest crochet project was when I went into the Mill. RIP”
“My sincere sympathy goes out to the family. Janice was the sweetest little lady I ever knew. With the biggest heart and the sweetest soul. She will be truly missed at the Mill, I always enjoyed working with her.”
“Shirley and family, we were sorry to learn that your Mom had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Son and Elaine Wood”
“”So sorry for your loss””
“Are thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. Wish we could be there in person to give you our support. We miss you & send our love.”
“To all of Janice’s Family, We never saw Janice without her smile- always asking about our family. She was a sweet and gentle lady. May she rest in peace.”
“Shirley and family, I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Peace be with you all at this difficult time in your lives.”
“So sorry to hear about Janices’ Death. God bless all the family.”
“Janice and I go way back working at Cecil’s Old Mill together. Sometimes I would take her to church afterward and we’d get to chat even more. She was a sweet lady whose beautiful crocheted doilies are all over my home for me to remember her by. My sincere sympathies for all the family. I’m sure she went straight up to heaven. I’ll miss seeing her. Paula Coxon”
“Robert, Lauren, Chris and Luna, You have lost a Mother, a Grandmother and a Great Grandmother; the world has lost one of the kindest souls that I was ever given the pleasure to know. I am grateful for the little time that I spent with Janice over the years, she was a beautiful person with an infectious smile. You know that you have a special Angel now who will watch over you always. Be at peace, because she finally is. “
“Shirley and Family—I am sorry for loss of your mom. Her Memomry will live on in everything that she has taught and given you! “
“Robert, I am very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.”
“Know to us as “Miss Janice” at Cecil’s Old Mill, she was such a joy to spend time with and to see the excitement and joy each time she sold a crocheted towel or doll, or was just searching her stash for another pattern to make. She shared many stories of her time in St. Mary’s Co. and all the blessings she had been given with me and others and we loved hearing all of them. We will all miss her wonderful smile, her loving and kind heart and her zest for life. Thoughts and prayers to her family during this time. She was surely an angel and will be missed. “
“Mom, I love u so much, u did so much for me and I will always remember u. I miss u so much already and I allways will. I know u will be looking down on me and I will make u proud. I love u “
“We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Combs passing. She was a very kind lady. I feel that she loved her time at the Mill.”
“For such a little lady she had the biggest heart and smile. All my love and prayers to GUY Sammy Joe Cory. You all know you were loved very much by your Grandma May she rest in Peace. Love Aunt Ginger Uncle Kenny and girls.”
“Robert and Shirley we will miss our Aunt Janice. May God be with you through this difficult time. I will miss her and my thoughts are with you both and your Families. Your cousin Tim & Nancy Bennett”
“Shirley and Family: I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. “
“Rob, Shirley and Family, So very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. “
“Shirley and Family, Sorry for your loss! Prayers at this sad time.”
“Robbie,Shirley and family. We have all lost a beautiful soul and it was my fortune to know Janice. I am sorry that I will not be with you for the services as I am away. My love to you all. Katherine Major”
“Janice, you were one of the most kind and gentle ladies I have ever known and loved speaking with you. I know you loved my little Samantha and pretty much everyone in general. We will miss you. Jesus has a special place for you I am sure. I am so sorry I cannot attend any services as I just got back from a long trip today. You will be in my prayers and please ask Jesus to pray for me and my family.”
“Our heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of Janice. She was always such a sweet lady! So kind and very special. We will miss her. May you find comfort and may she rest in peace. “
“Guy, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother passing, I was away at that time. I know you took real good care of her. Just keep the good memories in your hear “
“Robbie and Shirley and family – I just learned of your mother’s passing. I ran into her often at Bingo and St. John’s. She always seemed to recognize me, gave me a smile, and always spoke. She was a sweet lady. Thinking of you all.”