Opal Lacey McMillian Trossbach
July 24, 1914 ~ April 7, 2010
Services:
Family will recieve friends on Friday, April 9th, 2010 from 10:00-11:00AM at First Friendship United Methodist Church, Ridge, MD, where services will be held at 11:00AM with Pastor Keith Schukraft officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery, Ridge, MD.
Opal Lacey McMillian Trossbach, 95, of Scotland, MD died April 7, 2010, she was born July 24, 1914 in Pax, WV. She was the daughter of the late Lacey B. McMillian and Minnie Aliff McMillian McNeil. Opal was the loving wife of George D. Trossbach, Sr. of Scotland, MD whom she married on December 5, 1958 in the Arlington Methodist Church an Arlington VA. She is survived by her children George, Jr. (Connie) Trossbach of St. Inigoes, MD and Violet E. Halton of Cottage City, MD; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Bruce (Joan) McNeil of Berlin, MD. Opal was preceded in death by her son Larry Berns Colvin and her son-in-law Joseph Francis Halton, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. The family will receive friends on Friday, April, 9 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the First Friendship United Methodist Church, Ridge, MD, where services will be held at 11:00AM with Pastor Keith Schukraft officiating. Internment will follow at St. Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery, Ridge MD. Contributions in memory of Opal can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Heartfelt sympathy to George and all of Opal’s loved ones. I too, remember her from years ago in Safeway. Always most pleasant to everyone. May she be at peace……”
“To a wonderful aunt. I know your with God now, and the rest of your family. Love you and I’m sure going to miss you! “
“Many years ago I worked with Opal At the Safeway store in Lexington Park. She was a fine lady. Our thoughts and prayer are with the family.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May she now rest in peace. “
“Violet, Jr. & Mr. Trossbach. So sorry to hear of your moms/wife passing. She was one of the kindest ladies I ever met.! May she rest in peace. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very special lady.”
“My fondest childhood memories are of Aunt Opal, Uncle George, Violet and Jr at their farm. For a city slicker, it was bliss. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. I wish I could be with you, but travel logistics just won’t allow it. Aunt Opal, you are loved and will be missed very much. Cindy Bruce”
“A wonderful Aunt. A wonderful sister to her siblings,and a woNderful daughter to Minnie.”
“Deepest sympathy to the family. Opal was such a very kind person. “
“Opal was a Tuesday morning regular at Loffler Senior Activity Center until her health began to fail. We remember her fondly, and send sincere condolences to her family. ~ Staff at Loffler Senior Activity Center”
“Jr,Violet& Mr.Trossbach, So sorry to hear of Opal’s passing.She was a great lady and may she rest in peace.”
“Jr. and family our prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.”
“Jr and family, I am very sorry about the loss of your mother/wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“I worked with Opal at Safeway for many years. So sorry for your loss.”
“I’m sure Opal will be missed by her family and friends. I’m sorry I could not be with you in this time of sorrow but I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I only knew Opal a short time . I knew her from Tuesday morning cards at Loffler”s. Sure will miss her smiling face. My prayers are with the family. Gone but will never be forgotten.”