Joseph Franklin Anthony

Joseph Franklin Anthony of Queenstown, MD died on November 30, 2009 at his home on the same street he was born and lived on his entire life. He was 92 years old. Born in Queenstown, MD on September 5, 1917, Mr. Anthony was the son of the late, Frank P. and Annie Roe Anthony and graduated from Centreville High School, Class of 1934. After graduating he worked for Lane’s Market in Queenstown, MD and in 1935 he went to work for Friel Lumber Company in Queenstown. He married Ann Comegys of Carmichael, MD on June 23, 1951. He retired as office manager of Friel’s in 1987 after 52 years of service. Mr. Anthony was a life member of the Queenstown Lions Club and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He was Queenstown Lions Club’s first recipient of the “Melvin Jones Award”. He was the District 22-B Secretary for Franklin Burris and served as secretary for the Queenstown Lions Club for over 40 years. Mr. Anthony served as a leader of Boy Scout Troop #148 of Queenstown and was proud to have supported 6 young men in obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1998, he was presented the Community Service Award by the Town of Queenstown. His interests included crabbing, boating, playing cards, fishing, bowling and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Anthony is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Comegys Anthony of Queenstown, MD; two daughters, JoAnn A. Powell and her husband, Royden, of Centreville, MD and Jane Anthony of Chestertown, MD; a son, Jeff Anthony and his wife, Susan, of Queenstown, MD; four grandchildren, Nathan Powell and his wife, Robin, J.P. Anthony and his fiancée, Stephanie Weeks, Emily Anthony and Ellen Anthony and her fiancée, Kellen Shepard, all of Centreville, MD; a great-grandchild, C.T. Powell; many nieces and nephews, and special friend of the family, Patty Trossbach of Chestertown, MD. He was predeceased by six siblings. Friends and family may call on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 408 South Liberty Street, Centreville, MD. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 4 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Queenstown. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, Inc., 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617 or the Queenstown Lions Club, P.O. Box 212, Queenstown, MD 21658.

Joseph Franklin Anthony

September 5, 1917 - November 30, 2009