Charles Earisman - Obituary

harles “Charlie” Robert Earisman, 79, a 24-year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Lanham, MD died on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Harwood, MD of cancer after a 2 month illness. Born September 23, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Edgar and Dorothy Earisman, he graduated from Coolidge High School in Washington, DC in 1950. While in high school, Charlie was employed at the Washington Post. After graduation, Charlie worked at Darby Printing Company, then the Government Printing Office as a printing specialist, retiring on June 30, 1992. Charlie was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1960. He enjoyed sports, working out, jogging and coin collecting. In addition to his parents, Charlie was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Schweitzer. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Earisman, whom he married in 1954; a son, Michael Earisman of Chester, MD; two daughters, Jayne Gorski of Moorpark, CA and Jill Hayden of Bowie, MD; also survived by a grandson, Justen Gorski of Moorpark, CA. Friends are invited to Charlie’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 10:00am until funeral service begins at 12:00pm. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Charles’ name to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, c/o Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.