Daniel Melvin LeCates, 85

SHARPTOWN, MD - Daniel Melvin LeCates, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He was 85. Mr. LeCates was preceded in death by his first wife; a brother; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor M. LeCates; two step-sons; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister, Evelyn Messick. A Funeral Service was 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Sharptown, Md. The Rev. Jim Penuel officiated. Interment followed in Sharptown Fireman Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 601 Main St., Sharptown, MD 21861; or the Dor-Wic Post, 218 State & Taylor St., Sharptown, MD 21861. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.