Summer City (Calvert County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Summer City ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Summer City. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on March 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on February 4, 1957 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Alexandria is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Arlington National Cemetery
Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 5, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on July 28, 1958 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Arlington National Cemetery
Michele Lee Henson (Actress)
- She was born in Annapolis (MD) on February 26, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on November 21, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michele Lee Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Grandview Cemetery
Norman Myers 'Chubby' Chaney (Actor)
- He was born in Cambridge (MD) on October 18, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on May 29, 1936 (a Friday).
- Cambridge is located in Dorchester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 21.
- He is buried at Baltimore Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Myers 'Chubby' Chaney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Baltimore Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Baltimore Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Baltimore Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Baltimore Cemetery
John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Green - Wood Cemetery
Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- He was born in Britton (OK) on January 1, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on June 19, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Britton is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to United States Naval Academy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Mac 'The Knife' Foster (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on June 27, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Fresno (CA) on July 19, 2010 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, which is located in Merced County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mac 'The Knife' Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
Dashiell Hammett (Author)
- Full name: Samuel Dashiell Hammett
- He was born in Great Mills (MD) on May 27, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Lenox Hill (NY) on January 10, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Great Mills is located in Saint Mary's County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Lenox Hill is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dashiell Hammett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Arlington National Cemetery
Shirley Valerie Horn (Musician)
- She was born in Washington, DC on May 1, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Cheverly (MD) on October 20, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cheverly is located in Prince George's County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Valerie Horn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson (Singer)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on June 11, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Capitol Heights (MD) on January 16, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County, Iowa.
- Capitol Heights is located in Prince George's County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Resurrection Cemetery
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located in Orange County, New York.
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Trinity Memorial Gardens
Bristol Robotham 'Bris' Lord (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (PA) on September 21, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Prince Frederick (MD) on November 13, 1964 (a Friday).
- Upland is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Prince Frederick is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Summer City. Both communities are located in Calvert County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lawn Croft Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bristol Robotham 'Bris' Lord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lawn Croft Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lawn Croft Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Lawn Croft Cemetery
Shelley Isabel Mann (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born somewhere in New York (we don't have a specific location) on October 15, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on March 24, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Thornrose Cemetery, which is located in Staunton City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shelley Isabel Mann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Thornrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Thornrose Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Thornrose Cemetery
Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mitchellville (MD) in 1860 and died in Baltimore (MD) on July 29, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Mitchellville is located in Prince George's County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- He is buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the north of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd (Physician)
- He was born on December 20, 1833 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on January 10, 1883 (a Wednesday).
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd<1>
Floyd Roger Myers, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Washington, DC on August 17, 1983 (a Wednesday) and died in Upper Marlboro (MD) on October 29, 2025 (a Wednesday).
- Upper Marlboro is located in Prince George's County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Floyd Roger Myers, Jr.<1>
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Willard Scott (Weather personality, actor, author)
- Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
Barry Shetrone (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on July 6, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Bowie (MD) on July 18, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Bowie is located in Prince George's County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barry Shetrone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Alexandria is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest of Summer City. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Arlington National Cemetery
Thorne Smith (Author)
- He was born in Annapolis (MD) on March 27, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 21, 1934 (a Thursday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Summer City (which is located in Calvert County).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thorne Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Summer City to Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.