Joseph Bernard J.B. "Sonny" Trossbach, Sr., 71 of Dameron, MD passed away on December 30, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born June 20, 1938 in Dameron, MD he was the son of the late Bernard E. and Nettie L. Trossbach.

Mr. Trossbach was a life long St. Mary's County resident and a life member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Sonny was a farmer; he was also a member of the St. Mary's County Farm Bureau and Knights of Columbus #2065, St. Michael's Council.

Sonny is survived by his wife Rita C. Trossbach of Dameron, MD, sons; Joseph "Sonny, Jr." (Nikki)Trossbach, of Dameron, MD and Thomas "Tom" (Abby) Trossbach of Dameron, MD also survived by his grandchildren; Tessie, J.C., Mary and Travis Trossbach.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with prayers recited at 4 p.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Father Lee Fangmeyer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers are; J.C. Trossbach, Tom "Charlie" Bradburn, Ricky Long, Chuck Marmor, J.D. Biscoe and John Kovich.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's School Fund, P.O. Box 429, Ridge, MD 20680 and/or Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.