Doris Birely Kepner, 89, of Leonardtown, MD and previously of Blue Ridge Summit, PA, passed away on February 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Nursing Center.

Born August 22, 1920 in Sabillasville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marvin F. Birley and Alice V. (Moser) Birely.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Kepner was preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Kepner, and her siblings, Mary Barton, Ethel Zimmerman, Harold Birely, Helen DeLawler, Eleanor Birely, Raymond Birely, and Donald Birely.

She is survived by her son Thomas Kepner and his wife Jeannette of Park Hall, MD.

Private services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.