Arthur Heinrich Gerhard Scharfenstein, 82, of Hollywood, MD died on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Hospice House of St. Mary's, Callaway, MD. Born on August 15, 1929, in Germany, he was the son of the late Heinrich Scharfenstein and Ida Knipper Scharfenstein.

Mr. Scharfenstein moved to St. Mary's County in 2002 from Arlington, Virginia. He was a retired carpenter. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his daughter and her family.

In addition to his wife, Katharina Henrietta Scharfenstein, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karin and Marco Paz , of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by three loving grandchildren, Terersa, Sabrina, and Alejandro Paz.

All services are private.

In Mr. Scharfenstein's honor and memory, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 624, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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