On November 8, 2002 RICHARD WARREN SR., beloved husband of Sylvia Annette Carter (nee Jearmon); devoted father of Richard Warren Carter Jr., Kevin Iran Carter, Melissa Annette Carter and Christopher Ian Carter; devoted brother of Victor D. Carter, Wayne A. Carter and Roger E. Carter. Also survived by eleven grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale) on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Mr. Carter will lie in state at The Cedonia Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses on Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. the Funeral Hour. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Garrison Forest. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/10/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Dechowitz, Fred L.
On November 11, 2002, FRED L. DECHOWITZ; beloved husband of Betty Dechowitz (nee Heller); beloved father of Cary Dechowitz of San Francisco, CA, Rory Dechowitz of Baltimore, Mark Dechowitz of Baltimore and Dr. Brian Dechowitz of Harrisburg, PA; devoted father-in-law of Robin Dechowitz, Glenda Dechowitz and the late Diana Dechowtiz; devoted brother of Ruth Dechowitz Stein; loving grandfather of Brett, Kelly, Jared, Erin, Rachel, Erica and Chad Dechowitz. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane on Thursday, November 14 at 3 P.M. Interment Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Jake Gittlen Cancer Fund, 4311 Hillsdale Rd., Harrisburg, PA (17112) or the charity of your choice. Shiva Services will be held Thursday evening, November 14, 2002 at 7 PM at Beth El Synagogue, 8101 Park Heights Avenue (21208) then continuing on Friday f at 5 Trotters Court, Apt T3 (21208) (Annen Woods). 14. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Dille, William
On November 11, 2002, WILLIAM DILLE, beloved husband of the late Rachael A. and Elizabeth C. Dille. Survived by five step-children, 19 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Service will be held at family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York road (beltway exit 26A), on Thursday, November 14 at 10 A.M. Interment will follow in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Wednesday, 6 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Dippery, Ruth Helen
On November 10, 2002, RUTH HELEN DIPPERY, loving wife of the late Charles Dippery and sister to the late Howard C. Eyth. She is survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy S. Eyth of Berlin, Germany, brother-in-law and wife Earl Dippery, niece Rosemary Orendorff, nephews Howard C. Dippery, W.M. Earl Dippery and Brian A. Dippery. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 9:30 A.M. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 North Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Inurnment at 11:30 A.M. at Meadowridge Memorial Gardens, Elkridge, MD. Arrangements by Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A., Annapolis, Maryland. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Dougherty, Dennis
Suddenly on November 11, 2002, DENNIS J., beloved husband of Debbie Dougherty (nee Pleiss) loving father of Katelynn, Kelly and Karlie Dougherty, devoted son of the late Jack and Genevieve Dougherty, devoted brother of Jay Dougherty, Jeannie Kidwell, Rosemary Dougherty and Catherine Peterson. A Vigil Services will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc., Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Thursday at 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Friday at 11 AM. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21286. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Doyle, Michael
On November 12, 2002, MICHAEL A., of Ellicott City, beloved son of Anthony E. Doyle, Jr. and Mary Ellen Doyle (nee Lancelotta); loving brother of Mark Doyle; stepbrother of Rich, Matthew, Andrew, and Zachary Regan; dear grandson of Elizabeth Lancelotta; stepson of Pat Regan; brother-in-law of Peggy Doyle; loving uncle of Mark Doyle, II; and godfather of Rafael Lancelotta and Amanda Gretz. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday at the Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., on Thursday and Friday. A Christian Wake service will be held at 7:30 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Howard County, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, suite 433, Columbia, MD 21045; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, MD Chapter, 10616 Beaver Dam Road, S-6, Hunt Valley, MD 21030; or to Lung Transplant Research Fund, UNC Medical Foundation, c/o Tom Egan, 108 Burnett-Wohmack Building, CB 7065, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7065. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Edukat, Michael G.
On November 11, 2002, MICHAEL GUSTAVE, beloved son of Harold A. and Josephine M. Ridge (nee Fiorino) and the late Gustave J. Edukat, devoted father of Lauren Edukat and Julie Thalis, dear brother of Diana M. Brooks and Ellen Meckel. Friends may call at the Sterling-Ashton-Schwab Funeral Home Inc., 736 Edmondson Avenue ( mile west of beltway exit 14) on Wednesday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City, MD. on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment in New Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the American Heart Association Memorial Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Epps, Ada F.
On November 10, 2002, ADA F. EPPS. Devoted cousin of Velma Wilkerson. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Betts Funeral Home, 1129 N. Caroline street, on Wednesday, 1 to 7 P.M. Mrs. Epps will lie in state on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline street, where family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 A.M. Funeral Services to follow. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Farmer, Rose A.
On November 11, 2002 ROSE A. FARMER (nee Calo) devoted mother of Lisa and Brian Farmer; beloved daughter of Patricia M. Pennacchia and her husband Tony and the late Russell R. Calo; dear sister of Russell Calo and his wife Denise, Michael Calo and his wife Renee, Patrick Calo and his wife Patricia and Lori Calo and her friend Fred Stiegerwald; loving granddaughter of Margaret Speranzella and beloved fiancee of Gregory Lusco. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ursula Church on Friday 9 a.m. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Flax, Charles Edward
On November 10, 2002, CHARLES EDWARD loving husband of Marjorie Flax (nee Ross) beloved father of Ellen J., and Dr. Jay Lippman of Baltimore, MD, Marilyn S. Flax of Baltimore, MD, beloved stepfather of Bonnie Jean Wolfe of Severna Park, MD, James Cope of Springfield, VA, and Gregory Cope of Willards, MD, beloved brother of Mickey Bliden of FL and the late Donald Flax, loving grandfather of Rachel Iris Lippman, Avi and Elina Flax and Reuben Cohen. Funeral Services and Interment were held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road on Tuesday, November 12. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, 101 W. Mt. Royal Avenue, (21201). In mourning at (Stevenson Village) 3203 Old Post Drive, Apt 5, (21208). Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC. 12. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Gakenheimer, Herbert E.
On November 11, 2002, HERBERT E. GAKENHEIMER, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Schaeffer); devoted father of John H. Gakenheimer and his wife Christine; loving grandfather to Bradley and Lindsey. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson avenue (1 mile west of beltway exit 14), on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services on Saturday at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, Charlestown, with Viewing half hour prior to Service. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Christ Lutheran Church, 5700 Edmondson avenue, Baltimore, or to The Benevolent Care Fund of Charlestown, 711 Maiden Choice lane, Catonsville, 21228. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Gilbert, Georgia A.
On November 11, 2002 Georgia Alberta Gilbert, beloved wife of the late William Peter Gilbert; devoted mother of William Paul Gilbert and his wife Kathleen Ruth; loving grandmother of Jamie Gilbert and his wife Shannon; great grandmother of Emily and Anna Gilbert; dear sister of Lula Rachel Marshall and dear aunt of Patricia Reese. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Evans chapel of Memories - Parkville on Thursday 10 a.m. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Gosk, Edward G.
On November 10, 2002, EDWARD G. GOSK; beloved husband of Eleanor Rose Gosk (nee Jagodzinski); loving father of Rosanne E. Worton and her husband George; devoted brother-in-law of Norman Jagodzinski. Friends may call at the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Homes, P.A., 401 S. Chester Street, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church, on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Hampton Sr., George M.
On November 11, 2002 GEORGE M. HAMPTON SR., of S. Baltimore, beloved husband of the late Doris M. Hampton (nee Harvey); devoted father of George M. Hampton Jr. and Elaine Acton; dear brother of Laverne Kulick and Dorothy Joyce; loving grandfather of James T. and George M. Hampton III and Amy and Elizabeth Acton. Friends may call at The Riverside Baptist Church, Randall and Johnson Streets, Baltimore, MD 21230 on Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to the Riverside Baptist Church will be appreciated by the family. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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High, Margaret S.
On November 11, 2002 MARGARET S. HIGH, beloved wife of the late Edward W. High; devoted mother of Gary W. High and his wife Nancy and Carl E. High and his wife Gail; loving sister of Henry Kalbskopf and Caroline Deitz. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville on Thursday 11a.m. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Hilgartner, Emma M.
On November 11, 2002, EMMA M. HILGARTNER (nee Jordan); beloved wife of the late Herbert W. Hilgartner; devoted mother of Vincenza M. Harris and the late Mauro Sorentino; dear sister of John Jordan and the late Catherine Spartana. Also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Friends may call at the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook), on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Catholic Prayers will be offered on Friday, 10 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association - Central MD Chapter, 1850 York Road, Timonium, 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Hopkins, Alan R.
On November 7, 2002, ALAN ROBERTS HOPKINS; beloved husband of Dorothy Hopkins (nee Scott); father of Scott R. Hopkins, of Tampa FL, Philip B. Hopkins, of Muncie, IN, and Margery H. Kolarik, of Towson, MD; and brother of Marilyn H. Bamborough of Holland, MI. Also survived by seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, at 11 A.M., in the chapel at the Church of the Redeemer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Redeemer, 5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, or to the Alzheimers Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Howe, Phyllis Sue
On November 11, 2002; PHYLLIS SUE HOWE, 81, of Craigsville, VA formerly of Baltimore, MD. Loving wife of the late Howard H. Howe, Sr.; devoted mother of Mildred Ann Tanner of Delaware, Sharon Lea Lingenfelder of PA, and Howard H. Joe Howe, Jr. of Spencer, VA; caring sister of Doris Ann Young of Waldolph, MD and the late Bernice R. Steele, Hazel M. Lutz, and Douglas W. Puckett. Also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, November 14 in Bel-Air Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinscville, VA 24115, Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 932 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112 or to a charity of your choice. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Hudkins, John J.
On November 10, 2002, JOHN J. HUDKINS, beloved husband of the late Cecila Hudkins and father of Donald Gabriel; brother to Robert L. Hudkins. Also survived by nieces, Gloria Hudkins and Linda Goss. Funeral Services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace avenue, on Wednesday at 1 P.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Visiting Hours on Wednesday 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Huntsberger, Virginia H.
On November 9, 2002 VIRGINIA H. (nee Gurklis), beloved wife of the late Daniel G. Huntsberger Jr.; devoted mother of Daniel G. III, Curt R., and Robin J. Huntsberger, and the late Jody D. Huntsberger; dear sister of Ellwood P. Gurklis; loving grandmother of Crystal and Robert Patterson. Relatives and friends may gather at MILLER-DIPPEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 6415 Bel Air Rd. on Monday and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/11/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Jankowiak, Edward F.
On November 12, 2002, EDWARD FRANK JANOWIAK, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Shorb), beloved father of Patricia J. Benjamin, Edward D. Jankowiak and Paul M. Jankowiak. Also survived by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and many friends from the Optimest Club. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 10 A.M. at St. Dominics Church. Interment Holly Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Keiner III, Charles J.
On November 11 , 2002 CHARLES JOHN III Shorty beloved husband of Regina Carol Keiner (nee Stein); devoted father of Chelsea Caitlyn Keiner; loving son of Carolyn and Charles Keiner, Jr.; dear grandson of Josephine Debus and Doris McCoy; loving brother of Debbie Rock and her husband Marc, Michael Keiner and his wife Robin, Nancy Young and her husband Billie and Timothy Keiner; son-in-law of Albert Stein; caring brother-in-law of Debra Williams, Laurie and Teresa Stein. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leos Catholic Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Wake Services Thursday 3 p.m. at funeral home. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a fund will be set up for Chelseas College Fund, c/o Regina Keiner. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Kelly, David A.
On November 11, 2002, DAVID A. KELLY, beloved brother of Thomas B. Kelly and his wife Marge and James E. Kelly and his wife Susan, beloved uncle of Michelle Sullivan, Kathleen Schwartz, Thomas B. Kelly, Jr., Lisa King, Frank A. Kelly and David Thomas Kelly. Also survived by three great-nieces and two great-nephews. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave. (1 mile West of beltway exit 14) on Wednesday from 7-9 P.M. and on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10 A.M. at St. Mark Catholic Chapel. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Kessler, Doris M.
On November 10, 2002 DORIS M. KESSLER, beloved wife of the late Henry R. Kessler; loving mother of Ray and Pat Kessler, Bud Kessler and Frank and Alice Kessler. Also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 4107 Wilkens Ave on Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 141 Laverne Avenue, Landsdowne, MD. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Lantz Jr., Joseph D.
On November 10, 2002, JOSEPH DAVID LANTZ JR, beloved husband of Elaine M. Lantz (nee Muntzing); devoted father of Angela L. Smith; beloved son of Goldie Neff Lantz and the late Joseph David Lantz Sr. Dear brother of Danial P. Lantz; also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc. 1050 York Rd. (Beltway exit 26A) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mr Lantz will lie-in-state at the North Baltimore Mennonite Church, 4615 Roland Ave., on Saturday from 8:30 to 9 A.M. at which time a Funeral Service will be held. Interment Linville Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Broadway, VA at 3 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Eder, Fairfield PA 17320. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Leahy, Maury
On November 10, 2002, EMILY MAURY LEAHY, of Sykesville, beloved wife of the late A. Hamilton Leahy; devoted mother of Michael A. Leahy, Steven C. Leahy, and Ellen L. Talbott; loving mother-in-law of Helen Leahy; dearest grandmother of Sara M. Buckingham and Wendy Ralston. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3:30 P.M., from Fairhaven Chapel, 7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to United Cerebral Palsy of Maryland, 1700 Reisterstown Road, suite 226, Baltimore, MD 21208, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, Sykesville. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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LeSage, James M.
On November 11, 2002, JAMES M. LESAGE, beloved husband of the late Doris Z. LeSage (nee Whittle); beloved father of Patricia L. Dunbar; devoted father-in-law of William M. Dunbar; dear grandfather of W. Scott, James A., Stephen B. and Peter J. Dunbar. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Stella Maris Chapel, Friday, 12:30 to 1 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be offered Friday 1 P.M. at Stella Maris Chapel. Those desiring may make contributions to United Cerebral Palsy, 7412 Harford road, Baltimore, MD 21234. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Lingner, Francis M.
On November 10, 2002, FRANCIS M. LINGNER beloved father of Sherry A. Bastress (Edward), Carolyn M. Gleespen (Dennis) and Patricia D. Grimm, dear brother of Lawrence Lingner, loving grandfather of John R. Gleespen (Jill), Kimberly A. Graf (Shane), Kristie M. Grimm, Paul M. Gleespen and Edward A. Bastress III, former husband of Carol A. Lingner. Funeral service will be held Thursday, 7:30 PM at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A). Interment private. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Memorials in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 106, Towson, MD, 21286 would be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Majchrzak, Chester A.
On November 11, 2002, CHESTER A. MAJCHRZAK, beloved husband of Agnes Majchrzak (nee Oracki), loving father of Clara Magaha, Raymond, Stephen and Thomas Majchrzak and Monica Carr and her husband Joseph, dear brother of Stella Baccala, cherished grandfather of David Magaha, Ann Unger and Meghan Carr. Also survived by five great granddaughters. Friends may call at the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Homes, P.A., 401 S. Chester St. on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church on Friday at 9:45 A.M. Interment Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Malstrom, Brandon J.
Suddenly on November 10, 2002, BRANDON J., beloved son of Carol A. Malstrom (nee Koller) and William J. Malstrom, III, loving brother of Bill Malstrom, IV. Dear grandson of Margaret Koller Heacock and Bill and Geri Malstrom, Jr. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Vigil Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26A), on Wednesday at 3 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Johns Long Green Church on Thursday at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Memorial contributions to the Brandon Malstroms Scholarship Fund c/o SunTrust Bank, 14300 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, MD 21131 will be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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McFaul, Grace S.
On November 11, 2002 GRACE SUMPTER McFAUL of Bel Air, MD, beloved wife of the late Dr. William Neal McFaul Jr.; devoted mother of the late William N. McFaul III. Also survived by two granddaughters, Lyn M. Richardson and Lee L. Yazdami and four great-grandchildren, Kelsey A. Richardson, Erika L. Richardson, Megan W. Lange and Garrett A. Lange. A graveside service will be on Friday November 15 at Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Friends may call at the family owned McComas Funeral Home P.A., Bel Air, MD on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Mertz, Calvin C.
On November 12, 2002 CALVIN C. MERTZ; beloved husband of Myrtle E. Mertz; devoted father of Carl Allan Mertz, Janet L. Stout, Diane Stidham and Susan E. Nelson; loving brother of Anna Fink, Mildred Holland and Stanley Mertz and dear grandfather of eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Calvin was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville, on Friday at 1 P.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Michelson, Dr. Elliott
On November 12, 2002 DR. ELLIOTT MICHELSON beloved husband of the late Maureen Michelson (nee Spillane); loving father of Dr. James D. Michelson, Ann Salter and Pete R. Michelson; devoted father-in-law of Lynette Mark, John Salter and Sharon Michelson; dear brother of the late Ruth Shapiro; loving grandfather of Maureen, and Andrew Michelson, Christopher, Eric, and Elise Salter, Matthew and Jason Michelson. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road., N.E., Atlanta, GA (30329). Family in mourning Wednesday only, 7121 Park Heights Avenue, Apt. 103 (21215). Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC. 13. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Miller, N. Beryl
On November 11, 2002, N. BERYL MILLER (nee Gittings), devoted wife of the late Roy R. Miller, dear mother of Carol Lee Whitefield, Gail Ann Scarborough, Patricia Rae Santavicca, Ronald David Miller and Susan Kay Miller. Blessed with 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Family request friends call at the George J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway on Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Brooklyn, 3801 5th Street on Thursday 10 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Neild, Virginia M.
On Tuesday, November 12, 2002, VIRGINIA MYRTLE NEILD, of Baltimore, MD; dear sister of Bertie Preston and the late Eleanor May. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services, Saturday, November 16, 2002, 12 noon at Old Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, Church Creek, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210. Arrangements by BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, P.A. www.burrier-queen.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Nelson, Alma J.
On November 11, 2002 ALMA JOSEPHINE (nee Espetveidt) beloved wife of the late George Nelson; devoted mother of Harold Nelson and his wife Peggy, Eileen Grandle and her husband Richard and the late Kenneth Nelson; dear mother-in-law of Lovejoy Nelson; loving sister of Joseph, Leonard, Clifford and Alvin Espetveidt. Also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Road on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pickersgill Benevolent Fund, 615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Niznik, Geraldine F.
On November 11, 2002, GERALDINE FRANCES, (nee Amend). Beloved wife of Theodore T. Niznik, M.D.; devoted mother of Karen Aldridge, Cheryl L. Beatty, Alfred D. Budnichuk Jr. and Robert D. Budnichuk; step-mother of Cynthia A. and David C. Niznik; dear sister of Teresa Helinski, Gertrude Czapski, Marie Rindone, Janes Amend and Carolyn Foley. Also survived by eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise avenue, on Wednesday at 4 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Thursday 10 A.M. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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OBrien, Jacqueline A.
On Sunday, November 10, 2002, JACQUELINE A., (nee Snyder). Beloved wife of Paul L. OBrien; loving mother of Patricia Sexton; cherished grandmother of three loving grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; devoted cousin of Mary Lehmann. Relatives and friends are invited to call at LORING BYERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 8728 Liberty road, (2 miles west of beltway exit 18-B), on Wednesday, 11 A.M. through 1 P.M. and 6 P.M. through 7 P.M. at which time Funeral Services will be held. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 8301 Liberty road, Baltimore, MD 21244. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Pemberton, Rush
On November 11, 2002, RUSH PEMBERTON. Beloved husband of Eva M. Pemberton; loving father of Gary Pemberton, Sr. and cherished grandfather. Friends may call at George J. Gonce Funeral Home, 4001 Ritchie Highway Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment in Glen Haven Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Phillips, H. Steel
On October 24, 2002, H. STEEL PHILLIPS, beloved husband of the late Blanche B. Phillips (nee Bennett), devoted father of Pamela Landau, Marilyn Robertson, and the late Ruth Siegfried; dear brother of the late Emily Miller; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A), on Saturday, November 16 at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, 675 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017 or to the Humane Society of Baltimore County, 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD, 21136. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Poliakoff, Evalynne
On November 11, 2002, EVALYNNE, beloved sister of the late Emanuel, Bernard, Matthew, and Manning Poliakoff; adored aunt of Andrew, Gary, and Berne Poliakoff, Phaye Poliakoff-Chen, and Arnold Gerber. Services were held at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS. INC. on Tuesday, November 12, at 10 A.M. Interment Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, GA. Please omit flowers. 13. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Rachanow, Esther B.
On November 10, 2002, ESTHER BERNSTEIN RACHANOW (nee Binstock), beloved wife of the late Samuel Bernstein and the late Louis Rachanow, loving mother of Barry Bernstein of Chapel Hill, NC and Harvey Bernstein of Parkville, MD, dear mother in law of Deborah Bernstein, devoted sister of Albert Binstock and the late Lillian Rachanow and Nettie Goldstein, sister in law of Sylvia Binstock, loving grandmother of Justin and Samanatha Bernstein, Gary, Mindy, Shelley Rachanow and Shannon and Shaun Poulton, great grandmother of two. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd on Tuesday, November 12 at 2 P.M. Interment at Radomer Verein Lodge Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of ones choice. In mourning at 3519 Northway Dr., Parkville, MD (21234). 13. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Rapley, Murial
On November 9, 2002, MURIAL RAPLEY, (nee Clark). Beloved wife of the late Clive Rapley; devoted mother of Chris Pettman and Stephen Rapley and his wife Sandra. Also survived by four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY MILLER-STELLA FUNERAL HOME, CHTD., 7527 Harford road, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 P.M. where Services will begin immediately following. Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Reid, Elisabeth
On November 9, 2002, ELISABETH REID (nee Marshall) beloved wife of John Reid III, devoted mother of Susan Reid Mills and Joan Elisabeth Reid, dear grandmother of Lindsey Reid Mills. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 PM, Friday, November 15, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Ruxton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association-Central MD Chapter, 1850 York Rd., Timonium 21093. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Reinhart, Barbara W.
On November 10, 2002; BARBARA W. Cherished and devoted friend of Ingra C. Lewis and Inga Donnolly. Also survived by other family members from Marxheim, Germany. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc, 3331 Brehms Lane (at Mannasota and Erdman Avenues) On Wednesday from 3 until 8 PM, where Funeral Services will begin on Thursday at 10 AM. Funeral Mass will be held at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church on Thursday at 11 AM. Interment in the Most Holy Reedemer Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Richarts, Elaine Sauter
On Sunday, November 10, 2002, ELAINE SAUTER Kitty, formerly of Woodlawn, beloved wife of Charles E. Buck, devoted mother of Leah Bray and her husband C. Locher Bray and C. Thomas Richarts and his wife Colleen P. Richarts, sister of Beatrice E. Sauter. Loving grandmother of Katie R. Bray, C. Tyler Bray, Emily E. Bray and Matthew T. Richarts. Friends may call at Loring Byers Funeral Directors, Inc., 8728 Liberty Road (2 miles West of beltway exit 18-B), Tuesday and Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service Thursday 10 A.M. at Fairhaven, 7200 Third Ave., Sykesville. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Ringger, Kate W.
On November 10, 2002 KATE W. beloved wife of Robert G. Ringger; devoted mother of Ronald W. Ringger and Kaye Gillian and her husband Joe; loving grandmother of Kelley Pasha, Amanda Ringger, Robert Ringger and great-grandmother of Maryam Pasha; sister of Ruth Simcoe and Dorcas Kelly, both of North Carolina. Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services in the Johnson Funeral Home, P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd., (Beltway Exit 29B) on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Robinson Jr., Louis
On November 10, 2002 LOUIS ROBINSON JR., beloved husband of Marlyn Robinson (nee Greenberg); loving father of Lynn Pearl Robinson, Joan Marie Summers and David Alan Robinson; beloved father-in-law of Robert Summers and Marjorie Robinson; loving grandfather of Rebecca Lynn Summers, Natalie Laura Summers, Jennifer Rose Robinson, Andrew James Robinson and Michael Louis Robinson. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd (at Mt Wilson Lane) on Wednesday November 13 at 12 noon. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to Hospice of Baltimore Gilchrist Center, 6601 N. Charles Street, Towson, MD (21204). Immediately after the interment service, the family wil return to the Kaufman residence, 233 St. Thomas Lane, Owings Mills, MD (21117), Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m., then continuing at the Robinson residence, 320 E. Hamburg St, Balto., MD (21230) Thursday November 14 and Friday November 15 from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. The Robinson family will be at the chapel Tuesday evening November 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. 13. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Rodner, Helen
On Tuesday, November 12, 2002, HELEN RODNER (nee Marks); loving wife of the late Abraham Rodner; beloved mother of Boris and Carolyn Rodner of Bethesda, MD, Marvin and Beverly Rodner of Longwood, FL, Joan and Robert Block of Randallstown, MD; devoted sister of the late Bernard, Charles, Philip and Ruth Marks; loving grandmother of Alicia Block, Nadine and Henry Rosendale, Bryan Rodner, Alison Rodner and David Goldberg, Lisa and Michael Nowak and Amy and Jose Cruz. Also survived by six loving great-grandchildren. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road (at Mt. Wilson Lane) on Wednesday, November 13, at 10 A.M. Interment Beth Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 9037 Meadow Heights Road, Randallstown, MD 21133. 14. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Roggio, Grace M.
On November 11, 2002 GRACE M. (nee LaPaglia), beloved wife of the late George J. Roggio, devoted mother of Rosemarie Robbins Bass, loving grandmother of David T., Jay R. and Wayne S. Robbins. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren and two sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air Inc., 610 W. MacPhail Rd. (at Route 24), on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at The Prince of Peace Baptist Church, (Route 152 at Old Fallston Rd.), on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. If desired, contributions may be made to Harford Hospice, Upper Chesapeake/St Josephs Homecare, 8003 Corporate Dr., Baltimore, MD. 21236. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Sappington, John B.
On November 11, 2002, JOHN B., beloved husband of Leah V. Sappington (nee Schwabline), loving father of Monica L. Adams, dear stepfather of Mark L. and Michael W. Bull. Also survived by three granddaughters, two sisters and one brother. Services and Interment will be private. Arrangements by the family owned McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home of South Baltimore. Memorials in his name to the American Heart Assn will be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Schmidt, Carl W.
On November 11, 2002, CARL WALTER SCHMIDT, beloved husband of Virginia (nee Miller) Schmidt, devoted father of Cynthia E. Schmidt, Deborah A. Junk, Edith V. Schmidt, Melanie A. Johnson, Douglas E. Schmidt and James M. Schmidt. Dear brother of Joan S. Hale. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 20 at 11 A.M. in the main church at The Church of the Redeemer, Charles St. and Melrose Ave. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Church of the Redeemer Memorial Fund, 5603 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210. Arrangements by The Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/13/2002 - 11/19/2002.
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Shaffer, Genevieve
On November 11, 2002, GENEVIEVE LOUISE SHAFFER beloved daughter of the late William and Matilda Shaffer, loving sister of Charles Shaffer, Lorraine Bull, Vernon Shaffer and the late Marie Mulfinger and Thelma Shaffer. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Services will be held on Thursday at noon at the funeral home. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/13/2002.
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Steudl, Carleen E.
On Sunday, November, 10, 2002, CARLEEN E. STEUDL, loving wife of the late Robert M. Steudl, Sr.; loving mother of Carol Stromberg, Janice Busch, Robert Steudl, Jr.; beloved aunt of Larry Carroll and Kenneth Ring; caring grandmother of Bryan Thomas, Kevin Thomas, Sean Thomas, and Kristin Steudl. Preceded in death by her sister, Lois Ring. The family will receive visitors at the SINGLETON FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 1 Second Avenue, S.W. (at Crain Hwy.), Glen Burnie, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Wednesday. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Thursday at 9 A.M. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/14/2002.
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Vance, Ernst B.
On November 11, 2002, ERNST ERNIE B. VANCE. Loving son of Ernette S. Vance (nee Braun) and Robert J. Vance and his fiance Paige A. Knauer; dear brother of Mallory OQuinn; loving grandson of Maryann and Ernst Braun and Lucille and Bryant Shepard. Also survived by many other loving family members. A Funeral Service will be held at the Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise avenue, on Thursday at 12 P.M. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Battle Monument School, 7801 E. Collingham drive, Dundalk, MD 21222. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Vopalecky, Mary C.
On November 11, 2002 MARY C.(nee Lorience), beloved wife of the late Kasper A. Vopalecky; devoted mother of Albert C. Vopalecky and Nancy A. Stein; mother-in-law of Jean C. Hutson and Harold R. Stein; dear sister of Anna Bohmer and Joseph Lawrence; loving grandmother of David Alan Vopalecky, Cynthia Anne Hettchen, Robin Lynn Treffinger, Valerie Ann Addicks and Gregory Michael Still; great-grandmother of Chelsea and Matthew Addicks and Brendan and Brittany Still, Paul and Heather Hettchen. Family and friends are invited to gather at Charles S. Zeiler and Son Inc., 6224 Eastern Avenue (at Folcroft St) on Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Friday at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/15/2002.
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Weiner, Helen S.
On November 10, 2002, HELEN S. WEINER (nee Goodman); beloved wife of the late Eli Weiner; beloved mother of Evelyn Sarah Brown, of Dayton, OH; devoted mother-in-law of Marion F. Brown; devoted sister of the late Rose Bronstein, Dr. Morris, Alexander, Max, Ernest, Dr. Sylvan, Abraham, Aaron, and William Goodman; loving grandmother of Candace M. and Sarah P. Brown. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Thursday, November 14, at 10 A.M. Interment Beth Jacob Congregation Cemetery, Finksburg, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Covenant House, 4911 Covenant House Drive, Dayton, OH (45426). Following interment, friends are invited to Linwoods Restaurant, 25 Crossroads Drive, Owings Mills, MD, (21117) 13. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/13/2002.
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Winder, J.E. Jack
On November 11, 2002, J.E. Jack of Westminster, devoted husband of Kathryn M. Winder, (nee McCoy) beloved father of Martin J. Winder of Towson and Richard D. Winder of Englewood, FL. Before retiring he worked for the C & P Telephone Company of Maryland (Bell Atlantic Corporation) for 42 years retiring in 1985. He began his career in 1943 as a messenger at 5 Light Street in Baltimore and progressed through various jobs; foreman, line man-installer and retiring as district commercial manager of business office operations. Funeral services Friday, 11 AM at the Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main Street, Westminster. Interment private. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD, 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/12/2002 - 11/14/2002.