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THE BALTIMORE SUN

Azzaro, Dolores Midge

On November 10, 2002, DOLORES E. Midge AZZARO (nee Snyder) beloved wife of Thomas G. Azzaro, devoted mother of Ann Marie, Mark and wife Kit, Lisa Marie, and Richard and his fiance Lynn, and cherished grandchildren Tony, Nick, Christina, Tori, and Matthew Azzaro. A memorial service is presently being planned. Dear relatives and friends will be notified of date and location. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Balsis, Amy L.

On November 12, 2002, AMY L. (nee Keller), beloved wife of the late William R. Balsis Sr., devoted mother of Nannette B. Eagan and her husband Joseph, William R. Balsis Jr. and his wife Millie, loving grandmother of Todd, Stephanie, Adam, Chad, and Amy, dear great-grandmother of Xzavier. A Memorial Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave., on Sunday at 1 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers family ask contributions be made to the Lynch Point Improvement Assoc., 3217 Lynch Rd., Edgemere, MD 21219. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Bloom, Sonia

On Thursday November 14, 2002 SONIA BLOOM of Wheaton, MD beloved wife of Alex Bloom; devoted mother of H. Louis (Karin McQuade), Jeffrey (Carol Lee) and E. Gary (Susan) Bloom; cherished grandmother of Jason, Adam, Bella, Stephanie, Ian, Jessica, Daniel, James and Erik; adoring great-grandmother of Ahron, Kaitlynn and Hadar. Funeral services will be held on Friday November 15 at 12 noon at Danzansky-Goldberg Memorial Chapels Inc., 1170 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD The family will be observing Shiva Saturday evening through Monday evening at her late residence. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Montgomery Hospice Casey House. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Breneman, Angeline H.

On November 12, 2002, ANGELINE H. (nee Sasone); beloved wife of the late Jerry Breneman; devoted mother of Mary Zukowski, Toni Sellers and LeRoy Price; mother-in-law of Joseph Zukowski and Bruce Sellers; dear grandmother of Deniell Sharp and Kelly Zukowski; great-grandmother of Nicole Share and Michael Callis. A graveside service will be held at Gardens of Faith Cemetery on Saturday at 11:30 A.M. Arrangements by Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 410-665-2000. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Carini, Rose Mary

On November 11, 2002, ROSE MARY, beloved sister of Joseph M. Carini, Sr., the late Benedict A. Carini, Anna F. Grasser, and Anthony J. Carini, dear Aunt of Cecelia Dietz, Francis and Robert Grasser, JoAnne Chapolini, Frank and Benedict Carini, Antoinette Chafin and late Joseph Carini, Jr. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road on Saturday 10 to 11 A.M. at which time Services will begin. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, PO Box 43025, Balto., MD 21236 or Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Carlson, Mildred P.

On November 13, 2002 MILDRED P. CARLSON (nee Pettigrew), beloved wife of the late C. E. Carlson; devoted mother of Sherry Steinwachs and her husband Don; dear sister of Marvin Pettigrew and Dorothy Henrikson. A memorial service will be held in the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26A), on Sunday at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236 or The American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, P.O. Box 17025 Baltimore, MD 21203. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Carski, Katherine D.

On November 13, 2002, KATHERINE DOROTHY CARSKI beloved wife of Theodore John Carski, devoted mother of Theodore Robert and Thomas Edward Carski, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survived. Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Pius X Church. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A) Thursday 7 to 9 PM and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Memorials in her name to the above church would be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Cheyney, Evelyn L.

On Wednesday, November 13, 2002, EVELYN L. (nee Lau) CHEYNEY of Parkton, MD. Wife of the late Rev. Harold E. Cheyney, mother of Dr. Kathleen F. Cheyney. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 17 at Parke Memorial United Methodist Church, 18910 York Rd. Parkton, MD. Interment in Mt. Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Freeland, MD. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 Second St., New Freedom, PA. Memorial contributions to Animal Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 35 Maryland Line, MD 21105. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Clyde, David F.

On November 12, 2002, DAVID F. CLYDE, MD., Ph.D., D.T.M. & H., beloved husband of Kathleen Clyde (nee Templeton), devoted father of Frances Aherns and Victoria Clyde, dear grandfather of Sara Aherns. A Memorial Service will be held in the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd. (Beltway Exit 26A), on Sunday at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Salvation Army, 814 Light St., Baltimore, MD., 21230. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Davis, Donald K.

On November 13, 2002, DONALD KENNETH DAVIS, beloved husband of Caroline E. Davis; devoted father of Linda Davis Berkenkemper, Deborah Davis Joyner, and Judy Davis Pellegrini; loving grandfather of Kevin Kirby, Kristy Joyner, Anthony Bova, Jr., Adam and Chris Joyner; great-grandfather of Stephanie Ickes and Joshua Joyner; and dear brother of H. Earl and Joyce Davis. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories-Parkville on Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 10 A.M. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church-Parkville. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Denes, Constance

On November 13, 2002, CONSTANCE DENES (nee Young), CONNIE, former wife of Albert J. Denes, Sr., and beloved mother of Vera Beatty, Cindy Donaldson, Russell Denes, Deborah Davis and the late Albert J. Denes, Jr. and Roy Denes. Also survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Visiting Hours on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Doughney, Kelly Rose Marie

On November 13, 2002 KELLY ROSE MARIE beloved daughter of Patricia Aubele and Thomas P. Doughney; beloved sister of Sharon Lynn Doughney, Sheri Mancini and Susan Pallace; dear granddaughter of Marie A. Doughney; devoted stepdaughter of William Aubele; devoted niece of Rosalind and William Eberhardt; aunt of Drew, Megan, Nicky and Joey; beloved cousin of Lisa, Viki, Dina and Reed DEugenio; best friend of Alfred Prater. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore 21201. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Elfand, Leon

On November 13, 2002, LEON ElFAND, beloved husband of Hildegard Elfand (nee Gerber), loving father of Henny Zimmerman, father-in-law of Stephen Zimmerman. Loving grandfather of Lauren Zimmerman Rifkin and Michael Zimmerman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. Inc., 8900 Reisterstown Rd at Mt. Wilson Lane on Friday, November 15 at 1 P.M. Interment at Hebrew Young Mens Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Rd. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 12612 Worthington Ridge Rd., Reisterstown, MD (21136) (off Baublitz Rd. and Greenspring Ave.) 15. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Ervin, Evender M.

On November 7, 2002 EVENDER M. ERVIN. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Friday after 8:30 a.m. where the family will receive friends on Saturday 11 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Interment King Memorial Park. See www.marchfh.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Fay, Bonnie Jean

On November 13, 2002, BONNIE JEAN FAY, beloved daughter of Jean G. Webster, cousin of Babette Gwynn of Bar Harbor, Maine, niece of Alfred Gwynn of Towson, MD. and niece of Edgar Gwynn of Mt. Desert, Maine. Also survived by many friends who will miss her. Burial in Family plot in Virginia. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Garrish, Patricia Lee

PATRICIA LEE GARRISH, 66, of North Myrtle Beach, SC died on November 11, 2002 in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, William Newcomb; two sons, Dean P. Garrish and Donald Lee Garrish, both of Maryland; and also one granddaughter Alexis Dawn Garrish of Maryland. A private Memorial Service will be held in Maryland and a local Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Patricia Lee Garrish Memorial Fund, PO Box 1708, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29598, C/O RAM. This fund will be used to alleviate medical expenses for her friend, Kathy Barton. The Garrish Family is being served by the CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Grav, Gudmun L.

On November 13, 2002, GUDMUN LISSAU GRAV, beloved father of Linda Kalb, Poul and Lisa J. Grav, loving grandfather of Kesling, Kristen, Luther, Niels, Brett, Kyle. Also survived by one niece, Brita and other family members in Denmark. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd. (Perry Hall) on Friday 12 to 3 and 6 to 8 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at Perry Hall United Methodist Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Hisley, Mildred A.

On November 12, 2002, MILDRED A. (nee Bejvan), beloved wife of the late J. Edward Hisley, Sr., loving and devoted mother of J. Edward Hisley, Jr., Albert P. Hisley and his wife Mary, Richard J. Hisley and his wife Rosanna, Theresa A. Toni and her husband Vincent and Stephen D. Hisley. Cherished grandmother of Kara E., Joshua C. and Mark A. Hisley, Jennifer Sklar and her husband Christopher and Adam D. and Jason M. Hisley. Dear friend of Kimberly and Adam Emery and Heather, Phil, Danny and Grace Rodemann. As generous and giving in her death as she was in life, Mildred has donated her remains to the Maryland Anatomy Board for medical education and research. Therefore, a Memorial Mass to celebrate her long and blessed life will be held at a later date. God rest her soul. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Konetzni, Gary J.

On November 12, 2002 GARY JOSEPH, of Ellicott City, beloved husband of Pamela Jo (nee Thomas) Konetzni, devoted father of Shannon Renee, Keith Henry, Hannah Marie, and Andrew Thomas Konetzni, loving son of Adeline and Albert Henry Konetzni Sr. Dear brother of Albert Henry Konetzni Jr., Douglas William Konetzni and Karen Staroschak. Family will receive friends Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Funeral Service, Saturday 10 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2001 Old Frederick Rd., Catonsville, Md. 21228. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Larson, Doris R.

On Tuesday, November 12, 2002, DORIS RUSTY (nee Russell) LARSON. Beloved wife of Emery E. Larson, Jr.; devoted mother of Chip Larson, Carol Larson, Catherine Hatfalvi and the late Christopher Larson; sister of Jean Folk and Louise Ham; grandmother of E.J. and Stephanie Hatfalvi. A Memorial Service will be held at the Towson Presbyterian Church, 400 W Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 on Tuesday, November 19 at 11 A.M., with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Rustys honor to: the Towson Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by family owned Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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McDiarmid, Patricia F.

On November 13, 2002, PATRICIA F. (nee Stuart); beloved wife of the late Rodney J. McDiarmid; loving mother of Melissa McDiarmid, Mary Fondersmith, Michael McDiarmid and Timothy McDiarmid. Also survived by ten loving grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26A) on Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. A Memorial Mass will be held in the St. Mary Govans Church on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8129 Towncenter Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236 or the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, P.O. Box 17025, Baltimore, MD 21203. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Michelson M.D., Elliott

The Department of Surgery of Northwest Hospital Center, regrets the passing of Dr. ELLIOTT MICHELSON, and expresses sympathy to his family. JUAN JUANTEGUY, M.D. Chief, Dept of Surgery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Moore, Muriel D.

On Tuesday, November 12, 2002; MURIEL D. Daughter of the late William and Orie Dow; dear wife of the late James A. Moore; loving mother of Janice and husband John Dell, Kathleen and husband Dennis Cook; cherished grandmother of Jennifer and David Hurlock, Angelique Dell, Rebecca and Sarah Cook; brother-in-law William Moore and sister-in-law Ikuko Moore. She was a member of Emmarts United Methodist Church Serving in the United Methodist Women, the Church Choir, Sunday School and the Book Table. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LORING BYERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 8728 Liberty Road (2 Miles West of Beltway Exit 18-B) on Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, 10 A.M. at Emmarts United Methodist Church. Interment at Lake View Memorial Park. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Emmarts United Methodist Church, 7100 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Nelson-Tormollan, Lois E.

On November 13, 2002, LOIS ELAINE NELSON (nee Tormollan), beloved mother of Karen Nelson and her fiance, Raymond Graham, cherished grandmother of Brittany, Tabitha, Eric and Brianne, dear sister of Margaret Braun, devoted daughter of the late Robert and Mazie Tormollan. She is also survived by many relatives and friends. The family invites friends to call at the Stevens Funeral Home, 1501 E Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230 on Saturday from 5 to 8 P.M. At the conclusion of the visitation a Memorial Service will be held. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to, The Cancer Society at University Hospital. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Oneill, Delia D.

On November 8, 2002, DELIA D., (nee Mannion), devoted mother of David Oneill, loving grandmother of Phillip Oneill, dear sister of T. Patricia Lang and her husband Jack and Phyllis Samm (Beanie). Also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church (corner of Dunman Way and Dunglow Rd.), on Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 A.M. Please make donations to St. Rita Church or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Patrick Jr., John Rudolph

On November 11, 2002; JOHN RUDOLPH PATRICK, JR. Beloved husband of Hilton J. Patrick. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, John Rudolph Patrick, III and Kevin Johnson; three daughters Rev. Pamela (Danny) Crump, Minister Anastasia (Rev. Kevin) Watkins and Teresa (Peter) Velasquez; eight grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue on Friday, November 15 from 1 PM to 7 PM. Funeral Services will be held in the Sanctuary of the Lords Church, 5010 Park Heights Avenue on Saturday, November 16. Family hour 10:30 AM. Funeral Service to follow at 11 AM. Interment in Druid Ridge Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Peters, Harry

On Tuesday, November 12, 2002, HARRY Pete beloved husband of M. Gail Peters (nee Miller) loving father of David and Dennis Peters and Donna Lee Hunnewell, cherished grandfather of Amanda and Rachel Peters and Bobby and Jessica Rose Hunnewell. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LORING BYERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS INC., 8728 Liberty Road (2 miles west of beltway exit 18-B) on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Christian Prayers will be held Thursday evening at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help-Ilchester, 4795 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043. Entombment at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Harry Pete Peters to the Grant-A-Wish Foundation of Maryland, 6601 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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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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Sexton, Horton Gale

On November 13, 2002, HORTON GALE, beloved husband of Mildred Sexton, devoted father of Anita Cunningham and her husband Tom, loving grandfather of Leah Stout, Thomas and Gabriel Cunningham and great-grandfather of Tyler Stout. Also survived by sisters Alene Blackburn, Faye Pruitt and Mae Hoffman. Friends may call at the Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave., Essex at Rt. 702 (beltway exit 36) on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services from the Mars Hill Baptist Church, on Saturday at 10 A.M. followed by Entombment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Simms, Albert J.

On November 14, 2002, ALBERT J., beloved husband Frances M. Simms (nee Mileo), devoted father of Barbara White and her husband Bob, devoted brother of Helen Roemer, John Simms, Walter Simms, and the late Margaret Newman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. A Vigil Service will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the church of the Annunciation on Monday at 10:30 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Skean, Donald Earl

On November 14, 2002 DONALD EARL SKEAN, beloved husband of the late Anna May Skean; devoted father of Donna Lee Kratz; father-in-law of Charles G. Kratz; dear grandfather of Jeffrey, Keith and Neil. Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home P.A., 11750 Belair Rd (Kingsville) on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Interment Bel Air Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital, 4900 North Charles Street, Balto., MD 21210 Mr. Skean was a Life Member and Past Patron of Henry Brecht Chapter #43 O.E.S., also Life Member of Millington Lodge #166. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Slaughter, John A.

On November 13, 2002, JOHN A. JACK SLAUGHTER. Beloved husband of Helen M. (nee Linz) Slaughter; devoted father Theodore Ted Slaughter; stepfather of Mark A. Debinski and Dr. Diane Debinski; brother-in-law to the Linz and Wenzel families. Friends may call at WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue (1 mile west of beltway exit 14), on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where a Rememberance Service will be held on Sunday at 8 P.M. Interment In Lorraine Park Cemetery at a later date. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Smith, Frances B.

On November 12, 2002, FRANCES B. SMITH, beloved mother of Maureen L. Joe, devoted grandmother of Erica B. Joe. Visitation at THE DERRICK C. JONES FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4611 Park Heights Ave on Friday, November 15, 1 to 7 P.M. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 16, at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4502 Park Heights Ave., at 10:30 with Funeral Service to follow at 11 A.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Smith, Helen K.

On November 14, 2002, HELEN K. SMITH, (nee Cardiff) beloved wife of the late Harold Wm. Smith, dear mother of Louis A. Smith of Phoenix, MD, dear stepmother of Gloria Anne Smith of Canada, dear mother-in-law of Anne Carter-Smith. Also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook) on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A funeral mass will be offered Monday 10 AM at St. Agnes Church. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Baltimore, 6601 N. Charles Street, Towson, MD, 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Smith Sr., Robert J.

On November 13, 2002, ROBERT J. SMITH, Sr.; beloved husband of Angeline B. (nee Maggio), devoted father of Robert J. Smith, Jr.; Craig S. Smith and the late Marina Green. Also survived by two brothers, three sisters and six grandchildren. Visiting at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road (Overlea) on Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Christian Wake Service will be held on Friday at 3 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Ursulas Church on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Steffe Jr., William R.

On November 14, 2002, WILLIAM R. STEFFE, JR., beloved father of Gretchen Greenlee and her husband Stephen Sr., cherished grandfather of Stephen, Jr., Jessica and Daniel Greenlee. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Family and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd., on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where a Service will be held on Monday at the funeral hour of 11:00 A.M. Interment to immediately follow from Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Stromberg, Virginia L.

On November 10, 2002, VIRGINIA L. STROMBERG, beloved wife of the late Edward C. Stromberg, Sr., devoted mother of Candice M. Maki and Edward C. Stromberg, loving grandmother of Jennifer, Kristin, Keri, and Erin, great-grandmother of Hayley and Lindsay. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday at 1:30 P.M. at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 736 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville. Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Strong, Gertrude T.

On November 13, 2002, GERTRUDE T. STRONG (nee Stasiak), beloved wife of 48 years to Theodore J. Strong, loving mother of Marlene Strong, Theresa McLaughlin and her husband Timothy, cherished grandmom to Jack, David, Linda and Krystle McLaughlin, dear sister of Anna Campbell and her husband Joseph, devoted aunt of Michelle Campbell. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road, on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday from St. Clements I Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment immediately follow from Holly Hills Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Thompson, Ludwig Marshall

On November 13, 2002, LUDWIG MARSHALL THOMPSON, beloved husband of Ruby Kitrinos-Thompson (nee McGrath), devoted father of Patricia A. Thompson, dear brother of Mary Elaine Luette, loving grandfather of Debbie Peplinski, Lisa Golden, and the late Kim Ramsel; uncle of Neill Barber. Also survived by nine great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave., on Monday at 12 P.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/15/2002 - 11/16/2002.

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Tortoro, Marianna L.

On November 13, 2002, MARIANNA L. TORTORO, beloved wife of the late James Tortoro, devoted mother of Antoinette Vera Robertson, loving grandmother of A. Alan Reisinger III, MD., great-grandmother of Jamie Antoinette Reisinger, Eric Alan Reisinger and Anthony Joseph Reisinger. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave. (1 mile West of beltway exit 14), on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Josephs Nursing Home, Tugwell Ave. off Newburg. Viewing 1/2 hour prior to service. Entombment at Dulaney Valley Mausoleum. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Tyler, Helen

On November 11, 2002, HELEN TYLER of Argyle Ave. Friends may call on Friday at Wylie Funeral Home, 638 N. Gilmor St., from 4 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, family will receive friends at 10 A.M. with Celebration at 10:30. Services entrusted to HARI P. CLOSE FUNERAL SERVICE, P.A., (410) 327-3100. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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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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Waskey Jr., Bertram H.

On November 12, 2002, BERTRAM H. JR. of Catonsville; beloved husband of Nancy I. (nee Zimmerman) Waskey; devoted father of Nathan and Rebecca Waskey; dear brother of Charles Michael Waskey, Katherine Marie Grugeon and Barbara Yale Reid. Family will receive friends Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at HARRY H. WITZKES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Funeral Services Saturday 1 pm at Columbia Presbyterian Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Columbia Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 11/14/2002 - 11/15/2002.

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Weber, John B.

On November 12, 2002 JOHN B. WEBER of Baltimore, beloved husband of Barbara L. Weber (Nee McMahan); devoted father of John W. Weber, Lisa K. Weber and Louise Lowman. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Friends may call at The Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Hwy. S.E., Glen Burnie on Sat. 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Service and Interment are private. Memorial contributions to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Highway Millersville, MD 21108 will be appreciated by the family. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Wehner, Mary Katherine

On November 14, 2002 MARY KATHERINE WEHNER (nee Sheldon) beloved wife of the late Andrew John Wehner, Jr.; devoted mother of Andrew J. Wehner III, Linda and her husband Paul, Paul and his wife Karen, Patricia and her husband Rick, Michael and his wife Patti, Edward and his wife Sheri and the late Donald Wehner. Also survived by 14 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Wiggins, Lavinia

On November 11, 2002, LAVINIA Nino WIGGINS, mother of Nerola Edwards. Friends may call at the Estep Brothers Funeral Home on Friday 2 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. Family will receive friends on Saturday at 10 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the Arlington Lewin United Methodist Church, 5268 Reisterstown Rd, funeral to follow. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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Williams Jr., John W.

On November 13, 2002 JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS JR., beloved son of Carlina Williams and John W. Williams Sr.; dear stepson of Tracy L. Newman; loving brother of Jordan and Kristen Williams; cherished grandson of Marie Brown, Carl Wolfe, Frank and Mary Beck. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 11/15/2002.

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