Abbott, Susan L.
On December 6, 2002 SUSAN LYNN ABBOTT; beloved wife of Roy K. Langhans; loving sister of Thomas G. Abbott Jr. of Berwyn, PA and Scott C. Abbott; dear step-mother of Melanie A. Langhans and Michael E. Langhans of Huntington Beach, CA. Also survived by a niece and a nephew. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26A) on Tuesday from 7 to 9 P.M and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Josephs Church, Texas, MD on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Dr. PO Box 43025, Baltimore, MD 21236-0025 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 200 E. Joppa Rd., Towson, MD 21286. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Bass, Claire L.
On Friday December 6, 2002 CLAIRE LILLIAN BASS (nee Katz), beloved wife of Leonard A. Bass; devoted mother of Steven D. Rosen and Susan E. Rosen; dear mother-in-law of Wendy Rosen; devoted sister of the late Sidney Katz, dear sister-in-law of Albert B. Bass and Gloria Bass; loving grandmother to Jeffrey Rosen and Rebecca Rosen. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS FUNERAL HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Lane on Tuesday December 10 at 3 P.M. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. The family has directed all contributions in her memory to the Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, 426 C Street N.E., Washington D.C.(20002). In mourning at 81 Montvieu Ct, Cockeysville, MD.(21030). Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Benny, George S.
On December 7, 2002 GEORGE S. BENNY of Easton; beloved husband of the late Sarah H. Benny; devoted father of Mark Benny and Martha A. Williams; loving grandfather of Sarah K. Benny, Joseph H. Benny and Rebecca Mills. The Family will receive visitors at the Singleton Funeral Home P.A., 1 Second Ave. S.W. (at Crain Hwy) Glen Burnie from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Monday. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Tuesday at 12 P.M. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Cheek, Audrey J.
On December 6, 2002 AUDREY JANE CHEEK; loving daughter of the late Frances R. and Walter Marrow Cheek; beloved sister of Thomas R. and Judith A. Cheek; dear sister-in-law of Barbara L. Cheek; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, with a Prayer Service at 8:30 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 10 A.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Elkridge. Friends who wish may contribute to a perpetual scholarship which has been established in Audreys memory. Donations should be written to Audrey J. Cheek Scholarship at U of NC and mailed to S. V. Wagstaff, 508 Deacon Brook Cir., Reisterstown, MD 21136. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Coulter, Nancy L.
On December 7, 2002 NANCY LEE COULTER; beloved daughter of the late Samuel V. and Elizabeth Larkin Coulter; devoted sister of the late Donald V. Coulter; dar sister-in-law of Rosalie Frederick Coulter, loving aunt of Patricia C. Fried, Elizabeth C. Clark and John Larkin Coulter. Also survived by three grand nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Rd. (at Overbrook) on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday 10 A.M. in the Lady Chapel of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Institute of Notre Dame, 901 N. Aisquith St., Baltimore, MD 21202. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Crotsley, Mary Katherine
Suddenly, On December 6, 2002 MARY KATHERINE CROTSLEY of Baltimore Highlands (formerly of Glen Burnie) beloved wife of Donald Roy Crotsley and devoted mother of Elaine K. Rogers, Amanda D. Chaney, Rosemary V. Hall, George V., John C., F. Alvin, James A., Joseph S., and Robert S. Sweeney, Jr.; step-mother of Linda D. and Eugene S. Crotsley; beloved daughter of Miriam and the late Frank Rudy; dear sister of Robert E. Rudy, Thelma Jackson, Helen Pumphrey and Anna Mae Davidson. Also survived by twenty-one grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Hwy., S.E., Glen Burnie on Sunday and Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Demetrakis, Thomas P.
On December 7, 2002 THOMAS P. DEMETRAKIS; beloved husband of Kathleen H. (nee Lina); devoted father of Thomas W. Demetrakis and Scott P. Demetrakis; loving father-in-law of Leanne Demetrakis and Lori Demetrakis; loving grandfather of Christopher and his wife Jenn, Michael, Jacob, Joshua, Sean, Leah, Sara, Alexander and Benjamin; dear brother of James and Vangie Demetrakis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26A) on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Trisaghion Service will be held on Monday at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Demetrakis will lie in state at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 A.M. at which time a funeral service will be held. Interment St. Demetrios Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 8600 LaSalle Rd, Suite 314, Chester Bldg, Balto, MD 21286-2014. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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DiCara, Shirley M.
On December 8, 2002 SHIRLEY M.(nee Greely); beloved wife of Joseh R. DiCara; devoted mother of Joseph A. Dicara and his wife Sheila and Janice McKenna and her husband Michael; loving grandmother of Anthony J. DiCara and his wife Angie and Michael D. DiCara; step grandmother of Leah and Christopher McKenna; dear sister of Doris Dugent and her husband Robert, the late Joan Myers and her husband Andrew, Vera Signorelli and her husband William and Patircia McKenna and her late husband James. Friends may call at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. on Monday and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Family and friends will gather at St. Clare Catholic Church Wednesday at 10 A.M. for Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment in Garden of Faith Cemetery. Christian Wake Service Tuesday 7 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Eber, Elizabeth T.
On December 6, 2002 ELIZABETH THERESA (nee King), beloved wife of William Henry Eber; devoted mother of Ann M. Zielske and William P. Eber; mother-in-law of Gregory T. Zielske and Heidi W. Eber; loving grandmother of Amanda, Gregory and Carly Zielske, Paige, Douglas and Hannah Eber; dear sister of Mary Barvir, Loretta Turek, Bertha Nizer, Charlene Casey, Loynette McNew, Joseph, Henry and the late Bud, John and Catherine King. Services and interment private. Arrangements by ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A. MANCHESTER, MD. If desired contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St, Westminster 21157. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Fitser, Elsie V.
On December 6, 2002 ELSIE V.; beloved wife of the late Robet J. Fitser; loving mother of Fran Donohue of Pheonix, MD and Janet Lesinski of Riverside, CA; grandmother of Mary Klebrowski and Danielle Lesinski; great grandmother of Kristen Brooke Klebrowski; sister of Stella Perc and Thomas Badoniec. Services were private. Arrangements by the Johnson Funeral Home, P.A. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Foraker, Anna M.
On December 6, 2002 ANNA M. FORAKER (nee Zeller) of Linthicum; beloved wife of the late Lester Foraker Sr.; devoted mother of Lester Foraker Jr., Joan Edmondson and Howard Foraker; loving sister of Charles Zeller; beloved grandmother of Toni Walborn, Michael Edmondson, Howard Foraker Jr., Donna Foraker, Sherri Means, Terry Edmondson, Jerry Edmondson, James Foraker, Stephen Foraker and Matthew Foraker; loving great grandmother of Tara Patrick, Witney Edmondson, Nicholas Means, Bremen Means, Logan Edmondson, Michael Edmondson and Cody Edmondson. The family will receive visitors at the Singleton Funeral Home P.A., 1 Second Ave. S.W. (at Crain Hwy), Glen Burnie from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Monday and Tuesday. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Wednesday at 11 A.M. in the Funeral Chapel. Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Friedman, Max
On Saturday, December 7, 2002 MAX FRIEDMAN; beloved husband of Rosalind Friedman (nee Ratner); loving father of Judith Friedman and Stan Friedman, PhD; dear father-in-law of Ellen Friedman and Mike Greenway; adored brother of the late Lillian Levin, Ceil Levinson, Morris Friedman and George Friedman. Also survived by five loving grandchildren and one loving great grandchild. Services and interment will be held at Moses Montifiore Woodmoor Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, 3901 Washington Blvd. on Monday, December 9, at 2:30 P.M. Please omit flowers. In mourning at (Greenbriar Apts.) 7229 Park Heights Ave. Apt B. (21208) Monday 4 to 9 P.M. and Tuesday 12 to 9 P.M. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC. 9. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Gibson, Leroy M.
On December 2, 2002 LEROY M.; beloved husband of Maizie L. Gibson. He is also survived by four devoted nieces Ruby Powell, Cora Edmonds, Emma and Brenda Staggers. Three loving nephews Orenza, Donald and Ray Staggers. Other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at Nutter Funeral Homes Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Prkwy. on Sunday 12 noon until 5 P.M. Family will receive friends at Bethel AME Church, 1300 Druid Hill Ave. on Monday 10 to 10:30 A.M. with funeral services immediately following. Interment in Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Gistedt, John Eric
On December 7, 2002 JOHN ERIC GISTEDT loving son of John and Catherine Gistedt, dear brother of Kevin Gistedt, dear grandson of Catherine Berezne, also survived by many friends. Friends may call at CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P. A. 7110 Sollers Point Rd.(at Delvale Ave) on Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John Erics name to the Baltimore National Aquarium, c/o Kim Brock, Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore 21202. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Gniazdowski, Wanda
On December 8, 2002 WANDA GNIAZDOWSKI (nee Januk); beloved wife of Richard Gniazdowski; loving mother of Laura and Karen and granddaughter Victoria Gniazdowski; dear sister of Lillian Smith and her husband Edward. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Home P.A., 401 S. Chester St., on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services and Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Grebow, Helen
On December 7, 2002 HELEN GREBOW at age 102 in Virginia Beach, Va; daughter of the late Lottie and Abraham Grebow, sister of Leonard Grebow of New York and the late Sylvia, Wolfe, Robert and Mordecai Grebow, Shulamith Rosenberg and Sarah Levin. Also survived by three generations of nieces and nephews. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Lane on Tuesday December 10 at 4 P.M. Interment private at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. 10. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Griese Jr., William F.
On December 7, 2002 WILLIAM F. GRIESE JR., of Ocean City, formerly of Catonsville; beloved husband of Audrey C. Griese, father of Marilyn G. Roe and Carolyn ODoherty, grandfather of Michael and Thomas Roe, Nicole Orlovitz and Patrick ODoherty, two great-grandchildren and brother of Juanita Reisett. Friends may call at Ullrich Funeral Home today from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Ocean City. Entombment at Loudon Park Cemetery at 3:00 P.M. Contributions to Shriners Hospital, C/O W.F. Powers, 6654 South Point Rd., Berlin, MD., 21811. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Guttenberger III, George J.
On December 7, 2002 GEORGE J. GUTTENBERGER III; beloved husband of Deborah Guttenberger; devoted father of Jennifer, Stefanie and George Guttenberger IV; step-father of Jennifer Neal; loving son of Constance H. and the late George J. Guttenberger Jr.; dear brother of Suzanne Brinks, Cheryl Crowther, Jo Anne Geiger and John Guttenberger. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave., Essex at Rt. 702 (beltway exit 36) on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Hallameyer, Anna E.
On December 5, 2002, ANNA ELIZABETH HALLAMEYER (nee Fitchett), beloved wife of John J. Hallameyer Sr.; devoted mother of Patricia Fitch, John J. Jr. and Timothy M. Hallameyer, Mary D. Bialek, and Joann Keckonen. Also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Vigil Service will be held at the family owned RUCK TOWSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 1050 York road (exit 26A), on Monday at 3 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Isaac Jogues Church, on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association, 3120 Timanus lane, suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21244-2883, will be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Hamilton Sr., Louis M.
On December 7, 2002, LOUIS M. HAMILTON, SR.; beloved husband of the late Margaret Brosenne Hamilton; devoted father of Martin and Joanne Hamilton, Rose Trudy and Willie Williams, Patrick and Laura Hamilton, Timothy and Victoria Hamilton and the late Janet Marie Hamilton; dear brother of Mary Teresa Hamilton and the late William R. Hamilton and Ellen Hamilton Debaugh. Also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 736 Edmondson Avenue on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and on Tuesday from 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10 A.M. at Saint Mark Catholic Chapel. Interment in New Cathedral Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Sister Mary Gabriel Roeder African Project, C/O Sister Ruth Emke, SSND, District of Africa, POB 16415, St. Louis, MO 63125. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Heldrich, Karl J.
On Friday, December 6, 2002 KARL JOSEPH HELDRICH; beloved husband of D. Renee Heldrich; devoted father of Kasey, Andrew and Joe Heldrich; son of John and Regina Heldrich of Highland Park, NJ; brother of Regina Stem of Milford, NJ and John Heldrich Jr. of Atlanta, Ga. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 18310 Middletown Rd., Parkton, MD on Wed. from 2 to 4 and Thurs. 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Vigil Service, Thursday at 4. Funeral Mass at the church on Fri. at 10 A.M. Interment to follow at West Liberty Methodist Church in White Hall, MD. Contributions may be made to Karl J. Heldrich Memorial Fund at Our Lady of Grace (21120) or to Companion Animal Fund College of Veterinary Medicine Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. Arrangements by family owned Henry W. Jenkins & Sons Co. 410-343-3000. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Herzig, Chiae
On Friday, December 6, 2002 CHIAE HERZIG (nee Wolpaw); beloved wife of the late Howard Z. Herzig; devoted mother of Rena Casser and Chayim Herzig-Marx; dear mother-in-law of Judy Herzig-Marx; devoted sister of the late Serti Wolpaw; loving grandmother of Theodore Casser, Aaron Casser, Joshua Herzig, Joel Casser, Ilana Casser and Rachel Herzig. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Ln. on Monday, December 9 at 9 A.M. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery, Cleveland, OH. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 2402 Larryvale Rd.(21209). Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Hughes, Annie
On December 3, 2002, ANNIE; beloved mother of Mrs. Diane Robinson. The family will receive friends at the Joseph L. Russ Funeral Home, 2222-28 W. North Avenue, on Tuesday, 2 to 8 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at Saint John AME Church, 812 N. Carrollton Avenue, 10:30 A.M. Christian Wake. Funeral Service to follow at 11 A.M. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Humphreys, Pauline E.
On December 7, 2002 PAULINE E. (nee Melber); beloved wife of the late LeRoy Humphreys; devoted mother of the late Robert E. Baker; loving step-mother of Nadine Mannherz, Marlene Cochran and Karen Martin; dear sister of Helene Hemmeter and the late Margaret Staedtler and George J. Melber. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY, INC., 10 W. Padonia Rd. (at York Rd.) Timonium-Cockeysville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, at 10 A.M. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Kelly, Katherine C.
On December 7, 2002 KATHERINE KITTY C. KELLY of Bel Air, Maryland. Beloved wife of the late Earl Scarborough Kelly. Loving mother of Michael E. Kelly, Shawn P. Kelly and Maureen E. Steele; devoted sister of Harriet W. Whitehurst; also survived by twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held in the First Presbyterian Church Bel Air, Maryland on Tuesday December 10, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. Interment will be in Rock Run United Methodist Cemetery, Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 224 North Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. Arrangements by the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A. Abingdon, Maryland. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Kloes, Clara I.
On December 5, 2002 CLARA I. KLOES (nee Cuomo), beloved wife of the late Ollie Kloes Jr.; devoted mother of Patricia Kloes, Peg Kloes, Stephanie L. Mullar and Mark O. Kloes; dear mother-in-law of Dorian Mullar; loving grandmother of Paige A. and Brandon E. Mullar; dear sister of Alphonso Cuomo. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson funeral Home Inc, 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26A) on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1609 Kurtz Ave, Lutherville, MD 21093 or Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd, Timonium, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Lipscomb Sr., Charles A.
On Sunday, December 8, 2002 CHARLES A., SR.; beloved husband of Edith ODell (nee Hurley); devoted father of Charles A. Lipscomb, Jr.; brother of Bruce Lipscomb; loving grandfather of Bianca Maria Lipscomb and Jonathan Charles Lipscomb. Friends may call at the LORING BYERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS INC., 8728 Liberty Rd. (2 mi. West of Beltway Exit 18-B) on Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Where services will be held Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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McAllorum, Christine
On December 8, 2002, CHRISTINE (nee Hughes) McALLORUM; beloved wife of the late Patrick McAllorum; devoted mother of John G., Patrick J. and the late Hugh A. McAllorum; cherished grandmother of six and great grandmother of four; loving sister of Elizabeth Fincham, Theresa Cox and Thomas Hughes. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday. Due notice of service time will be given. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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McCaslin, Pearl M. Honey
On December 7, 2002 PEARL M. HONEY; loving mother of Joan McCaslin Haas; cherished grandmother of Kathleen Fitzgerald Haas and Meredith McCaslin Haas. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 W. Padonia Rd (at York Rd), Timonium-Cockeysville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 11 at 12 P.M. Interment Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in Honeys name to The Brightwood Center Genesis Elder Care, 515 Brightfield Rd. Lutherville, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Nitzberg, Silven
On Saturday December 7, 2002 SILVEN NITZBERG beloved husband of the late Gertrude Nitzberg (nee Singer) devoted father of Eileen Collard, Rita Goodell and Dale Nitzberg; dear father-in-law of Danny Collard and David Goodell; devoted brother of the late Frances Giller and Daniel Nitzberg,loving grandfather of Elijah Collard, Michael Goodell and Harry Nitzberg. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. HOME 8900 Reisterstown RD., at MT. Wilson Lane on Monday December 9 at 1 P.M. Interment Arlington Chizuk Amuno Congregation Cemetery, North Rogers Ave. Please omit flowers. The family has directed all contributions to Southern Poverty Law Center, P.O. Box 548 Montgomery, AL.(36104-0548). Family will receive at (the Club House) 6711 Park Heights Ave., Apt 414 (21215) through Monday evening. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Payne, Howard C.
On December 6, 2002 HOWARD C. PAYNE; beloved husband of Frances B. Payne (nee Bumgardner); loving father of Elaine Baranauskas and Charles E. Cook Sr.; dear brother of Inez Newman and Gabrilla Chastain both of N.C.; devoted grandfather of Patrick Baranauskas, Kelly Best, Charles E. Cook Jr. and Timothy Cook. Also survived by four great grandchildren. Howard retired from G.E. and Quest Labs. He was also a fifty year Mason from the Sweet Gum Lodge 542, McCaysville, Ga. A Memorial Service will be held at the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Homes, P.A., 5311 Edmondson Ave. on Monday at 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Dr., Balto., MD 21236. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Purkins, Frances E.
On December 7, 2002 FRANCES E.(nee Oehm) former kindergarten teacher at Hazelwood Elementary School. Beloved wife of the late William D. Purkins Sr., devoted mother of William D. Purkins Jr., John Bruce Purkins and Elizabeth Pezzica; loving grandmother of Christopher M. Pezzica and Daniel W. Pezzica. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home Inc., 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale) on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 11 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1777 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville MD. 21208. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Raborg, Betty M.
On December 6, 2002 BETTY M. RABORG of Abingdon, Maryland. Beloved wife of Robert Raymond Raborg Sr., loving mother of Robert Raymond Raborg Jr., Ronald Roger Raborg, Sr., Russell Louis Raborg Sr., Richard Lawrence Raborg, Betty Lou Bell and Catherine Susan Wychulis. Devoted sister of Daniel E. Pasco and her twin sister Beatrice C. Vitek and the late Louis L. Pasco. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Abingdon, Maryland on Thursday December 12, 2002 at 10 A.M. Interment will be in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A. Abingdon, Maryland on Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Reicher, Edward E.
The Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation deeply regrets the passing of EDWARD E. REICHER, beloved husband of our member Blanche Reicher, and extends deepest sympathy to the family. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Rogowski, Edward
On December 7, 2002 EDWARD ROGOWSKI, beloved husband of Lillian Rogowski (nee Rostkowski); devoted brother of Tadeusz Rogowski and Alicja Grabinska both of Poland. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Poland; brother-in-law of Thomas J. Rostkowski and Adele Rostkowski and Dorothy and Mark Hobbs. A Vigil Service wil be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26A), on Monday at 2:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Casimir Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Polish Heritage Association, Vickie Leshinski at 1101 St. Paul St, Apt 1202, Balto., MD 21202. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Scheppske, Julia D.
On December 6, 2002 JULIA D SCHEPPSKE (nee Loudenslager) beloved wife of the late Leo G. Scheppske and devoted mother of Elaine Podgurski and Deborah Burns, loving grandmother of Stephen and Barbara Podgurski and Michelle Burns and great-grandmother of Stephanie and Melissa Podgurski and Ethan Burns. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., 3631 Falls Rd. on Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment in New Cathedral Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Schoberg, Augusta T.
On December 7, 2002 AUGUSTA T. SCHOBERG. Also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A) on Tuesday from 4 to 7 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Stella Maris Chapel on Thursday at 9 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/10/2002.
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Shaffer, Fred W.
On December 7, 2002, FRED WATSON, of Columbia; beloved husband of Molly S. Shaffer; loving father of David Shaffer, James Shaffer, Mary Anne Leginus, William Shaffer and the late Thomas R. Shaffer; dear brother of Margaret Mansfield. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Family will receive friends Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 A.M. at Church of the Resurrection Chapel. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute to Saint Katherine Drexell Parish, Frederick, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Shields, Joan C.
On December 2, 2002 JOAN C. SHIELDS; sister of Max Shields, Alva and the late Anthony C. Shields. Also survived by the Henry family David, Louise, Tony and Jake and other friends. Cremation and services private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Shultz, Caroline E.
On December 6, 2002 CAROLINE E. (nee Frink), beloved wife of Richard D. Shultz; devoted mother of David W. and Thomas E. Shultz; loving grandmother of Melissa J. and Amanda G. Shultz; dear sister of Daisy Paska an Carroll Frink. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd, (at Echodale) on Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Balto, MD 21236. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Sills, George F.
The members of Baltimore Lodge #210 AF & AM regret the passing of Brother GEORGE F. SILLS. Masonic Memorial Services will be conducted at the Evans Funeral Chapel 3 Newport Dr., Bel Air, MD. on Monday at 8 P.M. PAUL FREDERICK SEMAN Worshipful Master. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Spies, Harvey A.
On December 6, 2002 HARVEY A. SPIES; beloved husband of the late Verna Spies; loving father of Patricia Batzer and her husband Leo; dear brother of Roy and Floyd Spies. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Family and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where a service will be held on Tuesday at the funeral hour of 11 A.M. Interment to immediately follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Stephens, Doris J.
On December 7, 2002 DORIS J. STEPHENS of Catonsville, MD, preceded in death by her husband Charles Henry Stephens and brothers Harold Eugene and Cornelius Darnall Jarboe; loving aunt of Terry Sims, Frank, Eugene and Albert Jarboe and the late Donald Jarboe. She is also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Loudon Park Funeral Home, 3620 Wilkens Avenue, on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Stewart, F. Neel
On December 6, 2002 F. NEEL STEWART of Baltimore. Beloved husband of Patricia K.(Hughes) Stewart; loving father of Cynthia L. Nolan and Kathy M. Salerno of Pompano Beach FL. and Tammy Iannantuono, Michelle McDonald, Robert Janney and Mark Janney of Baltimore; dear grandfather of Jessica, Robert Donald, Stephanie Marie, Jake Edward and Haley Marie. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, December 11 at 1 P.M. at Emory Cemetery, Rt. 543 and Emory Church Road, Street, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Senior Outreach Committee, C/O Armistead Homes Corp., 5222 Erdman Ave., Baltimore, MD. 21205. The Harkins Funeral Home, Delta PA. is in charge of Arrangements. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/8/2002 - 12/9/2002.
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Topaz, George
On Sunday, December 8, 2002 GEORGE TOPAZ; beloved husband of Helen Topaz (nee Lipman); loving father of Lynn Sostrin of Bel Air, MD and Arlene Martin of Virginia Beach, VA; dear father-in-law of Louis Sostrin and Joseph Martin; brother of Norma, Libby, Rose and Bertha; loving grandfather of Michael and Lauren Sostrin and Russell, Noah and Julia Martin. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Ln. on Tuesday, December 10 at 1 P.M. Interment at Mikro Kodesh Beth Isreal Cemetery, 6700 Bowleys Ln. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of ones choice. In mourning at 9006 Samoset Rd., Randallstown (21133). 9. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Umstead, Ronald E.
On December 7, 2002 RONALD EUGENE UMSTEAD; beloved husband of Linda Umstead. Survived by his children Brian, Ronda and Kris; cherished Poppy to Danielle, Erika, Kaylia, Laura, Noah and Dylan; brother of Marlene. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday 6 P.M. at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANDSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd. Interment private. At the family requests donations may be directed to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 17025, Baltimore, MD 21297-0191. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Vanderbosch, Charles G.
On December 7, 2002 CHARLES G. beloved husband of Loretta Vanderbosch, devoted father of Charles F. Vanderbosch, Laurie C. Fisher and her husband Geoffrey; brother of Dr. James Vanderbosch, Mary Lang, Cora Qualiardi and the late Albert Vanderbosch; special cousin of Gay Meier Bartsch. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Stallings Funeral Home P.A., 3111 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday 1 P.M. at Our Lady of The Chesapeake Catholic Church, 8325 Ventnor Rd., Pasadena. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of The Chesapeake Catholic Church. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/9/2002.
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Ziv, Mary Sylvia
On Friday December 6, 2002 MARY SYLVIA ZIV (nee Waghelstein); beloved wife of the late Seymour Ziv; devoted mother of Kenneth Ziv; dear mother-in-law of Sharon Ziv; devoted sister of the late Herman Waghelstein and Dr. Julius Waghelstein. Funeral Services and Interment will be held at the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, Berrymans Lane on Tuesday, December 10 at 2 P.M. Please omit flowers. The family has directed all contributions to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Library, 7401 Park Heights Ave. (21208) or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Az (85014). In mourning at 1 High Pasture Ct., Owings Mills, MD (21117), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 4 P.M. 11. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/9/2002 - 12/11/2002.