WASHKO, Beth A. On December 12, 2002 BETH ANN (nee Barentine) died following complications from surgery, she was 36. Born in El Paso, TX. she moved to Owings Mills, MD. 16 years ago. She was an Executive Assistant at Doner Direct for 10 years. Beth was feisty of spirit and refused to go lonely. She will continue to be remembered by the donation of her organs, so that others may continue with life. We will all miss her good humor, fun, and love of life. Beth is survived by her husband Stephen R. Washko of approximately two years, daughter of Linda and Curtis Barentine of Silver City, NM., sister of April Powell of Westminster, MD., and Carol Singer of White Rock, NM.; daughter-in-law of Mary and Stephen Washko of Butler, PA. and beloved aunt of Megan and Justin Powell, Clay Singer and Sara Sawford. Visitation will be Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Eline Funeral Home, 11824 Reisterstown Rd. (at Franklin Blvd.). Funeral Tuesday 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Childrens House at Johns Hopkins, 1915 McElderry St., Baltimore, MD. 21205. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/15/2002.
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Weinstein, Melvin S.
On Friday, December 13, 2002 MELVIN S.; beloved husband of Jean Weinstein (nee Johnson); devoted father of Jason A. and Jonathan R. Weinstein; dear brother of Ronald Weinstein. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOMES INC., of Columbia, 5555 Twin Knolls Rd. (Thunder Hill Rd. at Rt 175) on Sunday from 2 to 5 P.M. a Memorial service will be held on Tuesday. Please call funeral home for place and time 410-992-9090. Those desiring may make expressions of sympathy to the Hospice of Howard County c/o 6601 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/15/2002.
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Yaffe Jr., Richard L.
On December 9, 2002, RICHARD Rick L. JR. of Jacksonville, FL., husband of Lacinda Yaffe (nee Daehnke), father of Eric and Mark Yaffe, son of Richard and Virginia (nee Hubbard) Yaffe, brother of Robert Yaffe and Nancy Hagerty. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call the family owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Rd (at Franklin Blvd) on Friday, January 3, 2003 at 12 to 1 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM. Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/15/2002.
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Yates, S. Bladen
On December 11, 2002, SAMUEL BLADEN, beloved husband of the late Dorothea Ditty (nee Schaub). Devoted father of Cheryl L. Libertini, Pauline E. Betty Jacobs and the late Clifton I. Yates. Son of the late Samuel I. and Pauline (nee Stuhl) Yates. Sister of the late Rose Urspruch. Loving grandfather of Cynthia Ritchey, Carmen Johnson and Melissa Jacobs. Great-grandfather of Charles and Catherine Ritchey. Friends may call at the Slack Funeral Home, P.A., 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City on Saturday and Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services from the First Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043, Monday at 10 A.M. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Those who desire may direct memorials in Mr. Yates name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5219 or to the First Lutheran Church at the above address. www.slackfuneralhome.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/14/2002 - 12/15/2002.
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Ziegler, Brian S.
Suddenly, on December 13, 2002 BRIAN S. ZIEGLER; loving son of Jacquelyn Ziegler; beloved fiance of Cindy Mills; dear brother of Kenny Sheehan; dear step-father of Betty Jean Duncan and Kevin Mills; nephew of John Ziegler, Jr., Lou Ziegler, Perry Ziegler, Debbie Heagy, Teri Hernan and Phyllis Stefanski; grandson of the late John and Mary Ziegler; beloved brother in law of Lynn Cornette, godfather of Haley Sheehan and uncle of Tyler and Destiny Sheehan. Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call on Sunday and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/15/2002 - 12/16/2002.