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THE BALTIMORE SUN

Bernstein, Sidney

On Wednesday, December 25, 2002, CWO3 SIDNEY BERNSTEIN (USN ret.) Commissioned Warrend Officer, husband of Irene O. Bernstein (nee Cooper), father of Anne Grott Bernstein, Marlene Oshry, Jules Bernstein, and the late Stanley Bernstein, father-in-law of Samuel Oshry and Bertha Bernstein, step-father of David and Warren Taylor and the late Patricia Taylor Frost, brother of Howard Bernstein, Evelyn Bihoff, and the late Virginia Eisenberg, loving grandfather of Dan Taglienti, Dr. Stacy Yale Oshry, Dr. Evan Oshry, Alex and Grant Bernstein. Also survived by three loving great-grandchildren. Funeral services and interment will be held at the Bnai Israel Congregation Cemetery, 3107 Southern Avenue, on Friday December 27th at 12 noon. Please omit flowers. Family at home Marantha House Ministries Inc., 3 Bowleys Quarters Road, (21220). 26. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Canby, Gregory S.

On December 19, 2002 GREGORY STEVEN CANBY of Severna Park, beloved son of Charles Walter and Mary Ann Canby, loving fiance of Amy Selig and dear brother of Denise Davidson and brother-in-law Rich and brother of the late Brian Canby; loving uncle of Kent , Courtney and Christopher Davidson; dear grandson of Charles B. Canby and the late Agnes Canby and the late Eva Gertrude and Frank Polak. Friends may call at the Barranco & Sons P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, Ritchie Hwy., at Robinson Rd. On Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. at St. Johns Church, Severna Park. Entombment Glen Haven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 162 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md 21401. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/22/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Canby, Gregory S.

On December 19, 2002 GREGORY STEVEN CANBY of Severna Park, beloved son of Charles Walter and Mary Ann Canby, loving fiance of Amy Selig and dear brother of Denise Davidson and brother-in-law Rich and brother of the late Brian Canby; loving uncle of Kent , Courtney and Christopher Davidson; dear grandson of Charles B. Canby and the late Agnes Canby and the late Eva Gertrude and Frank Polak. Friends may call at the Barranco & Sons P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, Ritchie Hwy., at Robinson Rd. On Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. at St. Johns Church, Severna Park. Entombment Glen Haven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 162 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md 21401. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Coburn, Josephine Olga

On December 23, 2002 in loving memory of JOSEPHINE OLGA (nee Otto) COBURN, beloved wife of the late James Blain Coburn Jr. Survived by six children, James Coburn III, Loretta Sadler, Barbara Blockinger, Bret Coburn, Kathleen Rainer and Agnes Coburn. Also survived by three sons-in-law; two daughters-in-law; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great- grandchildren. Visitation at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue, on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 9 to 12 noon with funeral services to follow. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Cohen, Sara R.

On December 24, 2002, SARA R. COHEN (nee Cohen), beloved wife of the late Harry E. Cohen, devoted sister of the late Ida Antwarg, Rose Goldstein, Lena Exler, and Charles Cohen, and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROTHERS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane on Thursday December 26 at 1 P.M. Interment Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery, 6820 German Hill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of ones choice. Family at home 2019 Burdock Road (21209). 26. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Coleman, Charles E.

On December 22, 2002, CHARLES E., aka ROACH. Friends may call at Wylie Funeral Home, P.A., 638 North Gilmor Street, on Thursday, 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Friday, 10:30 A.M. Funeral 11 A.M., at Harlem Park Community Baptist Church, 614 North Gilmor Street. Inquiries at www.wyliefuneralhome.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Crumbacker, Nevin E.

On December 18, 2002, NEVIN E. CRUMBACKER of Deland Florida, formerly of Glen Burnie, beloved husband of the late Doris L. Crumbacker (nee Kirby) and devoted father of Doris Priscilla Rogers. Dear brother of Margaret Fear and Dorothy Coffman. Loving grandfather of Laura and Nevin Waskey. Friends may call at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Hwy., S.E., Glen Burnie, on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Services will be held on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment in Druid Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Pauls Lutheran Church Building Fund, 308 Oak Manor Dr., Glen Burnie, MD 21061 will be appreciated by the family. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Davis, Elizabeth R.

On December 25, 2002 ELIZABETH BETTY R. (nee Roney) of Timonium formerly of Fallston; beloved wife of Ken R. Davis; devoted mother of Carroll Davis-Fleming, Robert Davis, Linda Davis-Burton, Glenn Davis, Linda Jean Davis- Selvig, Kathy Davis-Spohr and Nancy Davis; dear sister of Dr. T. James Roney. Also survived by nine grandchildren and one niece and nephew. The family will receive friends at the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY, INC., 10 W. Padonia Rd. (at York Rd.) Timonium-Cockeysville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held in the St. Johns Lutheran Church (3911 Sweetair Rd.) on Saturday, December 28 at 11 A.M. Interment Highview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in Bettys name to the Arthritis Foundation, 9505 Reisterstown Rd., Ste. 1 North, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Dean-Greason, Elizabeth

On December 21, 2002, ELIZABETH DEAN-GREASON; beloved mother of Edwin (Ed) Dean. Services Saturday, December 28 at 1 P.M. at Old St. Paul Church, Saratoga and N. Charles Street. Condolence calls at 1101 St. Paul Street #1609, Thursday December 26 and Friday December 27, 3 to 6 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Maryland Library for the Blind, 415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201 or Baltimore Opera, 110 W. Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/28/2002.

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Deise Sr., Richard E.

On December 22, 2002, RICHARD E. DEISE, SR., beloved husband of Margaret Deise and the late Lillian Deise, devoted father of Joan S. Whitehurst, Linda M. Deise, Bonnie L. Lassahn and Richard E. Deise, Jr., cherished grandfather of seven and great grandfather of seven, loving brother of Charles and Jerome Deise. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories-Parkville 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM Thursday. A Funeral Liturgy will be held 9:30 A.M. on Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Chester St., Balto. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/24/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Doran Sr., Thomas G.

On December 22, 2002 THOMAS G. DORAN, SR.; beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Holt); devoted father of Kathleen Worsham, Michelle Doran, Christine Karwacki and the late Thomas Doran, Jr. and Patricia Doran; loving grandfather of Nicole and Jeffrey Worsham, Colin Doran, Sean and Ashley Karwacki, Alexis Hamel, Thomas Doran, III and Rachael Doran; dear brother of Francis, Michael and Paul Doran, Mary Woods and Rita Flaneders; dear brother-in-law of Patricia Daquino. Funeral from the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. on Saturday at 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clares Catholic Church on Saturday 10 A.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Christian Wake Services on Friday at 7:30 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Eaton, Eugene R.

On December 22, 2002, EUGENE ROBERT EATON; dearest husband of Claire Eaton; loving father of Jeffrey Eaton, Robert Eaton, Terry Eaton and Sherry Moreno. Also survived by five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was a retired engineer, a Navy veteran of WW II and an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Private services. Interment Baltimore National Cemetery. Donations can be made in his name to Hospice of Howard County, 5537 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia, MD 21045. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Faber, Mary B.

On December 23, 2002, MARY B. FABER (nee Bickel), beloved wife of the late Nicholas A. Faber, devoted mother of Mark A. Faber and his wife Joann Moncure and Richard N. Faber, dear sister of Anne Lafen and Michael Bickel and his wife Ann. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26-A) on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Panahida Service will be held Friday at 8 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrews Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Faggio

Refer to NANCY L. FRIEDMAN notice. Arrangements by Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home, 410-796-8024. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Ford, Patricia E.

On December 24, 2002, PATRICIA E. (nee Coyne), beloved wife of the late John J. Ford; devoted mother of Ellie Tracey, Anne Pliska, Jim Ford, and the late John Ford, Jr.; loving mother-in-law of Allen Tracey, Don Pliska, Deanna Ford and Sharon Dewalt; dear grandmother of Beth, Jack, Allen, Alex, Ben, Cameron, Joshua, and Gracie; dear aunt of Bob and his wife Cathy, Dan and his wife Kelly, and Mary Pat. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc., 610 West MacPhail Road (at Route 24), on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mark Church, Fallston. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery. If desired contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Friedman, Nancy L.

On December 22, 2002, NANCY L. FRIEDMAN, of New York. Beloved wife of Bert Friedman, best friend and husband of 53 years. Loving mother of Lisa Baker and her husband Barry of Ormond Beach, FL, Linda Faggio of Ellicott City, Tami Perriello and her husband John of Burke, VA, Brett Friedman and his wife Tracey of Jacksonville, FL; loving grandmother of Jennifer and Kimberly Baker, Christina and Julie Faggio, Daniel and Tracy Perriello and Marc, Kelsey and Emily Friedman, and the late Stephanie Faggio; dear sister of Margaret King and James Lewis. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge (exit 6 off route 100), on Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and where Funeral Services will be held in the Vermillion Chapel on Friday, December 27 at 2 P.M. Interment in Ormond Beach, FL. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Godack, Michael

On December 24, 2002, MICHAEL C. GODACK beloved husband of the late Annette Godack (nee Kudlak) devoted father of Frank M., and his wife June, John J., and his wife Bernadine, Marlene C. Hess and her husband the late Donald Hess Sr., and Robert J. Sr., and his wife Carolyn. He is survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Christian Wake Service at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Friday 7:30 P.M. Funeral mass in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Visiting hours on Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Gries, Frances

On December 22, 2002, FRANCES MARY of Randallstown, beloved wife of the late Walter A. Gries, devoted mother of Mary Jane Gast, Arnold D. Gries, the late Pauline Feezer and the late W. Phillip Gries, dear mother-in-law of John Gast, Mary Catherine Gries, William Feezer and Clarbelle Gries and loving sister of Josephine Cla, Rose Dawes, the late James Liberto and the late Mary Libertini. Also survived by ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M Saturday at the Old Holy Family Catholic Church, Holbrook. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A Christian Wake service will be held on Friday at 7:30 P.M. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Road) Sykesville from 7 to 9 PM Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Old Holy Family Catholic Church. Renovation Fund, c/o 9531 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD, 21133. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Hairston, Genelle R.

On December 20, 2002, GENELLE ROSELLA; dear mother of Jacqueline Garret, Walter Hairston, Jr., Denise Ceo, Roslyn Hairston, Michael Hairston, (twins) Linda Taulton and Brenda Hairston. She also leaves five sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, 17 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, one sister, Ina E. McKinney, one cousin, Goldie Scott, and a host of other relatives and numerous friends. Visitation at the Gary P. March Funeral Home, 270 Fred Hilton Pass, on Thursday 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. Mrs. Hairston will lie in state at the Christian Life Church, 6500 Liberty Road on Friday 9 A.M. where family will receive friends at 10 A.M. Homegoing celebration, 10:30 A.M. Interment to follow in King Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Hill Sr., Louis

On December 22, 2002, LOUIS FREDERICK HILL, SR., retired Baltimore City Police Officer/Detective, beloved husband of Deborah C. (nee Lowe); loving son of Matthew and Rose Hill; dear father of Louis F. Hill, Jr. and Matthew A. Hill; brother of John and Paul Hill. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. Marys Episcopal Church (Abingdon) on Friday, December 27, at 11 A.M. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Research or St. Marys Episcopal Church. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Hirsch, Joseph W.

On December 24, 2002, JOSEPH W. Will, beloved husband of Virginia K. Kay (nee Zinkhan), devoted father of Joan E. Spine and her husband Frannie, loving grandfather of Tammy and Butch Spahn and Wendy Ichniowski and fiance Chuck Miller, great grandfather of Zachary, Courtney, Joshua and Brandon, dear brother of Beth Conaty, Kenneth, Robert, Vincent, Marian, Raymond Hirsch and the late Jerry Hirsch. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home, Inc., 5305 Harford Rd (at Echodale) on Friday at 1 P.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Horky, Kenneth D.

On December 23, 2002, KENNETH DALE HORKY, of Forest Hill, beloved husband for 51 years to Shirley Horky; devoted father of Sharon Lee Horky; loving son of Lena Horky; dear brother of Joyce Smith and Beverly Selvage. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and his pet cat Gracie. Family will receive friends at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel-Bel Air, 3 Newport Drive (Routes 23 & 24-Forest Hill), on Saturday, 12 to 2 and 4 to 6 p.m., at which time a funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Archives and Records Administration, Attn: John Carlin, 8601 Adelphi, College Park, MD 20740. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/28/2002.

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Howard, Bessie O.

On December 22, 2002, BESSIE O., beloved sister of Clemson Lazell and Robert, both of SC, William and Lewis of MI, Lucinda Clark of MI, Annie Euchekburger of SC, Nettie Black of TX, Brenda Irvy of NC and Sarah Workman of MD; also survived by her devoted friend Victor Clark. Friends may call at the Wylie Funeral Home P.A., 638 N. Gilmor St. on Thursday 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Friday 11 A.M. Funeral 11:30 A.M. at New Mount Hebron Baptist Church, 2016 W. North Ave. Inquiries at www.wyliefuneralhome.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Howard, Eleanor C.

On December 23, 2002 ELEANOR CAMPBELL HOWARD; dear sister of Richard C. Howard and his wife Emily and the late Catherine M. Wantland; dear aunt of Stanley Wantland, Richard Craig Howard and Joyce Emily Bricker. She is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church, at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church, 10 E. Mt. Vernon PL. Baltimore, MD 21202. Arrangements by the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Hurst, Roland K.

On December 22, 2002 ROLAND K. HURST, devoted father of Jeffrey J. Hurst, Anne Silvano, Hugh H. Hurst; loving brother of Thomas L. Hurst and Kathryn H. Gerling. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Friends may call at the family owned Henry W. Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home, 16924 York Rd, Monkton on Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 9 to 11 a.m. Service to follow at 11. Interment at Loudon Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/24/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Johnson, Dorothy B.

On December 20, 2002, DOROTHY B. JOHNSON, sister of Estella Coleman and Margaretta Soden. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Keene, James E.

On December 23, 2002; JAMES EDWARD KEENE, of Baltimore. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Maris); devoted father of Dana Dance and Kathleen Hren and step-father of Joseph Pierce; dear brother of George and Richard Keene; loving grandfather of Rebecca and Meghan Hren and Lauren Pierce. He is also survived by many other family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, Exit 6 off of Route 100 on Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM and where Funeral Services will be held in the Vermillion Chapel on Saturday, December 28 at 11 AM. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Kroat Sr., John W.

On December 23, 2002; JOHN W. KROAT, SR. Beloved husband of the late Thelma Kroat (nee Subock); devoted father of John W. Kroat, Jr., Allan C. Kroat and Melinda L. Welsh; loving grandfather of Natisha Dancy, Patricia Redmond, Alicia and Maria Kroat, Matthew and Megan Welsh; great-grandfather of Brooke Dancy, Ciara Helton and Destani Dancy. A Catholic Burial Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park. Friends may call on Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Kruhm, Claude D.

On December 23, 2002, CLAUDE D., of Ellicott City, beloved husband of Alda H. Kruhm and the late Gertrude Kruhm and devoted father of Wayne M., and George F. Kruhm. Also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Saturday at the Linden-Linthicum UMC, Clarksville. Interment will be in Linthicum Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Road) Sykesville from 7 to 9 PM at Friday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Heifer Project, POB 8058, Little Rock, AK, 72203 or to Linden-Linthicum UMC Building Fund, POB 165, Clarksville, MD, 21029. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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McKee, Mary Ann

On December 24, 2002 MARY ANN (nee Kennedy) beloved wife of Donald W.; devoted mother of Nancy M. Lanagan, Kathy Gordo, Michael McKee, Meg Levickas and the late Steve McKee; loving grandmother of Patrick and Matthew McKee, Steven and Thomas Gordo, James and Erin Lanagan, Kate McKee, Matthew and Jack Levickas. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7601 York Road, Towson, MD on Friday 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service will follow. Inurnment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Arrangements by Brian T. Chisholm Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley, P.A. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Moulsdale, Katherine B.

On December 21, 2002, KATHERINE B. MOULSDALE, in Sarasota, FL. She is survived by three nieces, Patricia Kangieser, Carolyn Werner and Susan Sabatini. A Graveside Service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday at 2 P.M. Arrangements by Henry W. Jenkins & Sons (410-343-3000). Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Munsell, Alec E. O.

On December 24, 2002, ALEC E. O. MUNSELL; beloved husband of Frances B. Munsell; father of John S. Munsell of Manchester, MD and Peter B. Munsell of Carrollton, VA; grandfather of J. Stuart Munsell, Jr., Sarah M. Fiedler and Teresa R. Munsell. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Mr. Munsells residence on Saturday, December 28 from 2 to 5 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Swans Island Fire and Rescue, Swans Island, ME, 04685. Arrangements by Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Murphy, Edward J.

On December 24, 2002, EDWARD J. MURPHY, beloved husband of the late Mary Irene (nee Morwood), devoted father of Nancy Lee Murphy, dear brother of the late John Raymond Murphy and Clara Ellerman. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26-A) on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Nagle, Lorraine L.

On December 24, 2002 LORRAINE LYNN NAGLE born July 11, 1945. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-laws; Ronald and Melissa Nagle and Brian and Karen Greenborn; grandchildren Christopher and Samantha Nagle; sister Yvonne Wagner, Gwen Trabert and brothers; James, David and Owen Sevison; special cousin Mary Moore. As well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Special Olympics for further information please contact the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 410-288-4664. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Oldfield, Joseph G.

On December 23, 2002, JOSEPH G. OLDFIELD; beloved husband of Elizabeth Oldfield; devoted father of Timothy J. Oldfield, his wife Linda T. McMillian of Lincoln, Mass. and Karen M. Oldfield; grandfather of Rachel M. Oldfield. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26A) on Thursday December 26 from 4 to 5 P.M. Catholic Prayer Service will be held at 5 P.M. Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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ONeill, Shane

Suddenly on December 22, 2002, SHANE TIMOTHY ONEILL, loving son of Charles W. Bill and Sue ONeill; dear brother of Carol Dunn, Michael, Patrick, Gary and the late Shawn ONeill; dear grandson of Ruth ONeill. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road, (Pasadena), on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services will be held on Friday, 10 A.M., at the funeral home. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Poggi, Rose

On December 22, 2002, ROSE POGGI (nee Pistorio), beloved wife of the late Peter P. Poggi, dear sister of the late Joseph, Salvatore, and Vincent Pistorio, Mazie Conte, Jennie Alcarese and Angela Petro. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, 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 Thursday, 7:30 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony Church on Friday, 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/24/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Priester, Ruby L.

On December 23, 2002, RUBY LORETTA; beloved wife of Theodore C. Priester; devoted mother of Deborah Ann and Brian Fulkerson and Theodore C. and Kaaren Priester Jr.; loving grandmother of Theodore III, Steven and Timothy Priester and DiShon Fulkerson. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Road at Delvale Avenue on Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 11 A.M. at St. Lukes Catholic Church. Interment Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/24/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Redor, Ofelia M.

On December 22, 2002, OFELIA M. REDOR; beloved sister of Veronica Alcasabas, Florentino, Enrique, Sr. Lorna SPC, and the late Virgilio M. Redor. Also survived by many loving in-laws, nephews and nieces. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC, 4107 Wilkens Avenue, on Friday, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, at 11 A.M., at St. Benedicts Catholic Church, where a visitation will be held from 10 to 11. Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Reese, Cecilia

On December 21, 2002, CECILIA ANGELA (nee Curley) REESE, beloved wife of the late Albert Vernon Reese; loving mother of Elizabeth and her husband Hugh Davey, Joan and her husband John OToole, Michael and his wife Patricia Reese; devoted sister of Elizabeth and the late Daniel Shawen; also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation to be held on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.,M. at St. Martins Home for the Aged, 601 Maiden Choice La., Catonsville MD 21228 and where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment in New Cathedral Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to: Little Sisters of the Poor at the above address. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Reymann, Edward J.

On Tuesday, December 24, 2002, EDWARD J. REYMANN, beloved husband of Eleanor Mary (nee Marx) Reymann, devoted father of Janet Louise Dapkunas, and Stephen E. Reymann, father-in-law of Michael Dapkunas and Mardi Kaye Reymann, dear brother of Albert and John Reymann, Anna Hergenroeder, Helen Schroeter and Phyllis Whelan, loving grandfather of Mollie Anne and Connor Stephen Reymann. Mr. Reymann will lie instate at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, on Friday from 10:30 A.M. until 11 A.M. at which time a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by the family owned Peacful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Robertson, Enoch

On December 22, 2002 ENOCH. He is survived by his friends at the Ark of Baltimore. Friends may call at the CHATMAN- HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Rd on Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Roland Park Presbyterian Church, 4801 Roland Avenue, Friday 10:30 a.m. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Dundalk, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Rochester, Robert K.

On Thursday December 19, 2002 in Westminster at Lakeridge, ROBERT K. ROCHESTER, age 87, formerly of Annandale, VA. Beloved husband of the late Helen Frances Rochester; loving father of Barbara R. Mallard of Woodbridge, VA., Robert O. Rochester of Richmond, VA., and R. Kendall Rochester of Ellicott City, MD; devoted grandfather of six. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 28 at 11 A.M. at the CHAPEL of EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., (Rt 236) Fairfax, VA 22030. inurnment with full military Honors Thursday January 16, 2003 at 11 A.M. in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northern Virginia. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Rothberg, Sophie H.

On December 24, 2002 SOPHIE H. ROTHBERG; beloved wife of the late Sam H. Rothberg; loving sister of the late Norbert, Sol, Sidney and Leo Hubert. Also survived by loving family in Maryland and New Jersey. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROTHERS, INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilsons Ln on Friday, December 27 at 9 A.M. Interment New Montefiore Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY please omit flowers. 26. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Rubenstein, Hyman

On Tuesday, December 24, 2002, HYMAN B. RUBENSTEIN, husband of the late Rena B. Rubenstein (nee Blaustein), father of Millard S. Rubenstein, Lee A. Rubenstein, and Rebecca M. Rubenstein, father-in-law of Jill Thomas, Carolyn Leung, and Bennett Leaderman, brother of the late Sadie Marmer, Leon Ruben, Belle Lavy, Bessie Winokur, Miriam Samuels, and Ethel Berman, loving grandfather of Eric M., Lauren, Reed T., Tara L., and Joshua Rubenstein, great-grandfather of Ashley Rena Shaivitz. Services at SOL LEVINSON BROTHERS HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Thursday December 26 at 2 P.M. Interment Beth Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery, Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. The family has directed all contributions to Greater Baltimore Unit of the American Cancer Society, PO Box 43025, Baltimore, MD (21236-0025) or The Crones and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, New York, NY (10016). In mourning at 3410 Phillips Drive (21208). 27. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Runkles, Ralph W.

On December 21, 2002, RALPH W. RUNKLES, Father of Kimberly E. Nunes and her husband Richard A., grandfather of Shannon E. Thompson, father of Ralph W. Runkles II, grandfather of Jacquelyn, Jeramy and NicholeAbigail Runkles, father of Angella M. Shaw, grandfather of Edward, Keith, Desiree and Stephen Biggar, cherished brother of Thomas Runkles, Pauline Deetz, Merry Pipta and John Runkles, nephew of devoted aunt Mildred Porter, uncle of devoted niece Christine Runkles. Also survived by 17 nieces and nephews and several other family members. Family and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9, where a service will be held on Saturday at the funeral hour of 10 A.M. Interment to immediately follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Schneider, Margaret G.

On December 19, 2002 MARGARET GRACE; beloved wife of the late Rear Admiral Raymond J. Schneider U.S.N. Ret. Also survived by nine of her eleven children, thirty-seven grandchildren and forty great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 9:30 A.M. at St. Augustines Catholic Church. Interment, U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, details to follow. Those who wish may contribute to Little Sister of the Poor St. Martins Home, 601 Maiden Choice Ln., Catonsville 21228. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/22/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Singletary, Marvin E.

On December 22, 2002, MARVIN E., beloved husband of Dorothy M.; also survived by three sons Marvin E. Jr., Jerome A. and Robert L., three daughters Catherine Dingle, Elvina M. Hughes and Dorothy A. Jackson; one brother Hale McNeil and one sister Pearl Rogers. Friends may call at the Wylie Funeral Home P.A., 638 N. Gilmor St. on Thursday 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Friday 6 P.M. Funeral 6:30 P.M. at Holy Name Church of Jesus, 5347 Park Heights Ave. Inquiries at www.wyliefuneralhome.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Skruch, A. Diane

On December 21, 2002 A. DIANE of Bel Air; beloved wife of John G. Skruch; devoted mother of Donna M. and her husband Kevin P. OBrien, Mary A. Cannon, Laura P. and her husband William J. Peterson; loving daughter of Agnes M. and Joseph P. Rosenberger, Sr.; dear sister of James G. Rosenberger and the late Joseph P. Rosenberger, Jr. Also survived by six grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel-Belair, 3 Newport Dr. (Rtes 23 & 24-Forest Hill) on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Margarets Catholic Church on Saturday at 9:30. Interment Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations in Dianes name may be made to Hospice of Baltimore or The American Cancer Society. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/23/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Snyder, Howard L.

On December 24, 2002 HOWARD L. SNYDER, beloved husband of Rosalind Snyder (nee Klotzman), beloved father of Mitchell Snyder and Michelle Luna both of Baltimore, devoted father-in-law of Jeffrey Luna, devoted brother of Janice Rosenzwog and Joyce Snyder, loving son of Gloria (nee Janoff) and Robert Snyder, loving grandfather of Justin and Alec Luna. Services and interment at Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane, on Thursday, December 26 at 3 P.M. Please omit flowers. Family at home at 2808 Grasty Woods Lane (21208). Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON AND BROTHERS, INC. 26. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Spears, Ellen L.

On December 23, 2002, ELLEN L. (nee Smith); beloved wife of the late Robert Sherwood Spears; devoted mother of Mary Carolyn Clark and her husband David and Martha Burns Lessner and her husband Dennis; grandmother of Lisa Maynard, Frances Zeitler, Gregg Maynard, Andrew Lessner and Emily Lessner. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A), on Thursday, from 7 to 9 and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mrs. Spears will lie in state at St. John Episcopal Church-Mt. Washington, 1700 South Road (at Kelly Avenue), on Saturday, from 9 to 11 A.M. at which time funeral services will be held. Interment private. Contributions to the Women of St. John Episcopal Church-Mt. Washington, will be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Stefanowicz, Walter S.

On December 22, 2002 WALTER S., beloved husband of Cecelia T. Stefanowicz (nee Helowicz); devoted father of Joanne Feldman and her husband Robert of Whippany, NJ; dear brother of Pete Stefanowicz and the late Chester Stefanowicz and Jane Pellagrine; loving son of the late Walter and Petronella Stefanowicz. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Boulevard (beltway exit 29B), on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 12 noon. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Stranges, Peter A.

On December 23, 2002 PETER ALAN STRANGES; beloved husband of Irene Stranges; devoted father of Lynn Slawson and Deborah Stranges; dear grandfather of Kris Kuss, Carrie Denning, Ben Stranges and Sal Cornetta. Friends may call at the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Rd. (at Overbrook) on Friday from 4 to 6 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders P.O. Box 1856 Merrifield, VA 22116-8056. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Streett, Albert E.

On December 21, 2002 ALBERT ELLSWORTH STREETT; beloved husband of Anna (nee Sommerman); devoted father of Nelson Albert Streett and Daniel George Streett and his wife Chris; dear grandfather of Daniel Nowell and David Albert Streett. Friends may call at the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home Inc., 6500 York Rd. (at Overbrook) on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 11 A.M. at Ascension Lutheran Church. Interment Stablers Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church, 7601 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/24/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Waters, Richard W.

On Monday, December 23, 2002, RICHARD W. WATERS, age 47, of Perryville, MD, died at Harford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Waters is survived by his wife Patricia A. Waters, son, Gregory Brian Waters and daughter Dana Lynn Waters. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 27, 4 to 6 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Principio Cemetery, Perryville, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Weininger, Anna M.

On December 24, 2002, ANNA MARIE (nee Ena), beloved wife of William A. Weininger Sr., devoted mother of William A. Jr., Susan A., Michael P., James A., and David T. Weininger, loving daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha Ena, loving grandmother of Rebekah Elizabeth, Angela Marie, James Allan Jr., Sherrie Lynn, Jordan Alexander, and Anna Marie, dear sister of Joseph Ena, Lucy Weidle, Helen Ferrell, Beatrice Ena, Antionette Ney, and John Ena, loving mother-in-law of Susan, Julie, and Robin Weininger. Friends may call at the family-owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at the Shrine of the Little Flower Church, 11 A.M. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Wells Sr., Arthur H.

On December 24, 2002 ARTHUR H. WELLS, SR. of Parkton, beloved husband of Shirley Wells (nee Hale), devoted father of Arthur H. Wells, Jr., Ronald C. Wells and Mary Ann King. Beloved grandfather of Ronald C. Wells, Jr., Robert L. Wells and Charles Wells. Also survived by three great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the Eline Funeral Home, 934 S. Main Street, Hampstead on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services and interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/26/2002.

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Westover, Peter

On December 19, 2002 PETER WESTOVER of Relay, MD., husband of ary Patricia Westover, father of Peter II, George and Michael Westover, Wendy deBracho and Jill LaFromboise, grandfather to Rachelle Sands, Alexandra Kirin, Jonathan LaFromboise, Elizabeth Kempf, Melanie and Jennifer Westover; great grandfather to Sydney and Zoe Kempf and Connor LaFromboise, brother to Wendy and the late Michael Westover. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 P.M. on Friday December 27, 2002 at St. Augustine Church in Elkridge, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/23/2002 - 12/26/2002.

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Wilson, Harry M.

On December 24, 2002 HARRY MATTHEW WILSON, beloved husband of Albina Helen (nee Matuszewski); loving father of Sandra Ann and her husband Daniel Pyle; cherished grandfather of Randy M. and Clinton P. Boone. Friends may call at the Slack Funeral Home, P.A., 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City on Fridy 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 4801 Ilchester Rd, Ellicott City. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Those who desire may direct memorials to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6, Ellicott City, MD 21041-0006. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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Zampini Jr., Nicholas M.

On December 22, 2002, NICHOLAS M. ZAMPINI JR., beloved husband of Mary Anna (nee Downes), loving father of Nicholas and Leoma. Also survived by two granddaughters, three great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass to be held at Mt. Carmel Church in Middleriver, on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment to be private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/26/2002 - 12/27/2002.

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