Abele, Mary E.
On December 28, 2002 MARY ELIZABETH, 77, at home, beloved mother of Patricia Abele Zook, of Seattle, WA and Kimberly Abele Toomey; sister of Adrienne Kihn, Patricia Kelly and Deborah Batchelor. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Albert, Louis W.
On Monday, December 23, 2002, REV. MSGR. LOUIS W. ALBERT of Bowie, MD, a retired priest of The Archdiocese of Washington, beloved uncle of Beth Hart of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, great uncle of Timothy and Kevin Hart, Kathy Flautt, Sharon Keefe, Mary Brenner and Louis Hart. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, 3 to 5 P.M. with Vigil Service at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 30, at 10 A.M. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mattaponi Retreat Center, 11000 Mattaponi Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772-8213. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, Silver Spring, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Allendorf, Louise A.
On December 26, 2002, LOUISE A. ALLENDORF (nee Granofsky). Beloved wife of the late Rudolph A. Allendorf; devoted mother of Ronald Allendorf, Robin List and the late Skip Allendorf III; dear sister of Marie Sigwart, Frank Granofsky, Joseph Granofsky, George Granofsky, Alva Ziboroff, and the late Catherine Daley, Charles Granofsky, Albert Granofsky and Eva Staffa; loving grandmother of Amy Allendorf, Steven and Kristen List; cherished mother-in-law of Susan R. Allendorf. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Road, (Perry Hall), on Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Attman, Barbara (Bobbi)
On December 26, 2002, BARBARA (BOBBI), (nee Schwartz), beloved wife of David Attman; devoted mother of Shelby Attman and Jobi Manson; beloved sister of Susan Wells, David Schwartz and Stuart Schwartz; beloved sister-in-law of Stephanie and Ronald Attman, Patricia and Gary Attman, Lisa and Steven Attman, Tom Wells and Sue Schwartz; beloved daughter of Dr. Jerome and Mitzie (nee Holen) Schwartz; beloved daughter-in-law of Edward and Mildred (nee Cohen) Attman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Sunday, December 29 at 12 Noon. Interment Arlington Cemetery-Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 4300 N. Rogers Avenue. Please omit flowers, contributions in her memory may be directed to the Beth Tfiloh Day School, 3300 Old Court Road (21208). In mourning at Valley Gate, 59 Bellchase Court (21208). 29. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Ayres Jr., Lemuel E.
On December 27, 2002 LEMUEL E. AYRES JR.Ells; beloved husband of Mary E. Ayres (nee Long); devoted father of Amy D. Ayres, Lois A. Andrade, Eve A. Ayres-McCoy and Roger A. Faw; brother to Agnes M. Whitlock, Melvina Greene and Earl Ayres. Also survived by grandchildren Bradley A. and Zachery A. Ayres and Charles W. McCoy Jr. and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours on Sunday and Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Babylon, Josephine R.
On Thursday, December 26, 2002 JOSEPHINE RUTH (nee Waller) beloved wife of the late George E. Babylon, Jr. Also survived by a sister-in-law Viola Waller, aunt of Kenneth Waller and Mary Gibson, numerous relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue (1 mi. W of Beltway Exit 14) on Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. Interment at Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Barger, Warren O.
On December 18, 2002, WARREN ONEILL, Lt. Baltimore City Fire Department, Retired, beloved husband of Agnes (nee Tolson) Barger, loving father of Warren Scott Barger, Agnes Sharon Patton, Mark Stephen Bargar, Patricia Karen Sebeck and the late Terry ONeill Barger, devoted grandfather of six and great-grandfather of five. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, at 2 P.M in the Church of the Messiah, 5801 Harford Road. Interment Baltimore National Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Barrett, Jesse T.
On December 28, 2002 JESSE T. BARRETT, beloved husband of Anita L. Barrett; loving son-in-law of Louise Jackson; dear brother of Maurice Barrett and William Barrett; brother-in-law of Joan and Lois Barrett; friend of Helen and Morris Walter. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd. (Perry Hall) on Sunday and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Funeral Service Tuesday, at 10:30 A.M. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. If desired, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Belsinger, Harry F.
On December 26, 2002 HARRY FLAIR BELSINGER, beloved husband of the late Gertrude E. (nee Link), loving fiancee of Mary J. Forson (nee Allen), devoted father of Judith C. Belsinger and David L. Belsinger and his wife Teresa and late Ronald F. Belsinger, dear brother of Robert Belsinger and Claire B. Martielli, dear grandfather of Jennifer, Max and Hannah, dear great grandfather of Lauren. Family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26A) on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday from 1 to 2 P.M. at which time a memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, P.O. Box 17025, Baltimore, Md 21203. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Bocklage, Theresa R.
On December 28, 2002 THERESA R. (nee Kaniecki), beloved wife of the late James J. Bocklage; dear mother of James M. Bocklage and Deborah F. Stahl. She is also survived by two granddaughters and two brothers. Christian Wake Service at Kaczorowski Funeral Home P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue, on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Fatima Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Brendel, Ernest Charles
On December 26, 2002 ERNEST CHARLES BRENDEL of Maryland; beloved husband of the late Joan D. Brendel; devoted father of Jefferey Ellis, Elaine Keenan, Brenda Brendel and Michael Brendel; loving brother of Doris L. Koros; beloved son of the late John and Hildagarde Brendel and step-son of the late Richard Maddock. Also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC.,4107 Wilkens Ave., Baltimore, on Sunday and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery Crownsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryland Cancer Society, 8219 Towne Center Dr., PO Box 43025, Baltimore, MD 21236-0025. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Cabrera, Anna L.
On December 25, 2002 ANNA L. (nee Fernandez); beloved wife of Juan Cabrera; devoted mother of Eddie and Jenny Cabrera; dear grandmother of River and Raven Goodwill, and Ellia and Colby Cabrera; loving daughter of Anna Fernandez. Also survived by six brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY MILLER-STELLA FUNERAL HOME CHTD., 7527 Harford Rd. on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where services will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Coumbes, Catherine
On December 26, 2002, CATHERINE C. KITTY (nee Bennett), beloved wife of Richard L. Coumbes; devoted mother of Amber D. Gaede and husband Doug; devoted grandmother of Hailey Isbel and Madison Elizabeth Gaede; devoted daughter of Catherine Bennett and the late George Bennett, Sr.; loving sister of Jeffrey Bennett; sister of George Bennett, Jr. Funeral services will be held at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road, on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment private. Friends may call on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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De May, Frances T.
On December 24, 2002, FRANCES T.(nee Krolczyk), beloved wife of the late Louis W. DeMay, Sr., dear mother of Louis W., Jr., Francis R. and Joseph G. DeMay; mother-in-law of Stacey DeMay; also survived by five granddaughters, one great-grandson, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Christian Wake Service at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue, on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. Funeral Mass at St. Casimirs Church on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment St.Stanislaus Cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Downs III, Clarence
On December 25, 2002; CLARENCE BUDDY DOWNS, III; loving husband of Cindy; devoted father of Belinda, Clarence B.J., IV, Ryan, Christopher, Matthew, Caitlin, Alan, and Sam. Also, survived by many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 6 PM at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus. Interment to be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist the family to Fed Med Bank, 4023 Annapolis Road, Baltimore MD 21223. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Duley, Thomas M.
On December 27, 2002; THOMAS MICHAEL. Beloved husband of the late Ann Liz Duley; devoted father of Thomas M. Duley, Jr., Michele Crandall, Michael Barnes, Dawn Marie Duley, Susanne Caldwell; beloved son of Irvin Duley and the late Margaret; dear brother of Barbara Langrehr, Richard Duley, Jean Clein, Robert Duley, Anne Marie Small and William Duley. Also, survived by eight grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc., 610 W. McPhail Road (at Route 24) on Saturday, January 4 at 4 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Dyke, Elizabeth D.
ELIZABETH DOUGLAS DYKE, 87, of Richmond, VA., died on Friday, December 27, 2002. She is survived by her brother Logan N. Dyke and his wife Opal, two sisters Florine D. McGhee and Thelma D. McQuade, one nephew Norris M. Duke and his wife Barbara and niece Mary D. Barry and her husband Doug; numerous other nieces and nephews. Remains rest at Bliley Funeral Home, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond, VA., Graveside Services will be held 2:30 P.M. today at MT. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Dunbrooke, VA. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Eckstein Jr., John H.
On Friday December 27, 2002 JOHN H. JR.,beloved husband of Madeline E. Eckstein (nee Mettee); loving father of Susan Eckstein and companion Tom Hannon Jr., Barbara and husband Philip Barlage, John and wife Donna Eckstein, Madeline and husband Mark Evenson; cherished grandfather of Michael, H, Samantha, Gabriele, Hannah and Grant. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday January 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Catonsville United Methodist Church, 6 Melvin Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, The Catonsville United Methodist Memorial Fund, address above, or the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc. 410-744-8600. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Erwin, Florence J.
On December 26, 2002 FLORENCE J. ERWIN beloved mother of Gloria A. Jones and Carolyn Erwin Johnson, she is also survived by one grandson Deej Jones, a niece Leonora McBride and other relatives. Friends may view Mrs. Erwin at the James A. Morton and Sons Funeral Home, 1701 Laurens St., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 P.M. She will lie instate at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 2812 Reisterstown Rd., on Thursday at 10 A.M. The family will receive friends 10:30 to 11 A.M. followed by services. Interment at Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Giardina, Salvatore
On December 27, 2002 SALVATORE GIARDINA of Ellicott City, beloved husband of the late Catherine Giardina (nee Frey) loving father of Theresa G. Wiseman, beloved brother of Rosalie Giardina, Grace Deitz, Sarah Giardina, Dr. Joseph J. Giardina, Frank Giardina and Vincent Giardina, also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 West Padonia Rd.,(at York Rd.) Timonium-Cockeysville on Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. with a vigil at 7 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Josephs Church, TX on Tuesday, December 31, at 10 A.M. Entombment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be directed in Mr. Giardinas name to the Retired Sisters of the Daughters of Charity, 333 S. Seton Ave., Emmittsburg, MD., 21727 or Stella Maris Hospice Care Unit, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd., Timonium MD. 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Gorman, Eleanore
On December 26, 2002, ELEANORE GORMAN (nee Lorenz), beloved wife of James L. Gorman, devoted mother of Paul Cawthorne and Barbara Kreisher; also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7146 Golden Ring Road on Monday at 11:30 A.M. Interment in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis, 10946 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Gross, Virginia B.
On December 26, 2002 VIRGINIA B. GROSS. Viewing at William C. Brown Community Funeral Home P.A., 1206 W. North Ave. Monday December 30, 2002 from 3 to 7 P.M. Wake, Tuesday 9:30 A.M. at Mt. Zion Hill Baptist Church, 4800 Harford Rd. Funeral service 10:30 A.M. Interment Maryland National Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Grube, David F.
On November 27, 2002; DAVID F. PAT GRUBE, in Arlington, TX, formerly of Baltimore and Curtis Bay, MD. Pat, who served in the Army in Korea, lived in Arlington, Texas the last 15 years and worked as a crew chief for American Airlines 32 years. He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend to many. He is survived by sons Kurt Grube and wife Mary of San Diego, CA, Kris Grube and wife Mellisa of Peoria, AZ; brother Steven Grube and wife Debbie of Baltimore, MD; grandsons Sam Grube of San Diego, CA, Jakob Grube of Peoria, AZ; granddaughters Emma Granquist of San Diego, CA, Alexis Grube of Duluth, MN and Sabrina and Paige Grube of Peoria, AZ, as well as countless other relatives in the Baltimore area. Memorial Services to be announced at a later date. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Hensley, Michael Louis
On Thursday, December 26, 2002, MICHAEL LOUIS HENSLEY; loving son of Wilhelmine Rossbach and the late Louis F. Hensley; stepson of Art Rossbach; beloved brother of Peggy L. Conley, Jeffrey A. Hensley and Jacob A. Rossbach; caring father of Charlene M. Dixon, Jennifer L. Hensley, Louis O. Hensley, and Jeffrey Hensley. The Family will receive visitors at the Singleton Funeral Home, P.A., 1 Second Avenue, S.W. (at Crain Highway), Glen Burnie, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., on Sunday. A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Hewes, Robert J.
On December 27, 2002 ROBERT J. HEWES; beloved father of David Hewes; father-in-law of Alicia Hewes; cherished grandfather of Dustin, Brendan and Kaylyn Hewes; loving brother of Michael Hewes and Linda Betz; brother-in-law of Deborah Hewes and Daniel Betz; special friend of Catherine Tate. The family will receive visitors at the Singleton Funeral Home P.A., 1 Second Ave. SW (at Crain Hwy), Glen Burnie from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Sunday and Monday. The Funeral Ceremony will by held on Tuesday at 11 A.M. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Holt, Ella I.
On December 27, 2002 ELLA IRENE HOLT; beloved wife of the late Boyd T. Holt Sr.; loving mother of Angela I. Uhlhorn, Elaine T. Holt, Boyd T. Holt Jr., John E. Holt Sr., Lauren D. Holt and Earl Nottingham; dear sister of Kenneth and Ruth Robinson and Erma Birkel. Also survived by fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 4107 Wilkens Ave. on Sunday and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Services will be held on Tuesday at the Martini Lutheran Church, 100 W. Henrietta at a time to be announced. Interment, Emmanuel Baust Church Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Jasinski, Lena
On December 27, 2002, LENA T. (nee Spera) beloved wife of the late Anthony G. Jasinski, Sr., devoted mother of Patricia Frank and her husband Charles, Anthony G. Jasinski, Jr. and his wife Judy, loving grandmother of Lori Conrad and Victoria Jasinski and great-grandmother of Michael Conrad, dear sister of Louis Spera and Rose Mentzell. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Road (Perry Hall) on Saturday 7 to 9 P.M and Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Further visitation will be held at the St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church of Parkville, 8808 Harford Road on Monday from 10:30 until 11 A.M at which time services will be held. Interment in Moreland Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Jones, Marion
On December 26, 2002, MARION JONES beloved husband of Betty Jones, devoted father of Carolyne Steed and Vorva Taru. He is also survived by three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sisters, Zelma Johnson, Dorothy Felder and Elizabeth Hicks, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the SMITH & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2818 E. Baltimore Street on Monday from 12 noon until 7 P.M. Remains will lie in state on Tuesday at New Friendship Baptist Church, 1515 E. Eager Street after 9 A.M where the family will receive friends at 11 A.M followed by funeral services at 11:30 A.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Knickman Sr., Edward T.
On December 23, 2002, EDWARD T. KNICKMAN, SR.; beloved husband of Elizabeth Knickman (nee Christopher); devoted father of Jane Newman, Edward Jr., Patty Moore, and Laurie Dennison; loving grandfather of Chris, Dan, and Cory Newman, Clare, Thomas, and Josh Knickman, Brett and Shannon Moore. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A), on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, 12 noon, at the Church of the Nativity (Ridgely Road). Interment Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Knight, Matilda
On December 26, 2002, MATILDA ELIZABETH KNIGHT, (nee Kliem); beloved wife of the late Julius Oswald Knight, Jr.; devoted mother of Mary Catherine Judy Knight, Bro. Julius Oswald Bud Knight, 3rd., F.S.C., Pauline Knight Polly Morrison and J. Drexel Knight; dear grandmother of Sarah and Ellen Morrison, Elizabeth, Alec, and Nellie Knight; loving sister of Louis Kliem and Dorothy Schuster. Friends may call at the chapel of Oak Crest Village on Monday from 10 to 11 A.M., at which time a funeral mass will be offered. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Brothers, Lwanga District of Africa. Checks can be made in the name of Bro. Jules O. Knight, F.S.C., and sent in care of Bro. Timothy Froehlich, Christian Brothers Provincialate, P.O. Box 29, Adamstown, MD 21710-0029. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Kraft, William A.
On December 27, 2002, WILLIAM A. KRAFT; beloved husband of Mimi Kraft; devoted father of Billy Kraft, Pati Shaffer, James Kraft, Mary Ostrowski, Joe Kraft, John Kraft. Also survived by 13 grandchildren; loving brother of Jane Langrehr. Friends may call at the family owned Henry W. Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home, 16924 York Road, Monkton, on Monday, December 30, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment to follow at Dulaney Valley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Exodus Rehab Fund, 20008 Cameron Mill Road, Parkton, MD 21120. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Kroll, Florence L.
On December 26, 2002, FLORENCE L. (nee Wilhelm). Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Kroll; devoted mother of Evelyn C. Moessinger and husband Bill Moessinger; dear grandmother of Laura Hutton and husband Mark Hutton and Claudia Brown and husband Jason Brown; dear great-grandmother of Jacob, Noah, Caleb and Dreama. Funeral Services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Monday at 1 PM. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue, 897 Heritage Farm, New Freedom, PA 17349. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/27/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Lamp, Daniel L.
On December 28, 2002 DANIEL LAWRENCE LAMP, beloved husband of Rena E. Lamp; devoted father of Nicole, Sara, Jimmy, Dawn and Danielle. Also survived by one brother and four sisters. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave, Essex at Rte 702 (beltway exit 36), on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Leven, Ida R.
On December 27, 2002; IDA R. LEVEN (nee Rodman). Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Leven; beloved mother of Arlene Abrahams of Baltimore and Ellyn Rogers of Owings Mills, MD; devoted mother-in-law of Stanley L. Abrahams and Stephen A. Rogers; loving grandmother of Richard Abrahams, David and Stacie Abrahams, Rachel and David Einhorn, Jennifer Rogers and Douglas Rogers; loving great-grandmother of Alyssa, Samantha and Jacob Einhorn and Alexia Abrahams. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane on Sunday, December 29 at 10 AM. Interment Hebrew Young Men Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 10 Spring Forest Court, Owings Mills, MD (21117) (Caves Forest Estates)29. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Lilly, Marguerite D.
On December 28, 2002 MARGUERITE D., beloved wife of the late James P. Lilly, devoted mother of James Lilly of Reisterstown and Ronald Lilly of New Windsor; sister of Rodney, Reynold and Flora Adams and the late Ruth McLain. Joint Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 11 A.M. at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1850 York Road, Timonium, MD. 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Litchfield, Ronald Leroy
On Wednesday, December 25, 2002, RONALD LEROY LITCHFIELD, loving father of Ronald Eric Litchfield and Shelley Rose, beloved grandfather of Heather Rose and step-grandfather of Sarah Stone and Sadie Stone, caring brother of Dennis Arnold. A Memorial Service will be held at the Singleton Funeral Home, P.A., 1 Second Ave., S.W. (at Crain Highway) Glen Burnie, on Sunday at 11 A.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Maddox, Rosalie F.
Daughters of America, Northern Star Council #61 express heartfelt condolences on the passing of our member ROSALIE F. MADDOX, past Councilor and past State Councilor. She was a member of the order for 68 Years. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Maddox, Rosalie F.
On December 26, 2002, ROSALIE FOSTER MADDOX, of Woodbridge, Virginia, formerly of Chase, Maryland, past State Councilor of the Daughters of America of Maryland; beloved wife of the late William George Maddox, retired Lieutenant of Baltimore County Police; devoted mother of Rosalie M. Bredekamp and Catherine A. (Cassie) Maddox, of Woodbridge, Virginia. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, at Route 702 (Beltway exit 36), on Monday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services on Tuesday, at 1 P.M. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 13506 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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McCray, Clarence
On December 24, 2002 CLARENCE; beloved husband of Phyllis McCray; devoted father of Brian, Tony, Curtis, Valerie, Carolyn, Jackie, Marilyn, Karen and Rose. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, four sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Rd. Sunday 12 noon to 8 P.M. The family will receive friends at Adonai Ministries, 3123 Barclay St. Monday 10 A.M. Funeral services will begin at 11 A.M. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Mercer Jr., Walter M.
On December 26 2002, WALTER M. MERCER JR., dear father of Amy M. and Jennifer B. Mercer and Robert Witt. Also survived by four nephews and two nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 3331 Brehms Lane on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., with a Vigil Service at 7:30 P.M., where Funeral Services will begin on Monday at 9 A.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Messman, E. Carole
On December 28, 2002 E. CAROLE MESSMAN beloved wife of the late Leland Roy Messman Sr., devoted mother of Elizabeth Carole, Leland Roy Jr., and Patrick Gregory Messman, loving daughter of Leonora Alberta Kernahan, dear grandmother of Jaquline Marie, Heather Marie, Melissa Ann, Ashley Elizabeth, Carlye Joan and Antonia Elizabeth Messman; also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME of DUNDALK P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Rd. at Delvale Ave., on Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ritas Catholic Church on Monday 10 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Murph, George Edwin
On Friday, December 27, 2002, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, GEORGE EDWIN MURPH, 83, of China Grove, N.C.; son of the late Lizzie Lentz Murph and Daniel Edgar Murph. He is a graduate of Salisbury Boyden High School; Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WW2. He retired after 33 years of service with GSA in Washington, D.C. Mr. Murph was a member of First United Methodist Church in China Grove, N.C. Survived by his wife, Cornelia Hess Murph of the home whom he married August 1, 1942; sons, Daniel Murph (Oak Island, N.C.) and David Murph (Columbia MD); brothers, Harry Lee Murph (Pawleys Island, S.C.) and Robert Murph (Myrtle Beach, S.C.); sister, Doris McNeely (Greensboro, N.C.). Also survived by one grandson, Douglas Murph and his wife Trish of Norfolk, VA and one great-granddaughter, Kelly Anne Murph of Norfolk, VA. Services on Monday, December 30, 2002, 1 P.M. at Lyerly Funeral Homess James C. Lyerly Chapel. Ministers Rev. Vance Lowe, pastor of First Un. Meth. Ch., China Grove. Burial, Salisbury National Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Council. Visitation 12 to 1 P.M., Monday, December 30, 2002 at Lyerly Funeral Home, 515 S. Main Street, Salisbury, N.C. Memorial may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1820 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28204. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Nowak, Valentine E.
On December 27, 2002 VALENTINE E. NOWAK; beloved husband of the late Thelma B. Nowak; devoted father of Rose Michalski, Valentine E. Nowak Jr., Vicki Wagener and the late Lori Ann Nowak and Christopher Barry; dear brother of Christine Mryncza and Catherine Gregory. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral from the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave., Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36) on Tuesday at 8:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 9 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Visitation on Sunday and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Christian Wake Service, Monday at 4 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Nutter, Vivian O.
On December 20, 2003, VIVIAN O., beloved wife of Herbert E. Nutter, loving mother of Ernest R. Terry Jr., Deloria A. Terry, and Courtney Michael Terry-Nutter. She is also survived by grandchildren, Nicole and Gregory, one sister Ophelia Strange, one brother Sterling Hines, one aunt Emma Booker, nieces, nephews, cousins, one daughter-in-law Linda D. Terry, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Nutter Funeral Homes Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway, on Sunday 12 noon to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends at Douglas Memorial Community Church, Lafayette and Madison Avenues, on Monday 11 A.M. to 12 noon with Funeral Services immediately following. Interment in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated on the Douglas Memorial Renovation Fund. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Ogonowski, Adelfinda T.
On December 26, 2002 ADELFINDA T. OGONOWSKI; beloved wife of John A. Ogonowski married fifty-five years; devoted mother of Adele Bloch, John F. Ogonowski and Patricia Anschuetz. Also survived by five grandchildren. 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 Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Ohanlon-Veling, Mary
On December 27, 2002, MARY VELING OHANLON. Beloved wife of Timothy OHanlon of Middle Village, NY and the late Leo Veling. Devoted mother of Leo, Maureen and Patricia and dear step-mother of Pat, Gerry, Liam and Eileen. Loving grandmother of Leonard, Louise, Michael, Carolyn, John, Michelle, Patrick and Carla. A Funeral Mass will be offered with interment to follow in Dublin, Ireland. Arrangements by the family owned MITCHELL-WIEDEFELD FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Otell, Catherine B.
On December 24, 2002 CATHERINE BROWN OTELL beloved wife of the late Lawrence Stephen Otell, M.D.; dear mother of L. Stephen Otell, Jr.; dear mother-in-law of Helen Muth Otell; dear grandmother of Lawrence Stephen Otell III, Genevieve Otell McNamara and Gretchen Otell Martz. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Service and interment private. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Ignatius Church, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore 21202. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Padgett, Gail
On December 25, 2002, GAIL (nee Moore), beloved wife of Kenny Padgett Hobbs, devoted mother of Sandi B. Bair; devoted daughter of Verna Moore and the late Johnny R. Moore; devoted granddaughter of Vernon and Vera Helton; devoted sister of Dale Moore, Delbert Moore and Susan Grube; devoted grandmother of Allison and Mason Bair; devoted aunt of Jonathan Moore, Nicole Grube and Cory Grube. Funeral services will be held at Lassahn Funeral Home Inc., 7401 Belair Road, on Monday at 1 P.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Palmer, Roberta A.
Suddenly on December 25, 2002, ROBERTA A. PALMER, of Glen Burnie; beloved wife of Gerald H. Palmer; devoted mother of Kelly A. Keller and Christina L. Taylor; dear sister of Shelby Zinn. Also survived by six grandchildren. A Service of Remembrance will be held at The Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Hwy. S.E., Glen Burnie on Monday at 11:30 A.M. Inurnment in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Panowitz, Lelia M.
On December 26, 2002; LELIA M. PANOWITZ (nee McDonald), of Bel Air, MD. Beloved wife of Edward A. Skip Panowitz; devoted daughter of Gloria Gilden McDonald and the late Walter Franklin McDonald; loving mother of Scott Eric Panowitz and his wife Allison Winter Panowitz and Kara Lynne Panowitz; loving sister of Annette McDonald Widen and her husband David Widen and Pamela McDonald Cox and her husband David Cox and the late Wanda McDonald Panzer. Survived by mother-in-law, Dorothy T. Panowitz; brother-in-law David J. Panowitz and his wife Debbie and Harvey Panzer. Also, survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held in Bel Air, United Methodist Church, Bel Air, MD on Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Timonium, MD. Arrangements were under the direction of the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A., Abingdon, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/31/2002.
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Pierce, Doris B.
On December 24, 2002 DORIS B., beloved sister of Jean Jackson and Joanne Hall. She is also survived by one aunt Beatrice Idlitt; two nieces; one nephew; one great niece; seven great nephews; two loving cousins, Marion and Herbert Simmons and other relatives. Friends may call at the Gary P. March Funeral Home, 270 Fredhilton Pass on Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. funeral service to follow. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Pietrowicz, Edward S.
On December 25, 2002, EDWARD S., beloved husband of Irene Parry Pietrowicz; devoted brother of the late Lillian Kotova, Catherine Corio and Joseph Pietrowicz Jr. Also survived by fifteen nieces and nephews and many many great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd (at Echodale) on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Portman, Frances T.
On December 28, 2002 FRANCES TERESA (nee MANLY) PORTMAN; beloved wife of the late William E. Portman; devoted mother of Dawn P. Shipman; loving grandmother of Hollie D. Walkley and Kurt P. Shipman; great grandmother of Julian, Jeffrey and Ryan Walkley. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home Inc., 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale) on Monday 10 A.M. to 12 noon the funeral hour. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the One Hundreth Anniversary of Grace Lutheran Church, 5205 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD 21214. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Price, Wilmer O.
On December 26, 2002, WILMER ORVILLE PRICE; beloved husband of Esther Theresa Price (nee Stegman); devoted father of Dale John Price and his wife Patricia, Brenda and the late Wayne Jerome Price; dear grandfather of Jason Wayne Price and Steven Ronald Dorfler. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A) on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Contributions may be made in Mr. Prices memory to the Shriners Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 9695, Baltimore, MD 21237. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Pritchard, Elizabeth M.
ELIZABETH M. PRITCHARD, age 91, of Baltimore, MD., died Thursday December 26, 2002 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Mrs. Pritchard was born in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of the late Adam A. and Ruita Dunaway DiMattei. Mrs Pritchard was a member of Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church in Baltimore. She was predeceased in 1970 by her husband, Calvert W. Pritchard. She played piano and organ and had served as organist for Dodge Forest Methodist Church in Baltimore. She has also sung in the choir. She loved sewing and the opera. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Garrett of Rehoboth Beach, DE., one son Ronald Pritchard of Ontario, Canada; three grandchildren, Dana Luchera, Scott Garrett and Caryn Rufo, five great-grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, Ryan, Michael and Alyssa and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday December 30, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Community Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 600 N DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE., 19947. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE. Interment will be Private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Puls, Mary L.
On December 27, 2002 MARY L. PULS beloved wife of George C. Puls, loving mother of G. Timothy Puls, Kevin J. Puls, Paul T. Puls, Christopher N. Puls; also survived by three grandchildren, Timothy J. Puls. the late Meghan C. Puls and Travis J. Puls; loving sister of James L. Cronin Jr., and the late Elizabeth Sherwood and Eleanor King. Family will receive friends on Sunday and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Tuesday at 10 A.M. with interment following at St. Johns Cemetery in Ellicott City. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Meghan C. Puls Memorial Fund in C/O Seton Keough High School, 1201 Caton Ave., Baltimore MD. 21227. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Quinn, Mary T.
On December 27, 2002 MARY TERESA beloved sister of Rev. Carroll I. Quinn, M.M. of Maryknoll, NY and her twin sister Margaret M. Quinn of Cockeysville. Services and interment private. Memorial donations in Marys name may be made to Maryknoll Father and Brothers, P.O. Box 304, Maryknoll, NY 10545. Arrangements by Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Rolnicki, Richard R.
RICHARD R. ROLNICKI, age 59, retired Aerospace Engineer at Goddard Space Flight Center; beloved husband of Judith C. (nee George); dear father of Ronald and Ryan Rolnicki, Sherry Schuler of Brunswick and Scott (Suzanne) Rolnicki of Pasadena, MD.; dear son of Ann Rolnicki and the late Edward Rolnicki, dear brother of Judith (David) Boldt, David (Cheryl) Rolnicki; beloved grandmother of Amber and Victoria Schuler. Friends may call at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Road (Rt 303 at I-71) on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Service on Monday 9:30 A.M. St. Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, Ohio. Contributions to the Hospice of Cleveland Clinic, 9555 Rockside Rd., Valleyview, Ohio 44125. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Saunders, Florence E.
On December 27, 2002 FLORENCE EDITH SAUNDERS (nee Keen), beloved wife of the late Wes Saunders; mother of Geraldine C. Hornbaker of Selbyville, DE; grandmother of Cecil, Pam, Mark and Dan Hornbaker; aunt of Robert Keen, Elizabeth Hammond and Irvin Cygan. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26A) on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Scheihing, Margaret R.
On Wednesday, December 25, 2002, MARGARET R. (nee Topper). Beloved wife of John Edward Scheihing; devoted mother of Richard Topper; dear sister of Mary L. Carbone, Bernard F. Topper and the late Joseph R. Topper. Also survived by three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Sterling-Ashton-Schwab Funeral Home, Inc., 736 Edmondson Avenue (1 mile west of beltway exit 14), on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mrs. Scheihing will lie in state on Tuesday from 9 to 10 A.M. in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at the Charlestown Retirement Community, on Tuesday from 9 to 10 A.M., at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Agnes Hospice, 3421 Benson Avenue, Suite G100, Baltimore, MD 21227. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Schultz, Marie E.
On December 27, 2002, MARIE ELIZABETH SCHULTZ, (nee Moreau). Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Schultz Sr.; devoted mother of Charles J. Schultz Jr. and Marie E. Harvilicz; dear mother-in-law of Sandra L. Schultz and Charles B. Harvilicz; loving grandmother of Christopher J. Schultz, Robin L. Schultz, Pamela L. Millsap and Sarah E. Harvilicz; loving great-grandmother of C.J., Robin Lynn and David Schultz and Jake and Emma Millsap; dear sister of Dorothy Blanchard and the late John, Elmer and Clarence Moreau. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 130 E. Fort Avenue (South Baltimore), on Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 1 P.M. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Schuster, Stuart W.
On December 26, 2002, STUART W.; beloved father of Linda Silber, Dr. Arnold Schuster and Stuart Schuster, Jr.; beloved father-in-law of Fred Silber and Sandy Schuster; beloved brother of Lanny I. Schuster and the late Eddy Schuster; beloved brother in law of Alma Schuster; devoted son of Mollye (nee Gilden) Schuster and the late Murray Schuster; loving grandfather of Kara and Andrew Weinstein, Julie Silber and Jaime Schuster; loving great-grandfather of Hannah Weinstein, Naomi Weinstein and the late Max Weinstein; beloved companion of Arlene Berkis. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Monday, December 30, at 1 P.M. Interment Beth Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to Eddy Schuster Memorial Library, c/o Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights Avenue (21208). In mourning at 9008 Pittsfield Road (21208). 29. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Scurry Jr., Henry
On December 25, 2002, BISHOP HENRY SONNY SCURRY, JR.; survived by six children; twenty-six grandchildren; great-grand; great-great-grand; brothers and sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call the William C. Brown Community Funeral Home, P.A., 1206 W. North Ave. on Sunday 12 to 5 P.M. Bishop Scurry will lie instate Monday at the Pillar Of Truth Apostolic Faith Church, 2505 E. Madison St. at 9:30 A.M. Family will receive friends at 10:30 A.M. Funeral to follow at 11 A.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Sheperdson, Rose N.
On December 26, 2002, ROSE, beloved mother of Woodrow W. Sherperdson Jr., and Clara Smith. Visitation at the Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E. Preston St., on Monday from 2-7 P.M. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 31 at Faith Baptist Church, 833 N. Bond St., from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. at which time Funeral Services will begin. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Shrout, Rita
On December 27, 2002 RITA SHROUT, beloved wife of Ervin A. Shrout Jr.; devoted mother of Sharen L. Reichard and her husband Thomas, Bryan A. Shrout; loving sister of Dorothy Thompson, Beverly Gordon and Allan Gordon; grandmother of Joshua Reichard. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd (Perry Hall) on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a funeral service Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Maryland Lupus Foundation, 7400 York Rd, Suite 308, Baltimore, MD 21204-7531. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Sigafoose, Dorothy M.
On December 27, 2002 DOROTHY M. SIGAFOOSE (nee Day) beloved wife of the late James F. Sigafoose, Sr., and devoted mother of Carvel L., John C., Kenneth E., Lawrence D. Grover Sr., Doniece M. Konski, Lori J. Nauman and James F. Sigafoose Jr., sister to Donald Day; also survived by seventeen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.Funeral Services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave., on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation hours Sunday and Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Sites, Charles R.
On December 27, 2002 CHARLES ROBERT SITES; beloved husband of the late Mary Margaret Sites (nee Guerin); devoted father of Sandy Sites Glover, Mark Charles Sites, Scott Christopher Sites and the late Robert Bruce Sites. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Friends may call at Henry W. Jenkins & Sons, 16924 York Rd. Monkton on Sunday from 2 to 5 P.M. A Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday 11 A.M. Interment following at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Baltimore (Gilchrist), 6601 N. Charles St. Towson, MD 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Skeen, William A.
On December 26, 2002 WILLIAM A. SKEEN beloved husband of the late Ruth Dygert Skeen; devoted father of William A. Jr., David W., James D. and Stephen D. Skeen. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and three 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 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday 1 p.m. at Govans Presbyterian Church. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Those desiring may make contributions to Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Road, Baltimore, 21212. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Snowden, Anne C.
On December 25, 2002, ANNE C. SNOWDEN, beloved mother of Margaret Snowden-Jones, one son-in-law George E. Jones, two grandchildren, Jordan Simone and Christopher Mark Jones, one niece, Charisse A. Walker. Friends may call at Nutter Funeral Home Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Monday 3-8 P.M. Family will receive friends at Enon Baptist Church, Edmondson and Schroeder St., Tuesday at 10 A.M. with Funeral Services to follow. Interment Maryland National Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Speake Sr., Marion E.
On December 27, 2002 MARION E. SPEAKE SR., beloved husband of Jane Speake (nee Wharton) devoted father of Nancy Cloutier, Marion E. Speake Jr., Robert Speake and Pamela Smith; dear brother of David Speake and Gladys Bonsall; grandfather of Robert, Amanda and Samantha Speake, Stephanie and Sarah Smith and Jessica Blanken. Friends may call at the Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home P.A., 421 Crain Hwy S.E. Glen Burnie on Sunday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where Prayer Services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Stromberg, Clara Sykes
CLARA SYKES STROMBERG,, long-time resident of Howard County, died quietly Christmas morning. Clara was born in 1914 in El Paso, Texas. She was raised in Kcarneysvill, West Virginia and attended Shepherd College where she met the late Guy Carlton Sykes, Jr. of Ellicott City, MD. The two were married in 1937 and Clara lived in Howard County until 1994 when she moved to Florida. During her life here, Clara was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church. She was a choir member and worked on many church activities. She also worked for Howard County Government for almost 30 years. During that time she was secretary to Judges James Macgill and James Clark and she spent 12 years in the county treasurers office. In 1968 she joined the executive staff under Omar Jones, the first county executive, and later worked for county executives Ed Cochran and Hugh Nickols. Her bosses always spoke highly of her saying she was always pleasant, professional, and could handle any problem. Three daughters survived Mrs. Sykes, Carol Lee Dickinson of Ridgefield, Conn., Rachel Dionne of Boston, Mass., and Kathryn Brendel of Bellflower, Illinois. There are also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She will be cremated in Florida and a Memorial Service will be held for her at st. Johns Episcopal Church in the Spring. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Sykes, Christine A.
On December 25, 2002; CHRISTINE A. SYKES. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Lawrence Sykes; devoted mother of Jacquelyn A. Sykes, Leslie E. Parrish and Floyd L. Sykes, III; sister of Felicita and William; loving grandmother of Rebecca L. Parrish. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOMES, INC., Of Columbia, 555 Twin Knolls Road (off Route 175 and Thunderhill Road) on Friday, January 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Memorial Services to be held on Saturday, January 4, at 2:30 P.M. at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center (the Meeting House). Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Lung Association or to the Howard County General Hospital Pulminary Clinic. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Traxler, Shirley
On December 27, 2002 SHIRLEY TRAXLER (nee Freedman) loving sister of the late Molly Goldsmith, Sidney Freedman, Dora Weiman, Beatrice Schwartz, Esther Miller, Sylvia Blum, Leon and Carl Freedman; devoted aunt of Toby and Bernard Felcher, Linda and Gary Huddles; devoted great aunt of E. Marla Felcher and Max Bazerman, Adrienne and Desmond Bannon, John Huddles, Kirk and Page Huddles; also survived by three loving great niece and nephews and dear friend of Inga Brown. Funeral Services private at the convenience of the family. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Family at home 11608 Greenspring Ave., Lutherville MD., 21093, today 4 to 6 P.M. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC. 29. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Tydings, David R.
On December 25, 2002, DAVID R. TYDINGS. Beloved son of Joseph R. and Kathryn (nee Hewes) Tydings; brother of Jane Lee Tydings. Friends may call at the family owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.), on Sunday, 7 to 8:30 P.M. Services and Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.
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Voss, Catherine A.
On December 25, 2002 CATHERINE ANNE VOSS of Forest Hill, beloved wife of the late John S. Voss, devoted mother of Joan A. Verdier and David Lee Voss; loving grandmother of Micahel, Dave Jr., and Jeffrey and great-grandmother of Dave III. Family will receive friends at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel-Bel Air, 3 Newport Dr., (Rts 23 & 24-Forest Hill) on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 10 A.M. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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White, Rev. John R.
On December 23, 2002, REV. JOHN R. WHITE, son of the late Rev. Arthur and Ella White. He is survived by four sisters, one brother and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Nutter Funeral Home, Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway, on Monday after 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Tuesday at the Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Warwick & Harlem Avenues, at 10:30 A.M. with Funeral Service to follow. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Whitney, Alice L.
On December 27, 2002 ALICE LAVENIA (nee Harrington) of Randallstown, beloved wife of Earl Louis Whitney Sr.; devoted mother of Madeline Kotowski, Earline Williams, Dawn Zgorski and Earl Whitney Jr.; dear sister of Buddy and Samuel Harrington. Also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LORING BYERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS INC., (8728 Liberty Rd.) on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Alices name to The Altzheimers Association, 1850 York Rd, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Williams, Elizabeth M.
On December 25, 2002, ELIZABETH (MARIE) WILLIAMS, beloved mother-in-law of Nancy L. Rodden; loving mother of the late Norman A. Rodden; loving daughter of the late William A. and Mary H. Williams; sister of the late Charles Williams, Helena Leitch and Olivia Kuhlman; grandmother of the late Jeffrey L. Rodden, great-grandmother of Ashley and Michael Rodden. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale), Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Graveside Service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Tuesday at 10 A.M. Contributions may be made to the Belvedere Green, c/o Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, 5601 Lochraven Blvd., Baltimore, MD. 21239. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Wilson, William M.
On December 27, 2002 WILLIAM M.; beloved husband of Hilda M. Wilson (nee Schmitt); father of Joanne Sayre; grandfather of Shawn Colleran, John and Nikia Sayre; great grandfather of Shannon Colleran; brother of Robert and James Wilson and Alice Cummings. Services at ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 12/29/2002.
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Wine, Ruth
On December 27, 2002 RUTH WINE (nee Green) beloved wife of Joseph Wine; loving mother of Barbara Morriston of Boulder, Co and Robert Wine of Baltimore, MD; devoted mother-in-law of Wesley Morriston; devoted sister of the late Mildred Kimball and Benjamin Green; loving grandmother of Joshua and Julia Morriston; beloved aunt of Carolyn (Joseph) Bonett. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC, 8900 Reisterstown Rd (at Mt. Wilson Lane) on Tuesday December 31, 2002 at 11 A.M. Interment at Anshe Emunah-(Aitz Chaim) Congregation Cemetery, 3901 Washington Boulevard. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 3617 Rustyrock Rd, Randallstown, MD (21133) 30. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/29/2002 - 12/30/2002.
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Witt Sr., Edward
Suddenly on December 26, 2002, EDWARD D., SR., beloved husband of Madeline L. (nee Reuter); devoted father of Mary Diane McCormick and her husband Jim, and the late E. Daniel Witt and his wife Karen; dear grandfather of Lori Mudd, Erin Pressley and Michael Witt. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Funeral from the Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road, on Monday, 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Visiting Saturday, 7 to 9 P.M., Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/28/2002 - 12/29/2002.