Anzulis, Joseph J.
On January 1, 2003 JOSEPH JOHN, of Timonium, MD. Beloved husbAnd of Mary L. Anzulis (nee Dunn); devoted brother of the late Anna Kursavich, Margaret Manning, Monica Bender, Phyllis Kaskel, Julia Klosek, John Anzulis and Anthony Anzulis, Jr. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, 2325 York Road (Timonium, MD) on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial wil be celebated on Saturday at 10 A.M. at the St. Joseph Church (Texas, MD). Interment in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Bean Jr., George H.
On December 31, 2002, GEORGE H. JR., beloved husband of Norma D. and the late Helen Bean, devoted father of Dawn Beckett, Lorri Barnby, Shelly Rohrback, Carol Treas, and Mary Guenther. Also survived by eight granddaughters, two grandsons, a brother Harry Bean Sr., and a sister Teresa DiRocco. Friends may call at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, at Route 702 (Beltway Exit 36) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Biensach, Rosalee S.
On January 1, 2003 ROSALEE S.; beloved wife of Christian G. Biensach; devoted mother of Georgeann Sherman, Barbara K. Schwartz and the late Donald L. Biensach; devoted sister of Estelle T. Wenzel; loving grandmother of Christian D. Sherman, Sherry D. Moore, Carole D. Salamone and Amy L. Miner; great grandmother of Benjamin A. Moore, Natalie G. Moore and Raegan A. Salamone Funeral Services will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Orems Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, from 7 to 9 P.M., and Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Chainey Sr., George C.
On December 27, 2002, GEORGE C. SR., beloved husband of Stephanie Chainey, devoted father of Vanita Chainey and George C. Chainey Jr., loving grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of five. His sister Nancy Woodhouse also survives Mr. Chainey. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Januray 4, 2003 at 11:30 A.M. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 1115 Freemont Avenue, Baltimore. Interment Private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Clark, Thomas A.
On December 30, 2002; THOMAS A. CLARK; beloved husband of Mary E. Clark; father of William T. Clark; grandfather of William T. Clark, Jr. and Melissa L. Clark; great-grandfather of McKenna L. Clark. Family will receive friends on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the BRADLEY-ASHTON-MATTHEWS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2134 Willow Spring Road (at the corner of Dundalk Ave). A Funeral Service will be held Friday 10 AM at Watersedge Baptist Church, 3483 Liberty Parkway in Dundalk. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Clayman, Dorothy E.
On December 29, 2002, DOROTHY E. CLAYMAN beloved wife of the late Julius Y. Clayman, loving mother of Eugene Y. Clayman, Joyce T. ONeal and Martha J. Lausch. Also survived by five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M at HARRY H. WITZKES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Services will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M from the funeral home with interment following at Druid Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Collier, Teddy P.
On December 29, 2002; TEDDY P. COLLIER. Beloved husband of the late Margaret H. Collier; devoted father of Patrick N., James A., Charles D., and M. Paul Collier and Gaynell C. Erdman; dear brother to Richard L. Collier, Charles E., Carl W. and the late Benjamin F. Collier. Also, survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Tarring Cargo Funeral Home, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM with Moose Service at 7:30 PM. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 3 at 11 AM at Grace United Methodist Church, 110 W. Belair Avenue, Aberdeen, MD. Interment will be private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Deckert, Wanda C.
On December 30, 2002, WANDA C. (nee Cecchini); beloved wife of the late Richard W. Deckert; devoted mother of Rick Deckert and his wife Jan; loving sister of Walter Cecchini Fant; dear grandmother of Holly Moore and Lauren Deckert; great grandmother of Kiersten Moore. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Road, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leos Catholic Church (Exeter Street in Little Italy) on Monday 10 A.M. Entombment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Leo Church and/or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Deutch, Alice
On January 1, 2003 ALICE DEUTCH (nee Davidson), beloved wife of the late Robert Kravetz and Abraham Deutch; beloved mother of Naomi Bystock and Irvin Kravetz; devoted mother-in-law of Lee Bystock and Harriett Kravetz; devoted sister of Clara Levin and the late Yetta Burgan, Ida Rodman, Harry Orke, Maurice, David K. and Isadore Davidson; loving grandmother of Robin Kravetz, Aliza and J.J. Sussman, Marc and Linda Bystock, Charles and Ellen Bystock; loving great-grandmother of Shira Ethel Sussman, Mara, Ian, Josh and Matthew Bystock. Also survived by loving family; Buddy and Roz Deutch, Karen and Wayne Schwartz and children, Jeffrey and Sharon Deutch and children, Joyce Koski and Jan Carol Kaufman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd at Mt. Wilson Lane on Thursday January 2 at 2 p.m. Interment Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 2424 Lightfoot Dr (21209) 3. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Eckstein Jr., John H.
Howard Chapter #20, O.E.S., regrets to announce the passing of our Brother JOHN H. ECKSTEIN, JR., and extends sincere sympathy to the family. An Eastern Star Service will be held at Catonsville United Methodist Church on Friday, January 3, 2003 at 11 A.M. Beverly Root, WM. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Enders IV, George William
On Sunday, December 29, 2002, GEORGE WILLIAM ENDERS, IV (Col. USMC) of Cambridge, MD. Beloved husband of Dottie (nee Woernle) of Cambridge, MD., loving father of Donna Enders of Ruxton, MD., George Enders of Ocean City, MD., John Enders of Cambridge, MD., devoted brother of Kirk Enders of Baltimore, MD., John Enders of Monrovia, Md., Tom Thieman of Baltimore, MD., devoted mom Violet Thieman of Baltimore, MD., adored aunts Mary Phoebe Willis of Fredericksburg, VA., Roberta Thaler of Carmel, CA., and cousins. The family will receive friends at a causal celebration of Georges life at the Cambridge Elks Lodge #1272 on Saturday, January 4 at 4:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL. 60614-1889 or to the Toys for Tots, Attention SSGT Brown, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 7000 Hamlet Ave., Baltimore, MD. 21234. For letters of condolences, please visit delmarvaobits.com. Arrangements are being handled by Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/31/2002 - 1/2/2003.
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Farchione, Antoinette
On December 30, 2002, ANTOINETTE FARCHIONE; loving daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Farchione; dear sister of Esther F. Morrow. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who are greatly bereaved by the passing of their most favorite aunt. A funeral service will be held in the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A), on Saturday, at 10 A.M. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. Family will receive friends on Friday, 5 to 8 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Funk, Joseph
On December 28, 2002, JOSEPH FRANKLIN FUNK devoted husband of the late Evelyn (nee Louis) dear brother of Gilbert R. Funk Sr., and the late Charles M. Funk Sr., Naomi McClung, Theodore Funk and Ruth Bowen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Funk was a member of Waverly Lodge #152 A.F. & A.M, Elkridge, MD, and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Baltimore Forest #45. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc., Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A funeral service will be held on Friday 11 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, 8701 Cottington Road, Baltimore, MD, 21236. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/31/2002 - 1/2/2003.
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Gawel Sr., Theodore E.
On January 1, 2003; THEODORE EDWARD, SR., of Westminster. Beloved husband of the late Sarah C. Gawel; devoted father of Mary Jo Judge, Theodore E. Gawel, Jr. and John F. Jack Gawel; brother of Francis Gawel, Helen Crawford and the late John and William Gawel, Elsie Ochs and Olga Kane. Also, survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, P.A., 412 Washington Road, Westminster on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM, where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 4:00 PM and a Rosary Service in the evening. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the sisters of the Good Shepherd Street, St. Josephs Residence, 4100 Maple Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Geppi, Marie A.
On December 31, 2002, MARIE ANN GEPPI (nee Buettner); beloved wife of the late Samuel V. Geppi; devoted mother of S. Ronald Geppi, Lawrence V. Geppi, M. Darlene Geppi, and Donna T. Donovan; loving sister of Theresa Kloch and Edward Buettner. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue (1 mile west of beltway exit 14), on Wednesday, 7 to 9 P.M., and Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 10 A.M., at St. Mark Catholic Church. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Gervasi, Anthony F.
On December 31, 2002, ANTHONY F. GERVASI, loving brother of Carmela R. Disney and Theresa A. Longo. Also survived by other family and friends. Private services to be held on Friday with interment in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard Funeral Home Inc. 410-242-3300. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Gilmore-Henson, Maggalean
On December 28, 2002; MAGGALEAN. Beloved fiance of Edward Johnson, Jr.; devoted sister of James E. Gilmore and Johnnie Quil Oliver. Also, survived by devoted cousin Minnie Ball; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Road, Thursday 1 to 8 PM. The family will receive friends at the First Apostolic Church, 27 S. Caroline Street Friday 11 AM. Funeral Services will begin 11:30 AM. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Grimm, Kay Doris
Howard Chapter #20, O.E.S., regrets to announce the passing of our Sister KAY. DORIS GRIMM, P.M., L.M., and extends sincere sympathy to the family. An Eastern Star Service will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home, Arbutus on Thursday, January 2, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. Beverly Root, WM. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Harris, Mary A.
On December 26, 2002, MARY A., aunt of Jane White and Jacqueline Jones, cousin of Anna Woodland and Roger S. Wilkes Sr. Also survived by one great-niece, three great-nephews, and other relatives. Friends may call the PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 1721-27 N. Monroe St. (Westwood Ave) Thursday 12 noon to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends Friday 10:30 to 11 A.M. with service to follow in above chapel. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Henry, Doris A.
On December 25, 2002 DORIS A. HENRY (nee Frederick) of Severna Park, MD beloved wife of the late Freddie V. Henry; loving mother of Anita Sargent; devoted grandmother of Arian and Chad Sargent. Visitation private. A Memorial Service will be held Friday 2 p.m. at the Woods Presbyterian Church, Severna Park, MD. Arrangements made by BARRANCO & SONS, P.A. SEVERNA PARK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Hildebrand Jr., John W.
On December 30, 2002, JOHN WILLIAM HILDEBRAND JR., beloved husband of the late Jeanne C. Hildebrand (nee Holtgreve); devoted brother of Katherine Phelps of AZ; loving brother-in-law of Phyllis Brolle; uncle of Bruce Brolle of PA, Debbie Ey and her husband Robin. A Memorial Service will be held at the Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd (Perry Hall) on Saturday at 11:30 A.M. Cremation Services private. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Assn. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Hockstra, Cora D.
On Tuesday, December 31, 2002, DAPHNE, beloved wife of the late Fred G. Hockstra. She is survived by three sons: Thomas G., Fred G., and Darryl T. Hockstra, nine grandchildren: Gerrit, Steven, Darrin, Jason, Amanda, Darryl, Joshua, Daniel, and Jessica, and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Sterling-Ashton-Schwab Funeral Home Inc., 736 Edmondson Avenue ( mile west of Beltway Exit 14) on Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services will be held on Saturday at Chapel Gate Presbyterian Church, 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD at 11 A.M. Interment private. Flowers may be sent. Please omit gladiolas. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Huber, Joseph B.
On December 31, 2002, JOSEPH B.; beloved husband of Lois V. (nee Burchett); devoted father of Stephanie J. Baltimore and husband Paul, Pamela J. Pusloskie and husband Jimmy, Valerie L. Moran and husband Doug, and the late Joseph B. Huber, Jr.; devoted father-in-law of Bertha Huber; devoted brother of George, Lawrence and Tom Huber and Margaret Peterson. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at E. F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville), on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Huebler, Louise B.
On December 29, 2002, LOUISE BUTLER HUEBLER (nee Burgess) of Severna Park MD, beloved wife of James E. Huebler; loving mother of James E. Huebler Jr., Ann H. Furst and Jeanne B. Cochran; devoted grandmother of Ryan Huebler, Lauren Huebler, Christopher Furst Jr., Steven Furst, Katie Brannan and Stacey Brannan; also survived by JoAnn Huebler, Christopher W. Furst and Donald Cochran. Family and friends are invited to BARRANCO & SONS P.A. SEVERNA PARK FUNERAL HOME, Ritchie Hwy at Robinson Rd., on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Johns Evangelist Church, Severna Park, MD, 10 A.M. Friday. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Hunter, Edwina L.
On December 31, 2002, EDWINA LUCZAK, loving wife of Robert J. Hunter, beloved mother of Edward C. Luczak and Donna L. Robertson, stepmother of Christine Cavalier and Gloria Altman, Patricia Weisel and Norma Annucci, dear sister of Edmund Sobolewski, Alice Voychek, Irene Sillup and Helen Wojciechowski. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Mrs. Hunter was also very active in senior organizations. The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road, (at York Road), Timonium-Cockeysville, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Joseph Church, Texas, on Friday, January 3, at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed in Mrs. Hunters name to Gilchrist Hospice Center, 6601 N. Charles St., Towson, MD 21204 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 101 Church Lane, Texas, MD 21030. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Hyder, Blanche M.
On December 30, 2002, BLANCHE M. (nee Hager); beloved wife of the late James L. Hyder II; devoted mother of James L. III, Henry, Russell and Bryan Hyder. Also survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY MILLER-STELLA FUNERAL HOME CHTD., 7527 Harford Road, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., where services will be held on Friday, 10:30 A.M. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Jones Sr., Albert L.
On December 30, 2002, ALBERT L. SR., beloved husband of Alice K. Willinghan Jones; devoted father of Carol Jones Brady, Albert L. Jones Jr. and Barbara Jean Jones; also survived by four grandchildren; two sisters, M. Regina Gowl and Junella Stanley. The family will receive friends at the Lassahn Funeral Home Inc., 7401 Belair Rd., on Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Rd., on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Hiss United Methodist Church and/or Hospice of Baltimore Development Center, 6601 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Kaz, Frances
On December 31, 2002; FRANCES KAZ. Devoted sister of the late Isidore Katz, Belle Glick and Sarah Craig. Also survived by many generations of loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Services and Interment at the Forband Cemetery, Rosedale, Thursday, January 2 at 12 noon. Please omit flowers. Contributions should be directed to Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC. 2. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Kazanarakis, Dorothy M.
On December 27, 2002, DOROTHY MARIE (nee Pollard), beloved wife of the late Nicholas G. Kazanarakis; devoted mother of Diane Revak and Kevin Kazanarakis; also survived by many loving brothers and sisters, and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Stella Maris Chapel on Friday at 10:30 A.M. Interment private. Arrangements by the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd, Timonium MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Kohlhafer, Mary E.
On December 30, 2002, MARY ELIZABETH (nee Dorsey) KOHLHAFER, beloved wife of the late Gilbert Kohlhafer, devoted mother of Dianna Bond, Gerry Bordes, and Donald Kohlhafer, dear sister of Anthony Dorsey. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook), on Thursday, January 2, 7-9 P.M. and Friday, January 3, 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Pius V Church, 6428 York Road, on Saturday, January 4 at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the GBMC Foundation, 6701 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD. 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Krawczyk, Jennie B.
On January 1, 2003 JENNIE B. (nee Czyryca); beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Krawczyk; devoted mother of Peggy A. Fix; loving grandmother of Jeffrey, Anne and James Fix. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd. (beltway exit 29B) on Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. Family and friends are invivted to attend a funeral mass on Friday in the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9 A.M. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Leaf, Grace E.
On December 30, 2002, GRACE ELIZABETH (nee Hilberg) LEAF; beloved wife of the late Arthur Benton Leaf; dear sister-in-law of the late Ruth Leaf; dear aunt of Sandra Bullock. Mrs. Leaf was a graduate of Eastern Class of 1922, Goucher College Class of 1926, and retired from the American Red Cross. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A) on Friday from 10 to 11 A.M., at which time a service will be held. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 N. Charles Street, 21210. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Martin, Franklin Delano
On December 25, 2002, FRANKLIN (formerly of Sparrows Point, MD) devoted father of two sons, Chandler and Carlton Chelsea, one sister, four brothers, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Carlton C. Douglass Funeral Services, P.A., 1701 McCulloh Street on Thursday from 3 to 9 P.M. Family will receive friends Friday 6:30 to 7 P.M. at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church, 1617 West Saratoga Street with services immediately following at 7 P.M. Interment Monday, Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Mayes, Stewart C.
On December 31, 2002; STEWART STEW MAYES. Beloved husband of Marion A. Mayes (nee Locke) and the late Amanda Mae Mayes; devoted father of Stewart H., Robert J. and Raymond A. Mayes; step-father of Elaine Kozub and Joyce Kraft; loving grandfather of Teresa, Robert, Jr. and Deborah; brother of Evelyn H. Stumpfel. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Road, (Perry Hall) on Thursday 7 to 9 PM and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, 10 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Norris, Allan T.
ALLAN TURNBULL NORRIS of Dorset, Vermont and formerly of Ruxton, died Saturday, December 28, 2002 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. He was born in Baltimore on July 16, 1921 and was the son of the late Alexander Murdoch Norris and Mary (nee Hoge) Norris. After graduating from St. Andrews school in Middletown Delaware, he attended Johns Hopkins University prior to serving with the Navy during World War II. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1948 and served as a First Lieutenant with the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Nancy Maynard on July 22, 1956 on Nantucket. They resided in Princeton, NJ while he worked for the Opinion Research Corp. In 1959, they moved back to Baltimore to join the family wines and spirits business, Maynard & Child. He was a member of the LHirondelle Club and the Bachelors Cotillon. In 1981, Nancy and Allan moved to Dorset Vermont where they ran a bed and breakfast named The LittleLodge at Dorset for 17 years. As a youth, Allan spent his summers at Gibson Island and especially enjoyed sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. He also loved to play tennis, paddletennis, swim, ice skate and more than anything be with his family. Allan is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Dorset; his son Allan T. Norris, Jr. of South Burlington, Vermont, and his two daughters, Susan Norris-Berry of Granville, Ohio, and Laura Norris Deady of Underhill, Vermont. He is survived by his sister Anne Norris Poole of Baltimore and predeceased by his other sister Polly Norris Rulon-Miller. He also has five grandchildren, Tucker and Dakota Deady, Ryland Berry, and Ashley and Kimberly Norris. A Memorial Service will be held on January 4, 2003 at the United Church of Dorset. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association in care of Brewster Funeral Service, PO Box 885, ManchesterCtr, VT 05255. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Plack, Ella M.
On December 31, 2002; ELLA M. (nee Recker); beloved wife of the late Chester V. Plack; devoted mother of Lavern M. Copperthite and Vernon F. Plack; dear sister of Robert L. Recker; dear mother-in-law of Albert J. Copperthite and Norma E. Plack. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 3204 Mountain Road (Pasadena) on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Our Lady of the Chesapeake Church on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Our Lady of the Chesapeake Church, 8325 Ventnor Road, Pasadena, MD 21122. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Plitt, Hazel F.
On Tuesday December 31, 2002 HAZEL FLORENCE (nee Reynolds), beloved wife of the late Franklin C. Plitt; dear sister-in-law of George H. Plitt. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Sterling Ashton Schwab Funeral Home Inc., 736 Edmondson Avenue (1/2 mile west of beltway exit 14) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 to 11 A.M. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the West Baltimore United Methodist Church, 5130 Greenwich Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Randall, Eleanor L.
On December 28, 2002, ELEANOR L. RANDALL, loving mother of Harriett, Thomas, Jr., Peggy, A. Maybin, William (deceased), Gloria, Ellen, Vivian, Phyllis, Michael, one sister Marie Wise, other relatives. Friends may call Nutter Funeral Home, Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Thursday 3 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Friday, January 3, at Grace A.M.E. Church, 67 Winters Lane, at 6:30 P.M., with Funeral Services to follow. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Ritter, Charles W.
On January 1, 2003, CHARLES W., beloved husband of Patricia M. (Nitkowski), devoted father of Barbara Ruzicka, Janet Palasik and her husband Ed, and Vicki Ritter, loving grandfather of Amanda, Jessica, Brittany, Bradley, and Nicholas. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Road (Perry Hall), on Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 9 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Neurology Department. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Rodier, Paul P.
On December 28, 2002, PAUL P. RODIER; dear brother of Sharon, Stephen, Peter, and Sheila Rodier. He was preceded in death by his parents Louie and Eleanor Rodier and brother Michael Rodier. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 4 P.M., at the CLADDAGH PUB, 2918 ODonnell Street, Baltimore, MD, 21224, 410-522-4220. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hyperbaric Medical Educational Fund, 29 South Greene Street, Baltimore, 20201, attention Roger Marquis. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Rudolph, Patricia
On December 31, 2002, PATRICIA RUDOLPH (nee Ajello); beloved wife of the late Philip Rudolph; loving mother of Leslie Rudolph Garlow; devoted mother-in-law of Bruce A. Garlow; loving grandmother of Lisa L. Garlow and Eric J. Garlow. Services and interment in Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane, on Friday, January 3 at 12 noon. Please omit flowers. Family at home at 11 Dandelion Court (Craddock Estates), Owings Mills, MD (21117). 2. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Russ, Charles R.
On December 31, 2002, CHARLES R., beloved husband of Kathleen Kelly Russ, loving father of Bryan Russ and the late Mitchell Russ, step-father of Michael Stedding and Teri Stedding Coon, and loving brother of Francis Russ, Noel Russ, Gloria Bilbrey, Madolyn Powell, and Shirley Fraiser. Also survived by grandchildren: Amber Russ, Ashley Stedding, and Tommy and Cody Coon. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Schnaper, Isidore
On December 31, 2002 ISIDORE SCHNAPER; beloved husband of Sonia Schnaper (nee Fox); loving father of Emily and Thomas Manders and Deborah Schnaper; dear brother of Dr. Nathan Schnaper and the late Bernard Schnaper and Martin Schnaper; loving grandfather of Noah William Manders and Aaron Jacob Manders. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROTHERS, INC., 8900 Resisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Ln. on Thursday, January 2 at 11 A.M. Interment Arlington Chizuk Amuno Congregation Cemetery, 4300 N. Rogers Ave. please omit flowers. Family in mourning at 11 Slade Ave. Apt. 304 (21208). 3. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Scott, Marvin W.
On December 30, 2002 MARVIN W. SCOTT; beloved husband of Mabel M. Scott; loving father of the late Marvene E. Scott; dear brother of three sisters and six brothers. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd. on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11: 30 A.M. Interment to immediately follow services in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. At the family requests donations may be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 141 Laverne Ave. Lansdowne, MD 21227. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 12/31/2002 - 1/2/2003.
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Simmons, Elisebeth F.
On December 26, 2002, ELISEBETH F.; devoted wife of Willie O. Friends may call at the Wylie Funeral Home, P.A., 638 N. Gilmor Street, on Thursday, 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Friday, 10 A.M., funeral 10:30 A.M., at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1300 Druid Hill Avenue. Inquiries at www.wyliefuneralhome.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Smith, Nellie A.
On December 30, 2002, NELLIE AVON a resident of the Presbyterian Home of Maryland, dear daughter of the late Nellie and Walter H. Smith Sr., sister of the late Walter H. Smith Jr., and Robert S. Smith, sister-in-law of Clara G. Smith, aunt of Robert M. Smith, Theodore G. Smith and Jean L. Weitzel. Friends may call at the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook) on Thursday 2 to 4 P.M. A graveside service will be held Friday, 11 A.M at Loudon Park Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Friday, 2 P.M at the Presbyterian Home of Maryland. Those desiring may make contributions to the Healthcare Ctr., Fund of the Presbyterian Home of Maryland, 400 Georgia Court, Towson, MD, 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Sokolowski, Edward J.
On December 31, 2002; EDWARD J. SOKOLOWSKI, of Edgewood, MD. Devoted husband of Ellen Gray Breakall Sokolowski; loving father of Edward Sokolowski, John E. Sokolowski, Mark A. Sokolowski, and Ellen Duty; brother of Mildred Gray and Rita Kucharski. Also, survived by six grandchildren ad five great-grandchildren. Services will be held in the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A., in Abingdon, MD on Saturday,, January 4, 2003 at 10 AM. Interment will be in Moreland Memorial Park, Baltimore, MD. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, January 3 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Stetka, Inez M.
On January 1, 2003; INEZ MAE (nee Biggs); beloved wife of the late Gus Stetka; devoted mother of Charles L. and Michael K. Stetka and his wife Donna; dear sister of Helen Bonsignora, Marie Chance and Edward Biggs; loving grandmother of Micheal, Jr., Kelly and John Stetka. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Road (Perry Hall) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Tallakson, Jon E.
On December 25, 2002; JON TALLAKSON. Survived by his son Eric Tallakson; father and step-mother Daniel B. and Wanda Tallakson; three brothers Robert Zeinog, Scott Zeinog an Daniel L. Tallakson and one step-brother Jerome Goins. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 4, 2003 from 2 until 3 PM in the Chapel at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbot Avenue, Laurel. Memorial Celebration of Rememberance to begin at 3 PM. Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Tittle, George W.
On December 30, 2002 GEORGE WASHINGTON CHIEF, Age 69, of Jarrettsville, MD. Beloved husband of Ann Jeanette (nee Hall) Tittle; loving father of George Andre Tittle, Ann Georgette Tittle, Troy A. Tittle, Jeffrey A. Tittle and Michael A. Tittle; dear father-in-law of Lisa (nee Maloney) Tittle; dear grandfather of Adam and Sarah Emerson-Tittle and Shelby and Sean Tittle; devoted brother of William F. Bud Tittle, Jr., Clarence Tittle, Richard Tittle, Eva Brown, Mable William and Hermoine Horsey and the late Mary Williams Vistation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2003 at the Ames United Methodist Church, 112 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD from 5 to 8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 4 at St. Margarets Catholic Church, 141 Hickory Ave. Bel Air, MD at 10 A.M. Interment Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by JOSEPH N. ZANNINO JR. FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Tucciarella, Thomas L.
On January 1, 2003, THOMAS LEO, beloved husband of Louise (nee Marangoni) Tucciarella, loving father of Phyllis Roche and Sandra Wach, devoted father-in-law of Robert Roche and Chester Wach, dear grandfather of Thomas and Lisa Wach, and loving brother of Rosalie Mazziott, Michael Tucciarella, Rita Carrigan, and the late James and Andrew Tucciarella and Amelia Hedderman. Also survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at the JOSEPH N. ZANNINO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 263 S. Conkling St (at Gough), on Saturday at 9 A.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at our Lady Of Pompei Church at 10 A.M. Entombment at Lorraine Park Mausoleum. Friends may call on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/2/2003 - 1/3/2003.
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Warnk, Mary A.
On Sunday December 29, 2002 MARY ANGELA (nee Price) WARNK; eBay online Auction Entrepreneur and Professional Clinical Assistant; beloved wife of Richard E. Warnk; devoted mother of Natalie Ann Smith and Rhonda Lee Chairs; sister of Prakxeda L. Elliott, Noah S. Price, Jr., Walter L. Price and the late Arthur F. Price; grandmother of Morgan Lynn Smith; devoted companion to Benny Vom Kastler Kreuz. The family will receive friends at the family owned Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, 2325 York Road, Timonium on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. where funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3 at 4 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Whiteley, James E.
On December 29, 2002, JAMES E. WHITELEY, beloved son of Helen M. (nee Baylis), dear husband of the late Charlotte R. (nee Linnbaum), loving father of Bonnie L. Patterson, Glen A. and Skip A. Whiteley, devoted brother of Marjorie A. Conner, Elizabeth Fiorino, Herbert L. and George F. Whiteley, endearing grandfather of Meghan Marie and Cody James Patterson, Lexi M., Kelsey R., Benjamin E., Jenna Charlotte and Shane Allen Whiteley. The family will receive friends at FINK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 426 Crain Hwy South (at 5th Avenue), on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Wiegmann, Rose Mary
On January 1, 2003 ROSE MARY WIEGMANN (nee Lembach); beloved aunt of Franklin C. Wimmer, Sr. and Helen Rose Wimmer and her fiance George J. Albrecht; loving daughter of the late John and Frances Lembach; dear sister of the late Matilda J. Wimmer. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Funeral from the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. on Saturday at 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian at St. Clare Catholic Church at 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Visiting hours on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Wilson, Maria N.
On December 30, 2002, MARIA N. (nee Pisot) beloved wife of the late Adam G. Wilson, devoted mother of Glen Wilson, loving grandmother of Tyler and Trevor Wilson, dear sister-in-law of Ruth Nichols and Charlotte Rodriguez, loving aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will gather at the Charles S. Zeiler & Son Inc., Funeral Home, 6224 Eastern Avenue (at Folcroft Street) on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M where a Catholic Prayer Service will be held on Friday at 10 A.M. Entombment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/1/2003 - 1/2/2003.
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Winn, Dorothy J.
On January 1, 2003 DOROTHY JANE WINN of Linthicum; beloved wife of William H. Winn; loving mother of Debora Jane McCoil, Sally Ann Pennington and Mark H. Stauffer; loving grandmother of Michele Burack, Kimberley Scheufele, Jeremiah Pennington, Lindsay, Nicholas and Madison Stauffer; dear sister of Betty L. Gallion and her husband James and Bonnie Barnes. 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 of Route 100) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and where funeral services will be held in the Vermillion Chapel on Saturday, January 4 at 11 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Wright, Mary A.
On Wednesday, January 1, 2003, MARY A. (nee Wetzel) of Woodbine, beloved wife of the late Truman Woodrow Wright, devoted mother of Charlotte M. Chester, Ginny L. Jones, Linda W. Chrest, Marvin W. Wright, and the late William Wright. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (beside South Carroll High School) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 4th at 11 A.M. Interment Lake View Memorial Park. www.burrier-queen.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.
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Yaffe Jr., Richard L.
On December 9, 2002, RICHARD Rick L. YAFFE JR.; beloved husband of Lucinda (nee Daehnke) Yaffe; father of Eric and Mark Yaffe; son of Richard and Virginia (nee Hubbard) Yaffe; brother of Robert Yaffe and Nancy Hagerty. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service at the family-owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.), Friday 1 P.M. Interment private. Friends may call from 12 P.M. until time of service. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/2/2003.