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THE BALTIMORE SUN

Ay, Julia

On January 8, 2003, JULIA (nee Hartmeyer); beloved wife of the late George Henry Ay; devoted mother of M. Elaine Herr; dear grandmother of Charles K. and Howard D. Herr; sister of Margaret Koutnik. Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville) on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Lukes Lutheran Church (Harford Rd.) or St. Johns Lutheran Church (Sweet Air). Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Berk, Theresa M.

On January 6, 2003; THERESA MARY BERK, Baltimore County School Bus Driver for 25 years. Beloved wife of the late William Louis Berk; devoted mother of Joseph Louis Berk and his wife Patricia, Kay Virginia Berk, Brenda Lou Grumbach, Russell Mark Berk and the late Ronald Berk; loving grandmother of Randal Grumbach, Brian Grumbach, Michael Berk, Jacquiline LaClair Wicks, Michelle LaClair Johns and Jeffery LaClair. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Road (Perry Hall) on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM with a Vigil Service at 3:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Fullerton Church on Friday at 9:30 AM. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Born, Dorothy J.

On January 7, 2003 DOROTHY JEAN (nee Anstaett) BORN wife of Roscoe C. Born; mother of Karen Andersen, Roscoe Born III, Flint Born and Lynne Myers; sister of Rosalie Frankamp. Also survived by four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Fairhaven Chapel, Sykesville. Interment private. Arrangements by the family owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, Reisterstown, MD 410-833-1414. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Butt, Lillian

On January 8, 2003, LILLIAN G. BUTT (nee Gritz); beloved wife of Joseph H. Butt; devoted mother of Joseph E. Butt; loving grandmother of Joseph K. McDaniels and Christina D. McDaniels. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Road (Perry Hall) on Thursday 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 9:30 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Calhoun, Jewell G.

On January 7, 2003, JEWELL G. CALHOUN; beloved wife of the late Macon Calhoun; devoted mother of Cherry Feldblum and her husband Bryan and the late Grace Wilson; loving sister of Myrna Barbee and her husband Howard; loving grandmother of Tommy and James Wilson, Jeffrey, Ann and Stephanie Feldblum. Friends may call at the Fleck Funeral Home, Inc., 7601 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. where services will be held at 8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, NCCU-Nursing Fund, attention; Ski Lower, Nurse Manager, 600 N. Wolf St., Baltimore, MD 21287. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Chrysam, Elnora M.

On Monday January 6, 2003 at the Episcopal Church Home, ELNORA CHRYSAM, age 97, of Louisville, KY. She was a native of Baltimore, Md., a homemaker and an associate member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Louisville and a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Baltimore. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, H. Walter Chrysam. Survivors are her daughter, Marlene C. Klingeman and her husband Roger of Louisville, a son, Walter R. Chrysam and his wife Judy of Baltimore, Md., five grandchildren; Jeffrey and Jennifer Klingeman, Lynne and David Givens, Lori and Kevin Heslin, Walter and Cindy Chrysam and Jessica and Kurt Wood. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren; Phillip, Eric, Cory, Adam, Hannah, Matthew and Michael. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. at Moreland Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Balto. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Colletti, Darryl F.

On January 7, 2003 DARRYL FRANCIS COLLETTI, loving son of Amelda R. Colletti (nee Sadler), and the late Vincent P. Colletti, devoted father of Christina L. Colletti, dear brother of Ricardo V. and Douglas P. Colletti, Kim J. Kalb and Vincent P. Colletti. Catholic Prayer Service will be held at the family-owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave., on Friday at 6:30 P.M. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 P.M. Cremation to follow. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Conrey, Edward A.

On January 8, 2003, EDWARD ARMSTRONG of Marriottsville, beloved son of the late William Fletcher, Sr. and Janet Armstrong Conrey; loving brother of Ernest S. Conrey, Hazel Kirkwood and the late William Fletcher Conrey, Jr., brother-in-law of Samuel Kirkwood and Thelma Conrey; dear uncle of Brian and David Kirkwood and devoted cousin of Laura Conrey Scott, Wyn Vaughan and Betty Cairns. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Road), Sykesville. Interment will be in Wards Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make Memorial Contributions to the Wards Chapel UMC, Heritage Trust, 11023 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Coppage, Margaret E.

On January 7, 2003, MARGARET E. COPPAGE (nee Shriver), beloved wife of the late James A. Coppage, Sr. and devoted mother of Louise Harris, Peggy Conner, James Coppage, Jr., and Donald E. Coppage, sister to Richard and Gerald Shriver. Also survived by ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild. Funeral Services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. Visiting hours on Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. Dupont Highway, Suite 107, Georgetown, DE 19947. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Crapster, John Flip Kenneth

On Tuesday, January 7, 2003; JOHN FLIP KENNETH CRAPSTER, 49, Ridgely, MD. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Crapster, his brother Ernest R. Crapster, III, of Riva, MD and many aunts & uncles. He is predeceased by his brother Eric Crapster. Visitation will be held at Fleegle-Helfenbein Funeral Home, P.A. on Saturday from 1 to 2 PM. Services Saturday January 11, 2003; at 2:00 PM, from Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, MD. Interment in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, MD. Arrangements by Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, P.A., 106 W. Sunset Avenue, P.O. Box 160, Greensboro, MD 21630. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Denoon, Estelle

On January 8, 2003, ESTELLE (nee Joy); beloved wife of the late Euell Mohan DeNoon; devoted mother of Betty D. Elrick; dear sister of Helen B. Joy and Bernice J. Dean; loving aunt of Dale Lee Dean Sr., and dear great-aunt of Dale Lee Dean Jr., Christopher Mark Dean and Mary Elizabeth Dean. Friends may call at the Sterling-Ashton-Schwab Funeral Home, Inc., 736 Edmondson Avenue, (1/2 mile west of beltway exit 14) on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where services will be held on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment in Lorraine Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Dishman, Mildred Jean

Suddenly on January 6, 2003, MILDRED JEAN of Southwest Baltimore, beloved wife of Benjamin; devoted mother of Bobby, James, Jesse, Lisa and Kim; dear sister of Dottie, Shirley and Nancy; loving grandmother of fifteen grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME P.A., 237 E. Patapsco Ave. (Brooklyn) on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where Services will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment following. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Eisenmeier, Alvina

On January 7, 2003, ALVINA G. EISENMEIER (nee Graves) beloved wife of Edmund J. Eisenmeier, loving mother of Joseph E. Eisenmeier and his wife Diane, loving grandmother of Melissa S. Eisenmeier, dear sister of the late Bernard and Leonard Graves, dear sister-in-law of Addie and Margaret Graves. Also survived by two nieces and three nephews. Memorial Service on Friday, January 10 at 11 A.M. at the Aisquith Presbyterian Church, 7515 Harford Road, 21234. Donations may be made to the church or Holly Hill Manor Nursing Home, 531 Stevenson Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Emge Jr., Wilber F.

WILBUR F. Bud EMGE, JR., 80, of Salisbury, MD and formally of Linthicum, MD, died Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at Salisbury Center Genesis Eldercare in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Wilbur F. Emge, Sr. and Lillian M. Hutton Emge. He was preceded in death by his first wife Aneta B. Clipper Emge in 1957, a sister, Vera L. Della and a brother, James P. Emge. Mr. Emge graduated from Glen Burnie High in 1940. He was a WW II Air Force Veteran where he was a Tech Sergeant. He was employed by Exxon until his retirement in 1978. Mr. Emge was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Norma S. Reuwer Emge of Salisbury; four sons, Bruce F. Emge of Edgewater, MD, Daniel G. Emge and his wife Terry of Salisbury, David R. Emge of Linthicum, MD and Timothy J. Emge and his wife Deborah of Salisbury; a daughter, Joyce E. Emge and companion Robin L. Kasemeyer of Marriottsville, MD; five grandchildren, Richard L. Emge, D. Christopher Emge and his wife Sabrina, Meghan E. Emge, Timothy J. Emge, II and Andrew J. Emge; a brother, A. Calvin Emge of Glen Burnie; two sisters, Muriel E. Bowser of Pasadena and Mary Alice Mitchell of Glen Burnie and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 A.M. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. The Rev. Edward M. Aigner, Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow in Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury and Friday from 10 to 11 A.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Joseph House, P.O. Box 1755, Salisbury, MD 21802 or the charity of your choice. Visit www.delmarvaobits.com/bounds.. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Ensor Jr., James V.

On January 7, 2003, JAMES V. ENSOR JR., of Willow Street, PA, formerly of White Hall, MD; husband of the late Catherine (nee Norris) Ensor; brother of Donald D. Ensor and Elizabeth Kyger. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 11, 2003, 2:00 P.M. from the JJ Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 Second Street, New Freedom PA. Burial in McKendree Cemetery, White Hall. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday, January 10 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Donations may be made to either Jarrettsville UM Church Building Fund, PO Box 95, Jarrettsville, MD 21084, or to West Willow UM Church, 118 West Willow Road, Willow Street, PA 17584. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Fiorini, Josephine

On January 8, 2003 JOSEPHINE (nee Anzalone) beloved wife of Jack Fiorini and devoted mother of Sharon Garrison, Tony Fiorini, Christina Morgan and Angela Fiorini; cherished grandmother of Sean, Jack, Timmy, Lisa, Jennifer, Emily, Jimmy and Jessica; loving daughter of Christina Anzalone; dear sister of Delores Amig and Frances Gunther. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY MILLER-STELLA FUNERAL HOME CHTD., 7527 Harford Road on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ursulas Catholic Church on Saturday at 9 A.M. Interment in Moreland Cemetery. A Christian Wake Service will be held Friday evening at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Towson-Dulaney Sons of Italy Scholarship Fund, 223 Deer Fox Lane, Timonium, MD 21093 would be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Fouse, Eugene G.

On January 7, 2002, EUGENE G. FOUSE, beloved husband of Evangeline Fouse (nee Ehm), devoted father of Reverend Terry Fouse, Sally Chow, Dr. Richard Fouse, Ronald Fouse, Virginia Rein, Robert Fouse, Jane Langley and the late Jean Lee, dear brother of Virginia Ake of Martinsburg, PA., and the late Dr. Gerald Fouse. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friend at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Road, (Beltway Exit 26A) on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hamilton and Bucknell Roads on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Memorial Cemetery, Martinsburg, PA on Saturday at 4 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Meals on Wheels, 515 S Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224-4238. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Hill, Dewey N.

On January 6, 2003 DEWEY N. HILL, devoted father of Brenda L. Tegges and her husband Mark and Nolan H. Hill, loving grandfather of Nicholas N. Tegges and Kristin N. Tegges, dear brother of Sondra Morazzano, Mary Callie Hoffman, Una Amoto, Francine Lieberman, Sharon Keskula, and the late Bernice Berger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A), on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Hodges, Violet A.

On January 7, 2003, VIOLET ANNA HODGES (nee Robbins); beloved wife of Earl L. Hodges, Sr.; loving mother of Earl L. Jr., Eugene L., Leroy E., Ernie L, and the late Diane E. Hodges. Also survived by her sister Doris Ketchum, nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, at route 702 (beltway exit 36), on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 P.M., and Thursday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services on Friday, at 1 P.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Howard, Eleanor C.

On December 23, 2002 ELEANOR CAMPBELL HOWARD; dear sister of Richard C. Howard and his wife Emily and the late Catherine M. Wantland; dear aunt of Stanley Wantland, Richard Craig Howard and Joyce Emily Bricker. She is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, 1 P.M. at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church, 10 E. Mt. Vernon PL. Baltimore, MD 21202. Arrangements by the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Killigrew, Robert E.

On January 5, 2003 ROBERT E. KILLIGREW, BOB; dear husband of Rosalyn J. (nee Compese); beloved father of Anne M. Cooper, Karen L. Makris and Kevin F. Killigrew; loving brother of Anne Seitz and Dan L. Killigrew; devoted grandfather of two. Also survived by special friend Archie Golden, MD. The family will receive friends at FINK FUNERAL HOME, 426 Crain Highway at 5th Ave. on Thursday from 5 to 7:30 P.M. where funeral services will follow the visitation. Interment is private at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Kim, Tommy Shin Hee

On January 3, 2003, TOMMY SHIN HEE KIM; born on November 24, 1965 in Seoul, Korea. He attended the University of Maryland College Park. He leaves behind his loving wife and two children. Family and friends attended the memorial service Wednesday evening and the funeral service Thursday at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park Inc. Interment was at the Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/7/2003 - 1/14/2003.

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- Knobel, Carl M.

On January 6, 2003 CARL M. beloved husband of Thelma J. (nee Williams); devoted father of Janet Jones, Peggy Rowe and husband John Rowe; loving grandfather of Stephen Jones and wife Theresa, Gary Jones and wife Melissa, Michael and Philip Rowe and Scott Rowe and wife Marjorie; dear great-grandfather of Dylan and Cassi Jones, Katie and Jessica Rowe. Visiting at the Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Kenwood Presbyterian Church, 4601 Fullerton Avenue on Friday 11 a.m. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kenwood Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Kramer, Bernard

On January 6, 2003; BERNARD KRAMER; beloved husband of the late Minnie D. Kramer. Survived by three daughters Enid R. Kramer, Sheri G. Blum and Debra Miller also, survived by six grandchildren and predeced by his brother Jerome Kramer. Memorial Services will held in California. Donations may be made to MS Society. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Lavery, Michael R.

Suddenly, on January 8, 2003, MICHAEL R. LAVERY, beloved husband of Lynn Lavery (nee Carder), devoted father of Scott and Craig Lavery, loving son of Paul Lavery and the late Bea Lavery, and dear brother of John, Joe, and Jim Lavery. Family will receive friends at family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd. (Beltway Exit 26a), on Friday from 3 to 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Havenwood Presbyterian Church, Boy Scout Troop 828, 100 E. Ridgely Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Mandrell, Gordon L.

On January 5, 2003, GORDON L. MANDRELL, of Arnold, MD, beloved husband of Miriam M. Mandrell; devoted father of Deborah M. Anthony, Janet L. Mandrell, Mark T. and Matthew P. Maxwell, Susan M. Gardner and Karen M. Smith; dear brother of Nettie Wallace, Ida Mae Gannon and Ruth Dudley. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the BARRANCO AND SONS, P.A., SEVERNA PARK FUNERAL HOME, Ritchie Highway at Robinson Road. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 10:30 A.M., at the Harundale Presbyterian Church, Glen Burnie. Burial private. Memorial contributions to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Martz Sr., Donald

On January 7, 2003, DONALD MARTZ, SR., beloved husband of 54 years to Veronica Bonnie Martz (nee Keller), loving father of Deborah L. Young, Donald, Jr., Bonnie Lynn, David N., Denise A. Benges, John E., Marcie A. Kuhn, Amy L. Shepeta and the late Jeffrey L. Martz, loving father-in-law of Samuel Young, Deborah Martz, Theresa Martz, Donald Benges, Robert Kuhn, Thomas Shepeta, and Linda Martz, cherished grandfather of 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and dear brother of Irvin R. Martz and Doris Smith. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road, on Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at the St. Clement I Catholic Church in Lansdowne on Saturday, 1 P.M. Interment to immediately follow services in the Meadowridge Memorial Park in Elkridge. At the familys request, donations may be directed to Harbor Hospital, 3001 S. Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- May, Ronald E.

RONALD EUGENE, of Ocean Pines, MD, died on Saturday, January 4, 2003; beloved husband of Barbara Lee May (nee Owens); loving father of Whitney S. May, of Ellicott City, MD; and dear brother of Edward May, of Arnold, MD, Memorial services will be held at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Chester, MD, at 11 A.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2003. The family requests donations be directed in memory of Ronald Eugene May at Atlantic General Hospital Foundation, c/o Janis Foley, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. www.fhnfuneralhome.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/7/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- McCulloch, Doris J.

On January 7, 2003 DORIS J. (nee Jackson) MCCULLOCH wife of the late Charles L. McCulloch, Sr.; mother of Charles L. and wife Winnie A. McCulloch; sister of the late Virginia Saffel and Ralph Jackson; grandmother of Katie and Suzy McCulloch. Services from the family owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.) Friday 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Box 43025, Baltimore, MD 21236-0025. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- McElroy Sr., Charles M.

On January 7, 2003, CHARLES MAXWELL MCELROY SR., beloved husband of the late Ruth Ardath McElroy, dear brother of Irene B. Heinz of Glen Burnie and Lewis F. McElroy of Ranson, Virginia, dear uncle of Betty Jane Grace, George Smith and several nieces and nephews, father of Charles M. McElroy Jr., dear friend of Marjorie Jules and David Boucher. Friends may call at the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook), on Friday 7-9 P.M. Graveside Service will be held Saturday 11 A.M. at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD. 21236. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Mealy, Josephine U.

On January 4, 2003 JOSEPHINE U. MEALY (nee Ulrich) beloved wife of the late George M. Mealy, devoted mother of Joan U. Rosenthal and her husband Richard; grandmother of Galen, Erin, and Paige Rosenthal. Services and Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Miner, Rita

On January 6, 2003, RITA MINER, dear sister of Dorothy Keller, Mary Mangosh, Clara Volkman, and Leo Yoswick. 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 Road, on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 11 A.M. at St. Jeromes Catholic Church. Interment to immediately follow services in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. At the familys request, donations may be directed to St. Jeromes Catholic Church, 765 W. Hamburg St., Baltimore, MD 21230. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Murray, Rev. D. Bradley

On January 5, 2003, REV. D. BRADLEY MURRAY, S.J.; beloved son of the late Thomas E. and Marie L. Bradley Murray; devoted brother of Thomas E. Murray, James B. Murray, Paul B. Murray, Anne Murray ONeill, Jane Murray Sheridan, Francis B. Murray, Joseph G. Murray, Margot Murray OMara and the late Mary Harris and Peter Murray. The body of Father Murray will lie instate in the Chapel of Our Lady of Montserrat at Loyola High School, Blakefield on Thursday, January 9, where the family will receive friends from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM and 6:00 to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be offered in the Chapel at 7:00 PM. The cemetery processional will assemble at the Chapel on Friday, January 10 at 9:00 AM. Interment in the Jesuit Cemetery, Woodstock, MD at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by the family owned MITCHELL-WIEDEFELD FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Nattans, Ralph A.

On January 5, 2002, RALPH A. NATTANS, 87 of Boynton Beach, Florida, a native of Baltimore. Ralph was a graduate of University of Maryland and University of Baltimore Law School. Ralph served as a Captain of the 71st infantry division during WWII. Prior to his retirement, he was associated with F.I. Dupont, Investments. The Nattans family were the owners of the former Roads Drug Stores. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rose Betty, his daughters Diane Aline Griffiths and Sally Anne Kline of Burke, Virginia and a son, Ralph Arthur Natthans, III of Jamison, PA.; as well as 5 devoted grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Rodeph Shalom Suburban, 8201 High School Road, Elkins Park, PA at noon, Friday, January 10. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Make a Wish Foundation. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Nichols, Kathleen A.

On January 4, 2003, KATHLEEN A. (nee Sullivan), age 97, formerly of Elkridge, Ellicott City, Irvington, and, most recently, DePaul House in Baltimore; beloved wife of the late J. Howard Nichols, Sr.; devoted mother of Joseph Howard Nichols, Jr. of Selbyville, DE, Robert S. Nichols of Ellicott City, MD, Edward S. Nichols of Arbutus, MD, and daughters-in-law Kathy, Jean, and Barbara; daughter of the late Rose M. (nee Laffy) and Michael J. Sullivan; loving sister of Anna L. Howell and the late Rosemary E. Malone, Stephen G. Sullivan, and Lillian M. Reardon; dear grandmother of ten; and dear great-grandmother of twelve. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Elkridge, at a later date. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/12/2003.

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- ODonnell, Edward M.

On January 7, 2003, EDWARD MICHAEL ODONNELL, beloved husband of Diana T. (nee Thomas), father of Emily C. and T. Keegan ODonnell, son of Nancy and the late Edward ODonnell, brother of Susan Larsen, Kevin ODonnell, Lisa Davis and Colleen Kivinski. Friends may call at the family owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Boulevard) Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 12 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church, Glyndon. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Palmer, Evelyn V.

On January 5, 2003 EVELYN V. PALMER, loving mother of Ronald Palmer and his wife Jean and Gerald Palmer. Also survived by three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the family owned LILLY AND ZEILER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 700 S. Conkling Street on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Perkins, Harry

On January 5, 2003, HARRY J., beloved father of Leslie and Carnell Perkins. Also survived by two brothers, Robert and Joseph Johnson; three grandchildren; and other relatives. Friends may call at the Joseph G. Locks Jr. Funeral Home, 1302-10 North Central Avenue, on Friday from 1 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Saturday, 11 to 11:30 A.M. Funeral services to follow. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Phillips, Mary L.

MARY LORETTA PHILLIPS, 90, a resident of Sherwood Forest and Annapolis since 1946 died of pneumonia January 7, 2003 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Mrs. Phillips was born January 28, 1912 in Dunkirk, NY. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Misericordia in Dallas, PA. She was an Englich teacher for the Baltimore County School system, a member of the Ladies Maritime Commission, the Alumni Association of Misericordia College and Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church. Her hobbies included bridge, reading and golf. Her husband of 57 years, George Phillips, died in 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Marylou Donlin of Sherwood Forest and Patricia Chilcoat of Towson; three grandchildren, Amie Chilcoat Rodriguez, James Donlin, Jr. and Patrick Donlin; two great grandchildren, Rhys Rodriguez and Noel Sawickic. Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by her grandson, George Christopher Sawicki. Friends may call from 3 to 9 P.M. on Friday, January 10, 2003 at the Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A., 12 Ridgley Ave. Annapolis, MD where a Christian Wake Service will be offered at 8:15 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon on Saturday, January 11, 2003 at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Leukemia Research, 550 North Boardway, Baltimore, MD 21206. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/11/2003.

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- Scharnberg, Sally

The Board of Directors and the membership of Bonnie View Country Club express heartfelt condolences on the passing of SALLY SCHARNBERG on December 5, 2002, beloved daughter of our members Leonard and Esther Herman. ARMAND LEVIN President. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Schumann, Charles A.

On January 7, 2003; CHARLES A., retired employee of Martin Marietta and member of the Baltimore Philatelic Society. Beloved husband of Jeanette Schumann and devoted friend of Santo and Jean Barco. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2003 in Moreland Memorial Park Cemetery, Parkville, MD at 11 AM. Arrangements by JOSEPH N. ZANNINO, JR FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Smith, Anna C.

On January 7, 2003, ANNA CATHERINE (nee Wiebking); beloved wife of the late Albert Francis Smith; devoted mother of Ronald F. Smith and his wife Patricia, William K. Smith and his wife Lucille, Cynthia A. Chrystal and her husband John, and the late Jerome G. Smith. Also survived by twelve grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 130 East Fort Avenue (South Baltimore), 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 in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Smith, Marjorie M.

On January 6, 2003, MARJORIE (nee Miller) of Sparks, beloved wife of the late Billy F. Smith and loving mother of Barbara L. Bobbi Franklin and her husband Bob, David R. Ronnie Smith and his wife Lilly, Mary Alice Hoshall and her husband Terry, Elizabeth J. S. B.J., Giustina and her husband Victor and Martha Anne Wingeart and her husband Michael, dear sister of Doris M. Otto, Jean M. MacMaster, Mary M. Courtney and the late Louise M. Fowble and William T. Miller. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. 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, 7-9 P.M. and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will be celebrated in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Parkton, on Saturday, January 11 at 2 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in Mrs. Smiths name to the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 17036 Prettyboy Dam Road, Parkton, Md. 21120 or the American Lung Association, 1840 York Road, Timonium, Md. 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- Stanley, Robert C.

On January 6, 2003, ROBERT C. STANLEY, beloved husband of Jamie Stanley. Friends may call at the family-owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Rd (at Echodale), on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Annunciation on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in the memory of Bob Stanley, to the Church of the Annunciation, 5212 McCormick Ave., Baltimore, MD 21206. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/8/2003 - 1/9/2003.

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- States, Lydia K.

On December 30, 2002; LYDIA K. STATES (nee Kummer); beloved wife of the late David A. States; sister of the late Paul Kummer and the late Bertha Plantholt; adored mother of Paula States Fribush; loving mother in law of Samuel M. Fribush; cherished grandmother of Andrew Brian Fribush. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Stoltzfus, Constance A.

On January 7, 2003, CONSTANCE ANN CONNIE (nee Bosley), beloved wife of the late Calvin Stoltzfus, loving mother of David Calvin and Robert Herbert Stoltzfus; devoted daughter of Marjorie Hoffman Bosley and the late Thomas Preston Bosley; cherished grandmother of Lacy Lee , Kelly Nicole, Morgan Elizabeth and Taylor Christian Stoltzfus; and loving sister of Frances Bosley Potter. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 West Padonia Rd.,(at York Rd.) Timonium-Cockeysville, on Thursday, 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 10, in Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church, , Towson, at 9 A.M. Interment Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in Connies name to Ascenstion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7601 York Road, Towson, MD 21204 or to The Salvation Army Headquarters, 814 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Torgerson, Marie A.

On January 7, 2003 MARIE ANN TORGERSON (nee Murphy); devoted mother of Anita Jones and her husband Russel, Ed Torgerson and his wife Michele; loving grandmother of Tyler and Cassidy; dear sister of Anita Fischer. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the MILLER-DIPPLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6415 Belair Road on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. with a Christian Wake Service at 3:30 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at Saint Michaels Overlea Church at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Van Emden Jr., Alexander

On January 7, 2003, after a 19 month fight against brain cancer, ALEX leaves his wife Brenda; his daughter Ashley, 17, son Alex, 12, daughter Megan, 3; his mom and dad, Margaret and Alex, Sr.; his brothers, John and Scott Van Emden and sisters Barbara Hackett, Kim Del Mauro and Sue Nappi and Team Alex, who are all very proud of him and will miss him very much. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY, INC., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Rd.) Timonium/Cockeysville on Friday, 3 to 5 P.M. and Saturday, January 11, 3 to 5 P.M. at which time services will begin. Interment private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Alex Van Emden, Jr. to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown Street, Ste 3H, Watertown, MA 02472. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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- Wroblewski, Henry J.

On Saturday, January 4, 2003, HENRY J. WROBLEWSKI of Baltimore, MD, formerly of New York, age 83. Loving son of the late Victor and Lottie Wroblewski; devoted brother of Rose Hartnett of Canada. Also, survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Wroblewski was a volunteer at the Waxter Senior Center in Baltimore and was a retiree from Alpha Graphics in Baltimore. He also served in the Army during World War II. Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Monday, January 13, 2003 at Littles Funeral Home, 34 Maple Avenue, Littlestown, PA. The Rev. James M. Sterner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Littlestown will be officiating. There will be no viewing; however the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the Funeral Home. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kenmore, N.Y. Memorial contributions to the Waxter Senior Center, 861 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/9/2003.

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- Zang, Dorothy

On January 6, 2003, DOROTHY ZANG, beloved wife of the late Charles A. Zang, devoted mother of June Zang, Fred Zang, Charles Zang Jr. and Diane Arloff; also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home, P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd (Beltway exit 29B) on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and where family and friends are invited to attend Services on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/9/2003 - 1/10/2003.

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