Allender Sr., Leroy Fairfax
On January 19, 2003 LEROY FAIRFAX ALLENDER SR. (Reds) beloved husband of Mary Allender (nee Peraro) loving father of Leroy Jr., Harry, Donald, Jerry, Ronald and Samuel Allender, dear brother of Harry and Edgar Allender, adored brother-in-law of Dennis Peraro and Elizabeth Knox, devoted father-in-law of Kathy, Ann, Carrie and Colleen Allender, also survived by eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 4107 Wilkens Ave., on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where Services will be held on Wednesday at 10 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Arnold Sr., Richard E.
On January 20, 2003, RICHARD E., Sr.; beloved fiance of Julia Anne Watts; loving father of Ricard E. Arnold, Jr. and Robert C. Arnold. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home, Inc. 3631 Falls Rd. on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment in Lorraine Park Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Dr., POB 43025, Baltimore, MD 21236-0025. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Avery, Debora Smith
On January 13, 2003, DEBORA SMITH AVERY; beloved daughter of Barbara Kayes of Lakewood, NJ and George and Adrienne Avery of Elkridge; devoted mother of Dylan Anthony Avery; dear sister of Denise Strauser and Dirk Anthony Avery; loving aunt of Joshua Trenton Avery. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Agustines Roman Catholic Church, 5976 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, on January 24 at 9 A.M. Interment was held on January 16 at Hillcrest Cemetery, East Brunswick, NJ. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/23/2003.
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Barbour, Charles F.
On January 20, 2003, CHARLES FRANCIS JIMMY BARBOUR, of Burlington, NJ, formerly of Martinez, GA and Fallston, MD died at the Masonic Home of New Jersey. Husband of the late Gertrude A. (Hassler) Barbour; father of Sarah Barbour Myers, Veronica E. Birmingham, John J. Barbour and the late Gertrude A. Kidd and Charles F. Barbour, Jr.; brother of Katherine Haulenbeek, Sarah Cramer and David Barbour. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Barbour returned to high school at the age of 21 and later attended Drexel University in the 1920s. He retired from the Helicopter Division of Boeing Morton, PA in 1970 after 4 years of service and was a self employed landscaper from 1966 until 1970. From 1948 until 1966 he worked in the Aerospace Division of Lockheed-Martin, formerly Glenn L. Martin in Baltimore, MD where he developed the first training simulator for the original Apollo Space Mission. He was also instrumental in developing the Sea Plane used by the United States Military. During the 1930s and 1940s he worked for Bendix and RCA in Camden, NJ and owned a sewing factory in Coopersburg, PA. Mr. Barbour was involved with the Boy Scouts of America, Troops 397 and 801 in Baltimore, MD and the Harford County Recreation Council, where he assisted in creating and setting up the Little League. He was a member of the Blue Ribbon Committee of the Harford County Board of Education, where he was instrumental in salary and wage negotiations on behalf of the teachers. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 20 years and a member and 32nd degree Mason of the Audobon Scottish Rite Lodge #116 in Parkside, NJ since 1941. He had also been an active member of various Catholic parish organizations including St. Marks Fallston, MD, St. John, Hydes, MD, Homestead and Lakeland, FL and Martinez, GA. Viewing will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 23 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave. New Freedom, PA followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 12:00 Noon. Interment is in the church cemetery. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc, 24 Second St., New Freedom, PA is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Charles Barbour to: Masonic Home of New Jersey, 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington NJ 08016. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Barth, Christine
On January 18, 2003, CHRISTINE BARTH; loving wife of George; devoted mother of Melissa Jones, Sandra, George, and Julia Barth; cherished daughter of Viola D. and the late Walter Frances Boteler; sister of Lisa J. Boteler and Tina M. Pilone and the late Walter Jr.; grandmother of Samatha and Brian Collins, and Brian Rassa. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where a funeral service will be held Friday at 10 A.M. Interment following at Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Boatwright, Helen A.
On January 19, 2003, HELEN A. BOATWRIGHT (nee Fiori); beloved wife of the late Wesley R. Boatwright; devoted mother of Judith A. Kurek and her husband William, Susan A. Thompson and her husband Larry; dear sister of Amelia Biagioli, Betty Doyle and the late Gloria Abate and Lena Jurkovitz. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Friday 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Garden. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Wednesday and Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Boldowsky, Peter
On January 19, 2003 PETER BOLDOWSKY; dear husband of the late Mildred Boldowsky (nee Lopez); devoted father of Dennis T., David A. and wife Betty and Jackie Boldowsky and Brenda J. Kovacs husband Jacob; beloved brother of Agnes Lomax and Mary Marshall. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Family invite friends to call at the Charles L. Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., 1501 E. Fort Ave. Locust Point, MD on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services at the Church of Redemption on Thursday at 9 A.M. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Family requests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Church of Redemption All Saints Memorial Fund, Baltimore,MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Bolner, John
On January 19, 2003, JOHN BOLNER; beloved husband of the late Lucille Bolner; devoted father of Rosemary, Charles and James Bolner; dear brother of Edward, Douglas and Charlie Bolner. Also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home, P.A., 130 E. Fort Ave. (South Baltimore) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be celebrated on Thursday 1 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Brown, Beverly
On Saturday, January 18, 2003, BEVERLY ANN BUNNY, devoted mother of Letitia Williams, sister of Deborah E. Bryant. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Memorial Service on Tuesday, January 21, 2:30 P.M. at Loring Byers Funeral Directors, 8728 Liberty Rd., (2 miles west of bltwy exit 18-B). Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Clasing, Iva L.
On January 20, 2003 IVA L. (nee Young), beloved wife of Ernest Clasing, devoted mother of Jerilynn Ocampo, Jacqueline Murphy and Ernst Clasing. Dear sister of Myrtle Green. Dear grandmother of Paul Ocampo, Chris Cahill, Beth Hake, Kelly Geoghan and Ernst Clasing. Also survived by eight great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Cvach/Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesaco Avenue. Funeral service Thursday 10 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Cramer, Mary R.
On January 19, 2003, MARY ROSE (nee Varallo) CRAMER; beloved wife of David F. Cramer; loving mother of David F. Cramer, Jr. and Terri L. Chaplin; devoted mother-in-law of Sharon Cramer and John Chaplin; loving grandmother of Joshua and Joseph Cramer; dear sister of Pauline Maximuk, Annie DiMarco, Isabelle Kleiner and Theresa Demski and the late Rose Goetz, Josephine Strycharz and Frances Markel. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the JOSEPH N. ZANNINO, JR., FUNERAL HOME , 263 South Conkling Street (at Gough), on Wednesday, at 9 A.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Pompei Church, at 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday and Tuesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Donhauser, Keith E.
Suddenly, on January 19, 2003, KEITH E., a great dad who died too young; beloved husband of Linda L. Donhauser; devoted father of Cristin Kelly Donhauser; devoted son of Evelyn A. Donhauser and the late Edwin P. Donhauser; loving brother of Edwin M. Donhauser, Sr., Neil L. Donhauser and Dale W. Donhauser; loving uncle and great-uncle of many. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home, P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd. (beltway exit 29B) on Tuesday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. where family and friends are invited to attend Services on Thursday at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Faustman, Dorothy B.
On January 20, 2003 DOROTHY BARBARA FAUSTMAN (nee Holden), beloved mother of Paul Faustman and Linda Stine, both of Columbia. Sister of the late Elsie Holden Knight and the late Robert Holden. Sister-in-lawo of Helen Sallie Holden. Ms. Faustman is also survived by several nieces, nephewso and cousins. Friends may call at the Slack Funeral Home, P.A., 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City on Wednesday from 10 to 10:30 A.M. at which time services will be held. Interment Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. www.slackfuneralhome.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Flaks, Edgar
On January 19, 2003 EDGAR FLAKS; loving husband of Joan Flaks (nee Kalminson); beloved father of David Flaks of Philadelphia, PA and Beth Fisher of Baltimore, MD; devoted father-in-law of Gregory Joseph and Daron Fisher; beloved brother of the late Rosadean Askin; loving grandfather of Ari Flaks, Benjamin Flaks and Alana Fisher. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS. HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Tuesday, January 21 at 1 P.M. Interment Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown, MD. Please omit flowers. In mourning at Greengate 2222 Sugarcone Rd. (21209) 22. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Forney, Nello L.
On January 18, 2003, NELLO L. (Jerry), of Ironworkers Local #16 and an avid horse racing fan, father of John Forney, dear brother of H. Benny Forney of Williamsburg, VA and the late Blanche Steffey of Hopewell, VA. Funeral Services private. Arrangements by Schimunek Funeral Homes. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Gangi, Peter
On January 20, 2003, PETER GANGI; dear husband of Doris L. (nee Riley); father of Mark A. Gangi; brother of John Gangi and his companion Nancy. All services will be held private. Arrangements handled by Schimunek Funeral Home, Bel Air, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Hall, John Thomas
On January 17, 2003, JOHN THOMAS HALL, 3rd, beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Hall, loving father of Janet Johnson, the late John T. Hall, 4th, and Lori Hawkins, dear brother of Julian Hall. Also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex and Route 702, (Bltwy exit 36) on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Hassman, Tobie
On January 19, 2003, TOBIE HEYMAN HASSMAN (nee Milliman), beloved wife of Leonard Hassman, loving mother of David Heyman of Ellicott City, MD, and Deborah Heyman Kirk of New York, dear mother- in-law of Debra Wade-Heyman, dear stepmother of Joel Hassman, dear stepmother-in-law of Hildy Hassman, loving grandmother of Michael and Allie Heyman, loving step grandmother of Elizabeth and Shari Hassman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd., at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Wednesday, January 22, at 1 P.M. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be directed to Hospice of Baltimore Gilchrist Center, 6601 N. Charles St., Towson, MD (21204). Family in mourning at 9608 Hawk Ct., Ellicott City, (21042). 22. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Horner, Emma B.
On January 17, 2003 EMMA BRANDEL HORNER (nee Carter) beloved wife of the late J. King Horner, dear grandmother of Katherine J. Page and Lynn Daue; also survived by four great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held in the Valley Presbyterian Church on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Joppa Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Juzelenos, Charles
On January 20, 2003, CHARLES PAUL JUZELENOS; beloved husband of Violet Juzelenos (nee Granito), loving father of Gail Schwarz, Myra Rice, Gina Drexel, and Charles Juzelenos; cherished grandfather Pop Pop of Kevin, Chris, Brian, Kristina, Joseph, Darren, Richard, David, Charles, Brandon, and Joshua. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road Arbutus, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Thursday, 9:30 A.M., St. Marks Church, Catonsville. Interment to immediately follow services in the Lakeview Memorial Park, Sykesville. At the familys request donations may be directed to the Salvation Army, 410-525-0530. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Katsaros, Georgia
On January 19, 2003, GEORGIA KATSAROS, beloved sister of Esther Kokinos, Aphrodite Kalonturos and Rita Diacumakos, devoted aunt of numerous nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews. A Trisaghion Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd., (bltwy exit 26A), on Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. Mrs. Katsaros will lie in state at Annunciation Cathedral, Maryland Avenue and Preston Street, on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 A.M., the Funeral Hour. Interment Greek Orthodox Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, MD 21202. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Keene, William W.
On January 20, 2003, WILLIAM W. KEENE; beloved husband of Clara L. (nee Curtain); devoted father of David W. Keene; dear brother-in-law of Stanley and Shirley Curtain. Funeral services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Kropfelder, Anne D.
On January 18, 2003, ANNE D. (nee Miller); beloved wife of Nicholas Kropfelder; devoted mother of Barbara Moore and her husband Tim, Susan Messick and her husband Scott and David Kropfelder; dear sister of Alan Miller. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave. (1 mile west of beltway exit 14) on Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marks Chapel on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Entombment in Loudon Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the Institute of Notre Dame, 901 N. Aisquith St., Baltimore, MD 21202. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Kuhne, Anna B.
On January 18, 2003, ANNA, of Bowie, MD, beloved wife of the late Carl F. Kuhne, mother of Pat Fallano Bolvin and Carl Kuhne, sister of Jane Stanley and Ray Stanley. Also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call the Evans Funeral Home, Rte 450 and Race Track Rd., Bowie, MD, on Wednesday, January 22, 2003, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., where Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Brooklyn Park, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Leister, Addie V.
On January 19, 2003 ADDIE V. (nee Cullison); beloved wife of the late Sterling J. Leister; beloved mother of Victoria Garreptson (late husband Dallas), Stuart O. Leister (wife Patricia) and Carroll J. Leister (wife Martha Jean). Also survived by five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 1373 N. Main St. Hampstead on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment in Hampstead Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Eline Funeral Home, 934 S. Main St. Hampstead. Memorial contributions to St. Marks Tomorrow Fund, P.O. Box 249 Hampstead, MD 21074. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Litofsky, Sarah
On January 18, 2003, SARAH LITOFSKY (nee Ostrowsky); beloved wife of the late Leon Litofsky; devoted mother of Dr. Arthur Litofsky of Rockville, MD, Howard Litofsky of Reisterstown, MD and Gerald Litofsky of Baltimore, MD; dear mother-in-law of Serena Litofsky and Barbara Litofsky; devoted sister of the late Rose Glazer and Faye Fishman; loving grandmother of eight and loving great-grandmother of eleven. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd. ( at Mt. Wilson Ln.), on Monday, January 20 at 12 noon. Interment Moses Montifiore Woodmoor Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, Washington Blvd. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 2618 Matthews Drive, Parkville, MD (21234). 21. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Martin, Esther W.
On January 19, 2003 ESTHER MARTIN (nee West), devoted mother of Kent Battle Martin, Joy Martin, Dick Martin and Kim Martin, dear grandmother of John West Martin and Suzannah Samuel. Friends may call at the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook) on Wednesday 2 to 5 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 3120 Timanus Lane, Suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21244-2883. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Mastrofsky, Jordan
On January 19, 2003, JORDAN MASTROFSKY (Masters) of Myrtle Beach, S.C. (formerly of Baltimore, MD); husband of Kathleen (Cas) Ostrowski-Mastrofsky; father of Sharon Cullison, Barry Masters, Laurie Lehman. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Mekins Sr., William J.
On January 18, 2003, WILLIAM J. Bill MEKINS; dear husband of Nancy E. (nee Schulteis); beloved father of Darlene M. Spindler, Scott and Bob E. Mekins; loving brother of Theresa, Charlie, Pete, Larry and Mike Byers. The family will receive friends at FINK FUNERAL HOME, PA, 426 Crain Hwy (at Fifth Ave.) on Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment Glen Haven Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Moore, Archibald W.
On January 18, 2003 ARCHIBALD WILLIAM MOORE, died suddenly. He is survived by his son Robert William; two grandchildren, Ashley and Robert; his parents William H. and Nellie V. Moore; brother of Cathy Akins, Robert C. and William L. Moore. Services will be held at the Van Reenan Funeral Home, Marlinton, WV on Wednesday. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Niller, Catherine
On January 20, 2003, CATHERINE DELL NILLER (nee Schall), beloved wife of the late Russell D. Niller, Jr., devoted mother of Cathy Doyle and Cory Rogers, both of Silver Spring, MD, Cindy Niller of Phoenix, AZ, Russell, III and Rick Niller, both of Baltimore, MD, loving grandmother of Brie and Katelen Doyle, Braeden, Quinne, and Tierney Rogers, Madison, Victoria, Ashley, Russell, IV, and Jaclyn Niller. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd., (bltwy exit 26A), Towson, Wednesday, 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Nativity, Ridgely Rd., Thursday at 1 P.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorials in her name to the Johns Hopkins Childrens Center, 100 N. Charles Street, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21201. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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OKeeffe, Catherine J.
On January 19, 2003 CATHERINE J. (nee Griffith), beloved wife of the late John E. OKeeffe; devoted mother of Kevin and Kelly OKeefe, loving grandmother of Trevor and Delaney Mavromihalis; dear sister of Elizabeth Baer and the late Joseph Griffith. A Vigil service will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Foad (at Echodale) on Tuesday 7:30 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew Church on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Mercy High School, Georgetown University or United Cerebral Palsy pf Central Maryland. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Petr, Norbert
On January 20, 2003, NORBERT W. PETR, beloved husband of Anna M. (nee Dare); devoted father of Barbara Miller and her husband John, Joyce Lutz and her fiance Thomas Waterhouse, Norbert Petr and his wife Janice; dear brother of Jerome, Louis and Stanley Petr, Josephine Hlavac, Marie Prucha and the late Edward, John, Joseph, James and Richard Petr; loving grandfather of Jeffery Miller, Joseph Lutz, Marna LaPlante, Jennifer Lutz, Brian and Michael Petr; also survived by five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral home, 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale) on Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony Church on Friday at 10:00 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society, 1 Spinners Ct. Randallstown, MD 21133. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/23/2003.
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Pinnick, Doris K.
On January 16, 2003 DORIS. she is survived by one sister-in-law Pauline Williams and a host of cousins and friends. Friends may call the PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 1721-27 N. Monroe Street on Tuesday from 3 to 7 P.M. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 9:30 to 10 A.M. at which time funeral services will begin. Interment Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery. Vernon R. Bailey, Funeral Director. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Rictor, William Boyd
On Monday, January 20, 2003, WILLIAM B.; devoted husband of Nancy OMeara Rictor; beloved father of Kenneth and Robert Rictor and Susan Sproat; beloved brother of Gloria Mitchell and Mary Riddle; devoted grandfather of six. Also one niece and one nephew. Funeral Services will be held at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster, on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment will be private. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 P.M. and on Wednesday from 10 A.M. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the ALS Association, National Capital Area Chapter, P.O. Box 5722, Washington, DC or the the Allen Memorial Building Fund, 231 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Riley, Willard Jasper
Suddenly on January 16, 2003, WILLARD JASPER of Ellicott City, Md, beloved husband of Brenda L. Riley, devoted father of Linda Ware, Carol Hurley, Tammy Yanulevich, Linda Imler and Willard Jay Riley, dear stepfather of Cathy Gayda and Janet Carrera and loving brother of Carlos Riley, Arletta Bittinger, Nellie Fletcher, Evelyn Martin and Betty Cuddy. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, (6416 Sykesville Road), Sykesville, MD on Saturday, January 25, 2003 from 2 to 4 P.M. A Funeral service will follow at 4 P.M. at the Funeral home. Interment will be private. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Rindone, Frances T.
On January 19, 2003, FRANCES T. RINDONE (nee Ormanno); beloved wife of Louis J. Rindone Sr.; devoted mother of Maria (Kay) Heer and the late Louis J. Rindone Jr.; mother-in-law of Barbara H. Rindone; loving grandmother of Robert M. Heer Jr., Suzanne M. Boellner, Joyce L. Magness, Christopher M. Rindone and Kelly G. Rindone; dear sister of Daniella Alcarese, Rose M. Orner, Mildred Hance, Constance Bowers and the late Joseph Ormanno and Eleanora Floyd. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A) on Monday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Nativity, 20 E. Ridgely Road on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Entombment, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Stella Maris, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd., Timonium, 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Robinson, Lola E.
On January 19, 2003, LOLA E. ROBINSON; loving wife of C. Robert Robinson; beloved mother of Sharon Ann Klein; loving grandmother of Nicholas James Klein. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, at THE HARRY H. WITZKE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD. Service will be held on Friday, 10 A.M., at the funeral home, with interment following at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Rodman, Darlene
On January 19, 2003, DARLENE R. RODMAN (nee Reid), beloved wife of Neil Rodman; devoted daughter of the late Ruth C. Ebling and William F. Reid; loving sister-in-law of Marlene Rodman and Dennis Flowers; dear daughter-in-law of Esther Rodman and the late Harold Rodman. Also survived by many loving friends. A funeral service will be held at the family owned RUCK TOWSON FUNERAL HOME INC. 1050 York Rd (Beltway exit 26A) on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice Of Baltimore Gilchrist Center 6601 N. Charles Street Towson, MD 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Rothstein, Rena
On January 19, 2003 RENA ROTHSTEIN (nee Shapiro) beloved mother of Shelley Mandelberg of Baltimore, MD., Debbie Rothstein of Silver Spring, MD. and Ricky Rothstein of Baltimore, MD., devoted mother-in-law of Terry Mandelberg, Michael Mungiole and Debi Rothstein, beloved sister of Ellis Shapiro, Harry Shapiro and Esther Rodman all of Baltimore, MD., and the late Sophie Bressler; loving grandmother of Steven Mandelberg, Josh and Jillian Rothstein. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Lane on Tuesday January 21 at 2 P.M. Interment Petach Tikvah Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be directed to Johns Hopkins Children Center, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD (21287). Family in mourning at 2013 Burdock Rd.(21209). 21. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Ruhling, Ronald W.
On January 19, 2003, RONALD W.; beloved husband of Lois M. Ruhling, (nee Carneal); devoted father of Karen L. Nicoli, Kimberly L. Luber, Diane C. Gill, and Kathy L. Kirchner. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. Family will receive friends at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 237 E. Patapsco Avenue (Brooklyn), on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Russo, Adelene
On January 19, 2003 ADELENE MARY (Lena), beloved wife of Anthony J. Russo Sr; devoted mother of Ronald A., Anthony J. Jr., and Joseph C. Russo; loving sister of Angeline Puglisi, Frances Martino and Louise Martino. Also survived by ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Rd. at Delvale Ave. on Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Ryan Jr., William L.
On January 19, 2003, WILLIAM LLOYD, JR., beloved husband of the late Nancy Ryan, loving father of Michael David Ryan, Sr. and his mother Brenda, dear grandfather of Michael David Ryan, Jr. Also survived by his brother Paul Ryan of FL. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinksi Funeral Home, P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave., Essex, at Route 702, (Bltwy exit 36) on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Sambur, Raya
On January 19, 2003 RAYA SAMBUR (nee Sanovich) loving wife of the late Ilya Sambur, beloved mother of Irina Elashvili of Baltimore, MD. and Lev Sambur of Brooklyn, NY., devoted mother-in-law of Ilya Elashvili and Natasha Sambur, dear sister of Helen Mintz of Israel and the late Emanuel Sambur, loving grandmother of Leah and Eric Scheier and Anna, Dinah, Sarah, Tamara Elashvili, loving great-grandmother of Aviva, Miriam and Talia Scheier. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Lane on Monday January 20 at 11 A.M. Interment Arlington Chizuk Amuno Congregation Cemetery, 4300 N. Rogers Ave. Please omit flowers. Family in mourning at 2812 Steele Rd. (21209). 21. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Schweitzer, Hilde
On January 19, 2003 in Cambridge, MA, HILDE SCHWEITZER; beloved wife of the Manfred Schweitzer; devoted mother of Thomas Schweitzer and his wife Susan; devoted grandmother of Andrew Schweitzer and Jason Schweitzer. Private Service in Cambridge, MA. A Memorial Service will be held in Baltimore in the Spring of 2003. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish Family Services of Baltimore, 5750 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD 21215. Condloences may be sent to 70 Inman St. Cambridge, MA 02139. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Seidel, Josephine
On January 19, 2003, JOSEPHINE SEIDEL; beloved wife of the late Claude Cohen and the late Martin Seidel; loving mother of Claude Cohen; grandmother of Steven and his wife Barbara Cohen, Laurie Beth and her husband Dr. Peter Scoke; great-grandmother of Erin, Shawn, Meghan Cohen, Melissa, and Nicholas Scoke; sister of Eva Scott, Ethel Martin, John, Peter, William, Steven, the late Catherine Kramer and the late Marie Johnson. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 A.M. Interment following at Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Smith, Delores
On January 19, 2003, DELORES LAURA (nee Lingner), beloved wife of the late Michael Howard Smith Sr; devoted mother of Patricia Narutowicz and Michael Howard Smith Jr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren A memorial mass will be held at the Saint Josephs Church Fullerton on Wednesday, January 22, at 9:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to The Maryland School For The Deaf Columbia, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Snapp, Stewart Bouchate
On January 19, 2003, STEWART BOUCHAT SNAPP; loving father of Carole L. Hoffman, Judith A. Caldwell and Cynthia L. deGuzman; loving father-in-law of Arthur Hoffman, Richard Caldwell and Melvin deGuzman. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and loving brother of the late Charles B. Snapp. Family will receive friends on Thursday 2 to 4 and7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the HARRY H. WITZKE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Services will be held on Saturday 10 A.M. at the funeral home with interment following at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the memory of Stewart to St. Agnes Hospice. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Sprinkle Sr., Donald E.
On January 20, 2003 DONALD EDWIN SR, beloved husband of Elizabeth V. Sprinkle (nee Burke); loving father of Donald Edwin Sprinkle Jr., Howard Ray Sprinkle and David Lee Sprinkle; loving grandfather of Rose, Donald, Harry, Christina and Trevor Sprinkle and Melissa Sprinkle Mahoney; great-grandfather of Cameron Mahoney; son-in-law of Elizabeth Burk Merson; brother of Charles, Loretta, and Juanita. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc. 3631 Falls Rd on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Services on Thursday at 12 noon. Interment in Gardens Of Faith. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Stark, Alvin
On January 19, 2003, ALVIN STARK; beloved companion of Margitta Cooper; devoted brother Phyllis and Norman Gold; loving uncle of Sherrie and Kevin Fried, Kathryn and Jeffrey Gold; loving great-uncle of Jennifer and Ryan Fried, Lauren and Michael Gold. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS, INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Monday, January 20, at 3 P.M. Interment Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights Avenue (21208). In mourning at 4510 Dresden Road (21208). 21. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Staton, Betty L.
On Sunday, January 19, 2003, BETTY L., beloved wife of Ralph Staton, devoted mother of Lanae Kirwin, sister of Doug Hensel. Also survived by one grandchild. Friends may call on Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at Stallings Funeral Home, P.A., 3111 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, 10 A.M. at Calvary Chapel, 1301 Roland Heights Ave., Baltimore. Interment Glen Haven Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Tamberino, Mary J.
On January 20, 2003 MARY J. (nee Cooper), beloved mother of Cecilia Tamberino, Dorothy Warren, Harry Turner, William Turner, Gladys Turner, Bobby Turner, Dominic Tamberino, Angie Tamberino and Shirley Turner. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss Seitz Funeral Home Inc. 3631 Falls Rd. on Tuesday 7 to 9 and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Services on Thursday at 10 A.M. Interment in Lake View Memorial Garden. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Tanski, Anthony Theodore
Suddenly, on January 19, 2003, ANTHONY THEODORE (TED), of Pasadena; beloved husband of Gloria Elizabeth Tanski (nee Lamendola); loving father of Denise E. Adcock, Michelle L. Baker, Gloria J. Brown and Scott L. Tanski; dear brother of Ann Vinson and Vincent Sonny Tanski; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family will receive friends at the family owned an operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 3204 Mountain Road (Pasadena), on Monday and Tuesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M, where prayers will be offered, on Wednesday, at 11 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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Thompson, Mary E.
MARY ESTHER THOMPSON, Age 96, of Lewes, died Friday, January 17, 2003 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was born in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of the late, Jospeh Edward Bauxbaum and Mary Catherine Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Thompson in 1975. She is also survived by two sons; Paul Gerard Thompson and his wife Mary and Charles Thompson and his wife Ina, grandchildren; Blake and his wife Donna, Mary, Page and Paul, Jr. (Gerry). Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 21 at 3 P.M. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 37th St. and Roland Ave. in Baltimore, MD. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to The Center for Poverty Solutions, formerly the Maryland Food Bank. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long, Neck, Millsboro, DE. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Thompson Jr., Robert W.
Suddenly, on January 18, 2003, ROBERT W., Jr. of Shady Side, MD; loving father of Patrick Cory and Andrew McKinley Thompson; dear son of the late Robert Thompson and the late Lorene McKinley Thompson; brother of Susan Human. Also survived by his former wife, Marilyn Thompson. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday January 22, 2003 at 11 A.M. in the Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A., 12 Ridgely Avenue, Annapolis, MD. the family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 A.M. Contributions are suggested to Pathways Treatment Center, Annapolis, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Van der Vossen, John
On Saturday, January 18, 2003, JOHN HENDRICK VAN DER VOSSEN , of Columbia, MD. Beloved husband of Jeanne M. Van der Vossen; father of Anthony, Rita, Robert, David, Maria, Diana and Philip Van der Vossen; brother of Harry, Casey and Bill Van der vossen, Johanna Oliver, Ann Fealy, Elly Young, Willy Policicchio and Betty Pasco. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD., Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD., on Friday, January 24, at 10 a.m. Interment Columbia Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, Center for Family Services, 1 East Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21202, Knights of Columbus, Columbia Council #7559, P.O. Box 573, Columbia, MD. 21045-0573 or Knights of Columbus, St. Louis the King Council, P.O. Box 85, Clarksville, MD 21029. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Ward, George
On January 18, 2003, GEORGE BYRD PAGE of Owings Mills; beloved husband of Laverne Zesch Ward and the late Henrietta Peterson Ward; father of George B. P. Ward Jr. and his wife Janice M. Wheeler and John P. Ward and his wife Helen Z. Ward. Also survived by four step-children, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a niece. Friends may call at the family owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.) on Wednesday 5 to 8 P.M. Memorial Services will be held at the St. Thomas Church, Garrison Forest, 232 St. Thomas Lane, Owings Mills on Thursday at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company or St. Thomas Church, Garrison Forest. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/21/2003 - 1/22/2003.
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Ward, George B. P.
On January 18, 2003, GEORGE BYRD PAGE of Owings Mills; beloved husband of Laverne Zesch Ward and the late Henrietta Peterson Ward; father of George B. P. Ward Jr. and his wife Janice M. Wheeler and John P. Ward and his wife Helen Z. Ward. Also survived by four step-children, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a niece. Friends may call at the family owned ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.) on Wednesday 5 to 8 P.M. Memorial Services will be held at the St. Thomas Church, Garrison Forest, 232 St. Thomas Lane, Owings Mills on Thursday at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company or St. Thomas Church, Garrison Forest. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/19/2003 - 1/21/2003.
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White, Eleanor T.
On January 18, 2003, ELEANOR T. WHITE (nee Theodore), beloved wife of the late Paul White, loving daughter of Max and Fannie (nee Charlow) Theodore. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Services and Interment at Beth Jacob Congregation Cemetery, Finksburg, MD on Tuesday, January 21, at 3 P.M. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC. 21. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/21/2003.
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Witt, Ruth M.
On January 18, 2003, RUTH M. (nee Jasper); beloved wife of the late William J. Witt; devoted mother of Robert W. Witt and the late Gary C. Witt, Sr. Also survived by her dauthter-in-law Marian B. Witt, two grandchildren, Gary C. Witt, Jr., and Michele L. Kampe; four great-grandchildren; devoted sister of Clarence Jasper, Meta Roth, Irma Wilhelmsen and the late Charles Jasper Caud; beloved friend of the Gohlinghorst family. The family will receive friends at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road, on Monday and Tuesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Further visiting at St. Peter Lutheran Church, on Wednesday, from 10:30 until 11 A.M., at which time services will begin. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/20/2003 - 1/21/2003.