Allen, Mary E.
On January 22, 2003 MARY E. ALLEN (nee Merski); beloved wife of the late Charles L. Allen; devoted mother of Constance Boller and her husband Adolph, Charles D. Allen and his wife Frances; loving grandmother of Stephanie, Jeffrey, Gregory, Karen, Charles and Kristy; great grandmother of 11. Relatives and friends will gather at the Charles S. Zeiler & Son Inc., Funeral Home, 6224 Eastern Avenue (at Folcroft Street) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Backert, Anna M.
ANNA M. BACKERT, 85, of Salisbury, died Wednesday, January 22, 2003, at Manokin Manor in Princess Anne. Mrs. Backert attended St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. Prior to moving to Salisbury, she lived in Blowleys Quarters, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Prochniewski Kopinski. Her husband, Bernard A. Backert, preceded her in death, November 19, 1996. She is survived by a daughter, Valerie R. Silk, of Salisbury; a son, Richard Backert, of Dundalk, MD; four grandchildren, Linda Heim of Salisbury, Jeffery Silk of Yigo, Guam, Kurt Backert of Parkville, MD, and Erich Backert of Dundalk, MD; a sister, Elizabeth Myskiewicz, of Virginia; seven great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003, at 12 P.M., at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday evening, from 7 to 9 P.M., at the Hollaway Funeral Home in Salisbury. The Rev. Paul Campbell will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, Eastern Shore Branch, 213 W. Main St., Suite 205, Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21084. Visit www.regionalobits.com/holloway. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Bainbridge, Mary
On January 22, 2003, MARY E. BAINBRIDGE, dear friend of Mary Guercio, beloved daughter of Elizabeth Bainbridge, sister of Walter and Charles Bainbridge, loving grandmother of Richard and Lisa Schanberger, Jason and Stephanie Rhea. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned LILLY & ZEILER FUNERAL HOME, 700 S. Conkling Street on Friday from 5 to 9 P.M. A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Pompei Church on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus of Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Bartecchi, Jenny
On January 22, 2003, JENNY P. (nee Edler); beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Bartecchi; devoted mother of William I. Green and wife Mary Martin, Daniel L. Green and wife Nadine, Freddie M. Vickery and wife JoAnne; devoted daughter of Margaret Edler and the late Leroy J. Edler; devoted sister of Margaret L. Gephardt, Lorraine D. Schmitt, Sandy Perdieu, Leroy W. Edler and Richard J. Edler; devoted grandmother of Kaitlyn M. Green and Tyler J. Green. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the E. F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A. 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville), on Friday 3:15 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Spirit Church, Joppatowne on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Friday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/24/2003 - 1/25/2003.
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Bartlett, Brenda Kay
On January 22, 2003, BRENDA KAY (nee Frye) of Baltimore. Beloved wife of Fred L. Bartlett, Sr., loving daughter of Sylvester Frye and the late Mary Elizabeth Moles Frye, and devoted mother of Debby K. Dunnigan and husband Mark; Megan L. Bartlett, Fred L. Bartlett, Jr. and wife Jill; and Mark A. Bartlett. Cherished sister of Robert Frye and wife Maryanne, Delores Frye-Millard and husband Keith, and the late Sylvester Frye, Jr., Dennis Frye and Diane Frye. Sister-in-law of Betty Wetzel; stepdaughter of Bessie Frye; loving grandmother of Mark S., Jr. David L. and Krystle L. Dunnigan (and one on the way). Relatives and friends are invited to call at the GARY L. KAUFMAN FUNERAL HOME AT MEADOWRIDGE MEMORIAL PARK, INC., 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge (Exit 6 off Route 100), on Saturday from 11 to 1 P.M. and to attend funeral services in the Vermillion Chapel at 1 P.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Bell, Marian L.
On January 22, 2003 MARIAN L. BELL; loving mother of William B. and his wife Dorothy Proctor, Robert G. and his wife Shirley Proctor and C. Roger and his wife Martha Proctor; devoted aunt of Lorriane Brady; preceded by her husband the late William Proctor and the late Charles Bell; grandmother of Cathy, Bonnie, Steve, Jimmy, Cindy, Don, Debbie and Carrie Ann. Also survived by 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 1 P.M. Interment following at Loudon Park Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to The Lansdowne Christian Church, 111 Clyde Ave. Lansdowne, MD 21227. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Berryman, Edith B.
On January 21, 2003, EDITH B., of Catonsville. Beloved wife of the late Paul Bennett Berryman; devoted mother of Daniel Shaner, Carol Shaner Isabella, Sally Berryman Lackey and Linda Berryman Bucy. Also survived by eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 P.M. Friday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Rd) Sykesville. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association, Central MD Chapter, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/22/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Bingham, John Kennedy
On January 14, 2003, in Frankfurt, Germany, FATHER JOHN KENNEDY BINGHAM, S.J., who taught at Loyola High School in 1952. Father Bing was a Jesuit missionary to India and Thailand for 51 years and was called The Jesuit John Wayne by the Cambodian Refugees. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Alphonsus, Woodstock, Sunday, January 26, 4PM. Arrangements: the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Bosley Sr., Walter
On Tuesday, January 22, 2003, WALTER B. BOSLEY, SR., of Easton, Md; beloved father of Mary Jo Steele of South Lake, TX, Walter B. Bosley, Jr., of Tanyard Estate, Preston, MD and his wife Denise; loving grandfather and devoted great-grandfather. Predeceased by his loving sister Bertie Irene Tinkler of Finksburg, MD. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 27th at 2 P.M., at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, MD, where inurnment will follow. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Brooks, Edythe Mae Bessel
On January 22, 2003, EDYTHE MAE BESSEL BROOKS of Westminster, beloved wife of the late William Henry Bessel, Sr. and the late Albert Brooks, devoted mother of William Henry Bessel, Jr. and Hazel Mary Williams, loving mother-in-law of Carol Bessel and John Williams; dear sister of Georgette Schenkelberg. Also survived by eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 12 noon from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Rte. 32 near Eldersburg. Interment in Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 A.M. until the time of Services. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Buscemi, Florence C.
On January 20, 2003, FLORENCE CATHERINE BUSCEMI, beloved wife of Frank Buscemi, devoted mother of Karen Knight, Boyd Wills, Shirley Matlock, step-mother of Debbie Potter, Frank C. Buscemi, Ronald Buscemi and Michelle Belzner. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the First Church of God on Saturday at 12 P.M. Cremation to follow. Friends may call at Church on Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 4801 Sipple Avenue, Balto, MD 21206. Arrangements by the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/22/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Butta, Jennie G.
On January 22, 2003, JENNIE G. (nee Comi), beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Butta and loving mother of Joseph C. Butta Jr. and wife Barbara, and Sharon T. Lechner and husband Joseph, devoted grandmother of Kimberly, Wayne, Teresa Stanton, Jeffrey and Joseph Gibula and Ryan and Matthew Lechner, and dearest great-grandmother of Billy, Brittany, and Alexis, dear sister of Rose Comi, Theresa Hurley, Florence Sloman, Louis Comi, Ralph Comi, and the late Frank Comi, and Philomena Tirabassi. Funeral Services at the family owned JOSEPH N. ZANNINO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 263 S. Conkling St. (at Gough), on Saturday at 9 A.M. with Mass of Resurrection at Our Lady of Pompei Church at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 P.M. and Friday 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Callender, Mildred L.
On January 23, 2003, MILDRED L. (nee Gooch), beloved wife of Donald W. Callender, Sr., loving mother of Maureen Edwards, Amber Kennell, Sandy Martin and Donald W. Callender, Jr., sister of Bobby and Morton Gooch. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive visitors at the SINGLETON FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 1 Second Avenue, S.W. (at Crain Hwy), Glen Burnie from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Friday. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Saturday at 9 A.M. in the funeral home chapel. Interment is Lakeview Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Cohen, Eva
On Wednesday, January 22, 2003, EVA COHEN of Baltimore, MD, beloved daughter of the late Nat and Rosa Karchem, devoted sister of Nadine Porat, Denver, CO and Daniel B. Karchem (Francine Raizes) of Chevy Chase, MD and the late Sigmund Karchem. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Interment Services will be held on Sunday, January 26, at 12 noon at Oheb Sholom Talmud Torah Congregation Section of National Capital Hebrew Cemetery. The family will be in mourning at Daniel and Francine Karchems residence through Tuesday, January 28th. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Medalbrook Ln., Chevy Chase, MD, 20815-3897. Arrangements by DANZANSKY GOLDBERG MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC., Rockville, MD, (301) 340-1400. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Craig, John R.
On January 23, 2003, JOHN ROGER CRAIG, beloved husband of the late Norma Violet Craig (nee Neuberger), dear uncle of Terry Panzer and his wife Joan, Harvey Panzer, and Debra Hale and her husband Michael. A funeral service will be held in the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd. (Beltway Exit 26a), on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/24/2003 - 1/25/2003.
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Crossley, Rev. David E.
On January 21, 2003, The REVEREND DAVID E. CROSSLEY; beloved husband of Florenz (nee Stephenson) Crossley; loving father of Dale Crossley and Stephen Crossley of Los Angeles, CA; beloved brother of Jack Crossley also of Los Angeles. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 1:30 P.M. in the Cathedral Church of the Incarnation, 4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Rev. Crossleys name to the Episcopal Community Services of Maryland, in care of the Cathedral. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Cummins Jr., Thomas J.
On Thursday, January 23, 2003, THOMAS J. JR., beloved husband of the late Mercedes (nee Metz), devoted father of Susan Clark and her husband Guinn, dear grandfather of Thomas D., and Barry G. Clark, loving great-grandfather of Hannah Clark. Services and interment private. Those desiring may direct expressions of sympathy to Dr. Bobs Place (Pediatric Hospice), c/o 820 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Arrangements by Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/24/2003 - 1/25/2003.
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Dermer, Lillian
On Tuesday, January 21, 2003, LILLIAN D. SMITH DERMER, beloved wife of Harold Dermer and the late Harold M. Smith and Carl Deutsch; devoted mother of Toby Smith Ropeik of Concord, Mass and Ina Smith of Poultney, VT; dear mother-in-law of David P. Ropeik; devoted sister of David Deutsch and the late Harry, Sol and Sidney Deutsch; loving grandmother of Rachel and Matt Ropeik. Services at SOL LEVINSON BROS HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Rd at Mt Wilson Lane on Thursday, January 23 at 12 noon. Please omit flowers, the family has directed all contributions to Critical Care Unit, c/o Northwest Hospital Center, 5401 Old Court Rd, Randallstown, MD (21133). In mourning at 3422 Courtleigh Dr. (21207). 24. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Etchison Sr., Carlton
On January 22, 2003, CARLTON F. ETCHISON, SR.; beloved husband of Geraldine F. (nee Groome); loving father of Carlton F. Etchison, Jr., and his wife Christy L. and Charlene F. Fiackos and her husband Peter A.; brother of Wade M. and Kenneth W. Etchison, June Y. Brown and the late Roy O. and James B. Etchison, Jr.; grandfather of Corinne, Carlton, III, (Duke), Christian, Carlee, Caroline, Robert and Gregory. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc., Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road, (at Echodale), on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., where funeral services will be held Saturday 11 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Etchison Sr., Eldon C.
On January 21, 2003, ELDON C. SR., beloved husband of Louise M. (nee MacKenzie) loving father of Carol A. Miller, Eldon C. Etchison, Jr., Jean M. Chelton and Lawrence D. Etchison, devoted grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of four. Mr. Etchison is also survived by his brother Carville Etchison. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, 11 A.M in the Garden of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Etchisons name may be made to the American Diabetes Association of America, 3120 Timanus Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21244. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Fordyce, James E.
On January 22, 2003, JAMES E., beloved husband of Yvonne Fordyce (nee Murphy), devoted father of Debbie Mace and her husband Merle and Charlene Mace and her fiance Eugene Theis, loving grandfather of Kerri, Crystal and M.C. Mace and Brooke Theis. Dear brother of Emma Roof, Robert Fordyce and predeceased by seven other brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point road on Saturday at 12 noon. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Frater, Estelle
On Thursday, January 23, 2003, ESTELLE FRATER (nee Kaminetz), adored mother of Michele Frater and Neil Frater; devoted ex-wife of Dr. Alvin Frater; beloved daughter of the late Kate and Jack Kaminetz; sister of the late Morton Kaminetz and David Kaminetz. Services at Sol Levinson and Bros. Home, 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Friday, January 24, at 10 A.M. Internment Har Sinai Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road. Please omit flowers. The family has directed all contributions to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hyland Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staton Island, NY (10305-2732). In mourning at (The Imperial) 3601 Clarks Lane, Apt. 212 (21215). 24. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Funk, Robert J.
On January 23, 2003, suddenly, ROBERT J. FUNK; beloved husband of Linda J. (nee Stipa) Funk; devoted father of Heather L. Funk; loving step-father of David Rittmeyer, Eric Rittmeyer and Lisa Leahy; cherished grandfather of Ericka Leahy and Kendall Rittmeyer; caring brother of Dennis Funk, Julie Watson and Steven Funk. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Mass at 11 A.M. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Parkville. The family will receive friends from 10:30 until the time of the service. Arrangements by the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Goodman, Alice H.
On January 20, 2003, Cain the comfort of her family and friends, in Santa Barbara, CA. Alice is survived by her mother, Alice Lowenthal of Santa Barbara, CA; three children, Lisa Deane Goodman-Reynolds of Glendale, CA, Robin Goodman Volkmar of Brookfield, CT, and Michael Adam Goodman of Tampa, FL; and five grandchildren. Alice H Goodman was a civic activist, show dog enthusiast, and owner of Castle Combes Kennels. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, January 25 at 2 P.M. at the family home in Montecito, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in Alices memory to the Bearded Collie Club of America Rescue at 10 Eden Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/24/2003 - 1/25/2003.
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Grant, Eldica E.
On January 20, 2003, ELDICA E. GRANT, beloved wife of Edric Grant. Viewing at Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Ave., on Friday, January 24, 2003 from 4-8 P.M. The funeral will take place at High Dimension Christian Center, 2900 Liberty Heights Ave., on Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 9:30 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Hanigan, Minnie Belle
On January 22, 2003, MINNIE BELLE (nee Mullinix) Hanigan of Marriottsville; beloved wife of the late Paul E. Hanigan, devoted mother of Paul Spencer Hanigan, Christine Ellen Stabler, Paula Kay Akers and the late Linda Jean Saunders; loving mother-in-law of Deborah Hanigan, David Saunders, and Brent Akers; dearest sister of Richard Mullinix, Elmiria Seibert, Gloria Irvin, and Martha Embrey. Also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Rte. 32 near Eldersburg. Interment in Mt. View Cemetery, Marriottsville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Those desiring may make contribuitions to West Friendship Fire Company, 12460 Frederick Road, West Friendship, MD 21794. . Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Harris, Donald E.
On January 22, 2003; DONALD EDWIN HARRIS. Beloved husband of Dorothy C. (nee Haffer) Harris; devoted father of Dorothea M. McCall and her husband Jerry, Donald E. Harris, II and his wife Esperanza; dear brother of Harold A., Gleason C. and John R. Harris; Georgiana Dears, Alberta Bischer, Alvina Emminizer, Frances Wagner, Catherine Hearlth; dear grandfather of Sean M. E. McCall. Funeral Services will be held on Monday 11 AM at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. Friends may call on Saturday and Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/24/2003 - 1/25/2003.
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Hawkes, Archer S.
On January 17, 2003, in his 93rd year, ARCHER S. HAWKES, beloved husband of the late Beatrice Hawkes, devoted father of Beatrice Peggy Boyer and Patricia Ward, father-in-law of Stephen A. Ward. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call Nutter Funeral Home, Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway, on Friday from 3 to 8 P.M, and on Saturday, Mr. Hawkes will lie in state At Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Gwynns Falls Pkwy and Longwood Street from 10 to 11 A.M. Family will receive friends from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. Funeral services immediately following. Interment in King Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Hunter, Bessie Viola
On Sunday, January 18, 2003, BESSIE VIOLA HUNTER, age 88, known to many as Grandma Bess died after a brief illness at Genesis Elder Care at Spa Creek in Annapolis, MD. She is the mother of Margaret J. Trott of Annapolis and the late George W. Hunter. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. A private Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held Saturday, February 1, 2003. Inurnment will be at a later date at the St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Cordova. To place an online testimonial, go to www.adamsfuneralcare.com The family kindly suggests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of planting flowers or tending a garden in the spirit and memory of Mrs. Hunter. Professional Services provided by Adams of Annapolis & Memorial Care. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Jandorf, Bertha
On Thursday, January 23, 2003 BERTHA JANDORF (nee Sandler), beloved wife of Louis Jandorf, devoted mother of Susan Taylor of Balto., MD and Linda Rosenberg of Ellicott City, MD, dear mother-in-law of Jerome Taylor and Michael Rosenberg, devoted sister of the late Daniel Sandler, Ceil Orleans, Faye Seidel and Clifford Sandler, loving grandmother of Michael and Debbie Taylor, David and Madeline Taylor, Stacy Rosenberg and Jason Rosenberg, loving great-grandmother of Marissa, Blake and Ruby Taylor. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS. HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Friday, January 24 at 1 P.M. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. The family has directed all contributions in her memory to: The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, 101 W Mt Royal Avenue, Balto., MD (21201). In mourning at (Green Tree) 73 Raisin Tree Circle. (21208) Sunday evening only. (21208). 25. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/24/2003 - 1/25/2003.
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Jankunas, Eleanor M.
On January 22, 2003, ELEANOR MARY JANKUNAS; devoted mother of Elaine J. Bean; adored grandmother of Elise Rose Bean; loving sister of Joan T. Hofmann; beloved wife of the late Stanley Jankunas. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue (1 mile west of beltway exit 14), on Friday from 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 A.M. at St. Joseph Monastery Catholic Church, Baltimore. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Julio, Anna O.
The members of the Associated Italian American Charities extends their deepest sympathy to family and friends of Mrs. ANNA O. JULIO. LOU MAZZULLI, JR President. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Julio, Anna O.
On January 21, 2003, ANNA O., loving wife of the late Theodore Julio, devoted mother of Phyllis Della-Rocca, Carl T. Julio and Edward V. Julio; beloved sister of Carmella Piunti, Antionette Cuomo and Frank Olga. Also survived eleven grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY, INC., 10 West Padonia Road (at York Road), Timonium-Cockeysville on Thursday and Friday 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Josephs Church, Texas, on Saturday, January 25, at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy made be directed in Mrs. Julios name to University of Maryland Hospital Shock Trauma Center, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, Md 21201. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Juskelis, Agnes I.
On Monday, January 20, 2003, AGNES I. (nee Lynch), beloved wife of the late Paul P. Juskelis, loving mother of Michael P. and wife Diane and Sister Margaret Juskelis, S.S.N.D., devoted sister of Sister Mary Timothy Lynch, S.A., and the late Michael J. and Francis M. Lynch, Aileen Dooley and Kathleen Porter, cherished grandmother of David M. and Lisa M. Juskelis. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., (1 mi. west of bltwy exit 14), on Thursday and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Christian Prayers will be held on Friday 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 10 A.M. at St. Joseph Monastery. Interment in Meadowridge Memorial Park. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to School Sisters of Notre Dame, 6401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21212. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Kidwell, Richard G.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2003 RICHARD G. KIDWELL; beloved husband of the late Madeline Kidwell; father of Alice Knox, Douglas Kidwell and Thomas Kidwell. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, January 26, 2003 from 2 to 4 P.M. at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbot Avenue, Laurel where funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2003 at 10 A.M. Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to The Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave. Rehobeth Beach, DE 19971. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Knoch Jr., Henry John
On Thursday, January 23, 2003, HENRY JOHN KNOCH JR., 89, OF Viewpoint, Harpers Ferry, WV, died in the Jefferson Memorial Hospital of Ranson, WV. Mr. Knoch was born October 14, 1913, in Baltimore, MD, son of Henry J. Knoch, Sr. and BErtha E. Gramlich Knoch. He attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Maryland Institute, and Catonsville Community College. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was an assistant sports editor for the Baltimore Morning Sun and, in 1964, he was transfered to the Sunday Sun where he was copy editor, makeup assistant, and wrote the column Veterans Affairs. He retired from the Baltimore Sun on November 1, 1978. He was a member of the Saint James Lutheran Church in Uvilla, WV; the Jackson Perks Post 71 of the American Legion, La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, also known as the 40 and 8, the Jefferson Co. Cotillion Club, the Jefferson Co. Historical Society, and a past member of the National Press Club. Surviving are his wife of 59 years Margaret V. Knoch and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Lawrence and Frederick Knoch; his sister Helen Knoch Williams; and most recently his sister Mrs. John W. Emma Gore of Baltimore, MD. The family will receive friends on Friday 7 to 9 P.M. and Saturday 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint James Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 2008, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Kretsch, David J.
On January 21, 2003, DAVID JON KRETSCH of Forest Hill, beloved husband of Jacqueline R. (nee Jorissen) Kretsch; loving father of Matthew D., Brandon N. and Jonathan R. Kretsch; devoted son of Elizabeth V. (nee Rewitzer) and the late Herman J. Kretsch; dear brother of James and Daniel Kretsch and dear son-in-law of John R. Jorissen and Linda C. Roberts. Family will receive friends at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel-Bel Air, 3 Newport Dr. (Rts. 23 and 24, Forest Hill) on Friday 4 to 7 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7 P.M. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday 1 P.M. at St. Margarets Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Davids name to the Kretsch Childrens Educational Fund, c/o Provident Bank, Attn: Becky Freeburger, P.O. Box 1661, Mail Code 465, Baltimore MD 21203-1661. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Lewis, Leander N.
On January 22, 2003, LEANDER N. Bud beloved husband of Wilma G. Lewis, loving father of Valerie Ann Barron and her husband, Robert, Celeste Palm and her husband, Thomas, and Christine L. Rassa and her husband, Steve, dear brother of Earl H. and Mary Ann Lewis, cherished grandfather of Gregory Martell, Alex Barron, Anthony Martell, Zachary Palm, Kelsey Rassa, Kimberley Palm, Kerri and Victoria Rassa and Teddy Barron. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 West Padonia Road ,(at York Road) Timonium-Cockeysville on Thursday, 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held in the Funeral Home on Saturday, January 25 at 11 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in Mr. Lewis name to: The Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier Capital Campaign, 13717 Cuba Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Linzey, John P.
On January 21, 2003, JOHN P., beloved husband of the late Anna M. Linzey (nee Bosley); devoted father of John H., David A., Charles L., Nancy M. Frick, and Donna M. Linzey; dear brother of Joseph A., William, and Robert Linzey, M. Delia Boswell and Lillian Messina; close friend of Ruth Rathburn. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Dominic Church, on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Harford Senior Center or the Ronald McDonald House. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/22/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Marshall Jr., George R.
On January 21, 2003, GEORGE R. JR.; beloved husband of Charlotte F. (nee Karczeski); devoted father of Terri Lee Brawner and her husband Brian, Linda Lee Blizzard and her husband Charles and George William Marshall; special buddy of grandson Zachary William Blizzard; dear brother of Vernon M. Marshall and his wife Elizabeth Betty; special nephew of Adela P. Simmons. The family will receive friends at the Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, 9534 Belair Road on Saturday, 12 noon. Interment St. Michaels Lutheran Church Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Michaels Lutheran Church or the Heart Transplant Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 5572, Timonium, MD 21094-5572. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Murphy, Joseph D.
On January 22, 2003, JOSEPH D. MURPHY, beloved husband of Dorothy A. (nee Lorden), devoted father of Dorothy A. Glab and her husband, Raymond, dear brother of John Murphy, Mary Baddick, Anne Valentini and Jane Brennan, loving grandfather of Kelly and Colleen Glab, dear brother-in-law of Lorraine and Shirley Lorden, Uncle of Lisa Lorden. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Friday at 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart of Mary Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Myers, Doris V. H.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2003; DORIS V. H. (nee Hildenbrand) of Williamsport and formerly of Randallstown. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth L. Myers, Sr.; devoted mother of Kenneth L. Myers, Jr. of Randallstown and Karl L. Myers of Sykesville; loving grandmother of Andy and Katie Myers. Gathering of friends at Milford Mill U.M. Church, 915 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville on Friday from 7 to 9 PM and on Saturday from 12 to 1 PM. Memorial Service Saturday, at 1 PM at Milford Mill U.M. Church. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Milford Mill U.M. Church, 915 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. Arrangements made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, PA. www.burrier-queen.com. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Novak, Sophie D.
On January 22, 2003, SOPHIE D. NOVAK (nee Franczkowski); beloved wife of Jerome J. Novak; devoted mother of Jerome C. Novak; loving grandmother of Jerome J. Novak and Brandon Thomas; great grandmother to Anna and Grace; dear sister of Eddie Franczkowski and Jane Buczkowski. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at MILLER-DIPPEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6415 Belair Road, on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 9:30 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Offutt Jr., Lawrence Henry
On January 22, 2003, LAWRENCE HENRY OFFUTT, JR., beloved husband of Veatress K. (nee Kennedy), devoted brother of Mary R. Burmingham Blake, Gladys H. Mullin and Helen M. Brown. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville) on Friday 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, at 11 A.M. Interment in Tishomingo, MS. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Rabinowitz, Joseph B.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2003, JOSEPH BERNARD RABINOWITZ. Loving husband of Debra Shelley Rabinowitz (nee Snyder); beloved father of Evan Noah and Cary Paul Rabinowitz, both of Baltimore, MD; adored son of Anne Rabinowitz (nee Attman) and the late Nathan Rabinowitz; devoted brother of Sheila Jacobs of Cleveland, OH and the late Jacob Rabinowitz. Also survived by eight nephews, four nieces, two grand nephews, three grand nieces. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Thursday, January 23, 11 A.M. Interment Friedel Maryland Lodge Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to Jewish FAmily Services, 5750 Park Heights Avenue (21215). In mourning at 3927 Algiers Road, Randallstown, MD 21133. 24. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Renner, Henry John
On January 22, 2003, HENRY JOHN, beloved husband of the late May Geraldine Renner (nee Kries); father of H. John Renner, Jr. Services at ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, on Saturday at 12 noon. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Friday, 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Rose, Stephen
Suddenly on January 20, 2003, STEPHEN E. ROSE PETEY; beloved father of Mark D. Rose and his wife Donna Rose; loving son of Alma E. Rose and the late Elmer H. Rose; brother of Leslie Higdon and her husband Butch Higdon. Also survived by many friends and relatives. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at 3 P.M., at the Hope Presbyterian Church, 4748 Shelbourne Road, Baltimore 21227. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hope Church or to the charity of your choice. Further inquiries may be directed to the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc., 410-242-2211. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Rosenthal, Bernard
On January 23, 2003, BERNARD ROSENTHAL, 82, of Boynton Beach, Florida. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mildred Rosenthal, his children, Barbara, Martin, Jay, Judi, and Hank, and his eight grandchildren. Bernard was the proprietor of Haynes Pharmacy on Harford Road in Baltimore City for many years. The memorial service and observance of shiva will take place in Boynton Beach, Florida. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Schmidt, John L.
On January 21, 2003, JOHN LOUIS SCHMIDT; beloved husband of Rose Schmidt (nee Sala); devoted father of Thomas L. Schmidt and Elizabeth, Ramona M. Johnson and Paul, Daniel L. Schmidt and Olga and the late Carolyn M. Young; loving grandfather of Earl W. Young, Jr., Dawne M. Kowalski and Craig, Nick A. Burke and Lisa, Sarah E. Schmidt and Sasha V. Schmidt; dear great-grandfather of Bethany Young, Earl W. Young III and Brittany N. Burke; dear brother of Walter, Helen, Jeannette and Bernedette. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Saturday, 10 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday and Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Stahl Sr., Robert E.
On January 21, 2003, ROBERT EDWARD STAHL SR., beloved husband of Ruth R. Stahl (nee Rolin), devoted father of Deborah A. Stahl and her husband Joseph Erlanger and Robert E. Stahl Jr. and his wife Wendy Marlene, and the late Holly Ruth Stahl dear brother of John Stahl, Miriam Cordell, Betty Weist, and the late Trueman and Walter Stahl, dear grandfather of Diana Baker and Hartsel Covahey. A Memorial Service will be held in the Trinity Episcopal Church on February 8, 2003 at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Alleghany Ave., Towson, Md. 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/26/2003.
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Walter, Judith L.
On January 22, 2003, JUDITH LEE WALTER (nee McGinnity) beloved wife of John Berkeley Walter, Jr., devoted mother of Mark Steven Walter, Tracy Lynn Campbell and Kelly Lynn Walter, loving sister of Barbara Montgomery, loving grandmother of Nicole Walter. Friends may call at the CVACH/ROSEDALE FUNERAL HOME, 1211 Chesaco Avenue on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services will be held Saturday 12 Noon at the the Funeral Home. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flower memorials may be made in her memory to the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Hall, 8037 Philadelphia Road, Rosedale, MD 21237. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Wilhelm, Dorothea M.
On January 22, 2003, DOROTHEA M. WILHELM; beloved wife of the late Harry J. Wilhelm, Sr.; devoted mother of Harry J. Wilhelm, Jr. and wife Geraldine L. Wilhelm. Also survived by five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home, P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd (beltway exit 29B), on Saturday, from 10:30 to 11 A.M. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service, at 11:30 A.M., in Moreland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Keswick Multicare Center, 700 West 40th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.
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Wolf, Louise
On January 21, 2003, LOUISE A. WOLF (nee Rawlings) beloved wife of Robert F. Wolf, loving mother of Barbara Boffen and her husband Donald and Robert L. Wolf and his wife Judith, cherished grandmother of Christina Boffen, Adam Boffen, Elissa Boffen, Daniel Wolf and Erica Wolf. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 10 A.M at the Church of the Ascension. Interment immediately follows services in the Loudon Park Cemetery. At the familys request in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Church of the Ascension, 4603 Poplar Avenue, Halethorpe, MD, 21227 and or the Lamb of God School, 1810 Fairview Avenue, Halethorpe, MD, 21227. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/23/2003 - 1/24/2003.
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Wolf, Louise
Officers and members of Court Our Lady of Victory #1630, regrets the passing of our beloved member LOUISE WOLF, and extends sympathy to her family. THERESA E. CUSIC Regent. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/24/2003.