DONALD R., 78, was born on September 21, 1924, in Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2003, in Dallas, Texas; after a brief illness. Don was a loving and affectionate husband to his beautiful wife Jan, very happily married for 50 years, and a wonderful father and grandfather. His gentle and guiding presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The son of the late John and Margaret Miller, Don was preceded in death by Jan, his beloved wife who passed away in May 2002, and survived by his children, Deborah P. Miller and Donald R. Miller, Jr., and his wife Martha. His grandchildren, Trey, Carla, Chris, and Dulaney Miller; his nephews, Edward McNicholas, Thomas Miller, and John Miller; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Engel; his sister-in-law Dorothy Rothenhoefer, and her husband and four daughters; and a large extended family and friends. His life was remembered at a Memorial Service held on Friday, January 24, 2003 at Fellowship Bible Church of Dallas, with Senior Pastor Bill Counts officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 560089, Dallas TX 75356-0089. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Miszkiel, John S.
On January 23, 2003; JOHN S.; beloved son of Sigmund and the late Dorothy Miszkiel; dear brother of Janice; nephew of Ruth Ches; cousin of Denise Wagner. Prayers at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Monday at 10 AM. Interment Holly Rosary Cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Neikirk, Daisy M.
On January 24, 2003 DAISY MAE (nee Gilley), beloved wife of the late Ray Neikirk, devoted mother of Danny Neikirk, Richard Neikirk, and the late Brenda Lawson. Also survived by three grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave., on Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/26/2003 - 1/27/2003.
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Oberdalhoff, Lillian E.
On January 24, 2003, LILLIAN E. OBERDALHOFF (nee Phillips); beloved wife of the late Edward (Dick) Oberdalhoff Sr.; devoted mother of Edward Jr., Doug and William Oberdalhoff; sister of Betty and Ada. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Sterling-Ashton-Schwabb Funeral Home, Inc., 736 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD ( west beltway exit 14) on Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/25/2003 - 1/26/2003.
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Okon, Karl
On January 24, 2003, KARL OKON, beloved husband of Pearl Okon (nee Becker), loving father of Sue Hirsch, Royce Hanley and Sandy Dettelbach, devoted father-in-law of Si Hirsch, Stan Hanley and Stuart Dettelbach, dear brother of Ruth Kesten, Helen Seligman, and the late Herman Okon and Sadie Applebaum, dear brother-in-law of Minnie and Irv Hyatt, and Rose Miller, loving grandfather of Jodi, Marc, Jason, Beth, Shawn, and Lisa, also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROTHERS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Sunday, January 26 at 3 P.M. Interment Beth Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers, contributions in his memory may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 200 E. Joppa Rd., Towson,MD.(21204) or the charity of donors choice. Family in mourning at 4 Candlemaker Ct. apt 202 (21208) (Annen Woods). 26. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/25/2003 - 1/26/2003.
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Patzschke, Viola E.
On January 21, 2003, VIOLA E. PATZSCHKE (nee Foskey); beloved wife of the late Charles Patzschke; devoted mother of Maxine Schremp and her husband George, of Fredericksburg, VA; dear grandmother of Ronald B. Miller. A Funeral Service will be held in the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A), on Monday at 11 A.M. Entombment Parkwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Sunday 2 to 5 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Elks Benevolent and Protective Order, #469 Towson Lodge, 4 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/25/2003 - 1/26/2003.
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Pike, James F.
On January 25, 2003 JAMES F. PIKE beloved husband of Anita L. Pike (nee Bradford) devoted step-father of Frank J. Gorecki III, Michael Bradford Gorecki and Christina Marie Gorecki, dear brother of Carol Dombroski. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd., (Perry Hall) on Monday and Tuesday from 3 until 7 P.M. Services and Interment will be private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/26/2003 - 1/27/2003.
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Pindell, Marian H.
On January 24, 2003 MARIAN (nee Haugh) beloved wife of the late Walter Yellott Pindell, devoted mother of Walter Yellott Pindell Jr., loving grandmother of Brett Pindell of Charlotte, NC., and Curtis Pindell of Rocky Mount, NC.,. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 1 P.M. at Sherwood Episcopal Church (Cockeysville). Interment adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Sherwood Episcopal Church Cemetery Management Fund, 5 Sherwood Rd., Cockeysville, MD., 21030. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/26/2003 - 1/27/2003.
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Pinos, Agnes R.
On January 24, 2003, AGNES R. (nee Rozanski); beloved wife of the late Stephen G. Pinos; devoted mother of Loretta Reynolds, Kathleen Nappi and Karen Higinbothom; loving grandmother of Lisa, Carmen, Steve and Amy. Also blessed with nine great-grandchildren. Funeral from the George J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway, on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Family request friends call Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Riggie Jr., Richard T.
RICHARD T. RIGGIE, JR., 61, of Westminster, died January 24, 2003 after an extended illness. Born August 17, 1941, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Richard T. and Marie Carlisle Riggie, Sr. Surviving are twin sister Ellen Marie Riggie and sister Wanda M. Riggie of Westminster, brother Robert A. Riggie of Rainbow City, Alabama, sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Lou and David A. Dimler of New Windsor, Patricia and Craig L. Andrews of Westminster, Linda and Chester E. Jackson of Ellicott City, dear friends Linda Wolf of Ellicott City and Richard C. Hafele of Sykesville and seven nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by brother Gregory M. Riggie. Services and Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Catholic Church Building Fund, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, MD 21157 or Carroll Hospice, Inc., 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. Arrangements by Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main St., Westminster, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Roberts, Irene C.
On January 22, 2003, IRENCE CAROLINE ROBERTS (nee Hartlove), beloved wife of the late Richard J. Roberts, loving mother of Christine C. Garrett and Richard J. Roberts Jr., devoted grandmother of Jennifer, William, and Rachail. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. at the Burgee Henss Seitz Funeral Home, Inc., 3631 Falls Road. Interment in Lorraine Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Russell, Margaret B.
On January 24, 2003 MARGARET BURK, beloved wife of the late Thomas Russell, devoted mother of Robert T., Al, and the late David G. Russell. Dear sister of Helen V. Shiplet, Albert A. and Theodore R. Burk. Also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service at the W. Dabrowski-Chojnacki Funeral Homes, P.A., 1005 Dundalk Ave. Tuesday 10 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Graceland Park United Methodist Church. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/26/2003 - 1/27/2003.
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Samborski, John F.
On January 25 2003, JOHN F. of Baltimore; devoted companion of Katherine Sorrentino; loving father of Carolyn Malstrom and Barbara Stewart. Also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services from the Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, Rt. 32 near Eldersburg on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment in Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Monday. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Schisler, Charles F.
On January 18, 2003 CHARLES F. SCHISLER age 93 formerly of Baltimore, died in Melrose, MN. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Seymour) Schisler and daughter, Barbara (Schisler) OBrien; grandchildren Kelly and Kevin OBrien. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Shipley Sr., James E.
On January 22, 2003, JAMES E. SHIPLEY, SR beloved husband of the late Vivian M. Shipley (nee Hudson), devoted father of Lois Shipley, and the late James (Jay) E. Shipley, Jr., brother of Ethel Margroum, Alice Magann, Gladys Bigham, and the late Dickey Shipley. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., 3631 Falls Road on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment in Lorraine Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/25/2003 - 1/26/2003.
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Sigler, Robert.
On January 24, 2003 ROBERT WARREN Bob beloved father of Peggy/John Bauers, grandfather of Robbie and Jon Henry, father of the late Annette Marie Sigler; dear son of Elizabeth Bee Sigler and the late Ralph W. Sigler; good friend of Barbara Williams. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, 7110 Sollers Point Rd., on Monday from 5 until 8 P.M. where Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers please make any donations to St. Lukes Catholic Church Food Pantry, North Point Rd., in Bobs memory. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Smith, Eleanor M.
On January 25, 2003 ELEANOR M. (nee Marski) beloved wife of the late Ralph T. Smith, devoted mother of Mary K. Price, Charlotte Tringali, Ralph T. SMith Jr., and Paul F. SMith. Also survived by six grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Sunday and Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/26/2003 - 1/27/2003.
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Snyder, Mary W.
On January 20, 2003, MARY W. (nee Bachman), beloved wife of the late Robert H. Snyder, devoted mother of Donald L. Snyder and Shirley, John A. Snyder and Nancy, Joann E. West and Robert and Jay H. Snyder and Barbara. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Zion United Church of Christ (Perry Hall) on Saturday, 2/1/03, at 11:00 am. Interment Middleburg, PA. Arrangements by Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. 410-665-2000. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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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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Thornton, Edwin Clarke
On Wednesday, January 22, 2003, EDWIN CLARKE THORNTON of Timonium, beloved husband of Betty J. Thornton (nee Cantlin); devoted father of Charles H. Thornton, Stephanie E. Rogers and Roberta S. Howard; loving son of Marie Thornton; brother of Joan Harry and Carter Thornton; also survived by six grandchildren. A private Memorial Service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church, Texas, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Valcarenghi, Barbara M.
Suddenly on January 20, 2003, BARBARA M. VALCARENGHI, of Hobe Sound, FL. Beloved wife of Louis N. Valcarenghi, loving mother of four children; William Valcarenghi, David Valcarenghi and his wife Cynthia, Lisa Lewis, Terry Hicks and her husband Larry. She is also survived by her beloved sister Gussie Perry and two other sisters, Adele Perkins and Maxine Bauman; and four grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Margarets Church, 141 Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. in lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/26/2003 - 1/27/2003.
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Walz, Beatrice L.
On January 24, 2003, BEATRICE LEOTA (nee Wynn); beloved wife of the late Arthur Fredrick Walz Sr.; mother of Rev. Arthur Frederick Walz Jr., Robert Walz, Timothy Walz and Rev. Mark Welz; sister of Randy Wynn. Also survived by eighteen grandchildren. Friends may call at St. Johns United Methodist Church, Hampstead, MD, Tuesday from 1 to 3 P.M. at which time the service will be held. Interment in Hampstead Cemetery. If desired, contributions to Asbury College, Arthur and Beatrice Walz Scholarship Fund, 1 Macklem Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390. Arrangements by Eckhardt Funeral Chapel Manchester. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Weakley, Catherine R.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2003, CATHERINE ROSALIE WEAKLEY, of Leonardtown, MD, devoted wife of the late Eugene W. Weakley, Jr, stepmother of Margaret Gibbons of Cockeysville, Elizabeth Murn of Springfield, FL, and Rosagene DArcy of Toronto, Canada. Family and friends will be received today, January 26, from 2 to 5 P.M. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, January 27, at 11 A.M. in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 44078 St. Andrews Church Rd, California, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.
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Will, Marjorie M.
On January 24, 2003, MARJORIE M. (nee Gross), beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Will, loving sister of Evelyn Abbott, William A. Gross and the late Katherine Chapman and Grace Janda. Dear aunt of Constance Chapman and Leslie Tieperman. Also survived by Joseph Abbott and many additional nieces, nephews and devoted friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in The Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium on Wednesday, January 29 at 12 noon. Inurnment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be directed in Marjories name to St. Elizabeths Hall or Stella Maris Hospice Care Unite, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093. Arrangements-LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/26/2003 - 1/27/2003.
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Young Jr., Charles A.
On Friday January 24, 2003 CHARLES AMOS YOUNG, JR., 87, of Drayden, MD., beloved husband of Charlotte Coppage Young of Drayden, MD., father of Charlotte Sarah Young of Towson, MD. and Dr. Charles A. Young III of Towson, MD., brother of David Anthony Young of Shawnee, KS., Samuel Amos Young of Englewood, FL., and James Francis Young of Lima, Peru. The family will receive friends on Monday January 27, 2003 at the BRINSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 22955 Hollywood, MD. 20650 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.m. with prayers recited at 7 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 11 A.M. at ST. Georges Catholic Church in Valley Lee, MD. Interment St. Georges Episcopal Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second District Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/26/2003.