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THE BALTIMORE SUN

Abrams, Mildred

On January 29, 2003, MILDRED ABRAMS (nee Lesser); beloved wife of the late Saul Abrams; beloved mother of Gwen Shar of Baltimore, and Marc Abrams of Winchester, VA; devoted mother-in-law of Marcus Shar and Nena Abrams; devoted sister of the late Helen Bondroff and Jerome Lesser; loving grandmother of Jonathan and Sheera Shar, Debra Erin and Joshua Meyers, Dov Shar, Elana Shar and Shoshana Abrams; loving great-grandmother of Leah Meyers. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS, INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane on Thursday, January 30, at 11 A.M. Interment Chofetz Chaim Congregation Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 2506 Shelleydale Drive (21209) 31. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Adams Jr., Otis

On January 29, 2003, OTIS LEE, loving husband of Emily M. Adams; devoted father of Emily A. Rock and Otis Mickey L. Adams, III; and beloved brother of L. Kenmar Adams. Memorial services to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the St. Stephen Traditional Episcopal Church, 11856 Mays Chapel Road, Timonium, MD 21093. Inquiries Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc, 410-252-6000. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Ankrom, Elsie H.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2003 ELSIE H. ANKROM; beloved wife of the late Franklin C. Ankrom, Jr. and mother of Elizabeth A. Easton. Friends may call on Sunday, February 2, 2003 from 2 to 4 P.M. at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Ave., Laurel, MD. Interment Parkersburg Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg, WV on Tuesday, February 4 at 2 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Baker, Joy Rose

On January 28, 2003, JOY ROSE BAKER, beloved mother of Van Baker and his wife Bonnie, dear cousin of William Morris and his wife Pam. Family and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where a Service will be held on Saturday at the funeral hour of 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Agnes Cancer Center, 900 Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. Inquiries may be directed to Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc., 410-242-2211. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Brandt, Hilda

On January 29, 2003, HILDA BRANDT (nee Harbidge), beloved wife of the late Mortimer Brandt and devoted mother of Sandra B. Waters and Pamela Denniston. Loving grandmother of Staige Davis Hodges, Timothy Brandt Denniston and Rhawn Denniston. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., 3631 Falls Road, on Saturday from 3 to 5 P.M. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday at 11:30 A.M. at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 3:30 P.M. at the Roland Park Place, 830 W. 40th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211, with a reception to follow. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Brooks, Linda C.

Suddenly, on January 27, 2003, LINDA C. (nee Maynor); beloved wife of the late Richard C. Brooks; devoted daughter of Roy and Lula Maynor; loving mother of Summer L. Brooks and loving stepmother of Richard C. Jr. and Shawn J. Brooks; dear sister of Roy E. Maynor, Sheila G. Valcarcel, Ken W. Maynor and the late A. Faye Blalock. Also survived by a step-grandson Christopher M. Brooks and the late Jeffrey T. Brooks. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY, INC., 10 W. Padonia Rd. (at York Road), Timonium-Cockeysville, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the Trinity Assembly of God Church, 2122 W. Joppa Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093, on Saturday, February 1, at 10:30 A.M. Interment private. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/29/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Buddenbohn, Howard G.

On January 29, 2003, HOWARD G. BUDDENBOHN, beloved son of the late Howard and Eva Buddenbohn, dear brother of Norbert J. Buddenbohn and his wife Mary L., Robert W. Buddenbohn and his wife Anna M., Raymond J. Buddenbohn and his wife Joan H., M. Joan Feeley and her husband H. Lawrence; and Donald M. Buddenbohn and his wife Ellen T. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family-owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Dominic Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Dominic Church, 5302 Harford Rd., Baltimore, Md 21214, or to the charity of your choice. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Caldwell, Robertha M.

On January 25, 2003, ROBERTHA M., beloved mother of Loretta Thompson and Robert Caldwell. She is also survived by two granddaughters, five sisters, five brothers, six sisters-in-law, one son-in-law, brother-in-law a host of other relatives. Friends may call at the the Estep Brothers Funeral Home, P.A., 1300 Eutaw Place Friday after 11 A.M. Family will receive friends 6:30 to 7:45 P.M. at the funeral home. Saturday 10 to 11.M. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 2301 Garrison Blvd. Funeral Service to follow. Entombment Arbutus Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Carey, Myrtle E.

On January 29, 2003, MYRTLE E. CAREY (nee Ridgely), beloved wife of the late Oscar R. Carey; devoted mother of Velna Reid; loving grandmother of Michael, Dawn, Mark and Julie; loving great-grandmother of Michael, Jordan, Matthew, Eric, Kristina, Brian and Zoe; also survived by nephew Brent Ridgely. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2003, 10 A.M. at MacNabb Funeral Home, 301 Frederick Rd, Catonsville (at Beltway exit 13). Interment in McKendree Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Carter, Elizabeth Ward

On January 18, 2003, ELIZABETH WARD CARTER, devoted mother of Ellen Carter Cooper, dear sister of John T. Ward and Anderson Ward, beloved grandmother of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on February 1, 2003, at 11 A.M. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1300 Druid Hill Avenue. The family will receive friends at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Carters name to Camp Farthest Out c/o WANA; Douglas Memorial Community Church; 1325 Madison Avenue; Baltimore, MD 21217. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Cimino, Anna M.

On January 28, 2003 ANNA M. CIMINO; beloved sister of Jake Cimino and the late Mary DAmico, John, Sol, Sam, Frank and Joe Cimino; caring sister-in-law of Louise Cimino. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. with a Christian Wake Service 7 P.M. on Thursday. A Funeral Liturgy will be held 10 A.M. Saturday at St. Jude Shrine, Saratoga and Paca St., Baltimore. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Cowie, Frederic R.

On January 29, 2003, FREDERIC R. COWIE, beloved husband of Helen (nee Meehling), devoted son of Mildred Stallings and her husband Leo and the late Robert Cowie; loving father of Paula, Kelly and Fred Cowie Jr., brother of Carol Gannon, Janet Thompson and Bruce Cowie. He is also survived by his beloved Uncle Paul and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at the Rock Church Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Cox, Alice May

On January 28, 2003, ALICE MAY, beloved daughter of the late Carroll and Lillian Cox. Loving sister of Carroll M. Cox, Charlotte Misinger and the late Edwin Lee Cox. Devoted aunt of Bill Cox and the late David Misinger. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., 3631 Falls Road, on Sunday from 1 to 4 P.M. Services on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Crispin, Clair

On January 30, 2003, CLAIR L., beloved husband of Mildred Crispin (nee Sigely), devoted father of Donald and Alan Crispin, dear grandfather of Joshua and Ashley. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Rd., on Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 1803 Dundalk Ave., on Monday, 11 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Daniel III, Charles L.

On January 29, 2003, CHARLES L., loving son of Eugenia Daniel and the late Charles L. Daniel, Jr., beloved brother of Nancy and Robert Daniel. Dear uncle of Julia and laura Tribble and Travis and Kyle German. The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road, (at York Road), Timonium-Cockeysville, on Sunday from day, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Joseph Church on Monday, February 3 at 9:30 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/31/2003 - 2/1/2003.

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Day, G. Russell

On January 29, 2003, G. RUSSELL DAY, beloved husband of the late Eva Belle Day (nee Hamson); stepfather of the late Charles R. Boyer, Sr. Also survived by four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends, Friday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., at HARRY H. WITZKES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. Funeral service, Saturday, 11 A.M., at Trinity United Methodist Church. Interment Mt. View Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Westchester Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Delawter, George E.

On Friday, January 24, 2003, GEORGE E. DELAWTER, 89, of Timonium, MD. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen DeLawter (nee Birely) and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:30 A.M., Monday, February 3, 2003, in the Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church, 14753 Charmian Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA. The family will receive friends, 30 minutes prior to the service, in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, suite 140, Rockville, MD 20850. Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA, is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Dopkowski, Anthony F.

DOPKOWSKI, Anthony F., age 73, January 29, 2003. Mr. Dopkowski was born in Baltimore, MD and was a resident of Clawson, Michigan. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Lynn (Kevin) MacKillop, Mike Dopkowski, Lisa (Don) Mosner and Joann (Mitch) Rogers, grandfather of Brad and Chris Reynolds, Korrie and Justin Bourland, Tara Dopkowski, Kaleigh Rogers, Kevin and Ryan MacKillop and Kyleen and Drew Mosner, brother of Edward and George Dopkowski and father-in-law of the late Bob Reynolds and David Bourland. Funeral Services are being held Saturday, February 1, 2003, in Clawson, Michigan. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, (248) 435-0660. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Dunker, Faye W.

On January 28, 2003, FAYE W. (nee Worthington), beloved wife of the late Harry D. Dunker, devoted mother of Annette Wolfsheimer and her husband Ronald, dear grandmother of Leslie Dovell and Steven and David Wolfsheimer, loving great-grandmother of Corrine and Piper Dovell. Friends may call at the Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave., (1 mile west of bltwy exit 14), on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where Services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Interment in Lorraine Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Ellison, Marcella J.

On January 27, 2003 MARCELLA J. KELLERMAN-ELLISON; beloved wife of Robert Ellison; devoted mother of Cathy and Joseph Hajek, Pamela and Glen Goetz, David and Sharon Kellerman and Dawn Ellison; also survived by seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Memorial Services will be held at Shaeffers Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV on Saturday at 7 P.M. No flowers. Send contributions to Parkins Disease Foundation or The Childrens Cancer Society. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 2/2/2003.

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Esders, Edward A.

On January 28, 2003, EDWARD A. ESDERS, beloved husband of the late Alma J. (nee Wright), devoted father of Jean Cochran, Betty Smith, Danny Cantrell, and Carl Cantrell. Dear brother of the late Robert Esders. Dear uncle of Eric and Jennifer Esders. Also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friend of Allison Busick. A Funeral Services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Saturday at 11:30 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Esslinger Jr., William G.

On January 29, 2003, WILLIAM G. ESSLINGER JR., of Lansdowne, beloved husband of the late Agnes M. Esslinger, devoted father of Kathleen M. Iagnemmo, Mary A., and her husband Stanley J. Topa, Jr., Deborah A. and her husband Leo J. Potocki, loving brother of Eileen Keefer. Also survived by a very special friend Anna M. Connors, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M where funeral services will be held on Monday at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 6405 Orchard Road, Linthicum Heights at 9 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Heart Association and Organ Donation Cornea. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/31/2003 - 2/1/2003.

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Garrity, Frank

On January 29, 2003, FRANK GARRITY of Joppa, MD. Beloved husband of Betty Garrity, devoted father of Frank M. Garrity, Hugh W. Garrity, John P. Garrity, Raymond Garrity, Michael Garrity, Mary Elizabeth Boario, Sara G. Manning, Rita C. Garrity, Rosemary Allen and Anne M. Garrity. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Joppatowne, MD, on Monday, February 3, at 11 A.M. Interment will be in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills, MD. Friends may call at the family owned McComas Funeral Home in Abingdon on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Those who desire may contribute to Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd., Timonium, MD 21093. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Greber, Ruth

On January 30, 2003, RUTH GREBER (nee Lebowitz) beloved wife of the late Harry Greber, beloved mother of Sonya Keithley of Bel Air, MD, and David Greber of NV, devoted sister of the late Max, Jack and Louis Lebowitz, Rose Tobin, Kate Schwartz, Debbie Coplin and Mitchell Leiber. Also survived by three loving grandchildren. Services and interment at Har Zion Tifereth Israel Congregation Cemetery, Rosedale on Friday, January 31, at 10 A.M. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC. 31. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Hamstrom, Rolf E.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2003, ROLF E. HAMSTROM, of Catonsville, MD., formerly of Silver Spring, MD, beloved parent of Barbara Johnson, Janet Robertson and Nancy Guthrie. Loving grandfather of Carrie, Ann, David and Jessica. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 11 A.M. at Our Lady of The Angels Chapel, Charlestown Community, Maiden Choice La., Catonsville, MD. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Salvation Army. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/29/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Hock, Ferdinand R.

On January 29, 2003, FERDINAND Fred R. HOCK, beloved husband of Mary R. Hock (nee Mackessy), devoted father of Sherri McIntyre and her husband, Mike, Linda Toscano and her husband Joe, and Carol Martin and her husband, Rick, brother of Rita Wolf, Mary Fleiner, Catherine Dafin and James N. Hock. Also survived by grandchildren, Kathryn McIntyre, Sarah and Kristen Martin. Funeral from the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Saturday at 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clare Catholic Church at 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Visiting hours on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Christian Wake Friday at 7:30 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Jurney, Christine A.

On Monday, January 27, 2003, CHRISTINE A. JURNEY, age 85, of Towson, sister of Elaine Burk, Evelyn Jurney Otto, and William H. Jurney. Friends may call at the family owned Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, 2325 York Road, Timonium, on Saturday, February 1, from 10 A.M. until 12 noon, the funeral hour. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Kendig, Harry J.

On January 28, 2003, HARRY JOHN KENDIG, beloved husband of Zenobia Martin Kendig, loving father of Dianne Kendig Church, Dennis Kelly Kendig of Lambertville, NJ, Patrick John Kendig of Ewing, NJ and Brian Keith Kendig, devoted step-father of Nancy Martin Brennand, dear uncle of W. Wayne Davis, Jr. Also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned RUCK TOWSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26A) on Saturday at 1 P.M. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Kennedy, Mildred C.

On January 30, 2003 MILDRED C. of Timonium; beloved daughter of the late Congressman Ambrose J. Kennedy and Mary E. Kennedy (nee Dailey); dear sister of Mary K. Erskine of Timonium, Jerome McD. Kennedy of Bethesda and the late Ambrose J. Kennedy, Margaret K. Dolan and John D. Kennedy; loving aunt of M. Cara Erskine. Also survived by many other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 W. Padonia Rd (at York Rd), Timonium-Cockeysville on Saturday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Josephs Catholic Church-Texas on Tuesday, February 4 at 10 A.M. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/31/2003 - 2/1/2003.

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Kidwell, Ethel K.

On January 28, 2003, ETHEL K. KIDWELL, beloved wife of the late Lawrence W. Kidwell, devoted mother of Carole and her husband John Haase, cherished grandmother of Robin Trumpler and John L. Haase. Also survived by three great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley and Brian. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD on Saturday from 9 to 11 A.M. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 A.M. Interment following at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Lafferman, Joseph

On January 28, 2003, JOSEPH LAFFERMAN, loving husband of Sylvia Lafferman (nee Honigsberg), and beloved father of Bruce M. Lafferman of Westlake Village, CA; devoted father-in-law of April E. Lafferman. Devoted brother of David Lafferman of Sarasota, FL, and the late Jules, Morris, and Isadore Lafferman. Loving grandfather of Lindsay and Christopher Bentis and Brandon Lafferman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Friday, January 31, at 12 Noon. Interment Hebrew Young Mens Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. In mourning at The Pikesville Hilton, Bowie/Belmont Meeting room. 1726 Reisterstown Road, 21208, Friday only. 31. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Lake, Margaret A.

On January 27, 2003 MARGARET ANN LAKE (nee Zehner) beloved wife of the late Harry E. Lake; devoted friend of John T. Hooke; loving mother of Arden P. McHugh; grandmother of Nancy A. McHugh and Patrick R. McHugh; dear sister of the late Julia A. Klingenstein and her late brother-in-law John E. Klingenstein. A Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, Loch Raven Blvd. at Woodbourne. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Lashley, Verna J.

On January 29, 2003, VERNA JOAN (PEGGY) LASHLEY of Lutherville, MD. Beloved wife of William G. Lashley, devoted mother of Mark A. Lashley, Dawn M. Newman, sister of Fred K. Buterbaugh, Mark L. Buterbaugh, Joy E. Johnston, Wanda K. Barber, and Gayle Y. Detwiler. Also survived by eight grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at Saters Baptist Church Cemetery in Lutherville at 10 A.M. on Saturday. Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa, MD. at 11 A.M. on Saturday. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Laufer, Sylvia G.

On January 29, 2003 SYLVIA GERTRUDE (nee Schwarz) beloved wife of the late John Wesley Laufer, Sr.; devoted mother of Bette Jayne Gerding, Audrey Zink and John Jay W. Laufer, Jr.; loving grandmother of Linda Snapp, Henry Gerding III, John Jeffrey Gerding, Anne Howard, Susan Zink McClure, Steven Zink, Michael Zink, Scott Zink, Jacqueline Dow, Jeanna Price and John Matthew Laufer; loving great-grandmother of 14. Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home, P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd. (Beltway Exit 29-B) on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend services on Saturday in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Mt. Carmel and Prettyboy Dam Roads, Parkton, MD 21120. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Louderback, Ivan B.

On January 29, 2003 IVAN B. LOUDERBACK; beloved husband of Margaret R. Louderback; devoted father of Wayne I. and Alan M. Louderback and J. Anne Tyler; loving brother of Sylvia Seifert and the late Jennings Louderback. Also survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville on Monday 9:30 A.M. Interment Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery. Visiting Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/31/2003 - 2/1/2003.

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Lundgren, Nora

On January 30, 2003, NORA (nee Gast); beloved companion of Larry Zannino and loving mother of Larry Lundgren, Jr. and wife Eleanor; devoted mother-in-law of Debby Lundgren; devoted grandmother of Michelle Levandowski and husband George; great-grandmother of Brandon Levandowski; dear sister of Charles (Buck) Gast. Funeral services at the family owned JOSEPH N ZANNINO, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 263 South Conkling Street (at Gough), on Saturday, at 10:30 A.M. Entombment, Oaklawn Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Macri, Naomi R.

On January 30, 2003, NAOMI R. (nee Mattern), beloved wife of James F. Macri, devoted mother of Robert J., Diana M. and James F. Macri Jr., and the late Judith Petza, devoted sister of Betty Fisher. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. at the Cvach/Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesaco Ave. Funeral Service Saturday 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Markuson Jr., Roy H.

On January 29, 2003, ROY H. MARKUSON, JR.; loving son of Roy H. Markuson, Sr. and Jane (nee Richards); dear brother of Richard (Mark) Markuson and wife Susan and the late Robert J. Markuson; dear uncle of Hannah Markuson. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A), Towson, on Sunday, 2 to 5 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, 11 A.M, at Grace Lutheran Church, 8601 Valley Field Road, Lutherville, 21093. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the above church will be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/31/2003 - 2/1/2003. Funeral home info o

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Martin, Sr. John Joseph

On January 27, 2003, SR. JOHN JOSEPH MARTIN, OSF (MARGARET MARY MARTIN) of Aston, PA. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and her Franciscan community. Religious, relatives, and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass Monday, 11 a.m., at Assisi House, 600 Red Hill Road, Aston, PA. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Prayer Service Monday, 9:30 a.m., followed by her viewing. Memorial donations in sisters memory to Franciscan Ministries Foundation, 609 South Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Kevin M. Lyons Funeral Service 610-583-4400. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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McDermott Jr., Thomas J.

On January 29, 2003 THOMAS J. MCDERMOTT, JR. loving father of Deborah Littlejohn, Karen Dale, Thomas J. McDermott III, and Nancy Holland; dear brother of Elizabeth Brewer and the late Beverly Young. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Services from the family owned David J. Weber Funeral Homes, P.A., 5311 Edmondson Ave. on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment in New Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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McNair, Patricia E.

On January 25, 2003, PATRICIA E. McNAIR, beloved wife of the late John G. McNair, Jr., devoted mother of Kimberly A. McNair, daughter of Lois J. Kyler. The family will receive friends at the Village Baptist Church, 100 S. Hilton St. Friday 6:30 P.M. Funeral Service will follow at 7 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Milburn, Mabel V.

On January 30, 2003, MABEL VIRGINIA (nee Williams) MILBURN; beloved wife of George W. Milburn; loving mother of Joyce D. Young and Sharon L. Simmons; grandmother of Neleh Thellman, Dennis and William Young and Angela Simmons; great-grandmother of Brandon Thellman, Caelen Young, Amber Linton, Sarah Chapman and Britany Chapman. Visitation to be held at HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue, on Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., and where Funeral Services will be held on Monday, 11 A.M.. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/31/2003 - 2/1/2003.

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Moskowitz, Sandra

On January 29, 2003, SANDRA MOSKOWITZ (nee Korman); beloved wife of Alvin S. Moskowitz; loving mother of Beth Dahne of Owings Mills, MD and Jill Blaker of Florence, SC; dear mother-in-law of Gary Dahne and Dr. Alan Blaker; loving grandmother of Evan and Jason Dahne and Brian, Danielle and Marla Blaker. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Friday, January 31, at 10 A.M. Interment at Moses Montefiore Woodmoor Hebrew Cemetery, 3901 Washington Blvd. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Sinai Hospital CCU, c/o Department of Development, 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore (21215) or to Chimes, Inc., 4815 Seton Drive, Baltimore (21215). In mourning at 3 Lakeshire Court, Owings Mills, MD (21117) 31. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Presswood, Matha V.

On January 29, 2003, MATHA VIRGINIA PRESSWOOD (nee Baggerly), beloved wife of the late Hubert Presswood and devoted mother of Kenneth A. Heavel, Jr., Robert G. Heavel and the late Charles O. Heavel, and Patricia A. Valsamanski, grandmother of Martha, Kenneth III, Cecelia, George, Renee, Charles, Robert, David, Michelle and Sherry. Also survived by many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, Devon and Krista Lynn. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., 3631 Falls Road, on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Reynolds, Betty W.

On January 29, 2003, BETTY W. REYNOLDS of Severna Park, MD., beloved wife of Maurice Reynolds, loving aunt of William Reynolds. Also survived by Katherine, Matthew Reynolds, Amy Reynolds and Melissa Page. Visitation private. Service private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake., Arrangements made by BARRANCO & SONS, P.A. SEVERNA PARK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Rizzo, Maria C.

On January 29, 2003, MARIA C. (nee Bertetti) beloved wife of the late Angelo Blaise Rizzo; loving mother of Diana Krausman and husband John; dear grandmother of Paul Krausman, and Mark and Russell Krausman. 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 Church of St. Leo the Great at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 4 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society or Alzheimers Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Sheeler, Dora L.

On January 30, 2003, DORA LOUELLA (nee Ritter), of Westminster, wife of the late George Sheeler, Sr., mother of Annie Benfer, Doris Selby, Delores Leonard, Geraldine Kennedy, Robert and George Sheeler, Jr., mother-in-law of William Benfer, sister of John Harshbarger. Survived by 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and two great, great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, P.A., 412 Washington Rd., Westminster, on Saturday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M., where Services will begin at 8 P.M. (Please use chapel entrance). Graveside Services will be Monday at 12 noon in Mt. Union (Pennsylvania) Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Simmons, Ruth

On January 29, 2003, RUTH A. (nee Depew); beloved mother of Howard F. Simmons, Jr. and his wife Pamela, and Mae Antonelli; grandmother of Angela A. Simmons and Robert W. Simmons; sister of Lucille Barnes, Irene Bowen, Mildred Nugent, and Fern Coulbourne. Services at the Eline Funeral Home, 934 South Main Street, Hampstead, on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment in Westminster Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to Westminster Baptist Church, 354 Crest Lane, Westminster, MD 21157. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Spangler, Curtis G.

On January 30, 2003, CURTIS GENE SPANGLER, 25, of Jessup, passed away as a result from injuries sustained in a 1998 accident. Beloved son of Edward Butch and Joey Spangler, dear brother of Clif, loving uncle of Chance. Also survived by close, loving family; The Jacobs Family, Barbi, Jimmy, Amanda, Mysty and Indy; Crystal Jones and France and Cilver; Aunt Tanya Rea and numerous relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the GARY L. KAUFMAN FUNERAL HOME AT MEADOWRIDGE MEMORIAL PARK, INC., 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge (Exit 6 off of Rte 100), on Sunday, February 2, at 11 A.M. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in memory of Curtis Gene to go to the Make A Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic whose mission is to fulfill the wishes of children fighting life threatening illnesses. Send donations to 10920 Connecticut Ave., Suite 1600, Kensington, MD 20895. For more info, please call (301) 962-9474. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Spear Jr., Stephen T.

On January 28, 2003, STEPHEN THEODORE SPEAR, JR. of Joppa, MD, beloved husband of the late Anna Marie Spear (nee Heil), devoted father of Stephen T. Spear III, Michael T. Spear, Mary M. Seaman, and Lea A. Porter, loving brother of Paul C. Spear, Sr., Eleanor Lockett, and Madeline Guntner. Also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Abingdon, MD, in the Worship Center on Sat., February 1, at 11 A.M. Interment will be in Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, MD. Friends may call at the family owned McComas Funeral Home in Abingdon on Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Sprecher Sr., Earl L.

On January 29, 2003, EARL L. SPRECHER, SR.; beloved husband of Jacquelyn D. (nee Moore); devoted father of Peggy Heath, Carol Ackerman and Earl L. Sprecher, Jr.; dear grandfather of Daniel, Kimberly, Timothy, Dawn and Amanda; brother of Grace Crue, Paul Sprecher, Dana Edward Sprecher, and the late Carl Sprecher, Jr. and Gurney Sprecher. Visiting at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road (Overlea) on Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am. Interment Highview Memorial Gardens. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Swagler, Paul D.

On January 29, 2003, PAUL DENNIS SWAGLER, loving son of Ethel and the late James E.Swagler; dear brother of James E. III, Robert D. and Cindy Swagler. A Memorial Service will be hald at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville, on Saturday at 2 P.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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Thamert, Joseph H.

On January 29, 2003, JOSEPH HARRY THAMERT, beloved husband of Viola M. Thamert (nee Mastroianni), devoted father of John Thamert and wife Terri, Dennis Thamert and Michelle, Robert Thamert and Brian Thamert and Ann, loving grandfather of Sean, Michael, Daniel and Matthew Thamert, Randy Leggs and Christopher Huffman, dear Uncle of Geraldine Bright. Christine Wake Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Friday at 4:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Rita Catholic Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Thune Sr., Richard R.

On January 28, 2003, RICHARD RONALD THUNE SR.; beloved husband of Donna J. Thune (nee Goddard); devoted father of Jenny A. Finnessy, Sherry J. Groves, and Richard R. Thune Jr.; dear brother of Joan Holliday, Lorraine Gephardt, and Jack and Danny Thune. Also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Twigg, Donald E.

On January 30, 2003, DONALD E., of Cecil County, MD, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Goodwin) Twigg and devoted father of Doris Walters, Donald Savage, Debora Dowell, Leonard Savage, Betty DeFazio, Mary Meacham, Nancy Swingle and the late Carol Savage, dear brother of Harold Twigg and Mary Eileen Carothers. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY-STELLA FUNERAL HOME, CHTD., 7527 Harford Road on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M where services will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Stellar Maris Hospice Care, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD, 21093 would be appreciated. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Udoff, Joan

On January 28, 2003, JOAN UDOFF (nee Bennett) Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in the Vermillion Chapel, at the GARY L. KAUFMAN FUNERAL HOME AT MEADOWRIDGE MEMORIAL PARK, INC., 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge (Exit 6 off Route 100), on Saturday, February 8, at 1 P.M. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/29/2003 - 2/1/2003.

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Welch Sr., George D.

On January 29, 2003, GEORGE D. WELCH, SR.; beloved husband of Nancy L. (nee Jones); devoted father of Patricia A. Bricker, Lavinia B. Moyer, Christine M. Buckley, George D. Welch, Jr., William W. Welch and Dennis Sprecher; loving grandfather of Kami Buckley, Shelia, Brian and Craig Bricker, Heath and Cory Welch and Matthew Moyer. Funeral Services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Saturday at 9 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 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Wilson, Irma C.

On January 26, 2003, IRMA C., beloved sister of Marie W. Lewis and Rev. Doris E. Ridgely. She is also survived by two nieces, Phyllis Lockett and Sarah Jalak, one brother-in-law, Vernon Ridgely, one sister-in-law, Bessie Carter, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Nutter Funeral Home, Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway, on Friday from 3 to 8 P.M. On Saturday family will receive friends at the above chapel from 11 to 11:30 A.M. with funeral services immediately following. Interment in White Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sykesville, MD. Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/31/2003.

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Wise, Gloria V.

On January 28, 2003, GLORIA VIRGINIA WISE (nee Palmer), beloved wife of Carroll H. Wise Sr., loving daughter of Dessie Jewell, devoted mother of Patricia Rubin and her husband Lee, Karen Wise-Gauvin and her husband Edward, Linda Schanberger and her husband Jay and Carroll Wise Jr. and his wife Wanda. Dear sister of Percy, John and Hammond Palmer. She is also survived by seven loving grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc., 610 West MacPhail Road (at Rte 24) on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. with a Funeral Service Saturday, at 10 A.M.. Interment Highview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, family prefers contributions to Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003. Funeral home info o

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Zorn, Doris

On January 28, 2003, DORIS A. (nee Romean); devoted wife of Edward Zorn, Sr.; beloved mother of Edward Zorn, Jr., and his wife Gloria and the late Erleen Hudson; mother-in-law of Robert Hudson; dear grandmother of Lee Zorn and his wife Tina and David Zorn. Visitation will be held at the family owned LILLY AND ZEILER, INC, FUNERAL HOME, 700 South Conkling Street, on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The Alzheimers or Parkinsons Association. Published in the Baltimore Sun from 1/30/2003 - 1/31/2003.

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