Charlotte W. Pine, a longtime lawyer and a founder of the Long Green Valley Association, died Jan. 6 at her Baldwin home of complications from Parkinson's disease. She was 93.
The daughter of Frans Weikinger, a butcher, and Wally Weikinger, a seamstress, Charlotte Weikinger was born in Wurzburg, Germany, and immigrated with her parents in 1923 to New York City, landing at Ellis Island.
Mrs. Pine and her family moved to Washington, where she graduated from Central High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in 1943 from the University of Maryland, College Park and a law degree, also from Maryland, in 1946.
In 1944, she married James A. Pine Sr., also a lawyer, and the couple practiced law together in an office at 607 Baltimore Ave. in Towson.
She remained an active member of the bar until 2008, and retained her license to practice law until her death, family members said.
"The only thing she gave up was her driver's license," said Lee A. Pine, a granddaughter who lives in Baldwin.
Her husband, who became a power in Baltimore County Democratic politics and served 16 years in the state Senate before being defeated in 1974, died in 1998.
Mrs. Pine was a founder of the Long Green Valley Association Inc. in Baldwin, serving as president of the land preservation organization for more than 35 years.
In addition to following politics, Mrs. Pine enjoyed playing golf, traveling to Florida, and spending time at her Ocean City condominium. She also was a world traveler.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pine will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, 3701 Sweet Air Road, Baldwin.
In addition to her granddaughter, survivors include two sons, James A. Pine Jr. of Towson and Frank Carlton Pine of Largo, Fla.; two daughters, Nancy Lee Pine of Baldwin and Mary Pine Beadle of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and three other grandchildren.