On February 20, 2006, ERNESTINE R.(nee Ruta) beloved wife of the late Frank J. Costa, devoted mother of Patricia R. Haas and Frank J. Costa Jr., also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mrs. Costa will lie in state at Oak Crest Village Chapel on Friday from 9:30 to 10 A. M at which time a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Contributions to the Hospice of Baltimore, 6601 N. Charles Street, Towson, MD, 21204 will be appreciated.

