Charlestown Retirement

At 86, Althea Carrick might be the last person one would expect to find in summer school. But Carrick is joining about 300 other residents of Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville taking college courses this summer. The program, called the Senior Institute, is part of a 15-year collaboration between Charlestown and the Catonsville campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. Seniors enroll in courses that range from hobby classes such as watercolor painting to history, politics and foreign languages.

Erickson Living named Clara Parker executive director of Charlestown, the continuing care retirement community in Catonsville. The Severna Park resident will be responsible for daily operations on the 110-acre campus on Maiden Choice Lane, where more than 2,000 residents are served by 1,100 employees. Parker had worked as vice president-regional finance director for Erickson Living communities throughout the country. In 2005, she was named director of finance at Oak Crest.

On July 3, 2004, ADDIE MILLICAN SCOTT, age 89, of the Charlestown Retirement Community. She is survived by Barbara and Charles Scott, Sandy and Todd Smith, Chris Scott, Ariana and Shawn Arnold and Davis Arnold. Memorial Services will be held in the City Lights Room of the Charlestown Retirement Community on Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the St. Agnes Hospice, 900 South Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229.

Thank you for the excellent article about Bill Stromberg and the artists at Charlestown retirement community ("One-man art exhibition features many sides of life," Catonsville Times, July 6). The exhibit of 13 of his works is stunning. Due in part to the fine article by Lauren Fulbright, there was a large crowd at the opening reception on Sunday. Those of us who live at Charlestown are fortunate to have three art studios to work and create in a community of other artists.

On May 20, 2005, CHARLES F. JORAM, SR., beloved husband of E. Anna Joram (nee Luckan), loving father of Carole L. Geddes and Charles F. Joram, Jr.. and his wife Christine. Cherished "Pop Pop" of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Katherine Lear, Brother-in-law of William Luckan. A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Charlestown Retirement Community on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 9 A.M. Memorial donations can be made to the Benevolent Care Fund Charlestown Retirement Community, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On November 30 2005, HARRY F. VULTANSKI of Charlestown Retirement Center, brother of Wanda Winowich and her late husband Michael; uncle of Helen Callaghan and Michele Anolik, both of PA; survived by numerous nieces and nephews; also a special friend Helen Laynor. A Memorial Mass will be held on December 19, 10 A.M. at the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Benevolent Care at Charlestown Retirement Center or Our Lady of the Angels Church.

On December 26, 2003, RUBY JOHNS (nee Mann), beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Johns, devoted mother of Gregory L. Johns, Michael G. Johns and step-mother of Joseph G. Johns, Jr. of Grasonville, MD. Grandmother of Christopher Johns, Janette Johns and Erin Johns. Sister of Gertrude Butts of Sutherland, VA. Memorial Services at 10 A.M. on January 6, 2004 in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, Charlestown Retirement Community, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or to the Benevolent Fund, Charlestown Retirement, Inc., 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On March 24, 2008 William H. Duncan, Friends and family may call on Friday from 10AM to 12 PM in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Charlestown Retirement Community. Funeral Services will be Friday 12 PM in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Charlestown Retirement Community 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Entombment will be in Lorraine Park. Arrangements by STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville MD 21228. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Care Fund of Charlestown, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On Saturday, July 30, 2005, VICTOR H. JOHNSON, of Charlestown Retirement Community, MD. Beloved son of the late Victor and Anna Johnson. Devoted brother of Frances Huntington and the late Agnes Kissinger. Survived by five nieces, one nephew and numerous grand and great nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday, August 16 at 11:00 A.M. at Charlestown United Protestant Church located in Charlestown Retirement Community, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlestown United Protestant Church or the Charlestown Benevolent Fund, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On May 10, 2004, MARY ELVERNA (nee Mc Bride), 84, of Charlestown Retirement Community and formerly of Newtown Square, PA., beloved wife of the late James Clelland, devoted mother of Patricia Reoch, Nancy Alfon and James Clelland, Jr. Also survived by five grandchildren Funeral Services will be held at the Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Rd. on Friday, May 14 at 4 P.M. Family will also receive friends at the Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville...

On March 24, 2008 William H. Duncan, Friends and family may call on Friday from 10AM to 12 PM in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Charlestown Retirement Community. Funeral Services will be Friday 12 PM in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Charlestown Retirement Community 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Entombment will be in Lorraine Park. Arrangements by STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville MD 21228. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Care Fund of Charlestown, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

William D. O'Neill, a retired Department of Energy accountant, died of a heart ailment Feb. 26 at Charlestown Retirement Community. He was 93. Born and raised in Cumberland, he joined the Army in 1940 and served in World War II. He was stationed in North Africa and fought through Sicily and mainland Italy. Family members said a transport boat on which he was a passenger was sunk and he was forced to swim ashore. He later landed at Corsica, family said. After the war, he earned an accounting degree at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he also earned a master's degree.

Mary B. Twiner, a World War II Navy nurse who later held positions at several U.S. Public Health Service hospitals, died Sunday at Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville of a stroke. She was 89. Mary Barna was born and raised in Scranton, Pa., and earned a nursing certificate from Scranton State Hospital in 1938. She worked at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and with the outbreak of World War II was commissioned an ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps. She was discharged at war's end as a lieutenant.

William (Bill) H. Hyde, Esquire, passed away Monday, February 26, of lung cancer, at the age of 94. Bill worked at the Internal Revenue Service from 1935 until 1969. During WWII, he fought in the battles of Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, the Ardennes and Central Europe. Bill lived in Charlestown Retirement Community with his wife, Evelyn, who passed away last November. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, in Charlestown Retirement Community, 715 Maiden Choice Lane, in Catonsville, Maryland.

HAROLD W. ALBRECHT, age 785, died Friday January 26, 2007. He and his wife Florence resided at the Charlestown Retirement Community, in Catonsville. He was a Mason for 60 years and a member of the Warren, Howard and Bonnie Blink Lodges, Concordia Council #1 and Maryland Commandry #1. He served as Grand Master as well as many othea prestigious offices. Along with his wife he is survived by his daughters, Karin Perry of Michigan and Pamela Gittings of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

On November 23, 2006, MARY G. HUGHES (nee Guerin) of the Charlestown Retirement Community, formerly of Severna Park, MD, beloved wife of the late Capt. Frank J. Hughes, loving mother of Thomas M. Hughes of Vienna, VA, and Danielle N. Hughes of Norfolk, VA, beloved sister of Richard J. Guerin. Also survived by grandchildren, Danielle and Patrick Hughes. A memorial mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, Charlestown Retirement Community, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD, 21228 at 11 A.M., on Monday.

On February 16, 2005, HELEN C. FLORA, died peacefully at Charlestown Retirement Community. She was born on May 4, 1910, in Catonsville, MD, daughter of the late Joseph C. Flora and Dorette "Dora" Flora (nee Krause). She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Pearl E. Walkling and brother Clarence J. Flora. She is survived by her devoted nieces Anita W. Happel, Doris E. Wagne, and Bernice F. Finney. Also survived by 16 grandnieces and nephews. Miss Flora spent 25 years decoted service to the clergy of St. Lawrence Parish receiving a plaque in appreciation, upon her retirement in 1987.

On Friday August 4, 2006, FRANCIS X. MORITZ, beloved husband of the late Mary E. Moritz (nee Dougherty); loving father of Frank Moritz, Edward Moritz, James Moritz and Margaret Ann Bradshaw; cherished brother of Reverend Paul Moritz and Dr. Robert Moritz; adored grandfather to eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was ordained a permanent Deacon in 1977 and was assigned to parish Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Mt. Washington. He ministered to chronically ill patients in Baltimore and surrounding areas, and would occasionally assist in the Pastoral Ministries while at Charlestown Retirement Community.