Christ Church

On February 25, 2006, WILLIAM LEROY MATHERS Jr., lifelong residence of Southwest Baltimore, beloved son of Charlotte Rosemarie Mathers (nee Imhoff) and the late William Leroy Mathers Sr., also survived by his son William Leroy Mathers III, his sister Sharon Mc Manus, granddaughter Alisha Mathers and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 5, 2006, 1 P. M at Christ Church, 701 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21230. The church is located across from the Science Center, Inner Harbor.

Dishing up free Sunday lunches for Christ Church of the Deaf's members is a tradition in our area. Four United Methodist Church cooking crews rotate duty every month, each providing tasty fare at 1 p.m., 1040 S. Beechfield Ave. Sign language isn't required — just a friendly smile and willing hands. This week, chef Tom from Halethorpe-Relay cooks for the Aug. 14 event. Call him at 410-242-5918 or 443-259-9017 to sign on and help out. Call Toby Witt-Dix, 410-242-0086, for a schedule.

On September 17, 2003, ALBERT W. BETLEJEWSKI; beloved husband of the late Bernette C. Betlejewski (nee Smith); devoted father of James A. Betlejewski and his wife Evelyn, Kevin M. Betlejewski and his wife Vivian, Robert E. Betlejewski and his wife Jennifer. He is also survived by seven loving grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held in the Community of Christ Church, on Saturday at 12:30 P.M. Inurnment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Community of Christ Church, 3000 Baybriar Road at Merritt Blvd.

The. Rev. Earnest L. Ross, who founded Maranatha Memorial Baptist Church and served as its pastor for more than three decades, died Monday of heart failure at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was 81. Born in Baltimore, Mr. Ross was raised on Etting Street. He dropped out of Douglass High School to help support his family and later earned his General Educational Development certificate. "Because of this, he later became a strong advocate for continuing education," said his daughter, the Rev. Doris Johnson, assistant pastor of Maranatha Memorial Baptist Church, who lives in Northwest Baltimore.

On August 8, 2003, CHARLES W. Visitation at 2140 N. Fulton Avenue on Thursday 2 to 8 PM and Friday 10 AM to 3 PM. The family will receive friends at Miracle of Christ Church, 4802 Liberty Heights Avenue on Friday at 7 PM. Funeral at 7:30 PM.

On June 11, 2004, NORRIS. Memorial Service will be held at the United In Christ Church, 3401 Old York Road, on Tuesday, where the family will receive friends at 6:30 P.M. Professional Service entrusted to March Funeral Home, East.

A federal judge has agreed to allow the ousted rector of a Prince George's County Episcopal parish to remain with his family in the rectory until the end of the month. U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte had ordered the Rev. Samuel L. Edwards to move out of the rectory at Christ Church in Accokeek by yesterday. Messitte ruled last week in favor of acting Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon of Washington, who filed suit seeking the court's help in enforcing her decision not to confirm Edwards' hiring as rector by the church's vestry.

On November 16, 2005, PHILIP M. HILDEBRANDT, U.S.C.G., Ret., of Sunderland, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret G. Hildebrandt. Devoted father of Philip M. Hildebrandt, Jr. (Sarah), Margaret A. Mc Clellan (Mark), Grace H. Dowell (Donald), and John S. Hildebrandt (Kelly). Brother of John B. Hildebrandt (Persis). Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Monday November 21, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, MD. Interment Christ Church at I.U., Worton, MD at a later date.

On Tuesday, November 8, 2005, REV. DR. EARTHA L. JOHNSON, Founder and Pastor of Charm City Disciples of Christ Church. Beloved mother of Deatrice D. Tyner, devoted grandmother of Jevon C. Russel and Sherri Dadzie; great-grandmother of De Marco Hefley, Kendra and Emmanuel Dadzie; great-aunt to her namesake Eartha Harrison. She is also survived by son-in-law, Frederick E. Tyner; a godson, Gregory Holden and a host of other relatives and friends. The late Rev. Dr. Johnson will lie in state at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD on Monday, November 14, from 11:30 A.M. until service at 12:30 P.M. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

Suddenly on October 7, 2005, MARCUS TODD; beloved son of Mark and Susan Sampson; devoted father of Jacob A. Sampson; dear stepbrother of Linda Fay and Thomas Daniel Sampson; loving fiance of Cassie Galla; dear "Grandson" of Marjorie Nance; dear great nephew of Emma Holland. Also survived by many friends and relatives. A member of Carpenter Union 101 and Christ Church. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schiumunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc., 610 W. Mac Phail Road (at Rt. 24)

On December 14, 2009, Robin L. Holladay Friends may call at the Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 North Chestnut Street, Dillsburg, PA Friday 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M. in the Dillsburg Brethren in Christ Church, 18 East Harrisburg Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019. Interment Dillsburg Cemetery, Golf Course Road. Donations may be made to the American Cencer Society Baltimore Hope Lodge. www.cocklinfuneralhome.com

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 7,2009 at Christ Church in St. Michaels, MD. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 232058 in Mr. Ukkelberg's honor. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

On February 28, 2009, ELSIE L., wife of the late Leroy J. Shannon and mother of Timothy Shannon. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Ave. on Friday after 10 A.M. The family will receive friends at Victory at Christ Church, 3300 Glen Ave. on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 11 .A.M.

On January 16, 2009, BARBARA GAIL WARREN; loving daughter of Wilmer C., Sr. and the late Bertha L. Warren; dear sister of Darlene Hayes and her husband Ronnie, Sharon Warren and her husband C. M., Wilmer C. Warren, Jr. and his wife Julie, Michael D. Warren and his wife Clara, Peggy A. Smith, and Carolyn I. Hardman and her husband Clayton; beloved sister-in-law of Bernice Ruth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue, on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Ms. Warren will lie in state at the Crusaders for Christ Church, on Wednesday from 10 to 11 A.M. A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. Entombment Parkwood Cemetery.

Fall may mean back to school and football games for county residents, but it also heralds kickoff time for the many groups that constitute Columbia's vibrant cultural life. One of the finest of these organizations, Sundays at Three, celebrates the opening of its 2007- 2008 performance season with a 3 p.m. recital Sunday by acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz. Since 1996, Sundays at Three has offered some of the area's best chamber music in Christ Episcopal Church's superb acoustics. High-caliber performances of both familiar masterpieces as well as new works are always followed by the opportunity to meet the artists.

On June 14, 2007, MIRIAM DELORES THOMAS, devoted wife of the late Francis Thomas, loving mother of Carol Willis, mother-in-law of Donald Willis, sister of Francis Miller, sister-in-law of Florine Miller. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Viewing on Wednesday from 3 to 8 P.M. at JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2222 W. North Avenue. Family hour Thursday 10:30 A.M. with funeral services to follow at 11 A.M. at Christ Church, 3300 Glen Ave. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 7,2009 at Christ Church in St. Michaels, MD. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 232058 in Mr. Ukkelberg's honor. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

On July 4, 2003, JOHNNY BUNCH, SR. Friends may call at the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 East North Avenue on Friday after 8:30 A.M. The family will receive friends at 2nd Shiloh Disciples of Christ Church, 1355 Homestead St. on Saturday at 10 A.M. Funeral Services will follow at 10:30 A.M. See www.marchfh.com

On February 9, 2007, GEORGE C. FARMER, died at home after a long illness. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rita L. Farmer (nee Wilson). He is survived by his wife Christina Farmer; brother Ronald Burkhouse and wife, Carol; daughters Lynn Smith and husband Michael, Marci Glotfelty and husband Rodney; stepdaughters Vicki Olszewski and husband Kevin and Erin H. Heverly and husband, Ron. Also survived by four grandchildren in Garrett County, MD and...

Beyond heavy wrought-iron gates, a wavy brick path leads to the side steps of a gray stone, Gothic Revival parish house, once belonging to Christ Episcopal Church. Building and gardens are snuggly tucked behind the grand townhouses of Mount Vernon's Chase Street. David Egan opens the building's double doors with an invitation to cross the threshold. The scent of old wood and beeswax wafts through the entrance area, conjuring memories of services, celebrations and quiet reflection. The fragrance lingers in the recessed, arched, diamond-leaded glass windows and in the intricately carved woodwork soaring to 15-foot ceilings.