Eastern Avenue

On June 12, 2008, GERTRUDE J. (nee Simonik) PODOLAK; devoted wife of the late Leon Podolak; beloved mother of Martha Belcher and Peter Podolak; dear sister of Olga Hanas and Frieda Ratych. Also survived by three grandchildren, loving relatives and friends. Family and friends may gather at the FAMILY OWNED LILLY & ZEILER FUNERAL HOME, 1901 Eastern Avenue on Saturday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with Paristas Services at 7:30 p.m. Sacred Liturgy in St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church on Sunday, at 2 p.m. with interment to follow in St. Michael's Church Cemetery.

On August 26, 2003, MARY M. SIEKIERSKI (nee Hatfield); beloved wife of the late Edmund Siekierski, George Green, and Eugene J. Canton; devoted mother of Gene Canton of Timonium, Patricia Keller, of Baltimore, Elizabeth Bayliss of Lutherville and Corliss Canton of Baltimore. Also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Charles S. Zeiler & Son Inc., 6224 Eastern Avenue (at Folcroft Street) on Sunday 3 to 5 P.M. Inurnment private.

On February 22, 2008, TAMAS ELVERA GOINS. On Wednesday, friends may call Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services, 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 3:00-8:00 P.M. On Thursday, services will be held at St. Stephens A.M.E. Church, 1601 Old Eastern Avenue, where the family will receive friends 11:00 to 11:30 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 433-7500.

On November 21, 2009, ANNIE C. (nee Warner); beloved mother of John, Bill and Robert Jordan and the late Raymond Jordan Jr. also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the family owned LILLY & ZEILER INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1901 Eastern Avenue on Saturday from 10 A.M till noon with a Prayer Service to follow. Interment in Moreland Memorial Park. www.lillyandzeilerfuneralhome.com

On March 22, 2007, CARLISE RENAY WHYE-DOUGLAS. On Friday, friends may call at Vaughn C. Greene Funeal Services, 4905 York Road where the family will receive friends from 4-8 P.M. On Saturday, services will be held at St. Stephens AME Church, 1601 Old Eastern Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 9-9:30 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-433-7500.

On May 19, 2008, EDWARD J., devoted husband of Anna M. (nee Grochowski) Muszel, beloved father of Edward Muszel and dear brother of the late Jesse Muszel. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned LILLY AND ZEILER, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1901 Eastern Avenue (parking lot adjoining building on Wolfe St.) on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M. with Interment in Crownsville Veterans Cemetery on Friday at 10:45 A.M.

Five major Highlandtown landmarks -- including the now-closed Grand and Patterson movie theaters -- are being acquired by community agencies in an ambitious redevelopment project designed to rejuvenate the Southeast Baltimore shopping district beset by vacant storefronts and a declining customer base.About 200 people heard state Sen. Perry Sfikas, a Greek-American Democrat from East Baltimore, describe plans last night for the $1.3 million in state funds designated for the Eastern Avenue Partnership, a coalition of business and community groups established two years ago."

On December 2, 2003 BETTY M. (nee Lang) beloved daughter of the late Henry W. and Mary R. Lang; dear sister of Catherine C. Willis, Henry R. and Ronald W. Lang and Terry Moore. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends may gather at Charles S. Zeiler & Son, Inc., 6224 Eastern Avenue (at Folcroft Street) on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 9505 Reisterstown Road, Suite 1 North, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

On February 1, 2004, ANNA J.(nee Brodka) born July 7, 1914, predeceased by her husband Leonard M. Matejski and her children Margaret Louise and John Gensler. Survived by her sister-in-law Myrtle Matejski of Bear, DE, and several nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Charles S. Zeiler & Son Inc., 6224 Eastern Avenue (at Folcroft Street) on Friday from 10 A. M to 12 noon the Funeral Hour. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery.