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On April 1, 2009, RUBY E. ROBINSON; beloved wife of Leroy Robinson; loving mother of Beverly, Ricky and Mark Robinson. She is also survived by four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Byrd and Jane Long; brothers, Clifton and Glenwood Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Tuesday after 8:30 A.M. where family will receive friends from 5 until 7 P.M. The family will receive friends at the New Covenant Worship Center, 700 Wildwood Pkwy at 10:30 A.M. followed by funeral service at

On February 2, 2009, ALLE THOMPSON; loving mother of Audrey L. Morton and son-in-law Seaward Morton. She is survived by four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, son-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends at the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, P.A.; 638 N. Gilmor Street on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Services will be held Saturday at the Friendship Baptist Church 6000 Loch Raven Boulevard, 9:00am Wake; 9:30am Funeral.

On January 8, 2009, HARRIETTE V. (nee Bethoulle), beloved wife of the late Donald W. Wollschlager Sr., devoted mother of Donald W. Wollschlager Jr., Paul S. Wollschlager, Diane E. Moxley, and the late Wayne E. Wollschlager Sr. and Janet E. Wollschlager. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the Lassahn Funeral Home Inc., 7401 Belair Road, on Monday at 11am. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9pm.

On April 3, 2009, CLYDE JAMES; beloved father of Charlotte J. Burger and Benny Waldon; and father-in-law of Mabel Waldon; devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; devoted brother of Lane Waldon and Katherine Hughes. Funeral from the Lassahn Funeral Home, 7401 Belair Road, on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment in Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

On March 24, 2009 DOROTHY M. beloved wife of the late Alfred Gilbert Cole; stepmother of Michael and Edward Cole; sister of John Tudor of WV. Also survived by six grandchildren, one great-grandson and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Services on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On January 9, 2009 GERTRUDE RITA LAWTON survived by four children Claudia, Ron, Jeff, Rick and Pat; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two loving sisters Margie and Jean. Viewing on Sunday, January 11 at Skarda Funeral Parlor, 2829 Hudson St., Canton from 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 P.M. Funeral services on Monday, January 12. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery.

On March 9, 2009, CARL EDWARD WOLFORD; beloved husband of the late E. Garnetta Wolford (nee Bonnell); devoted father of Charles E. Wolford and his wife Nancy, William G. Wolford and Michael C. Wolford; dear brother of Bernard Jack Wolford. Also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.

On February 25, 2009, ELIZABETH L. (nee Hessler); beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Mills, Jr.; devoted mother of Dorothy E. Brandt, Vernon and Joseph Mills. Also survived by one sister, Mary Johnson, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Catholic Prayer Services at the family owned LILLY & ZEILER, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1901 Eastern Avenue, on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Interment in Baltimore National Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

On March 20, 2009, TILLIE JOYCE; devoted mother of Joe Sheffield, Terri Hanslip, Karen Sheffield, Marsha Noble, Lema Sheffield, Lisa Herd, Tina Townsend, Kimberly Kekich and Anthony Sheffield. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be celebrated at Transfiguration Catholic Community Church, Scott and Hamburg Streets, at 11 A.M., on Saturday March 28, 2009. Arrangements by Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A.

On February 14, 2009, PATRICIA ANN DENKENBERGER, beloved wife of the late Albert Denkenberger, loving mother of Pamela Piorunski, Frank, Michael and Tammy Zeberlein. Also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.

On October 8, 2009 ROBERT L. SR. beloved husband of the late Nancy W. Eaton; dear father of Robert E. Eaton, Jr., Norman C. Bailey, Michael W. and David E. Peery, Bridgette R. Fraley, Karen W. Sowers and Melinda L. Hayes; brother of Jonathan Cookus and the late Beth Shipley. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Hwy on Monday and Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Services on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On October 7, 2009, CLARA C. JACKSON (known as Chris or Mommom) a long-standing member of New Elizabeth Baptist Church; beloved mother of Shirley Mills, Elizabeth "Libby" Morrison and Junius "Buggs" Jackson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren. On today, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 3 to 8 P.M. On Monday, services for Mrs. Jackson will be held at New Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4901 Park Heights Avenue at Oakley where the family will receive friends 10 to 11 A.M with services

On October 9, 2009, WILLIAM J. HALL, SR.; beloved husband of the late Shirley A. Hall (nee Merritt); devoted father of William J. Jr., Dennis W., Gary R., and Shirley Ann Hall and the late Frank E., and Sharon M. Hall; dear brother of Charles Hall, Sr., and Helen Crouse. Also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Monday at 12 noon. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery.

On October 7, 2009 MARI0N ANN HECHT; beloved wife for 59 years of Robert E. Hecht Sr.; loving mom of Marion A. Hecht, Robert E. Hecht Jr., Catherine H. Young, Frances H. Becker, Patricia H. Sweemer, Susan H. Maggio, Thomas A. Hecht, Teresa H. Valais, Margaret H. Gillespie and William Y. Hecht; cherished Gamme of 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Family received friends on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. with a rosary service at 8:15 P.M. at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 and on Friday from 10 to 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, Charlestown Retirement Community.

On October 3, 2009, WILLIAM E. HUGHES, beloved husband of Eileen M. Hughes, devoted father of John E. Hughes and his wife Donna, Mary L. Eichelberger and her husband Tim, Eileen M. Reeb and her husband the late Bruce Reeb and the late Shirley A. Plourde, dear brother of Clara Brown. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. All Services and Interment are private. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com

Caroline Phair Potter Her loving and giving spirit will live forever in the hearts of her children, Pamela Potter-Hennessey and husband James Hennessey of Baltimore, William Potter of Baltimore, and Stephen Potter and wife Marilyn of Bradenton, Florida. She is also survived by two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

On September 28 2009 GLORIA M. (nee Lyons), beloved wife of the late Charles W. Kyzour, devoted mother of Mary Ellen Holt and husband Calvin and the late Gloria Ann Pafel, dear grandmother of Larry and Christopher Pafel. Also survived by four step-granddaughters, 11 step-great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Christian Wake Service will be held at the Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road Thursday evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Church of the Annunciation Friday 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

On September 20, 2009 ESTELLA WESTCOTT EICHELBERGER. Survived by her husband Dr. Robert J. Eichelberger, children William J. and Charles Robert Eichelberger, Sara Yosua and Mary Nalls. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Thursday 1 P.M. at Brightview Assisted Living of Bel Air, 300 West Ring Factory Road, Bel Air, MD 21014.Condolences can be sent to Brightview Assisted Living, C/O Dr. Robert Eichelberger

On September 29, 2009 HELEN E. (nee Schumaker), beloved wife of Robert G. Sautter; dear mother of Larry Evans, Kenneth and the late Robert B. Sautter. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment private.

Alverta E. Anderson, a seamstress and a former grocery store owner, died of cardiac arrest Thursday at Maryland General Hospital. The longtime North Mount Street resident was 91. Alverta Edith Brown, the daughter of a factory worker and housekeeper, was born and raised in Trenton, N.J., where she attended city public schools. Mrs. Anderson moved to Baltimore in the late 1930s, where she worked as a seamstress in the city's former garment district on West Paca Street. In 1969, she opened Alverta's Grocery Store on North Gilmor at Presstman streets, which she owned and operated until selling it about a decade later.