Immanuel

On February 13, 2003, RUTH P. (nee Purcell), devoted mother of Martha Cooper and Elaine Steidl. A Graveside Service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery on Saturday, 11 A.M. Arrangement by Leonard J. Ruck Inc. Funeral Home.

On October 26, 2008, JOHN JOSEPH BANKERT; beloved husband of Carole (nee Mueller) Bankert; beloved father of Carole Lynn Bankert Alessi of Upperco, Joan Claire Bankert of Hampstead, John Jerald Bankert of Hanover, PA; dear brother of Leonard Thomas Bankert of Street; beloved grandfather of Samantha Lynn Alessi, Nicholas Alexander Chenoweth, John Christopher Bankert, Miranda Claire Chenoweth, and Emily Joann Bankert. Friends may call at the Eline Funeral Home, 934 S. Main Street, Hampstead, on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where services will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Grindon Avenue.

CARL HENRY BLUM (1915 - 2005). A Memorial Service will be held on January 14, 2006 at 1 P.M. at Immanuel Church, 1905 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228. Information and services provided by: Loudon Park Funeral Home 410-644-1900.

On May 18, 2008 EDWIN A W. (nee Luerssen) beloved wife of the late Donald W. Griffin, devoted mother of Donna E. Farson, Dennis W. Griffin, Melanie A. Geiman and the late Douglas P. Griffin and Patrick C. Griffin. Also survived by four grandchildren, Vincent M., Anthony A. and Jacob A. Geiman and Sereck J. Griffin A funeral service will be held at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Rd. on Thursday at 11 A.M. The family will receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 til 9 P.M. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

On March 31, 2006, FRANCINE T. Friends may call MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue, on Monday after 8 A.M. The family will receive friends at Immanuel Temple AME Church, 2931 E. Madison Street on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 A.M.

On December 18, 2003, CARROLL P. "WHITEY" WALTER, beloved husband of Elizabeth A. Walter (nee Hucke), loving father of Richard C. Walter and wife, Sharon, of Chestertown, MD and Kathleen Walter Douglass and husband, Bob, of Kotzebue, Alaska. He is survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and also his sister, Alma Kalman of Catonsville. Brother of the late Maria Manke, Amynda Coale, Bertha Anderson, Rose Zito, Jenny Buckheit Bandeel, George Walter, Paul Walter, Rudolf Walter and Julius Walter.

On August 18, 2003 MS. VIRGINIASHULER. On Friday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE Funeral Services (EAST), 4905 York Road, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. On Saturday, Ms. Shuler will lie in state at Immanuel Temple A.M.E. Church, 2931 E. Madison Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:30 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-433-7500.

On November 27, 2003, Louise J. Wagner; loving wife of the late August C. Wagner; step-mother of Ethel Gesswein; aunt of Helen Miller, Lee Fuller, George Steg, Sr., Harry Hartlove, Robert and Edward White, Henry Eichler, and Kathleen Royston. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville Monday at 11 AM. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visiting Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM.

On June 14, 2005, INEZ. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 East North Avenue on Saturday after 8 A.M. The family will receive friends at Immanuel Temple AME Church, 2931 E. Madison St. on Monday at 11 A.M. Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 A.M. See www.marchfh.com

On August 7, 2005, JAMES MORTIE. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Sunday after 10 A.M. Family will receive friends on Monday at the Immanuel Temple A.M.E. Church, 2931 E. Madison Avenue at 11 A.M. with services to follow at 11:30. See www.marchfh.com

On March 3, 2008, ADALINE M. (nee Wescott). Beloved wife of the late Charles Creasy; devoted stepmother of Barry Creasy and his wife Vivian; loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren; aunt of Diana Yucis and Howard Stallings. Also survived by numerous cousins. Funeral from the Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road, on Friday at 11 AM. Visiting Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

On February 9, 2008, DOROTHEA LYNETTE devoted wife of Roger Bagley, Sr. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Thursday after 8:30 A.M. The family will receive friends at Immanuel Temple A.M.E. Church, 2931 E. Madison Street on Friday at 10 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 A.M.

On March 31, 2006, FRANCINE T. Friends may call MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue, on Monday after 8 A.M. The family will receive friends at Immanuel Temple AME Church, 2931 E. Madison Street on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 A.M.

On March 8, 2006, MARY G. (nee Gralewski). Beloved wife of the late Fredrick A. Hoerner, devoted daughter of the late Martha and Alexander Gralewski; dear sister of the late John Gralewski; dear Aunt of Little Johnny. Also extended family members, Bennet and Sue Love, Christina and Gabriella along with other family and friends. The funeral liturgy will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc., Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Saturday, at 9:30am. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

On February 23, 2006 WILFRED; beloved husband of Margaret C. (nee York); devoted father of Margaret A. Handel, Wilfred C. Handel, Sr., and his wife Debbie and Donald E. Handel; loving grandfather of Wilfred C. Handel, Jr., and his wife Bridget, Joshua E., Nicholas J. and Travis G. Handel. Funeral services will be held at the Lassahn Funeral Home, (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road, on Thursday, 10 A.M. Interment Immanuel Luthern Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. If desired, contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

CARL HENRY BLUM (1915 - 2005). A Memorial Service will be held on January 14, 2006 at 1 P.M. at Immanuel Church, 1905 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228. Information and services provided by: Loudon Park Funeral Home 410-644-1900.

On Monday, November 28, 2005, EMILIE R., beloved daughter of the late Herman and Augusta Splitgerber, loving sister of the late Louise Chipouras, Martha Moore, Loretta, Dorothy and Marie Splitgerber. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Miller-Dippel Funeral Home Inc., 6415 Belair Road on Thursday from 10 to 11 A. M at which time funeral service will begin. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

On Dec. 5, 2005, REV. PHILLIP A. MAY of Erie, PA, formerly of Baltimore; husband of Narice A. Casper May and father of Daniel and Timothy May, all of Erie, PA; son of Charles May and brother of Brian May both of Baltimore; also survived by several aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle St., Erie, PA. A service will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1603 W. 32nd St., Friday, December 9, 2005 at 11 A.M. Memorials may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, S.E.E.

On Monday, November 28, 2005, EMILIE R., beloved daughter of the late Herman and Augusta Splitgerber, loving sister of the late Louise Chipouras, Martha Moore, Loretta, Dorothy and Marie Splitgerber. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Miller-Dippel Funeral Home Inc., 6415 Belair Road on Thursday from 10 to 11 A. M at which time funeral service will begin. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.