Immanuel

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.

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 June 4, 2003, DIANE MARIE (nee Huggins); beloved wife of John Sibiga, Jr.; daughter of Carl Huggins and Alice (nee Beamesderfer) Guzmann; granddaughter of Marie Borne; mother of John Sibiga, III, Courtney and Nicholas Sibiga; sister of Carl Huggins, Jr. and Patricia Jones; family friend of Harriet Sherr. Also survived by ten nieces, five nephews and many family and friends. Funeral Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3184 Church Street, Manchester, Monday 11 A.M. Interment in New Lutheran Cemetery.

On March 3, 2004 GLADYS NEST, 101 of Sparks; beloved wife of the late Richard Nest. Gladys established Gladys Nest Realty Company in 1975 and worked as a Realtor for 20 years in Northern Baltimore County and Hereford. Survived by great nephew, Gary Bassford; great-great nephews Dale, Thomas and Steven Bassford and also Helen Bruehl, close friend and companion for 44 years. Graveside Service on Wednesday, March 10 at 10 A.M. at the Immanuel Espiscopal Church Cemetery, 1509 Glencoe Rd. followed by a Memorial Service in the church.

On April 11, 2005 PAUL A. NIEGSCH; beloved husband of Ruth J. Niegsch; devoted father of Ruth N. Bailey and her husband Jack; dear grandfather of Tiffany L. and Christy N. Bailey. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road, (at Echodale) on Thursday, 10 A.M. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038, in Mr. Niegsch's name will be appreciated by the family.

On January 25, 2004, CLAIRE ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY (nee Beach), beloved wife of Edward W. Dougherty; beloved mother of Thomas E. Dougherty; sister of E. Kenneth Beach. The family will receive friends at the Sterling Ashton Schwab Funeral Home Inc., 736 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville (1/2 mile west of beltway exit 14) on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Catonsville, on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

On September 29, 2004, DALE EUGENE THORP SR., of Tate Springs TN, formerly of Arbutus and Pasadena, MD. Devoted husband of Saundra Baker Thorp; dear father of Dale Thorp Jr., Lisa Frazee, Jeremiah and Katie Wilson; beloved brother of Sandra Gayleard, William and Dennis Thorp. Also survived by three grandchildren, six nieces and nephews, and nine great nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at Grasonville Immanuel Methodist Church on Main Street in queenstown, MD, on Saturday October 9 at 2 P.M. Reception at the home of William and Pamela Thorp in Halethorp Md. on staurya, october 9 at 7 P.M. for friends and family.

On July 10, 2005, KATHLEEN ELIZABETH "BETTY" (nee Wagonhafer), beloved wife of the late Henry A. Gladding; devoted mother of the late Nancy A. Kale; dear sister of Evelyn Warner of Michigan; also survived by nieces, nephews ane many dear friends. Friends may call at the WITZKEFUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave (1 mile W. of Beltway exit 14) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1905 Edmondson Ave, on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Crest Lawn Cemetery.

On August 2, 2005, LEROY E., Sr beloved husband of the late Betty L. Smith (nee Wessel). Devoted father of Linda L. Vasold and husband Michael and Leroy E. Smith, Jr and wife Carol. Dear brother of Charles Smith. Loving grandfather of six and great grandfather of two. Friends may call at THE JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd. (Beltway exit 29-B) on Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., where family and friends are invited to attend Service on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Immanuel Cemetery, Manchester, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Dr., Baltimore, MD 21236-0025.

On February 9, 2005, THELMA (nee Knepper) PACKIE; beloved wife of the late Elmer H. Packie, Jr.; loving daughter of the late Louis and Whilamina Knepper; devoted mother of Nancy Brown and her husband Robert, Sr.; cherished grandmother of Dawn Bopp, Robert, Jr. and Jaime Brown; dear great-grandmother of Courtney and Alexis Bopp and Tyler Brown; sister of Theodore and the late William Knepper. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY MILLER-STELLA FUNERAL HOME, CHTD.