March 17

On March 7, 2003, PUMEROY BUSH, a Bethlehem Steel Retiree. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Tucker Bush; devoted father of Barbara, Delores, Bernard, Arthur, Theressa and the late Patricia. Family and friends are invited to call the JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, 2222 W. North Avenue, on Thursday, March 13, 3 to 8 P.M. Services will be held Friday, Pleasant Rock Baptist Church, 1099 Scott Street, 11 A.M. family hour, funeral to follow at 11:30 A.M. Interment in Garrison Forest Cemetery, on Monday, March 17, 1 P.M.

On Monday, March 14, 2005, MARIE JOYCE BOSLEY, formerly of Catonsville, MD and more recently of Morgantown, WV, passed away at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Bosley on March 16, 2000 and daughter, Darlene Renee Bosley Mullinix on October 2, 1998. Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home on Thursday, March 17 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, March 18 from noon until the time of Funeral Service at the Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Cayton officiating.

On March 14, 2003 PHILOMENA M. DIBLASI, age 91, of Ocean Pines, MD. She is survived by her son Joseph dV. Diblasi, sister Susie Arena, granddaughters Diane Bealefeld and Susan Attenberger, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Clement Catholic Church on Monday, March 17 at 10:30 A.M. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at the chapel of Cvach-Rosedale Funeral Home on Chesaco Avenue. Interment will be in the Garden of Faith Cemetery.

On March 13, 2007, MARY IRENE (Kyle) of Ellicott City, beloved wife of William Henry Brettschneider, loving mother of Cathie Irene Brettschneider and William Leslie Brettschneider, mother-in-law of Tammie Brettschneider and grandmother of Leslie Ann, Olivia Elaine and Joshua Kyle Brettschneider. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 2 P.M., at Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Avenue in Catonsville. The family will receive visitors approximately one hour before the service.

On March 14, 2006, RAY LEE; beloved father of Tammy Hale and step-father of Melissa Ambrose; brother of George and Glenn Zimmerman, Walter Zimmerman, III, Barbara Zimmerman Gaum, Michelle Bogovich and Theresa Jeane; stepson of Joan Portner Zimmerman. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 8 P.M. from the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, PA, 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills. Interment is private. The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. at the funeral home.

On March 7, 2006, RUBY B. (nee Baker). Beloved wife of the late Clair H. Dowling; devoted mother of Sherwood Dowling of Frederick, MD; devoted grandmother of Charles Dowling of Chicago, IL, Talmadge Dowling of Arlington, VA. Friends may call at the Oak Crest Village Chapel on Friday, March 17, 2006 from 10 until 11am at which time Funeral Services will be held. Interment St. Michael Lutheran Church Cemetery. At her request, family and friends at a distance may make donations to their church or favorite charity in her name in lieu of flowers and travel expenses.

Evening Sun, March 17, 1965, Harford County commissioners approved a new design for the county's coat-of-arms. On March 19, 1840, the General Assembly approved a full charter for Havre de Grace. The charter lasted 30 years. Commission meetings were held on the first Saturday of each month at the schoolhouse. Commissioners received $12 a year and could be fined 25 cents for missing a meeting without good cause. SOURCE: Havre de Grace, an Informal History. Edited by Peter A. Jay

On March 9, 2007, EUGENE S. RIEDER; beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Spence) Rieder; devoted father of Charlotte Tarman and Elizabeth Suarez; loving grandfather of Richard G. Tarman, Jr. and his wife Angela; cherished great grandfather of Casey Tarman; dear brother of Catherine Dawson and the late Alfred, Edward and Charles Rieder; uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, March 17 at Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Avenue.

On March 17, 2009 MARGARET "MARGE" WEWERKA (nee Ruhl) beloved wife of Richard A. Wewerka; devoted mother of Tom Wewerka and Richard L. Wewerka; sister of the late Helen Newton and George Ruhl. Also survived by five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at LOUDON PARK FUNERAL HOME, 3620 Wilkens Avenue on Friday March 20 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Institute of Notre Dame, 901 Asquith Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-5427.

On March 17, 2004, MILDRED VONIA PATTILLO beloved mother of Vahndel and Antonio Pattillo, devoted companion of James Saunders. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation at THE DERRICK C. JONES FUNERAL HOME, P.A, 4611 Park Heights Avenue on Monday, March 22, 1 until 7 P.M. On Tuesday, March 23, 10 until 3 P.M. At 6 P.M. Mrs. Pattillo will lie in state at Liberty Grace Church of God, 3400 Copely Road. Family will receive friends at 7 with funeral service to follow at 7:30 P.M..