Memorial Contributions

On March 9, 2009, DELACY L. COOK, beloved husband of Marjorie S. Cook, devoted father of Donna M. Soper, Kevin L. Cook and the late Robin C. Cook, loving grandfather of five. A Memorial Service will be held on the John W. Brown Liberty Ship, on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project Liberty Ship, P.O Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, Md. 21224-0546.

On January 11, 2009, I nez Newsome A memorial service will be held at St. John's UM Church, 216 W. Seminary Ave., on Saturday, February 7th at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care, 555 W. Towsontown Blvd., Towson, MD 21204 or Hunt's Memorial United Methodist Church, W. Joppa and Old Court Roads, Riderwood, MD 21139.

On Thursday, January 8, 2009, GARNETT M., husband of the late Christine C. Brubaker; beloved father of G. Mark Jr., and Edwin Brubaker; grandfather of Michael Brubaker and Lisa Oursler and three great grandchildren. Memorial service to be held Monday 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Angels (Charlestown) Interment Maryland Veteran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlestown Benevolence Fund, 715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On February 4, 2009, JOSEPH E., beloved husband of Patricia Kureth (nee Kucharski); beloved son-in-law of Rita B. Kucharski; beloved father of Joseph III, Michael, Theodore, and Patricia Kureth. Also survived by one grandchild. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday 1:30 PM at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends 1/2 hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 43025, Baltimore, MD 21236.

On February 5, 2009, MARLENE M. TIMBS (nee Gritz), born on Feb. 5, 1936, of Middle River, formerly of Parkville, MD; beloved wife of Allen C. Timbs; brother of Raymond A. Gritz. Also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. Family and friends will have a memorial service on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Middle River Baptist Church, 610 Middle River Road at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society (410-931-6850).

On March 7, 2009, HELEN LOIS of Westminster. Daughter of the late John and Gertrude Heimbuch Rasch. Wife of the late Kenneth Flahavan, Sr.. Mother of J. Carey Sullivan and Kenneth Flahavan, Jr.. Mother-in-law of Walter Sullivan. Sister of Melva Hughes and grandmother of Walter Sullivan III and Beth Scanlon. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 833 Deer Park Road, Westminster. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

On Sunday July 22, 2007, JASON ERIC COHEN, beloved husband of Jessica Cohen (nee Honaker), beloved and adored father of Carly Madison Cohen, loving son of Carolyn Steinberg, Dr. Edward and Patricia Cohen, beloved brother of Stuart Cohen of Baltimore, MD, brother in law of Maree Cohen and Andrew Honaker, son in law of Maria and Raymond Honaker, beloved uncle of Gabrielle Cohen and Max Beker. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane, on Tuesday July 24, 2007 at 12 noon.

On June 22, 2007, JOSEPH EDWARD McDONNELL, JR.; beloved husband of Ellen McDonnell (nee Smith); devoted father of Richard McDonnell, Cynthia Linder and her husband Bruce, Michael McDonnell and his wife Kerri; loving grandfather of Jennifer McDonnell, Julie Kolb, Jeremy McDonnell, Lindsey Kelly, Joshua McDonnell, Jordan McDonnell and Johanna McDonnell. Friends may call at the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook) on Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 10 AM at the funeral home.

On July 10, 2007, TREVA M. Survived by two nieces and six nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Ralph and Charles Arnold and by sister, Catherine Dull. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.m., where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD, 21157 or to St. John School Endowment Fund, c/o Catholic Family Foundation, 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202.

On March 10, 2007, JOHN J. LOEWER beloved husband of the late Helen A. Loewer (nee Arhos), devoted father of Maria M. Davis, dear grandfather of Zakkery T. Davis. Also survived by his sister, Dolly Brown and his adoring granddog Scooby. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Isaac Jogues Wednesday at 9 A.M. Interment Greek Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout's of America, Baltimore Area Council, 701 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21211.

On October 10, 2009, Cyde Leo Swift Friends and Family may visit on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Highway SE; Glen Burnie, MD. A Funeral Service will take place Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Clyde's name to the Alzheimers Association of MD, 1850 York Road, Suite D., Timonium, MD 21093. For more information or to post condolences please visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com.

On October 2, 2009, ANTHONY GERACE, of Towson, Maryland; beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Gerace (nee Deupert); brother-in-law of Elizabeth Schweitzer. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26a) Thursday 6 to 8 P.M. Interment private. Memorial contributions in his name to Shock Trauma, 110 S. Paca St., 9th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201 would be appreciated. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com

On October 3, 2009, John Thomas Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM from Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster. Interment will follow in St. John's (Leisters) Lutheran Cemetery in Westminster. Friends may call on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster.

On October 1, 2009, of Millersville, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Sitzwohl; loving mother of Robert Sitzwohl and wife Kathy, Kenneth J. Sitzwohl and wife Sue, and Mark Sitzwohl and wife Cathy; dear sister of the late Vernon Frech and his wife Dottie; Grandmother of Joseph and Daniel Sitzwohl and Mary Anne & Matthew Sitzwohl. Friends and Family may visit on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Hwy. SE; Glen Burnie, MD. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday 10 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

On April 26, 2009, FRANK MARTIN BERG; beloved son of Paul J., and Mary J. (nee Gross) Berg; loving brother of Tom Berg and his wife Connie, Steve Berg, Ken Berg and his wife Susan, Diane Hauserman and her husband John; devoted uncle of Laura, Elise, Jordan, Jackson, Leah and the late Tara. A memorial service will be held at Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road on Saturday, October 10th at 11 A.M. Visiting Saturday 10 to 11 A.M. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 5210 York Road, Baltimore, MD, 21212.

On April 26, 2009, FRANK MARTIN BERG; beloved son of Paul J., and Mary J. (nee Gross) Berg; loving brother of Tom Berg and his wife Connie, Steve Berg, Ken Berg and his wife Susan, Diane Hauserman and her husband John; devoted uncle of Laura, Elise, Jordan, Jackson, Leah and the late Tara. A memorial service will be held at Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road on Saturday, at 11 A.M. Visiting Saturday 10 to 11 A.M. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 5210 York Road, Baltimore, MD, 21212.

On Thursday, September 24, 2009 Charles L. Zeman Friends may call on Sunday, September 27, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Stallings Funeral Home, P.A. where funeral services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Interment Glen Haven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund or Hospice of the Chesapeake.

James J. Svec Graveside services with military honors will be held Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to JHU Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, Attn: Ted M. Dawson, Director, 733 N. Broadway, Suite 731, Baltimore, MD 21205. Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 501 N. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA (717)486-3433.

On September 19, 2009 (nee Truxal) of Millersville (formerly of Johnstown) beloved wife of the late Herbert Ludwig and devoted mother of Patricia L. Swayze, H. Donald and the late Robert Ludwig. Dear sister of Mark Truxal, Lois James and the late Charles "Jack" Truxal. Also survived by four grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Highway, S.E., Glen Burnie on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230.

On September 17, 2009, Ralph L. Dudek; Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A Celebration of Ralph's life will be held at Grace Fellowship Church, 9505 Deereco Road, Timonium on Thursday at 7:00 PM. A dessert reception will immediately follow. Memorial contributions in Ralph's name may be made to CBMC; 307 International Circle, Suite 410; Hunt Valley, MD 21030. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com