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*****Mar. 27, 2003*****

Irene Fritz
  Irene Catherine Duvall Fritz, 88 of Frederick, died, Wednesday, March 19, 
2003, at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick.
  She was the wife of the late Harry B. Fritz.
  Mrs. Fritz was born August 28, 1914, in Laytonsville, Md., the daughter of the 
late William W. Duvall and late Patty Everly Duvall.
  She was a home cleaner and a Life Member of Locust Grove Church of the 
Brethren.
  She is survived by 2 sons, William Fritz of New Market and David Fritz and 
wife Mattie of Virginia; 3 daughters: Elsie Schultz and her husband Harold of 
Frederick, Mabel Horton and her husband George of Mount Airy and Ann Shearer and 
her husband Jim of Mt. Pleasant; grandson Billy Fritz, Jr who also cared for her 
and numerous other grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by 4 sons: Donald, Jimmy, Robert and John Fritz.
  Funeral Services were held Monday March 24, 2003, at Locust Grove Church of 
the Brethren, 13356 Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771. 
  Interment is in the church cemetery.
  Those desiring to make contributions may make those to Locust Grove Church of 
the Brethren.
  Arrangementst were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 West Old Liberty 
Rd. Winfield.

Robert Bradfore
  Robert Lee Bradford, Sr., 87, of Westminster, formerly of Pikesville, died 
Friday March 21, 2003, at his home. 
  He was the husband of the late Theresa Frances Bradford (nee Pennington).
  He was born July 22, 1915, in Belair, Md.,, the son of the late Rueben 
Bradford and the late Gertrude Bradford (nee Rudicill). 
  He was a retired accountant for B & O Railroad. He was a member of Westminster 
Baptist Church in Westminster. He served in the Army during WW II. 
  Survivors include 4 sons, Robert L. Bradford, Jr. of Upperco, Thomas P. 
Bradford of Woodbine, Richard B. Bradford of Ellicott City and Howard C. 
Bradford of Westminster; 2 daughters, Penelope S. Burke of Miami, Florida, and 
Judith F. Staubs of Westminster; a brother Francis Isenock of Westminster; 9 
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
  Funeral Service was held Tuesday March 25, 2003, at Westminster Baptist Church 
354 Crest Lane, Westminster, with the Pastor Richard B. Bradford of Ellicott 
City Assembly of God officiating. 
  Interment is in Emory United Methodist Church Cemetery, Upperco. 
  Contributions to Carroll Hospice 95 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD 21157.
  Arrangementst were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 West Old Liberty 
Rd. Winfield.

Kathleen Scheel
  Kathleen Wilson Scheel (nee Bohn), 88, of Mount Airy, died Friday, March 21, 
2003, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Md. 
  She was born June 24, 1914, in Mount Airy, the daughter of the late Shirley 
Bohn and the late Mary Bohn (nee Wilson). 
  She was the wife of the late William A. Scheel, Jr.
  She was a homemaker. She farmed, living on the farm since 1940 on Old 
Annapolis Road, She was a member of the Farm Bureau, She also worked in food 
service at Linganore High School, and she was secretary for the 55 Plus Club for 
17 years in Mount Airy, 
  She was a member of the Prudence Chapter 95, Order of the Eastern Star in 
Mount Airy, where she held many offices including Marshall and twice as Worthy 
Matron. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church and she was past 
secretary and president of (WSCS) Women's Society in Mount Airy. She loved 
cooking, reading and traveling.
  Survivors include 2 sons, William A. Scheel III and wife Linda of Mount Airy 
and David R. Scheel and wife Brenda of Mount Airy; a brother, Ronald Bohn of 
Mount Airy; grandchildren, Beth Stockman and husband Robert of Mount Airy, 
Angela Scheel of Mount Airy, William A. Scheel IV and wife Carrie of Mount Airy, 
and Daniel R. Scheel and wife Stephanie of Falls Church, Va.; 7 great 
grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. 
  She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Irene Tabler, and one great grandson, 
Robert Stockman, Jr.
  Funeral Service were held March 25, at Prospect United M. Church, 5923 
Woodville Road, Mount Airy, with the Rev. Susan Boehl of Prospect U.M. Church 
and the Rev. Ernest Thayil officiating. 
  Interment is in Prospect U.M. Church Cemetery.
  Contributions can be made to the Frederick County Chapter of the Alzheimer's 
Association, 1730 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD
  Arrangements made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., 1212 W. Old 
Liberty Road, Winfield, MD 21784 www.burrier-queen.com.