Obituaries from Gazette.net, February 2004: Carroll Co., MD Permission has generously been granted by Gazette.net to include these obituaries in the MDGenWeb Archives. This publication is available on-line at http://www.gazette.net. Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/md/mdfiles.htm ********************************************************* Feb. 6, 2004 Paul Delauter Mr. Paul William Delauter, 63, of Mount Airy, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at his home. He was the husband of Jeanne Plank Delauter. Born April 7, 1940, in Frederick County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Chester and Deliah Blickenstaff Delauter. He was a member of the Mount Airy Full Gospel Church where he was a past board member and Sunday School teacher. Mr. Delauter always loved to travel. During his working career he was a department head at the Food and Drug Administration. In addition to his wife he is survived by daughter Connie Jeanne Barnard and husband Richard of Mount Airy; his granddaughters Heather Jeanne Thompson and husband Russell of Dickerson and Tiffany Nicole Barnard of Mount Airy; two sisters, Anna Lea Deater and Jeanette Davis of Fredrick and many nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his close friend Robert Martin. He was preceded in death by a son Paul Delauter. The family received friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E, Ridgeville Blvd. Mount Airy, on Feb. 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held today, at 11:00 a.m. from the Mount Airy Full Gospel Church, 13949 Penn Shop Road, Mount Airy, with pastor Tom Gue and Pastor Wallace Lusk officiating. Visitation at the church one hour prior to service. Interment will be in Locust Grove Church of the Brethren cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gray Plank, Carl Plank, David Plank, Robert Cline, Bobby Martin, Tim Engler, Gerald Baker and John Norwood. Contribution may be expressed to Picks Disease c/o Alzheimer's Association, 1008 Byte Drive, Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21702 or Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799. Frederick, MD 21701. Margaret G. Kyle Margaret Gertrude Kyle, 92, of Marriottsville, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Westminster Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 3, 1911, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Timothy J. and Mona Lynch O'Neill. She was the wife of the late Milton A. Kyle. She had been a telephone operator with C & P Telephone and had also been employed with Hecht Company. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Robert A. and Linda Kyle of Huntingtown, daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Dale Price of Marriottsville, sister Mary D'Amelio of Hemet, Calif., 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Margaret A. Nagle and by her brother Robert F. O'Neill, Funeral services and interment will be private. Friends may call at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Edith Simms Mrs. Edith Mae Thomas Simms, 78, of Mount Airy, died Jan. 28, 2004, at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Walkersville. Mrs. Simms was born May 25, 1925 in Fountain Mills, Frederick County, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Elsie Monroe Zeigler and Late Mervin Thomas. She was the wife of James A. Simms Sr. of Mount Airy. They were married for 56 years. She was a housewife, enjoyed watching TV, reading and cooking. She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church and Myra Grand Order of Eastern Star P.H.A. No. 62. Surviving in addition to her husband are eight children, Ernest Thomas of Mount Airy, Elise Dorsey and husband Leon of New Windsor, Nancy Myers and husband Raymond of Olney, Mary Chaney and husband John of New Market, Shelia Simms and friend Adlar Anderson of Germantown, James Simms, II of Germantown, Ernestine Simms-Kigh of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Shirley Simms of Mount Airy; one brother, Sterling Zeigler; one sister, Helen Dorsey; and a host of dedicated and loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great grandchild, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Mrs. Simms was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Burroughs and Madeline Zeigler; two brothers, Ulysses Zeigler and Douglas (Jim Boy) Williams; two daughters-in-law, Veronia Simms and Betty Thomas; and one son-in-law, Carvel Kigh; and one grand-son, Matthew Simms. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 South Main St., Mount Airy, with Pastor Sharon Gibson officiating. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park, 2 Sykesville. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., 1212 West Old Liberty Road, Winfield. Margaret Slick Margaret J. Bailey Slick, 64, of Monrovia, died Monday Feb. 2, 2004 at College View Center in Frederick. She was born June 1, 1939, in Tazwell, Va., the daughter of the late Robert P. Bailey and the late Mary Hazel Blankenship Bailey. She was the wife of the late William Howard Slick. She is survived by one son, William Robert Slick and wife Diana Jean of Monrovia; two daughters, Shirley Ann Prichard and husband Donald of Mount Alto, Pa., and Barbara Jean Slick and friend Austin Gorsuch of Woodsboro. She is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Ann Harder of Laurel and Nora May Wright of Damascus, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Gabriella Naverro. She was loved and will be dearly missed by friends and family. Friends may call at Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (beside South Carroll High School) on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. till noon, at which time funeral services will begin. The Rev. Herman Sirk of Goshen Mennonite Church and the Rev. Frank Reno will be officiating. Interment will be in True Gospel Cemetery, Lisbon. Elizabeth S. Taylor Elizabeth Salchunas Taylor, 91, of Ellicott City, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at Millenium Health Care Center, Ellicott City. Born November 1, 1912, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Theresa Duback Salchunas. She was the wife of the late Clifford Ward Taylor Sr. She had been a secretary for many years. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Clifford W. Jr. and Debra Taylor of Marriottsville and Gary F. and Janice Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio; sisters Theresa Strohminger of Mount Airy, Edna Siebert of Catonsville and Mildred Marriner of Hagerstown; grandchildren, Laura Lambros of Los Angeles, Calif., Kathryn Taylor of Washington, D.C., Rebecca Taylor of Clifton, Va., Jefferson Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Joshua Taylor of Marriottsville; and great- granddaughter Emelia Lambros of Los Angeles, Calif. She was predeceased by her siblings, George and Anton Salchunas and Margaret Brook. Funeral services were held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville, with Rev. Diane Summerhill officiating. Interment is in Carrollton Church of God Cemetery, Finksburg. David Tignor Sr. David R. Tignor Sr., 62, of Granite, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore.. He was born July 13, 1941 in Howard County, Maryland, the son of Freda H. Affeldt Tignor of Eldersburg and the late Grady Thomas Tignor. He was the husband of Mary Ann Pickett Tignor of Granite. He was a retired steel worker machinist for Local Union No. 12 and he loved wood working and gardening. Survivors besides his wife and mother are sons David Randall Tignor Jr. of Finksburg, Gregory Allen Tignor and wife Aileen of Glen Rock, Pa., Brian Kevin Tignor and wife Jamie of Sykesville, Steven Bradley Tignor and wife Tambrey of Westminster; daughter Connie Marie Bettendorf and husband Robert of Union Bridge; siblings, Donald M. Tignor of Pasadena, S. Jean Edmondson of Eldersburg, Sharon L. Jordan of Eldersburg; and grandchildren, David Ray, Nickolas Cody, Matthew Jacob, Kandace Brooke, Jennifer Marie, Megan Rose and Alexander Mendoza. He was predeceased by a son, Brandon Edward Tignor, and sisters Ruby Lee and Barbara A. Tyler. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Burrier- Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (beside South Carroll High School) with Mr. Bernard Stokes of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Berrett officiating. Interment will be in Springfield Cemetery, Sykesville. Rose Marie Yeager Rose Marie Yeager, 72, of Sykesville, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at her home. Born September 18, 1931, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Vincent Richard Catano of Gansevoort, N.Y. and the late Lillian Melissa Hauf Kopp. She was the wife of the late Daniel Lawrence Yeager. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. Surviving in addition to her father are son Daniel Vincent Yeager of Westminster; daughters and son-in-law Dinah and Carl Thompson, Roxann Yeager and Darlene Mary Yeager, all of Sykesville; brother and sister-in-law Vincent H. and Betty Catano of Sykesville; granddaughter Jennifer Thompson of Rosedale and great-grandson Brandon. She was predeceased by her sister, Lillian Kicas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, with Pastor Greg Kittridge officiating. Interment in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. Those desiring may make contributions to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. *****Feb. 13, 2004***** Walter Bolanowski Walter John Bolanowski, 86, of Mount Airy, formerly of Baltimore, died Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at Howard County General Hospital. Inurnment is private. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, P.A. Winfield. Joseph Braglio Joseph Braglio, 92, of Woodstock, Md., died Friday, February 6, 2004, at Mariner Health Care. He was the husband of the late Ida Myers Braglio. He was born September 16, 1911. in Baltimore. Mr. Braglio was the founder of the Windsor Inn and worked along with his son and grandson at the Woodstock Inn and Millstream Inn. Mr. Braglio was one of the founders of the Baltimore County Licensed Beverage Association. He loved horse racing and owned race horses for numerous years. Surviving him are grandsons, Anthony "Scott" Braglio, Sr. and Joseph Wayne Braglio, Jr.; and great grandsons Anthony Scott Braglio, Jr., Roman Joseph Braglio, Jared Joseph Braglio and Megan Rose Braglio. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph "Wayne" Braglio, Sr. Funeral Services were held on Monday, February 9, 2004, at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home,. Winfield. Interment is in Granite Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Granite, Md. Lois E. Duvall Mrs. Lois E. Duvall, 76, of Mount Airy died on Friday, February 6, 2004, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. She was the wife of John B. Duvall. Born on October 31, 1927, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late R. Dewey and Rosie Beall Brown. Mrs. Duvall was a member of the Montgomery United Methodist Church, Damascus. Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, Shirley Devilbiss and her husband Jim of Damascus, Darlene Hernandez and her husband Steve of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Donna Schoenberg and her husband Herb of Mount Airy; 7 grandchildren, Doug Browning and his wife Judy, Scott Browning and his wife Stephanie, Lori Browning and her fiancé Shawn Snyder, Kathy Browning, Philip Hernandez and Holly and Kara Schoenberg; and 2 great grandchildren, Ryan and Morgan Browning. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at the Montgomery United Methodist Church, 28325 Kemptown Road, Damascus. Interment will be in Montgomery Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus J. Charles Hartman J. Charles Hartman, 93, of Westminster, died Sunday, February 8, 2004, at Charlestown Retirement Health Care Center in Catonsville, Md. He was born September 15, 1910, in Baltimore, the son of the late Charles S. Hartman and the late Charlotte S. Scoggins Hartman. He was the husband of the late Josephine M. Ruffin Hartman. He was a retired agent for the Railway Express. He was the father of Lois M. Winship of Towson and Charlotte Foster of Sykesville. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb.14, 2004 .at 11:00 a.m. at Burrier- Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (beside South Carroll High School) Interment will be in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association of Md., 1840 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093. George Koch Mr. George John Koch, Sr., 86, of Mount Airy, died on Sunday, February 8, 2004, at Northampton Manor Nursing Home, Frederick. He was the husband of Kathryn Herr Koch. Born on March 24, 1917, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Gustav Otto and Alice Kirby Koch. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lonnie Warfield and Dawn Koch-Berry; two sons, Butch Ford and George Koch; 6 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a brother Julius Koch. Mr. Koch was preceded in death by daughter, Jacqueline Koch. Friends may call on Thursday, February 12, 2004, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, February 13, 2004, at the St. Michael's Catholic Church (Little Church), St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Poplar Springs Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael's Building Fund, 1200 St. Michael's Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771. Margaret G. Kyle Margaret Gertrude Kyle, 92, of Marriottsville, died Monday, February 2, 2004, at Westminster Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 3, 1911, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Timothy J. and Mona Lynch O'Neill. She was the wife of the late Milton A. Kyle. She had been a telephone operator with C & P Telephone and had also been employed with Hecht Company. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Robert A. and Linda Kyle of Huntingtown, daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Dale Price of Marriottsville, sister Mary D'Amelio of Hemet, Calif., 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Margaret A. Nagle, and by brother Robert F. O'Neill. Funeral services and interment will be private. Helen E. Schildwachter Helen Elaine Schildwachter of Sykesville, died Saturday, February 7, 2004, at Continuum Care at Sykesville. She was the wife of Fredrick W. Schildwachter of Sykesville. She had been an account executive and program manager for various radio stations. She was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Eldersburg where she sang in the choir. She sang in the Baltimore Symphony Chorus. She enjoyed photography and loved animals and supported the Humane Society. Surviving in addition to her husband are brother Parke Everhart of Hanover, Pa. and sisters, Julia E. Keller of Westminster and Raechel Riffle of York, PAa. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 2205 Old Liberty Rd., Eldersburg, with Pastor Eugene Alexander officiating. Interment in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville. Those desiring may make contributions to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157, The ALS Association, 615 S. Frederick, Ave., Suite 308, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. G. Marie Watts, Glenna Marie Watts, 70, of Sykesville, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at her home. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Iuka, Illinois. She was the wife of Thomas Edison Watts of Sykesville. She retired as a secretary from the Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, in addition to being a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her husband is a daughter, Tracy E. Patrick of Sykesville; a granddaughter, Raven Marie Watts; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at Feb. 5 at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Officiating was Pastor Gerald Stone of Calvary United Methodist Church in Gamber. Entombment is in Meadowridge Memorial Park. *****Feb. 20, 2004***** Gene S. Aldous Gene Stevens Aldous, 70, of Damascus died after a brief illness Feb. 13, 2004, at Casey House in Rockville. Born in Denver, he was the son of Shaler E. Aldous, Iris S. Aldous and Isabel D. Aldous. He moved to Montgomery County in 1948, where he graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1951. He was active in the D.C. Dragons Hot Rod Club. He went to technical school in Nashville, Tenn., learned his trade and then worked in the field for 10 years before attending Montgomery College at the Takoma Park campus. He then received a degree from American University in political science. In 1966 he was hired to create a vocational auto body and automotive painting program for Montgomery County Public Schools at Gaithersburg High School, where he taught for 28 years, retiring in 1994. His lifelong passion was photography, and he was an award-winning photographer. His photographs were published in national magazines as well as in a book about Maryland wildflowers. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Nancy Haines Aldous; two sons, Travis Haines Aldous of Gaithersburg and Bradley Tucker Aldous of New York City; one grandson; and a sister, Marcella A. Burroughs. Mr. Aldous was preceded in death by two siblings, Elaine MacKenzie and Kenneth Aldous. Friends may gather on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center Auditorium, 1800 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Margaret Beall Mrs. Margaret R. Beall, 76 of Mount Airy died on Tuesday, February 9, 2004, at the Gilchrist Center, Baltimore. She was the wife of Malcolm Candyman Beall. Born on September 10, 1927, in Germantown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Esther Earp Howard. Mrs. Beall was active in bowling and enjoyed fishing. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters; Patricia Wright and her companion Jimmy Mercer of Hagerstown; Dorothy Hill and husband Gary of Buckeystown; Brenda Law and husband Robert of Martinsburg, W.Va.; two sons, John Ward and wife Joyce of Wolfsville; Tollie Presley, Jr. and wife Robin of Ashton. 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, one special grandson, Gary Hill, Jr.; 5 sisters, 3 brothers, a special niece Joyce Cline of Mouny Airy, dpecial friend Katie Trent and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 16, 2004, at 11:00 a.m.at Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus. Interment is in Bethesda Methodist Cemetery, Damascus. Donations may be made to Gilchrist Center, 6601 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21204. Michael R. Kines Michael Richard Kines, 58, of Monrovia, died of pulmonary fibrosis Feb. 15, 2004, at his home. Born Feb. 26, 1945, in Cheverly, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice Tucker Kines. He was the husband of Beverly Woltz Kines for 38 years. Mr. Kines grew up in the Hyattsville area but lived in Monrovia for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 as a pharmacy technician. He was stationed at the Pentagon after completing boot camp in South Carolina and pharmacy training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mr. Kines was an assistant manager for Safeway Stores Inc. for 35 years. He often enjoyed expressing his creative talents in building store displays. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1965 and participated in his local congregation in Mount Airy since moving to the area in 1974. His hobbies included fishing, watching Maryland Terrapins games and cooking. Survivors in addition to his wife include four children, Stephanie Quinn and her husband Michael of Mount Airy, Michele Bohm and her husband Richard of Maryville, Ill., Scott Kines of Logan, Utah, and Heidi Carmack and her husband Edward of Walkersville; one brother, Randolph Kines and his wife Teresa of Boonsboro; and 13 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 East Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy. A funeral service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Route 27 and Main Street extended, Mount Airy, on Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be a brief viewing at the church 9-9:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. A graveside dedication service will be held immediately following the funeral. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick. Arrangements were made by Stauffer Funeral Home, Mount Airy. Carl Parker Carl Weston Parker, 84, of Frederick, formerly of Rockville, died Saturday February 14, 2004, at Citizens Nursing Home, Frederick. He was the husband of the late Eva Wohlforth Parker. He was born October 26, 1919, in Morganton, N.C., the son of the late Duncan Shaw Parker and Marie Davis Parker Mr. Parker was a retired auto glass mechanic who had worked for Enterprise Auto Glass. He was a sergeant in the US Army serving during WWII. He grew up in Washington, D.C., and raised his children in Rockville. Mr. Parker was a resident of the Odd Fellows Home in Frederick until its recent closing. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Maura Parker of Mount Airy; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Anne Parker of Bridgewater, Vermont; and grandchildren, Josh Murray, Megan, Marissa, Daniel, Graham, and Jeremy Parker. Funeral services were held Feb. 16 at noon at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, with Fr. Leo Tittler officiating. Interment is in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Rockville. Donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist R.C Church, 116 E. 2nd St., Frederick, MD 21701. *****Feb. 27, 2004***** Thomas W. Arnold Thomas William Arnold, 90, of Sykesville, died Saturday, February 21, 2004, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Mount Airy. Born April 19, 1913, in Sneedville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late L. D. and Laura Givens Arnold. He was the husband of the late Ruby Lee Arnold. He was a retired warehouseman with Calvert Distillery Company where he had worked for 30 years. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Surviving are daughter Lola Sue Kayler of Phoenix, Md., and brother Daris Arnold of Tennessee. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Liberty Baptist Church, 1200 Madison St., Lisbon. Interment in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville. Arrangements were made by the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Ruth Davenport Mrs. Ruth Lucille Davenport, 92, of Mount Airy died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at her residence. Born on April 14, 1911, in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Louis and Florence Eva Walker Carlson. Mrs. Davenport taught in-home sewing until she married and moved to Orlando in the 1930s. She owned and operated the newsstand in the former San Juan Hotel for 27 years while single-handedly caring for her parents and daughter. Mrs. Davenport was known for her beautiful smile and love of meeting and helping people. She also volunteered 1500 hours at Orlando's Regional Hospital. She loved traveling and sewed beautifully, coping designer clothes without the benefit of a pattern. In 1985 she moved in with her daughter, Joan Davenport of Mount Airy, her only survivor. Graveside services and interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Florida. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, Western Maryland chapter, 108 Byte Drive, Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21702. Stauffer Funeral Home in Mount Airy handled the arrangements. Howard M. "Bud" Estep Howard M. "Bud" Estep, 69, of Sykesville, died Saturday, February 21, 2004 in Estero, Florida. Born January 18, 1935, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard M. and Esther Kuhlman Estep. He was the husband of the late Vianna B. Estep who died in 1997. He was a graduate of Charlotte Hall Academy. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired from BGE after 36 years of service. He was a member and past Commander of Sykesville American Legion Post #223. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Sharon L. and Randy Jenkins of Germantown and Wendy L. Estep of Frederick; sister Ida Phelps of Sparks and granddaughter Emma L. Jenkins of Germantown. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058, National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., Suite 1100, New York, NY 10016, National Brain Tumor Foundation, 414 Thirteenth St., Suite 700, Oakland, CA 94612 or to Hope Lodge, 636 West Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Linda Johnston Linda Murphy Johnston, 58. of Mount Airy, died on Tuesday February 17, 2004, at her home in Mount Airy after a long illness. She was the wife of Dr. Randolph Johnston, MD. She was born October 31, 1945, in Baltimore, the daughter of Hazel Webb Murphy of Charles Town, WV and the late Woolford Murphy. Mrs. Johnston was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Mount Airy, with a vocational life as a passionate educator of children with special needs, a loving mother, generous friend and neighbor, fun grandmother and much loved companion. Surviving her besides her husband and mother are five children and seven grandchildren. Her life and death was celebrated on Sunday, February 22, 2004, at 3 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Mount Airy, with the Rev. Portia Hirshchman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St. Westminster, MD 21157. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, Winfield. Michael R. Kines Michael Richard Kines, 58, of Monrovia, died of pulmonary fibrosis Feb. 15, 2004, at his home. Born Feb. 26, 1945, in Cheverly, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice Tucker Kines. He was the husband of Beverly Woltz Kines for 38 years. Mr. Kines grew up in the Hyattsville area but lived in Monrovia for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 as a pharmacy technician. He was stationed at the Pentagon after completing boot camp in South Carolina and pharmacy training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Mr. Kines was an assistant manager for Safeway Stores Inc. for 35 years. He often enjoyed expressing his creative talents in building store displays. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1965 and participated in his local congregation in Mount Airy since moving to the area in 1974. His hobbies included fishing, watching Maryland Terrapins games and cooking. Survivors in addition to his wife include four children, Stephanie Quinn and her husband Michael of Mount Airy, Michele Bohm and her husband Richard of Maryville, Ill., Scott Kines of Logan, Utah, and Heidi Carmack and her husband Edward of Walkersville; one brother, Randolph Kines and his wife Teresa of Boonsboro; and 13 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 East Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy. A funeral service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Route 27 and Main Street extended, Mount Airy, on Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be a brief viewing at the church 9-9:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. A graveside dedication service will be held immediately following the funeral. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick. Arrangements were made by Stauffer Funeral Home, Mount Airy. Richard B. Musgrove Richard Bowie Musgrove, 87, of Woodbine, died Thursday, February 19, 2004, at his home. Born September 9, 1916, in Maryland, he was the son of the late James Howard and Rachel Reed Musgrove. He was the husband of the late Ruth Margaret Musgrove. He was an army veteran of WWII. He retired from Howard County Public Roads where he had been in maintenance. He was a member of Mount Airy American Legion Post #191. He enjoyed woodworking, horses and fishing. Surviving are son, Jack Wayne Branch of Glen Burnie; brother, Robert Lee Musgrove of Arizona; grandchildren, Marianne Livesay of Sykesville, Tammy Tabb of Street, Sharon Branch of Santa Cruz, Cal., Marvin Branch of Essex and Melissa Branch of Glen Burnie; great-grandchildren, Kevin Livesay, Heather Livesay- Crosby, Lauren Deneen, Brittany Tallivast and Ashlee Branch and great-great grandchild Makayla Crosby. He was predeceased by his siblings, James Albert Musgrove, Catherine Miles and Annie L. Tate. Funeral services were held on Sunday at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Inurnment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 28, 2004. at 11a.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Seasons VNA Hospice of Maryland, 7008 Security Blvd., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21244. Joseph F. Papa Joseph Frank Papa, 88 of Ellicott City, died Saturday, February 21, 2004 at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster. Born October 15, 1915 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Vincent and Concetta Barranco Papa. He was the husband of Ruth Neal Papa of Ellicott City. He was self employed in the produce industry. He was also a chef and had owned and operated two restaurants. He worked hard and loved kids. He was a born again Christian. Surviving in addition to his wife are son and daughter-in-law Samuel Vincent and Betty Papa of Ellicott City and grandchildren Michelle Lynn Papa, Robin Renee Papa and Joseph Samuel Papa. He was predeceased by several siblings. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 11a.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment isin Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville. Louise S. Phillips Louise S. Phillips, 103, of Sykesville, died Saturday, February 21, 2004, at Long View Nursing Center, Manchester. Born January 22, 1901, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Marie R. Schneider Schrage. She was the wife of the late Carroll Bell Phillips. She was a retired telephone operator with C & P Telephone. She was the oldest member of Wards Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are one niece and several great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, with Rev. Don Burgard officiating. Interment will be in New Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Oakland Cemetery Trustees, c/o Oakland UMC, 5969 Mineral Hill Rd., Sykesville, MD 21784 or to Wards Chapel UMC Building Fund, 11023 Liberty Rd., Randallstown, MD 21133. Marcia Trimble Mrs. Marcia Mae Routson Trimble, 42, of Mount Airy, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at her home. She was the wife of Mark B. Trimble. Born on November 26,1961, in Terre Haute, Ind., she was a daughter of Carol Henson Routson and the late James R. (Bob) Routson. Mrs. Trimble was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Poplar Springs. She was a graduate of University of Maryland with a degree in Elementary Education. She was very active in her community as a troop leader with the Girl Scouts and a cheerleader coach. Surviving beside her husband and mother are two daughters; Carleigh A. and Rhian M. Trimble at home; two brothers, Mark Routson and wife Licia of Gaithersburg and Jon Routson of Baltimore. Memorial services were held at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy, on Friday, Feb. 20, with the Rev. Michael Ruane officiating.