Obituaries from Gazette.net, July 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 ********************************************************* *****July 02, 2004***** Rosario Caccamisi Rosario Russell Caccamisi, 65, of Owings Mills, formerly of Randallstown, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore. He was the husband of Antoinette Agro Caccamisi . He was born July 6, 1938, in Cefalue, Sicily, Italy ,the son of Giuseppi Caccamisi and the late Maria Fertitta Caccamisi. He was a hairstylist and owner of two shops called Hair By Rosario at the Pikesville-Hilton and the Chartley Shopping Center in Reisterstown, formerly of Rosario Total Hair Care in Randallstown for 40 years. He was called the "Mayor" of Randallstown and the "Sheriff" of the Liberty Plaza Shopping Center in Randallstown. He was a retired Staff Sergeant for the United States Army National Guard, 20 years of service. He was very active in politics. He was an usher every Sunday at St. Jude's Shrine Catholic Church in Baltimore. He also had numerous business rental properties. Survivors besides his wife and father include children, Russ Caccamisi, Jr. of Eldersburg, Michael Caccamisi of Owings Mills and Eva Caccamisi of Westminster; brother Philip Caccamisi and wife Kathie of Randallstown; two grandsons, Andrew and Dylan; niece and nephew Deena and Joseph Caccamisi and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral Liturgy (Mass) was held Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Community, 915 Liberty Road, Eldersburg. Entombment will be in Lorraine Park Mausoleum, Woodlawn. Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Winfield, MD www.burrier-queen.com Harry Hull Jr. Harry Bernard Hull, Jr., 75, of Baltimore, died Wednesday, June 24, 2004, at Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born July 31, 1928, in Baltimore, the son of the late Harry Bernard Hull, Sr. and the late Alice Clary Hull. Surviving are sons Carroll. B Hull of Eldersburg, Richard A. Hull of Woodlawn and Kenneth S. Hull of Cincinnati, Ohio; 4 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held on today, July 1, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 5600 Old Washington Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784 Roberta Kutlik Roberta Ann Peters Kutlik, 61 of Sykesville, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at her home. She was the wife of Joseph "Ed" Kutlik of Sykesville. She was born August 24, 1942, in Banner Elk, N.C., the daughter of the Anne Lucille Gragg Peter and husband, the late Walter J. Peters. Mrs. Kutlik worked as a social worker for Baltimore County until 1981 before moving to England where she was involved in various civic and social organizations. Funeral Services were conducted at First United Presbyterian Church, 65 Washington Rd. Westminster, on June 28, at 10 :00 a.m. with Rev. Walter W. Peters officiating. Interment is in St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church Cemetery, Libertytown. Arrangements by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. Lucille Montgillion Lucille Bolton Montgillion, 79, of Sykesville, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at her home. She was born January 17, 1925, in Olney, the daughter of the late Theodore Bolton and Miriam Howes Bolton. She was a secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 31 years. She was the mother of Robert B. Montgillion. She will be remembered by the Hett family with whom she resided the past 25 years. She was predeceased by siblings William and James Bolton and Dorothy Rabbit. Graveside service and interment will be held today, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. at Laytonsville Methodist Cemetery, Laytonsville, with the Rev. O.F. "Bud" Kibbe, Methodist clergy, officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland, Inc. Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., www.burrier-queen.com Jules Panneton Jules Robert Panneton, 87, of Mount Airy, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at Our Family Assisted Living, Mount Airy. He was the husband of Esther Annette Grandmont Panneton of Mount Airy to whom he was married for 64 years. He was born December 14, 1916 in Manchester, N.H., the son of the late Ovila Panneton and the late Clara Panneton. Mr. Panneton was a retired analyst from NSA Department of Defense. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Airy, and St. Luke's Catholic Church, Ocean City, where he was an usher and lay leader. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Robert J. Panneton of Houston, Texas, Paul E. Panneton of Sykesville; d aughter Annette Fleishell of Sykesville; sisters Beatrice Gelinas, Eva Berube, and Rita Werderman; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Interment is in Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville. Those desiring may make contribution to Hospice of Howard County, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Arrangements by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. Charles E. Pryor Mr. Charles Edward Pryor, 53, of Montgomery Village died June 22, 2004, at his home. Born Oct. 5, 1950 in Olney, he was the son of Estelle Fisher of Germantown and the late Walter Pryor. He was the husband of Mary Jane Pryor. Mr. Pryor was a truck driver and was a member of Pleasant Grove Community Christian Church in Damascus. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include four children, Charla M. Pryor and Charles E. Pryor Jr., both of Montgomery Village, Donna Scott of Frederick and Crissy Manis of Gaithersburg; seven sisters, Sheila Tyman and Rose Pryor of Frederick, Drucilla Fisher, Priscilla Dunston, Kimberly Riggs and Melissa Fisher, all of Germantown, and Amy Hackett of Mount Airy; four brothers, Walter Pryor and Richard Orams of Frederick, Jerry Pryor of Germantown and Dwight Fisher of Silver Spring; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday at Pleasant Grove Christian Community Church, Damascus. The Rev. Lawrence Bryant, pastor, officiated. Interment was in All Souls Cemetery, Germantown. Arrangements were made by Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, Damascus. Valentine Williams Mr. Valentine Joseph Williams, 87, of Mount Airy, formerly of Laytonsville, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at his home. He was the husband of Edith A. Williams. Born on January 12, 1917, in Loogootee, Indiana, he was the son of the late John E. and Ella Williams. Mr. Williams entered St. Meinrad's Seminary, a preparatory school for the Catholic priesthood, and graduated from Butler University. Also he won the Kappa Delta Pi award - national collegiate champion for debating. He attended University of Michigan graduate school and taught for two years at the Arsenal Technical High School. He was the 1950 Mr. Junior Businessman (Indianapolis) and was president of the Indianapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was awarded for work with development of youth programs and elimination of juvenile delinquency. He was president and a keynote speaker for Jaycees throughout his lifetime. He pitched for Red Sox farm team, was active in the Episcopal Church Vestry. the Lions Club and was a member of the Argyle Country Club. In addition to being a teacher, he was an executive at Malloy Company, vice president for marketing for Spector Freight System, chief executive officer of Markoa Corporation of Chicago and founder and organizer of National, Association of Broadcasting and Educational Radio and stayed with them until his retirement, lobbying on Capital Hill. Surviving in addition to his wife are five step-children, James McManus of Mount Airy, Joyce Wilcoxon of Mount Airy, Bryan McManus of Damascus, Sheryl Jones of Damascus and Gary Perno of Ijamsville; seven children, 41 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and two sisters, Martina Williams and Sister Margaret Seton of Indiana. Memorial services will be held today, July 1, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Laytonsville Road (Route 108) Laytonsvil1e. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions in Mr. Williams' name be made to the Frederick County Hospice, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick MD 21702. Arrangements were made by Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home, Damascus. Wanda Anderson Wanda Lee Colson Anderson, 59, of Winfield, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at Carroll Hospital Center after an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Anderson. She was born November 24, 1944, in Woodbine, the daughter of the late Howard L and Annie Duvall Colson. Mrs. Anderson worked as a nursing assistant at Golden Age Guest Home for over 25 years. Hobbies included bingo, camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by daughters Debbie Anderson, Patty Bailey, Missy Bailey and Lynn Anderson all of Westminster; brothers and sisters Anna Mae Harrison of Woodbine, Margie Hett of Westminster, Dorothy Pearce of Florida and George Colson of Westminster; 5 grandchildren, Gary Bailey, Jr., Amber Anderson, Amanda Greenholtz, Zachary Bailey and Thomas Bailey. She was preceded in death by brothers Howard and Raymond Colson; sisters Virginia Eyler and Nancy Delph and grandson Joe Bailey. Funeral Services were held Monday, June 14, 2004, at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, with the Rev. Roger Strait officiating. Interment is in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Westminster. Lillian M Brink Lillian M. Brink, 72, of Marriottsville died Monday, June 7, 2004, at Northwest Hospital Center. Born December 18, 1931, in Nova, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Lena Preston Madison. She was the wife of the late Douglas Brink. She had worked for Proctor and Gamble and had run the VIP Restaurant in Randallstown and Captain Harvey's in Reisterstown. She is survived by daughters, Susan Orrilla Memmert and Candus Louise Galliher, both of Marriottsville; grandchildren, Tracey Hundertmark, Heather Galliher Dorsey and Keith Memmert; and great granddaughters, Amber Hundertmark and Cassandra Crouse. Funeral services were held on June 11 at 9:30 a.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesvillle. Interment was in Lake View Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Charlotte Jane Crosby Charlotte Jane Crosby, 66, of Marriottsville died on Sunday, June 13, 2004, at her home. Born on May 5, 1938, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Mullen Clarence, Sr. and Charlotte Kreis Walton. She was the wife of Joseph P. Crosby, Sr. of Marriottsville. Mrs. Crosby had worked for Central Medical Center. She had attended the Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City. Surviving in addition to her husband are sons and daughters-in-law, Christian Burke and Christine N. Crosby of Ellicott City and J. Peter, Jr. and Heather N. Crosby of Marriottsville; brother Mullen Walton, Jr. of York, Pa., sisters Darby Shaner of Ellicott City and Jinny Morrissey of Eldorado Hills, Calif.; and grandchildren Makayla N. Crosby, George Joseph Harrison, Jr., Amanda Caroline Harrison, Brigit Cathleen Crosby and Colin Burke Crosby. She is also survived by several nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Joan Hernandez. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City, with Rev. Tim Fell as celebrant. Interment will be in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Shirley H. Gillespie Mrs. Shirley H. Gillespie, 76, of Kensington died on Sunday, June 13, 2004, at her son's residence in Mount Airy. She was the wife of Jack A. Gillespie, her husband of 53 years. Born on July 4, 1927, in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Ailleen Hone Wait. Mrs. Gillespie was a homeworker and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, the American Lung Association, TRIO and was a member of the Kensington Lions Club. Mrs. Gillespie started the first Breathing Club in Montgomery County in Kensington. She and her husband were on the Kensington Centennial Committee and for a number of years in charge of the Kensington Labor Day Parade. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Jay L. Gillespie and wife Janet of Gaithersburg and Jack A. Gillespie and wife Jan of Mount Airy; five grandchildren, Jason L. Gillespie of Pennsylvania, Jennie L. Gillespie of Gaithersburg, Christopher M. Gillespie and wife Kristen of Elkton, Julie M. Gillespie and Patrick A. Gillespie both of Mount Airy; two great grandchildren, Skylar A. Gillespie of Pennsylvania and Jason M. McDonald of Mount Airy; two brother-in-laws, Ronald Gillespie and wife Rose of Texas and Richard Gillespie and wife Kathy of Fallon, Nevada; a sister-in-law, Edith Ann Harrison and husband Lloyd of Ohio; her adopted son, Nesar Nusraty and wife Soryla of Potomac and his children: Jeffrey Nusraty, Anisa Nusraty, Alexander Nusraty, Weiss Nusraty and Star Nusraty; also Nesar's brother, Najib Nusraty of Brookeville and his three daughters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and internment will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Those wishing to attend are to meet at the Administration Building at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, Inc., 94 Carroll Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Arrangements were made by Stauffer Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Gertrude Solley Gertrude Solley, 90, of Hampstead, N.C., died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in Hampstead, NC. She was born on June 30, 1913, in Anne Arundel County. She was the wife of T. Walter Solley, who died in 1984. She had worked for the Anne Arundel Co. Sanitary Commission and later operated a ceramics shop in Glen Burnie. She enjoyed building miniature houses and needlepoint and crossstictch. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas W. and Sylvia Solley of Wilmington N.C., and Wayne B. and Lory Solley of Edenton, N.C. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. A funeral service was held at noon on June 11 from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel. Interment was in Wesley Freedom UMC Cemetery. *****July 9, 2004***** Louise Ercolani Mrs. Louise Ercolani, 89, of Lorien Assisted Living, Mount Airy, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at the Montgomery Hospice Casey House in Rockville. She was the wife of the late Fred Ercolani. She was born February 6, 1915, in Pittstown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Gaetano and Madeline Andalora Lunnetta. Mrs. Ercolani was a homemaker and lived for over 40 years in Rockville. She moved to Lorien in Mount Airy 2 years ago. Surviving her are three children: Alfred Ercolani of Sandy Spring, Dan Ercolani of Rockville and Gloria Jean Crites of Mount Airy; a son-in-law, Richard Crites, and daughter-in-law, Judy Ercolani; six grandchildren, Lauren, Kelly, Justin and Jordan Crites and Jill and Al Ercolani; two sisters, Grace Mathis and Lena Bender and one brother, Carl Lunnetta. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church Street, Damascus, with the Reverend Frances Stewart officiating. Internment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville. The family request that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church Street, Damascus, Maryland 20872. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home prior to funeral services. Arrangements by Olin L. Molesworth P.A., Funeral Home, Damascus. Robert Grow Mr. Robert Edwards Grow, 56, of Mount Airy, died Friday, July 2, 2004, in Alexandria, Virginia. He was the husband of Bette Davis Grow, his wife of 34 years. Born on December 30, 1947, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Mabel Edwards Grow Kennon of Mount Airy and the late Robert M. Grow. An electrician for 35 years with IBEW Local 26, Mr. Grow truly enjoyed his work. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are four children, Ryan R. Grow, Caren C. Robinson and husband Gene, Kevin K. Grow, and Sean S. Grow all of Mount Airy; three grandchildren, Kaitlin and Samuel Robinson both of Mount Airy and Dylan Burns of Walkersville; a sister, Victoria L. Miller of California; and his mother-in-law, Thelma S. Davis of Mount Airy. Services were held on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Mount Airy. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 17025, Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0191. Arrangements were made by Stauffer Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Karen Mae Vajo Karen Mae Vajo, 58, of Columbia died Sunday, July 4, 2004, at home of cancer. Born Nov. 15, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Max G. Kaufmann and the late Rosemary E. Windell. She was the wife of Victor S. Vajo, her husband of 38 years. She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen L. and Tammy L. Vajo of Sykesville; daughter and son-in-law, Tara L. and Richard C. Sherwin Jr. of Sykesville; and sister Paula Hisel of Lizella, Georgia. She dearly loved her five grandchildren, Alec, Emily, Justin, Jake and Ashley who provided her much joy and happiness and gave her the strength and motivation to survive her most difficult time in life. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer in 1994, she enjoyed working at Howard Community College and valued the dear friends she made there. She was very proud of her volunteer work at the Claudia Mayer Cancer Center where she was happy to help those, who like herself, were trying to live life to the fullest while battling cancer. She also volunteered at Wilde Lake High School where she launched the Chemical Free Graduation Cruise to keep the students safe on graduation night. Memorial donations in Karen Vajo's name can be made to the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource and Image Center, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044. Arrangements were made by Slack Funeral Home, Ellicott City. *****July 15, 2004***** Elizabeth Angel Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Gerig Angel, 88, of Frederick, formerly of Olney, died Sunday, June 27, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 15, 1916, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ezra Stanley Gerig and Rose Sherzinger Gerig. Mrs. Angel was a registered nurse and attended Northwestern University as an art major, and received her nursing degree from Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Olney, and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Laytonsville. Surviving are husband, Paul H. Angel Jr., of Olney; two daughters, Kathryn A Whitcomb and husband John M. of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Rosemary A. Wolfe and husband, Charles "Rick", of Frederick; three sons, Paul H. Angel III and wife Linda, of Prince Frederick, Jonathan M. Angel and wife Lindy, of Middletown, and George S. Angel and wife Barbara, of Laytonsville; and seven grandchildren, Benjamin L. Whitcomb, Samuel P. Whitcomb, Daniel J. Whitcomb, Derek M. Angel, Paula Ann Angel, Alex G. Angel, and Cory R. Angel. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathryn Marie Gerig Nisbet of Waxhaw, North Carolina. There will be a family service in Fort Wayne, Indiana, followed by internment at Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne. The family requests donations to The American Heart Association or The Special Olympics. Local arrangements will be made by Keeney & Basford Funeral Home. Hilda Biden Hilda Louise Poole Biden, 74 of Mount Airy, ied Thursday, July 8, 2004, at her home in Mounbt Airy. She was the wife of the late Joseph John Biden. Mrs. Biden was born August 2, 1929 in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Wesley Edgar and Nettie Elizabeth Porter Poole. Mrs. Biden was a homemaker who loved to craft, cook, can, read and sew costumes for the grandchildren. She was a dear friend, supporter and caretaker to many neighbors, friends and "adopted" family members. Surviving her are daughter Jo Ann L. Beck of Mount Airy, sons, John J. Biden of Westminster, Thomas W. Biden of Hampstead, and Kevin W. Biden of Mount Airy; sister Mildred E. Willhide of Westminster; five grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She was preceded in death by sister Pearl N. Keister and brother Alva R. Poole. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Burrier- Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, with the Rev. Dennis Yocum of Calvary United Methodist Church, Mount Airy, officiating. Inurnment will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County PO Box 1799 Frederick, MD 21702. Elizabeth Parks Elizabeth "Betsy" Jane Parks, 46, of Mount Airy, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Born December 15, 1957, in Maryland, she was the daughter of Mary C. Farinholt of Mount Airy and the late John T. Farinholt. She had been an insurance agent with McCutcheon Insurance Agency in Gaithersburg. She had been involved with charitable work at The Children's Home in Catonsville. She enjoyed playing basket bingo. Surviving are son William Todd Parks of Hagerstown, daughter Amber Marie Parks of Mount Airy, fiancé Kenneth Hopkins, sisters and brothers-in-law Deborah and Doug Russell of Mount Airy, Cynthia and Garry Barnard of Woodbine, and Pamela and Jeff Allen of Woodbine; brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Sharon Farinholt of Westminster and Mark and Sherry Farinholt of Sykesville; nieces and nephews, Brandy, Dawn, and April Barnard, Joseph and Timmy Gamber, Misty and Brian Roosa, Tara and Danielle Farinholt, Justin and Carly Allen, Lauren and Lindsay Warfield and Ashley, Garrett, Austin and Jake Farinholt; great nephew Riley Roosa and great niece Ashley Rhodes. She was predeceased by her sister, Jeannie Warfield. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Haight Funeral Home and Chapel in Sykesville. The Reverend Dr. Lisa Bandel-Sparks officiated. Interment was at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Marriottsville. David D. Patton David D. Patton, 76, of Eldersburg, died on Monday, July 5, 2004, at his home. Born on November 1, 1927, in Grantsville, Md., he was the son of the late Roy C. Patton and Bessie M. Butler Patton Rogers. He was the husband of Yvonne R. "Bonnie" Patton of Eldersburg. He was a graduate of Grantsville High School, Class of 1944. He attended St. John's College, Annapolis, and then entered the US Army serving in World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland in 1952 and then received his degree in law from the University of Baltimore Law School in 1955. He was a member of the Maryland Bar Association. He was retired from Bossard & Patton, Attorneys at Law, Baltimore, a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Sykesville, the Boumi Temple Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters, American Legion, Post #214, Grantsville and was a volunteer at the National Aquarium, Baltimore. Surviving in addition to his wife are brother Dale E. Patton of Palatka, Florida, and sisters, Doris Broadwater of Poland, Ohio, and Lottie Kienzler of Bel Air. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Rodney C. and Harry R. Patton and sister, Lorna Rogers. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. July 9 at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Thurmont. Memorial donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 5600 Old Washington Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 John J. Peddicord Sr. John J. Peddicord, Sr., 93, of Sykesville, died on Thursday, July 8, 2004, at Senior Constant Care, Winfield. Born on December 31, 1910, in Waynesboro, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph and Addie Kreitz Peddicord. He was the husband of the late Mary Madeleine Beavan Peddicord. He had worked as a production manager and insurance assessor for Steiff Silver at Wyman Park for 44 years. He had been a watch repairman and enjoyed collecting watches. He was an avid fan of the former Baltimore Colts. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Libertytown. He is survived by son, John J. Peddicord, Jr. of Preston, Md., daughters, Mary M. Rash of Woodbine, and Helen R. Peddicord, Marie A. Wilson and Catherine A. Peddicord all of Sykesville. He is also survived by grandchildren Joseph Meyers, Bernadette Lloyd, Martin and Paul Meyers, Christina Goldbeck, John J. Peddicord, III, Brian, Matthew, and Rachael Wilson and Gary and Ryan Smith and 3 great- granddaughters and 9 great-grandsons. He was predeceased by a son, Edward F. Peddicord who died in 1991. A funeral liturgy was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Peters Catholic Church, Parish Hall, Libertytown, with Rev. Ray Harris as celebrant. Interment will be in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Timonium. A Christian wake service was held at July 12 at theHaight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville Memorial donations may be made to the St. Peter's Catholic Church, Building Fund, PO Box 278, Libertytown, MD 21762. Albert Herman Vogt Albert Herman Vogt, 83 of Sykesville, died Monday, July 12, 2004, at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster. Born August 31, 1920, in Maryland, he was the son of the late Herman F. and Dorothy Meidling Vogt. He was the husband of the late Marie C. Vogt. He had been a commercial artist for many years. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Dennis Check of Sykesville and granddaughter Jacquelyn C. Check of Sykesville. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment is in Moreland Memorial Park. *****July 27, 2004***** Edward F. Constantine, Edward Ferdinand Constantine, 75, formerly of Finksburg, died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at his home in Hebron, Md. Born September 21, 1928, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard U. and Carolyn Thiele Constantine. He was the wife of Marilyn Helen Cortes Constantine of Hebron. He had been a contractor for many years. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Doug Constantine of Gamber and Keith Constantine of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter Nancy Albertini of Hebron; brother Jack Constantine of Littlestown, Pa.; sisters: Shirley Totts of Jacksonville, Florida, and Betty Peddicord of Berlin, Md.; and grandchildren Dominic, Nathaniel, Cary, Jeff and Ryan Constantine, Rachel Beatty, Kim Pennell and Kristy Smith. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings, Eugene, Fred and Howard Constantine and Louise Moser. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville, with the Rev. Patrick Tonry, S.M. as celebrant. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, 2604 Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Virginia Lucille Harp Virginia Lucille Harp, 78, of Dayton, died on Thursday, July 15, 2004, at her home. Born September 2, 1925, near Dickerson (Frederick County), she was the daughter of the late James and Susie Norwood Moxley. She was the wife of the late Daniel Ross Harp who died in 1973. She and her husband had owned and operated Harp's Store, Dayton, for many years. After she sold her store she became a caretaker for elderly. She is survived by niece, Ruth Martin of Hanover, Pa., great-nephews Sean and Daryl Martin both of Hanover, Pa., and great-great nieces and nephew Erin, Emma and Hunter Martin. The family received friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville, on Tuesday. A funeral service was held at noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment l followed in St. Mark's Cemetery, Highland. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Howard County, 5537 Twin Knolls Rd, Suite 433, Columbia, MD 21045. Frank Henry Mr. Frank Eugene Henry, a retired assistant vice-president of Verizon, died on July 20, 2004, of heart disease. He was 82. Mr. Henry was born and raised in Baltimore. After graduation from Forest Park High School, he went to work for C.& P. Telephone Co. in the cable department. He enlisted in the Army Signal Corps in 1942 and served in North Africa and the European Theater during World War II. He was discharged in December 1945. He returned to the telephone company working in installation and repair. He spent the rest of his career working in southern Maryland, Baltimore City in the commercial department, Washington, DC, and group headquarters in various positions. He retired in June 1982 as assistant vice president, training, having been with C.& P. for 41 years. Mr. Henry was very active in church and community organizations both in Silver Spring where he lived for 22 years and in Ellicott City for the last 19 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Olevia Eitemiller Henry; two daughters, Nancy H. Lewis and Deborah H. Carty; two son-in-laws, Donn Lewis and Thomas Carty; and three grandsons, Brian and Jordan Lewis and Kevin Carty. The family will receive friends at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. on Thursday, July 22, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held at Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, 1212 West Old Liberty Road, Winfield, on Friday morning at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 8430 Glen Mar Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Henry Raymond McQuay, Jr. Henry Raymond "Toots" McQuay, Jr., 84, of Sykesville, died on Sunday, July 18, 2004, at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born August 23, 1919, in Gist (Carroll County), he was the son of the late Henry Raymond, Sr. and Melvie Ethel Shipley McQuay. He was the husband of Peggy L. McQuay of Sykesville. He had been a truck driver for many years and a newspaper deliveryman; when able he enjoyed camping, playing horseshoes and golfing. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald L. and Nancy M. McQuay and Kenneth L. and Helen V. McQuay all of Sykesville; brother Francis McQuay of Sykesville and grandchildren, Ronda Jessen, Rochelle Foster, Brandi Wolfe, Cindy and Stacy McQuay, Shane McQuay and Scott McQuay. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings, William, James, Aubrey " Bud", and Ralph McQuay. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. Georgianna Rush Georgianna Agnes Rush, 87, of Eldersburg, died July 14, 2004, at the Golden Age Guest Home from an extended illness. Born November 21, 1916, in Randallstown, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Anna R. Greenwalt Clagett. She was the wife of Campion "Camp" W. Rush of Eldersburg. They had been married for 68 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sykesville. She was a member of St. Charles Sodality. She had been diagnosed and lived with polio since 1947. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law George C. 'Bunk' and Lynn Rush of Sykesville; daughter and son-in-law Pamela Ann and Morris Miller of Hanover, Pa.; grandchildren Russell K. and Brian M. Blizzard, Kimberly A. and Shawn C. Rush and great grandchildren Harley F., Meagan L. and Alyson R. Blizzard. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, July 16, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 915 Liberty Road, Sykesville, with her pastor, Rev. Fr. Patrick Tonry, officiating. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park in Sykesville. Sympathys may be expressed in the form of contributions to the March of Dimes, 175 West Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 or to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Sykesville, MD 21784. Arrangements were made by Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg. Robert Svendsen Robert M. Svendsen, 89, of Sykesville, formerly of Portland, Oregon, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Golden Age Guest Home in Sykesville, MD He was born December 14, 1914, in Portland, Oregon, the son of the late Christian Svendsen and the late Matilda Svendsen. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, Portland, and served in the U.S. Army in WWII in the Pacific Theater. He was a dairyman for Western Creamery in Portland, Oregon ,for over 30 years. He retired as a handyman for Marquils Jewelers in Portland and lived in Sykesville, since November 2001. He was a member of Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Clackamas County Master Gardeners, Scoutmaster for a boy scout troop in Portland, Oregon. He was the husband of the late Alice M. Montgomery Svendsen, who died September 5, 2001. Survivors include his son, Robert L. Svendsen and his wife Phyllis L. of Sykesville; and grandchildren, Christian E. Svendsen of Front Royal, Va., and Andrea A. Svendsen of Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral service was held Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Peake Memorial Chapel, 1925 S. E. Scott St., Milwaukie, Oregon, with the Rev. Amy Overton-Harris of Trinity United Methodist Church in Portland, officiating. Interment is in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon. The family requests that donations be made to the Trinity U.M. Church, Building Fund, 3915 S. E. Steel, Portland, OR 97202 in lieu of flowers. Local arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD 21784 www.burrier-queen.com Charles W. Underwood Charles W. Underwood, 70, of Lutherville, formerly of Sykesville, died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at the Gilchrist Hospice, Towson. Born May 4, 1934, in Sykesville, he was the son of the late Charles Hampton and Hollus Catherine Underwood. He was the husband of Marie A. Eliopoulou Underwood of Lutherville. He had been an accountant for many years. He had worked for the Bendix Corp., L. Grief, National Medical Enterprises (NME) and Aither Technologies. He received his masters degree from Loyola College. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters Denise Underwood of Lutherville and Barbara Underwood of Washington, D.C. and brothers LeRoy H. Underwood of Colonial Heights, Va., and Harry Lee Underwood of Crownsville. A funeral service was held July 20, at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Interment is in Springfield Cemetery, Sykesville. Memorial donations may be made to the Americean Heart Association.