Obituaries from Gazette.net, October 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 ********************************************************* *****Oct. 7, 2004***** Jack L. Collins Jack Lloyd Collins, 73, of Sykesville, died Thursday, September 23, 2004, at Northwest Hospital Center, Randallstown. Born June 29, 1931 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Bryant M. and Sarah O'Dell Collins. He was the husband of Joanne Collins of Sykesville. He had been a body shop manager with Forty West Volkswagen for many years. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Curt S. Collins of Sykesville and Keenan Craig Collins of Dundalk, daughter Dinah Kim Collins, brothers William B. Collins and James M. Collins, both of Venice, Florida, sister Iris Collins of Arkansas and grandson Eric Collins of Sykesville. He was predeceased by his brother, Garland B. Collins. Funeral services were held on Monday at 7 p.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment will be private. Arline S. Dunlap Arline Swonger Dunlap, 96, of Mount Airy, died Sunday, September 19, 2004, at Lorien Nursing Center, Mount Airy. Born August 13, 1908, in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Spristerbach Swonger. She was the wife of the late William L. Dunlap. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. Surviving are sons Robert L. Dunlap and Donald S. Dunlap, both of Mount Airy and Richard T. Dunlap of Savannah, Georgia, brother Robert Swonger of Gibraltar, Michigan, grandchildren Robert Lee Hilderbrand, Catherine Arline Dunlap, William James Eugene Dunlap, Richard Wallace Dunlap, James William Dunlap, Melissa Gayle Dunlap, and Julie Dunlap and 13 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his grandson, John Bell Dunlap and by his brothers, Donald, Carl and Harry Swonger. A memorial service was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment will be private. Barbara J. Cornett Mrs. Barbara J. Cornett, 63, of Woodbine, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lee Roy Cornett, who died on August 23, 2003. Born on November 5, 1940, in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Ethel Coleman Eader of Poolesville. Mrs. Cornett enjoyed piano music; her children and grandchildren and family were the light of her life. She also enjoyed playing games, and always liked to win. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle, Mount Airy. Surviving in addition to her parents are three daughters, Donna Atkins and her husband Paul, of Woodbine, Deborah Harris and her husband Carl, of Knoxville, and Terri Howard and her husband Joseph, of Mount Airy; two grandchildren, April and Russell Howard of Mount Airy; one sister, Joy Sexton, of Woodbine; three brothers, Charlie Eader of Poolesville, Bob Eader of Poolesville, and Jim Eader of Woodbine. Friends called on Sunday, September 26, 2004, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Olin L. Molesworth P.A. Funeral Home in Damascus. Funeral services were held Monday, September 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Poplar Springs Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Atkins, Joseph Howard, Carl Harris, Jim Eader, Bob Eadre and Butch Penn. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Faith Tabernacle, 1134 Long Corner Road, Mount Airy, Md., 21771. Dennis R. Taylor Dennis Robert Taylor, 46, of Reisterstown, died Saturday, September 25, 2004, at the home of his parents in Randallstown. Born December 16, 1957, in Bethesda, he was the beloved son of William D. and Joan M. Baker Taylor of Randallstown. He worked in the construction and plumbing industry for many years. He enjoyed motorcycles and restoring and riding his 1976 Honda GoldWing motorcycle, war gaming where he participated as a Game Master, swimming, hiking, spending time at the beach, and spending time with family and friends. Surviving in addition to his parents are his brother William D. Taylor, Jr. of New York City, brother Daniel M. Taylor and Liz Keyhoe of Reisterstown, and sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Joseph Young of Sykesville; nephews, Daniel M. Taylor, Jr. and Christopher J. Taylor of Bel Air, nephew David I. Silverstein, and niece Stephanie R. Silverstein of Sykesville; and step-nephews Adam J. and Mark A. Young of Sykesville. A private memorial service will be held at the home of Joseph and Debra Young. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD 21784 www.burrier-queen.com. Contributions in Den's name can be made to Alliance, Inc., 9201 Philadelphia Rd., Baltimore, MD 21237. Pauline H. Schaffert Pauline (Polly) H. Schaffert, 47, of Mount Airy died in her sleep on September 26, 2004. Born October 2, 1955, in Mt. Savage, Md., she resided in Middletown most of her life. She is survived by daughters Angela and Allison Schaffert, granddaughter Faith Stevens, her mother Dorothy Stowell and her father, Harry Pfister; brothers Timothy Pfister and Jimmy Stowell; sister Vicky Pfister; two nephews, Jonathan and Paul Pfister and three nieces, Tiffany and Brandy Pfister and Elizabeth Stowell. She will also be remembered by Wayne Sines. A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Frederick Alliance Church, 1631 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick. The Rev. Donald Sargent will officiate. Arrangements were made by Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody P. A., Frederick. *****Oct. 13, 2004***** Blas A. "Bob" Alfaro Blas A. "Bob" Alfaro, 75, of Mount Airy, formerly of Greenbelt, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at his home. He was the husband of Sharon Conroy Alfaro, his wife of 40 years. Born February 3, 1929, in New York City, he was the son of the late Blas J. and Ana Josefa Bautista Alfaro. A man of many talents, Mr. Alfaro taught cosmetology for Howard County Public Schools, retiring in 1992 after 17 years. He operated two salons in Laurel, beauty schools in both Laurel and Puerto Rico. He was an author, professional photographer, real estate investor and all around entrepreneur. Mr. Alfaro served in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army during Korea and in the Naval Air Reserves. He was a member of Gold Star American Legion Post 191 and V.F.W. Post 10076, both in Mount Airy. Lovingly known to many as "Papi," he enjoyed social gatherings, Latin music and cooking for family and friends. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Robert Alfaro and his wife Marcie of Crosby, Texas, and James Woodworth and his wife Camile of Boise, Idaho; two daughters, Theresa Daytner and husband Allen of Mount Airy and Regina Miller and husband Greg of Germantown; 11 grandchildren, Kelsey Woodworth, Jacqueline Woodworth, Alysha Daytner, Katherine Engel, Michelle Daytner, Candice Daytner, Logan Daytner, Matthew Daytner, Callie Miller, Julia Miller and Benjamin Miller; and a sister, Isabel Portillo and husband Salvatore of Long Island, N.Y. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Mount Airy Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, Inc., 94 Carroll St., Westminster MD 21157 Arrangements were made by Stauffer Funeral Home, Mount Airy. David A. Hood David Aubrey Hood, 77, of Baltimore, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at Manor Care, Baltimore. Born April 14, 1927, in Maryland, he was the son of the late Orman Aubrey Hood and the late Grace Hobbs Hood Standiford. He was the husband of Jeri Hood of Baltimore. He had served in the Navy during WWII. He had been a steelworker for many years. Surviving in addition to his wife are stepsons, Steven Kline, Chance Purcell and Justin Buchanan, all of Baltimore, and granddaughters Alexa Kline, Alena Purcell and Christa Kline. Funeral services were held Oct. 2 at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville, with the Rev. Charles Acker officiating. Interment is in Springfield Cemetery, Sykesville. Lloyd G. Bezold Lloyd Gerard Bezold, 40 of Sykesville, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster. Born April 22, 1964, in Baltimore, he was the son of Louis Irving Bezold Jr. and Dorothy Anne Tomlin Bezold of Sykesville. He had been a bookkeeper with Shoppers Food Market. Surviving in addition to his parents are brother and sister-in-law Louis Irving and Marsha L. Bezold of Pearland, Tex., sister Krista Hope Bezold of Sykesville, nieces and nephew Lauren Michelle Bezold, Alaina Heather Bezold and Kyle Lloyd Bezold. Funeral services were held Oct. 2 at Church of The Open Door, 550 Baltimore Blvd., Westminste,r with Dr. Norris Belcher Jr. officiating. Interment in Pipe Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Patricia Ann Bozzell Patricia Ann Bozzell, 59, of Braddock Heights, died Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born July 16, 1945 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth Dixon. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Renee Bozzell of Frederick and Duane and Connie Bozzell of New Windsor; brother Gerald Dixon of Woodbine; grandchildren Dennis Ryan Bozzell, Jessica Baez, Hope Gouge, Faith Bozzell, Corine Bozzell and Chad Bozzell and great grandchildren Azraiha Bozzell, Brady Allan Gouge and Logan Ryan Bozzell. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Alice Keller Alice Emma Cookson Keller, 77, of Finksburg, died suddenly Thursday, September 30, 2004, at Carroll Hospital Center. She was the wife of the late Herman William "Shorty" Keller. She was born May 12, 1927, in Guilford, Maine, the daughter of the late Charles Earl and late Clara Belle Taylor Cookson. Mrs. Keller was a telephone operator for the District of Columbia Police Department before retiring and becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and quilting. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Linda and Mike Watts of Woodbridge, Va., son and daughter-in-law Raymond and Debbie Keller of Taylorsville, daughter Kathryn J. Keller of Finksburg, daughter and son-in-law Barbara K. and Sam Duvall of Mount Airy; grandchildren, Lisa Farley, John Keller, Ray Keller, Jr., David Watts, Matthew Watts and Chris Duvall; and g reat-grandchildren, Shawn McCauley, Richard Farley, Robert Farley, Caitlyn Keller and Morgan Watts. A memorial service was held Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield. Inurnment will be at a later date at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville. Donations may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St. Westminster, MD 21157. Rodney W. Thorne Rodney Wesley Thorne, 52, of Westminster, died Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at his home. Born May 10, 1952 in Bluefield, W.Va., he was the son of the late Coy Earl and Pauline Harless Thorne. He had been a mechanic with Ottenberg's Bakery in Eldersburg. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law Eric C. and Tommie Thorne of Sykesville and Rodney J. and Lynn Thorne of Westminster, daughter and son-in-law Tina Y. and Chris Farver of Montpelier, Va., brother Danny E. Thorne of North Carolina, sister Patricia E. Wilhelm of Pennsylvania, and grandchildren Sarah Farver, Christopher Thorne, Morgan Thorne, Kyle Thorne, Cory Farver and Gabrielle Thorne. Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville, with the Rev. Charles Acker officiating. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park. *****Oct. 15, 2004***** Wayne Calbi Wayne Michael Calbi, 50, of West Friendship, died suddenly on Monday, September 27, 2004, at the Howard County General Hospital. Born December 4, 1953, in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of Anthony and Estelle Korba Calbi of Eldersburg. He was the husband of Jeannette E. Calbi of West Friendship. They had been married for 23 years. He worked as the director of purchasing for the General Conference of Seventh' Day Adventists Church. He had worked there for over 30 years. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by sister Wendi Calbi of California and numerous family members and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, October 1, at the Beltsville Seventh' Day Adventists Church, 4200 Ammendale Road, Beltsville.. Interment is in Springfield Cemetery in Sykesville. Sympathies may be expressed, in the form of contributions in his name, to the Beltsville Adventist School Worthy Student Fund, c/o Wendy Pega, 4230 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705. Arrangements were made by Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home & Monument Company, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg. Rachel Erin Nelligan Rachel Erin Nelligan, 20, of New Windsor, died in her sleep, October 8, 2004, at Towson, MD. She was the sister of Austin H. Nelligan of New Windsor, the daughter of Sharon H. and Arthur M. Nelligan of New Windsor, and the close friend of Neil Hidey. She was born September 18, 1984 in Olney, MD She was a student at Towson University and worked in providing instructional programming for children with autism. Surviving relatives include her maternal grandmother, Geneva Howard of New Windsor; fraternal grandparents, William and Dorothy Nelligan of Damascus; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday October 14, 2004 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD (Beside South Carroll High School). An outdoor Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Dayspring Church, 11301 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876. Those desiring to make contributions to the Rachel Nelligan Fund for Children with Autism, may forward contributions to 2801 Dr. Stitley Road, New Windsor, MD 21776. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Winfield, MD Louise E. Hoffman Louise Emma Hoffman, 93, of Sykesville, died on Friday, October 8, 2004, at Summerville Assisted Living, Westminster. Born October 8, 1911, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence M. Ghor Sissellberger. She was the wife of the late Wesley Edwin Hoffman who died in 1982. She had worked in bookkeeping for many years and was a member of the Chi Sigma Sorority. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Shirley A. and F. Wayne Slate of Sykesville, grandchildren and their spouses; Donna and Martin Hansen of Sykesville and Michael Slate and Chris Kavanaugh of Richmond, Virginia and great-grandchildren: Steven and Jessica Hansen of Sykesville. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Rd) Sykesville. Interment was in Druid Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. Joseph L. Hartinger Joseph L. Hartinger, 70, formerly of Glenwood, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at Brook Grove Nursing Center, Sandy Springs. Born October 3, 1934 in Olean, NY he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Schuierer Hartinger. He was the husband of Mary Ellen Hartinger (nee Hubble) of Glenwood. He had worked as a Budget Analyst for NASA and was a 1958 graduate of the University of Maryland. He was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Community, Clarksville where he had ushered for many years prior to his illness. He is survived by daughters Susan M. Granata of Olney and Theresa Ann Harris of Damascus, brother John Hartinger of Olney, sister Mary Mueller of Silver Spring, and grandchildren: Olivia M. Granata and Michael E. Harris. He was predeceased by his son, the late Joseph Hartinger who died August 12, 1998. A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Rd) Sykesville from 5 p.m. to 8pm on Thursday. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Tujuana Michelle Albritton Tujuana Michelle Albritton, 48, of Westminster died suddenly, Monday, October 4, 2004, at her home. Born December 9, 1956, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Melvina Grooms Turner of Baltimore and the late Floyd Turner. She had worked for the US Air Force at both the Pentagon and Andrews Air Force Base. She was a member of the Village Baptist Church in Baltimore. She had attended South Carroll High School. Surviving in addition to her mother are brother Melvin David Grooms, grandmother Ruth Grooms, nephews Floyd D. Turner, Melvin D. Grooms, Jr. and Kionte Grooms, and nieces Crystal Turner and Takia Grooms all of Balimore. The family received friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Rd) Sykesville on Sunday. Funeral services were held on Monday at the Village Baptist Church (100 Hilton St.) Baltimore. Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Sykesville. Mary Teresa Saunders Mary Teresa Saunders, 43, of Eldersburg, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia. Born September 20, 1961, in Maryland, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Trent O'Donnell of Woodbine. She was the wife of Dean Saunders of Eldersburg. She was a devoted wife and mother. Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are daughter Stephanie Saunders of Eldersburg, son Michael Saunders of Eldersburg, sisters Marie Parise and Tina Strawsburg, both of New Windsor, and Ann Delph of Berkley Springs, WV. Funeral services were held on Saturday at Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. William Phebus officiating. Interment was held in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home, Sykesville. Christine Tate Gygi Christine Tate Gygi, 41, of Camano Island, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2004, in St. George, Utah. She was the daughter of Dr. Dale R. Tate and Dixie Voyer Tate Born in Waco, Texas on May 14, 1963, Christine spent her childhood years in Texas, California, Utah and Calgary, Canada. One of the highlights of her adolescence was moving with her family to Guadalajara, Mexico where she lived and attended school for three years. It was there that she developed a lifelong love for Hispanic culture and food. She attended Homer Hanna High School in Brownsville, graduating with honors in 1980. While at Hanna, she was active in track and field, marching band and Army ROTC. She also participated in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (L.D.S.) seminary program, attending early morning classes and helping organize dances and other social events. After high school, Christine embarked on her pursuit of higher learning, enrolling first at Texas Southmost University and later at Texas A&M and Brigham Young Universities. She interrupted her studies in mid-1983 when she met and married her husband Darrell Gygi of Ogden, Utah. She never lost sight of her goal to finish her education, however, and was determined to go back to school after raising a family. Christine and Darrell were married in the L.D.S. Salt Lake Temple and were married for 21 years at the time of her passing. Christine's children became her passion and she was a devoted and loving mother, teacher and friend to each of them. She worked tirelessly to make sure that they were well taken care of; sewing clothes, preparing meals and helping with their homework assignments. She will be remembered as a meticulous and thoughtful mother who never hesitated to give her all in attending to her husband and family. In 2002, Christine went back to school, resuming her college studies at Frederick County Community College. She switched her major to Business and excelled in each of the accounting and economic courses she took. Christine earned a reputation at FCC as an outstanding scholar and made the Dean's list three consecutive semesters. She was invited to work as a teacher's assistant in the accounting department. In 2003 she became a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Christine and her family attended the Damascus Ward of the L.D.S. church. Over the past seven years she has held a number of prominent responsibilities in the Church including a counselor and teacher in the Primary organization for children ages 3 to 12. In previous wards where she resided in Olney, Maryland and Bangkok, Thailand, she also worked in the Primary and Young Women's organizations. The young women in the Bangkok, Thailand Branch affectionately referred to her as "Mrs. G." Christine is survived by her husband and their four children, David John (currently serving an L.D.S. mission in Puerto Rico), Stephen Christopher, Cameron Scott and Rachel Lauren Gygi. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Thursday October 14, at 7 p.m. at the L.D.S. Mt. Airy Ward Chapel located at 7255 Ridge Road in Mount Airy. Ramona Lee Iden Ramona Lee Iden (nee Illingworth), 75, of Woodbine, died Monday, October 11, 2004, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. She was born September 22, 1929, in Great Cacapon, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Victor D. Illingworth and the late Ruth Elizabeth Illingworth (nee Ambrose). She graduated from Berkeley Springs High School in May 1947, the School of Nursing University of Maryland in September 1961, and worked as a Registered Nurse at University Hospital for 30 years. She was a member of Taylorsville U.M. Church in Taylorsville and a Volunteer for the National Kidney Foundation. She was the wife of J.D. Iden married 57 years, the mother of Stephen Keith Iden of Taylorsville and the late Chris Edward Iden and grandmother of David Edward Iden and Jason Daniel Iden both of Taylorsville. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home. Rev. Chris Gobrecht of Taylorsville U.M. Church in Taylorsville officiated. Graveside Interment Service will be Thursday October 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Great Cacapon Cemetery in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, with Rev. Gary L. Kerns officiating. Memorial Contributions can be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD 21204. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Winfield, MD. *****Oct. 27, 2004***** Edward L. Browning Edward L. Browning, 61, of Mount Airy, died Oct. 12, 2004. He was the husband of Jane A. Anderson Browning, his wife of 42 years. Born July 30, 1943, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Lindsay L. and Mary Viola Ogie Browning. Eddie was a lieutenant in Bethesda with the Montgomery County Fire Department, and retired in 1988 after 25 years of service. He was a life member and past chief of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, and was also a member of the Mount airy Historical Society. He also worked at the Mount Airy Locker Company for 16 years. Browning was a Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins fan. He enjoyed taking pictures, yearly vacation to Florida and Chincoteague, Va., but most of all cookouts at home with his family and friends. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four daughters Mary Christiansen and husband Bob, Debbie Phelps and husband Donald, Patti Burdette and husband Timmy, and Jean Matthews and husband Brian, all of Mount Airy; 11 grandchildren, Bobby and Scott Christiansen, Crystal Fuller and husband Joe, Chad Wilhelm, Lindsay and TJ Burdette, Kelli, Sean, Jonathan, Joshua and Jacob Matthews; two sisters Jeanette Hood of Hagerstown and Peggy Bellison of Damascus; two sisters-in-laws Dot Browning of Mount Airy and Betty Fredlund and husband Dick of Florida; mother-in-law Ethel Anderson of Florida; brother-in-law Jim Anderson of Virginia; two very special aunts Aunt Rie and Aunt Collie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Browning was preceded in death by a brother C. Robert Browning. The family received friends on Oct. 16 at Stauffer Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Deacon Charles Barnhart of the Carroll County Fire association officiated. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UMMS Foundation, 29 S. Greene St., Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21201 or to the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, 702 N. Main St., Mount airy, MD 21771. Charles "Chuck" Henry Grothe Charles "Chuck" Henry Grothe, 66, of Sykesville died Oct. 13, 2004, in his home. He was the husband of Nancy Jean Schaefer Grothe. He was born July 11, 1938, in Boring, the son of the late Elijah and Emma Steger Grothe. Grothe was an avid sports fan and enjoyed Sunday antique shopping. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960, worked for the Social Security Administration for 26 years, and after retiring he worked another 18 years as a postal contractor for the federal government. Surviving beside his wife are son Michael Grothe of New Freedom, Pa., grandson Timothy Lee of Pittsburgh, Pa., granddaughter Katherine Reif of Harrisburg, Pa., and several other brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Oct. 16 at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory in Winfield. Interment was held in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Katherine Pamela Sadler Katherine Pamela Sadler (nee Hornick), 86, of Kingsville, died Oct. 14, 2004, at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. Born July 5, 1918, in Roland Park, she was the daughter of the late Morris T. Hornick and the late Vola Hornick (nee Robust). She was a retired real estate broker for K.P. Sadler Realtor and a member of Fork United Methodist Church. She is survived by sisters-in-law Mary Hornick and Connie Hornick and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service were held on Oct. 19, at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory in Winfield. The Pastor Robert Carter of Fork U.M. Church officiated. Interment was in Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge. The family received friends at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 17. Virginia Baker Virginia Baker, 91, of Mount Airy, died Oct. 16, 2004, at her home. She was the wife of the late Hayward Russell Baker who dies in 1998. Born on Feb. 19, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Harry P. and Bertha Baker. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mount Airy. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ and making her own floral arrangements. Surviving are two children Thomas R. Baker, Sr., of Mount Airy and Marie Freedman and husband Brook of Lewes, Del.; six grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. The family received friends on Oct. 20 at Stauffer Funeral Home in Mount Airy. The Rev. Dennis E. Yocum officiated. Interment was held in Pine Grove Cemetery in Mount Airy. Contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 South Main St., Mount Airy, MD 21771.