Obituaries from Gazette.net, January 2005: 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. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/md/mdfiles.htm ********************************************************* Obituaries *****Jan. 5, 2005***** Francesca B. Johnson Francesca Borrelli Johnson, 35, of Cockeysville, formerly of Westminster, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at the University Hospital Shock Trauma Unit, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born Aug. 8, 1969, in Towson, she was the daughter of Dr. Niel J. and JoAnne Kissinger Borrelli of Westminster. She was the wife of Robert Johnson, whom she married on Nov. 18, 1998. She was a 1987 graduate of Westminster High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Towson University in geology. She was in the master's program in environmental sciences at Towson University. She was employed as an environmental scientist at EBI Consulting in York, Pa. She was certified in multiple areas of inspection. She was an active member of the Geological Society of America. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, kayaking and skiing. She had a keen interest in a clean environment, with a special interest in the Chesapeake Bay. Surviving, in addition to her parents and husband, are sister and brother-in- law Nicole D. and Loren Estes of Eldersburg; aunts and uncles Frank and Jean Borrelli of Belmont, Vt., and Sandra and Dr. Renzo Ricci of Finksburg; cousins Heather, Barbara, Allison, Daniela, Frank, Matteo and Susanne; father-in-law Robert Johnson; grandmother-in-law Helen Phillips; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Steve, Gail, Eric and David Johnson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, with Monsignor Arthur F. Valenzanno as the celebrant. Interment will be in Meadow Branch Cemetery. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main St., Westminster. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Callie Woodson Callie M. Conaway Woodson, 74, of Keymar, died Saturday, December 25, 2004, at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster. She was born May 13, 1930, in Carroll County, Maryland, the daughter of the late Theodore Charles Conaway and late Callie Morris Conaway. She was a member of Middleburg United Methodist Church. She was the wife of the late Andy Allen Woodson, Sr. Survivors include her children, Judy Lee Hoffman of Union Bridge, Patsy A. Staley of Taneytown, and Andrea L. Hajzer of Keymar and Andy A. Woodson, Jr. of Middleburg; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The funeral and interment will be private. Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Winfield, MD www.burrier-queen.com. Jan. 11, 2005 Mary Jane Armentrout Mary Jane Armentrout, 87, of Eldersburg, died Thursday, December 30, 2004 at her home. Born December 23, 1917, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Anna A. Dowell Kober. She was the wife of the late Robert Armentrout. She was retired from the Social Security Administration, Woodlawn. She had resided at Spencer Village, Eldersburg. She is survived by son Edward R. Armentrout of Perry Hall; daughters Kathleen D. Held of Miami, Flor. and Joanne Boyce of Randallstown; sisters Virginia of Exter, N.H. and Ann of LaPlata; grandchildren Reid Windesheim, Ruth Sliviak and her husband Greg, Laura Higgins, Kevin Armentrout and his wife Melissa, and Lawrence and Shawn Held; great-grandchildren Sarah, Melissa, Lauren, Amanda, Lonny, Michael, Alex, Patrick, Eddie and Colin; and dear friend, William Reese. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward Kober, and grandchildren Darla and William Armentrout. A funeral liturgy was held Dec. 27 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Randallstown. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park. Those desiring may make memorial donations to Little Sisters of the Poor. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Mark W. Bonsall Mark William Bonsall, 45, of Eldersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at the University of Maryland Hospital Shock Trauma due to injuries sustained while riding an ATV. Born Jan. 7, 1959, in Maryland, he was the son of Bernie Bonsall Digman of Randallstown and the late Bob Bonsall. He was the husband of Ann Marie Bonsall of Eldersburg. He had been a restaurant manager at Parks Landing in Westminster. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are stepfather Bert Digman of Randallstown; and stepdaughter Shannon Marie Withers of Eldersburg. A funeral service was held Wednesday at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, with the Rev. Paul Reich officiating. Interment will be private. Albert Grimes Albert Richard Grimes, 95, of Baltimore, died Saturday, January 1, 2005, of St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore. He was born in Taylorsville, Maryland, on April 11, 1909, the son of the late Frank Grimes and the late Elsie Fleming Grimes. He was the husband of Ruth Elizabeth Penn Grimes of Baltimore. He was an electrician for Crown, Cork and Seal Co. He was an avid hunter and shooter. He was a member of the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore. Survivors besides his wife include two children, Judith A. Whiting of Lutherville and Ronald P. Grimes of Baltimore; 2 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Grimes. Graveside Service was held January 4, 2005, at Taylorsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, with Rev. O.F. "Bud" Kibbe officiating. Contributions can be made to the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, 11518 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104. Arrangements made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Winfield. Dr. Howard E. Hall Dr. Howard Essex "Doc" Hall, 82, of Sykesville, died of cancer Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at Fairhaven Retirement Community, Sykesville. One of seven children, he was born March 26, 1922, in Barstow. He was the son of the late Charles E. and Emma Hall. He was the husband of Bertha L. Hall of Fort Pierce, Fla. He attended Western Maryland College and Yale University. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in 1947. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1953 and earned the rank of first lieutenant. After his military service, he moved to Sykesville, where he opened his private practice in 1954. He also served as the first chief of staff at Carroll County General Hospital. He retired in 1985 and moved to Fort Pierce, where he remained active and played golf. He enjoyed bird hunting, gardening and growing tomatoes. He was an avid reader and kept current on advances in medicine. He also enjoyed politics and the history of the American Civil War and World War II. He returned to Sykesville in 2002, where he lived until his death. He was involved in community activities, including establishing and supporting the Pony League Baseball facility and participating in the local American Heart Association and the Carroll County Medical Society. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are former wife Charlotte L. Hall of Westminster; son Michael E. Hall of Sykesville; daughters Terry L. Renehan of Union Bridge, Sandra de Britain of Richardson, Texas, Lillian Aparicio of Jupiter, Fla., and Rebecca Silvestri of Palm Bay, Fla.; brothers Guy Henry Hall of Barstow and Robert Lee Hall of Dares Beach; sisters Emma Mae Steinbach of Beaverton, Ore. and Lucille Malone of Federalsburg; grandchildren Jeffery Lasman, Robert Hale, Stephanie Mooney and Kelly Bauer, all of Florida, Megan Richardson, Ryan Renehan and Shannon Meyers, all of Maryland, Christopher de Britain of Germany and Scott Hall of Texas; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister Sara Madolyn Barth and brother Charles E. Hall Jr. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Haight Funeral Home and Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Carroll County Hospice Association, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. Mary E. Mahle Mary Elizabeth Mahle, 87, formerly of Sykesville, died on Saturday, January 1, 2005, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover, Pa. Born August 8, 1917, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Robinson Gordon. She was the wife of the late Carl J. Mahle, Sr. who died in 1991. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. She is survived by son Carl J. Mahle, Jr. of Davie, Flor., daughter Emily Walters of Pasadena, daughters and sons-in-law Mary Lou and Douglas Groft of Westminster and Barbara and Danny Carter of Sykesville and sister Marian Cavey of Catonsville. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel at Homewood of Plum Creek,Hanover, Pa., on Sunday, January 9, 2005, at 3:30 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to Homewood Benevolence Fund. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville Bonnie McGrew Bonnie F. Hill McGrew, 91, of Winfield, died Saturday, January 1, 2005, at Westminster Nursing Home in Westminster. She was the wife of the late Nelson C. McGrew. She was born November 6, 1913, in Chambersburg, Ohio, the daughter of the late William A. Hill and the late Verna J. Wolf Hill. She was a graduate of Warwood High School in Warwood, West Virginia. She was a retired office clerk for Bethlehem Steel Co. and a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Mrs McGrew is survived by son and daughter in law-Doug McGrew and Betty McGrew of Westminster, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were private. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park. Those desiring may make contributions to charity of your choice. Arrangements made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Winfield. Joan O. Strong Joan O. Strong, 73, of Finksburg, died Friday, December 31, 2004, at her home. Born October 26, 1931, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Iona Schmier. She was the wife of 50 years of Herman J. Strong, Jr. of Sykesville. She had worked in the banking and clothing industry. Surviving in addition to her husband are daughters Jean Kornahrens of Eldersburg, Patricia Buchman of Sykesville and Judy Arthur of New Bern, N.C.; brother Dennis Schmier of Randallstown and grandchildren Timmy Mooney, Nanci and Matthew Buchman and Carla and Rebecca Kornahrens. A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 108 Byte Drive, Suite 103 Frederick, MD 21702 Howard M. Volkert Howard M. Volkert, 84, of Marriottsville died on Saturday, January 1, 2005, at his home. Born Nov. 14, 1920, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Elsie Penski Volkert. He was the husband of the late Mercedes June Volkert. He was retired from Westinghouse Corp. where he had been an engineering lab manager. He had served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a life member of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department and the American Legion, Sykesville Post #223. He had attended St. Joseph Catholic Community. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Howard, Jr. and Carolyn Volkert of Marriottsville and Robert B. and Kim Volkert of Sykesville; daughters and sons- in-law Veronica J. and Frank Waters of Catonsville, Linda Lee and Richard Ray of Richmond, Missouri, R. Elsa and Chuck Burleson of Westminster and Pam J. and Dan Spaminato of Marriottsville. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Doris Roman. A funeral service was held Wednesday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville, with the Rev. Paul Reich, S.M. officiating Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park. Those desiring may make memorial donations to Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Dept., PO Box 275, Sykesville, MD 21784 or to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. *****Jan. 19, 2005***** Elizabeth May Andrews Elizabeth May Andrews, 68, of Finksburg died Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at her home. A funeral servicewas held at 11 a.m. Jan. 7 at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Entombment will be in Evergreen Mausoleum. Wilbur J. Brown Wilbur Junior Brown, 79, of Finksburg, died Friday, January 7, 2005, at his home. Born January 26, 1925, in Vermont, he was the son of the late Wilbur E. and Katherine Moulton Brown. He was the husband of the late Christine Kaiser Brown. He had been a lumberjack and worked in the tree service industry for many years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law David and JoAnna Brown of Eldersburg and Darrell and Marie Brown of Finksburg, brothers William Brown of Williamstown, Vermont, and Robert Brown of Ware, Mass., sisters Mildred Buskey of Fulton, N.Y., Shirley Cook of Hannibal, N.Y. and Geraldine Carrier of Bethel, Vertmont; grandchildren Perresa Brown of Eldersburg, Gregory Brown and his fiancé Krystle of St. Paul, Minnesota, Megan Brown of Cleveland, Ohio, Kimberly Etzler of Abbottstown, Pa., Alita Clary of Red Lion, Pa. and Tobias Brown of New Oxford, Pa.; 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Kenneth and James Brown. A memorial service was held on Monday at 10 a.m. from Northwest Baptist Church, 300 Westminster Rd., Reisterstown, with Pastor Gary Glanville officiating. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville Linda Halaterman Linda K. Bennett Halterman, 53, of Woodbine, died Sunday January 9, 2005, at Montgomery General Hospital, Olney. She was born July 14, 1951, in Frederick, the daughter of Margaret P. Bennett and the late Russell C. Bennett. She was the wife of Samuel Eugene Halterman. She was a member of Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church, Woodbine. She was a member of the Maryland and National Shorthorn Associations. She was the mother of Cindy Lynn Halterman of Woodbine, and Russell Eugene Halterman of Woodbine; sister of Gerald and Ollie Bennett both of Woodbine. She is also survived by special friends and caregivers Janice Bennett of Mount Airy and Janice and Reds Campbell of Woodbine and Heidi Browning of Woodbine. Graveside funeral service was held Wednesday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Poplar Springs Cemetery, Mount Airy. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Maryland Shorthorn Association. Arrangements made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. Winfield, MD www.burrier-queen.com Joyce Lowery Ms.Joyce Ann Pearre Lowery, 61 of Woodbine, died Friday January 7, 2005, at Carroll Hospital Center after an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1943, in Frederick, the daughter of Emily Elizabeth Shoemaker Pearre and the late James Aubrey Pearre. She was a life time member of Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing and crocheting. Surviving her in addition to her mother are brother and sister-in-law Ron and Terri Pearre of Hanover, former sister-in-law Tammy Pearre of Westminster, 3 nieces, Amy Henderson of Johnson City, Tenn., Amanda Pearre of Hanover, Pa., Tessa Pearre of Westminster; 1 nephew, Ryan Pearre of Westminster; 1 great- niece, Kaitlyn Schisler of Littlestown, Pa.; 2 great-nephews, Steven Henderson of Johnson City, Tenn. and Collin Nicolazzo of Hanover, Pa. Funeral Services were held Monday, January 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, PA , 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, with the Rev. O.F. "Bud" Kibbe officiating. Interment is in Morgan Chapel Cemetery, Woodbine. Those desiring may make contributions to Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 40 Lisbon, MD 21765 Myrtle Meckley Myrtle Frances Hensby Rankin Meckley, 73, of New Windsor, died Monday, January 10, 2005, at home. She was born April 4, 1931, in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Frank Hensby and the late Myrtle G. Fisher Hensby. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, animals, puzzles, painting and drawing. She was the wife of the late Robert Meckley and the late Austin L. Rankin, Sr. She was the mother of Austin L. Rankin, Jr. of Eldersburg, Vicky L. Strine of Marietta, S.C., Sharon Rankin Logue of New Windsor, Robert L. Rankin of Eldersburg, Joseph L. Rankin of Baltimore, John L. Rankin of Westminster, and Frank L. Rankin of Westminster; sister of Jerome Hensby of Baltimore, Mary Rose Gosnell of West Friendship and Analee Davis of Parkersburg, West Virginia. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Burrier- Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (beside South Carroll High School) with the Rev. Wallace A. (Bud) Lusk officiating. nterment will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Ellicott City. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Carroll Hospice, Inc. 95 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD 21157. Reginald A. Norris, Reginald A. "Reggie" Norris, 51, of Sykesville died Monday, January 10, 2005, at the Northwest Hospital Center. Born December 19, 1953, in Baltimore, he was the son of Theresa M. Sands Norris of Sykesville and the late Earl A. Norris. Reggie was a graduate of South Carroll High School, Catonsville Community College and R.E.T.S. He had been a truck driver and delivery man for Hahns of Westminster and Southern States, Sykesville. He was a heating and air conditioning repairman. He had attended St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Sykesville. He was a member of the "Back in the Day" Motorcycle club and enjoyed bowling. Surviving in addition to his mother are sister and brother-in-law Vanessa D. and Michael Hunter of Baltimore, nephew Matthew Hunter, five uncles, six aunts and many cousins. A funeral service will be held at 1p.m. Thursday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville. Interment will be in St. Luke's Church Cemetery. Gloria L. Russell, Gloria Louise Russell, 79, of Baltimore, died Thursday, January 6, 2005, at the Northwest Hospital Center. Born October 26, 1925, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Charlotte Miller. She was the wife of Lewis Robert Russell of Baltimore. She had been a secretary and office manager for the United Methodist Board of Child Care. She was a member of the Wards Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are sons and daughters-in-law Gary R. and Roxanne Russell of Eldersburg and Richard A. and Sally Russell of Eldersburg; daughter and son-in-law Judy L. and James Mitchell of Eldersburg, grandchildren Kyle and Carly Mitchell; and step-mother: Margaret Miller of Baltimore. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 13, at 10 a.m. at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville, with her pastor, Rev. Don Burgard officiating. Interment will be in Lorraine Park Cemetery, Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Arthritis Foundation. Katherine E. Spampinato Katherine Elizabeth "Betty" Spampinato, 79, of Randallstown, died on Thursday, January 6, 200,5 at the Northwest Hospital Center. Born December 22, 1925, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie Warner Landes. She was the wife of Philip J. Spampinato of Randallstown. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. In addition, she was a Navy Wave during WWII, volunteered for the American Red Cross and enjoyed painting. Surviving in addition to her husband are son and daughter-in-law Philip D. "Dan" and Pam Spampinato of Marriottsville; son David J. Spampinato of Charlotte, N.C.;grandchildren Jenifer Shiloh Batrgis, Keri D. Pressimone, Timothy J. "T.J." Spampinato and Travis R.V. Spampinato; and 3 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by siblings, Charles Harmon Landes, Warren L. Landes and Charlotte "Maye" Carr. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park. Elsie E. Tinnell, Elsie E. Tinnell, 77, of Sykesville died Monday, January 10, 2005, at her home. Born Nov. 13, 1929 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Ethel Buxton Mullinix. She was the wife of Wilmer L. Tinnell of Sykesville. She was retired from Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, where she had worked in nursing and housekeeping. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, crochet and collecting records. Surviving in addition to her husband are sons Clifton J. Meininger of Sykesville and Harvey Meininger of Westminster; daughters Helen Kidd of Sykesville, Laura Eyler of Westminster and Winona Barnes of Sykesville; brothers Murray Mullinix and Eugene Mullinix both of Mount Airy and Charles Mullinix of Germantown; and sister Georgia Dove of Woodbine. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville. Officiating will be Pastor John Morrill. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. *****Jan. 25, 2005***** Margaret May Bornman, Margaret May Bornman, 87, of Randallstown, died on Friday, January 14, 2005, at her home. Born August 23, 1917, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Margaret May Wallenberg Bornman. She had worked in accounting for the Federal Government. She is survived by her sister, Doris Constance Detorie of Westminster and many dear nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Officiating was Pastor Ron Fisher. Interment is in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Dorothy M. Crisp Dorothy M. Crisp, 86, of Marriottsville, died Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at Continuum Care at Sykesville. Born March 5, 1918, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Alice Brown Matthews. She was the wife of the late Joseph Crisp. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Michael and Betty Crisp of Marriottsville, daughter and son-in-law Alice and Carl Mattioda of Streator, Illinois, 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Ronald Crisp. Funeral services were held on Jan. 14 at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, with Rev. Paul Reich. Interment is in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick. Joseph Niles Germon Mr. Joseph Niles Germon, Sr., 84, of Mount Airy died on Monday, January 17, 2005, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Rockville. Born August 27,1920, in Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late William S. and Elsie Phoebus Germon. He was the husband of Audrey L. Germon, his wife of 62 years. Niles was a graduate of Gaithersburg High School, World War II veteran and member of the Gaithersburg Lions Club for 53 years and also a lifetime member of the Epworth United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. He had retired from the C&P Telephone Company after 40 years of service. Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Joseph Niles (Jay) Germon and wife Lynn of Virginia, Terry L. Germon and wife Holly of Virginia, and Lisa M. Baker and husband Brian of Mount Airy; sister Juanita Bohrer of Gaithersburg; seven grandchildren, Jalyn Ickes, Meredith DeJesus, Corrie Bain, Lucas and Brandon Germon, Brittany and Collin Baker; and eight great grandchildren, Ashlyn, Abby, Ellie, Elijah, Gabrella, Nicholas, Madeline and Ester. Friends may visit at Epworth United Methodist Church on Thursday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. ­ the time of the service. Interment will be in Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in his memory to the Epworth United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are by the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville. Nettie L. Nazelrod, Nettie Lee Nazelrod, 86, of Ellicott City died Thursday, January 13, 2005, at her home. Born September 15, 1918, in Roxbury (Howard County), Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Eldridge, Sr. and Josephine Hungerford Harrison. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Clarence William "Butch" and Sara "Sally" Nazelrod and son Michael Edward Nazelrod; grandchildren: Danielle M. Davis, Ryan H., Chad W., Nicole, Travis and Amber Nazelrod and great-grandchild: Baylor Wesley Davis. She was predeceased by siblings, Ludelle Leatherman, Elizabeth Cramblitt, William Harrison, Jr. and James Harrison. A funeral service was held Monday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Interment will be in Springfield Cemetery, Sykesville. Gertrude Pennington Gertrude Pennington, 99, of Bramalea, Ontario, formerly of Granite, Maryland, died Saturday January 15, 2005, at home with her family in Bramalea Ontario, Canada. She was predeceased by friend and companion Fred Guard and also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. , 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, on Thursday, January 20, 2005, from 11:30 until time of funeral service at 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Granite Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Granite. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Granite Presbyterian Church, 10637 Old Court Rd., Woodstock, MD 21163 Mildred E. Zimmerman Tucker Mildred E. Zimmerman Tucker, 95, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Woodlawn, died Thursday January 13, 2005. She was born in Woodlawn, where she lived most of her life. She moved to Marietta 3 years ago. A life long Methodist, she attended Emmarts United Methodist Church. She was a member of Woodlawn Chapter #101 O.E.S. Surviving are daughters Mildred Elizabeth Tucker and Catherine Tucker DeFrancesco, both of Marietta, son Harvey Ellwood Tucker of Catonsville, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, with Rev. Claire Fiedler officiating. Interment is in Taylorsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Maryland Office, 800 Wyman Park Dr., 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD 21211.