Obituaries from Gazette.net, December 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. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/md/mdfiles.htm ********************************************************* *****Dec. 7, 2004***** Kenneth L. Chamberlain Kenneth Lee Chamberlain, 68, of Mount Airy, died Friday, November 26, 2004, at his home. Born February 19, 1936, in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of the late Ralph and Thelma Clark Chamberlain. He was the husband of Carole Chamberlain of Mount Airy. He had been a civil engineer with Parsons Brinkerhoff of Virginia and Boston for whom he traveled to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. He held five professional engineering certifications in the United States and Canada. He enjoyed spending time on his sailboat, "Alleemarie". Surviving in addition to his wife are son and daughter-in-law Craig and Lisa Chamberlain of Baltimore; daughters Karen Mondor of Columbia and Susan Chamberlain of Catonsville; brother Donald Chamberlain of Garden City, Michigan; and grandchildren Cody, Savannah and Lindsey Chamberlain, all of Baltimore and Stefanie and Kelly Mondor, both of Columbia. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 11a.m. from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 11795 Rt. 216 in Fulton. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Baltimore, 6601 N. Charles St., Towson, MD 21204. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Mary Hood Mary "Ruth" Hood. 90 of Mount Airy, died Thursday, November 25, 2004, at Lorien Nursing Home in Mount Airy. She was born September 20, 1914, in Mount Airy, the daughter of the late Howard Hamilton Hood and the late Goldie Marie Harry Hood. Before retiring Ms. Hood was a bookkeeper for Dorsey Hardware and later Ross Plumbing and Heating both of Mount Airy. Ms. Hood was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Mount Airy where she had sang in the choir and taught Sunday nursery school. She loved to sew, garden and travel. Surviving are sisters Virginia Hood and Marie Robertson both of Mount Airy and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Hood is predeceased by brothers Oliver and Wellington Hood and brother-in-law Wesley Robertson. Funeral Services were held Monday, November 29, 2004, at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, with the Rev. Dennis E. Yocum of Calvary United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Airy. Evelyn A. Horn Evelyn Adele Horn, 76, of Sykesville and formerly of Rockdale, died Thursday, November 18, 2004, at Chapel Hill Nursing Center, Randallstown. Born February 9, 1928, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Caroline Baker Oursler. She was the wife of the late William Ellsworth Horn. She had been a homemaker for most of her life. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Charles M. and Beverly Horn of Apollo, Pa., daughter and son-in-law Kimberly A. and John Novak of Sykesville, brother John Otis Oursler of Ellicott City and grandchildren Matthew and Laura Novak, both of Sykesville. She was predeceased by her son, Dale William Horn. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 11a.m. from St. James Lutheran Church, 8301 Liberty Rd., Baltimore. Interment was Wednesday at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. James Lutheran Church, 8301 Liberty Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244 or to Special Olympics of Maryland, 513 Progress Way, Suite P, Linthicum, MD 21090. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Henry Ludder Henry F. Ludder, 77, of Mount Airy, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Kuyendall Ludder, his wife of 50 years. Born on April 10, 1927, in New York, he was the son of the late Henry F. Ludder, Sr. and the late Irene Bindrim Ludder. He was an architectural historian for the County of Queens in New York, retiring in 1985 after 25 years service. Mr. Ludder served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II. He enjoyed restoring old houses and furniture. Surviving, in addition to his wife are five children, Julia Martin and husband Paul of Arlington, Washington, Christine Irvin and husband Kenneth of Ellicott City, Karen Barber and husband Mark of Herndon, Va., David Ludder and wife Antonietta of Oak Ridge, N. J. and James Ludder and wife Stacy of Garniner, Maine; 13 grandchildren and one brother, Richard Ludder of Spring Hill, Florida. A memorial service was held Nov. 26 at Stauffer Funeral Home, Mount Airy with the Rev. Brian Hughes of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, officiating. Interment will be private. Chester Maleski Chester Mark Maleski, 84, of Mount Airy died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Adelheid "Heidi" Bothmann Maleski. Born January 2, 1920, in Vanderglift, Pa., he was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine Kocor Malecki. Mr. Maleski served in the U. S. Army for six years, serving two of those years in Panama. He was a sergeant upon discharge. Mr. Maleski invented the Army name tags. He graduated from Western Pennsylvania Horological institute of Pittsburgh for watch and clock repair and engraving and jewelry repair. He was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Inc. Chapter #11. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Glen Burnie. He had a concession at Fort Meade for 35 years, a Hallmark store for four years in Glen Burnie and for 20 years he and his wife were owner operators of Heidi's Gift Shop in Mount Airy. He had been a scoutmaster in Glen Burnie for 10 years. He loved gardening and canoeing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Douglas Mark Maleski, Sr. and fiancée Jody Baker of Tracys Landing, Md.; grandson Douglas Mark Maleski Jr. of Japan; step-daughter Barbara Fishel of Ijamsville and step-granddaughter Regina A. O'Rourke and husband Evan of New Market; four step-great grandchildren, Brandy Patterson and Brendan, Kaitlin and McKenzie O'Rourke; two sisters, Helen Sarvey and husband Jack of Leechburg, Pa. and Stella Marieggi and husband Joseph of Freeport, Pa.; brother Joseph Malecki and wife Helen of New Kensington, Pa.; sister-in-law Hedwig Helfrich and husband Alfred and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances J. Maleski and two brothers, John and Michael Malecki. The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy. on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 116 E. Second Street, Frederick, with Father Wayne Funk as celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Contributions may be expressed to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784. Esther Panneton Esther Annette Grandmont Panneton, 87, of Mount Airy, formerly of Ocean City, Md. and Laurel, died November 26, 2004, at Montgomery County General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jules Panneton who passed away last June. She was born October 30, 1917, in Manchester, N.H., the daughter of the late William H. Grandmont and late Malvina Bernia Grandmont. Before retiring to become a homemaker she worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone. She was active in the Alter Society at St. Mary of Mills in Laurel where she was a member of the Ladies of Charity ,a branch of the Knights of Columbus. She worked with Meals on Wheels of Laurel . She was also a Lay Apostolate for St.Lukes in Ocean City Surviving are children Robert J. Panneton of Houston, Texas, Paul E. Panneton of Sykesville, Annette Fleishall of Sykesville; brothers Paul Emile Grandmont of N.J.; sisters Theresa Panneton of Vienna, Va. and Jeanette Fleming of Manchester, N.H.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at the "Old Church" at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church Poplar Springs, Mount Airy. Interment will be in Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville. Those desiring to make contributions may make them to the Alzheimer's Association Western MD Chapter, 108 Byte Dr. Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21702 A Christian Wake service was held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., Winfield. Shriver Pickett Shriver "Jr." Elliott Pickett , 77 of Union Bridge, died Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at his home in Union Bridge. He was born on July 30, 1927, in Carroll County, the son of the late Shriver and Fannie Elizabeth Haines Pickett. Mr. Pickett was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army Tank Corp., a past member of Terra Rubba Lions Club of Middleburg, Carroll Manor Fire Department and a member of the Westminster Moose. Mr. Pickett is survived by 9 children, Shirley Singleton of Clinton, Missouri, Brenda Barnett and husband Harry of Martinsburg, W.Va., Peggy Voss and husband Bill of Kilmarnock, Va., Larry Pickett and wife Beverly of Sykesville, Frances Brashears and husband Bill of Knoxville, Md., Stephanie Barnhart and husband Larry of Littlestown, Pa., Victor Pickett and wife Lori of Chesapeake, Va., Cindy Rountrey of Union Bridge, and Billy Pickett and wife Amy of Lake Charles, La. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jo-ann Ray, Kimmie Agnew, Christine McCracken, Gaye Evans, Jeannie Weedon, Tinslie Pickett, Victoria Pickett, Ashley Pickett, James Edwards, Tommy Edwards, James Rountrey, Michael Pickett, Jason Pickett, Harrison Pickett, Hunter Pickett, and Jack Henry Pickett; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and many other dear friends including special friend Merle Collins and companion Elvy Lawson. Besides his parents and wife, Constance Ann Morningstar Pickett, Mr. Pickett was preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Pickett Hobbs, Herschel Pickett, Levi Pickett, Pearl Pickett Knauff, Walter"Roby" Pickett, Lawrence Pickett and Verley L. Pickett. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 27, at Burrier-Queen Fuenral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, with the Rev. Jim Rausey officiating. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. Minnie Belle Robb Minnie Bell "Skip" Robb, 89, of Sykesville, formerly of Cooksville, died Sunday, November 21, 2004, at Fairhaven, Sykesville. Born April 30, 1915, in Mt. Hope, Va., she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Minnie E. Burdette Garrett. She was the wife of the late Charles Winfield Robb of Sykesville. She had been an organist at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Glenelg United Methodist Church, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and at many other places over the years. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Freedom Chapter #87 and a member of the Glenwood Garden Club. She was a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Surviving in addition to her husband are sons James Robert Asmann of Okems, Michigan and Charles M. Robb of Philadelphia, Pa.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Rd) Sykesville. Interment is in McKendree Cemetery. *****Dec. 21, 2004***** Charles Burdette Sr. Charles "Butch" Burdette, Sr., 64, of New Windsor, died on Friday December 10, 2004, at home. He was born March 26, 1940 in Bartonsville, Maryland, the son of the late Rodney Cleveland Burdette, Jr. and the late Laura Evelyn Virginia May Burdette. He was a glass mechanic for Burdette Glass Co. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter. Mr. Burdette is survived by his wife, Sharon Lee Poland Burdette; children, Charles R. Jr. and Diane Burdette of New Windsor, Virginia J. and Franklin Remsburg, Jr. of Point of Rocks, Md., Randy and Gina Burdette of Taneytown, and Shawn Burdette and Charles White of New Windsor; sisters Ann Stockman of Middletown, Md., Rebecca Barthel of Hagerstown and Linda Main of Libertytown; grandchildren Jesse, Lindsay, Franklin III, Ryan, Carmella, Jerry, Shatana and Laura and great grandchilfren Kyla and Cameron. He was predeceased by brothers, Benjamin Franklin Tinney and William Cleveland Burdette. Funeral service was held December 15, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., with the Rev. Rodney Cleveland Burdette officiating. Private Interment. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Westminster Union Bank, Winfield Branch, 1621 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 for the Charles "Butch" Burdette, Sr. Burial Fund. Arlene V. Elste Arlene Elste, 69, formerly of Sykesville, died Monday, December 6, 2004, at the Ruxton Manor Care Nursing Facility. Born February 10, 1935 in Maryland she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Day Dixon. She was the wife of the late George D. Elste. She had been a medical record technician at Springfield Hospital Center for many years. She was a member of Elders Baptist Church, Eldersburg. She is survived by a great-niece, Jessica Hallford Wisner of Montgomery Villlage, Md. She was predeceased by siblings Oscar, Thomas and Norman Dixon and Julia Hallford. A funeral service was held at noon Dec. 8 at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd. Sykesville. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park. Doris M. Frank Doris M. Frank, 82, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Thursday, December 9, 2004, at the Menorah Nursing Home in St. Petersburg. Born December 3, 1921, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Annie May Striev Litchfield. She was the wife of the late Clement Frank. She had work for Gould Electric. Surviving are daughters Linae Paulsen and Donna Dyson, both of Dade City, Florida. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. from Lake View Memorial Park, Liberty Rd., Sykesville. Arrangements are with Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Sandra Saffran Sandra Lee Saffran, 67 ,of Sykesville, died Friday, December 10, 2004, at Carroll Hospital Center. She was born January 28, 1937, in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Charles Bayliss and the late Kathryn Gertrude Shoemaker Bayliss. She was retired from Westinghouse. She was also a member of the Glen Burnie Moose. Surviving are saughter and son-in-law Cynthia Lee and David Kaminkow; and two grandchildren, Jessica Lee Kaminkow and Dylan Harris Kaminkow. She wa preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Mae Bayliss, and brothers Wayne Edward Bayliss and William Amos"Butch" Boyd. Memorial Services will take place Friday, December 17, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A, 1212 West Old Liberty Rd., Winfield. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784, or Century High School Band Boosters, 355 Ronsdale Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784. Richard Wheeler Mr. Richard Wheeler, 79, of Mount Airy, died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at his home. He is survived by his wife Betty Spohn Wheeler. Born on November 23, 1925, in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Edwin and Grace Morris Wheeler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the American Legion, Post 191, Mount Airy, and a member of the Masonic Warren Lodge #51. Mr. Wheeler was skilled as an electrician and draftsman, employed in the Silver Spring area. He was involved in the drafting of plans for the new Brown Memorial Church. He enjoyed collecting, restoring antique cars and constructing model train gardens. He was an avid Orioles fan. Surviving besides his wife are three daughters, Linda Darlene Harnel of Frederick, Nancy Diane DeHart and husband Donald of Hanover, Md., Janeece Jane Wilson and husband Keith of Mount Airy, 12 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Services were held at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy, on Sunday at 11:00 am with Dan Haines, Chaplain of the Mount Airy American Legion officiating. Interment is in Druid Ridge Cemetery. Anne Wilson, Anne Wilson, 81, of Sykesville died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at her home. Born March 17, 1923, in Glencraig, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Smith. She was the wife of the late Harold Wilson who died in 1953. She had been a nurses aide. She had resided at Village House, Sykesville. She enjoyed knitting, travel and spending time with family. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Susan Wilson of Silver Spring and Michael and Diane Wilson of Sykesville; nephew Alan Dodds of Ellicott City; niece Margaret Hollidge of Severna Park and grandchildren Colin, Shannon, Caitlin and Andrew Wilson. A funeral liturgy was held at Dec. 7 at the Old St. Joseph Catholic Church Sykesville. Interment is in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring. Contributions may be made to the American Brain Tumor Assoc., 2720 River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018 or to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157. Arrangements were made by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville David Wood David Curtis Wood, 76, of Hanover, Pa., died suddenly December 12, 2004, in Baltimore from natural causes. Born May 18, 1928, in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Reverend William Curtis Wood and the late Lucie Mai Siler. He was the husband of Annette M. McMahan Wood for 54 years. He was a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering, the class of 1949 and a member of the alumni council for the university. He retired from the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company in 1992 after working there 39 years. He held a Professional Engineer License from the state of Maryland and was a life member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Wood was active in his church at Glen Burnie Baptist, later Elders Baptist and most recently the First Baptist Church of Hanover; he served as a deacon for more than 50 years. He and his wife enjoyed traveling the world since his retirement. In 2002 they moved to Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters Sharon W. Schaeffer of Westminster, Mary Jane Hilden of O'Fallen, Illinois, and Lisa W. Snyder of Leesburg, Va..; son David C. Wood II of Westminster; brothers Charles Wood of Silver Spring, and Dean Wood of Salisbury; and 12 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, December 16, at Elders Baptist Church in Eldersburg, with the Rev. Jim Edmonson officiating. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Library Fund at Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA 17331; First Baptist Church of Hanover, 217 Fulton Street, Hanover, MD 17331; and/or Elders Baptist Church, 1216 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784. Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Winfield, MD www.burrier-queen.com *****Dec. 29, 2004***** Oda F. Asbury, Oda F. Asbury, 69, of Tazwell, Va., formerly of Sykesville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2004. Born May 4, 1936, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Kathleen Kriete. She was the wife of the late Dewey Carroll Asbury. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Dale and Helen Asbury of Woodstock, and Daryl and Debbie Asbury of Tazwell, Va.; daughters and sons-in- law Joyce and Ed Tierany of Randallstown and Lori and Don Schott of Towson; sisters Arlene Geppi, Rosalie Cerquettie, Beverly Griffith, Joan Latta ; brothers Dennis and Charles Kriete; grandchildren Christy and Wayne Miller, David Asbury, Mike Haines, Nickole Bange, Heather and Tom Weiss, and Chrissy and John Meadows and great-grandchildren Kevin Miller and Brittany and Allen Weiss. She was predeceased by brothers Jack and Buddy Kriete and sisters Nancy Phillips and Jeannie Matthews. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. Interment is in Meadowridge Memorial Park. George Galenao George Joseph Galeano, 57, of Woodbine, died on Friday December 17, 2004. He was born October 28, 1946, in Washington, D.C., the son of Olive Marie Miller Galeano and the late Charles Joseph Galeano. He was the husband of Catherine Ann Schneiders Galeano. Mr. Galeano was a service technican for MI Homes He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Survivors, besides his wife, include his children, Cynthia M. Galeano of Germantown, and Edward C. Galeano of Ft. Myers, Florida; sisters and brother-in- laws Cheryl and Robert Kemp of Potomac, Tina and Charles Miller of Damascus, Jennifer and John Ferguson of Olney, Mary Ali and Delair of Garrett Park, and Teresa and Robert Overly of Gaithersburg. Survivors also include brother Joseph and Susan Galeano of Silver Spring and sister-in-law and husband Susan and John Gartner of Longs, S.C. He is also survived by 30 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass was said on December 20, 2004, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Libertytown. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Galeano's name to the St. Peter the Apostle Building Fund, PO Box 278, Libertytown, MD 21762. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, Winfield. Ann Hinsche Ann Lasko Hinsche, 85, of Woodlawn died Saturday, December 18, 2004, at Golden Age Guest Home, Sykesville. She was born November 3, 1919, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late Paul and Efrozina Lasko. She worked as a cook for Woodlawn Pharmacy before retiring. She was a member of St. Andrews Orthodox Church in Baltimore and more recently a member of the Orthodox church of St. Matthew in Columbia. Surviving are son William and daughter-in-law Deborah Hinsche of Westminster, son and daughter-in-law Paul and Shirleen Hinsche of Westminster, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Sandy Hinsche of Mount Airy; sisters Effie Kolick of Woodlawn and Pauline Rachuba of Dundalk; grandchildren Dana Facius, Timothy and Adam Hinsche, Steve Alexander and Angela Stull; and great-grandchildren Luke and Meghan Hinsche, Reagan Facius and Zane Stull. She was preceded in death by sisters Mary Gaglagola and Helen Lasko. Funeral services were held December 20, at St. Andrews Orthodox Church in America, 2028 E. Lombard St. Baltimore. Interment is in St. Andrews Church Cemetery, Dundalk. Those desiring to make contributions may make those to the Orthodox Church of St. Matthew Building Fund, PO Box 2003, Columbia, MD 21045 -- www.burrier- queen.com. Arrangements were made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, Winfield. Helen Young Helen Young, 86, of Eldersburg died Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at the Golden Age Guest Home. Born May 30, 1918, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Arthur and Mamie Horan Bastin. She was the wife of the late Ralph William Young, Jr. She had been a teacher's aide. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Bud and Wanda Young of Baltimore; son Gary Young of Taylorsville and son and daughter-in-law Bill and Fran Young of Taneytown; sister Lucille Bowen of Westminster ; grandchildren Bill Young, Jr. and Kathy Young; step-grandchildren: Craig R. and Amber Pace and Kevin and Karen Pace; great-grandchildren James, Ryan and Jessica Young and step-great- granddaughter Megan Pace. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville. Interment is in Lake View Memorial Park. Allie Zeigler Allie Elizabeth Zeigler, 89, of Damascus, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at her home while being attended to by her family. She was born in Lewisdale, and received her education at the Purdum Schoolhouse, which is now known as Pleasant Grove Christian Church. She was the oldest member of the church and the ladies auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Charles of Frederick, William of Savanna, Georgia, Anne Mae of Gaithersburg, Evelyn Watson and husband Sylvester of Los Angeles, Joyce of Damascus, Frances of Frederick, John Michael of Mount Airy and Kathie Hackey-Dorsey of Germantown; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Mrs. Zeigler was preceded in death by her mother and father, William H. Dorsey and Evie May Dorsey-Hackey, step-father Frank Hackey, husband Charles T. (Joe) Zeigler, Sr., sister Frances Randolph, brother Ernest Hackey and daughter Nellie Zeigler. Christian Community Church in Damascus, Dorsey Christian Church in New London or Montgomery Hospice. Funeral services were held Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Damascus United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Olin L. Molesworth, P.A. Funeral Home, Damascus.