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Lana Whalen
Lana Whalen died unexpectedly on April 5. The longtime Dundalk resident was 37.
Born and raised in Prince George's County, Ms. Whalen lived her adult life in the West Inverness and German Hill Road areas while working as a waitress and raising her three children with her partner, Peter Kluver, who described her as devoting all of her spare time to her family.
In addition to her sons, Shane Lauer, Jesse Trionfo and Austin Kluver, she is survived by her parents, Raymond and Donna Lauer of Bowie, a sister, Charlene, and brothers Eric, Robert and Charles.
A memorial service was conducted April 19 at Beall Funeral Home in Bowie.
Chester Simms
Former Edgemere resident Chester Simms died of a heart attack at Franklin Square Hospital on Feb. 21. He was 54.
Born in Portsmouth, Va., he moved to Baltimore with his family as a child and graduated from Baltimore City College high school. He spent most of his adult life in Edgemere, working at Bethlehem Steel for 34 years, and more recently lived in White Marsh with his wife of eight years, the former Madeline M. Carter.
He was described by loved ones as being serious at work but “the life of the party” in his free time.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Monica Wimbush, step-children Dawn Sexton and Edward Hager and brothers Alvin Daughtrey and Charles Daughtrey.
Mr. Simms was an organ and tissue donor. After his donations, a memorial service and cremation were conducted at Connelly Funeral Home on March 24.
Lawrence A. Schultz
Lawrence A. Schultz died April 4 of pneumonia at Franklin Square Hospital. He was 82.
Born in Baltimore, he was a lifelong resident of Fort Howard and worked for Bethlehem Steel for 43 years, retiring in 1985. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and crabbing.
He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Ellen Trembly, whom he married in 1946, sons Thomas Schultz and Robert Schultz, daughters Jeanne Mach and Judy Sadler, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
After services at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home, Mr. Schultz was buried April 7 at Holly Hills Memorial Gardens.
Carl D. Cotherman Sr.
Carl David Cotherman Sr. died in his sleep March 14 [2003] at age 84. A former 31-year resident of North Point Village, he moved to Okeechobee, Fla., in 1997.
Born in Nickleville, Pa., Mr. Cotherman graduated from Oil City High School. He married Virginia Hall in 1941.
A foreman in the tin mill at Bethlehem Steel when he retired in 1981, he had earlier worked as a concrete engineer.
He and his wife enjoyed traveling together and had visited 49 of the 50 states. His favorite vacation spots included the mountains of Pennsylvania and his shore home in Chincoteague, Va.
An avid fisherman and hunter, he passed on his skills to his children and grandchildren.
Predeceased by his wife of 55 years, he leaves behind children Carl D. Cotherman Jr., Beverly A. Anders, Audrey M. Hobbs and Paul W. Cotherman, 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and dear friend Stanley Macowski.
A daughter, Ella V. Kitzinger, also preceded him in death.
Services on March 19 at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home were followed by interment at Meadowridge Memorial Park.
Dorothy Eisenhuth
Services will be held Thursday, April 17 [2003], for longtime Ridgeway Road resident Dorothy Eisenhuth (nee Watson), who died April 13 at age 83.
The service begins 1 p.m. at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home, 7922 Wise Ave. Interment will follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park.
Mrs. Eisenhuth and her husband moved from Brownsville, Pa., to Ridgeway Road in 1939. They spent their free time at their vacation home in Taylor's Island, Md.
For many years, she took art, writing and literature classes at Dundalk Community College, where several of her poems were published in Chimeras, the school's literary magazine.
She had been a member of Ateaze Senior Center, and for the last several years attended Middle River Baptist Church.
Many years ago, she worked for the Department of Defense at Fort Holabird.
She is survived by children Terry Eisenhuth and Carol Basso, sister Arlouine Dudzak, brothers Walter and Herbert Watson, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was predeceased by husband Harold Eisenhuth, brothers Thomas and Ronald Watson and grandson Terry Eisenhuth Jr.
Visitation at the funeral home was scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Dorothy M. Eltringham
Homemaker Dorothy May Eltringham (nee Martin) died March 24 [2003] at her home in Logan Village. She was 78.
Mrs. Eltringham and her husband, Eugene Eltringham, lived in Watersedge and Eastfield before moving to Logan Village 35 years ago.
She was the "neighborhood mom" when her children were younger and allowed her home and yard to serve as gathering spots for her children and their friends.
In addition to her husband of 58 years, she is survived by sons George and Douglas Eltringham and daughters Dorothy Lee, Jeannie Bridges and Nancy Tucker, sister Betty Schunck, seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services were held March 27 at Bruzdzinski Funeral Home in Essex. Interment followed at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.
Hazel R. Groves
Former Dundalk homemaker Hazel R. Groves died March 29 [2003] at age 91.
Born 1912 in Bedford Valley, Pa., Mrs. Groves moved in 1989 to the Center Place Apartments, where she became active in ceramics and crafts clubs. She also became a member of the women's ministries group at Eastern Assembly of God.
In June 2002, she moved back to Pennsylvania to be closer to her family. She was a life member of Bedford Valley Assembly of God Church, where services were held April 1.
An expert quilter, for at least 40 years she made two quilts a year, one for her side of the family and one for her husband's. The quilts were auctioned off at annual family reunions in Bedford.
Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Groves, she is survived by five children Helen Glotfelty of Baltimore, Betty Sprouse of Waldorf, Gerald Groves of York, Gary Groves of Eldersburg and Rick Groves of Bedford, brother John Dermer, 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Glenn and Paul Groves, and an infant daughter, Heidi Ann, also predeceased her.
She was buried in Union Cemetery in Centerville, Pa.
Frieda I. Schwab
Longtime Dundalk resident Frieda I. Schwab (nee Kwiatkowski) of School Avenue died March 31 [2003] at age 79.
In addition to being a homemaker, she was an auxiliary member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.
She is survived by her husband of more than 54 years, John R. Schwab, son John R. Schwab, daughter Nancy J. Coleman, brother Felix Kwiatkowski and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by sisters Gertrude Shifflett, Lillian Rozga and Irene Barry.
Services on April 3 at Connelly Funeral Home of Essex were followed by interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Kenneth D. Sigler
Longtime Edgemere resident Kenneth Dean Sigler died at home March 20 [2003] after a long battle with cancer. He was 59.
A member of Teamsters Local 570, he drove for the Pepsi-Cola Co. for the past 16 years and had earlier worked for Armco Steel.
He served in Germany during his eight years of service in the U.S. Army.
He had a love for family, motorcycles, working on his home and visiting Lancaster, Pa. He also enjoyed hunting with his son, brothers and good friend Mike Roarke.
Passionate about his faith, he was a member of Freedom Baptist Church, where services on March 24 were conducted by a longtime family friend, the Rev. Earl Shiflett.
He leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Glenda (nee Baer), daughters Rhonda May and Jo Lynn Sigler, son Kenny Sigler Jr., sisters Audre Manko and Ruth Ann Roggio, brother Jeffrey Sigler, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by parents Harry and Audre Sigler, brothers Harry, Jack and John Sigler and sister Betty Becker.
He was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Frederick P. Streb
Millers Island resident Frederick Paul "Freddie" Streb, a retired sheet metal worker for E.W. Schultz and Sons, died March 19 [2003] at age 91.
A former soccer player and bowler, Mr. Streb lived in Highlandtown for many years before moving to Millers Island about 14 years ago.
His daughter, Shirley Streb Abbott, said "He found contentment in Millers Island, calling it 'his little Wildwood by the sea' and smiling every time he said those words."
She also said, "He was a good teacher, though not a scholar, and he knew more about life than most."
Mr. Streb is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Rund, two other daughters, Joan C. Davis and Kathleen P. Kirkpatrick, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred Mary Streb (nee Buck). A Catholic prayer service was held March 22 at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Eva M. Baine
Liberty Parkway resident Eva M. Baine, 86, died May 11 [2003] at Lorien Nursing Home in Baltimore.
The former Eva Schuler, who was born and raised in Rosedale, lived in Maine before she and her husband, Harvey J. Baine, settled in Philadelphia, where she worked as a bank teller for 34 years. They moved to Dundalk after she retired in 1980.
She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, where Monsignor Thomas E. Tewes celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on May 14. Interment followed at St. Joseph Fullerton Catholic Church Cemetery.
Predeceased in 1983 by her husband, Harvey J. Baine, she is survived by sister C. Dorothy Whitten of Dundalk. Another sister, Virginia M. Limmer, also predeceased her.
She also leaves behind dear friends Jo Anne Via and Ruben Brokke, both of Dundalk.
Evelyn I. Hilte
Graveside services will be held Monday, June 2 [2003], for former Edgemere resident Evelyn Ida Hilte, 84, who died April 15 in Chambersburg, Pa.
The service begins 1 p.m. at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
The former Evelyn Smith, who grew up in Edgemere and lived in Baltimore for many years, moved to Pennsylvania about 10 years ago. She was an active member of a VFW ladies auxiliary in Chambersburg.
Predeceased by her husband, Joseph Hilte, she is survived by sons Robert and Lester Wetzel Jr., daughters Patricia Koski and Cora Lee Bergenbach, 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A son, Thomas Wetzel, and two daughters, Sherry Deickman and Delores Hass, also predeceased her.
Lorraine E. Johnson
Wills Road resident Lorraine Elizabeth Johnson, 19, died in a two-vehicle accident May 15 [2003] in Essex.
Miss Johnson grew up in Parkville and attended Parkville High School, where she was a member of the student choir and a recipient of the school's citizenship award.
A natural performer, she studied tap, ballet and jazz dancing for many years. She was only 8 or 9 years old when she competed in a beauty pageant to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
A carefree spirit with a great love for babies and children, she was an extremely outgoing person with countless friends, including Bryan and Bobbi Jo Sullivan of Parkville, who have established a Web site in her memory.
She is survived by parents John J. Shinaberry of Dundalk and Donna M. Bullick of Parkville, stepmother Renay Pasquale Shinaberry, stepfather Robert W. Bullick, grandmothers Betty Harris and Mary Rose Shinaberry, half-sister Sheena Marie Longest, half-brother Brian S. Lord, stepsister and best friend Rachael Olsen, stepbrother Christos Christou Jr. and many other family members.
Services were held May 19 at Evans Funeral Chapel in Parkville. Interment followed at Parkwood Cemetery.
Paul L. Safchuck
Woodrow Avenue resident Paul Logan Safchuck, president of the White Lung Association, died of asbestosis May 21 [2003] at age 90.
Exposed to asbestos during his 40-year career with Bethlehem Steel, he was diagnosed with asbestosis, also known as white lung disease, soon after he retired in 1975.
In 1982, the same year he joined the national WLA, he became president of the newly established Dundalk chapter. He was elected national treasurer in 1983, then national president in 1984, a post he held until his death.
"He put his life on hold to help other people. He lived, breathed and died white lung. He was one in a million," said son Victor, a Dundalk Chapter board member who also has asbestosis.
Born in Long Island, N.Y., Paul Safchuck was raised in Slickville, Pa., where his father, a Bethlehem Steel coal miner, died of black lung disease. He moved to Baltimore in the late 1930s, married Deermeedia Munshower in 1940 and moved to Woodrow Avenue in 1947.
With a civic conscientiousness that spanned his lifetime, he received many commendations for his volunteer work, including the Governor's Annual Volunteer Service Award in 2000 for his dedication to victims of asbestosis. He and his wife, both longtime advocates for children, took in countless foster children and earned a Governor's Citation in 1963 for "fostering homeless children of Maryland." He also was awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste in 1986 for his successful efforts in helping to close Norris Landfill.
In his earlier years, Mr. Safchuck, a devoted family man and an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed family camping trips. He had looked forward to traveling in his retirement years.
Instead, he awoke at daybreak and spent his days working to educate the public about the hazards of asbestos, protecting children from asbestos exposure and advocating for asbestosis victims before state and national governmental bodies.
Predeceased in October by his wife of 62 years, he is survived by two other children, James Heatley Safchuck and Darleen Phillips, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind brothers Dan, Walter and Lloyd Safchuck and sisters Ann Rice and Florence Yatchishen.
Services were held May 24 at Connelly Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in his memory to White Lung Association, P.O. Box 1483, Baltimore, MD 21203.
