Daniel L. Hill
Daniel L. Hill, 43, a 1974 graduate of Patapsco High School, died Feb. 3, 2000 at Manor Care Nursing Center.
A former Kavanagh Road resident, Mr. Hill became a quadraplegic in a diving accident when he was 19.
He enjoyed painting, computers, the Beatles and nature.
He loved animals and had a pet African gray parrot.
He is survived by daughter Jennifer A. Harrison, mother Betty J. Hill, brothers John R. and Steven M. Hill and two grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his father, Clarence Hill.
Services were held Feb. 5 at Schimunek Funeral Home followed by entombment at Holly Hill Memorial Garden.
Vere A. Koski
Former Sparrows Point resident Vere Andrew Koski, 61, died Feb. 2, 2000 in a Minneapolis VA hospital.
Mr. Koski, a U.S. Navy veteran, retired from Bethlehem Steel after 30 years of service as an electronics repairman.
He moved to Huron, S.D., about eight years ago.
He enjoyed sports, camping and traveling with his children. His 28-year marriage to Mary Holt Koski ended in divorce.
Survivors are his wife of eight years, Ruth Elbon Koski, and children Mark A. Koski of Glen Rock, Pa., Robert A. Koski of Bel Air, Gwendolyn J. Corsa of Middle River, Hazel M. Mellett of Fredericksburg, Va., and Judith A. Aburn of Hanover, Pa. Other survivors are brothers Arden, Neil and Alexander Koski, sisters Myrta Carpenter, Alma Dyson, Anna Mae Bierman, Lila Lanning and Donna Thompson and eleven grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother Samuel Koski.
He was buried Feb. 8 at Bel Air Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
George J. Lawrence
Edgemere resident George Joseph Lawrence, 42, died Jan. 31, 2000 at Deaton Home and Hospital in Baltimore after a long illness.
Mr. Lawrence was a member of Edgemere Free Methodist Church and worked as a painter. He was known as a kind and generous man.
He is survived by aunt Brenda Gasker and grandmother Lorena Young of Edgemere and many other family members.
Myrtle F. March
Services were held Jan. 8 in Salisbury for former Yorkway resident Myrtle F. “Dottie” March, 56, who died at home Jan. 5, 2000 after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Delmar, Md., on July 14, 1943, she worked as a nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital before moving to Willards, Md., where she was an executive housekeeper at Phillip’s Beach Plaza Hotel for five years.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, John M. March, children John Short, Charmaine Trader and Charlene Gordon, all of Baltimore, and Buddy Short of Salisbury, sisters Gladys Simmons of Delmar and Darlene Kolhoff and Ida Robbins of Whites-ville, brothers Russell Wells of Laurel and Tommy Wells of Willards and eight grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willards Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 38, Willards, MD 21814, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.
William W. McLaughlin
William W. McLaughlin, 81, died Feb. 1, 2000 after a long battle with chronic pulmonary disease and many recent hospitalizations due to heart problems.
Mr. McLaughlin was a member of Patapsco Masonic Lodge 183, St. John’s Royal Arch, Monumental Chapter 3 and a Past Royal Patron of the Order of the Amaranth.
A member of Dundalk American Legion Post 38, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
He also belonged to Dundalk Lodge 1228 Loyal Order of Moose and the St. Helena Old Timers Club.
An avid fisherman and hunter for many years, he enjoyed the fields and streams of Pennsylvania and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
At one time, he led Boy Scouts of America’s Explorer Post 314 and spent much time teaching fishing skills. He also coached a softball team for several seasons.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Alberta (nee Dietrich), son M. Stark McLaughlin, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Another son, Wayne, predeceased him.
The Rev. Joseph Skillman conducted a memorial service Feb. 6 at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church.
Clifford L. Meisenhalder
U.S. Navy veteran Clifford Lane Meisenhalder, a Dunmanway resident since 1948, died of cancer Feb. 6, 2000 at Fort Howard VA Hospital. He was 74.
Mr. Meisenhalder was extremely proud to have served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, when he was stationed aboard the USS O’Bannon as a machinist’s mate.
His many decorations included the Presidential Unit Citation, American Area and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medals, the Philippine Liberation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
He worked at Bethlehem Steel for about six years before becoming bartender and manager for Dundalk Moose Lodge 1228, where he was a member for 50 years.
He belonged to the O’Bannon Shipmates Association and was a member of Dundalk American Legion Post 38.
Football and woodworking were among his many interests.
In addition to his wife of 53 years, Lilah (nee Albery), he is survived by son Clifford R. Meisenhalder, daughter Linda Cash, brother Raymond Meisenhalder and one grandson.
Dundalk Moose members conducted ritual services Feb. 10 at Bradley-Ashton-Matthews Funeral Home.
Mario Molinaro
Longtime St. Helena resident Mario Molinaro, 77, died of a cerebral aneurysm Feb. 4, 2000 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Born in Fagaro, Italy, Mr. Molinaro served in the Italian Army during World War II and spent two years in a German concentration camp. In 1948, he came to Baltimore, where he met and married the former Cecilia Dolci.
After working as a bricklayer for Bethlehem Steel for more than 20 years, he started his own business, Mario Molinaro Contractors.
He was a member of St. Rita Church.
He attended art classes at CCBC Dundalk, where he studied oil painting and sculpture.
“Even though his eyesight had declined over the years, he produced about 40 remarkably detailed landscapes and portraits, including one of his father that he painted from an old and extremely worn photograph,” said his daughter, Rosemarie Loiacano of Matthews, N.C.
He swam 40 laps every day at the college and walked five to eight miles every day.
Other survivors are son John Molinaro of Fallston and four grandchildren. His wife of almost 49 years died Feb. 26, 1998. He also was predeceased by one brother and one sister in Italy.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 8 at St. Rita Church, where he was a longtime member. Entombment followed at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Doreen E. Osborne
Former Dundalk resident Doreen Elenor Osborne, 68, died of cancer Feb. 3, 2000 at Stella Maris Hospice.
A native of Ontario, Canada, she moved to Dundalk in the 1950s. She moved to Canton about nine years ago. She was an accomplished artist who studied at Dundalk Community College and the Maryland Institute, College of Art. She was an active member of the Art Gallery of Fells Point, where her work, including oil paintings and hand-painted glassware, were regularly exhibited. She and her daughter recently started their own business, Osborne Fine Arts.
She loved and studied the Greek language, provided interpreter and translation services and volunteered for the International Visitors Center in Baltimore.
She is survived by son Dorman C. Osborne of Dundalk, daughter Charlene E. Osborne of Phoenix, Md., and brothers Jim and Fred Weaver.
The family plans to hold a memorial service in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins Home Hospice, 2400 Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD 21224.
