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Shirley Via Obituary

On June 11, 2002, SHIRLEY RUMSEY VIA, beloved wife of John Randolph Via, devoted mother of Kay Powell, Pam Gazenski and Linda Peter, loving sister of Rushford Rookie Fleshman and the late Jack Rumsey, adored grandmother of John, Alex, Ashley, Kimberly, Sean and Russell, loving aunt of Robin, Mollie and Rush. Also survived by life long friend Reva Bryant and a host of other friends. Friends may call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF COLUMBIA, 5555 Twin Knolls Rd (first exit off Rt 175 & Thunderhill Roads) on Saturday from 5 to 7 P.M. Services and Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Howard Educators Association of Retired Teachers. Please make checks payable to H.E.A.R.T. Scholarship Fund, c/o Mrs. Leah Farmer, 2229 Bear Den Rd, Frederick, MD 21701.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2002.

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