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Retha Dilbert Obituary
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Retha Mae Dilbert, age 97, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 26, 2026, after a life well lived. Ms. Dilbert was born in Sumter, South Carolina on December 22, 1928. She had been employed as a nurse prior to retirement. She will be missed by her family.
Family and friends will honor Retha's life on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the St. Matthew's New Life United Medodist Church, 416 E. 23rd Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21234. The wake bign at 10:00 am and the homegoing service to follow beginning at 10:30 am.
The burial will follow the services in Arbutus Memorial Park.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
27
Service
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
St. Matthew's New Life United Methodist Church
416 E 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD
Send FlowersMar
27
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
St. Matthew's New Life United Methodist Church
416 E 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD
Send FlowersMar
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