Eloise A. Ball

ELOISE A. BALL, age 86, of Bel Air, MD, died on March 24, 2007, at her home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Elizabeth O’Neil Lutz. A former resident of South Park, PA, she owned and operated, along with her husband, Curry Cleaners. While living there, she attended Nativity Parish, where she was a member for 47 years. She was a current member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Bel Air. She was an avid bingo player and a wonderful seamstress. She was very active and loved swimming with her husband, and going on bus trips with friends and family.

Mrs. Ball is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph F. Ball Sr., of Bel Air, MD; two sons, Joseph F. Ball Jr,. of Pittsburgh, PA and Jay C. Ball of Bel Air, MD; one daughter, Eloise “Candy” Draksler of Bel Air, MD; one sister, Mary Alice Shirtzinger of Florida; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to John Hopkins Children’s Center, 100 N. Charles St., 1 Charles Center, Baltimore, MD 21201 or to the St. Margaret’s Parish Music Ministry, 141 Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21015.