Lorraine Menges Columbia

LORRAINE MENGES COLUMBIA, age 78, of Bel Air, MD, died on February 19, 2006 at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late David Clyde and Margaret Klaiss Menges. She was a homemaker who lived in Harford County for 42 years. She loved poodles and enjoyed sewing and gardening.

Mrs. Columbia is survived by her husband of 52 years, Salvatore Joseph Columbia; one son, Samuel J. Columbia, and his wife, Dorinda Diane Columbia, of Delta, PA; three grandchildren, Crystal Diane Columbia of Delta, PA, Corey Elizabeth Pritt of Bel Air, MD and Tyler W. Pritt of Aberdeen, MD; and one great-grandchild, Noelle Alena Columbia of Delta, PA.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one daughter, Cheryl A. Pritt; and one sister, Peggy M. Woodyard.

Those who desire may contribute to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21211.