Mary Rose Christman

Mary Rose Christman, age 91, of Bel Air, MD, died on August 17, 2011 at Lorien of Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Raymond and Irene Virginia Hofmann Martin and wife of the late Armand F. Christman Sr. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Bel Air, as well as the Harford County Homemakers Association.

Mrs. Christman is survived by her sons, Armand F. Christman Jr. of Phoenix, MD and Mark A. Christman of Lancaster, PA; daughters, Rose Marie I. Crone of MD, Elsie Mae Doxzen, Margaret R. Parr, and Esther C. Matrangola, all of Bel Air, MD; brother, John "Jack" Michael Martin of Elkridge, MD; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Paul and James Raymond Martin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.