Donna Lynn Wirtanen

Donna Lynn Wirtanen of Bel Air died Tuesday, July 26 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She was 61. Born in Baltimore she was the daughter of Maryann (Rudisill) Phillips of Bel Air and the late Alvin A. Phillips. Mrs. Wirtanen retired as manager of Crickets Hallmark in Aberdeen. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. Her greatest joy was her family and the love she had for her pet dogs. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband, Rev. G. Neale Wirtanen, with whom she would have celebrated 41 years on August 2; daughters, Kyra L. Wirtanen of Aberdeen and Kristina "Tina" L. Harvey of Red Lion, PA, and grandchildren, Skylar and Zackary Harvey also of Red Lion, PA. She was predeceased by her brother David A. Phillips who died in 2009. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 1 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 201 Mt. Royal Ave., Aberdeen, MD from 12-1pm with services conducted by Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane to begin at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to either St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mortgage Fund or to the Humane Society of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001