On August 11, 2012, Charlotte V. (nee Rittase), beloved wife of George J. Gaecklein, Sr. and the late John W. Ricks, Sr., loving mother of John William Ricks, Jr., Donald Lee Ricks and Carolyn Virginia Keister, sister of the late Dorothy Freeze. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and preceded in death by her grandson Jeffrey W. Ricks.

Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) Wednesday 10-11 AM the funeral hour. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division 8219 Town Center Drive Baltimore MD 21236