On December 1, 2009, Irene Catherine Gizinski, beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine Gizinski; loving sister of Stephen A. Gizinski and his wife Janet; dear aunt of Karen and Larry Tomcho, Jana and David Craig, and Stephen M. Gizinski. Also survived by many loving great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

A funeral Liturgy will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road ( at Echodale) on Friday 10AM. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday 6-9PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Maryland SPCA 3300 Falls Road Baltimore, MD 21211 or Defenders of Animal Rights, Inc. 14412 Old York Road Phoenix, MD 21131. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com