On August 21, 2011 Mary Winifred Raphel (nee Howeth); beloved wife of the late Amedee Alexis Raphel, Jr.; devoted mother of Amedee A. Raphel, III., and David C. Raphel; dear sister of Harry Howeth, Jr. and Isabel McGinness; grandmother of Danielle Mummert, Adrienne Millender-Mather and Claire Alexis Raphel; great grandmother Lilli Joanne Millender, Liam Jameson Mather and Marissa Jeune Mummert.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26) on Wednesday 11 until 12noon at which time a funeral service will be held. Interment St. Stephens Bradshaw Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice 11311 McCormick Rd. Suite 350 Hunt Valley, MD. 21031.