Anna Maria ''Marianne'' Mang

Anna Maria "Marianne" Mang, age 83, of Forest Hill, MD, died on July 29, 2011 in her home. Born in Burghausen, Bavaria, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Alfons and Anna Bauer. She attended teacher's college in her native Germany, before immigrating to the U.S. in 1957, after which, she became a dedicated homemaker. She was active as a Cub Scout den mother and enjoyed accompanying the school children on field trips and special events. She loved gardening, her flowers, baking, cooking, and raising dogs and her adopted cat. She played several string instruments. She took many trips back to Germany to visit family, and especially enjoyed time spent in the mountains.

Mrs. Mang is survived by her husband of 57 years, Hubert Mang of Forest Hill, MD; son, Robert Mang and his wife, Colleen of WV and Steven Mang and his wife, Kristen, of Forest Hill, MD; daughter, Iris Kuehnhold of Germany; brother, Sigfried Freudelsberger of Germany; and grandchildren, Clayton Mang of Atlanta, GA, Justin Mang of WV, Carolyn and Katherine Mang, both of Forest Hill, MD, and Peter and Andreas Kuehnhold, both of Germany.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Stella Maris Hospice Care Program, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093.