Elizabeth Ann Schlachte, 73, a 40 year resident of Arnold died on October 2, 2012 at her home.

She was born on January 29, 1939 in Bridgeport, CT, where she was raised, and attended St. Francis College in Loretto, PA.

Elizabeth was a real estate agent for Prudential Curruthers and most recently at Champion Realty. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl P. Schlachte.

She is survived by her three sons, Carl P. Schlachte of Pleasanton, CA, John P. Schlachte of Manteo, NC, and Paul T. Schlachte of Pine Mountain, CA; her daughter, Cindy A. Schlachte of Arnold, MD; one brother, Michael Lengel of Trumbull, CT; and ten grandchildren, Carl, Christian, Jacob, Peter, Jordan, Kylie, Shane, Ryan, Leann, and Tess.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM at St John Neumann 620 Bestgate Rd Annapolis, MD 21401 Interment will be private.

Gifts in memory of Betty Schlachte can be sent to the University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation (make checks payable to UMBF, Inc.) in support of the Maryland Parkinson’s Disease Center. Please send your check to: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Development Office, Attn: Patricia Bates, 100 North Greene Street, Suite 600, Baltimore, MD 21201. Alternatively, you can also make a memorial or honorary gift online through their website at: www.fundformedicine.org.

Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com