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On May 14, 2005 HOWARD E. for 68 years the beloved husband of Grace V. Hipsley (nee Ebelein); devoted father of Carole Ann Hartman. A Graveside Service will be held at the St. John's Cemetery, Ellicott City, MD on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Arrangements by WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC. 410-744-8600. In lieu of flowers family request donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Baltimore Chapter, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093-5142.

They may be elderly, frail and dealing with debilitating memory loss, but a lively beat, noisy maracas and an enthusiastic instructor can get them dancing. Deb Shavitz, a Zumba instructor who offers residents at Sunrise at Pikesville a free class each week, is convinced that music can jog the memory. "Music transcends everything," she said. "I don't care what the doctors say. Part of that individual still gets the music and I see the sparkle in their expression. " Residents at the assisted living home may not remember her name, but they know she is the "exercise lady," who brings them a routine steeped in the fast-paced Zumba dance genre, rooted in South America and growing in popularity across the U.S. The 58-year-old exercise lady is choreographing her third annual Zumbathon fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association Sunday, Nov. 4. She hopes to raise $10,000 for research into the disease that is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and one that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.

Alzheimer's Association The Marriott Waterfront Hotel ballroom offered a flash from the past at "Memory Ball 2003." This year the Alzheimer's Association shindig focused on the early 1960's. Life-size cutouts of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Elvis Presley stood guard at the ballroom doors. Inside, 250 guests were serenaded by the Party Dolls, a retro rock 'n' roll band featuring a trio of beehived girl singers. Each dinner table featured what, at first glance, looked like an ice-cream sundae.

The Alzheimer's Association invites the community to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Harford County Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, Oct. 6, (rain or shine) at the Bel Air Equestrian Center at 608 N. Tollgate Road in Bel Air. Hosted by the Greater Maryland Chapter, the annual event will raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease, which is a growing epidemic and is the sixth leading cause of death. Registration starts at 9 a.m., when participants can enjoy light refreshments, live music and entertainment for the whole family, including a children's play area and face painting.

'Doonesbury' cartoon told the painful story of Alzheimer's 0) diseaseWe have lost another precious life to Alzheimer's disease. This time, it was Lacey Davenport, a beloved, fictional character from the "Doonesbury" comic strip. Unfortunately, Alzheimer's disease is not fiction. It's a very real and devastating disease that 4 million Americans and their families face today.The Alzheimer's Association of Central Maryland would like to thank Garry Trudeau for writing this important and poignant story line about Alzheimer's and The Sun for publishing it.By openly discussing wandering and other health and behavioral problems caused by Alzheimer's, they have helped educate people about the challenges that are faced daily by individuals ,, with the disease, their caregivers and families.

On February 12, 2006, THELMAELIZABETH WEEMS, beloved wife of the late Walter W. Weems, Sr. She is survived by children Carol Ann Motto and her husband Dominic, Nancy Weems and Walt Weems, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, brothers Charles Mc Connville and Donald Mc Connville and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 15th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WTIZKE FUNERAL HOME CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave. (1 mile west of Beltway exit 14)

On Monday, June 9, 2003, ELSIE PAULINE DIMITRESCU, age 81, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Cockeysville, MD, beloved wife of 52 years of George Dimitrescu; devoted mother of Carolyn White, and her husband Joseph; and cherished grandmother of Connor and Carly White, all of Jupiter, FL. Memorial services were held in Florida. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or the Alzheimer's Association.

On November 4, 2003, BLANCHE M. (nee Euler), beloved wife of Henry Green and devoted mother of Christine MacDonald and Robert Urban. Dear grandmother of Alex and Cara Urban, Michael and Matthew MacDonald, Jamie and Jason GrimmA Memorial gathering will be held at the Candle Light Inn, 1835 Frederick Rd. on Saturday, November 8 at 11:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers family request donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Baltimore Chapter, 1850 York Rd., Suite...

On February 1, 2004; MARGARET G. GORSUCH (nee Gill); beloved wife of the late Louis Berry Gorsuch; devoted mother of Richard L. Gorsuch and Marjorie G. Rock; dear grandmother of Stephen, Brian, Richard Gorsuch Jr. and Jennifer Bollinger. Also survived by seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Rd., (beltway exit 26A), on Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Graveside service will be held at the Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens on Wednesday at 11 AM. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in her name to The Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, Md., 21093.

PHILADELPHIA -- Many people can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by losing weight, eating healthy foods, and staying mentally and physically active, researchers told an international conference yesterday. New studies in the United States and Scandinavia have strengthened earlier research that identified a healthy lifestyle as a path to a healthy mind. Many of the suggested activities are also recommended for the prevention of heart disease and stroke, raising the possibility that the conditions have common origins.

The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Ball has drawn nine highly competitive dance couples, four well-known judges, including Maryland's first lady, and nearly 700 guests. But the star of the evening will likely be the ball honoree, Sylvia Mackey, a woman who has worked tirelessly for the association and its families. Mackey lost her husband, John Mackey , a Baltimore Colts tight end and first president of the NFL players union, last summer. He waged a long battle with frontal temporal dementia, a debilitating illness with many of the same characteristics as Alzheimer's.

When Jessica Hill was in preschool, her grandmother would pick her up every day after school. On Fridays, they would go to the mall and see a movie. Now a junior at Dulaney High School, 16-year-old Jessica still spends time with her grandmother, Betty Kessler, 77, often sharing pizza and playing cards. "She loves pizza, and she loves to play cards," said Jessica, a Lutherville resident. "She loved to play Gin Rummy. Now we play War or Go Fish with guidance. " Hill's grandmother was diagnosed with vascular dementia about seven years ago and her memory has steadily diminished.

My mother's life has not been an easy one. At the age of 42, she was widowed with four teenage children after my father died suddenly. She worked three jobs so we could get to where we are today. Her life was not glamorous. She scrubbed other people's floors and waited tables. To me, she looked beautiful, despite of, or maybe because of, the strength I saw in her sweaty brow and bucket of cleaning supplies. She volunteered at my elementary school and taught our class about art. She was my Girl Scout leader.

The Alzheimer's Association, a nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through supporting research and to enhance care and support for sufferers, their families and caregivers, is seeking volunteers to lead support groups once a month. Training will be provided. Call 410-561-9099, e-mail jose.jimenez@alz.org or go to alz.org/maryland.

On January 12, 2010, Catherine J. Spinella A Liturgy Service will be held at the Stella Maris Chapel in Timonium at 11:00 A.M. on Friday. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements entrusted to Maryland Cremation Services.

On December 19, 2009, in Rockville, MD, HELEN R. TURNER wife of the late Thomas K. Turner, Sr. She is survived by sons, Thomas K. Turner, Jr., and his wife Carole and Stephen J. Turner and his wife Margaret. Also surviving are five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16420 South Westland Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice.

., 84, born in Baltimore, MD, passed away on November 29, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. Beloved husband of Anne D. Greenwood; father, grandfather and great grandfather of William F. Greenwood III (Rita), Dee Greenwood (Abel), Damian Greenwood (Sharon), William F. Greenwood IV. (Traci and great grandson, Logan), Wesley, Anna, Christopher and Sarah. He is survived by his brother James E. Greenwood, Baltimore, MD. He is preceded in death by his brother the late Burton E. Greenwood, Sr.. He graduated high school, class of 1943 from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University Class of 1952.

Nancy P. Eves Family members and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, INC. 1328 Sulphur Spring Road Arbutus, MD 21227 on Tuesday from 6 to 9 P.M. where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment to immediately follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. By those who wish to contribute in her name donations may be directed to either the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ, 07834 or Hildale Park Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 85 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.