American Lung Association

On January 16, 2009, JOSEPHINE MARY "Hicks" HRANICKA, beloved wife of the late Edward F. Hranicka Sr., loving mother of Bonnie J. Metheny and her husband Brad and the late Edward F. Hranicka Jr. and George J. Hranicka, dear sister of Helen Stazack. Also survived by several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celerated at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Tuesday 10am. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home, of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave., Monday 3-5 and 7-9pm.

On October 30,2007, CHARLES WILLS BOWMAN; beloved husband of Josephine C. (nee Sciuto); devoted father of Charles J. Bowman, Pamela M. Allen and Christine M. Byrd; loving grandfather of Nick, Brooke, Rebecca, Emily, Andria and Olivia; loving great-grandfather of Noah. Funeral from the Lassahn Funeral Home, (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road, on Saturday at 10 A.M. Visiting Thursday and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland.

On June 17, 2007, GEORGIANNA FRIES (nee Kohl) beloved wife of the late Louis Frederick Fries, Jr., devoted mother of Dr. Louis F. Fries, III; sister of Drunette K. Main and the late Carolyn K. Gerhold and William F. Kohl, Jr; dear grandmother of Rachel F. Fries and Hannah L. Fries. A funeral service will be held Friday 11 A.M., in the Mausoleum Chapel of Dulaney Memorial Gardens. Entombment to follow in the mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, 11350 McCormick Road, EP1, Suite 600, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031.

Media have ignored Conaway's campaign for Baltimore mayorThis letter concerns the bias The Sun and television channels Channels 2, 11, 13 and 45 have shown in covering the race for mayor of Baltimore and the candidacy of Mary W. Conaway,register of wills,The local media's myopic view of the race started with the coverage of the Kweisi Mfume draft campaign, or non-campaign, which proclaimed him the front-runner and all -but-elected mayor.Then the media proclaimed Lawrence A. Bell III the mayoral front-runner, with the most money -- which is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

25 years ago: In the midst of debate over the rights of nonsmokers and smokers sharing the same breathing space, the American Lung Association has published a new pamphlet on the subject entitled "Second-hand Smoke." It summarizes some of the recent research which bears out the harmful health effects of secondhand smoke. -- the Community Reporter, Aug. 23, 1974.50 years ago: Teachers in Maryland for the school year 1947-48 received the third-highest average annual salary in the nation, said a study by the Council of State Governments.

Odenton resident Lynn Owen is planning a bicycle tour of the United States this summer to raise money for the American Lung Association.She will join more than 1,000 riders, including 29 from Maryland, from Monday to Aug. 1 in the GTE Big Ride Across America. Participants will bicycle 3,000 miles from Seattle, Wash., to Washington, D.C.Owen, a recruiter for the Navy, says she is doing what she expects from her recruits -- meeting challenges head-on. The Navy is giving her the time off to make the trip in exchange for her promise to contact recruits along the way and to help local recruiters at some stops.

Does it really pay to lure companies?I read with much interest Neal Peirce's column of May 5, "Corporate subsidies: Who really benefits?," and the fact that Ohio is launching a study on the subject.What is the net impact of these subsidies when it comes to air and water quality and public safety? Who pays for the new roads, sewers and additional school facilities? What of the community that such a corporation left behind; does it then need state aid?When asking about Maryland's Sunny Day Fund, we are told that it is necessary to be competitive.

As many as one in 12 hospitalizations and emergency room visits by Baltimore area residents with respiratory conditions have been blamed on smog, in a new study that quantifies for the first time the health impact of ozone pollution on Baltimore and a dozen other cities across the country.Largely because this region's ozone levels were so high, the Baltimore region ranked second -- just after Los Angeles -- in the percentage of cases linked to ozone. Released yesterday, the study estimated that locally, as many as 600 hospital admissions and nearly 2,000 emergency room visits during the summer of 1994 were caused by ground-level ozone.

Mount View Middle School and the Howard County school system received indoor air quality awards last week from the Maryland State Department of Education and the American Lung Association.The awards recognize "the relentless commitment and support for improving air quality in your schools," said Sharon Gibbs of the American Lung Association in presenting the awards to Mount View and the school system at the county school board meeting Thursday.The state identified the indoor air quality of schools as an important issue several years ago and has been assisting schools in managing indoor air since then, said Al Abend, an educational planner with the state.

Peter G. Angelos, the attorney who has made millions suing asbestos companies on behalf of factory workers and is taking on the tobacco industry, yesterday pledged $1 million for lung research in Maryland.The gift is the largest in the history of the American Lung Association of Maryland. It will go toward a $3 million endowment campaign to support research into preventing, curing and treating pulmonary diseases.In presenting a check for $350,000 as the first installment, Angelos said, "Every business, individual and professional has an obligation to give back to the community."

On November 2, 2009, Anita oy Relatives and friends may call at the STERLING ASHTON SCHWAB WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue (Exit 14 West off of Baltimore Beltway) on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 A.M. Entombment to immediately follow in Meadowridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza 1, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

On Saturday, October 31, 2009, Mrs. Catherine I. D Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, 20090 from 5-7:00 PM in HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, where a Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM in the Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in remembrance to the American Lung Association.

On September 22, 2009, Patricia Olive Masimore Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 P.M. at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Route 32 near Eldersburg. Interment in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza 1, Suite 600, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

On September 16, 2009, CHARLES HOWARD ANDREWS (BUD); beloved husband of Anna Andrews (nee Sica); devoted father of Barbara Andrews. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A memorial mass will be held at a later date and time. If desired, donations may be made to The American Lung Association.

On August 25, 2009, Grazia DiForte Visitation at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fullerton. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow immediately after the Mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association at the following address: In Honor of Grazia DiForte, American Lung Association of PA, 2121 City Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017

On August 25, 2009, Grazia DiForte Visitation at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fullerton. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow immediately after the Mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association at the following address: In Honor of Grazia DiForte, American Lung Association of PA, 2121 City Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017

On August 29, 2009, Florence Virginia Eigner A graveside service will be held 10:30 AM Monday at Parkwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Florence's name may be made to the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza I, Ste. 600, 11350 McCormick Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralchapel.com.

On August 23, 2009, ETTA LOUISE (nee Torbert) SHACKELFORD; beloved wife of the late Roland L. Shackelford, Sr.; devoted mother of Judith McGrow, Carol Willinghan, and the late Roland L. Shackelford, Jr.; loving grandmother of Kevin, Kim, Jesse, and Christopher, and several great grandchildren; sister of Olive Greider. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visiting from the Lassahn Funeral Home (Overlea), 7401 Belair Road on Thursday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Interment Moreland Memorial Park Cemetery.

On Friday, April 24, 2009, ETHEL SOUTHWICK, loving wife of the late Harlan V; also survived by numerous children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be schedule at a later date. Those who desire may make contributions to the American Lung Association. Interment private.

Peacefully on April 13, 2009, HOWARD "JIM" E. EASTON; loving husband of the late Claudia E. Easton, devoted father of Sandra Grimm and her husband Paul, Brenda Easton, Debra Montgomery and her husband Bill. Cherished "Popi" of Jennifer Grimm, Kristin Price, and Ashley Montgomery. Devoted great-grandfather of Kayla and Jeffrey. Survived by his sister Iola and his brother Kenneth. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and many loving family members and friends. Family and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9pm, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11am.