American Lung Association

They dined on salmon en croute, blackened tenderloin and assorted salsas. They placed their bids on items ranging from sports memorabilia to vacation trips for two at silent and live auctions, danced to the beat of maracas, celebrated Cinco de Mayo, applauded this year's Breath of Life Award recipient Cal Ripken Jr. and raised about $125,000 for the Lung Association's "Sesame Street A is for Asthma," a program for preschool children with asthma. Close to 400 guests attended the annual celebration and cheered as Billy Ripken accepted the award on his brother's behalf at the American Lung Association of Maryland's Breath of Life Celebration.

Editor: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, approximately 160,340 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer, accounting for 28 percent of all cancer deaths. That is why there is an entire month dedicated to this disease, raising awareness and increasing research to help put an end to it. People like to think that lung cancer is a self-inflicted disease from smoking. The truth is that radon, second-hand smoke and air pollution all can cause lung cancer.

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.

On November 18, 2009; Raymond A. Sigwart, Jr Relatives and friends may call at the STERLING ASHTON SCHWAB WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., on Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and Sunday from 2 to 6 P.M. A graveside service will be held Monday, 11 A.M., at New Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the American Lung Association.

On July 22, 2006, KATHERINE C. GRIFFIN. Contributions address correction. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, 11350 Mc Cormick Road, Suite 600, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031.

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 April 22, 2005, PATRICIA L.W. KITZMILLER, of Towson, MD, daughter of the late Edwin F. Wright and Rose Lee Seims Wright. She is survived by friends and neighbors and "The Alley Kids". Services are private. Contributions to the American Lung Association or Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd., Timonium, MD 21093.

On November 24, 2006, Irene T. (Steele) James, Funeral Mass to be held Monday, November 27, at Church of the Resurrection, Paulskirk Drive and Chatham Road, Ellicott City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association, at www.lungusa.org.

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.

Joseph B. Munroe There will be a private family gathering only. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to : The American Lung Association Of Maryland E.P.# 1 11350 McCormack Rd. Suite 600 Hunt Valley, Md 21131

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 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 July 6, 2006, PEPA FLACHIER beloved wife of deceased Juan; devoted mother of Jean-Paul Flachier. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday, July 12th at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association.

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.