Born In Baltimore

Do you know that the driveway at President Andrew Jackson's Nashville home, Hermitage, is the shape of a guitar? Do you care? Of course not. Some other "fun facts": NASHVILLE Violence-prone citizens Tennessee's nickname, the "Volunteer State," comes from the War of 1812, when hundreds of volunteers - many more than the quota needed, many surely from Nashville - eagerly went off to war We're No. 7! In a 2007 U.S. News & World Report ranking of the 100 busiest airports, Nashville was named the seventh "least miserable" airport.

Elizabeth A. Hajek, a homemaker and former Violetville resident, died Friday from complications of pneumonia at Summit Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Catonsville. She was 87. The former Elizabeth Agatha Tribbe was born in Baltimore and raised on Wilkens Avenue. She attended St. Benedict's School until the eighth grade, when she left to work in a nearby book bindery. She was married in 1951 to Charles M. Hajek, a postal worker. He died in 1995. Mrs. Hajek was an enthusiastic duckpin bowler for many years, and she liked going to the movies.

Maxine M. Caltrider 94, of Westmoreland, NH and formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, died peacefully, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland following a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Baltimore, MD, October 1, 1912, the daughter of Harry and Anne Elizabeth (Barnes) Merritt. She resided in Baltimore most of her life, moving to Westmoreland in 1997. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sally Caltrider, grandchildren, James F. Caltrider, II and Annie Elizabeth Caltrider, all of West Chesterfield, NH, and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. DELORES ARLENE MLYNSKI, age 76, of Route #1, Box 180, Wallace, WV, passed away at 5:35 P.M., Tuesday, May 7, 2007, at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, WV, following a short illness. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on July 14, 1930, a daughter of the late John Abendschein and Eva Knolls Abendschein Gray. Her husband, Albert Michael Mlynski, Sr., whom she married in September 1953 preceded her in death. Surviving are, five sons, Gerald W. Mlynski, Wallace, WV, Albert M. Mlynski, jr., John V. Mlynski, Richard J. Mlynski all of Baltimore, MD, and Tony Mlynski, Linden, NC, one daughter, Veronica A. Wolferman, Baltimore, MD, and Naples, FL, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Shar?n Clark, a 45-year-old Prince George's County woman, took top honors at the Billie Holiday Vocal Competition yesterday. Clark, a professional singer who is a receptionist by day, impressed the judges with her rendition of "Secret Love" in the final round. The competition, now part of the Artscape festival, is a celebration of Holiday's life and music. "This is the emotion woman to me," said Clark, when asked what drew her to Holiday's singing. "I think she felt everything she sang.

Erma Armstrong, 89, retired postal workerErma Armstrong, a retired Postal Service employee, died of a heart ailment Sunday at Liberty Medical Center. She was 89 and lived in Forest Park.Born in Baltimore, the former Erma Groomes attended local schools and worked at the May Co. department store on Howard Street before joining the Postal Service in 1943. She was a clerk at the downtown post office at Calvert and Fayette streets and retired in 1970.She married her first husband, Ernest J. Connor, in 1925.

Bernard E. Eberwein, 81, Alex. Brown partnerBernard E. Eberwein, a retired limited partner at Alex. Brown & Sons investment bankers, died Wednesday of heart failure at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The Lutherville resident was 81.He joined Alex. Brown in 1934 and was a trader, manager of the firm's over-the-counter department, vice president and limited partner. He retired in 1986.Born in Baltimore, Mr. Eberwein lived near Clifton Park as a young man and graduated from Polytechnic Institute and the University of Baltimore.

Robert David Lettau Sr., 75, painter and carpenterRobert David Lettau Sr., a former painter, carpenter and pipe fitter for Remington Farms in Chestertown, died Friday of cancer at Christiana (Del.) Medical Center. He was 75 and lived in Sudlersville.Born and reared on Stony Creek in northern Anne Arundel County, he served briefly in the Army after graduating from vocational school in 1941. He retired from Remington Farms in 1985.He enjoyed crabbing, gardening and woodworking.Services were held yesterday in Chestertown.

Randall W. Barham, 81, Steelworker shop stewardRandall W. Barham, a retired steel worker, died Thursday of kidney disease at St. Agnes HealthCare. He was 81 and lived in West Baltimore.Mr. Barham worked at Bethlehem Steel Corp.'s Sparrows Point plant for more than 20 years and served as shop steward for Local 2610 of the United Steelworkers of America. He retired 25 years ago.He was born in Gatesville, N.C., and moved to Baltimore after graduating from high school.He was an avid fisherman, card player and traveler, and sang bass in the choirs at New Shiloh Baptist Church.

Sally Louise Capozzi, 67, department store workerSally Louise Capozzi, a church volunteer and former department store sales associate, died Sunday of cancer at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She was 67 and lived in Timonium.Born in Columbus, Ohio, the former Sally DeShetler was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy there.For 19 years, she worked in sales at Nordstrom's, Macy's, J. Briggs, and Dan Howard Maternity. In 1998, she photographed school class pictures for the Paul F. Galeone studio.

Finally, Baltimore gets a chance to look good on prime time TV - and it's on the most stylish and honored drama on television no less. It's the Baltimore of the 1960s, unfortunately, not Baltimore today. But nevertheless, Baltimore is featured prominently in the Aug. 16 premiere episode of Season 3 of AMC's Mad Men, last year's winner of the Emmy as the best drama on television. And what viewers will see of the city - from Haussner's restaurant to the Belvedere Hotel - makes Baltimore look like a first-rate East Coast urban center with good hotels, restaurants, night life and thriving businesses.

On June 13, 2009 ETHEL McCAMMON ZOELLNER, of Lakeland, FL, born in Baltimore, MD. Survived by her daughters, LaRue Zoellner and Kathy Barnhart, and her sister, Doris Schwabland. Arrangements private.

Elizabeth B. Green, a retired secretary and office manager, died May 4 of pneumonia at Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care. She was 83. Elizabeth Belknap was born in Baltimore and raised on Beechdale Road in Roland Park. She was a 1944 graduate of Garrison Forest School. Mrs. Green was employed as secretary and office manager for the Boy Scouts of America in Baltimore for 26 years. She retired in the early 1990s. She was an active communicant of St. David's Episcopal Church where she had been a member of the Altar Guild and choir mother for the Boys' Choir.

Born in Baltimore, MD on March 29, 1922, Mrs. Smith Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, MD. Interment to follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

Donald Russel Atwood, a retired hospital purchasing agent and former merchant marine officer, died of multiple organ failure Wednesday at the Blakehurst retirement community in Towson. He was 98. Mr. Atwood was born in Baltimore and raised near Druid Hill Park. He was a City College graduate. "During the Depression, he held many jobs, including being a Pinkerton detective," said his son, Theodore D. "Ted" Atwood of Roland Park, energy adviser to the Baltimore Department of Public Works.

Do you know that the driveway at President Andrew Jackson's Nashville home, Hermitage, is the shape of a guitar? Do you care? Of course not. Some other "fun facts": NASHVILLE Violence-prone citizens Tennessee's nickname, the "Volunteer State," comes from the War of 1812, when hundreds of volunteers - many more than the quota needed, many surely from Nashville - eagerly went off to war We're No. 7! In a 2007 U.S. News & World Report ranking of the 100 busiest airports, Nashville was named the seventh "least miserable" airport.

Michael James Cortezi, a World War II veteran and retired member of the Baltimore sheriff's department who had been assigned to the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse, died Thursday of complications from Alzheimer's disease at Lifespring Hampton Meadows, a Towson assisted-living facility. He was 86. Mr. Cortezi was born in Baltimore and raised on West 23rd Street. He attended Polytechnic Institute and later earned his General Educational Development certificate. Mr. Cortezi enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 and served with an anti-aircraft battery in the Pacific.

Since we ran our last quiz about Baltimore's literary heritage, readers Rick Connor and Sally Lemmon suggested creating a more contemporary version. So here it is, with the caveat that some questions stray from Baltimore but stay within the state's border. 1. This author's heroine, often accompanied by a pet greyhound, is an expert at solving the city's mysteries. After naming the author, get bonus points for naming the heroine and greyhound. 2. He got his start at The Sun, became a well-known commentator for The New York Times and wrote a touching memoir about growing up here.

Robert E. Kerney, a retired flavoring company executive and World War II veteran, died of pulmonary edema Nov. 15 at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Mays Chapel resident was 86. Mr. Kerney was born in Baltimore and raised near Lake Montebello. After graduating from City College in 1940, he worked at the Davidson Chemical Co. in Curtis Bay. He was inducted into the Army Air Corps in 1942 and later transferred to the Army Specialized Training Program at Indiana University. Mr. Kerney was later assigned as an infantryman with the 20th Armored Division, where he saw action in the European Theater.

On July 15, 2008, MATILDA B. FRISCH. Born in Baltimore on May 23, 1923. Daughter of the late Fred and Freda Frisch. She leaves her last surviving sibling Robert; nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend her grave site service Saturday, October 18, 2 P.M. at St. Michael's Lutheran Church 9534 Belair Road, Baltimore.