Chatham

On July 20, 2007, Irma Gartrell Lucas Geyer of Chatham, VA after a brief illness. Beloved mother of Marilyn L. Schmitz of Raleigh, NC, Jeannette L. Albanese of Bethesda, MD, and D.C. Lucas Jr. of Paola, KS. She is also survived by one brother, Carroll Gartrell of Kansas, four cherished grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Born in 1919 in Baltimore, she was a long time member of Catonsville United Methodist Church, an accomplished artist and private art teacher. Memorial services were held in Chatham, Va and Baltimore, MD, with internment at Loudon Park Cemetery in Baltimore.

POLICE LOG* Ellicott City: 3300 block of N. Chatham Road: A would-be auto thief fled when the vehicle's owner approached Thursday, police said.8600 block of Town and Country Boulevard: Someone tried to steal a 1992 Acura Integra Thursday, police said.Route 108/Old Montgomery Road: A white 1986 Mitsubishi four-door with Maryland tags YBY790 was reported stolen Wednesday, police said.

On July 15, 2006, ROBERT L.; beloved husband of Kathleen Miller. Friends may call at the CHATHAM-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Road, Friday after 12 noon to 8 P.M. The family will receive friends at New Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, 1725 Division Street, Saturday 10 A.M. Funeral Services will begin 10:30 A.M. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery.

On January 22, 2004, MICHAEL EARL HARBIN, devoted father of Michael and Joshua Harbin; step father of Ashley Hicks; loving son of Henry and Helen Harbin; dear brother of Harold Chatham, Charlotte Wilson, Mary Noonkester, and Joann Harbin. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cremation service private. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday at 12 noon at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, at Route 702 (Beltway exit 36)

Football Cowboys: Placed TE James Whalen on IR. Patriots: Waived WR Torrance Small. Signed LB Matt Chatham off practice squad. Hockey Devils: Assigned D Daryl Andrews, D Joel Dezainde, D Alex Johnstone, D Mikko Jokela, D Andre Lakos, D Lucas Nehrling, D Victor Uchevatov, LW Scott Cameron, LW Brett Clouthier, LW Jason Lehoux, LW Rob Skrlac, C Sylvain Cloutier, C Ted Drury and RW Carlyle Lewis to AHL Albany. Wild: Signed RW Kyle Wanvig.

Santa's visit to open holiday season at Chatham Station Chatham Station Shopping Center in Ellicott City will hold a Holiday Kick-off Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Santa will arrive by horse-drawn sleigh at 11 a.m.; people can wait to welcome him on the sidewalk in front of Kmart. He will be available for visits and pictures. A brass ensemble will provide holiday music. Frosty the Snowman and a giant Gingerbread Man will be at the shopping center to greet customers and pose for pictures.

The parts of the Christmas story, from the light of creation to the manger in Bethlehem, and from the origin of Santa Claus to the secret of the Christmas Angel, will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 410-465-2977.

On May 9, 2003, GODFREY A. HERDER, JR.; beloved husband of Peggy Herder; devoted father of John J. Herder, Peggy Jan Gladhill and the late Bill Herder; dear brother of Donald Herder. Also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grand children. A Memorial Service will be held 11 A.M., on June 6, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, 21043. Donations in his memory may be made to First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

On May 23, 2007, CHARLES EDWARD BAKER; beloved husband of Evelyn Baker; devoted father of Melanie (Robert) Faringer, Chip Baker and Nancy (Vince) Pugliese; loving grandfather of Michael Faringer, Ashley and Andrew Baker and Amanda, Andrea and Alyssa Pugliese; dear brother of Charlotte McAfee. A memorial service will be held Saturday 1 P.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.