Dundalk Avenue

Baltimore County police on Sunday identified Elisie Laura Green, 83, as the pedestrian victim of a fatal car crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Dundalk. Green, who lived on the 100 block of Center Place, was crossing from the west curb to the east curb of Dundalk Avenue, near the intersection with Baltimore Avenue, at about 5 p.m. when she was struck by a gold 1999 Saturn traveling northbound, police said. She was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

Shirley Gregory of Dundalk takes pride in her home, but unwelcome visitors have sometimes thwarted efforts to keep her yard tidy. When she and her husband had a brick patio laid, it wasn't long until the bricks were caving into the ground. Rats had burrowed in a nearby yard and dug tunnels into Gregory's property. "I was, like, shocked - that's what a rat did," said Gregory, president of the St. Helena Community Association. "Well, more than one rat. Quite a few rats. " Gregory was one of more than 100 people who turned out Saturday morning for a community cleanup.

On January 23, 2010, ANNA ANGELA; beloved wife of the late Carroll Podles; devoted mother of Dennis Podles and the late Carroll Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services W. Dabrowski Chojnacki Funeral Homes, P.A., 1005 Dundalk Avenue, Wednesday 9 AM. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 4 to 8.

Baltimore County police on Sunday identified Elisie Laura Green, 83, as the pedestrian victim of a fatal car crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Dundalk. Green, who lived on the 100 block of Center Place, was crossing from the west curb to the east curb of Dundalk Avenue, near the intersection with Baltimore Avenue, at about 5 p.m. when she was struck by a gold 1999 Saturn traveling northbound, police said. She was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

On January 19, 2010, Wilma ee A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. at the Bradley-Ashton Funeral Home, P.A., 2134 Willow Spring Road at Dundalk Avenue. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Care Center, 415 South Market Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078.

On December 16, 2009 WALTER R. GMUREK beloved husband of the late Anita L. Gmurek (nee Waddell) devoted father of Walter C. and Keith L. Gmurek, grandfather of Shawn Gmurek, son of the late Walter L. and Helen Gmurek. Visitation at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Sunday from 2 to 4 and and 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral Service on Monday at 1:00 P.M. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

On December 28, 2004, LEONARD C. JR.; beloved husband of Anita L. Lugenbeel (nee Burris); dear son of the late Leonard and Mary Lugenbeel; stepfather of Sherry and Nancy; grandfather of Ginny, Anita, Vernon, Sean, Jeanette, Brandon, Gordon Jr., and Faith; loving brother of Billy, Janet, Mike, Rosemary, Margaret, Bonnie, Carl, Tony and the late Timmy. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue , on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services and Interment private.

On October 29, 2009, MARGARET V. ANDERS (nee Wise); beloved wife of the late Charles E. Anders, Sr.,; devoted mother of Charles E. Anders, Jr., Larry Anders, Sr., Robin Anders, John Anders, Sr., Christopher Anders, Sr., and the late Gary L. Anders, Sr.; sister of Mary Stafford. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., at the family owned BRADLEY ASHTON FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2134 Willow Spring Road at the corner of Dundalk Avenue, where services will be held on Monday at 10 A.M. Interment in Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.

On January 13, 2010, GERALDINE E. FLESTER, beloved mother of John W. Flester, Carl James Flester and Walter e. Flester. Loving mother-in-law of Carolyn Flester and Beverly Flester. Sister of Carl Ginnenman. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Bradley Ashton Funeral Home, P.A., 2134 Willow Spring Road at Dundalk Avenue on Saturday from 4 to 8 P.M. where a funeral service will be held at 7 P.M. Interment private. www.bradleyashton.

Shirley Gregory of Dundalk takes pride in her home, but unwelcome visitors have sometimes thwarted efforts to keep her yard tidy. When she and her husband had a brick patio laid, it wasn't long until the bricks were caving into the ground. Rats had burrowed in a nearby yard and dug tunnels into Gregory's property. "I was, like, shocked - that's what a rat did," said Gregory, president of the St. Helena Community Association. "Well, more than one rat. Quite a few rats. " Gregory was one of more than 100 people who turned out Saturday morning for a community cleanup.

Lifelong Dundalk resident Scott Holupka has heard the jokes. He's heard Dundalk residents stereotyped as some "combination of Archie Bunker and a West Virginia hillbilly," the community knocked as dirty, industrial and smelly. Much of that perception is outdated, or vastly oversimplified, said Holupka, a founding board member of Dundalk Renaissance Corp. The nonprofit has unveiled a study showing that the peninsula in southeastern Baltimore County - historically a working-class section of many neighborhoods - is well thought of for its proximity to Baltimore, its waterfront, affordable houses, small-town atmosphere, July Fourth parade and other displays of community pride.

Richard W. McJilton, an insurance agency owner who was long active in Dundalk's business, civic and educational circles, died of cancer May 23 at his home. He was 82. Born in Dundalk, he grew up in Sparrows Point on E Street. He was a 1946 graduate of Sparrows Point High School, where he played football. He competed in a 1944 Steel Bowl game between rivals Sparrows Point and Dundalk. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and served as a squad leader and military police officer during the occupation of Japan after World War II. He then used the GI Bill of Rights to attend the former Western Maryland College, where he played lacrosse, and the University of Baltimore.

Harford Road might be the must-do bar crawl of the moment, but there are plenty of other solid bar crawls in the area. The Dundalk bar crawl From blue-collar holdouts to revamped watering holes, Dundalk is a gold mine for bar enthusiasts. Granted, you have to drive, and it might take a while to get the lay of the land, but the Dundalk bar crawl is a guaranteed good time. Be sure to stop by Hops Inn (7002 Railway Ave., Dundalk) for an incredibly cheap shot of Johnny Walker Blue.

On January 23, 2010, ANNA ANGELA; beloved wife of the late Carroll Podles; devoted mother of Dennis Podles and the late Carroll Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services W. Dabrowski Chojnacki Funeral Homes, P.A., 1005 Dundalk Avenue, Wednesday 9 AM. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 4 to 8.

On January 19, 2010, Wilma ee A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. at the Bradley-Ashton Funeral Home, P.A., 2134 Willow Spring Road at Dundalk Avenue. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Care Center, 415 South Market Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078.

On January 13, 2010, GERALDINE E. FLESTER, beloved mother of John W. Flester, Carl James Flester and Walter e. Flester. Loving mother-in-law of Carolyn Flester and Beverly Flester. Sister of Carl Ginnenman. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Bradley Ashton Funeral Home, P.A., 2134 Willow Spring Road at Dundalk Avenue on Saturday from 4 to 8 P.M. where a funeral service will be held at 7 P.M. Interment private. www.bradleyashton.

You can't get a Cheese E Q before 6 p.m. The sun has to go down before Dundalk Avenue's Circle Bar-B-Q opens. The voltage charges through the big flashing sign and a blender churns the first batch of milk shakes. Before long, customers call out, "A pound with rolls."Circle regulars know the routine. The fast-food restaurant at Dundalk Avenue and Gusryan Street has only 11 items on its menu and most people order a barbecue sandwich and a milk shake. Few customers are there for the first time.

Lifelong Dundalk resident Scott Holupka has heard the jokes. He's heard Dundalk residents stereotyped as some "combination of Archie Bunker and a West Virginia hillbilly," the community knocked as dirty, industrial and smelly. Much of that perception is outdated, or vastly oversimplified, said Holupka, a founding board member of Dundalk Renaissance Corp. The nonprofit has unveiled a study showing that the peninsula in southeastern Baltimore County - historically a working-class section of many neighborhoods - is well thought of for its proximity to Baltimore, its waterfront, affordable houses, small-town atmosphere, July Fourth parade and other displays of community pride.

On December 16, 2009 WALTER R. GMUREK beloved husband of the late Anita L. Gmurek (nee Waddell) devoted father of Walter C. and Keith L. Gmurek, grandfather of Shawn Gmurek, son of the late Walter L. and Helen Gmurek. Visitation at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Sunday from 2 to 4 and and 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral Service on Monday at 1:00 P.M. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery.