Emory

On Monday, March 28, 2005 EMORY RAYMOND (JUNIE) POOLE, passed in Salisbury, NC. Just to notify friends and loved ones in the Baltimore Area. Send regards to Tammy Hartman,(daughter), to 6242 Stokes Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28071.

Colleges Terps ' Vellano named to IMPACT watch list   Maryland defensive lineman Joe Vellano was named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list, which honors the top college defensive player in the country. The list of 42 players, including seven from the Atlantic Coast Conference, was announced at a luncheon Monday held by Ronnie Lott, the NFL Hall of Fame safety, and the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. Vellano, who will be a senior in the fall, was a second-team All-American and a consensus first-team All-ACC choice last season.

On June 18, 2005 HENRY WILLIAM "Hank" EMORY, beloved husband of Theresa Emory (nee Mc Gillis) devoted father of Mollie, Debbie, Michael, David, Fay, Betty and Paul, and wonderful grandfather to all his grandchildren. Also survived by 5 sisters and one brother. Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., 3631 Falls Rd., on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery.

Just off busy Butler Road, in Glyndon, a road narrows and passes through two stone gates into a quieter time — a time when neighbors knew each other and enjoyed each other's company on their front porches. It was a time when friends routinely shared picnics and hymn sings on weekday evenings, and worship services and fried chicken dinners on Sundays. That's still the gentle way life flows during the warmer months at Emory Grove — a place that, as one visitor observed, "forces you to slow down and enjoy nature, and become part of a community.

On April 30, 2006, EMORY A. PLITT, SR. (EPP); dearest husband of Catherine M. Plitt (nee La Lotte); beloved father of Judge Emory A. Plitt, Jr. and his wife Judy, Michael B. Plitt and his late wife Nina, Dennis B. Plitt and his wife Rose; also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brother of Lillian Neumann, Calvin Plitt and Elma Tancibok. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. A Family and friends may call at the owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus on Thursday from 3 to 9 P.M., where a prayer service will be held, Thursday at 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Emory's name to the Viva House, Catholic Worker at 26 S. Mount St., Baltimore, MD 21223.

On January 24, 2009, EMORY WILKENS, JR.; beloved husband of Annie M. Wilkens. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit the family owned March Funeral Home West, Inc., 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Thursday after 8:30 A.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A.M., followed by funeral services at 12 noon.

On December 31, 2008, EMORY DAVID ZIMMERMAN JR.; beloved husband of the late Thelma E. (nee Scharf); devoted father of Monica Lynn and David Craig Zimmerman. Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville) on Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 10 AM. Interment Private.

On August 9, 2004, MARY VIRGINIA (nee Fleury), beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Emory, devoted mother of Mary Virginia Castro and her husband the late Dale Castro, Thomas J. Emory, Jr., William T. Emory and wife Cynthia and James F. Emory and wife Sylvia, and also Susan Chilcoat Emory, devoted sister of Charles and wife Dorothy, William and late wife Mary, Alexander and wife Katherine, Lewis and wife Genevieve, Esther and husband Paul and the late Paul...

Ashley Gordon had 21 points and 16 rebounds as Emory University edged visiting Johns Hopkins, 72-71, in women's basketball last night. Katie Schutz added 15 for Emory.Amy Dodrill scored 22 for Johns Hopkins. The Blue Jays' Karen Hoffman had 15 points and five steals.* Frederick CC 99, Harford CC 31: Nicole Mamula made 11 of 15 shots and scored 24 points to lead Frederick (12-1) over host Harford for its 12th consecutive win.Paula Bodette topped Harford with 18 points. Ashanta Sellers had 10 points, 17 rebounds, six steals and four assists.

On April 5, 2006, EMORY E. RUDY; beloved husband of Harriett H. Rudy (nee Hoy); devoted father of Glenn B. May III, and Todd C. May and his wife Michele; beloved son of Margaret P. Rudy and the late Emory Emanuel Rudy; dear grandfather of Dulaney Hope May. Also survived by many loving family members. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A), Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where a Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 9 A.M. Interment Boonsboro Cemetery, Boonsboro, MD. The family suggests Memorial Contributions in his name to Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093.

Emory G. Evans, a noted professor of Colonial American history at the University of Maryland, College Park, who wrote widely on the subject, died Sunday of a heart attack at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. The Beltsville resident was 81. Dr. Evans, the son of a Methodist minister and a homemaker, was born and raised in Richmond, Va. He was a graduate of Amelia High School in Amelia, Va., and earned a bachelor's degree in history in 1950 from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. After serving in the Army, he earned a master's degree in 1954 and a doctorate three years later in Colonial American history from the University of Virginia.

In Annapolis, it's the season for scooters to disappear. One man thought a friend was playing a trick on him when his motor scooter vanished two weeks ago from the stairwell in his apartment building. It wasn't a joke. And Kenneth West said he came out of his Eastport home one recent morning and saw that the gray scooter he'd chained to his fence was gone. "I'd locked it up," he said. But the lock was gone, too. West had had the scooter for only several months. "I just use it to go to the store, close by," he said.

Peacefully on April 28, 2009, EMORY L. BREEDING; dear husband of the late Beatrice, loving father of Linda and Larry and his wife Penny, cherished "Pop" of Aaron, Thomas, and Daniel. great-grandfather of Rylee, Reed, Ragan, and Beatrice. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Family and friends may call at the family-owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus, MD 21227, Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M, where a funeral service will be held Friday 11 A.M. Interment to immediately follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park.

Emory Wilkins Jr., a retired chef and longtime Northwest Baltimore resident, died Saturday at Sinai Hospital of complications from a stroke. He was 77. Mr. Wilkins was born in Detroit and raised in Canon, Ga., where he graduated from the local public schools. Mr. Wilkins moved to Baltimore in the early 1950s, and he began working at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital in 1959 as a chef. He retired in 2001. Mr. Wilkins who lived on Grantley Road for more than 40 years, was well known in his neighborhood.

On January 24, 2009, EMORY WILKENS, JR.; beloved husband of Annie M. Wilkens. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit the family owned March Funeral Home West, Inc., 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Thursday after 8:30 A.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A.M., followed by funeral services at 12 noon.

On December 31, 2008, EMORY DAVID ZIMMERMAN JR.; beloved husband of the late Thelma E. (nee Scharf); devoted father of Monica Lynn and David Craig Zimmerman. Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville) on Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 10 AM. Interment Private.

On December 24, 2005 EMORY O."Sonny"; devoted husband of Marge Norris (nee Rosel). Survived by his loving family Dee & Carl Byrne, Buz & Cyndi Norris, Alane & John Foltz, Kitty & Buddy Chilcoat, Glen & Joanie Noris, ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Friends and family may call at THE JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME P.A., 8521 Loch Raven Blvd. (Beltway Exit 29B) on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where all are invited to attend Funeral Services on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Moreland Memorial Park.

Preserving stories of black Baltimore The editorial concerning the importance of preserving the stories of ordinary Americans struck home with me ("Listen up," Nov. 28). And indeed, on the very day that we elected Barack Obama to be our next president, an exhibition opened at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in Baltimore featuring a one-hour monologue by a 75-year-old grandson of slaves named James Emory Bond, reminiscing about his years of growing up in Baltimore.

On June 21, 2008, EMORY HOWARD COOPER. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving daughter, Brenda Westry; beloved son and daughter-in-law Larry and Barbra Cooper; one step-daughter Marsha Macklin; four grandchildren Lisa Epps, Louis Westry, Jr., Toya Holmes and Waverly Macklin; five great-grandchildren and a host of other dear relatives and friends. On Thursday, friends may call Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services (East), 4905 York Road where the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. On Friday, services will be held at Blessed Sacrament, 4103 Old York Road, where the family will receive friends 10:00 to 10:30 A.M. with services to follow.