Funk

On October 18, 2003, PATRICIA A. FUNK (nee Adt) beloved wife of Edward J. Funk, loving stepmother of Edward W. Funk of Highland Park, IL, and Roberta F. Dorsch of Accokeek, MD, dear grandmother of Alexander E. Funk and Brenda J. Dorsch. A funeral service will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church on Friday at 11 A.M. Inurnment Druid Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Patricia's name may be made to St. David's Episcopal Church, 4700 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21210.

Robert Olson scored a career-high 27 points and a pair of Loyola freshmen helped spark a second-half rally Thursday night, but the Greyhounds (15-8, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) lost, 91-79, to Canisius (14-8, 7-4). The Golden Griffins led 18-6 after senior guard Isaac Sosa made two 3-pointers to fuel a 14-2 run in the first half. Canisius stretched its lead to 15 before the Greyhounds battled back. Olson scored nine consecutive points to power a 15-4 run, but the Golden Griffins answered with an 11-0 run and led 43-31 at halftime.

On November 18, 2004 MELVIN CLINTON FUNK beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. Funk (nee Gebhardt); devoted father of Melvin G. Funk and Wayne R. Funk; dear brother of Ethel Devera Funk, Constance Dorothy Bryan and Phillip Knowles Funk; loving grandfather of Mel Warren Funk, Daryl Gordon Funk, Michele Denise Kohl, Meghan Caitlyn Funk and Derek Cameron Funk; loving great-grandfather of Rebecca Lynn and Cylar Andrew Funk. Friends may call at the CVACH/ROSEDALE FUNERAL HOME, 1211 Chesaco Avenue on Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Monday 11 a.m. from the funeral home.

U.S. Senior Open Funk tied for fourth after first round Former Maryland coach Fred Funk birdied the 10th and 11th holes to get to 4-under-par and to within one shot of the lead, then had to settle for 3-under 33-34 - 67 and a tie for fourth, two shots behind leader Tom Kite , after the first round of the U.S. Senior Open at Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion, Mich. Mike Reid of Westminster shot a 1-over 71 and is tied for 50th. Amateurs Pete DeTemple of Breton Bay CC and David Nocar , a former Maryland Amateur champion from Chartwell CC, shot 38-38 - 76, and 37-41 - 78, respectively.

On December 5, 2004, MARY L. FUNK, of Arnold; beloved wife of the late Benjamin W. Funk; loving mother of Susan F. Beaman, Dennis B. Funk and Beverly F. Moyer. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Baltimore, 7008 Security Blvd., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21244.

On March 3, 2004, DEAN (ART) FUNK, of Arnold, MD; beloved husband of Nancy J. Funk (nee Harner); loving father of Dean A. Funk, Jr., Steven D. Funk, Dawn M. Moyers and Jo Ellen Fusco; devoted stepfather of Dana F. Griffin, Craig W. Diggins and Scott R. Phillips; dear brother of Verne J. Funk; grandfather of 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services will be held at the Severn Covenant Church, 20 Gambrills Road, Severn, MD 21060, 410-987-3021, on Sunday, March 7, 6 P.M. Interment private.

On November 25, 2004, LEE G. FUNK; beloved husband of Betty May (Lippy) Funk; father of Linda Gagliano and Donna Miller; brother of Ruth Thompson and grandfather of three. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rock Hall Vol. Fire Dept., PO Box 577, Rock Hall, MD 21661.www.fhnfuneralhome.com

On January 2, 2005, CHARLES CECIL FUNK, JR.; beloved husband of Doris A. (nee Kuhn); devoted father of Charles C. Funk, III and his wife Linda, Cynthia C. Alvarez and Kevin M. Funk; dear grandfather of Justin and Sean Funk; great-grandfather of of Eliza Funk; brother of Catherine St. Dizier, Winifred Kinsey, Robert S. Funk and Anne Kahler. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen's Church (Bradshaw), on Saturday at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stephen's Church, the St. Stephen's Ladies of Charity or Kingsville Volunteer Fire Dept.

On February 20, 2003 STANLEY R. FUNK of Fallston; beloved husband of M. Terri Funk; devoted father of Lynne E. Madison and Lauri Funk Smith; dear brother of Robert B. Funk and Charles G. Funk and his wife Dorothy "Hazel" and loving grandfather of Cory R. and Heather R. Madison. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many close friends and additional relatives. Family will receive friends at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel - Bel Air, 3 Newport Dr. (Rts. 23 & 24 - Forest Hill)

On February 18, 2006 RUTH V. FUNK, beloved wife of the late Milton G. Funk, devoted mother of Robert Funk, and Bonita Bertch, she is also survived by sisters Evelyn Harbaugh, Anne Zeiler and brother Robert Mc Afee and 5 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday February 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., with an 8:00 service at the family owned Peaceful Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Center, P.A., 2325 York Rd, Timonium.

Frequent Midnight Sun contributor Evan Haga caught the Red Hot Chili Peppers show in Washington last night. Here's his take: The most impressive thing about the Red Hot Chili Peppers' sold-out show last night at D.C.'s Verizon Center had more to do with what the band played than how they played it. The Chili Peppers formed in Los Angeles 28 years ago - an eternity in pop - and they're beginning to reap the nostalgic rewards of...

Organizers of the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame are looking for ways to rejuvenate a proud institution that has been around since 1956. They're hoping this helps: one of the Hall's most star-studded classes will be inducted at an upcoming ceremony Nov. 10 at Michael's 8th Avenue in Glen Burnie. This year's inductees include former NBA All-Star Sam Cassell (Dunbar High, Florida State), former NFL punter Sean Landetta (Loch Raven, Towson University), PGA golfer Fred Funk (University of Maryland)

Golf Ex-Terps coach Funk qualifies for next week's U.S. Open Former Maryland golf coach Fred Funk qualified Monday for the U.S. Open, which begins June16 at Bethesda's Congressional Country Club. Funk, a 54-year-old PGA Tour and Champions Tour veteran, shot 67 in the morning and 68 in the afternoon to finish two shots behind sectional winner Kirk Triplett at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. Funk, who grew up in Prince George's County, has made just one cut on the PGA Tour this year and has just two top-10 finishes on the Champions Tour.

Looking to snap his squad -- and his struggling right fielder -- out of their funk, Orioles manager Buck Showalter on Wednesday busted out a bizarre lineup that brought back memories of Crazy Uncle Dave Trembley's final weeks in Baltimore (when Trembley was scrambling to resuscitate his team and save his job). Designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero got the afternoon off, Felix Pie played in right field and Nick Markakis was moved to the infield and started at first base for the first time since high school.

Anyone in the Commons at UMBC Thursday night might have thought they were witnessing a scene from the film “8 Mile.” The UMBC Student Events Board sponsored a Rap Battle event in the SportsZone area of the Commons. The freestyle battle was open to students, staff, and the outside community. The grand prize? A chance to meet rapper Snoop Dogg after his performance on Friday, April 29 at Quadmania 2011. The lively event was hosted by Stevo Karolenko, a member of the Student Events Board who normally hosts Thursday night open mics and events.

Sad news out of Long Beach, Calif. this morning: Nate Dogg (born Nathaniel Hale) died Tuesday at 41. The cause of death is unknown, but Nate has had recent health problems (a stroke in 2007, another in 2008). If you're like me, you're not a Nate Dogg historian, but you're well aware that California's G-Funk era would be much weaker, with less soul and personality, without the ice cold croon of Nate Dogg. Along with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound and more, Nate was an integral voice in crafting a defining time in rap and pop music.

If you are trying to make sense of the Orioles' early-season collapse, I would suggest that you save your emotional energy. The O's are in a funk of near-1988 proportion, which is saying quite a lot when you consider that the '88 Orioles pulled off the worst start in the history of major league baseball. There are some message-board geniuses out there who say they knew it all along, but there was no way to predict — and there is no way to adequately explain — what has happened at the outset of the 2010 season.

They spoke through gritted teeth in an eerily quiet clubhouse, repeating the same things that they've said for the last week. Balls will start finding holes. The hits with runners in scoring position will start to come. The runs will start piling up. "It's very cliched and it's getting old me saying it, and I'm tired of saying that we're going to come out tomorrow and do it," said Orioles center fielder Adam Jones. "But that's really the only option that we have." Each day, the Orioles' offensive futility deepens, and as a result, a frustrating and embarrassing losing streak grows.