Gallion

On Tuesday, October 12, 2004, KEVIN ROGER BAILEY, beloved son of Betty and the late G. Roger Bailey; brother of Jacki B. Gallion and her husband Michael L.; uncle of Brett and Erik Cloyd. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue (1 mile W. of Beltway exit 14) on Saturday 11 to 12 noon, at which time Funeral Services will be held. Interment at Loudon Park Cemetery. For those desiring, Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Central Maryland Chapter, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium MD 21093.

On July 13, 2009, HOPE GOODSON a.k.a VOLDOSSIA H. GOODSON, survived by daughter Crystal A. Gallion, father James Ruffin, brothers Cedric Ruffin and Raymond Ruffin of MD., and Al Ruffin of NJ., sisters Trinnia V. Williams and Vincredius Ruffin, grandchild Emory Woods and a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends at the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME P.A. OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road Friday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services held Saturday in the Chapel of the above mentioned funeral home 9:30 A.M. wake 10:00 A.M. funeral.

Michelle Bethanie Gallion, appropriately dressed in a fire-engine red satin gown, held her breath as Richard Brooks, the emcee for the night announced the 2004 Harford County Miss Fire Prevention at the Level Fire Company. When he called out her name, the 16-year-old John Carroll School junior beamed. Her mother, Sandi Gallion, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, let out a scream as she jumped to her feet, clapping. Gallion was crowned Harford's 21st Miss Fire Prevention on Nov. 15 in an evening that honored former winners and introduced a new scholarship for the Harford County victor.

On March 21, 2006, BETTY BAILEY (nee Clary), beloved wife of the late G. Roger Bailey, loving mother of Jacalyn Gallion and husband Michael and the late Kevin Bailey. Loving grandmother of Brett and Erik Cloyd and their spouses Deb and Elise, great-grandsons Benjamin and Mason. Beloved sister of Nick and Ben Clary, Pat Horst and the late Jean Whitman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue (1 mile west of beltway exit 14)

Nowadays, it is a rare treat to see the word coddies on a menu, but not so long ago this uniquely Baltimore food was as close as your corner store, malt shop or confectionery. Coddies are not to be confused with cod cakes. While recipes for coddies vary, a coddie can be best described as a hand-formed, gently seasoned mashed-potato-and-cracker mixture that is always deep-fried and traditionally served between two saltine crackers topped with yellow mustard. It contains little or no cod. Served at room temperature, today's coddies are made slightly larger than in the past, hanging over the sides of the saltines by one-half inch all around.

Lena Della Schmidt, a retired garment worker and longtime Glen Burnie resident, died of heart failure Monday at Harbor Hospital. She was 70. Lena Ellingson was born in Baltimore and raised on Light Street. She was a graduate of city public schools. She worked for 43 years as a sewing machine operator for the Acme Pad Corp. on Warwick Avenue, before retiring in 1999. Mrs. Schmidt, who enjoyed playing bingo and cards, was an active member of American Legion Post 277 in Pasadena. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home, 3204 Mountain Road, Pasadena.

On March 12, 2005 FRANCES MARIE DUFFETT beloved wife of the late James Henry Duffett, Sr.; devoted mother of Patricia Joyce Leager, Virginia Lee Duffett, Daniel Wesley Duffett, Sr., Frances Ellen Bumbasi, Martin Joseph Duffett, Stephen D. Duffett and predeceased by son James Henry Duffett, Jr.; adored grandmother of 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; loving sister of Dorothy Thompson and predeceased by sisters Ruby...

We've got so many people in Maryland who have been waiting for former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. to run again ("Ehrlich steps up for rematch," April 8). Gov. Martin O'Malley doesn't even understand the level of dissatisfaction with his liberal administration. Mr. O'Malley can be sure that this term is his last. He's done nothing for the people of Maryland. What Mr. O'Malley does do well is "kiss up" to President Obama. This country has had it with President Obama, and the state of Maryland has had it with Governor O'Malley.

On February 11, 2005, RONALD G. SMOOT, SR.; beloved husband of Linda Smoot; devoted father of Robin D. Frazier, Ronald G. Smoot, Jr., Tammy M. Shkor, Teressa L. Seliciano, Richard A. Smoot, Kelly L. Smoot, Donald E. Roberts, Denise L. Gallion and Everett M. Waggnoer; dear brother of Donald J. Smoot, Sr., Stephen G. Chearno and Brian Mann. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.