Gentry

On March 16, 2007, GLADYS GENTRY. Friends may call at the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue, on Thursday, after 8:30 A.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A.M. Funeral Services will follow at 12 noon.

Think of Dorry Segev and Sommer Gentry as intellectual magpies. The glittery ideas they filch from fields as diverse as swing dancing, systems analysis, water skiing and medicine seemingly have little in common. But Segev and Gentry weave them together into a strong yet flexible structure designed to protect fragile lives. Segev, 41, is a transplant surgeon at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a pianist who studied at Juilliard and a former computer prodigy. Gentry, 35, an assistant mathematics professor at the Naval Academy, was a doctoral student when she caught the public's attention by designing a dancing robot.

On June 9, 2005, THOMAS LEE GENTRY of Churchville, MD. Beloved husband of Thelma Weaver Gentry. Devoted father of Robert T. Gentry, Richard A. Gentry, Mary Ellen Trusheim and the late Terrell W. Gentry. Loving brother of Ambrose A. Gentry and Virginia D. Lemly. Also survived by twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother and three sisters. A service will be held in Churchville Presbyterian Church, Churchville, MD on Sunday, June 12 at 2 P.M. Interment will be private.

Sister Melmarie Gentry, a retired teacher who was a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, died of pneumonia Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was 85. Born Mary Eleanor Gentry in Baltimore, she attended parochial schools at the SS. Philip and James, St. Bernard and Blessed Sacrament parishes. She graduated from the Institute of Notre Dame and attended St. Agnes Junior College before entering the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1943. She took the religious name Melmarie. Sister Melmarie taught mathematics at the junior high and secondary levels in Baltimore, Frostburg, Catonsville, Hagerstown, Annapolis and Cumberland.

On October 2, 2007, ANDREA DENISE GENTRY; beloved daughter of Octavia Gentry; devoted mother of T'Andrea Edwards, Thomas Edwards, II and Joshua Gentry-Young. She is also survived by two brothers, Aubrey D. Gentry, Jr., and Alvis Duane Gentry and a host of other relatives. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME-EAST, 4210 Belair Road, Monday 1 to 8 P.M., where the Delta Sigma Theta services will be held from 6:30 to 8 P.M. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 11 A.M. at the Israel Baptist Church, Preston and Washington Streets.

On February 18, 2003, FLOYD L. "NICK" of Brooklyn Park. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 69 years, Paulina Gentry (nee Gregor) and his son and daughter-in-law Ron and Stephanie Gentry. He is also survived by his loving and faithful granddaughter Suzanne, his grandson Stephen, his very special niece Lillian Pleickhardt and nephews Donald and William Curtiss. The family will receive friends at the family owned and operatedMcCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 237 E. Patapsco Ave. (Brooklyn)

On December 13, 2004, WILLIAM D. GENTRY, JR., MD, beloved husband of Edith S. Gentry (nee Shallenberger), devoted father of Galvin M. Gentry, Peter C. Gentry and William D. Gentry, IV. Devoted grandfather. Loving brother of Sister Melmarie Gentry, Sister Doris Anne Gentry, James O'Conor Gentry, Levelle Gentry Smith and Robert Joseph Gentry of Harrisburg, PA. A Memorial Service will be held at the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier, 13717 Cuba Rd. in Hunt Valley on Monday, December 20 at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers contributions to The Alzheimers Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 6th flr. New York, NY 10001.

On May 11, 2009, CAROL LINDA GENTRY. A memorial service will be held Saturday at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue at 2 P.M.

After decades on the political sidelines, liberalism is making a comeback. Polls show plunging support for Republicans and their brand of conservatism among young, independent voters and Latinos. But what kind of liberalism is emerging as the dominant voice in the Democratic Party? Well, it isn't the ideology that defended the interests and values of the middle and working classes. The old liberalism had its flaws, but it also inspired increased social and economic mobility, strong protections for unions, the funding of a national highway system and a network of public parks, and the development of viable public schools.

Dr. William D. Gentry Jr., a retired obstetrician who delivered 5,000 babies during a long career in Baltimore medicine, died in his sleep Monday at Catered Living in Cockeysville. A resident of Freeland in northern Baltimore County, he was 82 and had suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Born in Baltimore and raised in North Baltimore, he attended Blessed Sacrament Parochial School and was a 1940 Polytechnic Institute graduate. He attended Loyola College and after two years of study transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park and then received a degree from the School of Medicine.

On May 11, 2009, CAROL LINDA GENTRY. A memorial service will be held Saturday at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue at 2 P.M.

Loch Raven senior Jordan Heller out-dueled Dulaney sophomore Tim Gentry yesterday, and the Raiders defeated the Lions, 1-0, to remain undefeated in Division II of the Baltimore County baseball league. Austin Amrhein, a transfer from Archbishop Curley, drove in Mike Coarts on a fielder's choice with one out in the bottom of the sixth for the lone run. No. 15 Loch Raven (10-1 overall) improved its county record to 5-0 and dropped the visiting Lions (8-5) to 3-2 in the league. Heller (4-1)

With the restoration of so many of Baltimore's once grand homes, many are becoming gracious again. Among them: Marianne Githens' magnificent Greek Revival style home in Mount Vernon. She and her now deceased husband, Stanley Z. Mazer, purchased the circa 1840 freestanding home of Maryland stone and brick nearly 14 years ago. The attraction for the couple was immediate. It featured a large front garden enclosed by an original G. Krug & Son wrought-iron fence with the original finials. Beyond the gate, a cast-iron rose arbor welcomed them.

After decades on the political sidelines, liberalism is making a comeback. Polls show plunging support for Republicans and their brand of conservatism among young, independent voters and Latinos. But what kind of liberalism is emerging as the dominant voice in the Democratic Party? Well, it isn't the ideology that defended the interests and values of the middle and working classes. The old liberalism had its flaws, but it also inspired increased social and economic mobility, strong protections for unions, the funding of a national highway system and a network of public parks, and the development of viable public schools.

On October 2, 2007, ANDREA DENISE GENTRY; beloved daughter of Octavia Gentry; devoted mother of T'Andrea Edwards, Thomas Edwards, II and Joshua Gentry-Young. She is also survived by two brothers, Aubrey D. Gentry, Jr., and Alvis Duane Gentry and a host of other relatives. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME-EAST, 4210 Belair Road, Monday 1 to 8 P.M., where the Delta Sigma Theta services will be held from 6:30 to 8 P.M. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 11 A.M. at the Israel Baptist Church, Preston and Washington Streets.

The tiny town of Sudlersville (population 391) advertises itself as "the most beautiful and progressive town on the Eastern Shore." If the former claim is open to dispute, the latter was nearly disproved this week by Sudlersville's town commissioners. The five-member board came close to resurrecting the kind of civil rights debacle that recalls the bad old days of Eastern Shore voter discrimination cases. But in the end, reason prevailed. On Wednesday evening, the commissioners unanimously chose to reject a charter amendment they had previously approved on a 3-2 vote that would have required any future candidate for elected town office to own property in the town.

On March 17, 2007 RYAN LEE, loving son of William, SR. and Anna Meyers, dear brother of Deborah Gentry and her husband Richard, William Meyers, Jr., and the late Charles Meyers. Also survived by nephews Michael and Ricky Gentry and great-nephews Ben Gentry. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday 1 P.M. at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by CONNELLY FUNERAL OF DUNDALK, P.A.