Godfrey

As finances unravel and the pressure builds, it's easy to feel you're the only one going through a crisis, or that there's no way out. The reality is just the opposite. If you're having money troubles, you're far from alone. Plus, there are plenty of programs - many of them free - to work out most financial problems. And if that doesn't give you some encouragement, remember this: If you suffer a setback now, it's only money. You can rebound. We're a nation that believes in second, third and more chances.

For most children, an occasional game of "Monopoly" and a piggy bank stuffed with pennies is the extent of their early financial education. But Neale Godfrey's two children, ages 5 and 8, already have bank accounts, are saving for their college education with certificates of deposit and divide their weekly allowances among savings, charities, lunch money and funds for special purchases."

Godfrey Madison, a retired Baltimore teacher who later owned two grocery stores, died Thursday of cancer at his home in New York City, where he had lived for several years. He was 80.Mr. Madison, a resident of Westport in South Baltimore for much of his life, was perhaps known most for his passion for sports. He avidly followed local professional sports and played on area softball teams until he was in his 70s."No question that basketball was his best sport. He could handle the ball and he could shoot, too. He never looked his age," said his son, Sam Madison of New York.

The Spotlighters production of "The Story Quilt" is like sitting in your grandmother's parlor and listening as she and her friends spin wonderful tales about the past.Even Rick Noble's set design -- with its upholstered armchairs and shelves of knickknacks -- has the feel of a comfy sitting room. All that's missing is a hearth with a fire and a plate of grandma's freshly baked cookies.The play began three years ago in a class called "Writing Memory Pictures," taught by Betty Corwell Walter at the Renaissance Institute, the senior citizens' program at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

Godfrey Larry "G.L." Stancill, who began a sand-and-gravel business out of a bushelbasket and donated his services to build a Havre de Grace sports complex that bears his name, died Friday of heart failure at his home near Joppa. He was 83.Mr. Stancill was president of his company, Stancill's Inc., until the mid-1980s and still tended some real estate, said a son, Larry G. Stancill of Joppa. Several sons run the business, which has offices in Bel Air and its primary pit in Perryville.Born in Tarboro, N.C., Mr. Stancill left grade school to chop cotton and pick tobacco.

A former Union Bridge woman who has twice been charged with violating probation on a 15-year suspended sentence for drug distribution was ordered to prison yesterday.Carroll Circuit Judge Raymond E. Beck Sr. revoked the probation of Kimberly Ann Godfrey, 31, of Jefferson in Frederick County, ordering her to serve the original sentence.Judge Beck found her guilty of failing to notify the court of twice changing her address, of failing to report to probation officials July 18 and July 25 and of failing to complete a court-ordered drug and alcohol counseling program in Frederick County.

As soon as the game ended, Poly coach Augie Waibel ran out to clutch the game ball. Then the emotional party began.Behind Randy Beaman's 154 yards and three touchdowns, the No. 3 Engineers outlasted visiting Salesianum School (Del.), 26-14.Poly (7-1) celebrated going ahead in the closely contested rivalry, 13-12-7, but the screaming charge to the locker room was to sign the game ball for Waibel's grandson who was born Friday."Everyone came here to see who was going to break the tie," said Poly wide receiver Martin Prosper, who caught the game-winning 24-yard touchdown reception.

Last night's Class 4A East Region volleyball final ended with No. 1 Severna Park winning three games to none over visiting Northern of Calvert, but that score was not indicative of the quality of play.The Falcons (14-0) continued their quest for a third straight 4A state championship, getting past the team it had faced in the last two state finals. The Patriots (15-1) fell by scores of 15-2, 15-10, and 15-11."We were ready for this game," said Severna Park coach Tim Dunbar. "We wanted to jump on them early and put them away, and this team has the ability to do that to just about anybody."

New positions* The University of Maryland Baltimore County has appointed Sheldon Caplis vice president for institutional advancement.* AlliedSignal Technical Services Corp., based in Columbia, selected Rosemarie Mecca as director of health information services.* Paragon Computer Services Inc. of Ellicott City announced that it has hired Gregory M. Marmen as a systems consultant.* G. Heileman Brewing Co. Inc. has hired George W. Fletcher to oversee project engineering, capital investment management and special projects.

New positions* ESS Ventures Inc. announced that Laurin Talley Ensslin has been named vice president of sales and marketing for the Greenbelt investment firm.* Coleman Research Corp. appointed Thomas G. Lightner vice president and general manager of its computational engineering division in Columbia.* The Hunter Group, the Baltimore-based national human resources information management firm, has named Christine Grochmal, Christine Smith and Jane Budson as senior consultants.* Zeidler Roberts Partnership Inc. announced that Jen HeinrichMammen has joined the company as project designer.

As finances unravel and the pressure builds, it's easy to feel you're the only one going through a crisis, or that there's no way out. The reality is just the opposite. If you're having money troubles, you're far from alone. Plus, there are plenty of programs - many of them free - to work out most financial problems. And if that doesn't give you some encouragement, remember this: If you suffer a setback now, it's only money. You can rebound. We're a nation that believes in second, third and more chances.

Willitia Godfrey held back tears as she described how her mother, Betty, died in a fire caused by a candle after living without electricity for months. "We are sure that our mother suffered many long nights in the house living without lights, using candles to light her way and sometimes using kerosene heaters to heat her soul," Godfrey said Wednesday at a City Hall news conference. Since Betty Godfrey died on April 6, three other city residents have perished in two other fires. In addition to Godfrey's house, at least one other home did not have power.

On December 28, 2008, HELEN L. RYS (nee Davis); beloved wife of the late Godfrey E. Rys, Sr.; mother of Godfrey E. Rys, Jr. and Betty E. Oglesby; grandmother of James L. Martinko, Godfrey E. Rys, III and James R.M. Rys; great-grandmother of Jordan, Jenna and Jillian Martinko and Katie Rys; sister of Ruth Boyle and the late Jeanette Slayton, Betty Richardson and Charles, Richard, and James Davis. The viewing will be held on Friday January 2, 9 A.M. to 11:30 with funeral service to follow at the Howell Funeral Home, 3331 Brehms Lane.

On November 22, 2008, GEORGE GODFREY PETRUSCH, JR., of Edgewood, MD; beloved husband of Deborah Susan Petrusch; devoted father of David Scott Petrusch, Diane Lynn McGill, and the late Carol Marie Petrusch; loving brother of Patricia Wise. Also survived by four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Bel Air, MD, on Tuesday, November 24, 2008 at 10 A.M. Friends may call at the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A. in Abingdon, MD, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at mccomasfuneralhome.

Suddenly on Friday, February 16, 2007 EDWARD A. SR., loving husband of Vicky (Lynn) Godfrey, father of LaKashia, Neshele, Gilda, Sheri, and Ed Jr. Friends may visit at the Gary P. March Funeral Home, 270 Fred Hilton Pass, on Friday 10am-7pm. Family will receive friends at Ebenezer AME Church, 20 W. Montgomery St., on Saturday 10:30 - 11am, with Homegoing Services to follow. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Nancy M. Wallace Funeral Service.

Randolph B. Godfrey, age 79, of Salisbury, died Thursday, August 31, 2006 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. M-BM- He was born on January 9, 1927 in Snow Hill, a son of the late Lawrence and Kate Beauchamp Godfrey. M-BM- Randolph proudly served his country in the US Army from April 1945 to May 1947. He is survived by his loving friend and companion, Joyce Givans of Salisbury; a step-daughter, Carol Lea Hurd of Baltimore; three step-grandchildren, Eddie Hurd, Jr.Tina Snyder and Theresa Newberger.

On April 26, 2006, MARIE L. (nee Frielick) VON NORDECK, beloved wife of the late Godfrey Von Nordeck and devoted mother of Delores Weis, Charles R. Von Nordeck Sr, and his wife Edith, and the late Charles H. Von Nordeck, also survived by 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned PAUL STELLA FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 7527 Harford Rd, (410) 444-4433 on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Lorraine Park Cemetery.

On September 7, 2005, EMILY PATIENCE EASTON, beloved wife of the late Ralph Easton; devoted mother of Calvin T. Godfrey; loving grandmother of Sharon Kelly, Wayne Godfrey, and Craig Godfrey; also survived by five great-grandchildren and many loving relatives. Family will receive friends on Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKE'S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City where a funeral service will be held Saturday 10 A.M. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

On July 6, 2005, WILLIAM JOHNGARDNER, of Bel Air, MD. Beloved husband of Ina L. Gardner (nee Levin). Devoted father of D'Nan E. Godfrey, Robert C. Godfrey, Jaime G. Enlow, and L. Todd Enlow. Also survived by three-grandchildren, Jacob R. Godfrey, Rebecca E. Godfrey, and Matthew T. Enlow.Services will be in the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A., Bel Air, MD on Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 A.M. Interment will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens, Bel Air, MD. Friends may call at the funeral home in Bel Air on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a memorial fund for his grandchildren's education at Harco Credit Union, 30 Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014.

On July 6, 2005, WILLIAM JOHNGARDNER, of Bel Air, MD. Beloved husband of Ina L. Gardner (nee Levin). Devoted father of D'Nan E. Godfrey, Robert C. Godfrey, Jaime G. Enlow, and L. Todd Enlow. Also survived by three-grandchildren, Jacob R. Godfrey, Rebecca E. Godfrey, and Matthew T. Enlow. Services will be in the family owned Mc Comas Funeral Home, P.A., Bel Air, MD on Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 A.M. Interment will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens, Bel Air, MD. Friends may call at the funeral home in Bel Air on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a memorial fund for his grandchildren's education at Harco Credit Union, 30 Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014.