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On October 16, 2004, MARTHA M. Survived by her first cousin, James Peters and Godson, John A. Scovens. Friends may call at the Wylie Funeral Home, 638 N. Gilmor St. on Thursday, 5 to 8 PM. Family will receive friends on Friday, at 10 AM and Funeral, 10:30 AM at Mt. Piscah C.M.E. Church, 1034 Fulton Ave. Interment following. Inquiries at www.wyliefuneralhome.com.

November 7, 2009, CHARLES WINGATE WHITAKER, survived by wife Sallie H., sons, Vincent L. and Kenneth F. (Tracy), brothers Lyman Whitaker (Vivian) of VA., sisters Ruth Hopson of VA., Reba Whitaker of DC., Jennifer Simmons (Lonnie) of NC. and Theresa Picot (Joe), grandchildren Morgan, Kristina and Kyle Whitaker and Alexander Lewis, godson Brian C. Campbell 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 Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services Tuesday in the Chapel of the above mentioned funeral home 11:30 A.M. wake 12:00 P.M. funeral Internment Following.

On March 10, 2004, ERIC J. MAYEUX, loving brother of Marla Mayeux; nephew and godson of Beverly and Eulan Rabalais, nephew of Justine Mayeux; also survived by many cousins, co-workers and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at his home in Sykesville, MD at a later date. Interment will be private. The Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral HOme and Monument Company, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784 are handling Funeral arrangements.

When I set out to cover the recent departure of the Headquarters Company of the 58th Infantry Brigade for eventual deployment to Iraq, I knew what to expect from earlier assignments. There would be soldiers, proud parents, proud spouses, children too young to understand and a smattering of politicians honoring the troops. One variable photographers worry about is just how much access we'll be given to document such events. I entered the Pikesville armory wondering how warm the greeting would be. A sergeant soon set my mind at ease telling me to do what I wanted (within reason)

On March 4, 2006, NORMAN "Stormin Norman", JR., of South Baltimore, beloved son of Barbara and Norman Morgan, Sr.; grandson of Helen and the late Denzil Mitchell; brother of Eric Mitchell and Jennifer Webb; Godson of Patricia Mitchell. Also survived by other relatives and many friends. Friends may call at the Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery.

November 7, 2009, CHARLES WINGATE WHITAKER, survived by wife Sallie H., sons, Vincent L. and Kenneth F. (Tracy), brothers Lyman Whitaker (Vivian) of VA., sisters Ruth Hopson of VA., Reba Whitaker of DC., Jennifer Simmons (Lonnie) of NC. and Theresa Picot (Joe), grandchildren Morgan, Kristina and Kyle Whitaker and Alexander Lewis, godson Brian C. Campbell 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 Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services Tuesday in the Chapel of the above mentioned funeral home 11:30 A.M. wake 12:00 P.M. funeral Internment Following.

On September 4, 2003, MARY FOREMAN, deeply loved by the Dubrov family including Sylvia and Milton, Franny, Steve, Laura and Andrew Rosenberg, Lois and Harmon Miller, Beanie Dubrov, Will, Robyn, Arin and Lisa Foreman. Also survived by devot- ed "godson" and his wife, Sonny and Dorella Johnson and friend Elizabeth AdamsFriends may call at Vaughn Greene Funeral Home, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, Monday, September 8, 3 to 7 P.M. Further viewing Tuesday, September 9, 10 A.M., at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 Monroe St. Memorial service, 11 A.M. Con- tributions may be made in her name to the Kidney Foundation of Maryland, 1107 Kenilworth Dr., Suite 202, Towson, MD 21204.

Suddenly on April 9, 2005, MICHAEL L. BLACKMON, beloved son of Catherine T. (nee Scott) and the late Edward L. Blackmon Sr.; dear brother of Deborah A. Pasto and her husband James, Edward L. Blackmon Jr. and his wife Lynn; dear uncle of Lindsay and Jessica Blackmon; dear godson of Stanley and Margaret Telakowicz; dear grandson of Ann Blackmon; nephew of Mary L. Bielas, Joe and Ann Smith, Donald and Bonnie Blackmon; also survived by numerous cousins and...

On May 31, 2003 ELLIS J. MALASHUK, SR. beloved husband of Betty M. Malashuk (nee Lippy); devoted father of Patricia Strausbaugh, Deborah Richardson, Kathleen Frith, Gay Gross, Ellis J. "Skip" Malashuk, Jr. and Michael Bruggeman; loving brother of Anna Villa and William Malashuk. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; dear godson of Patricia Shaw; dear brother-in-law of Beverly Harding. A memorial service will be held in the Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD on Saturday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity Episcopal Church in Ellis' name will be appreciated.

Homer B. Shaffer, a retired executive who wrote a reminiscence of his beloved Cedarcroft community, died Aug. 4 of lung cancer at his home in Northeast Baltimore. He was 83.Mr. Shaffer was born in Cedarcroft, where he lived all of his life in the house his parents had owned. His love for the community between York Road and Bellona Avenue inspired him in 1992 to write a brief history of Cedarcroft that included early photographs."He was always proud of the fact that he grew up there," said Harold A. Williams, a neighbor and friend who wrote the foreword for the history.

On March 4, 2006, NORMAN "Stormin Norman", JR., of South Baltimore, beloved son of Barbara and Norman Morgan, Sr.; grandson of Helen and the late Denzil Mitchell; brother of Eric Mitchell and Jennifer Webb; Godson of Patricia Mitchell. Also survived by other relatives and many friends. Friends may call at the Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery.

Suddenly on April 9, 2005, MICHAEL L. BLACKMON, beloved son of Catherine T. (nee Scott) and the late Edward L. Blackmon Sr.; dear brother of Deborah A. Pasto and her husband James, Edward L. Blackmon Jr. and his wife Lynn; dear uncle of Lindsay and Jessica Blackmon; dear godson of Stanley and Margaret Telakowicz; dear grandson of Ann Blackmon; nephew of Mary L. Bielas, Joe and Ann Smith, Donald and Bonnie Blackmon; also survived by numerous cousins and...

On October 16, 2004, MARTHA M. Survived by her first cousin, James Peters and Godson, John A. Scovens. Friends may call at the Wylie Funeral Home, 638 N. Gilmor St. on Thursday, 5 to 8 PM. Family will receive friends on Friday, at 10 AM and Funeral, 10:30 AM at Mt. Piscah C.M.E. Church, 1034 Fulton Ave. Interment following. Inquiries at www.wyliefuneralhome.com.

On March 10, 2004, ERIC J. MAYEUX, loving brother of Marla Mayeux; nephew and godson of Beverly and Eulan Rabalais, nephew of Justine Mayeux; also survived by many cousins, co-workers and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at his home in Sykesville, MD at a later date. Interment will be private. The Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral HOme and Monument Company, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784 are handling Funeral arrangements.

On September 4, 2003, MARY FOREMAN, deeply loved by the Dubrov family including Sylvia and Milton, Franny, Steve, Laura and Andrew Rosenberg, Lois and Harmon Miller, Beanie Dubrov, Will, Robyn, Arin and Lisa Foreman. Also survived by devot- ed "godson" and his wife, Sonny and Dorella Johnson and friend Elizabeth AdamsFriends may call at Vaughn Greene Funeral Home, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, Monday, September 8, 3 to 7 P.M. Further viewing Tuesday, September 9, 10 A.M., at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 Monroe St. Memorial service, 11 A.M. Con- tributions may be made in her name to the Kidney Foundation of Maryland, 1107 Kenilworth Dr., Suite 202, Towson, MD 21204.

On May 31, 2003 ELLIS J. MALASHUK, SR. beloved husband of Betty M. Malashuk (nee Lippy); devoted father of Patricia Strausbaugh, Deborah Richardson, Kathleen Frith, Gay Gross, Ellis J. "Skip" Malashuk, Jr. and Michael Bruggeman; loving brother of Anna Villa and William Malashuk. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; dear godson of Patricia Shaw; dear brother-in-law of Beverly Harding. A memorial service will be held in the Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD on Saturday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity Episcopal Church in Ellis' name will be appreciated.

LAST week I received a phone call from a sympathetic woman who identified herself as a representative of the Gallup Poll. She had some questions for the woman in residence and asked if that would be me."Yes," I replied, because she sounded so nice, and because I thought that being a caller for the Gallup Poll might be a difficult job.Her survey dealt with the services available for women at area hospitals. It included childbirth facilities."It's interesting you should ask," I replied, "because that's a subject I've given a great deal of thought to lately."

When I set out to cover the recent departure of the Headquarters Company of the 58th Infantry Brigade for eventual deployment to Iraq, I knew what to expect from earlier assignments. There would be soldiers, proud parents, proud spouses, children too young to understand and a smattering of politicians honoring the troops. One variable photographers worry about is just how much access we'll be given to document such events. I entered the Pikesville armory wondering how warm the greeting would be. A sergeant soon set my mind at ease telling me to do what I wanted (within reason)

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The clubhouse door flew open, and Barry Bonds immediately recognized the older man holding court. Bonds smiled and wrapped his arms around Willie Mays' shoulders. "Say, hey! You show up and cause havoc around here. Let's get out of here, man," Bonds said. Mays smiled and let Bonds bearhug him, but he didn't follow Bonds out to the field. Whereas Bonds is reluctant to banter and expand the horizons of his ever-growing legend, Mays was willing. After Bonds escaped another media gaggle, sauntering off to the field, Mays did what had to be done.