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Angered by city school Superintendent Richard C. Hunter's refusal to go gracefully, Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke today sharply criticized the man he hand-picked 2 1/2 years ago to revive Baltimore's ailing school system.Any improvements in city schools during the superintendent's tenure, Schmoke said today, came "in spite of Dr. Hunter, not because of him."The mayor made his comments after recommending that the Board of School Commissioners not offer Hunter a new contract. Hunter's current $125,000-a-year contract expires July 31, 1991.

On September 17, 2005 JOSEPH A. HUNTER beloved husband of Anita T. Hunter and devoted father of Kaliq H. Simms and Jeffrey Hunter of Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by a beloved cousin Theondrus Anderson and many other relatives and friends. Friends may call the Ronald A. Grayson Funeral Home, 108 W. North Avenue on Wednesday, September 21 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. On Thursday, September 22 the body will lie in state at the Church of St. Cecelia, at Windsor & Hilton at 4 P.M. Wake at 6 P.M., followed by funeral service at 7 P.M. Interment Friday, September 23 at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery at 10:45 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Maryland Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

On February 27, 2005, JEAN HUNTER DELLAVECCHIA, beloved wife of Anthony J. Dellavecchia, loving mother of John A. Dellavecchia, James H. Dellavecchia and his wife Stacy, dear sister of James Hunter and his wife the late Rev. Jo Anne Hunter. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A church service will be held on Thursday at the Arbutus United Methodist Church at the funeral hour of 10 A.M. Interment to follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arbutus United Methodist Church, 1201 Maple Avenue, Arbutus, MD 21227.

John W. Hunter Sr., a retired history teacher at the Polytechnic Institute, died Tuesday of cancer at Stella Maris Hospice. He was 66 and lived in Glen Arm.Services for Mr. Hunter will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Mitchell-Wiedefeld funeral establishment, 6500 York Road.He retired in 1987 after 30 years as a teacher at Poly, where he served for a time as acting head of the history department, was adviser to the Audio-Visual Club and appeared in faculty skits in the Poly Follies.He taught at other city schools from 1951 until he joined the Poly faculty.

City School Superintendent Richard C. Hunter faces the frustrating prospect of life as a lame-duck administrator unless he opts for an early resignation, school administration observers say.Public support for Hunter appeared limited, with at least one member of the city's Board of School Commissioners saying the board would likely accept Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke's recommendation against offering Hunter a new contract.Capping months of frustration with the superintendent, Schmoke yesterday recommended that the board not renew Hunter's three-year contract when it expires July 31.In sharply critical remarks, the mayor said he would not seek to fire Hunter, though he said he would welcome the superintendent's immediate resignation.

On Sunday, May 27, 2007, ALBERT L. HUNTER of Easton, MD, beloved husband of Gloria Hunter (nee Schackert), devoted father of Janet L. Moore of Trappe, MD. Also survived by five sisters, Vera Munzer, Doris Pierce, Catherine "Libby" Ravadge, Barbara Hinkle and Linda Thompson; two grans, Shawn E. Moore and his fiance' Megan, and Scott A. Moore and his wife Heather all of Trappe, MD; three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Conner and Ava; and numerous nieces and...

On July 12, 2005, HUNTER R. SHETTLE, JR.; husband of the late Janet L. Shettle (nee Lambie); beloved husband of Margaret Mary Shettle (nee Roff); loving father of Hunter R. III, John L., Charles P., Janet L. Shettle, Pamela A. Pearce, Robin M. Nugent, R. Michael Todd and D. Daniel Todd; dear brother of the late Betty Steffe. Also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at Beltway exit 26A)

On Monday, June 23, 2008, HUNTER FRANKLIN "Bobby" JR., son of the late Hunter Franklin and Margaret (nee Franklin) Arnold, father of Jerry M., and wife Susan E. Arnold of Catonsville, brother of Iola Boblitz of Columbia, grandfather of Casey A., and husband Mike Noble and Bradley F. Arnold all of Catonsville, companion of Thelma Derrenburger and former spouse of June Wedeking. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 2 P.M., at the Catonsville United Methodist Church, 6 Melvin Avenue, Catonsville.

On February 25, 2005, HUNTER F. BLACKBURN, JR.; beloved husband of Dorothy M. Blackburn (nee North); devoted father of Robert L. North Jr., Linda C. Myers, Mildred L. Boler (nee Kurylo), and the late Hunter F. Blackburn, III, and Glen O. Blackburn; loving grandfather of sixteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and dear brother of five sisters and one brother. He was a member of Local 37. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the SCHIMUNEK FUNERAL OF BEL AIR, INC., 610 W. Mac Phail Road (at Route 24)

On March 20, 2005, DIANNA K. (nee Wells), beloved wife of Francis "Fuji" Hunter; devoted mother of Jennifer Smith, Melanie Gott and Daniel Esquer; loving daughter of Al Wells and the late Freda Wells; cherished grandmother of Brandon Smith and Kameron Price; loving sister of Tommy Reed. A Memorial Service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, Wednesday, 6:30 P.M. Visiting hours Wednesday, 6 to 8 P.M. Interment private.