Ilene

For many folks headed to Preakness, the focus of the afternoon isn't the race. It's the fashion — and we don't just mean hats. If you're in the grandstands, the Jockey Club area or Corporate Village, you'll want to dress the part. Betsy Dugan, owner of Bettina Collections in Cross Keys and former co-owner of Octavia in Pikesville, has been dressing women for Preakness for years. "This is the time ... to dress up," she said. If there's one rule of thumb, it's that ladies and gentlemen at Preakness should look like ...well, ladies and gentlemen.

On October 31, 2009, Ilene S Funeral from the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home (Kingsville) on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Visiting on Monday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stella Maris.

On October 31, 2009, Ilene S Funeral from the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home (Kingsville) on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Visiting on Monday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stella Maris.

On a recent visit to Venice, Italy, these two gondoliers caught my eye as they waited for their next passengers to arrive. Yes, even these men need time to catch up on the news. Ilene Gold Baltimore The Sun welcomes submissions for "My Best Shot." Photos should be accompanied by a description of when and where you took the picture and your name, address and phone number. Submissions cannot be individually acknowledged or returned, and upon submission become the property of The Sun. Write to: Travel Department, The Sun, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore 21278, or e-mail Travel@baltsun.

On November 26, 2005, ILENE T. SMITH. On Friday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE Funeral Services (EAST), 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, services will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 4103 Old York Road, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-433-7500.

On February 23, 2006, ILENE J., beloved wife of John Regalbuto Sr., devoted mother of John Regalbuto Jr., and Joyce Hogan, loving grandmother of Melissa Irwin and Joseph Regalbuto, great-grandmother of Emily and Felicia Irwin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may gather of MILLER-DIPPEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 6415 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD, 21206, on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M and where funeral service will be held on Saturday 11 A.M. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery.

On September 8, 2003 BERTHA (nee Lutins) wife of the late Charles Abel, mother of Ilene Heaney, Lynne Speigel and the late Rochelle Abel; survived by five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services private.

An article yesterday on a fatal crash Sunday in Owings Mills included information from police indicating that Ilene Kahn was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident that killed her and her nearly 4-month-old son, Ian. Mrs. Kahn's husband, Michael, says that he removed his wife's seat belt immediately after the accident, before police arrived.Also, two family members were not listed among Mrs. Kahn's survivors. They are her stepchildren, Lori Kahn, 26, of Baltimore, and Kris Kahn, 21, of Reisterstown.

On January 12, 2005, WARREN L.; beloved husband of Ilene Barksdale. He is also survived by three sons, his mother, Geneva Barksdale and other relatives. Friends may visit JAMES A. MORTON and SONS FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 1701 Laurens Street, Wednesday, 2 to 7 P.M. The family will receive friends Thursday, 11 to 11:30 A.M. Funeral services at 11:30 A.M. Interment Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery.

An article yesterday on a fatal crash Sunday in Owings Mills included information from police indicating that Ilene Kahn was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident that killed her and her nearly 4-month-old son, Ian. Mrs. Kahn's husband, Michael, says that he removed his wife's seat belt immediately after the accident, before police arrived.Also, two family members were not listed among Mrs. Kahn's survivors. They are her stepchildren, Lori Kahn, 26, of Baltimore, and Kris Kahn, 21, of Reisterstown.

On Tuesday June 6, 2006, MICHELLE ILENE MENDELSOHN; loving daughter of Jim (Judi Hannes) Mendelsohn of Delray Beach, FL and Lois Mendelsohn of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; devoted sister of Brad Mendelsohn of Owings, MD. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Sunday June 11, at 10 A.M. Interment Beth Tfiloh Congregation Cemetery-5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contribitions in her memory may be directed to the charity of your choice. Family will be receiving friends and guests at Sol Levinson and Bros Inc, on Saturday Evening, June 10, between 7 - 9 P.M. Family will be receiving at the Pikesville Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Road (21208)

On February 23, 2006, ILENE J., beloved wife of John Regalbuto Sr., devoted mother of John Regalbuto Jr., and Joyce Hogan, loving grandmother of Melissa Irwin and Joseph Regalbuto, great-grandmother of Emily and Felicia Irwin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may gather of MILLER-DIPPEL FUNERAL HOME INC., 6415 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD, 21206, on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M and where funeral service will be held on Saturday 11 A.M. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery.

On November 26, 2005, ILENE T. SMITH. On Friday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE Funeral Services (EAST), 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, services will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 4103 Old York Road, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-433-7500.

On Saturday, May 14, 2005, ILENEBUCCHERI (nee Krew), loving mother of Chad and Jillian Buccheri; loving daughter of Aaron Krew and Lenora Krew (nee Friedland); adored sister of Jeff Krew and Janice Lavenstein; dear sister-in-law of Susan Krew and Randy Lavenstein. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane, on Monday, May 16 at 12 noon. Interment at Arlington Cemetery Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 4300 N. Rogers Avenue. Family in mourning at 2308 Crestnoll Road, Reisterstown, MD (21136)

On January 12, 2005, WARREN L.; beloved husband of Ilene Barksdale. He is also survived by three sons, his mother, Geneva Barksdale and other relatives. Friends may visit JAMES A. MORTON and SONS FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 1701 Laurens Street, Wednesday, 2 to 7 P.M. The family will receive friends Thursday, 11 to 11:30 A.M. Funeral services at 11:30 A.M. Interment Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery.

On September 28, 2004, HELEN (nee Berlinsky), beloved wife of the late Leon Epstein; devoted mother of Dr. Ralph (Beverly) Epstein of Baltimore MD, and Rose (Richard) Rubin of Golden Beach FL; loving grandmother of Ilene (Epstein) Robinson, Lisa (Epstein) Hechler, David Epstein, Jason Rubin and Lindsey Rubin; loving great-grandmother of Evan and Daniel Robinson. Services at SOL LEVINSON AND BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Wednesday, September 29, at 2 P.M. Interment in Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane.

On a recent visit to Venice, Italy, these two gondoliers caught my eye as they waited for their next passengers to arrive. Yes, even these men need time to catch up on the news. Ilene Gold Baltimore The Sun welcomes submissions for "My Best Shot." Photos should be accompanied by a description of when and where you took the picture and your name, address and phone number. Submissions cannot be individually acknowledged or returned, and upon submission become the property of The Sun. Write to: Travel Department, The Sun, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore 21278, or e-mail Travel@baltsun.

On Sunday August 8, 2004 DR. HERBERT KOENIGSBERG, beloved husband of Marsha Koenigsberg (nee Camhy) loving father of Ilene Koenigsberg, of Chicago, IL., and Lisa Koenigsberg of Rockville, MD., devoted brother of Dr. Edward Koenigsberg, of Burke, Va., and Stephen Koenigsberg of Baltimore, MD., dear brother-in-law of Beverly and Eileen Koenigsberg, Dr. Robert and Ellen Brenner, loving nephew of Irvin Marks. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd., at Mt. Wilson Lane, were held on Monday.