John Patterson

On August 9, 2005, LOTTIE GERTRUDE (nee Matthews); beloved wife of the late John James Patterson; devoted mother of John James Patterson, Jennette Hamilton and Robert Lee Patterson. Also survived by nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 130 E. Fort Avenue, (South Baltimore), on Thursday and Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery.

After reading John Patterson's commentary on bullying, my newspaper was wet with tears ("A lesson for life: Be Tim Hillman," Aug. 17). For those of us who were bullied as youngsters, our school years were long, daunting and painful. What a relief when someone strays from the "cool crowd" to become a friend, respecting and accepting you for who you are, not judging based on status. A slight smile and ego boost to propel you along. We strive to do good and to live a life of purpose.

On November 24, 2008, JOHN J. MANK, SR., beloved husband of Margaret M. (nee Childress), devoted father of Joanne Lough and John J. Mank, Jr., loving grandfather of Joseph W. Lough, Jr., and his wife Karen and Laura Lough, cherished great-grandfather of Conner John Lough and Jesse Simmons, dear brother of Catherine Casey, Elmira Romans, William C. Mank, Margaret Schaaf and Shirley Burton, loving brother-in-law of Dorothy Mouring and her husband John, Thelma...

Patterson Mill hosts Harford Tech at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, in one of the Week Six of the 2012 Harford County High School football season. C. Milton Wright travels to Fallston in another key Bel Air area high school football game. Bel Air hosts North Harford. And John Carroll travels for an MIAA game at St. Mary's. All games are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday. Inky Webb, the long-time high school football prognosticator for The Aegis , predicts Fallston, John Carroll, Patterson Mill and North Harford.

On September 22, 2007, BARBARA BENNETT; devoted wife of John W. Patterson and beloved sister of Melvyn Bennett. Also survived by seven aunts; Stella Bing, Iris Jones, Teareatha Orr, Gerusha Hamlett, Viola Bing, Lauretta Laurel and Gloria Youmans; one uncle, Isaiah Orr; four stepchildren, Christopher, David, Ronald and Susan with granddaughter Maya; adopted daughter Marshell with grandson Maxwell; devoted friends; Charlotte Allen, Wanda and Charlie Cromer...

BaseballCalifornia Angels -- Sent P Troy Percival and IF Rod Correia to the minor-league camp.Chicago Cubs -- Placed 2B Ryne Sandberg (broken hand) and SS Shawon Dunston (herniated disk) on the 15-day DL.Chicago White Sox -- Optioned P Jason Bere to Triple-A Nashville.Colorado Rockies -- Placed C Eric Wedge on the 15-day DL.Florida Marlins -- Acquired P Chris Hammond from the Cincinnati Reds for 3B Gary Scott and a player to be named. Purchased the contract of P Luis Aquino from the Kansas City Royals.

Moves Auto racing HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS (NASCAR): Gave driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus five-year contract extensions. INDIANAPOLIS 500: Named Tora Takagi Rookie of the Year. Baseball BLUE JAYS: Placed 3B Eric Hinske on 15-day DL, retroactive to May 24, with broken hamate bone in right hand. Recalled former Orioles IF Howie Clark from Triple-A Syracuse. Transferred P Bob File to 60-day DL. CARDINALS: Placed 2B Fernando Vina on 15-day DL with severely torn right hamstring.

Near no-no The Florida Marlins didn't get a hit yesterday until Cody Ross lined an opposite-field single to right against Paul Shuey with two outs in the seventh, as the Orioles posted a 3-0 victory in their exhibition home opener. Rob Bell duplicated starter Erik Bedard by retiring all six batters he faced. Scott Williamson escaped a jam in the fifth after an error and a walk. Chris Ray retired the Marlins in the sixth, preventing them from getting a ball out of the infield. Rule change Only in spring training can the home team bat in the bottom of the ninth inning with a three-run lead.