Parkton

Ian Hannafin has been fighting to find a cure for cancer since neuroblastoma stole his best friend, Joseph Messina, more than half a decade ago. It was then that Hannafin decided to create his own fundraising event, which has raised more than $15,000, and he has been in charge of running it ever since. Hannafin, now a rising senior at Loyola High, is only 17. He started the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Parkton Kids Ride in 2008, when he was just 13. The event is one of 35 PMC Kids Rides, held mainly in New England.

Parkton -- -- At the age of 48, after more than two decades living and working in Baltimore's inner city, artist James W. Voshell is starting over again.''I have relocated my entire studio and moved out of the city of Baltimore,'' he says in letters his patrons and friends are receiving these days. ''I am now living on a farm in Parkton, Maryland, with a special lady, Lynne, and her daughter Julie. I will no longer be painting the inner-city subject matter.''I now plan to explore and focus on our natural environment and man's relationship with such.

On January 17, 2004, LIDA C. (Wilson) WILLIAMS, of Parkton, MD.; wife of the late Walter L. Williams; mother of L. Almeda Stovall. Also survived by several nieces. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, January 22, 2004 at Parke Memorial United Methodist Church York Road, Parkton, MD. Interment will be in Pine Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Parkton, MD. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 A.M. to noon. Memorial contributions to Parke Memorial United Methodist Church, 18910 York Road Parkton, MD. 21120-9201.

Grace Han, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Han of Parkton, and Andrew Gordon, son of Maureen and Charlie Gillmer, Jeffrey and Joanne Gordon, were married June 21, 2008 at the Belmont Conference Center, Elkridge Maryland.

On March 4, 2004, GLORIA LOIS HALE, of Parkton, MD; sister of Myron Hale. Also survived by many cousins. Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M., Thursday, March 11, at Stablers United Methodist Church, Stablers Road, Parkton, MD. Interment will be in Stablers United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 2 P.M., Thursday, at the church. Memorial contributions to Stablers United Methodist Church, Stablers Road, Parkton, MD 21120. Arrangements by J. J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 Second Street, New Freedom, PA.

Frances Sanzo Gerrard, vice president for sales of Hendersen-Webb Inc., a real estate development firm, died Tuesday of cancer at her mother's home in the Village of Cross Keys. She was 49.A Mass of Christian burial for Ms. Gerrard was being offered today at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles St.The resident of Old Barn Road in Parkton was associated with the real estate company for 12 years. She handled sales of townhouses and condominiums.Born in New York City, the former Frances Sanzo moved toBaltimore as a child.

On February 11, 2008, JOHN A. LINHARD, JR. A memorial service will be held on May 25, 2008 , 11:30 A.M., at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 18310 Middletown Road, Parkton, MD, 21120.

On January 25, 2006, ANNA BLANCHE SHAFFER, of Parkton, Md. Wife of the late Charles L. Shaffer, mother of Mary S. Mc Lear, Kathryn S. Clough and Helen S. Smith. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, at 2 pm from J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 Second St., New Freedom, Pa. Interment in Pine Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Parkton, Md.

On December 29, 2006, CHARLES V. "MUTT" BAKER of Parkton, MD; brother of Gladys Baker and Mary Widener. Graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday January 5 at Pine Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Parkton, MD. Friends may call at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 Second St., New Freedom, PA., on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

On January 12, 2005 C. WALTER TURNBAUGH, 87 of Stewartstown, PA, formally of Parkton, MD. Husband of E. Gertrude (nee Stiffler) Turnbaugh. Funeral Service at 11 A.M., Saturday at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 Second St., New Freedom, PA. Viewings from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., Friday at the Mortuary. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Parkton, MD.