Shank

On August 10, 2005, ORETTA F. SHANK (nee Sigmon); beloved wife of Charles M. Shank; devoted mother of the late George M. Shank. Also survived by grandchildren, Bryan Shank, Tracey Shank-Sanza and Eric Shank; great-grandchildren, Spencer and Emma Sanza and Izabella Shank. Funeral services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours on Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9.

On August 28, 2009, DORIS B. SHANKS. On Tuesday, friends may call Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services (East), 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 P.M. On Wednesday, Mrs. Shanks will lie in state in the Vaughn C. Greene East Chapel, 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to (410)433-7500.

On November 26, 2003 CATHERINE A. SHANK, 87, of Arvada wife of the late Samuel R. Shank, Sr.; mother of Samuel R. Shank, Jr., Kathleen I. Bauer, Mary J. Lopez and Gail A. Shank. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She lived in Baltimore until 1960. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 2 p.m. Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Lutheran Hospice, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

Hometown : Frostburg Members: Derek Shank, keyboards and vocals; Josh Grapes, samples, effects, keyboards and vocals; Curt Tompkins, drums and vocals; Kenny Tompkins, guitar and lead vocals Founded : 2006 Style : experimental electro-pop Influenced by : Mum, Deerhoof, Panda Bear Notable: The Christmas Lights is the brainchild of Kenny Tompkins, who recorded the band's debut album, Walk Like a Human, at home by himself. Tompkins recruited Grapes, Shank and his brother, Curt, to perform the pieces live.

On December 4, 2005, JOHN RAYMOND SHANK, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Rutkowski); devoted father of Erin Dicello and her husband Eric and Jonathan Shank and his friend Tracy; loving grandfather of Logan Michael Shank; son of Margaret Shank and brother of Jeffrey Shank. A Catholic Burial Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In John's memory contributions may be made to a Scholarship Fund for his grandson, Logan Shank, c/o David P. Hagar, BCEFCU, 23 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Towson, MD, 21204.

On May 8, 2007, SHIRLEY J. SHANK of Arbutus, MD. Beloved wife of the late Garrett M. Shank; loving mother of Gary M. Shank, Jr. (Karen) and Joyce L. Kokkonen (Kauko); devoted grandmother of John Luber (Kim), David Luber (Janice) and Karen Radcliffe (John); caring sister of Joan Graham; loving great grandmother of Alex, Steven, Kaily, Nicholas, Josh, Sara, Jacob, Matthew, Sydney and Ryan. Family and friends are invited to call at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, MD on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9pm.

Vernon K. Shank, a retired postal worker, died of complications from aging July 9 in the nursing facility at Oak Crest Village in Parkville. He was 93. Born and raised in Baltimore, Mr. Shank graduated from Forest Park High School in 1928. He worked for a time for Bethlehem Steel, and in 1935 took an administrative job with the U.S. Post Office. Mr. Shank joined the Coast Guard in 1942 and served as a cook during the war. He was discharged in 1945, and that year married Mary McClure.

No one can stereotype Nate Shank.This coach's son is not pampered or spoiled or given any special treatment.In fact, the senior Westminster High middle-distance runner has to hear about his mistakes much longer than his teammates."

Jennifer N. Shank, an Annapolis accountant and former competitive swimmer, died of cancer Sunday at her Severna Park home. She was 27. She was born Jennifer Nicole Phillips in Beaufort, S.C., and was raised in Arnold. A 1995 graduate of Severn School, she performed with its choral group that toured England and Germany. She also was a member of Severn's swim team and the Naval Academy Junior Swim Team. She earned an associate's degree in liberal arts at Anne Arundel Community College. At her death, she was a senior at the University of Maryland, studying for a bachelor's degree in business and accounting.

ONE OF THE more complicated choices on the ballot for Harford County Republicans next month is for president of the county council. First-term council members Mark S. Decker and Mitch Shank are vying for the nomination. The Democrats have no contested primary, with one candidate: Gunther G. Hirsch, a past mayor and councilman in Havre de Grace.Unlike most metropolitan counties in Maryland, where councils choose a member from among themselves to run meetings, Harford voters elect their council president.

Prosecutors said yesterday they do not believe that a homemade knife found a few hours after the 2006 fatal stabbing of a corrections officer in a Jessup prison - and which disappeared and later resurfaced as a weapon confiscated from an inmate - was the weapon used in the murder.

On May 8, 2007, SHIRLEY J. SHANK of Arbutus, MD. Beloved wife of the late Garrett M. Shank; loving mother of Gary M. Shank, Jr. (Karen) and Joyce L. Kokkonen (Kauko); devoted grandmother of John Luber (Kim), David Luber (Janice) and Karen Radcliffe (John); caring sister of Joan Graham; loving great grandmother of Alex, Steven, Kaily, Nicholas, Josh, Sara, Jacob, Matthew, Sydney and Ryan. Family and friends are invited to call at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, MD on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9pm.

Republicans in the House of Delegates chose one of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s most outspoken backers as minority leader yesterday, signaling a desire to provide a vocal opposition to the Democrats who now control the governorship as well as the legislature. Del. Anthony J. O'Donnell, the Southern Maryland Republican who served as minority whip for the last four years, will move up to the role of minority leader when the legislature reconvenes in January, taking over the spot held by state Sen.-elect George C. Edwards.

On December 4, 2005, JOHN RAYMOND SHANK, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Rutkowski); devoted father of Erin Dicello and her husband Eric and Jonathan Shank and his friend Tracy; loving grandfather of Logan Michael Shank; son of Margaret Shank and brother of Jeffrey Shank. A Catholic Burial Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In John's memory contributions may be made to a Scholarship Fund for his grandson, Logan Shank, c/o David P. Hagar, BCEFCU, 23 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Towson, MD, 21204.

On August 10, 2005, ORETTA F. SHANK (nee Sigmon); beloved wife of Charles M. Shank; devoted mother of the late George M. Shank. Also survived by grandchildren, Bryan Shank, Tracey Shank-Sanza and Eric Shank; great-grandchildren, Spencer and Emma Sanza and Izabella Shank. Funeral services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours on Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9.

On June 28, 2005, EVELYN M. (nee Mc Namara), beloved wife of the late Robert B. Hutchins and devoted mother of Anna May Shank; cherished grandmother of Debbie Mc Connell and Howard W. Shank Jr. of Lockport, NY; loving sister of Frances Desch and Gordon Mc Namara; also survived by six great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned HARTLEY MILLER-STELLA FUNERAL HOME CHTD, 7527 Harford Rd, on Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment in Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

The lure of Winters Mill continues to gobble up the best and brightest among area coaches. The school, scheduled to open this fall, announced the majority of its winter and spring coaches yesterday. The all-star list is headed by Westminster track coach Jim Shank and Liberty girls lacrosse coach Courtney Vaughn, both multiple picks as County Coach of the Year in their respective sports. Other established names include North Carroll's Bernie Koontz (girls basketball), Liberty's Sal Picataggi (boys lacrosse)

Julie Shank knows all about defense.The Severna Park junior, an All-America honorable mention her first two seasons, understands that's her trademark. She lives by the No. 5 Falcons' motto: "Offense wins games; defense wins championships."But after providing 31 goals and assisting on 14 more last year, Shank is showing another trademark this season -- versatility."I'm getting the best of both worlds," said Shank, who has been seeing more regular time on attack this season and has 14 goals and 11 assists.

On June 29, 2005; NANCY KATE SHANKS of Glen Burnie. Beloved daughter to Walter and Kathryn Shanks; devoted sister to Bill Shanks, Susan Shanks and Margie De Gruchy. Caring fiance to Bob Dzagan. The family will receive visitors at Singleton Funeral Home, 1 Second Avenue, S.W. (at Crain Highway) Glen Burnie on Friday from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. at the Messiah United Methodist Church, 7401 Furnace Branch Road, in Glen Burnie. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park.

Tourism council to update visitor's guide to county The Tourism Council of Carroll County Inc. is preparing to publish the second edition of its visitor's guide, Destination Carroll County, this fall. The guide is produced by the nonprofit council as a service to the Carroll County Office of Tourism, which uses the booklet in its promotion and advertising of the county. This magazine-style publication features maps and information on the towns, the Civil War, historic sites, attractions, parks, lodging, restaurants and shopping.