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Monday, May 12, 2014

Ober S. Herr, Jr., 87, of Westminster died May 8, 2014

Ober S. Herr, Jr., 87, of Westminster, died early Thursday morning, May 8, 2014 at his home.

Born February 16, 1927 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Ober S. Herr, Sr. and Dorothy McDaniel Herr. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanne Blettner Herr.

A native of the community, Ober was a 1944 graduate of Westminster High School, where he served as class president and received the Rotary Medal at graduation. Ober interrupted his college education to serve as an aviation machinist’s mate in the U.S. Navy from February 1945 to April 1946.

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He received his B.A. degree in Economics in 1949 from Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College which was named after his grandfather. He worked briefly at the Times Printing Company, followed by employment at Jameson and Barnsley Automobile Co.

In 1964 Ober began his banking career at Carroll County Bank and Trust Co. (now B.B.&T.) and later was promoted to vice president and comptroller. During his banking career, he graduated from the Maryland-Virginia School of Bank Management (1967) and retired in 1992.

He was a life-long member of Westminster United Methodist Church, where he sang in the Chancel Choir and served on the church’s finance committee, the Administrative Board, and was treasurer of the Benevolence Fund.

In addition, he sang for many years with the Carroll County Choral Society and the Carroll Singers. He also was a member, long-time volunteer and former treasurer of the Carroll County Historical Society, as well as serving on the board of the Carroll County Heart Association, and as chair of the City of Westminster’s Planning and Zoning Board.

He was the longest serving member of the Westminster Rotary Club, having joined in 1951. He served as treasurer, Pinion Editor, president (1960-61), member of the awards committee, treasurer of the Sherman Flanagan Scholarship Fund, and edited the annual club directory for many years. In 1986, his service as a Rotarian was recognized and he was named a Paul Harris Fellow.

As a young man, Ober earned his pilot’s license and enjoyed aviation. He was interested in model railroading, white water rafting, and hiking the Appalachian Trail with his sons and friends. He and his wife also enjoyed travelling and sailing with their friends.

Surviving him in addition to his wife are their children and spouses, Karen and William Mallonee of Owensboro, KY; Stephen and Nancy Herr of Bend, OR; and James and Katie Herr of El Dorado Hills, CA; brother and sister-in-law, William McD. and Lois Herr of Carbondale, IL; and 7 grandchildren (Michael, Daniel, Mandee, Andrew, Karah, Connor and Spencer) . He was predeceased by his grandson, Logan D. Herr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2014 from the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster, with his pastor, Reverend Mark Smiley officiating. Burial will follow in Westminster Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made in his name to the Westminster United Methodist Church Music Program, 162 E. Main Street, Westminster; the Sherman Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o of the Westminster Rotary Club, PO Box 1244, Westminster, MD 21158 or to the Carroll County Historical Society, 210 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157.

http://www.myersdurborawfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=470284

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

For Anyone Who's Ever Had To Say Goodbye To A Common And Extraordinary Man - Trending Now on Patch - Skokie, IL Patch

For Anyone Who's Ever Had To Say Goodbye To A Common And Extraordinary Man - Trending Now on Patch - Skokie, IL Patch:

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By Mandy Meisner I say goodbye to someone special.

I wrote this eulogy for my grandfather. He was 85 when he died, in general good health, sitting at his kitchen counter reading the mail. His last few years were spent taking care of his wife who is living with Alzheimer's.

Brian Gilson had been part of my life for as long I've lived. From the day I came home through having children of my own, he had always been there. But the truth is, I hardly knew him. He lived a long time and was many things to many people, I was privy to knowing only a slice of what would make up his life, one version in a long evolution.

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Friday, March 21, 2014

L'Wren Scott, and the awful truth about women's obituaries-Well written By Stassa Edwards March 20, 2014 Just saying

http://theweek.com//article/index/258258/lwren-scott-and-the-awful-truth-about-womens-obituaries

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Labels: Journalism, Journalism sloppy, People Obituaries, Women, Women's Issues

Coverage of the fashion designer's passing was just the latest example of a sad journalistic tradition

By Stassa Edwards March 20, 2014

When news broke that respected fashion designer L'Wren Scott had passed away on Monday, The New York Times noted her suicide with the regrettable headline "Mick Jagger's Girlfriend Found Dead."

The Times wasn't alone in its faux pas; the Associated Press dutifully tweeted, "BREAKING: Law enforcement: Mick Jagger' [sic] girlfriend, L'Wren Scott, found dead in NYC of possible suicide." Though the AP managed to slip Scott's name in the headline of the report, both news organizations seemed to agree: Scott's death was newsworthy only because of her romantic association with a legendary rock and roller. Editors at neither The New York Times nor the Associated Press seemed to grasp that Scott's untimely death was newsworthy because of her professional accomplishments.

One would think that after the stroganoff incident, the Gray Lady in particular would have found a better way to note the passing of accomplished women, but it clearly hasn't. The poor handling of Scott's death speaks more broadly to the difficulty of recounting a woman's life — namely the determination of a hierarchy of facts, a project that should seem gender neutral but rarely is. It often seems natural enough to define women by their relationships — wife, mother, girlfriend, etc. — and let famous men be memorialized for their accomplishments, their family lives taking a backseat. This was certainly the case with the aforementioned stroganoff incident, in which the Times' obituary writers downgraded Yvette Brill from rocket scientist to pretty good cook.

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Former Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel George B. Brosan has died

Maryland State Police Press Release
02/28/2014 10:34

STATE POLICE MOURN PASSING OF FORMER SUPERINTENDENT

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – On behalf of the entire Maryland State Police family, Colonel Marcus L. Brown regrets to announce the passing of a former State Police Superintendent and federal law enforcement executive.

Colonel George B. Brosan, of Annapolis, Md., died last evening after a valiant battle with a lengthy illness. He served as Maryland State Police Superintendent from November 1, 1985 to April 22, 1987.

“Colonel Brosan led the members of the Maryland State Police by example and served the people of our state with a diligent commitment to excellence,” Colonel Brown said. “He recognized the important statewide public safety role of the Maryland State Police and worked throughout his tenure to enhance the effectiveness of the law enforcement services our troopers and civilian employees provided to our citizens.”

Governor Harry Hughes appointed Colonel Brosan to the position of Maryland State Police Superintendent. His appointment came following the retirement of the previous Superintendent, Colonel Wilbert T. Travers, Jr.

Prior to his appointment as Superintendent, Colonel Brosan had served in law enforcement for 26 years. He was a member of the New York Police Department from 1959 until 1962, when he became a special agent for the U.S. Customs Service. In 1973, he joined the Drug Enforcement Administration. He served as Special Agent In Charge of the Baltimore office from 1977 to 1984, before being appointed Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Loudon Park Funeral Home funeral arrangements for Mitchell Keith Alexander

http://loudon.tributes.com/our_obituaries/Mitchell-Keith-Alexander-100378553

Alexander was born on October 25, 1957 and passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014.

Mr. Alexander was a resident of Catonsville, Maryland at the time of his passing.

VISITATION

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Loudon Park Funeral Home

3620 Wilkens Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21229

(410) 644-1900

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

INTERMENT: Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Loudon Park Cemetery

3620 Wilkens Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21229

(410) 644-1900

Funeral services for Mitch Alexander will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Loudon Park Funeral Home, 3620 Wilkens Ave

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In an article by Frederick N. Rasmussen in The Baltimore Sun February 26, 2014, Mitchell K. "Mitch" Alexander, McDaniel director… “Mitchell K. "Mitch" Alexander, director of events services at McDaniel College who earlier had been student activities director, died Feb. 19 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was 56…

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Loudon Park Funeral Home, 3620 Wilkens Ave… Read Mr. Rasmussen’s article here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-mitchell-alexander-20140226,0,611785.story

I am so sad. Mitch was a wonderful friend. Mr. Alexander knew the history and traditions of Westminster, the college and the students really well. He knew how things worked and how to mesh together what was in the best interests of the students, the college and the town. Moreover, not only was he extremely bright, he was nice. He was great people and our hearts and prayers go out to his friends, loved-ones and family.

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Also see: Mitchell K. Alexander, McDaniel College director of Event Services http://tinyurl.com/mq3rybz

February 19, 2014

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I learned today from my friend on Facebook, Mahlia Joyce that my dear friend Mitch Alexander has passed away from a heart attack… I am so sad and my heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. Mitch was a wonderful friend for many-many years. He was always good for a big hug, a huge smile and a kind word.

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Funeral services for Mitch Alexander will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Loudon Park Funeral Home, 3620 Wilkens Ave

I am so sad. Mitch was a wonderful friend. Mr. Alexander knew the history and traditions of Westminster, the college and the students really well. He knew how things worked and how to mesh together what was in the best interests of the students, the college and the town. Moreover, not only was he extremely bright, he was nice. He was great people and my hearts and prayers go out to his friends, loved-ones and family.

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Also see: Mitchell K. Alexander, McDaniel College director of Event Services http://tinyurl.com/mq3rybz

February 19, 2014

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/02/mitchell-k-alexander-mcdaniel-college.html

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Mitchell K. Alexander, McDaniel College director of Event Services

February 19, 2014

Dr. Ethan A. Seidel wrote:

Rest in peace Mitch...

We regret to inform the McDaniel community that Mitchell K. Alexander, director of Event Services, passed away today, Feb. 19, following a heart attack. He earned his bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Education from WMC in 1980 and worked in Student Affairs as a part-time Decker Center building manager during the evenings and weekends. While an undergraduate here, he was named to Who’s Who Among American College Students and the recipient of the Lynn F. Gruber Leadership Award

After teaching middle school science for a year at Saint Francis Academy in Baltimore, Mitchell returned to the College as assistant director of College Activities. In 1986, he completed his master’s degree in School Administration. He left for a promotion in 1988 and served as director of Student Activities at Post College in Waterbury, Connecticut. He returned 16 months later to WMC as student activities director.

In a 1993 edition of the student newspaper, Mitchell was described as having, “the whole campus in his hands.” His legacy is one of empowering student groups to organize and create successful events for the campus community. More recently, his campus knowledge was invaluable for his expertise and guidance for event staging and set-ups.

He is survived by his wife Mildred Artis Alexander, class of 1981, and their two children, Blake and Paige.

Information regarding funeral services will be shared when available.

Dr. Ethan A. Seidel

Vice President, Administration and Finance

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Richard Maloy, Thompson and WaPo Veteran, Dies at 89 - FishbowlDC

Richard Maloy, Thompson and WaPo Veteran, Dies at 89 - FishbowlDC:

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/richard-maloy-thompson-and-wapo-veteran-dies-at-89_b121734

"By Patrick Tutwiler on January 9, 2014 1:16 PM"

Yesterday we reported on the passing of longtime WaPoprinter Fred McHone. Today we learn of another veteran WaPo journalist who has died. Richard Maloy, who served as Washington bureau chief of Thomson newspapers after working for years at the Post, died Dec. 1. From the obituary:

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Our Saviour Lutheran Church www.oslc-warrenton.org Warrenton VA

Ronald LeRoy Rognlien, 61, traveled the world through work and service

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/bal-ronald-leroy-rognlien-obituary-20131220,0,3219938.story

Warrenton (Va.) resident had family and community ties to Carroll County

Ronald LeRoy Rognlien, 61, of Warrenton Virginia and Westminster Maryland http://tinyurl.com/mrkubzk

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Ronald LeRoy Rognlien, 61, a retired defense contractor and world traveler with family ties to Westminster, died unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home in Warrenton, Va., on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013.

Born in 1952 in Baraboo, Wis.; he was the son of the late Stanley LeRoy Rognlien and the late Arlene Doris Jacobson Rognlien. His father served on submarines in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific, then worked throughout his career with Alcoa, the Aluminum Company of America. As a result, the family lived all over America.

After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University, Mr. Rognlien followed in his father’s footsteps and served for 32 years as a defense contractor with the intelligence community -- a job that took him to some 68 countries over the years. His particular field of expertise was computer science and communications.

Mr. Rognlien married Marian Babylon in 1982 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Westminster.

After retirement, Mr. Rognlien continued serving others through volunteer and mission service. He again traveled the world, this time for recreation, and spent time in Westminster with his extended family. He enjoyed fishing in Alaska, playing math and word games like Sudoku, and drove the Alcan Highway and across the United States several times.

In addition to his training as an electrical engineer, he was handy with tools and home improvement projects. He was a veteran of many mission trips with Taylorsville United Methodist Church, helping those who had suffered from natural disasters. Those mission included trips to Biloxi, Miss. after Hurricane Katrina and New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy.

He volunteered at numerous Carroll County civic and community functions. He was handy with a chainsaw and was among the Taylorsville “wood chuckers,” who cut firewood for the needy. He was a serious student of golf.

The family will receive friends at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, at 91 Willis Street, Westminster, MD on Monday, December 23, from 7 to 9 p.m.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 28 at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Rd., Warrenton, VA; with visitation starting at 10 a.m. The Rev. Michael Church will officiate with a eulogy by The Rev. Sarah Dorrance.

Inurnment will be private at the family mausoleum at Krider’s Cemetery, Westminster, Md.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to People Helping People, 34 Beckham Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Ronald LeRoy Rognlien, 61, traveled the world through work and service

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/bal-ronald-leroy-rognlien-obituary-20131220,0,3219938.story

Mr. Rognlien married Marian Babylon in 1982 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Westminster.

The family will receive friends at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, at 91 Willis Street, Westminster, MD on Monday, December 23, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Inurnment will be private at the family mausoleum at Krider’s Cemetery, Westminster, Md.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to People Helping People, 34 Beckham Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.

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Ronald LeRoy Rognlien, 61, traveled the world through work and service

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/bal-ronald-leroy-rognlien-obituary-20131220,0,3219938.story

Warrenton (Va.) resident had family and community ties to Carroll County

Ronald LeRoy Rognlien, 61, of Warrenton Virginia and Westminster Maryland http://tinyurl.com/mrkubzk

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Friday, October 04, 2013

New York Times Breaking News: Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap, Who Ousted U.S. From Vietnam, Is Dead

BREAKING NEWS Friday, October 4, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap, Who Ousted U.S. From Vietnam, Is Dead

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/05/world/asia/gen-vo-nguyen-giap-dies.html?emc=edit_na_20131004&_r=0

Vo Nguyen Giap, the relentless and charismatic North Vietnamese general whose battlefield victory at Dien Bien Phu drove France out of Vietnam and whose tenacious resistance to the United States in a long and costly war there eventually sapped America’s political will to fight, died on Friday in Hanoi. He was believed to be 102.

The death was reported by several Vietnamese news organizations, including the respected Tuoi Tre Online, which said he died in an army hospital.

General Giap was among the last survivors of a generation of Communist revolutionaries who in the postwar decades freed Vietnam of colonial rule and fought a superpower to a stalemate. In his later years, he was a living reminder of a war that was mostly old history to the Vietnamese, many of whom were born after it had ended.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: Kay Church, 66 of Manchester, July 6, 1946 - June ...

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: Kay Church, 66 of Manchester, July 6, 1946 - June ...: Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: 20060713 Happy Birthday Kay Church : Happy Birthday Kay Church July 13 th , 2006 by Kevin Dayhoff Ca...

Kay Church, 66 of Manchester, July 6, 1946 - June 6, 2013

Labels: Carroll Co Commissioners, Carroll Co Govt News, People Carroll Co, People Church Kay, People Obituaries, People Tributes, Tributes

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: 20060713 Happy Birthday Kay Church: Happy Birthday Kay Church July 13 th , 2006 by Kevin Dayhoff Carroll County Commissioners Julia Gouge, Dean Minnich, and Perry Jon...