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14 THE BALTIMORE SUN SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014 Marilyn W. Beckey Dedicated and popular Stoneleigh Elementary School art teacher was also a world traveler ALTON Doris BADURA Jodean BARROW David Richard CLEVENGER Joanii Margaret EBERHARDT John Warren GLAZER Pola HOFFACKER William FJr HOFFMAN III Rev. Harry Lee LIPPMAN Sydney Michael PHILLIPS Ruth L. POSNER Bernard SHIFLETT "LEIMBACH" Mary Ann SHULTZ Twila "Polly" Jean SJOLANDER Deborah TO VIEW DEATH NOTICES ONLINE VISIT BALTIMORESUN.COM MARYLAND'S ONLINE COMMUNITY http:www.baltimoresun.com OR ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE mobile.baltimoresun.com IN MEMORIAM DEATH LODGE NOTICES HOFFACKER, William Jr Beloved husband of Carolyn for 61 years, father of 4 daughters, Cindy, Cherie, Laurie and Michele, grandfather of 4, great grandfather of 1, passed away on July 30th after a long battle with cancer. If desired, remembrances can be made to Avow Hospice of Naples or Florida Cancer Specialists Research Center.

A family memorial celebration is planned for a later date. HOFFMAN III, Rev. Harry Lee By Frederick N. Rasmussen The Baltimore Sun Marilyn W. Beckey, a former longtime Stoneleigh Elementary School art teacher who was a world traveler, died July 25 of heart failure at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

She was 86. "She was a lot of fun and reminded me of 'Mrs. said Brandon Bender, who studied art with Mrs. Beckey at Stoneleigh Elementary school from 1987 to 1990. "She was very friendly and outgoing.

She let us run, and if there was anything she could do to help us, she would." The daughter of Paul Westfall, an IRS auditor, and Margaret Armstrong Westfall, a homemaker, Marilyn Westfall was born in Posey County, and spent her early years in Poseyville, before moving to Greenbelt with her family in the late 1930s. They moved again to Springfield, Ohio, "I remember one time she got on an Egyptian lack and we were making papier-mache mummies, which we thought were pretty cool. She let us get away with making a lot of goofy things." Mr. Bender said Mrs. Beckey accomplished a lot on a tight budget "She brought her own paints from home and other art supplies from home," he said.

"If you showed any land of interest in something that we were doing, she was all over you." Geoff Bond, who is a position management supervisor in human resources for Baltimore County public schools, was also a student of Mrs. Beckey 's at Stoneleigh in the 1970s. "She was the quintessential elementary school teacher. She was wonderful, very positive, upbeat and really encouraging to all of her students, and even people like me who weren't the most talented when it came to art," said Mr. Bond, who lives in Timonium.

"I never saw her down. The Rev. Harry Lee Hoffman, III, 87, of Sykesville, Maryland died Friday, August 1, 2014. Born July 13, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Hoffman, Jr. and Charlotte Feast Hoffman.

His sister, Charlotte Hoffman Wheeler, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Louisa Primrose Hoffman, his sister, Martha Hoffman Stegner, his children, Alice Middleton, LAWRENCE Joseph L. 03281941 08092012 How blessed am I to have met such a fantastic man. Even today, it is not unusual for someone to tell me what a wonderful impression you made on them. Time has allowed me to feel somewhat better, but still miss you terribly.

Your loving wife, Marlene if 4m William "Bill" Hoffman, and Charlotte Van Duser, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a graduate of Friends School of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, and Virginia Theological Seminary. He spent most of his adult years serving as an Episcopal priest in Relay, Maryland (St. John's), in Powell and Lovell, Wyoming, in Richmond, Virginia (St. Matthews), in Purcellville, Virginia (St.

Peter's), and in Ellicott City, Maryland (St. John's). He enjoyed music, photography, writing, golf stamp collecting, and watching the Baltimore Orioles. Most importantly, he felt called to help people during their times of crisis and tried to practice what he preached by giving of his time, talent and treasure. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 orsupport.pdf.org.

A memorial service will be heldon Sunday, August 1 7 at 2 pm at the Fairhaven Auditorium, 7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, Maryland, with a reception to follow. LIPPMAN, Sydney Michael where she graduated from Springfield High School. She began her college studies in 1949 at Wittenberg University, also in Springfield. There she met Robert Davis Beckey, whom she married shortly before her graduation in 1953. The couple began teaching in elementary schools, first in Buffalo, N.Y., and later in Hanover, Pa, and came to Towson in 1959 when Mr.

Beckey joined the math department of what She was the direct opposite of a cynical person. She was always cheerful," he said. Mr. Bond said she established a weaving club and brought looms into her classroom to teach weaving to her students. "She slapped lunchtime and used her own time to teach weaving," he said.

"For a lot us, her art class was the best class of the day. She was just so much fun." After she was divorced SARIOJR Ramonito 08091987-05072013 Happy 27th Birthday Sweetie. We love and miss u. You have been gone away from us for 1 year, 3 months and 2 days. It seems like forever.

We will always miss and love u. Your toving Family DEATH LODGE NOTICES Marilyn Beckey drove a deep red 1928 Pierce-Arrow touring car for many years. ALTON, DoriS On August 8, 2014, Sydney Michael Lippman, beloved husband of the late Gloria Lippman (nee Shapiro); father of Dr. H. Robert (Lisa) Lippman and JoAnn (David) Klein; grandfather of Carol (Steven) Bratek, Rachel Klein, Jason Klein and Lori Lippman; dear brother of Gloria (late Sidney) Carton, Helene (Dr.

Hilbert) Levine and the late On Wednesday, August 6, 2014, Doris E. Alton, age 91, beloved wife of the late William E. Alton, devoted mother of William, vera Dillard, Walter, Faith Baker (Herman), loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren passed away. She is also survived by many relatives, family and friends. 'V7 was then Towson State Teachers College.

While raising her children, she was active in the Towson State Faculty Wives Club, performed in talent shows and helped organize campus activities. After her children were grown, Mrs. Beckey returned to college and earned a master's degree in the 1970s from Towson State University. She returned to teaching art at the Lida Lee Tall School on the Towson University campus. She later taught at Carney Elementary School and Gunpowder Elementary School, before joining the faculty of Stoneleigh Elementary School, where she taught for many years before retiring in the 1990s.

Jane E. Umstead, who taught second-, third- and fourth-grade students at Stoneleigh, was a colleague and close friend. "She was always happy. I never saw Marilyn when she wasn't happy and smiling," said Mrs. Umstead, who retired in 2004 from Dumbarton Middle School, where she taught social studies for 14 years.

'We also shared a love of the United Kingdom, which she visited many times," said Mrs. Umstead, who now lives in Amherst, Va. "Marilyn was always very encouraging with the kids and wanted them to show their creativity, which is the most important thing you can do when teaching," she said. "She loved making pottery and had a lain in her classroom," said Mr. Bender, a construction worker who lives in Parkville.

from her husband in the 1980s, Mrs. Beckey moved to a home on Kenilworth Drive in Towson After retiring from teaching, she moved to Stags Head Road in Lutherville. Mrs. Beckey enjoyed traveling through Europe on summer vacations. For a number of years, Mrs.

Beckey enjoyed driving a deep red 1928 Pierce-Arrow touring car with black fenders. "Here was this little petite lady driving this big, big car about 20 feet long that had a double clutch," a son, Samuel Scott Beckey of San Diego, said with a laugh. In 2007, she moved to Mallard Landing, a retirement community in Salisbury, to be near another son. At the retirement community, Mrs. Beckey led an art group and continued painting in oils.

"She was a giving and intelligent woman whose life was often dedicated to the service of others," her son said. "She taught because she thought it was important and idealistically gave of herself to the benefit of her students." Services are private, and according to her wishes, her ashes will be scattered in Poseyville near the graves of her parents, her son said. In addition to her son, Mrs. Beckey is survived by two other sons, Christopher Thomas Armstrong Beckey of Baltimore and Robert Westfall Beckey of Salisbury; and three grandsons. fred.

rasmussenbaltsun.com BADURA, Jodean On July 8, 2014 Jodean A. Badura, 60 years old, from advanced stage tung Cancer, the only child of Tony and Joan Badura, beloved wife ofiames Brannock. Devoted stepmother of Jennifer Brannock, Jessica Parks, and Jamie Jester. Also survived by her grandchildren-Jimmy and Emily Jester, Austin and Molly Parks, and Clara Grace Kilchenstein. Ms.

Badura, originally from Nebraska, served in the U.S. Army and later retired from the U.S. Marshalls Service. She and her husband made their home in Stewartstown, PA. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday 11 am 1pm at the CVACHROSEDALE FUNERAL HOME 1211 Chesaco Ave (21237).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. BARROW, David Richard On August 7, 2014 David Richard Barrow devoted husband of Frances B. Barrow (nee Zak); devoted fatherof John J. Barrow, Mary J. Martin and her husband Bill and Robert Summerfield; loving grandfather of Wendy, Allen, John, Jr.

and Ashley; dear brother ot Rita Kormann, Joan Halstad, Lawrence Barrow, Cathy Barrow and Robert II Barrow; also survived by many other family members. Beatrice (late Charles) Manck; beloved companion of the late Rhona Schneider. Services at SOL LEVINSON 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Sunday, August 10, at 3 pm. Interment Arlington Cemetery -Chizuk Amuno Congregation, N. Rogers Ave.

Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Seasons Hospice Foundation, 6934 Aviation Blvd. Suite N-R, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 In mourning at 12103 velvet Hill Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117. www.sollevinson.com PHILLIPS, RUth L. On August 7, 2014 Ruth Lynn Phillips (nee Caves).

Ruth was the loving wife of the late Elmer Phillips and the inspiring and loving mother of Charles Richard Phillips and his wife Elizabeth and Charlotte Ann Albert and her husband Les. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren as well as a loving cousin, Lois Walters. The family will receive friends at the Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home, 1630 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville (12 mile off beltway exit 14), on Monday 3 to 5 and 6-8 P.M. where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment in Wood-lawn Cemetery.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice. POSNER, Bernard On August 8, 2014, Bernard Posner; loving husband of the late Charlotte Posner (nee Meinster); cherished father of Gary Posner and the late Richard Posner; adored brother of Marian Kramer; loving companion of Estelle Rivers. Funeral services and interment will be held at Arlington Cemetery Chizuk Amuno Congregation N. Rogers Ave on Sunday, August 10, at 11 am. Please omit flowers.

Contributions in his memory may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St, New York, NY 10016. Arrangements By Sol Levinson Bros, Inc. SHIFLETT Mary Ann On August 5, 2014, MARY ANN SHIFLETT "LEIMBACH" (nee Lorden beloved wife of the late Herman P. Shi-flett, devoted mother of Barbara Lair and her husband Larry, Sr. Teresa Leimbach.SSMl, and Renee Whitacre and her husband Robert, grandmother of Joseph and Kristen Whitacre sister of Dianne Corkran and Suzanne Schultheis, aunt of Michele Bell.

Visiting hours at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 7-9 P.M. Rosary on Saturday 4:00 P.M. by the Sisters Servants. Wake Service Sunday 7:30 P.M. Funeral Mass in St.

Brigid's Church on Monday at 11:00 A.M. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Maryann's name to Sr. Teresa Leim-bach for St.

Joseph Nursing Home use, 1220 Tugwell Drive, Baltimore, Md. 21228. www.KFHPA.com SHULTZ, Twila "Polly" Jean On August 7, 2014 Twila "Polly" Jean Shultz; beloved wife of the late John Thomas Shultz; devoted mother of Dan Shultz and his wife Lois, Doug Shultz and his wife Jane; loving grandmother of Johnny, Jake, Jenna, Jeff and Julie; sister of Boots Kemp, Norma Kenealey, Marge Newton and Liz Brittingham. Also survived by loving brothers in law, nieces and nephews and many cherished friends. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) on Sunday, August 10th from 3-5pm, where a Funeral Service will held on Monday, August 1 1th at 12 pm. Entombment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123- 1718. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com SJOLANDER, Deborah Deborah Yvonne Siolander 69, Matthew T.

Kellermann, systems analyst A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7922 Wise Ave. on Monday at 4 PM. Interment Private. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society Tribute Giving, 8400 Silver Crossing, Oklahoma City, OK 73132.

www.RuckFuneralHomes.com curveballs and sliders," said a brother, Mark Kellermann of Lutherville. "He had a walk-on tryout with the Orioles, but since he was a better control pitcher than fastball pitcher, he couldn't hit the required 90-mph minimum to con- Matthew T. Kellermann, a computer systems analyst and lifelong baseball fan, died Aug. 1 of a heart attack at his Ellicott City home. He was 53.

The son of John L. "Jack" Kellermann, an American Telephone Telegraph worker, and Ruth Bopp Kellermann, Matthew CLEVENGER, JoAnn Margaret JoAnn Margaret Clevenger (nee Holland), 76, a resident of Severna Park and formerly of Pasadena, Arbutus, Brooklyn 5 and Glen Burnie (over 20 years), passed away on July 31, 2014 I at Genesis Severna Park Center. She was born in Baltimore, MD on October 6, 1937 to the late Helen and Joseph Holland. JoAnn was a past Anne Arundel County Gridiron Rebel football mom, previous Baltimore Colts tinue to the next level in the HI tryouts. He clocked out at 87 mph," his brother said.

Mr. Kellermann enjoyed vacationing in Ocean City, golfing, attending parties and watching sports. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 4795 Ilchester Road, Ilchester, where a Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. today. In addition to his brother and father, who lives in Ellicott City, Mr.

Kellermann is survived by his wife of 22 years, the former Annette Hubble; a son, Adam Kellermann, a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park; a daughter, Glynnis Kellermann, a freshman at Mount de Sales Academy; a sister, Mary Beth Norman of Ellicott City; and another brother, Paul Kellermann of Catonsville. Frederick N. Rasmussen fan and an avid Ravens fanatic. Jo also enjoyed haggling over fifty cent ashtrays and dollar and a half winter coats at yard sales. Most of all, she adored her five grandchildren.

Jo is survived by her children, Brian Clevenger and wife Lenore, Chip Clevenger and wife Carol, Darrell Clevenger and wife Susan and Sheri Alascio and husband Tom; and five grandchildren, Dustin, Scott, Hannah, Rachel and Joe. She is also survived by her former husband of 26 years, Jacob F. Clevenger, Jr. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. For further information, please visit www.singletonfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Kellermann was born in Baltimore and spent his early years in the West Hills neighborhood before moving in 1972 with his family to the Allenford neighborhood of Ellicott City. A 1979 graduate of Mount Hebron High School, he studied for two years at the Community College of Baltimore County's Catonsville campus. Before joining Lockheed Martin in 1985, he worked as a soil tester for an engineering firm. Until his death, he was working as a computer systems analyst in the defense contractor's Bethesda office. Mr.

Kellermann's love of baseball began when he was 6 playing in clinic leagues. He later played for the Edmondson Recreation Council teams, All Star, Hot Stove and American Legion teams. "Matthew was a control pitcher with EBERHARDT, John Warren On August 3, 2014, John Warren Eberhardt passed away. He was the beloved husband of Virginia Lee Eberhardt (nee Hess); devoted father of Brian Warren Eberhardt and David Warren Eberhardt and his wife Holly; dear brother of Gail Hartman and her husband Bill; loving grandfather of Adam Christopher Eberhardt and Eden Leona Eberhardt. Also survived by many loving extended family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Online tributes may be left at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com passed away on August 3, 2014 in her Randallstown, MD home. Born August 13, 1944 in Fort Bragg, NC to Erma Riley. Leaving behind her husband Gary Sjolander, children Randolph Anderson III and Sonya Kearns and grandchildren Randolph Anderson IV, Paige Anderson, Amy McCabe Kristen McCabe, Summer Weisneski, Autumn Weisneski, Emily Sank. A strong CORRECTION An obituary published for D.

Kent Parker in Thursday's editions inadvertently omitted his wife's first name. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, the former Mary Nancy Nagle. The Sun regrets the error. selfless woman, who always put others before herself. Gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Memorial Services will be held August 8, 2014 at 1 100am. Wylie Funeral Home 9200 Liberity Rd Randallstown Md 21133 Photos for Death Notices for the next day or future publications can be emailed Monday through Friday by 2 P.M. to deathnoticesbaltsun.com Find the most up-to-date and complete obituary info locally and in the US Kaimondi Florist GLAZER, Pola On August 8, 2014, Pola Glazer (nee Zukerman); beloved wife of the late Bernard Glazer; devoted mother of Julia (Dr. Herbert) Livingston, Violet Friedman, and Sylvia (Edward) Wood; loving sister of Berta (Morris) Geltman; cherished grandmother of Theodore (Jennifer) Friedman, Stacy Friedman, Steven (Elizabeth) Liss, Paul Liss, Beth (Kenneth) Wise, Dana (Mitchell) Snyder, and Laura (late Josh) Swisher; adored great grandmother of Megan Friedman, Zachary Wise, Allysa Wise, Caine Swisher, and Sage Swisher. Services at SOL LEVINSON 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Sunday, August 10, at 1 pm.

Interment Kovna Cemetery -Rosedale. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 1 850 York Road, Suite Timonium, MD 21093. In mourning at 3211 Clarks Lane (Weinberg Woods), Baltimore, MD 21215. www.sollevinson.com Sign Guest Books, 'Light a Candle' and receive grief support Baltimore Sun Death Notices are Accessible online at: Send flowers and gifts, or create a memorial website..

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