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Brightview Hosts 5K Run On Ma & Pa Trail - Patch.com
Monday, June 19, 2017We want to continue the spirit and spread the word that age is simply a number.”“It will be another great day and will benefit a great cause,” affirms Andy Anderson, Executive Director at Brightview Avondell. “The county’s Senior Emergency Fund is essential for seniors in need.”“Senior Emergency Funds have made a difference in the quality of life and independence for many seniors in the county,” adds Karen Winkowski at the Office on Aging’s Senior Emergency Fund. “We are honored to be included in this special event.”Age groups for the 5K include children 12 and under, ages 13-59 and over 60. Cash prizes for the top three male and female runners will be awarded and medals will be given in each of the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. A one kilometer walk will also be held for all ages.Brightview Avondell and Brightview Bel Air are Event sponsors for the 5K. Gold sponsors are Bayview Homecare, Bel Air Health & Rehabilitation, Brightview Senior Living, Heartland Hospice, and WB Mason. Silver sponsors are Harford Community College, Healthy Home Restorations, Inc., Interfinish, Jenerations Health Education, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., McComas Funeral Home, Royals Commercial, SageAge, and Tribute Home Care. Registration is still open on-line at http://eliteracemanagement.com/2nd-annual- brightviews-age- is-just- a-5k/ or call Brightview Avondell at (410) 638-8100 or Brightview Bel Air at (410) 893- 2202 to receive an application in the mail or for more information on available sponsorship opportunities.Image Via Pixabay Get free real-time news alerts from the Bel Air Patch. Originally published June 8, 2017.
Avon Obituary: Philip Rotondo, 82 - Patch.com
Monday, June 19, 2017Philip Louis Rotondo died Saturday, June 10, 2017. Phil was born in Simsbury and lived in Simsbury and Avon for most of his life. He attended Avon Old Farms on a scholarship and started the baseball team there. After Avon Old Farms, he went on to study civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and eventually earned a Masters and PhD in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He spent two years in the US Coast and Geodetic Survey, and told a story about being on watch one night and nearly getting knocked overboard by a flying fish. Phil worked for nearly four decades at Combustion Engineering where he earned a reputation as the guy who could solve any problem. He also launched entrepreneurial ventures for which he earned several patents.Long time Avon residents may remember the Rotondo Pizza House which Phil ran with his parents. He was in charge of making the pizzas and recently calculated that he had made over 250,000 pizzas in his lifetime. His love of cooking and pizza-making extended to later in his life when he became famous for the polenta and pizza par...
Monday, May 01, 2017I guess the biggest thing is just to make sure your equipment’s working right and you don’t get in a hurry — though I’m not saying that he was in a hurry.” Along with the sheriff’s office, the Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance also responded. According to Mudder’s death notice, a visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service at the First Baptist Church in Avon. The funeral will be held at Avon High School Gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Monday, May 01, 2017Graveside: 10 a.m. May 2 at Clovis Cemetery. Remembrance: American Heart Association, 7425 N. Palm Bluffs Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711. Arrangements: Boice Funeral Home.ERICKSON — Lavon Cyril Erickson, 87, of Fresno died April 23. He was a retired industrial engineer for California State University, Fresno. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. April 28 at Farewell Funeral Service. Service: 3 p.m. April 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Remembrance: Trinity Lutheran Church, 3973 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA 93726. EVANS — Shayna Lee Evans, 32, of Fresno died April 22. She was an office manager for Ray’s Towing. Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon April 28 at Yost and Webb Funeral Home. Service: Noon April 28 at the funeral home. HEREVIA — Oralia Ramirez Herevia, 82, of Orange Cove died April 25. She was a farmworker. Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. April 28 at St. Isidore the Farmers Church. Rosary: 10 a.m. April 28 at the church. Mass: 10:30 a.m. April 28 at the church. Arrangements: Sterling & Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba.JORGENSEN — Denton V. Jorgensen, 78, of Fresno died April 24. He was a co-owner of Jorgensen Battery. Private service. Arrangements: Affordable Direct Cremations.PEREZ — Raul Manuel Perez, 69, of Fresno died April 19. He was a bus driver for 20 years. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. April 27 at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. April 28 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. RODRIGUEZ — Maria L. Rodriguez, 96, of Reedley died April 23. She was a homemaker. Rosary: 6 p.m. April 27 at Cairns Funeral Home Chapel. Mass: 10 a.m. April 28 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Parlier. SEE — Nalee See, 30, of Visalia died April 25. She was a homemaker. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. May 1 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. Service: 9 a.m. May 2 at Grace Lutheran Church. SHIELDS — Michael Thomas Shields, 57, of Fresno died April 9. He was a computer technician. Services pending. Arrangements: Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc.TORRES — Jean Rosalie Torres, 74, of Selma die...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Kerrie of Keysville, Cullen Carl Clark of Nathalie, Sam Owen Clark of Nathalie and Isaac Scott Clark of Nathalie; two great-grandchildren, Gavin Garrett and Anna Kate Clark; one step granddaughter, Shavonne Garrett; three step-great grandchildren, Dylan Eanes, Si’ena Garrett and Bruce Williams.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Harris and Faye Francis, and two brothers, Jake Murphy and Roland Murphy.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Catawba Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael O’Shea, the Rev. LeRoy Davis and the Rev. P.A. Medley officiating.Burial will follow in Liberty Christian Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home on Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Ryland Otie Clark Jr., 4022 Liberty Road, Nathalie.For memorials, consider the Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Care of Sandra Crews, 3100 Lennig Road, Nathalie, VA 24577, or the Liberty Christian Church Cemetery Fund, Care of Deborah Forlines, 4055 Liberty Road, Nathalie, VA 24577.Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com.Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Monday, April 03, 2017Miller, Sr. Karen was a 1964 graduate of Bristol High School and was employed as a cashier at Shaffers Market for several years. She also worked for a time at the Buena Vista Cafe and she sold Avon products.She married Martin P. Emerine on April 10, 1965, they shared 52 years of marriage and many happy memories together, he survives.Karen enjoyed crocheting, gardening and making scrubbies. She was a loving and outgoing lady who dearly loved her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.Besides her beloved husband, Karen is survived by a son, Jeff Emerine, of Bristolville; a brother, Alan (Sharon) Miller of Akron; a sister, Joyce (John) Sines, of Rineyville, Kentuky and a granddaughter, Alexis McCrimmon of Bristolville. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Wendy Emerine; a brother, William Miller, Jr and a sister, Diane Currence.Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, 533 North Park Ave., Warren, with Pastor Fred Keener officiating.Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers the family requests material contributions be made to the Bristolville Church of The Brethren, in Karen’s memory. This obituary may be viewed and condolences can be sent to the Emerine family by visiting www.carlwhall.com.Order Flowers HereShare this:Related PostsAdv...
Monday, March 27, 2017W. Frost. Dr. Frost will be remembered for his many contributions to the New York and Connecticut public colleges, for his books, his scholarship and his military service. He was a member of the Avon Congregational Church and the Country Club of Farmington. A Memorial Service will be held at the Avon Congregational Church at 6 W Main St, Avon, on Saturday, April 22nd at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. James Frost scholarship fund at the, Connecticut State University System Foundation. Checks may be sent to Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System Office, Office of the President, 61 Woodland Street, Harford, CT 06105 (please be sure to note James Frost Scholarship on the memo line). Funeral arrangements are provided by Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. Get free real-time news alerts from the Simsbury Patch.
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Brightview Hosts 5K Run On Ma & Pa Trail - Patch.com
Monday, June 19, 2017We want to continue the spirit and spread the word that age is simply a number.”“It will be another great day and will benefit a great cause,” affirms Andy Anderson, Executive Director at Brightview Avondell. “The county’s Senior Emergency Fund is essential for seniors in need.”“Senior Emergency Funds have made a difference in the quality of life and independence for many seniors in the county,” adds Karen Winkowski at the Office on Aging’s Senior Emergency Fund. “We are honored to be included in this special event.”Age groups for the 5K include children 12 and under, ages 13-59 and over 60. Cash prizes for the top three male and female runners will be awarded and medals will be given in each of the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. A one kilometer walk will also be held for all ages.Brightview Avondell and Brightview Bel Air are Event sponsors for the 5K. Gold sponsors are Bayview Homecare, Bel Air Health & Rehabilitation, Brightview Senior Living, Heartland Hospice, and WB Mason. Silver sponsors are Harford Community College, Healthy Home Restorations, Inc., Interfinish, Jenerations Health Education, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., McComas Funeral Home, Royals Commercial, SageAge, and Tribute Home Care. Registration is still open on-line at http://eliteracemanagement.com/2nd-annual- brightviews-age- is-just- a-5k/ or call Brightview Avondell at (410) 638-8100 or Brightview Bel Air at (410) 893- 2202 to receive an application in the mail or for more information on available sponsorship opportunities.Image Via Pixabay Get free real-time news alerts from the Bel Air Patch. Originally published June 8, 2017.
Avon Obituary: Philip Rotondo, 82 - Patch.com
Monday, June 19, 2017Philip Louis Rotondo died Saturday, June 10, 2017. Phil was born in Simsbury and lived in Simsbury and Avon for most of his life. He attended Avon Old Farms on a scholarship and started the baseball team there. After Avon Old Farms, he went on to study civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and eventually earned a Masters and PhD in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He spent two years in the US Coast and Geodetic Survey, and told a story about being on watch one night and nearly getting knocked overboard by a flying fish. Phil worked for nearly four decades at Combustion Engineering where he earned a reputation as the guy who could solve any problem. He also launched entrepreneurial ventures for which he earned several patents.Long time Avon residents may remember the Rotondo Pizza House which Phil ran with his parents. He was in charge of making the pizzas and recently calculated that he had made over 250,000 pizzas in his lifetime. His love of cooking and pizza-making extended to later in his life when he became famous for the polenta and pizza par...
Monday, May 01, 2017I guess the biggest thing is just to make sure your equipment’s working right and you don’t get in a hurry — though I’m not saying that he was in a hurry.” Along with the sheriff’s office, the Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance also responded. According to Mudder’s death notice, a visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service at the First Baptist Church in Avon. The funeral will be held at Avon High School Gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Monday, May 01, 2017Graveside: 10 a.m. May 2 at Clovis Cemetery. Remembrance: American Heart Association, 7425 N. Palm Bluffs Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711. Arrangements: Boice Funeral Home.ERICKSON — Lavon Cyril Erickson, 87, of Fresno died April 23. He was a retired industrial engineer for California State University, Fresno. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. April 28 at Farewell Funeral Service. Service: 3 p.m. April 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Remembrance: Trinity Lutheran Church, 3973 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA 93726. EVANS — Shayna Lee Evans, 32, of Fresno died April 22. She was an office manager for Ray’s Towing. Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon April 28 at Yost and Webb Funeral Home. Service: Noon April 28 at the funeral home. HEREVIA — Oralia Ramirez Herevia, 82, of Orange Cove died April 25. She was a farmworker. Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. April 28 at St. Isidore the Farmers Church. Rosary: 10 a.m. April 28 at the church. Mass: 10:30 a.m. April 28 at the church. Arrangements: Sterling & Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba.JORGENSEN — Denton V. Jorgensen, 78, of Fresno died April 24. He was a co-owner of Jorgensen Battery. Private service. Arrangements: Affordable Direct Cremations.PEREZ — Raul Manuel Perez, 69, of Fresno died April 19. He was a bus driver for 20 years. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. April 27 at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. April 28 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. RODRIGUEZ — Maria L. Rodriguez, 96, of Reedley died April 23. She was a homemaker. Rosary: 6 p.m. April 27 at Cairns Funeral Home Chapel. Mass: 10 a.m. April 28 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Parlier. SEE — Nalee See, 30, of Visalia died April 25. She was a homemaker. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. May 1 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. Service: 9 a.m. May 2 at Grace Lutheran Church. SHIELDS — Michael Thomas Shields, 57, of Fresno died April 9. He was a computer technician. Services pending. Arrangements: Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc.TORRES — Jean Rosalie Torres, 74, of Selma die...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Kerrie of Keysville, Cullen Carl Clark of Nathalie, Sam Owen Clark of Nathalie and Isaac Scott Clark of Nathalie; two great-grandchildren, Gavin Garrett and Anna Kate Clark; one step granddaughter, Shavonne Garrett; three step-great grandchildren, Dylan Eanes, Si’ena Garrett and Bruce Williams.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Harris and Faye Francis, and two brothers, Jake Murphy and Roland Murphy.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Catawba Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael O’Shea, the Rev. LeRoy Davis and the Rev. P.A. Medley officiating.Burial will follow in Liberty Christian Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home on Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Ryland Otie Clark Jr., 4022 Liberty Road, Nathalie.For memorials, consider the Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Care of Sandra Crews, 3100 Lennig Road, Nathalie, VA 24577, or the Liberty Christian Church Cemetery Fund, Care of Deborah Forlines, 4055 Liberty Road, Nathalie, VA 24577.Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com.Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Monday, April 03, 2017Miller, Sr. Karen was a 1964 graduate of Bristol High School and was employed as a cashier at Shaffers Market for several years. She also worked for a time at the Buena Vista Cafe and she sold Avon products.She married Martin P. Emerine on April 10, 1965, they shared 52 years of marriage and many happy memories together, he survives.Karen enjoyed crocheting, gardening and making scrubbies. She was a loving and outgoing lady who dearly loved her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.Besides her beloved husband, Karen is survived by a son, Jeff Emerine, of Bristolville; a brother, Alan (Sharon) Miller of Akron; a sister, Joyce (John) Sines, of Rineyville, Kentuky and a granddaughter, Alexis McCrimmon of Bristolville. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Wendy Emerine; a brother, William Miller, Jr and a sister, Diane Currence.Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, 533 North Park Ave., Warren, with Pastor Fred Keener officiating.Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers the family requests material contributions be made to the Bristolville Church of The Brethren, in Karen’s memory. This obituary may be viewed and condolences can be sent to the Emerine family by visiting www.carlwhall.com.Order Flowers HereShare this:Related PostsAdv...
Monday, March 27, 2017W. Frost. Dr. Frost will be remembered for his many contributions to the New York and Connecticut public colleges, for his books, his scholarship and his military service. He was a member of the Avon Congregational Church and the Country Club of Farmington. A Memorial Service will be held at the Avon Congregational Church at 6 W Main St, Avon, on Saturday, April 22nd at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. James Frost scholarship fund at the, Connecticut State University System Foundation. Checks may be sent to Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System Office, Office of the President, 61 Woodland Street, Harford, CT 06105 (please be sure to note James Frost Scholarship on the memo line). Funeral arrangements are provided by Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. Get free real-time news alerts from the Simsbury Patch.
