FERNANDO - AGNES MERAYA

(nee PEIRIS) beloved wife of late Lionel Fernando, mother of Aruna, Dilhara, Nalin and Hiran, mother-in-law of Hermian, Joseph, Geethani, Roshima, grandmother of Malinda, Malith, Dimithri, Inshake, Kiyoshi, Kavisha, Hiruni and Kanishke, expired. Funeral at Kalutara North.

James Worl, 87, helped Haiti and spoke out for peace

When James Worl visited the rural areas of Haiti in the early 1990s, he was moved by the overwhelming poverty and persevering spirit of those he met.

Kenneth "Ken" Krell, 79

Kenneth "Ken" Krell, 79, of 13005 Hawkins Circle, Hagerstown, Md., died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Thank You Notes

The Norman O. Amos family sends heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards and flowers and wonderful stories about Norm. And to Rick Royal and Chris T. Christ, who so graciously helped us with arrangements.

Death Threats for Antigay Politician?

New York state senator Shirley Huntley, who is running for reelection, says she will not be deterred by death threats she said she's received from people who oppose her lack of support for marriage equality.