Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Friends are invited to celebrate Chuck's life on Wednesday, May 24 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Frances Lehmann, "Fran", 85, a resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of N. Ft. Myers, FL, died on Saturday, May 20 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on January 28, 1932 in Dummerston, VT to the late Clarence and Mariam Covey, Fran worked as a clerk with Islip Township and the State of Maryland. As a child, Fran was a Girl Scout and later she became a Girl Scout Leader for her children. During her lifetime, she travelled extensively  with her late husband of 52 years, Everett W. Lehmann, because of his job. While living in Sayville, NY for more than 17 years, Fran was very active in the Sayville PTA where she served a term as President. After moving to Bowie, MD, she became active in the Bowie Women's Club and the Lady Elks of Bowie. Later, she was also active in the Annapolis Women's Club and the Lions Club in Florida. She enjoyed golfing, knitting toe socks for her granddaughters, reading, crafts and sitting in her favorite chair watching the hummingbirds. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Lehmann of Bowie, MD, Nancy Prutting of Shady Side, MD and Dawn Cooper of Crystal River, FL; her grandchildren, Josef Hermann, Hollie Tyler, Tiffany Helfer, Janeen Lehmann and Caitlyn Prutting and her great-granddaughter, Elise Tyler. Friends are invited to celebrate Fran's life on Wednesday, May 24 from 4 to 7 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 2 PM. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.  

Ronald George Pedersen, "Capt. Ron", 80, of Annapolis, MD, loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Fairfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crownsville, MD. He was recovering from complications resulting from an injury when he passed away due to cardiac arrest. Born on August 29, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Viggo and Lillian Pedersen, Ron was raised in Northport, NY and was a 1958 graduate of the U.S Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  Following graduation, Ron spent three years at sea as a Merchant Marine before taking a job with the Department of the Navy as a marine engineer, where he worked for more than two decades. Ron also served as a Commander in the United States Naval Reserve.  After retiring, Ron traveled between the Caribbean and the United States on his boat the "SY Gemini" and then set out to fulfill his lifelong dream of sailing around the world. With the help of many friends and crewmates, he completed his journey circumnavigating the globe on Gemini in 2014, after more than 15 years at sea. Along the way, he met and married his beloved wife Susan, who finished the last half of the journey with him. All told, he traveled 68,000 miles, to 52 countries on 5 of the 7 seas. Ron enjoyed a full and adventurous life. He was an alumnus of the USMMA, a member of the SSCA and WRSC and founding member of the ACG. Ron is survived by his wife, Susan Ulrich Pedersen; daughter, Nina Pedersen; daughter Lisa Pedersen and her husband, Mark Martin; his stepdaughter,  Kristin Romero and her husband David; his step-sons, Ben Ulrich and his wife, Lori and Brian Ulrich; his niece, Meryl Burre; his nephews, Phil and Charlie Burre, three grandchildren and 10 step grandchildren. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Ron's life on Saturday, June 17 at 4 PM at the West River Sailing Club, 4800 Riverside Dr., Galesville, MD. There will be a private burial in New York at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 222011, Great Neck, NY 11022 or online at www.usmmaaf.com/makeadonation. Tributes and condolences may be made online by visiting the link on this page.

Marjorie "Margie" Anne White, 85, a fifty-six year resident of Capitol Heights, MD, died on Friday, May 19, 2017 in Annapolis, MD,  following a two week battle with pneumonia and heart complications.  Born on January 21, 1932, in Washington, D.C., Margie enjoyed horse racing, baseball, and football. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Robert Benjamin White and her sisters, Betty Sheridan and Dorothy Kolb. Margie is survived by her daughter, Brenda Martin and her husband, Victor; her son, Robert S. White; her brothers, Bernard Taylor, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO  and Roger Taylor of Ocean City, MD;   her five  grandchildren, Melissa Canter and her significant other, Jennifer Pyles, Christina Bowman and her husband, Daniel Bowman, Sr., Chasity Menna, William White, Amanda Martin and her significant other, Timothy McCloskey and her seven great-grandchildren, Joseph Canter III, Ashley Canter, Treasure Menna, Sarah Bowman, Katelynn Menna, Daniel Bowman, Jr. and Brycen McCloskey. Friends are invited to celebrate Margie's life on Wednesday, June 14 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 11 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Washington, DC. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Tyler's life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

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Francis Paul Gunde, 61, a resident of Brooklyn, MD for 10 years and previously of Washington, DC,died on Thursday, May 18 at his home. Born on December 30, 1955 in Washington, DC, to the late Joseph and Helen Gunde, Francis was an Information Technology Professional. He was a member of the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington, the Fort Washington, MD chapter of the Harley Owners Group, and the Woodworkers Association. In his spare time, Francis enjoyed motorcycles, woodworking, cooking and learning the guitar. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Diane Gunde; his daughter, Helen Carlson of Forestville, MD; his stepson, Henry Haase of Brooklyn, MD; his brother, Joseph (Peggy) Gunde of Davidsonville, MD; his sister, Patricia Poole of Annapolis, MD;  his granddaughters, Mia Carlson and Mya Adams; nieces, Rachael Faulkner and Lauren Poole and nephews, Jack Poole and Gary Gunde. 
Friends are invited to celebrate Francis' life on Tuesday, May 23 from 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Jesus the Good Shepherd Cemetery in Owings, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West River Center Camperships, P.O. Box 429, Churchton, MD 20733. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Erminio (Ernie) J. Scavongelli

Passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2017 as a result of congestive heart failure. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Blanche, in 2001 after more than 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his two children, Gail and Gary Scavongelli, their spouses, Ed Johnson and Jan Scavongelli, his grand children and great grand children, and his brother Richard of Lynnfield MA.

Relatives and friends are invited to Erminio's Celebration of Life on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr., Suitland, MD. Internment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in the name of Ernie Scavongelli may be made to the American Heart Association.

Peggy Sue Pugh, age 52, of Lothian, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 at her home in Lothian. Peggy was born in Washington, D.C. on June 17th, 1964 and grew up in Prince George’s County.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Thomas; her mother, Virginia Carter; and her father, George Johnson. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband, George Pugh of Lothian; three devoted sons, Shawn, Ryan, and Kyle; and her brothers, Butch, John, Bill, and Michael.  Peggy was beloved by all who knew her and touched the lives of many people. She was the band and theater mom for many students at Southern High School. Her students and coworkers at the Center of Applied Technology South loved her dearly. She loved animals, especially her fur babies Katie and Misae, as well as her grand fur babies Princess Buttercup and Kuro. Love was something Peggy did well, and anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her learned this very quickly. She will be dearly missed. Friends are invited to celebrate Peggy's life on Wednesday, May 24 from 3:30 pm until  her funeral service begins at 6:30 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd.,Edgewater. Interment is private. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

Mary Drechsler Crowell, a  resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Augusta, ME for 34 years, formerly of District Heights, MD for 30 years, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Brightview South River in Edgewater, MD.  She was 94.

Born July 10, 1922, in Wiggins, MS to the late George Leo Drechsler and Mary Ball Parks Drechsler, she graduated from Yazoo City,  MS High School and moved to Washington, DC   Mary was employed  for many years at Loomis, Sayles & Company.  She was a longtime member of Green Street United Methodist Church in Augusta, ME, and previously at District Heights Presbyterian Church .  Mary enjoyed all sports, particularly the Redskins, Patriots and Saints Football.  She especially loved spending time with her family.

Mary was the beloved wife of 47 years of the late Ralph George Crowell; devoted mother of Charles "Drex" Crowell and his wife, Nancy Norell Crowell of Edgewater, MD and Margaret Crowell Hata and her husband Raymond Hata of Flanders, NJ; sister of the late Minnie Drechsler Burns; grandmother of Dawn Crowell Murphy and her husband, Colin, Adam Drechsler Crowell and his wife Emily, Christopher George and his  wife Haruka, Jason Daniel, and  Mary Elizabeth Hata    Also survived by one great-grandchild, Liam Hata.

Mary was dearly loved and will be greatly missed but is now pain free and in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ   

Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, May 21 from 1:00 p.m. until her funeral service begins at 1:30 p.m.   Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 7 at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, ME.  Memorial donations American Cancer Society,  405 Williams Ct., Ste. 120, Baltimore, MD 21220 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.


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 Relatives and friends are invited to Elizabeth's Celebration of Life on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m and on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 1:45 p.m. 

Edward F. Ebert, Jr.
(Age 82)

Recently of Annapolis, and formerly of Bethesda, and Timonium, MD, entered eternal rest peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2017.
Ed was born on October 22, 1934, in Baltimore, the son of Edward Sr. and Margaret (Jacobs) Ebert. He was raised in West Baltimore and was a graduate of City College, Class of 1952. He attended Johns Hopkins University and graduated from the University of Maryland, with honors in American History, in 1956. His career with the C&P Telephone Co./Bell System spanned 33 years, interrupted by two years of service in the U.S. Army. Ed retired in 1989, as Assistant Vice-President of Public Relations with Bell Atlantic.
While at Hopkins in 1956, Ed met and fell in love with Nancy Salzman, whom he married in 1958. She passed away in 2002, after 44 wonderful years of marriage. Ed served in many volunteer positions, which included terms as past president of the Exchange Club of Cockeysville and terms on the Board of Managers for the Towson YMCA. He was active as a deacon and elder for Towson Presbyterian Church and Potomac Presbyterian Church. An avid sports enthusiast, Ed also enjoyed travel, poker nights, tennis, political discourse, reading, music, old movies and great friendships. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughter, Jane Torano, and her husband, Ted, and their children, Andrew, Julia and Elena, of Annapolis; daughter, Susan Sutton, and her husband, Craig, and their children, Katie, Tommy, and Danny, of New Hope, PA; sister, Joan Quinto and her husband, Joe; sister, Nancy Rabin and her husband, Fred, and many nieces and nephews.
Ed will be remembered for his youthful energy, courage, strength, optimism, resilience, humor, integrity, and unwavering love of family and faith. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 17, 2017, at Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support the DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Gifts can be made payable to AAMC Foundation, noting on the memo line of the check, "In memory of Edward Ebert." Mail to AAMC Foundation, 2000 Medical Parkway, Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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On Saturday, May 13, 2017 of Waldorf, MD; wife of the late  G. Russell Boyce; mother of George (Mary) Boyce, M. Kathleen (Mike) McCracken, Janet (John) Ahlbrandt, and the late Margaret Lou Horton; grandmother of Cindy (Frank) Kissner, Erin Holloway, G. Russell (Krista) Boyce, Sean (Meredith) McCracken, Kelly (Brad) Pinekenstein, the late Jeff Crayne, Julia (Mike) Payne, and Bill (Dawn) Patterson; great-grandmother of Ryan, Daniel, and Drew Kissner, Noah, Luke, and Riley Holloway, Kyle and Dylan Boyce, Chloe and Liam McCracken, Kaitlyn Crayne, Amelia, Evelyn Payne and Taylor Patterson.

She was a retired Federal DoD employee. She worked for the Democratic National Committee and, subsequently, retired from the Republican National Committee.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Boyce's Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at. St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD from 10 a.m until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.










Charles Lockett Miller ‘44

Commander Charles L. Miller, of Annapolis, MD died peacefully in his sleep on 13 May 2017. He was 96 years old. 

Charles was the son of Robert Nicholas Miller II, USNA ‘10; the brother of Robert Nicholas Miller III USNA ‘40; and father of James Russell Miller, USNA ‘75.

Charles was born 14 October 1920 to Nell Lockett and Robert Nicholas Miller II (’10) in Kerrville, Texas. At an early age his family moved from Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana. 
He attended Gulf Coast Military Academy Gulfport, Mississippi, and then Alcée Fortier High School where he was President of his class, graduating in 1938.

Charles was the New Orleans President of the Junior Red Cross at age 16, and as the representative, traveled to Washington where he was elected President of the National Junior Red Cross. 
He attended Tulane University with an awarded scholarship for one year. Upon receiving an appointment to the US Naval Academy, he joined his older brother, Robert N. Miller USNA ’40. 

At the Naval Academy, Charles served as Battalion Commander, and was a two-letter athlete in Soccer and Track (He was an outstanding pole vaulter). While at the Academy he received a Letter of Commendation from the Superintendent at Graduation, 7 June 1943 for, “…midshipmen having contributed most by their officer like qualities and positive character to the development of naval sprit and loyalty within the Regiment.”

Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1943 with the accelerated Class of 1944, and a tour of duty in the Pacific, he attended Pre-flight School at Iowa City, Iowa, and then went to Naval Air Station Chase Field in Beeville, Texas where he received his Aviator Wings in 1946. Upon completion of carrier training in Jacksonville, Fl, he was assigned to the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) and flew the F4U Corsair. 
During his flight training, he met the love of his life, Betty (Elizabeth Begley), from Washington, DC, when she went to visit her sister, Barbara, in Jacksonville, FL. Barbara had just married a classmate of Charlie’s, James L. Holbrook. Charlie, after first being introduced to Betty, remarked to Jim after that first meeting, “I’m going to marry that girl,” and indeed they did. Betty and Charlie were married at the base Chapel in Jacksonville, Fl, 15 December 1945, and have been married for seventy-two years.

During his twenty-year naval career, his sea tours included: USS Santa Fe (CL 63), USS Roosevelt (CVA 42) with VF -42; USS Wasp (CVA 18) with VF – 171; USS Ranger, CVA-61, flying missions in the Korean War; and USS Shangri La. (CVA 38).  His shore assignments included: Flight Training Naval Air Training Command, Pensacola, FL; Naval Air Training  Flight Training Command; NAS Patuxent River- Operations Department and Ground Control Approach (GCA) Officer; Caribbean Sea Frontier/COM 10 - Flag Lieutenant; Administrative Aide and Flag Secretary to the Superintendent USNA; Executive Officer of Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron (FASROPN) 5, NAS Oceana, VA.; Naval War College, Newport, RI as a student and then Instructor, during which time he attended Boston College and earned an MA in International Relations; and his final assignment as Commander, Configuration Manager, and the F-4/Sparrow III Weapon System in Bureau of Naval Weapons.
Retiring from the Navy in 1965, he worked twenty years at Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Aerospace and Electronics System Division, as Director Plans, Programs and Integrated Logistics Support for AWG-10/11/12 radar systems.

Upon retirement from Westinghouse Electric Corporation in 1986, he and Betty were able to spend more time playing golf at their home course at the U.S. Naval Academy, and at many other courses during their travels around the world. Charlie also served as Treasurer of the Maryland Interclub Seniors Golf Association (MISGA) for the USNA Golf Club. He also served as the USNA ’44 Class Treasurer for a number of years. He was a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club and The New Providence Club. Charlie’s other interests included ushering at the Naval Academy Chapel, a lifelong passion for Bridge, tending to his rose garden, birdwatching, enjoying many years at their property at Rehoboth Beach, DE, and of course, watching his three adoring grandchildren grow up. 

Charles is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Begley Miller, of Ginger Cove, and two sons: Charles L. Miller Jr., his wife Kristen Kidwell Miller, of Highlands, NJ; and their two sons, Andrew Lockett Miller of Los Angeles, CA, and Nicholas Kidwell Miller of New York, NY; and James Russell Miller (USNA ‘75), his wife, Patricia Matthews Miller, and their son James Russell Miller Jr. of Annapolis, MD. 

There will be an Inurnment at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association or to the Ginger Cove Foundation. Additional information will be made available on the George P. Kalas Funeral Home website. 
An announcement for the inurnment at the U.S. Naval Academy will be made at a later date. 

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Zosimo "Antonio" Topacio Monzon, 90, of Lothian, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, surrounded by family.

Antonio, was a retired United States Navy Master Chief, with a distinguished career spanning 32 years in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1978.  He was permanently stationed at the White House and served seven presidents often accompanying them in their travels.  During the Nixon and Ford Administration, he was the Presidential Valet and traveled extensively around the world, most memorably to China and Russia.  After retiring from the Navy, while still at the White House, he began a ten-year civil service career and retired in 1988 during the Reagan Administration. 

Antonio was one of four children born in Imus, Cavite City, Philippines to the late Florencio Reyes Monzon and Teofista Topacio.  He is survived by his daughter, Carla and his sons Zosimo Jr. and Ricardo; daughter-in-law Carol; 7 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thelma Jane and son Tony and his sisters Juanita, Rebecca and brother Romeo.

A Celebration of Life for Antonio will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, immediately followed by a funeral service at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037.  Interment with military honors will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting contributions towards a memorial bench.

Please take a moment and leave the family a condolence or light a candle by using the link on the left.

Leta Marie Miller, 83, a resident of Annapolis, MD for twenty-one years and previously of Forestville, MD, died on Saturday, May 13 at her home. Born on August 10, 1933 in Thurman, IA to the late, Orvel Leo and Iva Ina Sheer, and raised in Napa CA. She worked as a bookkeeper with R.M. Thornton, Inc. of Capitol Heights, MD for twenty-six years. Leta was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Robert Miller and her son, Robert N. Miller. She is survived by her children, Tamara A. Miller of Johns Creek, GA, Kimberly I. Matalik of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Roger A. Miller of Annapolis, MD, and Raymond A. Miller of East Windsor, NJ, and her grandchildren, Justin R., Tyler C. and Megan M. Miller. Friends are invited to a celebrate Leta's life on Friday, May 19 starting at 11 am with Mass immediately following at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Daniel Frank Wood, 63, formerly of Poland, passed away suddenly at his home in Edgewater on May 12, 2017, surrounded by family.

    Daniel was born on July 24, 1953 in Herkimer, a son of the late Edward and Mildred (Frank) Wood. He graduated from Poland Central School in 1971 and furthered his education at HCCC. On July 16, 1978, he was united in marriage with the former Audette Dmitri.

    Dan owned and operated Wood's Upholstery, formerly in Cold Brook, prior to moving to Edgewater in 1988. He then established his new business, Canvas Creations, where he specialized in custom marine canvas work for the past 29 years. Dan was an avid runner and enjoyed coaching high school sports.

    Survivors include his wife of 38 yrs, Audette, two sons, Jared and Mitchell, and his mother-in-law, Carol Flaherty, all of Edgewater, MD; six siblings, Susan LeGacy, Charlotte, NC, Amy (David) Eckler, Poland, Melissa (Mark) Sheremeta, Manlius, Russel Wood, Poland, Laura (Rick) Salamone, Little Falls, and Leona (Tom) Cookinham, Poland; his father-in-law, Hank Dmitri; in- laws, Cheryl (Bucky) Flansburg, Mark Dmitri, and John Dmitri; an aunt, Betty Frank; several cousins, nieces, nephews, employees, customers and friends; and his adored pets, Lola and Bella. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Tom Wood; and his step father-in-law, Jack Flaherty.  

   
Friends are invited to celebrate Daniel's life on Sunday, May 28 where his memorial service begins at 2 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.   Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.

 In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Amyloidosis Research Consortium or a charity of your choice.

Robert O'Steen, 91, of Silver Spring, MD, died peacefully at Arbor Ridge on Wednesday May 10, 2017.
Robert was born on January 13, 1926 in Washington, DC to the late William and Jeanette O'Steen. He joined the Navy at age 17 during WWII. He then graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1949.

He worked for the Dept. of the Army after graduation where his chief duty was scripting letters to Congress.
He was a true wordsmith. He concurrently joined the Army Reserves, while working at NASA, for the procurement division at Goddard Space Flight Center MD.

His retirement, at age 55 in 1981 from both NASA and the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel, left him leisure time to pursue flying lessons. He earned his pilot’s license, finding great joy in the sky.
Robert was a loving father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend to all.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Pearl and his second wife, Jeanne. He is survived by his son, Robert (Barbara) O'Steen Jr, and his daughter, Debra (Michael) Fleischer; grandchildren, Wesley and Carly; companion and friend, Dottie Zehringer, along with many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to St. James' Episcopal Church and Riderwood Retirement Home for all of the arrangements and support.

Friends are invited to celebrate Robert's life on Monday May 15, 2017 from 6 to 9 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A funeral service will be held  on Tuesday, May 16 at 11 AM at St. James' Episcopal Church in Lothian. Immediately following Robert will be laid to rest next to his loving wife Pearl V. O'Steen, at the Maryland Memorial Park in Laurel. 


Burial at Arlington Cemetery at a later date. On line condolences and tributes may be left by clicking on the link to the left.

On Sunday, May 7, 2017 of Temple Hills, MD; son of Constance K. Dalpra and the late Clarence E. Dalpra; brother of Christopher and Curtis Dalpra and Gina Dalpra-Berman; brother-in-law of Mark R. Berman; uncle of Christopher, Joseph and Kelsey. David’s Celebration of Life will be held at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5414 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Elizabeth Jane Harvey
On Friday May 5, 2017 the beloved wife of 64 years to Edward B. Harvey; mother of Mary Ellen Norris, Budge, Mike, Bill, and Patrick Harvey, Donna Carbon and Beth Bell, and the late Diane Ruby and Dennis Harvey. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren;  best friend of Rose Marinari. Family and friends are invited to Elizabeth’s Celebration of Life at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748 on Monday May 8, 2017 from 10 a.m., until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Maryland. Family  requests memorial donations to Holy Family Parish School.


Obituaries

Charles Bednarik, Sr.

Frances Lehmann

Ronald Pedersen

Marjorie White

Tyler Sellers

Francis Gunde

Erminio Scavongelli

CMSgt. William Stanek (Ret.)

Joseph Milnor

Peggy Pugh

Mack Best

Mary Crowell

Elizabeth Hill

Edward Ebert

Mary Boyce

CDR. Charles Miller, USN (Ret.)

Zosimo Monzon

Leta Miller

Daniel Wood

Robert O'Steen

Michael Salley

Mary Ross

David Dalpra

Elizabeth Harvey