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On Friday January 10, 2014. The beloved wife of the late Aldo V. Lucian; devoted mother of Kathy (Scott) Wilson, Karen (Scott) Postma, Mike (Kathleen) Lucian and Laura (John) Graziano; sister of Robert and Richard White, also survived by 9 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Friends may call on Monday, January 13, from 7 to 9pm at the GEORGE P.KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 14, at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory. Online guest book is available by clicking the link on this page.

Kenneth Leon Hettenhouser, 67, a ten year resident of Ocean Pines and formerly of Mayo, died unexpectedly at home on January 6. Born January 19, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph L. Hettenhouser and the late Annie M. (Gardner) Dove, he attended Annapolis area schools until his enlistment in the Army in 1964. He served in the Army until 1967, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Sharpshooter (Rifle M14) Medal. He also served as a General Vehicle Repairman. Kenny was a member of the American Legion Post #226. In his spare time, he enjoyed cars, restoring old cars and attending car shows. He enjoyed playing baseball in his younger days with the ‘Boozers’ in Mayo. He also liked hanging out at the American Legion Post #226 and the Bayside Inn in Mayo. 
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Larry Hettenhouser.
 Kenny is survived by one son, Christopher R. Hettenhouser of Edgewater; one daughter, Lynn M. Poknis of Edgewater; four brothers, Nicky, Ronnie and Steve Hettenhouser of MO and Duane Brashears of Arnold; one grandson, Kenneth P. Hettenhouser of Edgewater; three granddaughters, Natalie L., Madelyn A. and Abigail L. Poknis, all of Edgewater. 
A memorial service will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name are recommended to the American Legion Post #226, PO Box 432, Mayo, MD 21106. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

On Monday, January 6, 2014; the beloved wife of Charles R. Nickens; mother of Natalia B. Ray, Stephen T. and Christopher G. Butler and Avis E. Strader; sister of Oswald R. Butler. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Monty's Life Celebration on Friday, January 10 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2401 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD 20744. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park, Laurel, MD.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 9 at 12PM at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Mrs. Rosena I. Brockmond departed this life January 5, 2014 at Fort Washing Rehabilitation Center in Fort Washington Maryland after a prolonged illness.

 She was born in Washington, D.C. on August 9, 1926 to the late Clausell and Pearl Payne. Mrs. Brockmond moved to Mount Vernon, New York in 1943, where she worked at the Mount Vernon Hospital for 25 years. In 1998 Mrs. Brockmond returned to the Washington D.C. area to be closer to family. Ms. Brockmond was preceded in death by her parents: Clausell and Pearl Payne, sister Helen Thompson and niece Margaret Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory, grandniece Michelle (Stanley) Nelson and great-grandniece Lena Nelson. Burial services will be held in New Rochelle, New York on February 8, 2014.

George Gales Turner, Jr., 83, a 53 year resident of Edgewater, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at home after a seven year battle with lung cancer. Born March 4, 1930 in Takoma Park to the late George and Katherine Turner, he was a 1949 graduate of Calvin Coolidge High School. George worked for fifty-five years in the printing industry, thirty of those years being the co-owner of Taylor Printing Company. He also served twenty-two years in the Washington, DC Army National Guard’s 107th Engineer Company, where he held the rank of Major. George was presented the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for dedicated humanitarian service from the Lions Clubs International, as well as numerous service awards from the South Anne Arundel Lions Club. He served as chairman of the SAA Lions Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament, participated in photo eye screening for children and volunteered at the West River Methodist Camp for the Deaf and Blind. He was a member of South Anne Arundel Lions Club, Elks Lodge #622 and American Legion Post #226. He also enjoyed playing golf. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Turner, who passed away in 2001. George is survived by his wife of ten years, Carla Turner; two sons, Buddy Turner of College Park and Drew Turner of Hyattsville; four daughters, Vicki Brashears of Buena Vista, VA, Kristine James of Damascus, Candace Brown of Edgewater and Kim Gramza of Annapolis; one sister, Jean Hubbard of Silver Spring; seven grandsons, Ben Brashears of Augusta, WV, Ian Turner of College Park, Robert Garland of Annapolis, Owen James of Damascus, Ben and Sam Brown of Edgewater and JD Turner; seven granddaughters, Lindsey Snider of Buena Vista, VA, Jennifer Garland and Jessica James of Damascus, Hannah and Abby Brown of Edgewater, Serena and Chelsea; three great-grandchildren, Caeley Brashears of Augusta, WV, John and Parker Snider of Buena Vista, VA. Friends are invited to George’s Life Celebration on Friday, January 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 1 p.m.. Interment is at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the South Anne Arundel Lions Club, PO Box 95, Galesville, MD 20765 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Michael James Thayer, 56, a twenty two year resident of Davidsonville died on Thursday, January 2 at his residence. Born on June 3, 1957 to the late Everette and Katherine Thayer, Mike graduated from Potomac High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He began his firefighting career at Ft. Myer Fire Department in Virginia in 1982 and worked his way up to being the Fire Chief until he retired in 2011. He was a member of Moose Lodge 1856 in Upper Marlboro, the West Penn Hunting Club and American Legion Post 248 and in his spare time enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles and reading. Mike is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Powell and her husband D.J. of Davidsonville; a brother Rev. David Thayer of Annapolis; a sister, Nancy Lee of Springfield, VA and a granddaughter, Ashlynn Zimmerman of Davidsonville. Friends are invited to Mike’s memorial service at 11 am on Friday, January 10 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20010. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link on this page.

Friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Monday, January 6 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 7 at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment will follow at 2pm at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058

On January 1, 2014, Elmer Bernard Diehlman, age 88, beloved husband of Shirley E. Diehlman, cherished father of Kurt F, (Donna) and Robin L. Diehlman and April L. Meadows (C. Wade); loving grandfather of Lyndsey Marie Diehlman and Andie McKenzie Meadows.
 Born on April 23, 1925 in Baltimore Md., Mr. Diehlman graduated from Northwestern University and served his country honorably in the U.S.Navy during both WWII and the Korean conflict. He and his devoted wife shared 65 years together. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Online guestbook available at:www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Betty Anderson Fugitt, of Chester and previously of Heritage Harbor and Cheverly, died peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on January 1, 2014. She was 90.
 
Born March 30, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN, she was a homemaker and military wife and enjoyed living in Japan, France and Seneca, NY. She was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Annapolis and enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.
 
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Howard D. Fugitt, Sr. on April 28, 2004 and a sister, Barbara Osbeck.
 
Betty is survived by four children, Diane Peake (Bill) of Chester, Howard Fugitt, Jr. of Cheverly, and Andrew (Diane Sekula) and John Fugitt, all of Annapolis; two grandchildren, Lennon Peake (Jennifer) of Ellicott City and Justin Peake (Emily) of Annapolis; and 3 great-grandchildren, Kyla, Brady and Henry Peake.
 
Friends are invited to a celebration of Betty's life on Thursday, January 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a memorial service will be held on Friday, January 10 at 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Family and friends are invited to Mathew's Life Celebration at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. An online guestbook is available by clicking the tab on this page.

Robert Joseph “Bob” Coffren, 89, of Annapolis, died December 31 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born on August 13, 1924 in Washington, DC to the late Robert L. and Julia M. Coffren, Bob graduated from McKinley High School. After graduation, Bob went to work as an apprentice machinist for the Department of the Navy. In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a signalman second class, helping to transport U.S. troops to combat zones in Italy, France and Belgium. In recognition of his service, Bob received the American Theater of Operation ribbon, European Theatre of Operation ribbon and Victory ribbon. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946. 

Upon discharge, Bob went to work for the General Accounting Office. He continued his education after the military and graduated in 1950 from the Columbus University School of Accounting. That same year, Bob moved to the Department of the Air Force where he became the Deputy Finance Officer at Bolling Air Force Base. In 1959, he transferred to the Department’s Directorate of Accounting and Finance where he remained until his retirement in 1978. Bob’s federal career was recognized with the USAF Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service.

He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1963 and became a Grand Knight of the Mother Seton Council in Lanham and Faithful Navigator of the Bishop Walsh Assembly in Oxon Hill. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Annapolis where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. Bob enjoyed baseball and golf; he was a member of the Bowie Golf and Country Club and MISGA for 30 years. He also enjoyed traveling, making visits to Spain, Bermuda, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico and most of the United States. 

Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Manilli. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen H. Coffren; son, Robert K. Coffren of Mahwah, NJ.

Friends are invited to Bob’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 9 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 10 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 North Bestgate Road, Annapolis. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heritage Harbour Health Group, 801 Compass Way #5, Annapolis, MD 21401 or St. Mary’s Catholic Church Tuition Angel Program, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the top of this page.

Richard Charles Snyder, Sr. "Buddy," a 45 year resident of Edgewater, died at his home on December 31, after a three year battle with lung cancer. 

Buddy was born February 16, 1933 in Pennsylvania to the late John and Viola Snyder. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class. 

He was a retired union electrician who built his own home and enjoyed playing Bingo.

Buddy was predeceased by his wife, Marie Snyder; and his daughter, Rita Vance.

He is survived by one son, Richard C. Snyder Jr. and his wife, Alicia, of Annapolis; and his son-in-law, Anthony Vance Sr. Also survived by six grandchildren, Jennifer, Malissa, Tiffany and Mary Snyder, Lisa Nash and Anthony Vance Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited at a graveside service at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 6, at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville.

Doreen Mason Judge died of complications related to Alzheimer’s disease Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Mandrin House in Harwood. She was 88. 

Doreen was born April 25, 1925 in England. Her Welsh father was a coal miner who brought his family to the small mining village of Moorends in South Yorkshire, where she grew up.
 
During World War II, Doreen joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) attached to the Royal Artillery. She was just 18 at the time, and often said that she chose the ATS because she liked their uniforms best. It was while serving in the ATS that she met her future husband Donald Judge, an American serviceman. They married in Moorends. After the war ended, she was among the initial wave of British war brides to arrive in the U.S. aboard the Queen Mary in 1946, along with her infant daughter. Her husband’s hometown of Elmira, N.Y. welcomed their first British war bride with great fanfare. When Donald resumed his military service, she and her family lived overseas in Germany, Japan and England. She immersed herself into the local culture wherever she lived.
 
In Japan, she earned a professorship in floral arrangement and took cooking classes from the Benedictine Sisters of Peking. In England, collecting and restoring antiques became her passion. She loved history, which led to her conduct tours as a period-costumed guide with Three Centuries Tours in Annapolis for 15 years.
 
Doreen liked cooking, gardening, restoring antique furniture, playing competitive bridge, sewing, knitting, living like a local in a foreign country, and traveling. But she didn’t like camping or Florida.
 
She was devoted to her family of four daughters, generous in sharing her talents, always quick to smile and had a sly sense of humor. “Don’t bleed on the rug!” was her humorous admonition whenever her children had a minor injury. And if asked to identify an unknown ingredient in a meal, her answer was often “pizen” (poison)!
 
Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Donald Judge; daughters Annette (Michael) Patnode of Millersville; Kathleen (David Blacklock) Nemaric of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; Julie Anne (Anthony) Pagnotta of Upper Montclair, N.J.; sister Frances Mason (Jack) Stephenson of Moorends, Yorkshire, England; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances William John and Hilda (Milton) Mason, and her daughter Janet Howard.
 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 3PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name are recommended to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. You can access both of these organizations using the Memorial Donation links in the left column of this page. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

BURNS, Lawrence F., 71, a resident of Bowie, MD since 1979, died December 31 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD.
 
He was born July 28, 1942 in Cumberland, MD to Virgil P. and Caroline Trozzo Burns. Upon his family's move to West Virginia in 1956, he attended Charles Town High School in Jefferson County, where he was quarterback on the school's only undefeated football team. He received a full tuition athletic scholarship to Miami University, Miami, FL. Upon graduation in 1964 he was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army, Field Artillery, thru the ROTC program. For the next eleven years he served multiple stateside assignments at Ft. Hood, TX; Ft. Meade, MD; Ft. Sill, OK; Ft. Bragg, NC. He also served two tours of duty in South Vietnam in 1965 as a forward observer and in 1969 as a senior advisor to the ARVN 46th Artillery Battalion. During the latter, he received the Bronze Star with valor device, the Air Medal with valor device, and the Army Commendation Medal.
 
Stateside in 1970, he joined the faculty at the University of Richmond, VA as a professor of military science and completed his M.A. in education in 1973. His last military assignment was a two year tour of duty as a battery commander, 2nd Bn 83rd FA, 41st Field Artillery Group in Babenhausen, West Germany. While still in country, he accepted a civil service position as Education Specialist with the Department of Army Europe. From 1975-1979 he was assigned to Hanau and Frankfurt Army Education Centers respectively. Happily situated in non-government quarters, he enrolled his daughter in a German kindergarten while his wife went to work in the library on the Kaserne. Fully immersed in civilian life, he found time to be an assistant coach to the Hanau High School football team which coincidently just happened to be having an undefeated year.
 
Returning to the states in 1979, he continued his career as Education Specialist with the Department of the Navy reporting directly to the Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Washington, and later to the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. 

A full and active life followed retirement in 2000. Larry was an excellent cook, an avid sports enthusiast and competitive golfer. He enjoyed his role as man around the house and spent much of his retirement years collecting trains, Toby mugs and art to decorate the home place.
 
With the birth of his first grandson in 2006, he became a doting "nanny" making
 sure the wants and needs of his pride and joy were met. In 2009 with the 
arrival of his second grandson, he became "spoiler-in-chief."
 

Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Saville Burns, formerly of Charles Town, WV, one daughter Mary Alison Burns and her husband Steve Crimaudo of Riva, MD, and two grandsons, James Crimaudo, 7, and Leo Crimaudo, 4. Also surviving are his brother, Kenneth Eugene Burns and his wife, Tina of Ranson, WV and his sister, Patty Jean Burns Kennedy and husband John of Nashville, NC and their children, nephews Matthew Burns and David Kennedy and niece, Julie Kennedy Whetzel.
 
A memorial mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church located at 826 West Central Ave, Davidsonville MD 21035 on January 11, 2014 at 10:15 AM with Father Andy Aaron officiating. A reception will follow the service at Renditions Golf Course, 1380 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, from 11:30AM-2:00PM.
 

If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Charles Town High School Alumni Fund/Scholarship; attention Louise W. Price, 2997 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602.

Elsie Louise Ireland, 89, a lifelong resident of Harwood, died Monday, December 30 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness. Born February 23, 1924 to the late Crompton “Brooks” and Myrtle Paddy, Elsie was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, dancing, playing BINGO and taking care of her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mayo Frank Ireland, who passed away in 1968 and ten children. She is survived by three sons, William and Benjamin Ireland and Frank Goodrich; six daughters, Nancy Guy, Betty Weckesser, Patsy Riddle, Edna, Linda and Kim Ireland; four siblings, Pap, Mary, Ruth and Norma; twenty-five grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Elsie’s Life Celebration on Thursday, January 2, from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. Interment is private. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Marsha Ann Ehrlich, 69, a 6-year resident of Selbyville, Delaware and previously of Annapolis, died on December 30, 2013 at Anne Arundel Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 31, 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona and enjoyed crafting with her family and spending time with her beloved pets.

Marsha was predeceased by her husband Robert A. Ehrlich, Sr. and her son Robert A. Ehrlich, Jr.

She is survived by her children Mary and Kelly Ehrlich, Bill (Melissa) Ehrlich and Wendy Lee, one sister; Michelle Summers, 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call on Saturday, January 4, 2013 from 3-6pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265 or to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Barbara E. Sewell, 75, a 4-year resident of Odenton and previously of Edgewater and Cape St. Claire, died December 28 at the Hospice of the Chesapeake's Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood.

Born on September 21, 1938 in Pennsylvania, Barbara was a hairdresser and worked at Raymond's Hairstylist in Annapolis before opening her own business, J&B Salon. She was a member of the South County Senior Center and enjoyed bike riding, painting, walking and traveling.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Ray Sewell who died in 1980 and three sisters, Virginia, Constance and Boots. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle 
Sewell of Crownsville and brother, William Danovich of Goose Creek, SC.

Friends are invited to Barbara's Life Celebration from 4:30 until her memorial service begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Annapolis, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 or on line by accessing the link in the left column. An online guestbook is available using the link above.

On Friday, December 27, 2013; the beloved wife of the late John Semyan; mother of Joseph A. and Michael J. Semyan. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Anna’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Friday, December 27,2013; the beloved wife of the late MSGT William M. Yount, USAF(Ret); mother of Gerry (Stephen) Harwick and Nancy Y.(Robert) Childs; grandmother of Rebecca and Jesse Harwick; sister of Jean Poole, Phyllis Barndollar and Alice Bergeron. Relatives and friends are invited to Sadie's Life Celebration on Friday, January 3 from 6pm until time of service at 7pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 10am, please meet at the Administration Building by 9:30am with one's own transportation.

Passed away on December 26, 2013 at her residence in Fort Washington, MD. Beloved wife of 73 years to William Donald Greene, Sr. who preceded her in death on 18 June 2013. She was a loving mother to Margaret Ann Bishop and William Donald Greene, Jr.; an outstanding grandmother to Pamela Bishop Gagliardi, Stephanie Bishop McFadden, Elizabeth Greene Abbott, William Donald Greene, III (deceased), and Shannon Greene Phelan. She was also a wonderful great-grandmother to eight great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Her parents, four brothers, and one sister predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, Donald R. Schaffer, and her sister, Glenda Faye Crosno, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Born on Woodrow Ditch near Lilbourn, MO, Coretta was raised with her family on Baden St. Following a brief marriage to C.H. Lancaster, she gave birth to Margaret Ann Lancaster Bishop. On May 27, 1940, she married Don Greene. They had a son William Jr. The children lived with their grandparents during WWII. She worked in an ammunition factory in St. Louis while Don was in the Navy. Following the war, they resided at their business called the Radio Shack on Main St. 

In 1947, the family moved to Kodiak, Alaska, where Don was the radio station manager at the Air Base. At the outbreak of the Korean War in 1949, the children had to return to Missouri. 

In 1951, the family reunited on 4th Street in Washington, DC. In 1953, Coretta found a town home on Barnaby Street for $90/month, and she was active in Job’s Daughters. The family resided at this address for 10 years until they moved to Fort Foote Village, Maryland. They lived in Fort Foote for 50 years, during which time they raised several of their grandchildren and were active in the Fort Foote Baptist Church. They frequently hosted family and friends from around the country.
 
Following Don’s retirement in 1974, they traveled to visit and care for family members all over the country. Known for her outgoing nature and zest for life, Coretta had many friends and was loved by all who met her. 

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill, MD with a viewing from 4-6 PM and brief Service at 6 PM. She will have a second celebration at Lilbourn First Baptist Church in Missouri and will be interred next to her husband at The Mounds Cemetery in Lilbourn, MO.

On Thursday, December 26, 2013; the beloved wife of the late Col. Willard M. Truesdell II, USAF(Ret.); mother of Linda Hollingshead, Christine Walter, Kurt and Willard M. Truesdell III. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Barbara's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Bethany Christian Church, 7128 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 from 11:30am until time of funeral service at 12:30pm. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at 3pm (please arrive at the Administration Building by 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Bethany Christian Church.

Obituaries

Doris Lucian

Elisa Caberto

Kenneth Hettenhouser

Montrue Nickens

Rujay Clark

Rosena Brockmond

George Turner

Michael Thayer

Betty Jernigan

Elmer Diehlman

Betty Fugitt

Mathew Hynes

Robert Coffren

Richard Snyder

Doreen Judge

Lawrence Burns

Elsie Ireland

Marsha Ehrlich

Barbara Sewell

Anna Semyan

Henry Torrillo

Sadie Yount

Ellen Greene

Barbara Truesdell