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On Monday, December 19, 2011 the adoring Ryan earned his angel wings. The beloved son of Bahram and Tina Sarfaraz; brother of Nicolas and Lily Sarfaraz; grandson of Melissa and the late James Call, Zivar and M. Reza Sarfaraz. Friends are invited to Ryan’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, December 23 from 12 noon until his funeral service begins at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: www.cookiesforkidscancer.org.

Lloyd I. Streicher, 84, of Ft. Washington, MD passed away December 19, 2011 as his family sat by his bed.
 
Lloyd served in the Navy for ten years and then was employed by the Defense Mapping Agency until he retired. Lloyd was the son of the late John Sebastian Streicher and Lucy Hortense Cotton Streicher of Kewanee, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Thelma J. Wright Streicher and daughter, Brenda S. Streicher of Ft. Washington, MD. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Kay Fernando of Hawaii in 2007. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Megan Rose Fernando of California and Robyn Joyce Fernando of Hawaii, a grandson, Justin Lloyd Fernando with the Air Force in South Carolina and a great-granddaughter, Kyrie Fernando of Hawaii and many more loving nieces and nephews.
 
Family and friends are invited to Lloyds Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 28 from 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. A committal service with military honors will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity.

On Sunday, December 18, 2011; the beloved husband of the late Emma Lee Summers; father of Emma Hairston, Esther Henderson, Marshall III , Robert L. Summers and Brenda Mason; devoted grandfather of Ronald, Emmilee, Brandon, Robert Jr. and Leanne; great-grandfather of Rashawn. He is survived by a host of other family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Marshall's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 10am until time of services at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Please sign the guestbook.

Mary Helen Jewell

On Sunday, December 18, 2011, Mary Helen Jewell, 84, of Annapolis for 65 years, formerly of Princeton, West Virginia, died at her daughter’s residence after a 2 1/2 month battle with pancreatic cancer. 
Born November 10, 1927 to the late James and Victoria Craft in Princeton, WV, Mary graduated high school from McComas High School. She was a housewife and bookkeeper for Jewell Brothers Amoco on West St. in Annapolis, a loving mother who enjoyed raising her three children, yard sales, ceramics and canning food. 
Mary was married to the late Edward Jewell who passed away in 1981.
She is survived by one son, Edward Jewell, Jr. of Lothian; two daughters, Betty Ann Bryant of Annapolis and Mary Jane Jewell Hardwick Weiser of Annapolis; two brothers, James and Walter Craft; two sisters, Bernice Witt of Bluefield, WV and Virginia Jewell of Annapolis; six grandsons, Edward Jewell, III of Sunderland, Christopher Jewell of Friendship, William A. Bryant, III of Crownsville, Jason E. B. Bryant of Linthicum, David Bryant of Crownsville and John Hardwick of Inwood, WV; one granddaughter, Jennifer Jewell of Friendship; also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. 
Friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, December 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9PM where a funeral ceremony will be held on Friday December 23rd at 10AM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are recommended to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Friday, December 16, 2011, the beloved wife of the late Franklin Guy Andes, Jr.; mother of Guy III and Gary(Norma) Andes, Virginia(Kenneth) Wyatt and Gale(Donald) Call, sister of Joanne Winn, Robert and Anthony Hool and Yvette Taylor. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Lucy's Life Celebration on Monday, December 19 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Tuesday, December 20 at 11am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Stroke Assn.

Family and friends are invited to Greater Lighthouse Chapel, 5201 Baltimore Lane, Lanham, MD on Saturday, December 31 from 9am until service time at 10am. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD

On Thursday, December 15, 2011, the beloved husband of Karin M. Yeatman; father of Victoria(Andrew) Limerick, Daniel(Kym) and Kenneth(Lesya) Yeatman; brother of William Yeatman and Mary Reader. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Albert's Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 20 from 11am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12noon at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Dante Ross Scholarship Fund C/O St. Philip's Church. Online guestbook available at:www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Wednesday, December 14, 2011; the beloved wife of SSgt. Illinois W. Stephens, USA(Ret.) She is survived by her cousin, Annie Wilging of Mansfield, OH, numerous cousins and other relatives in Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franc and Maria Osterried, and her brother, Paul Osterried. A graveside servce will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 9am at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Honor/Memorial Gifts American Health Assistance Foundation, 22512 Gateway Ctr. Dr., Clarksburg, MD 20871

Arrangements are incomplete at this time for frances. Please sign the guest book at the link below.

Rob Sullivan, who retired in 1988 after 40 years of service at The Library of Congress died on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his home in Huntingtown, MD. During his distinguished career, he co-authored Reprographic Services in Libraries: Organization and Administration and traveled the world visiting booksellers and exchange partners on behalf of the Library of Congress as the Director of Acquisitions and Overseas Operations. Born in Washington D.C. on May 29, 1927 to the late Daniel J. and Catherine C. Sullivan, Rob graduated from Gonzaga College High School in 1944 , Georgetown University with a BS in 1949 and Catholic University with a Masters in Library Science in 1965. During W.W. II, Rob served with the U.S. Army in Germany. A lifelong Catholic, he was a founding member of Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church in Calvert County and was active in the Knights of Columbus. He devoted much of his retirement to volunteering with local organizations including, the Project Echo homeless shelter, Calvert Co. Public Library, Calvert Hospice and Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church. Rob was the beloved husband of 66 years to Barbara M. Sullivan; devoted father of Robert C. Sullivan Jr., Kathleen A. Dopkowski, Janet M. Jannetti, John K. Sullivan, Sharon S. Lizama, Theresa S. David, Christine A. Welch, Barbara A. Mulligan and Daniel J. Sullivan; brother of Patricia A. Mullins and the late Daniel J. Sullivan, also survived by twenty grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Friends are invited to Rob’s Life Celebration at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church, 885 Cox Road, Huntingtown, MD on Friday, December 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 17 at 10:30am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Rob's honor to the Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online @ www.calverthospice.org

She fought for the arts before it was cool to fight for the arts.

She didn't play an instrument or paint, but she worked tirelessly to make sure others had the funding to do those things.

Carol Treiber of Harwood, who died Tuesday at age 77, is being remembered as a tireless advocate and a friend to everyone in the arts.

"There are people in the performing end of things whose contributions are obvious," said J. Ernest Green, music director of the Annapolis Chorale. "Carol, in ways that are harder to see, had no less of an impact. She forever changed the arts community."

Treiber was the first head of the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, running the organization for 14 years, until 2007. She had spearheaded the predecessor to the council since 1982.

"Carol accepted County Executive (Robert) Neall's challenge to transform a small county office into a strong, well-respected nonprofit organization and she was totally successful," said longtime friend Ardath Cade, the county's former Human Services Officer and widow of the late state Sen. John Cade.

Treiber took the arts council from its infancy to a group that currently doles out about $350,000 in grants to schools and arts groups.

At first, it wasn't even certain the arts council would survive, but Treiber kept the group going by sheer force of will, said Linnell Bowen, executive director of Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

Without Treiber, many of the arts programs in the county wouldn't exist, said April Nyman, who took over the arts council from her.

In the wake of her passing, the arts council's executive committee established a Carol Treiber Scholarship Fund to provide annual awards for organizations in her honor.

"If you saw Carol, you identified her with the arts," Nyman said. "She was the champion for the artists, the arts groups and the patrons."

Accomplishments
Treiber's achievements included bringing the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to Anne Arundel Community College for five years, continuing the Arts-in-Education program in the schools and coordinating the annual Artist Institute with teachers and artists.

In addition, she:

Was a 1999 graduate of Leadership Anne Arundel.

Received the YWCA's TWIN Award in 2001.

Was president of the Parole Rotary Club.

Was a founding trustee member of the Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center.

Worked with the Annapolis and Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, Marys Mount Manor and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Was co-chairman of Maryland Arts Day.

Established the "B.I.G." project to collect and ship educational books to developing countries.

Launched a Rotary program to provide dictionaries to county third-graders.

Treiber's death "breaks my heart," Bowen said. "She fought for the arts when it wasn't cool to fight. She was a force. I can't say enough good about her."

Green was also saddened by Treiber's passing, and said going the arts council's annual Mardi Gras fundraiser without seeing her would be depressing. "It's not only the loss of a friend, it's that the arts and arts community is losing an incredible champion."

Before she died, Treiber spoke briefly about her legacy. She said she was happy to have helped existing arts groups and nurtured new ones.

"I just had a wonderful career," she said. "In my next life, I'd come back and do it again."

For all of that, Treiber's career in the arts began by chance when she was a temporary administrative assistant for the county. Prior to that, she'd worked at the National Security Agency, where she met her husband, Wallace; raised four children; and spent three years working at the European Defense Command in Germany.

Treiber said she met hosts of terrific people and loved every minute she spent working in the arts.

"She knows everybody," said her longtime friend, Pat Barland, a county planner. She was "just very passionate about life in general. She certainly left her mark."

Cade echoed this, saying: "Through the years of illness, Carol has served … as a model of living each day to its fullest. She's a very special person."

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Visitation is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville.


Carol Flynn Treiber, age 77, a fifty-five year resident of Harwood, died on Tuesday, December 13 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness with ovarian cancer. Born on December 23, 1933 in Boston, MA to the late Kathryn Condon and Edward Flynn, Carol attended Dorchester High School for Girls, Framington State College and Anne Arundel Community College. During her career she worked for Brown, Brothers and Harriman of Boston, The Foreign Service Institute at the U.S. State Department, the National Security Agency, the Owensville Health Center, European Defense Command, Germany and the Anne Arundel County Arts Commission. Carol has served as the Executive Director for Anne Arundel County Cultural Arts Council. During her tenure she guided this organization through its transition from a county agency to a well recognized, professionally run, non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and invest in the visual and performing arts and historic preservation for the people of Anne Arundel County. Through her dedication to education, advocacy and financial support, Carol established the Arts Council’s signature Mardi Gras celebration as a fundraiser to promote arts awareness in the business and private sectors. Carol was the past president of the Parole Rotary Club. As a Rotarian, she helped establish the “BIG” project, which collects and ships educational books to Third World countries. She also initiated the Dictionary Project, ensuring that third graders in the Parole area received a dictionary. In recognition of her devotion to the arts, Carol received an Annie Award for Lifetime Achievement in support of the arts. She was presented with the 2004-05 Rotary International, District 7620, Centennial Award and in 2008 she received from Leadership Anne Arundel a Community Trustee Award in recognition of exemplary service and commitment to the community. Carol enriched our lives and inspired us with her spirit. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her many friends and family.
Carol was preceded in death by her sisters, Marilyn Sweeney, Pauline Young and Marjorie Flynn. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Wallace Treiber; four daughters, Diane Treiber, Darlene Bryant and Marie Treiber, all of Harwood and Carol Stauder of Liberty, SC and four grandchildren, Douglas and Patrick Bryant, Elizabeth Stauder and Emily Treiber. 
Friends are invited to Carol’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, December 19 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Tuesday, December 20 at 10:30am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parole Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 6327, Annapolis, MD 21401 (please write Anne Arundel Community College Scholarship Fund on the memo line).

Services are currently pending. Please check back later for updated information.

Ruth Rosaline Huffer, “Gram”, “Grammy”, a resident of Annapolis for 76 years, died on Saturday, December 10 at Crofton Care & Rehab. Center after a brief illness.
 
She was born April 26, 1916 in Ellicott City, MD to the late Leonard and Rosaline Fisher. She was educated in the Howard County school system before attending Anne Arundel Community College. Ruth worked for the Anne Arundel County School Board as a Special Education teacher. She began her career as an aide at Sunny Acre School and later worked at Central Special School in Edgewater.
 
She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis and also the Retired Teachers Association. Her hobbies include music, crafts, reading and being a 4-H leader. She enjoyed camping with her friends in motor homes, and visited every state in the United States. Ruth’s special need students always held a special place in her heart.
 
She was predeceased by her husband, Atlee Huffer, who died in 1991 and whom she married in 1934.
 
She is survived by her son, Robert Huffer of Annapolis; three daughters, Janet Zadera of Annapolis, MD, Alice Howze of Jacksonville, FL and Sharon Myers of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., and her sister Mary Fisher Wessel of Hampstead, MD. Ruth is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Ruth’s Life Celebration on Thursday, December 15, at 12:30pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. For your convenience an online guest book is available by clicking the link below.

Nancy Phillips Tietge, age 77, of Annapolis, MD died on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to complications following a stroke. Born on November 3, 1934 in Baltimore, MD to the late Theodore and Caroline Phillips, Nancy was the liaison for the Anne Arundel County Stroke Club for the past twenty-five years. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, her family and serving the Lord. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Theodore A. Tietge, who she married in 1956; a sister, Evelyn Phillips Reisig and a brother, Frederick Phillips. She is survived by two daughters, Carrie T. (Steve) Porco and Paula T. (Denver) Sanner; a sister, Caroline Phillips Truitt and four grandsons, Steven and Michael Porco, Theodore (Laura) and Jake Sanner. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17 at 3:00pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church.

On Friday, December 9, 2011 in La Jolla, California; the beloved aunt of Pascaline Golie. She is also survived by other relatives and friends. Miss Arendes was a Librarian at the Library of Congress. Relatives and friends are invited to Marie's Mass of Christian of Burial on Monday, December 19 at 11am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, Md. with interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Please sign the guestbook below.

Following a short illness, our loved one was peacefully called home on December 9, 2011, in Rome, New York.
 Mr. Thaddeus Albert Paul DeMesme, affectionalely known as “Ted” or “Thad”, was born January 1, 1922, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Charles Paul DeMesme, Sr. and Gweneth Estelle Duncan DeMesme. He was the third of nine children. He began his lifelong love of exploration through learning at an early age. One of his favorite childhood pastimes was reading the encyclopedia. Thaddeus often commented that he taught himself to read at home, prior to attending school, by observing his older sister’s studies. It was obvious early on that he was destined for greatness.
 As his name implies, Thaddeus possessed a sweet and gentle nature. A generation of nieces and nephews fondly remember his many exciting visits during which he quietly gave each one special attention, thoughtful gifts, and pocket money. It is said Thaddeus also enjoyed sharing a hearty meal. Stories abound of his legendary ability to consume hefty portions of food. At one family dinner, after arranging servings of each dish high on his plate, he expressed great surprise upon uncovering a separate layer under the first. Both family and friends have observed that Thaddeus “had a few quirks” like a tendency to arrive a “little” late to luncheons, parties, and sometimes golf. Friends recall him arriving just in time for dessert on a few occasions. He may have been counted on to be among the last to arrive, but he definitely was relied upon to be the life of the party.
 Thaddeus commenced his formal education at Xavier Primary and Secondary Preparatory School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and went on to earn a degree in Physics from Xavier University. The majority of his career was spent as an electrical engineer at the Rome Air Development Center in Rome, NY, which is now known as the Rome Air Force Research Lab. Thaddeus displayed exceptional talent as a scientist while working in the very complex field of plasma physics. He was considered a knowledgeable group leader capable of preparing detailed and accurate work statements with relative ease. After approximately 40 years of Government service, he retired about 20 years ago. His contributions to scientific advancements secure his place as a national treasure.
 He was very proud of his role as one of the original members of the Rome Choral Society and often spoke excitedly about their performances. He also enjoyed spending his spare time playing golf with friends in the Griffiss Past Time Golf League. His golf partner of 30 years recalls always having great fun, with many amusing events resulting from their inexpert play. The pair never managed to win any trophies. However, Thaddeus accomplished one of the great feats of golf—sinking a hole in one at the age of 86! The trajectory of that ball went straight from tee-to-hole without deviating an inch.
 Thaddeus is survived by his brother Alpheus DeMesme of Bowie, Maryland, and his sister Maria DeMesme of the Bronx, New York. He will also be missed by a host of nieces and nephews, sisters-in-laws, and longtime friends.
 As we reflect on his life from birth to his resting place, let us remember and cherish how he lived and loved in between. You were a remarkable man, Thaddeus.
 


Family and friends are invited to Thaddeus' Life Celeration on Monday, December 19 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Friday, December 9, 2011, Robert S. Miller, Sr., 51, a 17 year resident of Dunkirk died at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis after a lengthy illness.
 
Born January 9, 1960 to the late Delores and Arnold H. Miller, Sr., Robert operated his own home improvement business for 8 years prior to becoming a building inspector for the City of Annapolis. 

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Sue Miller, whom he married in 1979; his children, Tiffany Marie Hopkins of Dunkirk, Robert Steven Miller, Jr. of Crofton and James Brian Miller of Dunkirk; three grandchildren and 16 brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. 

Friends are invited to Robert’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 14 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 10AM. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to the Deale Volunteer Fire Department, 6007 Drum Point Rd., Deale, MD 20751. An online guestbook is available by clicking the link below.

On Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Southern Maryland Hospital;
 Terry Devon Newman known to his family and friends as “Squirt” and “Go-go” the son of the late Sylvester “Bobo” Newman and Carol A. Brown. He was born June 9, 1976 in Wash. D.C.
 
After the death of his father Squirt and his sister moved with his Aunt Sherrie (Ann) Worthy where he attended D.C. public school until he moved to Dumfries, Virginia with his grandmother the late Rosa lee Newman. Where he graduated from Potomac high school. 

Squirt a quiet and fun loving person that like to make you smile and laugh. All of his younger cousins loved Squirt because he was like a big brother to them. Squirt loved to hang out with his cousins, always smiling. He enjoyed playing cards; listening to gogo music and watching his favorite football team The Oakland Raiders.
 
Squirt is survived by his mother Carol Brown, one sister Latrisha (LuLu), one niece Tytrisha (Tee-Tee) aunts and uncles, Sherrie “Ann” Worthy (Mike), Wanda Ford (Charles), Vanessa Davis (Charles), Sharon Sharp, Erica Bolden (Steve), Barbara, Alvis “bunny”, Donald (Don) Newman, John (Reese) Gray, Karl Strother, Grandfather John H. Gray and a host of family and friends. Please sign the on line guestbook located at the bottom left of this page.

Shirley Horne Martin, 70, a 23-year resident of Mayo, MD and previously of West River, MD died at her home on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 of cancer after a 3 month illness.
 
Born August 29, 1941 in Canal Zone, Panama, to the late Elizabeth and Robert C. Horne, Sr., she graduated from Montgomery College in 1990 with a degree in Nursing. Shirley retired from the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality. She loved animals, traveling and the water. Shirley was also an avid reader.
 
Shirley is survived by one brother, Robert C. Horne, Jr. of Severna Park, MD; two nieces, Carrie Wheeler of Warner Robins, GA and Sara Horne of Severna Park, MD; one nephew, Robert M. Horne, Sr. of Lutherville, MD; two grandnephews, RJ and Sawyer Horne of Lutherville, MD; her former husband, William P. Martin; and her best friends, Barbara Stevens of Falmouth, VA and Karen Milam of Marion, VA.
 
A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11am at Parklawn Cemetery, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Wednesday, December 7, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Homer Cornelius; mother of Dorothy Janice Meader and the late Ernest Owen Cornelius; grandmother of Steven, Michael, Christopher, Kendall, Timothy, April and Ernest. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Cornelius' Life Celebration on Monday, December 12 from 11am until time of service at 12noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assocation, American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Gertrude Elizabeth Yancey, the beloved wife of the late Rev. Charles Davidson Yancey, Sr.; mother of Beatrice Yancey Smith, Charles Davidson Yancey II, Joseph Henry Yancey, Crystal Pierre Yancey, Gilbert Clyde Yancey, A. Rita Yancey Johnson, Divina Lovely Yancey and the late Mary Yancey Robinson; sister of Ethel Sandusky, Thelma Heater, and William Mitchell; and sister-in-law of Rachel Mitchell, went home to be with the Lord. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Yancey's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 10th from 10am until time of service at 11 a.m. at Temple Hills Baptist Church, 4821 St. Barnabas Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Interment will be held at Green-lawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA on Monday, December 12th at 12 p.m.

Obituaries

Ryan Sarfaraz

Lloyd Streicher

Marshall Summers

Mary Jewell

Eleanor Short

Lucy Andes

Johnathan Wiggins

Albert Yeatman

Helene Stephens

Frances Wright

Robert Sullivan

Carol Treiber

Robert Lowry

Ruth Huffer

Nancy Tietge

Lucia Welch

Marie Arendes

Thaddeus Phd.

Robert Miller

Terry Newman

Catherine Anthony

Shirley Martin

Hertilene Cornelius

Gertrude Yancey