Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Elizabeth Ann Line, “Liz”, 51, of Lothian, died peacefully August 16 at her home due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
 
She was born Elizabeth Ann Walters in 1959, at Baltimore City Hospital, the daughter of Robert Francis Walters Jr. She was raised by her grandparents, Robert Francis Walters Sr. and Ethel Walters of Perry Hall. She graduated from Perry Hall Senior High School in 1977. She attended nursing school in Baltimore and received medical assistant certifications from Anne Arundel Community College. She worked for two podiatrists in Baltimore before moving with her family to West River in 1987. She worked at Owensville Primary Care in West River as a medical assistant for several years until she could no longer work due to complications from the slowly progressive MS.
 In 1984, she married her high school sweetheart, David Line, of Cub Hill, and they made their home with her Grandfather in Perry Hall until 1987 before moving to West River. In 2007 they moved to Lothian.
 
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, David Line, her three children, Melissa Line of Lothian, Jeremy Line and Lindsey Line of West River, her Granddaughter, Ava Elizabeth Sandvik of West River, her brother, Rob Walters of Baltimore, her cousin, Bonnie Beasley of Manchester, several other cousins, aunts and uncles, and devoted friends Denise Stafford and Vanessa Greenwell, both of West River.
 
Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 18 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 19. Interment private.

On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Morningside VFD, Forestville VFD and the Prince George's and Maryland State Fireman's Association; she was the beloved wife of the late Clair M. Loughmiller, Sr.; mother of Clair "Marty" Loughmiller, Jr., Patricia A. Hunter and Susan L. Vanaman. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Hazel's Life Celebration on Monday and Tuesday, August 22 and 23, from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 24 at 11:30am. On Tuesday at 7:30pm Ladies Auxiliary of Prince George's County Firefighters will hold a service. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hospice of Charles County, P.O. box 1703, La Plata, MD. 20646 or the Ladies Auxiliary of Prince George's Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Scholarship fund, 9403 Cheltenham Dr., Brandywine, MD. 20613. Please sign the guestbook located above.

On Sunday, August 14, 2011, Lorraine Missouri Landers Brown of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, went to sleep and entered into eternal rest. Left to cherish her memory are her loving son Hodford (Hod) Reynald Brown, (daughter in law Wilma Brown) and daughter Janice Lorraine Berry-Chen, granddaughters Katherine Lorraine Berry, Carol Michele' Coates and Tania Monique Brown, grandson Hodford (Hodd) Russell Brown, great grandsons Jason Christopher Berry, Jovan Darrell Chase, Hodford Rand Brown, a great great granddaughter Saniyah Cintheia Berry, and a sister Eunice Catherine Carpenter, a host of nieces, nephews and many, many loving friends. 

Lorraine was born September 3, 1918 to the late Sedgwick Norris Landers and Parralee Edith Dyson Landers. She married her childhood sweetheart Hodford Rozier Brown fondly known to everyone as "Buster" September 4, 1937. They remained a loving couple for 62 years until "Busters" death November, 1999. 

Lorraine attended Lovejoy Elementary School, Brown Junior High and graduated from Dunbar High in 1936. She met "Buster" at Calvary Episcopal Church in 1928. They would meet on the corners of 11th and Maryland Avenues and walk hand and hand to Calvary. Lorraine married "Buster" at Calvary in 1937. And, after briefly living in Chapel Oaks, Md. and Brooklyn settled in Islip, Long Island, New York where they bought 16 Ferndale Blvd and lived there for 30 years. 

Lorraine loved a party and having fun. She loved music, enjoyed traveling and a good game of cards with freinds, sometimes they played poker or blackjack well into the night. There will always be fond memories and a good story about the 4th of July Picnics held on the lawn at 16 Ferndale - Greenwood lake, NY and Ocean City, Md. One would hear the many sounds of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and the sweet voice of Dinah Washington singing melodies like "Willow Weep for Me" in the background. 

Lorraine was funny, truthful and sincere. She loved her family very much. She was loved and will be missed by all that knew her with her arms stretched wide for a hug and kiss and willing to catch up on the latest. Please sign the guestbook below.

On Sunday, August 14, 2011, the beloved wife of the late William Robert Butler, Sr; mother of Vernon G., Ray A., Daniel T. and the late William R. Butler, Jr.; mother-in-law of Louise and Brenda Butler; sister of Evelyn Lewter, Patsy Makle, Helen Stephens, Norma Stewart, Mabel Bateman and Winifred Perry. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren, always loved former daughter-in-law Felicia Proctor and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mae's Life Celebration on Thursday, August 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD and on Friday, August 19 from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mae's church, St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church

On Saturday, August 13, 2011; the beloved wife of the late Paul Vinson Gilbert; loving mother of Aaron E. and Joseph C. Gilbert. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Fort. Washington, MD. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Ford Cliff, PA. Please sign the guestbook below.

On Saturday, August 13, 2011. The beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Camelio;
devoted mother of Joseph (Maria) Camelio, Carol Camelio and Elaine (Richard) Sales; grandmother of William, Lisa, John, Dominic and Danielle and great-grandmother to Timothy, Kinsey, Charlie, JJ and Jimmy. She survived her five brothers and three sisters and brings to an end the first generation of the Corletta family of Rochester, NY. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, August 17 at 11am at Saint Mary's Catholic Church 7401 Buchanan Street Landover Hills, MD 20784. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For your convenience an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Constance Olga Hall “Connie”, 87, a 38-year resident of the Selby-on-the-Bay Community in Edgewater, died of heart failure August 12, 2011 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. She was born May 31, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Nora Blumberg. In 1949, Connie married the late William Kenneth Hall who died in 2007. From 1949 to 1953, she went to work as a bank teller for Annapolis Banking and Trust. Afterward she devoted herself full time as a wife and mother. Connie enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and bowling. She was an avid Orioles and Ravens fan and an active member of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) where she was a weight recorder for 30 years.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Hall of Edgewater; sister, Lenora Dean of Greer, SC; and two grandsons, Steven Hall of Catonsville and Andrew Hall of Annapolis. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or by accessing the link in the left column. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at the top of this page.

Julia Lemke

Julia Lemke, 91, a one and a half year resident of Annapolis, and previously of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, died on Friday, August 12, 2011 of natural causes at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

She was born February 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, and was a graduate of Harrison High School in Chicago, IL and served in the United States Army during WWII in the WAAC (Womans Army Auxiliary Corp) stateside as well as in France. After serving in the Army, Julia worked for United Airlines in their Accounting Services department.

She received numerous awards for her community activism, volunteering much of her time to her senior center as well as Alexian Brothers Medical Center. 

Julia was a member of VFW Post 9284 in Elk Grove Village and enjoyed travelling, volunteering, socializing at her senior center in Elk Grove Village and was an avid reader.

In addition to her parents, Julia was predeceased by her husband, Cyril Vincent Lemke, whom she married in September of 1945 and who died in July of 1981 and her three siblings.

She is survived by her son Michael Lemke and his wife Gail, five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Inurnment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in Julia’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or to a charity of one’s choice. For your convenience an online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Col. Kenneth William Hedlund, MC, (Ret.)
 
Col. Kenneth W. Hedlund, MC, (Ret.), a resident of Edgewater, died peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood.
 
Born March 20, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Frank and Mary Hedlund, he was a 1962 graduate of Georgetown Medical School. After graduation, Col. Hedlund joined the US Army. During his military career, he served at William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso, Texas, Walter Reed General Hospital, 85h Evac. Hospital, Phu Bai, Vietnam, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Washington, D.C. and USAMRIID in Ft. Detrick, MD. He retired from the US Army in 1991 after 30 years of service.
 
He is survived by his wife Mary Jo Hedlund of Edgewater, his sisters; Roberta Murphy of Rosedale, NY and Rosemary Nichols of Amarillo, Texas. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
A funeral service with full military honors will be held at Ft. Myer Chapel, 500 McNair Rd, Ft. Myer, Virginia 22211, on Friday, December 2, 2011. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Vietnam Veterans of America, 8917 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910. For your convenience, an online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Wednesday, August 10, 2011; the beloved wife of Al Ellis; mother of Debbie Bartholomew; sister of John(Georgene) Piazza; grandmother of Jonathan J. Bartholomew. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Tootsie's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Monday, August 15 at 11am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

"Carl Beetham was one of those who made his generation the 'Great Generation'. He was born on May 11, 1918 in Lancaster, Wisconsin and grew up working long days on the family farm. Although the work was hard, the winters cold, and there was no indoor bathroom, he always said that he appreciated the fact that they always had enough to eat on the farm and could share their food with others. He started his college career in 1936 at the State Teachers College, now a part of the University of Wisconsin, in Platteville and earned his bachelor's degree in science in 1941. From those years he was fond of showing his children a small, old notebook that he had kept where he listed his first year college expenses at the University, written in pencil, and including every single expense for that year from tuition, room and board (even including chewing gum), down to books, supplies, and travel. The total spent for that year of college was $482. Following graduation he volunteered as an Army Aviation Cadet starting flight training in May 1941 and received his Reserve Commission as an Army Aviator in January 1942. Throughout the war Carl flew Army cargo planes, including the C-47 and the larger DC-4, and flew dangerous missions out of India to take supplies to the allied armies fighting the Japanese in Southeast Asia. In 1945 Carl transitioned into Army fighter aircraft and flew the P-40 Warhawk and his favorite aircraft of all, the P-51 Mustang. One of Carl's prized possessions was a fighter aircraft check-out sheet signed by Chuck Yeager who was serving as the Check-Pilot for that aircraft. By the end of the war over half of Carl's Army Aviation Cadet graduating class had died in the conflict.
 
In 1948 Carl made major changes in his life first in marrying his love, Wanda Hook, of Youngstown, Ohio, and then transferring to the new U.S. Air Force as a Reserve Officer and continuing his military career as a pilot and as a meteorology Officer for the Air Force. He and Wanda shared their entire life together having three children - Janet, Patti, and Ron. Carl had always been interested in the study of weather and continued his education in Meteorology taking courses at the University of Hawaii and at specialized training schools available in the Air Force. Carl continued to serve both in the United States and overseas until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in September 1963. At that time Carl settled his family in Maryland and went right to work in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a Meteorologist conducting studies in new weather prediction technologies. He also considered himself lucky as he as he was able to continue to fly as a research technician aboard NOAA P-3 Orion research aircraft up until his retirement from the Federal Government in 1972. He spent his retirement years in his home in Maryland appreciating his wife and family, the fact that he had survived the war when so many of his friends had not, and the peace that he enjoyed just working in his favorite place - outside in the large yard and woods surrounding his house. 


Carl passed away peacefully in the hospital on August 9, 2011. He will be buried in Arlington Cemetery on November 30th, there with his beloved wife Wanda, and many other members of that Great Generation." He was truly loved and will be dearly missed.

Doris “Moodie” Marie Williams, 85, of Falmouth, MA and formerly of Crofton, MD died on August 7, 2011 of natural causes.

Doris was born on September 8, 1925 in Washington, DC to the late Carrie Padgett and George H. Jones.

In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by her husband, Edmund H. Williams on January 20, 1973.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Watts of Boston, MA and Theresa Cunningham and her husband, Donald of Edgewater, MD; two grandchildren, Kari Benoit of Crownsville, MD and Colleen Taggart of Crofton, MD; 4 great-grandchildren, Sydney and JD Taggart and Isabelle and Iris Benoit; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to Doris’ Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 6 to 9pm. Services and interment private. Donations in Doris’ memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Daniel “Digger” H. Wise, Lt Col, USAF (Retired), 54, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1957 to Dr. Leon and Elizabeth Wise, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio. Survivors include his parents of Chestertown, Maryland; a brother, Douglas (Cynthia) Wise of Reston, Virginia; a sister, Ann (John) Nations of Sterling, Virginia; and six nephews, David, Jonathan, and Evan Wise and Tyler, Stuart, and Spencer Nations.
 
Dan was a 1975 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1979. He completed USAF Officer Training School ten months later and enjoyed a successful career as an active duty Air Force and Air Force Reserve officer, retiring in 2005 as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his 25 years of service, Dan flew F-4 Phantom and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets and was a veteran of both Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was also a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College and earned a Master of Arts in Military Studies With Honors in Air Warfare from American Military University. Dan was most recently employed as a Senior Military Analyst supporting the Pentagon Air Force Headquarters Staff where he made significant contributions to our nation’s defense. At the time of his passing, Dan was a member of the Air Force Association, Queenstown Harbor Golf Club, Annapolis Bicycle Club, and JSC Men’s League at Annapolis Bowl. An avid sports enthusiast, he had remained forever loyal to his Ohio roots and was a lifelong fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns.
 
Dan is remembered as a beloved son, brother, and uncle, and by others, as a true friend and dedicated colleague, aviator, and patriot who proudly served his country. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Attn: Donor Services, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or Cats “R” Us, P.O. Box 160, Gambrills, Maryland 21054 (www.catsrusrescue.com).

On Saturday, August 6, 2011, Robert F. Krueger of Annapolis, MD, the beloved husband for 35 years to Janet L. Krueger, died peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness. Born February 3, 1934 in Burlington, WI to the late George W. and Agnes M. Krueger, Robert was a 1957 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. He attended Nike Missile School at Ft. Bliss, TX and Army Flight School at Camp Gary, TX and Ft. Rucker, AL. From 1960 to 1961, he served in South Korea with the 19th Artillery Battalion, flying L-19 airplanes and working as a supply officer. After returning to civilian life, he settled briefly in Greeley, CO while taking graduate classes. In 1964, Robert began his career as an engineer with Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation in Spokane, WA. He spent the following year at the Kaiser Aluminum Works in Koblenz, Germany, training German engineers the “Kaiser Way”. During that year, he was fortunate to be able to visit much of Europe. Robert continued working for Kaiser for 32 years, eventually settling into his last assignment in Annapolis, MD where he retired in 1996.
 
Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean A. Krueger in 1975 and a brother. 

In addition to his wife, Janet, Robert is survived by their children, Kathy A. Krueger, of Manhattan, NY, Robert J. Krueger of Durango, CO, Jane S. Metz, of Lonaconing, MD and Paul M. Krueger of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is also survived by five grandchildren, two sisters and extended family. 

Friends are invited to Robert’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Friday, August 12, from 2:00 PM until a Memorial Service begins at 3:00 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or The Alzheimer’s Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by clicking the link above.

The beloved husband of 54 years to Ann "Chickie"; loving father of Edward Jr. (Karen), Cindy and Stephen Cizewski; grandfather of the late Rebecca Cizewski. He is also survived by his loving extended family Brenda and Dina Spence and Dominick Foreman. Family and Friends are invited to Eddie's Life Celebration on Tuesday August 9 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, August 10, at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St., Temple Hills, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made in his memory to the Allentown Road VFD, 7709 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD. 20744. Please sign the guestbook located above.

On Saturday, August 6, 2011, husband of Harriett Moran-Busch; father of Kimberly M. Brill; beloved grandfather of Christopher Cruz; father-in-law of PO1(SS)Kevin Brill, USN. He is also survived by a niece, two nephews, several step-children and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Doug's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 13 from 12noon until time of memorial service at 1p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in his memory, to the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean VA 22102

James “Jimmy” Joseph Walsh, 55, a 16-year resident of Lothian died suddenly at his home on Friday, August 5, 2011.
 
Born April 23, 1956 in Annapolis, he was employed as a roofer for L. W. Sheffey Contracting, Inc. Jimmy enjoyed remodeling his home and was an avid landscaper and gardener. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family. He and his wife lovingly cared for numerous dogs over the years.
 

James is survived by his beloved wife, Marcia Niewenhous Walsh, whom he married on September 19, 1992; his parents, Evelyn Walsh of Arnold and Joe Walsh of Florida; one sister, Joann Kane of Palm Bay, FL; one brother, Kenny Walsh of Arnold; and many nieces and nephews.
 
He was predeceased by one brother, Timothy Walsh.
 
Friends are invited to Jimmy’s Memorial Service at St. James’ Church, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD on Sunday, August 14 at 1:30pm. Interment private. Memorial donations may be made in Jimmy’s name to The SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. Online guestbook available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Family and friends are invited to William's memorial service on Wednesday, August 10th at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave S, Millersville, MD. Inurnment is private. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by clicking the link below.

On Friday, August 5, 2011, the beloved Aunt of Anna, Roman, Jasmine and Josh Namata. She is also survived by numerous family and friends locally and in the Philippines. Family and friends are invited to Arcadia's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 14, from 2-5pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, August 15 at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will take place at a later date in Loboc, Bohol, Philippines. Please sign the guestbook located above.

Mary Paule Ruel Clark, “Mary Paule”, 88, a 2-year resident of Country Home Assisted Living in Harwood and previously of Falls Church, VA for 32 years, died of natural causes on August 2, 2011.
 
Born July 10, 1923 in Quebec City, Canada, she attended high school at Academie Mallet and then the Bart School in Quebec, Canada and 3 years at the American Banking School. From 1967 to 1994, she worked in the banking industry, specializing in U.S. Treasury Bonds and commercial loans. Her first husband, the late Narciso Soriano, served in the armed forces and Mary Paule travelled with him to England and Spain where she was a Red Cross volunteer. She was a member of Fort Myer Chapel in Arlington, VA and the retired officer association. She enjoyed playing golf and swimming.
 
She was also predeceased by her 2nd husband, Capt. Earl N. Clark, who died in 1992.
 
Mary Paule is survived by 5 nieces, Diane Ruel of St. Emile, Canada, Suzanne Ruel Bedard of Quebec, Canada, Helene Ruel of Quebec, Canada, Karen R. Rotolone of Edgewater, MD and Rita M. Ruel of Churchton, MD and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
 
Friends are invited to Mary Paule’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Saturday, August 6 from 3pm until time of funeral at 4pm. Interment will be held at a later date in Quebec, Canada.

On August 1, 2011, Ross Coggins passed away at home in Annapolis, Maryland surrounded by his family and his treasured books. He was 83. 

Ross lived life with steadfast vision and displayed rare altruism, always employing an open mind and heart. He was born and spent his formative years in Texas. A graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Theological Seminary, he excelled in several careers – as a Minister, Missionary to Indonesia, Regional Director for the VISTA Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of State USAID Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture (working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean), and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Administrator. Having traveled to over 70 countries around the world, his life was proof in word and deed that one man really can make a difference. While managing USAID’s grant programs, he dedicated himself to providing food, medicine, education, infrastructure, water purification, job training and hope to countless underprivileged people. He also organized and managed the US Government’s Africa Emergency Office, facilitating disaster assistance during famine outbreaks in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Mozambique. He extended his commitment to humanitarian work into his retirement years while serving with CRS, coordinating assistance programs.
 
Tolerance, compassion, and peace were Ross’ guiding principles. During the turbulent 1960’s, he fought against discrimination and even marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was very knowledgeable in politics and enjoyed vigorous political exchanges. In addition to his impressive philanthropic body of work, Ross was a brilliant and prolific writer who was exceptionally well-read. He wrote the book To Change the World and frequently contributed articles to prominent newspapers and magazines. A gifted communicator, he was often called upon to brief media, heads of state, and members of Congress, providing drafts and policy planning documents for the Secretary of State and other senior officials. He also wrote hundreds of great poems and the inspirational hymn, “Send Me, O Lord, Send Me,” the lyrics of which will reverberate and resonate for years to come as a call to service.
 
Ross loved music and took tremendous pride in both his daughters’ accomplishments as professional musicians. His lasting legacy will encompass his loving devotion to his family and faith, his generosity, his nurturing spirit, his great intellect, his masterful poetry and writing, his ever-present sense of humor, and his tireless efforts to help the poor and suffering. Even during the most difficult days of his illness, Ross remained witty and engaging, often playing his harmonica in an attempt to lift everyone’s heavy hearts. He made us all laugh and made us better by challenging us to think on the deepest level. Thankfully his Bucket List was completed and nothing was left unsaid in his lifetime. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed, but his indomitable spirit will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know him.
 
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Doris, daughter Cathryn O’Donovan and her husband Denis, daughter Joanna Bushnell and her husband Bob, and grandchildren Christopher Ross O’Donovan, Ross Bushnell and Kristen Bushnell. 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of love, prayers, and support that were received during Ross’ illness. A private celebration of his life will be held on August 13, 2011. Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to a charity of your choice.

On Sunday, July 31, 2011, the beloved wife of James W. Sheriff, Sr.; devoted mother of James W. "Billy" (Sue) Sheriff, Jr. and Raymond M. (Margie) Sheriff; grandmother of Jessica and Kyle Sheriff; sister of Joan Gates and Ray Blankenship. Family and friends are invited to Betty's Life Celebration, today, Tuesday, August, 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Wednesday, August 3 at 11a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Charles County, P.O. Box 1015, Waldorf, MD 20604.

On Saturday, July 30, 2011; Beloved wife of Novil C. Fullen, Jr. Novil III, Christopher and Nicholas Fullen; Three daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren Viewing will be held on Thursday, August 4 from 4:30pm until time of service at 5:30 at Ft. Washington Baptist Church, 11516 Fort Washington Rd., Fort Washington MD. Interment will be held on Friday, August 5 at 11am at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Please assemble at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. by 10 am Friday to process to the cemetery. Please sign the guestbook located to the left of this notice.

Constantine "Gus" Zarpas passed away on July 30,2011 in Alexandria, Virginia, exactly a week after hosting a memorial luncheon in remembrance of his beloved Lillie, his wife of 71 years. Gus was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1918, to Nicholas and Anthitsa Zarpas who had come from Chios, Greece to settle there. He was one of five brothers - Steve, Gus, Mike, Sam and Ted - who, by Gus's own account, enjoyed a happy childhood until tragedy struck the family. Both parents died within a few months of each other, leaving their boys to be raised by relatives. Gus was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who throughout his long life enjoyed the hunting and fishing he had first experienced at his father's side. From his mom, whom he adored, he learned Greek cooking. He loved making baklava, and made his last batch for Lillie's memorial. Every year at Christmas, he gifted friends and family with jars of pickled summer tomatoes he made from his mother's recipe. Gus loved to play golf, and once owned and operated a golf driving range in Maryland. His long career also included real estate and restaurants, and a stint in the Navy as a young man during which he served as a ship's cook. Gus often said the years he spent as a waiter at one of Washington DC's leading hotels, where he served power brokers and politicians, provided for him a priceless education. He had an astonishing memory and, as a natural and avid storyteller, loved to recount those days. He was especially proud of the seminal moment when, as he claimed, he reported an overheard conversation to the White House and was able to help thwart plans to derail President Truman's election. Gus loved people - and people, from the oldest to the youngest, loved him back! He had a special gift for connecting with people, making friends everywhere he went in the world, staying in touch with them through the years, and bringing them together in one big "Uncle Gus" fan club. He will be missed by so many, including his four nieces and four nephews, the children of his brothers Mike and Sam, as well as eleven grand-nieces, nine grand-nephews, and one tiny great-grand-niece he loved to call "Princess Grace." Memorial services for Gus, the last of the five Zarpas brothers, will be planned for a later date. Gus loved people - and people, from the oldest to the youngest, loved him back! He had a special gift for connecting with people, making friends everywhere he went in the world, staying in touch with them through the years, and bringing them together in one big "Uncle Gus" fan club. He will be missed by so many, including his four nieces and four nephews, the children of his brothers Mike and Sam, as well as eleven grand-nieces, nine grand-nephews, and one tiny great-grand-niece he loved to call "Princess Grace." Memorial services for Gus, the last of the five Zarpas brothers, will be planned for a later date. Please sign the guestbook

Obituaries

Elizabeth Line

Hazel Loughmiller

Lorraine Brown

Mae Butler

Helen Gilbert

Antonia Camelio

Constance Hall

Julia Lemke

Kenneth MC

Margaret Ellis

Carl Beetham

Doris Williams

Daniel Wise

Robert Krueger

Edward Cizewski

John Busch

James Walsh

William Woods

Arcadia Hilot

Mary Clark

Ross Coggins

Betty Sheriff

Janet Fullen

Constantine Zarpas