Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Wednesday, September 15, 2010; the beloved husband of the late Charlotte A. Jones; father of Mary A. Brooke and George "Tom" Luskey. He is also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Jones' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Monday, September 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, September 21 at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

On Wednesday, September 15, 2010; the beloved wife of the late Pacifico Geluz, Leoncio Enrico and Norberto Carreon; mother of Norberto David and Roberto E. Geluz, Linda Geluz Givens, Richard Enrico and the late Leoncio and Felipe Enrico. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Geluz's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, October 2 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Hwy.,Dover, DE 19901 or www.delawarehospice.org

James P. Seen, “Jim” an 8 year resident of Annapolis, and a previous 35 year resident of Edgewater, died on September 15, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 71.
 
Born March 18, 1939 in Rochester, NY, he worked as a Construction Estimator for many years. He received a degree from the University of Hard Knocks which is affiliated with Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, West Virginia. Jim was the co-founder and past President of the Utilities Contractors Association of Anne Arundel County.
 
Jim is survived by his wife Margaret M. Seen, of Annapolis, whom he married on November 26, 1959; his children, Kenneth (Bonnie) Seen of Spencer, WV, Stephen (Karen) Seen of Davidsonville, MD, Paul (Diana) Seen of Shady Side, Maryland and Sonya (James) Walker of Owings, Maryland. Also survived by his brothers, Robert Seen of Glen Rock, PA and Harry Seen of Richmond, Virginia, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
 
Friends are invited to Jim’s Life Celebration on Friday, September 17, from 2-4 & 6:30 to 8:30 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where funeral services will be held on Saturday September 18, at 10:30am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association 11350 McCormick Rd, #600 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
 
An online guest book is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

All services for Gerda are private. Please sign the guestbook.

On Thursday, September 9, 2010; the beloved father James W., Jr, and Jonathan E. Musgrove; brother of Tom H., Jr.(Cynthia), John M.(Catherine), Joseph A.(Deborah) and Matthew S.(Elizabeth) Musgrove. Services and interment private.

On Tuesday, September 7, 2010; the beloved wife of 50 years of William K. Raley; mother of Venita D. Gibson and Gayle Ann Watterson; daughter of the late Gaylord and Thelma Lovvorn; sister of Betty Ann Hartnett and Thelma Gayle Saulter; grandmother of Cynthia Christine, Samantha Jo and Sarah Lynne Watterson. Relatives and friends are invited to Jo Ann's Life Celebration on Friday, September 10 from 2pm until time of service at 3pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland. Interment private.

Gertrude Blanch Youngling, 98, a 7 year resident of North Beach, MD and previously of Holliston, MA for over 63 years, died on Tuesday September 7, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness.
 
Born November 16, 1911 in West Medway, MA to the late Augustus and Alvina Groehl, she graduated from Medway High School. In addition to being a homemaker, Gertrude was a founding member of St. Michaels Episcopal Church in Holliston, MA and a member of the Eastern Star.
 
She enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church, gardening, playing cards and summers in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
 
Gertrude is the beloved wife of the late Harold B. Youngling, whom she married in 1940. She is survived by one son, Harold G. Youngling and his wife Ruth, of Grasonville, MD, her grandchildren, Eric, Dawn, Heather and Holly.
 
A memorial service will be held on October 2, 2010 at 11:00am at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1162 Highland St., Holliston, MA 01746. Inurnment in Lake Grove Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Michael’s Memorial Fund, 1162 Highland St., Holliston, MA 01746 or to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Ibra Marie Talman Choate Bragg, 74, of Annapolis, MD, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. She had been in failing health for several years.

Born Tuesday July 2, 1936 in Asheville, NC. She was the daughter of the late John Junius Talman, Jr. and Bettie Montague Talman. She grew up in the Annapolis area and graduated from Annapolis Senior High School class of 1954. She worshiped in St. Anne's Parish, Annapolis, MD; Annapolis Assembly of God, Annapolis, MD; and Cornerstone Assembly of God in Bowie, MD. Her passions included birds, collecting pewter and a "good cup of tea". Her hobbies included gardening, canning, sewing, crafts and making holiday treats. She began her business career with First National Bank in Washington, DC that progressed into over 50 years of employment including Talman Office Supply, Annapolis Office Supply, both in downtown Annapolis, MD and finally retiring at Upper Marlboro Office Supply and Blue Print, Upper Marlboro, MD. Mrs. Bragg was predeceased by her second husband of twelve years, Arlie Wilton Bragg and brother, "J.J." Talman. Loving memories will be cherished by her four children of the Choate family: Henry Choate, Jr. and companion Kathy, Bowie, MD; Alan Choate and wife Teri, Linthicum Heights, MD; Mary Ann Choate Chastain, Waynesboro, PA; Pamela Choate, Everett, WA; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Choate Miller, Amanda Marie Lewis, Nathaneal Chastain, Kelsey Ness, Lara Choate, Carrie Choate, Carren Choate, and Jennifer Choate; sister, Martha Brown and husband Jim, Davidsonville, MD; former daughter-in-law, Susan Bostic Choate, Georgetown, SC, and many friends including those at the Annapolitan Assisted Living Home, Annapolis, MD to whom she brought much "sunshine" especially to her beloved Sam Atcherson. 

Friends are invited to Ibra’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday September 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where funeral service will be held on Friday, September 10 at 1pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

CLARA LEE BLANDING 

Of Annapolis, MD passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010. 

The beloved wife of William A. Blanding for 32 years, loving daughter of Lee S. and the late Anita Baumann and devoted sister of Norma “Sunny” Kincaid. 

Born June 13, 1957 in Palo Alto, CA, she graduated from West Springfield High School in Springfield, VA in 1975 and Virginia Tech in 1978 with a degree in International Studies. During her college years she was involved in the Washington, D.C. Debutant Society where she met her future husband, William “Bill” Blanding. Bill seeing Clara for the first time in 1976, remembers saying, “that’s the girl I’m going to marry” and they were married June 24, 1978. 

Despite being burdened by medical problems during her marriage, that did not stop her from spending 6 years in Germany, 16 years in Orlando, FL, 7 years in Alexandria and the last 3 years in Annapolis working as a Medical Office Manager for over 20 years. Clara would learn anything that remotely interested her and developed many talents to include boating, beading, photography, publishing, ballroom dancing, cooking and scuba diving. She was always excited to share her experiences with any one, especially her culinary and artistic creations. Clara was active in the Northern Virginia Power Squadron (a boating organization) as the secretary for 3 years. She loved not only traveling, but also the excitement of planning and preparing for each trip and more importantly to her, researching the regional history associated with each trip. She was an avid reader, collector of baskets and pottery, helper to others and a friend to all. 

Friends are invited to Clara’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 2:00 pm until a funeral service begins at 3:00 pm. A reception at the funeral home will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to SPCA of Anne Arundel County, PO Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Saturday, September 4, 2010, the beloved wife of the late Francis X. French; mother of Louann Hall, Timothy, Gary, Jeanette and the late Ronald French. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters and her loving companion of many years William Parks. Family and friends are invited to Muriel's Life Celebration on Friday, September 10 from 6 to 8pm and on Saturday, September 11 from 9am until time of services at 11am at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

On Friday, September 3, 2010, the beloved wife of the late Daniel P. Swann; mother of Deville (Fazal) Chowdhery, Pamela A. (Benton) Stewart, Daniel P. Jr., Juan D., Michael D., Antoine D. (Brandy) and Bruce C. Swann; grandmother of Javid Elahi, Annessia Swann, Shanaz Chowdhery, Stephen and Angela Bassford. She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Mable's Life Celebration on Friday, September 10 from 10am until service time at 11am at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign guestbook at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Hazel Gene “Jean” Willard
 
Of Annapolis, MD passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010.
 
Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Willard for 63 years, loving mother of seven children: Brian Willard, Jack Willard, Mark Willard, Melvin Willard, Denise Willard, Sarah Willard Draughon, and Jeannie Willard Davis. Devoted grandmother of 28 and great grandmother of 44.
 
She was born the only child to the late Eugene Lee Howard and Hazel Stella Dean on February 13, 1926 in Montgomery, AL. At the age of 5, she and her mother moved to live with her Aunt Jeannette and Uncle Melvin in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington D.C. in 1944 and then worked as a clerk at Walter Reed Commissary. During this time she met her future husband, Charles Henry “Jack” Willard, who worked for Metropolitan Poultry Company, one of the commissary’s suppliers. As Jean put it, Jack “swept her off her feet” and they were married April 13, 1946.
 
Jack and Jean’s growing family kept Jean very busy, but she still managed to find the time to “develop her talents” in cooking, flower arranging, tole painting, crocheting, dancing, singing and genealogy. Jean was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 69 years. Jean served in the children’s auxiliary of the Church for 11 years and was a “Den Mother” for the Boy Scouts of America for many years. Jean sang with the Columbia Light Opera Company, the Singing Mothers (a women’s chorus of 300 members who sang at the Worlds Fair in 1964), Sweet Adalines, and The Mormon Choir of Washington D. C. She was an avid genealogist and spent years collecting information on her family and her husband’s family.
 
At the age of 50, Jean took up ballroom dancing and competed on both the bronze and silver levels for over 30 years. She was the recipient of over 100 gold medals and was a patron of ballroom dancing. In her golden years her main focus was associating with her family and preserving family memories. When asked what was her greatest wish for her family she replied, “To be happy.”
 
Friends are invited to Hazel’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, September 6, 2010 between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1875 Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to NIH Children’s Hospital, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814 or the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Attention: Charitable Accounting, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Catherine A. Gladmon, 89, a 6-month resident of Odenton and previously of Charles County and Riverdale, MD, died of leukemia at her home on September 1, 2010. Born August 8, 1921 in Fredericksburg, VA to the late George and Virginia Corbin, Catherine was one of 14 children. After finishing school, Catherine helped to support her family until she moved to Washington, DC where she met her husband, Harvey Gladmon. They were married on February 20, 1945. Catherine worked for the Woolworth Company in Georgetown, Hecht Company on F Street, A&P Grocery Store and finished her career at Briggs Meat Company in Landover, MD. She loved country music, travel and, most of all, spending time with her family. 

Catherine is predeceased by her husband, Harvey; two sons: Johnny Hammond and Larry Gladmon; and 11 brothers and sisters.
 
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Chester of Odenton; one brother, Charles Corbin of Abell, MD and one sister, Dorothy White of Cleveland, TN. Also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
 
Friends are invited to Catherine’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Friday, September 3, from 10AM until time of service at 11AM. Interment Washington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Wednesday, September 1, 2010 after a long illness; the beloved husband of Annette V. Speaks; father of Roosevelt, Jr. and Rodney Speaks and the late Terry Adams and Brian Speaks; brother of Sherman and Charles Keeling and Diane Linnette; nephew of Dorothy Lamb. He is also survived by five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Roosevelt's Life Celebration on Thursday, September 23 from 12:00pm until time of service at 12:30 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland. Entombment Arlington National Cemetery with Military Honors at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association.

David Dean Walden, 70, a 10-year resident of Lothian, MD and previously of Bernardsville, NJ died at his home on August 30, 2010 of lung cancer after a 1 year illness.
 
Born September 27, 1939 in Tuttle, OK, to the late Ora and Dennis Walden, he graduated from Oklahoma University with a BA and MA degree. David was employed as an auditor and comptroller of various organizations, including Price Waterhouse, Nabisco, RJR Nabisco and Interpublic Group. He was a member of the National Presbyterian Church, Stanford Yacht Club, Roxciticus Country Club, Old South Country Club, Financial Executives Institute and the American Institute of CPA’s. His hobbies included golf, quail hunting and wine.
 
David was the beloved husband of Susan L. Walden, whom he married in 1971; father of Lisa Walden of Bethesda, MD; brother of LaNell Lanning of Waco, TX and Anita Walden of San Rafael, CA.
 
Friends are invited to David’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, September 1 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 1pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Auxiliary of Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Barbara W. Grabill, age 88, a 17 year resident of Annapolis, MD formerly of Union Bridge, MD and Kensington, MD, died on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of natural causes. Born on January 18, 1922 in Washington, DC, Barbara was a homemaker and a medical receptionist/ secretary for many years. While living in Union Bridge, Barbara was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed being at the beach, looking beautiful and animals. She was the beloved wife of the late Ward I. Grabill; mother of Susan Justice of Annapolis, MD, Janet Grabill of Columbia, MD and Donna (Bob) Payne of Annapolis, MD; sister of Randolph Willis of Annapolis, MD; grandmother of Michael Mallul of California; great grandmother of Andrea Mallul; longtime companion of Bill Robertson. Friends are invited to Barbara’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, September 2 from 7:00pm until her memorial service begins at 8:00pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Saturday, August 28, 2010, Tom passed away at the Martinsburg VA Hospital where he lived for the past two years. He was born, January 2nd of 1949 in Washington D.C. He attended Prince George's schools. After graduation, he served in the United States Army with a tour in Vietnam. After his time serving in the military, he was a house painter by trade and was a member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Kentland, Maryland. While living in California for a time, he worked for Dynalectron. When he returned to Maryland, he worked for St. Mary's County Government until 1997.
 Tom is survived by his son, Jason Snellings, Sr. of Yuma Arizona; brothers Scott Snellings, Jr. of Ft. Washington, Maryland and Richard Snellings of Manassas, Virginia. He is also survived by one grandson Jason Snellings, Jr. and five nephews and One niece.
 Family and friends are invited to Tom's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 8th from 10:30 until time of services at 11:30 am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland, with Military Honors

On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the beloved wife of Grover C. "Buck" Hardin; mother of Robin and his wife Jane Hardin, Jon Andre Hardin and Rhonda Stiver. She is also survived by 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Hardin and Amy Stiver. Friends are invited to Marilyn's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland; where services will be held on Thursday, September 2, at 11:30 am. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Marilyn was a U.S. Navy veteran working as a control tower operator. Later on in life she was a Media Aide working at Oxon Hill High School. Please sign the online guestbook for the family.

The Honorable John David Helmick, 82, of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and formerly of Mt. Savage, MD, passed away on August 28, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a prolonged illness. Born in Mannington, WV on November 22, 1927 he graduated from Mannington High School in 1945. He enlisted in the Navy during W.W. II and served aboard the U.S.S. Rockwall, which was an observer ship at the Bikini Atoll atomic blast in the South Pacific. After the Navy, he received his undergraduate degree from Fairmount State College in WV and his Master’s degree from West Virginia University. Beginning his teaching career in West Virginia, he continued as an Industrial Arts teacher at Mount Savage High School for over 30 yrs. until his retirement to Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, where he enjoyed playing tennis and golf. He has won medals in both tennis and volleyball at the Senior Olympics. Both he and his wife enjoy boating on the waters around Annapolis. He had belonged to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary where he performed search and rescues in our local waters. He and his wife also sponsored several midshipmen from the US Naval Academy.
 
John loved to ride his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, which he rode across county from Maryland to California and back in 2002. He would enjoy participating in the weekly Pete’s Cycle Club rides with other members of the club. Visiting Camp Sunrise, a place for children recovering from cancer, on one of these rides was a particular delight to him.
 
While in Mount Savage, he was appointed by the then Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew to the position of a Maryland Trial Magistrate. He was also involved in the community as a Pony League Manager and Coach and a Volunteer Firefighter. Active in politics won him many accolades from both political parties.
 
He was an avid union activist, serving as president of the Allegany County Teachers Association and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Maryland State Teachers Association for two full terms. He helped negotiate teachers’ contracts and fought for teachers’ professional rights.
 
He is survived by his wife Rosalind Yee Helmick, whom he married in 1988, and his three children: John Helmick and partner Jane Gibson of Oakland, Maryland, Ronald Helmick and wife Sharon of Centerville, Pennsylvania; Rebecca Watkins and husband George of Mount Savage. Also,surviving are three grandsons Andrew Watkins of Mount Savage; Daniel Watkins of Ridgely, West Virginia; Jody Growden and wife Marci with great granddaughter Emma of LaVale. John Helmick was the brother of the late Edward Helmick of Astatula, Florida, and Robert Helmick of Cambridge, Ohio. His parents were the late Coy E. and Helen K. Pettite Helmick of Mannington, West Virginia.
 
Friend may call from 1:30pm until John’s Remembrance Celebration service begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037. There will be an inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
 
Both John and Rosalind were very supportive of their local hospital and wanted it to be staff by the Best. There will be a room named in his honor in the new Acute Care Pavilion. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Anne Arundel Medical Center, The Nursing Scholarship Foundation, c/o Mrs. Lisa Hillman and/or Mr. Larry Kushner, The Sajak Pavilion, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Steve Flury Death Notice
 
Steven Henry Flury of Edgewater, MD passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a nine-month battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1948, the oldest child of Frank P. Flury (deceased) and Betty J. Flury (deceased).
 
Steve is survived by his beloved wife Dianne, his daughters Mary Sears and Erin Klisch (Mike), his brother Craig Flury (Elizabeth) and sisters Michelle Robbins (Geoff), Linda Flury Thomas (Dan) and Patti Sjolie (Frank), and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear mother-in-law Kate Grimes.
 
Steve graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville in 1966. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1971 with a B.S. in Business and Public Administration. He then went on to attend law school at the University of Maryland School of Law.
 
Steve was a family man, an adventurer and a devoted Christian. He loved spending time with his wife, daughters, siblings, and nieces and nephews. He could always be counted on to lend a helping hand to all in his life. His extended family included his wonderful employees and his large church family. The joy of his life was spending time with his godson, Dylan.
 
Steve traveled the world—biking, hiking, skiing and boating. He had a special fondness for France developed from his travels with his wife. Through all of his travels he made numerous friends and so enjoyed hosting and entertaining them at his waterfront home in Edgewater. Steve’s varied interests and hobbies also included that he was a pilot, “Wednesday night” sailor, avid tennis player, wine enthusiast, runner, and crabber and fisherman on the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. His ultimate passion, even in his final days, was gardening.
 
He was a hardworking and successful business person who threw all of his talents and energy into each endeavor. He started two successful businesses, Homestead Gardens then Atlantic Lighting and Irrigation. Atlantic will continue to be run by his wife, daughter and devoted employees.
 
There will be a Celebration of Life at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM located at 377 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Immediately following the Celebration of Life there will be a gathering (information to be provided at service). Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chesapeake Christian Fellowship’s Mission Outreach Program in memory of Steve.

Charles Stewart Evans, age 89, a lifelong resident of Riva, MD, died on Thursday, August 26 at his residence. 

Born on August 19, 1921 in Riva, MD to the late Arthur L. and Alice H. Evans, Charlie attended Annapolis High School and served as a Corporal in the United States Army with the 66th Armored Infantry Battalion during World War II. He worked as a construction superintendent and was the former Deputy Chief of the Riva Fire Department where, among other duties, he trained the Ladies Auxiliary to march in parades. Charlie was a member of the Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, crabbing, hunting and carving.
 
He is survived by his wife Doris E. Evans; a daughter, Susan E. Brady of Davidsonville, MD; a sister, Virginia P. Hardesty of Davidsonville, MD; a grandson, Bryan C. Brady and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur C. and Robert Y. Evans. 

Friends are invited to Charlie’s Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, August 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Riva Volunteer Fire Department, 3123 Riva Road, Riva, MD 21140.

Mary Edna Romeo, 90, a fourth generation Washingtonian, died on August 25, 2010 in Annapolis, MD. Born on July 6, 1920 in Washington, DC to the late William “Buck” and Edna Hillyard Howard, she was a parishioner of The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Washington, DC. She resided for most of her life in the Chevy Chase area of Washington, DC. She graduated from Georgetown Visitation in 1938. She was a homemaker and worked for the Civil Service Commission from 1971 until her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed her family, friends, and traveling.
Mary is the beloved mother of Robert Romeo of Orlando, FL, Dr. Charles Romeo, Jr. of Carrboro, NC, Dr. David Romeo of Kensington, MD, Mary Romeo of Chester, MD and the late Carolyn Romeo, who died in 1963. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, September 1 at 11am at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3644 Quesada St., Washington, DC. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Obituaries

Carroll Jones

J. Bostingl

Eusebia Geluz

James Seen

Gerda Schubert

James Musgrove

Jo Raley

Gertrude Youngling

Ibra Bragg

Lois Adams

Clara Blanding

Muriel French

Mable Swann

Hazel Willard

Catherine Gladmon

SFC USA

David Walden

Barbara Grabill

Lloyd Snellings

Marilyn Hardin

John Helmick

Steven Flury

Charles Evans

Mary Romeo