Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Mr. Costas was born in Greece. He was a Camera Salesman. The beloved husband of the late Gertrude E. Costas; father of Anita M.(Gerald) Ursitti, Thomas A. Costas and the late Helen C. Davis; grandfather of Christopher, Jeanine and Dominic Ursitti, Jennifer Costas and the late Brian Costas. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Costas' Life Celebration on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Rosemary B. D'Angelo, 87, a seven-year resident of Edgewater and formerly of Jupiter, Fla., died of natural causes July 22 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mrs. D'Angelo was born Dec. 7, 1920, in New York City. 


She was a bookkeeper for many years with NCCI Insurance. 


She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. 


She loved golf, bingo and being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 


She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Edward D'Angelo; and one son, Andrew J. D'Angelo. 


Survivors include one son, Thomas E. D'Angelo of Edgewater; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 


A celebration of her life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Interment will be held at a later date in Jupiter. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Drive, First Floor, Baltimore, MD 21211 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

CLINTON EUGENE BROWN, of Heritage Harbour, Annapolis, MD died at home after a long battle with cancer, on 21 July 2008; 39 years and a day after the Apollo lunar module, which he was head of the design team for, landed on the moon. He was born June 1, 1920 in New York, NY but grew up in Madison, NJ. He graduated from Purdue University with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degrees and was awarded PiTau Sigma, Engineering Society. While at Purdue, he was also a player, composer and arranger in the Irv Givens big band. He joined NACA (now know as NASA) working in jet propulsion and supersonic aeronautics. During WW2, he served in the US Army; but assigned to NACA to pursue critical wartime work. He was awarded the Rockefeller Public Service Award, attended Gottingen University, West Germany. 


Clinton headed a team at NASA for designing the lunar landing module after teaching the first seven astronauts and others at NASA orbital mechanics and space flight. He taught graduate courses in theoretical mechanics at University of Virginia. In 1964, he joined Hydronautics Inc., and his projects focused on artificial kidney research, desalination, ocean thermal energy, marine physiology and aircraft wake vortices. He also taught graduate aerodynamics at the University of MD. In 1984 he retired from NASA and worked part time at Dynaflo on a poison gas detection project for protection against acts of terrorism or disaster. Later he taught graduate compressible flow aerodynamics at Johns Hopkins University. 


He was married to Jeanie Brown in 1966 and they moved to Heritage Harbor in 1995 where Clinton was active on many committees including the fiscal review, A&E, building and chaired the swimming pool committee. 


He belonged to Glen Burnie United Methodist Church and was a member of the Annapolis American Legion and Fleet Reserve. He enjoyed playing the piano and trumpet and loved listening to music, swimming, playing tennis, and sailing. 


He is predeceased by his first wife Jean Poythress. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Brown of Annapolis, two sons, Dale Brown of Greensboro, NC and Gary Brown of Norfolk, VA, his step daughter, Linda Stiles of Washington, DC, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews and many friends. 


Friends are invited to Clinton's Life Celebration on Saturday, from 10:30am until time of service at 11:00 A.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Lynda Michele Kanakry Wilson 


Lynda Michele Wilson, 39, a 6 year resident of Edgewater and previously of Davidsonville for 3 years, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday July 20, 2008, after a 5 year battle with cancer, 


Lynda was born October 7,1968 at Bayridge Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in Psychology. She worked as an Office Administrator for Residential Appraisal Service in Edgewater, MD. 


She was a parishioner of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater, and enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and playing the piano. 


Lynda is survived by her husband Kenneth Wilson, whom she married August 6, 1994, her daughter Abigail Wilson (age 9) and her son Daniel Wilson (Age 5), her brother Anthony Kanakry of Columbia, MD and sister Barbara Kanakry of Burke, Virginia. Lynda is also survived by her parents Antoine and Gladys Kanakry of Burke, Virginia, and her grandmother Lynda Kanakry of Hollywood, Florida. She was predeceased by her grandparents Joseph Kanakry and Anthony and Josephine Ashroawe. 


Relatives and Friends are invited to Lynda's Life Celebration on Wednesday July 23,2008 from 2-4 & 7-9pm with Trisaghion prayers being said at 8pm , at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday July 24, 2008 at 10am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Abigail and Daniel Wilson, c/o Wachovia Bank, 171 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, Account # Ending 439671.

John â€œJohnny â€œ Edgar Davis, 71, a 35 year resident of Davidsonville, MD, passed away on Sunday July 20, 2008 , after a 4 year battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by his family. 


Born May 1, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to the late John E. and Violet Davis, Sr., he graduated from Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill, MD. John worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for Frank Parsons Paper Company for 40 Â½ years. 


John was a member of Mt. Oak United Methodist Church in Mitchellville, MD. He loved NASCAR racing, especially the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and enjoyed yard work. 


John is survived by his wife Dorothy C. Davis, whom he married February 20, 1960. He is also survived by his children, Kenneth W. Davis, and Karen L. Edwards, both of Davidsonville, MD. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Alan Davis, who died in 2002. John is also survived by one sister Shirley Schellin of Chesapeake Beach, MD, and his 7 grandchildren: Sarah, Amy, Tyler, Alexander, Kimberly, Zachary and Kipp. 


Relatives and Friends are invited to John's Life celebration on Wednesday July 23, 2008 from 5pm until time of memorial service at 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens at a later date. 


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

JAMES C. VARIPAPA On Sunday, July 20, 2008, the beloved husband of Phyllis Varipapa; father of Robert (Nancy), Charles, Jamie (Michelle), Richard (Pamela) and Michael (Mary) Varipapa and James (Anne) Cordiero; brother of Eleanor V. Morales and Frankie Lowe. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Friends are invited to James' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 26 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Inurnment will be held on Friday, October 24 at 10 a.m. at the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in James' name to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

On Thursday, July 17, 2008, the beloved wife of LeRoy C. Hutchinson. She is survived by nine daughters, four sons, one brother, 29 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Hutchinson's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 24 from 10:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private.

Lee Alderdice 


Lee Edward Alderdice, 79, a resident of Annapolis for over 32 years and previously of Bethesda, died of colon cancer July 17 in his home after an illness lasting a year and a half. 


Mr. Alderice was born June 20, 1929, in San Benito, Texas, and received a bachelor's degree in engineering and a master's degree in business from the University of Texas. 


He was self-employed as an asset manager in real estate and finance. 


He was a member of an honorary society called Cowboy on Campus and the Sigma Nu fraternity at the University of Texas and served on the Board of Directors of The Benedictine School. 


He enjoyed sailing, and supported the arts at the Walters Gallery. 


Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Cynthia L. Alderdice; one son, Kirk B. Alderdice of Potomac; one daughter, Cheryl L. Alderdice of Silver Spring; one brother, William B. Alderdice of Dallas, Texas; and four grandchildren. 


A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m., and interment is private. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Retired Lt. Col. William (Bill) G. Troumbley, Jr., 56, a 14-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Lee's Summit, MO, died of heart failure on July 16, 2008 at Arlington Hospital Center. He was born on February 4, 1952 to Virginia and the late William Troumbley, Sr., in Independence, MO where he graduated high school. He joined the Missouri Army National Guard in 1972 as a Private. He entered in the 110th Engineering Battalion, progressing to the rank of Sergeant before attending Officer's Candidate School. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1974 and continued serving in the 110th Engineering Battalion. As a Major in the Guard, he served in the Facilities/Contract Construction Management Office from 1983 through 1987. During the mid-1990s, he worked in the area of Operations and Maintenance, responsible for the development of automated programs capable of tracking funding transactions for the 54 States and Territories. Several of his programs are still used today in the resource management area. As a result of his special skills, Lt. Col. Troumbley was assigned responsibility in 1995 for administration of the Guard's Installations Status Report and Service Base Costing Programs. He became affiliated with the Maryland Army National Guard as a traditional M-day soldier rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His most recent assignment within the Division was Manager of the National Guard's Management Assessment Profile Program and the International Standards Organization Management Profiles. He was also a member of the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Church in Edgewater, MD. 


In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Adora â€œJingâ€ Troumbley of Edgewater, two sons, Robert Troumbley of Greenwood, MO and Michael Troumbley of Green Bay, WI, and a sister, Jennabeth Settle of Lee's Summit, MO. 


Family and friends are invited to Lt. Col. Troumbley's life celebration on Sunday, July 20, 6-8pm, at the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Church, 377 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD where a funeral service will be held at the church on Monday, July 21, at 7pm. Burial private. 


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Music Department. Online condolences may be made at www.kalasfuneralshomes.com.

Alfred Perrie Parks, 87, an 11 year resident of Myrtle Beach, SC and previously of Annapolis, MD died on July 16, 2008 at the Grand Strand Healthcare Center, Myrtle Beach, SC of lung cancer. 


Alfred was born August 29, 1920 in Tracy's Landing, MD, to the late George Conley Parks and the late Margaret Paddy Parks. He attended Southern High School. After high school, he served in the Navy Seabees during WWII and was a long time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and The American Legion. He was owner of Wheeler & Parks Masonry in Annapolis, MD from 1951-1974. His was very active in the VFW and was a member of the American Legion in South Carolina. 


He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary E. Parks who died in 1989. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy E. Parks, who he married on December 31, 1989. father of Harry Parks and his wife Lynda of Palm Bay, FL, Rochelle Keen and her husband Eddie of Edgewater, MD; step-father of Paul Murray of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandfather of Todd Parks and his wife Fa, Amy Brown and her husband Mike, Kelly Petrella and her husband Mike, Alicia Stellato and her husband Chris, Kelley Keen, Eddie Keen, Jr. and his wife Caray, Matthew Keen and his wife Lisa, Jesse Keen and his wife Sue. He is also survived by his brother, William Parks and his wife Ethel of Prince Frederick, MD; Also surviving are 20 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. 


Al will be greatly missed by his many friends in Myrtle Beach, SC for his charm and droll sense of humor. Viewing will be from 7-9PM, July 18, 2008 at the Goldfinch Funeral Home in Murrell's Inlet, SC. A second viewing will be held for his family and friends from 2-4PM and 7-9PM, July 20 2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD. A funeral service will be held at St. James Parish in Lothian, MD on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 1pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or www.cancer.org.

Ellis, Louise R. (Age 100) 


On Tuesday July 15, 2008, the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Ellis, loving mother of Claudia L. Harris and the late Colbert Ellis, Sr.. Grandmother of Clyde D. Harris, Jr., Catrice Harris-Dickson, Damon C. Ellis, Colbert Ellis, Jr. and Chester Harrison. Also survived by five great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. Family will receive friends from 10:30 until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am on Monday July 21, 2008 at The Church of St. Matthias the Apostle 9475 Annapolis, Rd. Lanham,MD. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake Mandrin House 445 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD 21401. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. Please sign the online guest book at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2008, the beloved son of Karen L. Rogers and Stacy L. Bond; step-son of Nelson A. Rogers; brother of Cody Bond; step-brother of Lauren Rogers; grandson of Vincy Sparks and Marguerite Rogers. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. Eric's Life Celebration will be held on Sunday, July 20 from 2 to 4pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. where services will be held on Monday, July 21 at 10:00am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Eugene â€œWugoâ€ Theodore Wugofski, 72, a resident of Annapolis, MD for over 9 and a half years and previously of Silver Spring, MD for 29 years died at his home in Annapolis, MD of chronic heart problems and diabetes after a 7 year illness. 


Born September 23, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Theodore E. & Jean Wugofski, he received his BA in 1957 from University of Pennsylvania and did graduate work at University of Maryland and University of Oklahoma. Was president of both Pacific Sierra Research Corp., Inc. and ERIM (Environmental Research, Inc.-Michigan at Ann Arbor, retiring in 2001. He was a Lt. Col. in the United States Army and was stationed in Bad TÃ¶lz, Germany, Okinawa, Japan and in Korea, Ft. Meade, Ft. Bragg and Arlington Hall. He served in both the Vietnam War. He was awarded the bronze star, Joint Service Commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Meritorious Service medal. He retired from the military in January of 1982. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis, MD and the Severna Park Bridge Club. His hobbies included bridge, boating and the Washington Redskins. He played in a rock and roll band while in college, where he sang and played the sax. 


Beloved husband of Caroline E. Wugofski, who he married on January 19, 1963; father of Theodore D. Wugofski of Ft. Worth, TX and Timothy E. Wugofski of Gaithersburg, MD; brother of Carolyn Peffley of Philadelphia, PA; survived by 4 grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 12:45 P.M. at Ft. Myer Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to Lost Towns of Maryland Project, C/o A.C.T., P.O. Box 1573, Annapolis, MD 21404 or AAMC Foundation, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 240, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Dean Mills Carlson, 41, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, MD died of heart failure on July 14, 2008 at his home. 


Born March 16, 1967 in Karlsruhe, Germany, he was a 1985 graduate of Annapolis Senior High School and attended Anne Arundel Community College for 2 years. He was most recently employed at Ruths Chris Steak House in Eastport, MD. His prior employment was as an Applebee's mid-Atlantic regional manager for 10 years, which included the Annapolis Applebee's. He was a competitive swimmer for the Naval Academy Junior Team, loved playing Dungeons & Dragons and was a master of the Rubik's Cube. His hobbies included deep sea fishing, golf, the Golden Tee arcade game, car racing, cooking, skiing, billiards, softball, spending time with his friends, but mostly loved music. 


He is survived by his fiancÃ© Susan Clasen and her children Mark, Brian and Mary; brother of Kirstin B. Carlson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; son of Col. Dean M. Carlson, U.S. Army Ret. and Elke Louisa Carlson, both of Melbourne, FL. 


Friends are invited to Dean's Life Celebration on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD at 12:00 P.M. Interment Private. If friends wish, contributions can be made in Dean's name to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County Maryland, P.O. 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

On Sunday, July 13, 2008. The beloved mother of Maryann Yacat and Elizabeth Vaughn. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Wednesday, July 16 from 5 to 9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 17 at 11:00a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd. Ft. Washington,MD. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, CA.

On Saturday, July 12, 2008, the beloved father of Maurice Moore; brother of Glenn Moore. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 21 at 6:00pm at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment private

Stanley E. McCann, 93, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away on July 11, 2008 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Earl William and Bessie E. McCann, his sister Ruth Battles, and wife of 55 years, Dorothy Jane Gleason McCann. 


He is survived by his daughter, Judith McCann of Locust Grove, Virginia, son and daughter-in-law, William and Susan McCann of Binghamton, New York, his loving companion of 12 years, Charlotte Gilchrist of Annapolis, four grandsons and their wives, Bryan and Sana Gill, Jeff and Lisa Gill, David and Lisabeth Sewell McCann, Timothy and Sharon McCann and nine great-grandchildren. 


Stan (Mac) was from Oswego, New York and graduated from Oswego State with an Industrial Arts degree. After teaching in New York for a few years he enlisted in the Navy during WWII and served upon tankers as a radar technician. Upon conclusion of the war, he went to work for General Electric in Syracuse, New York where he started as a technical support person for the armed services and then progressed through a variety of positions of increasing responsibilities in training, recruiting and human resources. These changes took him to Mississippi and then to Maryland. After retiring from GE after 33 years, he started substitute teaching and volunteering for the Red Cross and Meals-On-Wheels. He loved to build and work with his hands on projects and missed the hands-on aspect of work so he went back to work as a service technician with the Suburban Service in Crofton where he became the in-house expert on electronic air filters and cleaners. He also became very active in Kiwanis and the Toastmasters in Crofton. Over the last few years he has been very active with golf, bridge, square dancing and traveling throughout the world. He had a very active and full life and will be missed by all those who had the opportunity to know him. 


There will be a memorial service for him on Thursday, July 17 at 11:30 am at Calvary United Methodist Church 301 Rowe Blvd. Annapolis, MD 21401. He will be interred at the family plot in Oswego at a later date. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to The Heritage Harbour Health Group 801 Compass Way Annapolis, MD 21401 OR The Memorial Fund at Calvary United Methodist Church 301 Rowe Blvd. Annapolis, MD 21401. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD.

Betty Ann Boerum went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday morning, July 11, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born March 3rd, 1939, in Hyattsville, MD, she grew up with a house full of family -- Grandmother, uncles, cousins and siblings â€“ a house where all family was welcome. 


Betty grew up with a love of family and music. Her singing gift was celebrated singing with a high school band where she met her husband of greater than 50 years. As a young mother of four, Betty's faith and love for music led her to take a leadership role as the Music Director for First Baptist Church of Edgewater for 35 years. Betty loved her church family and had a tremendous influence on many lives as the inspiration and leader of junior and adult choirs, handbell choirs, countless Vacation Bible School ministries, musical dramas and special music presentations at First Baptist Church of Edgewater. â€œBetty the Bus Driver,â€ as she has been lovingly called, worked for Owen's and then Lane Bus companies for greater than 40 years and brought her music to her young riders, singing as they rode to and from school. A devoted wife, mother, friend and grandmother, a humble person, Betty has shown love to -- and been loved by -- many. 


She is survived by her sister Barbara Stillions of Georgia; cousin Joanne Alley of Williamsburg, VA; our dear Uncle Jack Geary of Shepherdstown, West Virginia; her husband Warren; daughter Amber & husband Todd Larson, of New Market, MD; son Alan Boerum of Stevensville, MD; son John Boerum of West River, MD; and daughter Sandy & husband Dan Smith of Annapolis, MD. She had 7 wonderful grandchildren: Kristen & husband, Pippin Lynn, of Atlanta, GA; LTjg Kevin Swift of Virginia Beach, VA; Jake Larson of New Market, MD; Heather Boerum of Annapolis, MD; Brad & wife Hope Boerum of Virginia Beach, VA; Grant, Elliot, and Natalie Smith of Annapolis, MD; and her new great grandchild, Gracelyn May Boerum, of Va. Beach, VA. Betty was also profoundly blessed by her closest friend, Susan B. Duvall, of Stockbridge, GA. 


A Memorial Service and Celebration will be held at First Baptist Church of Edgewaterâ€”28 West Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037 @ 2pm on Monday, July 13, 2008. A reception will follow in the Fellowship hall. Donations to First Baptist Church of Edgewater's Music Ministries are welcome in lieu of flowers. An online Guestbok is available @ www.kalasfuneralhomes.com .

On Friday, July 11, 2008, The beloved wife of the late Paul Tackish; Step-Mother of Bonnie Smith; Paul M. Tackish and the late Stephen S. Tackish Sr. She is survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Sister of Donald and Dean Compton, Elizabeth Brooks, Carol Young, Nancy Simmons and Karen Sexton. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. on Saturday, July 19th from 10AM until time of services at 11AM. Interment private.

On Thursday, July 10, 2008 in Idaho, the beloved wife of the late Edward Lyons. Graveside services on Thursday, July 17 at 1:30pm at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

Courtney Lee Fridley, 89, a resident of New Carrollton, MD for over 46 years and previously of West Lanham Hills, MD died on July 9, 2008 at Tate Hospice House of natural causes after a lengthy illness. 


Born on February 24, 1919 in Clifton Forge, VA, he received a degree in drafting from Columbia Tech. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the 77th Infantry and participated in the invasion of Guam, two invasions in the Philippines, Ie Shima, and Okinawa. He earned two purple hearts and a bronze star. He worked for the United States Post Office as a postal carrier in Washington, D.C., retiring from there in September of 1980. He was a member of the American Legion in Greenbelt and the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). His hobbies included camping, travel and music. 


Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances Fridley, whom he married on July 30, 1949 and who died on October 15, 1998; father of Dr. Arthur C. Fridley of Shady Side, MD and Donna Lee Lilly of Glen Dale, MD; brother of Donald and Thomas Fridley both of Millboro, VA, Marjorie Taylor of Charlottesville, VA and the late Rodney Fridley; grandfather of Stacey Rainbolt and Jason Lilly; great grandfather of Isabella and Olivia Lilly. 


Friends are invited to Mr. Fridley's Life Celebration on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 11am until time of funeral service at 1pm. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery on August 6, 2008 at 11am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Wednesday, July 9, 2008; the beloved husband of 58 years of Ethel M. Ward; father of Angela R. Ward-Johnson, Stephanie E.(Luarthur) Cochran and Cynthia L. Ross; brother of Willianne "Tippie" L. Lewis and Israel (Audrey) Ward, Jr. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Ward's Life Celebration on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:30a.m. until service time at 11:30a.m. at Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burrough Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Barbara Ann Cookson, 61, a 5 year resident of Annapolis, MD and previously of Phoenix, AZ died at her home in Annapolis, MD on July 8, 2008 of metastatic breast cancer. 


She was born in Phoenix, AZ on October 16, 1946. She was a real estate agent for the Eastport office of Prudential Realty for two years, after that she worked for E-Realty & Realty Watch. She established and operated a Greek restaurant in California because she loved to belly dance. Her hobbies included sailing and dancing. 


Barbara is survived by her husband John T. Cookson and is the beloved daughter of Emily Leibowick of Fresno, CA and the late Ellis Casabar; mother of Zac Shepherd of Phoenix, AZ and Shmaine Posey of Prescott, AZ; sister of Ellis Casabar of Portland, OR, Rod Casabar of Fresno, CA and Annette Ziener of Phoenix, AZ. Survived by 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Arizona.

Richard â€œRichâ€ Bruce Stewart, 56, a resident of Annapolis, MD for over 30 years and previously of Northern Virginia died on July 7, 2008 in Annapolis, MD. 


Born July 1, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to the late Anna Louise & Chandler Stewart, Jr., he was in the 1970 graduating class from Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, VA, he also graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associates Degree in Hotel/Motel Management in 1972. He was the founder and owner of Data Care, Inc. in Annapolis, MD and was also the founder and owner of Electronics Communications in Rockville, MD, which he sold in 1984. 


Survivors include his fiancÃ©, Charlotte Stewart of Arnold, MD; brother of John C. Stewart of Washington, D.C., Leslie Anne Shacka of Annapolis, MD and Carole Jane Beresh of Stafford, VA; uncle of Michael Morris of Alexandria, VA, Daniel Unger of Hyattsville, MD and Sarah Unger of Waldorf, MD. 


Friends are invited to Richard's Life Celebration on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD at 1:00pm. Interment will be on Monday, July 14 at 1:00pm at Mt. Comfort Memorial Park, 6600 South Kings Highway, Alexandria, VA. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in Richard's memory.

Obituaries

Peter Costas

Rosemary D'Angelo

Clinton Brown

Lynda Wilson

John Davis

James Varipapa

Agnes Hutchinson

Lee Alderdice

Lt Army

Alfred Parks

Louise Ellis

Eric Bond

Lt Wugofski

Dean Carlson

Pilar Vaughn

Frankie Moore

Stanley McCann

Betty Boerum

Billie Tackish

Willa Lyons

Courtney Fridley

Andrew Ward

Barbara Cookson

Richard Stewart