Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Monday, July 7, 2008 at his home. Mr. Albert is a Pearl Harbor survivor. In 1944, he graduated from the Naval School of Music as a Bandmaster and in 1952 was appointed Warrent Officer and was the first unit Bandmaster in the Navy to receive such an appointment. He finished his Naval career at the Naval Music School in Washington, DC retiring in 1964. Dutch devoted years of his life to many fraternal and volunteer organizations. Mr. Albert was the beloved husband of 54 years of the late Florence "Peg" Albert; brother of Kate, Ross, Chet and Ed. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and their children and his loving caregiver, Jackie Edwards. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Albert's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 2 to 4pm where services will be held on Thursday, July 10 at 11am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Masonic Foundation of the District of Columbia, 5428 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20016 or to the St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.

Dorothy Yvonne Grizzel Valentine 


Dorothy Yvonne Grizzel Valentine, a 38 year resident of Edgewater, passed away on July 5, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family, of renal cell carcinoma. She was 61. 


Born on December 13,1946, in Williamson, West Virginia to Lucille Bowling of Irvine, Kentucky and her father the late A.K. Grizzel. She graduated from Belfrry High School in Belfry, Kentucky. 


Dorothy worked as an office manager for the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC )in Annapolis, MD. 


She received the Fraternalist of the Year Award from the Modern Woodmen of America. She has been a member of Riva Trace Baptist Church for 18 years. Her interests include Scrabble, Crochet, and most recently Fishing. 


Dorothy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Peter Valentine of Edgewater, her sons Johnathan Valentine of California, MD, Brian Valentine of Mt. Joy, PA, Joseph Valentine of Salisbury, MD and his daughter Melody Prairie of Cambridge, MD. She is also survived by her brothers Kenneth and Ronald Grizzel, both of Cincinnati, Ohio and her sisters Linda Grizzel of Richmond, Va. and Sally Frye of Albuquerque,NM .Also survived by 6 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Dorothy's Life Celebration on Tuesday July 8, 2008 from 1-3pm & 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 9, 2008 at 10:00am at Riva Trace Baptist Church 475 West central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. 


Please sign the Dorothy's online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

David Anthony Hall, 32, a 28 year resident of Shore Acres in Arnold, MD died on July 5, 2008 in Annapolis, MD of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. 


Born January 8, 1976 in Baltimore, MD, beloved son of Peggy Corcoran and Leo Henry Kueberth. He worked for Holmatro Inc. assembling â€œJaws of Lifeâ€. He also owned more white t-shirts than any store. His hobbies included 4-wheeling, working on cars and he enjoyed spending time with his children and friends. 


He is the beloved father of Darius Anthony Hall of Glen Burnie, MD, Reece Coleman Hall of Arnold, MD and the late Aliyah Mackenzie Hall; brother of Corey Douglas Hall of Pasadena, MD, Kenneth Corcoran Hall of Cape Coral, FL and Christine Marie Nelson of Davidsonville, MD. 


Friends are invited to David's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 7 to 9pm at the Broadneck Elks Lodge, 931 Lake Drive, Arnold, MD. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Peggy Kueberth Hall Boys Fund, C/O BB & T Bank, 2 Arnold Road, Arnold, MD 21012.

Rick Lee Colbert, an over 40 year resident of Edgewater, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2008 due to complications from diabetes and heart failure, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 59. 


Born October 1, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, he graduated from Annapolis High School in Annapolis, Md. He worked as a route salesman for the Coca Cola Company and later worked at ARINC as a shipping clerk. 


Rick served during Vietnam in the United States Army, receiving the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, a combat infantry badge, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal and a Bronze Star. 


He enjoyed teaching Sunday and Bible schools, being a Deacon and usher at church, and studying scripture. Rick also enjoyed many sports. 


For the last 10 years Rick has been a very active member of the Anchor Baptist Church in Millersville, MD. 


Rick was the faithful husband of Annette S. Colbert, whom we married July 16, 1977, and the loving father of Carie Anne Reverski of Catonsville, MD, Micah Richard Colbert of Millersville, MD, and Camarie Lyn Colbert of Edgewater. Rick is also survived by 1 brother, 2 sisters and 3 grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Rick's Life Celebration on Wednesday July 9, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday July 10, 2008 at 10:00am at Anchor Baptist Church 320 W Pasadena Rd Millersville, MD. Burial will take place at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Anchor Baptist Church Mission Fund. 


Please sign Rick's online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Friday, July 4, 2008. The devoted husband of the late Amelia Martino SantaCroce; beloved father of Donna S. (Rick) Jackson and Robert A. SantaCroce; brother of John, Mary and Rudolph (Rose) SantaCroce and Gloria DeAngelo; grandfather of Anthony Jackson, Nicholas and Adriane SantaCroce. Family and friends are invited to Tony's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 10 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomon's Island Rd, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Upper Marlboro, MD. Entombment Cedar Hill Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to John and Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 3675 Solomon's Island Rd., Harwood, MD 20776. Please sign guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Sandra J. McHugh, 66, a longtime resident of Annapolis, died July 4 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness. 


Ms. McHugh was born June 5, 1942, to the late A. Franklin and Alma G. Bowers. 


She worked for the Anne Arundel County Board of Education for 10 years and was previously employed with Travel Unlimited of Severna Park and Triple A of Annapolis. 


She enjoyed her dogs, reading, gardening and floral designs. 


Survivors include three daughters, Frankie Porter of Davidsonville, Kim Brooks of Mountain Lake Park and Tracy Miller of Stevensville; one sister, Kay Poole of Lewes, Del.; and six grandchildren. 


A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Cape St. Claire United Methodist Church, 855 Chestnut Tree Drive.

A Dominican Friar, died suddenly on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Georgetown University Hospital. The beloved son of the late John and Ann(Kelecaj)Haladus; brother of Fr. Victorian Haladus,OFM, a Franciscan Friar in Sherman, Illinois. Office of the Dead will be chanted on Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30p.m. at St. Dominic Priory, 630 E St. S.W. Washington,DC family and friends may call until 9:00p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, July 10 at 10:00a.m. at St. Dominic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Dominican Assisted Living, 630 E St. S.W. Washington, DC 20024

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign Ann's guest book. 


A complete obituary will be available soon.

Thomas â€œTomâ€ Richard Beard, 64, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 28 years and previously of Camp Springs, MD died July 2, 2008 at his home of cancer after a 1 year illness. 


Born September 3, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to Edith R. Beard and the late John Kenneth Beard, Jr. He was in National Guard from 1965-71 as a Non-Commissioned Officer. He was employed fro 45 years at B. Franks Joy Co., Inc.; he was played many roles from supervisor to division manager and most recently in safety and planning, training and inspection. He owned and operated Laidback Charter Boat Fishing. He was secretary for the Anne Arundel Waterman's Association, a Coast Guard Licensed Captain, he operated charter fishing trips in his later years, he was also a sixth generation native Washingtonian. His hobbies included bay fishing, crabbing and waterfowl hunting. 


Beloved husband of Pamela Beard; father of Thomas R. Beard, Jr. of Willards, MD, Jeffrey Brandt of West Palm Beach, FL, David Brandt of Pasadena, MD, Theresa Beard Freni of Berlin, MD and Denise Thorpe Knott of California, MD; brother of James Beard of Edgewater, MD, John Beard of Alexandria, VA, Robert Beard of Yankton, SD, Stephen Beard of Fulton, MD, Catherine Harman of Capital Heights, MD, Joanne Moore of Pittsburgh, PA and Mary Ellen Andrews of Tuxedo, MD; also survived by 7 grandchildren; nephew of Robert and James Twynham; cousin of Doris Twynham and Louise Ewell. 


Friends are invited to Tom's Life Celebration on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 2:00 P.M. until time of memorial service at 3:00 P.M at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment private. Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Wednesday, July 2, 2008; the beloved husband of Lucy Andes; father of Guy III and Gary(Norma) Andes, Virginia(Kenneth) Wyatt and Gale(Donald) Call. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Andes' Life Celebration on Monday, July 7 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, July 8 at 10 am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

Michael â€œMikeâ€ Anthony Nardozzi, 77, a resident of Heritage Harbour for over 12 years died at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD on July 1, 2008 of Hodgkins Lymphoma after a lengthy illness. 


Born October 18, 1930 in Scranton, PA to the late Anthony and Theresa Nardozzi, he was a graduate of the 1949 class of Dunmore High School in Dunmore, PA, where he was a football star. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. He was employed at the U.S. Government Printing Office as a pressman for 27 years, retiring in 1992. He assembled rosaries for Ranger Rosary Association and volunteered with the Heritage Harbour bingo committee. He was an accomplished organist and enjoyed photography, bowling and ceremics. 


Survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose Marie A. Nardozzi; father of Michael G. Nardozzi of Annapolis, MD; brother of Rose Chiesfsky of Lanham, MD, Ann Marie Benson of Dunmore, PA and Hilda Mallick of Throop, PA; also survived by several nieces and nephews. 


A memorial mass will be held on Thursday July 10, 2008 at 9:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 620 Bestgate Rd. Annapolis, MD. Inurnment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, C/O Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Tuesday, July 1, 2008; the beloved brother of Madeline L. Specht and the late Josephine C. Horman and Anna S. Glorius. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday, July 6 from 2-6p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, July 7 at 11:00a.m. from Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

The belolved husband of Bernardita Estella; father of Elizabeth, Edwin and Eric; brother of Eleanor Gunabe, Evelyn Joson, Ellen Tapacio, Philip, Bobby and Arthur Estella. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Estella's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Wednesday and Thursday, July 2 and 3 from 6 to 9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 5 at 11a.m. from St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Inurnment in the Philippines

Sandra â€œSandiâ€ Flowers, 65, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 10 years and previously of Bowie, MD died at her home on June 28, 2007 of natural causes. 


Born January 12, 1943 to Paul D. & the late Evelyn Wilburn, she is a graduate of Strayer University in Washington, D.C. She is a previous member of the Bowie Woman's Club. She also had 30 pen pals, 2 who she had been writing for over 35 years, avid movie goer, usually 3 to 5 times a week. She is a proud grandparent, loved the ocean and the beach. 


Beloved wife of Wilber Willis Flowers, III who she married in 1963; mother of Scott John Flowers of Edgewater, MD and the late Jeffrey Ryan Flowers, who passed away in 1991; sister of the late Melinda Wilburn; also survived by two granddaughters. 


Friends are invited to Sandi's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11am. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

James Roy Brown, â€œJimâ€, age 65, a 33-year resident of Davidsonville, MD and formerly of Landover, MD died on June 28, 2008 at his home after a 6-month battle with cancer. Jim was born on June 11, 1943 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Northwestern H.S. He was a steamfitter and was a member of Steamfitters Local 602. He served in the US Army as a Specialist 4th Class during the Viet Nam War. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. He enjoyed sports, especially bowling, fishing and NASCAR. He liked gardening and keeping up with current events. His family was most important to him, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Marie Brown; father of Christopher Charles and James Gregory (Sarah) Brown and Lisa Marie (David) Elliott; son of the late Charles and Lucille Brown; brother of the late Sonny Brown; grandfather of Madison, Sierra and Brooklyn. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Wednesday, July 2 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Inurment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Dorothy â€œDotâ€ â€œMaw Mawâ€ Laura McKenzie, 93, a resident of Annapolis, MD for over 10 years and previously of Laurel, MD died at Crofton Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center in Crofton, MD on June 27, 2008 of natural causes after a brief illness. 


Born January 20, 1915 in West Virginia, she was a graduate of Monongah High School in Monongah, West Virginia where she was the class valedictorian. She was a private duty nurse in the Washington, D.C. area. After retiring from nursing, she opened her own antiques business. Her hobbies included dolls, jewelry, antiquing, glassware, reading; she loved pets and loved kids. 


She was the beloved wife of Carlton McKenzie, who died in September of 1995 & Brown Allen Coleman, who died in 1963; mother of Susan Smith of Edgewater, MD. She is survived by 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. 


Friends are invited to Dorothy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Washington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a children's charity of your choice.

Anthon (Toney) Allred, Sr. 


Anthon Venioy Allred, Sr. Lt. Col. USA Ret. 7-year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis, MD and former 37-year resident of Severna Park, MD died on June 26, 2008 from complications of Parkinson's Disease, after a long illness at Heritage Harbour Health & Rehabilitation Center in Annapolis, MD. 


Lt. Col. Allred was born April 9, 1924 in Orangeville, Utah. Toney graduated from the University of Utah. He also studied at Towson State University and the Chicago Institute of Fine Arts. During WWII he served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. In 1949, he was recalled to active duty as an infantry officer with the United States Army. He served at the Army Language School in Monterey, California; was an ROTC Instructor at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and had staff and infantry assignments at 1 st Army Headquarters at Fort Meade, Germany and Korea. Awards included a United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. After military retirement in 1967, he worked as a Supervisory Education Specialist at Fort Meade, Maryland for 17 years. 


Toney was a member of Pascal and O'Malley Senior Centers where he enjoyed billiards. He was also a member of the Retired Officers Association, Association of the U.S. Army, Military Officers Assoc. of America, D.A.Y, V.F.W., American Legion and the Anne Arundel County Parkinson's Support Group. An accomplished craftsman, he created many paintings, stained glass pieces as well as woodcarving and pottery. He was an avid gardener, card player and a devoted grandfather. 


Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Schwalier Allred, and their three children, Tony Allred and Nancy Allred-Davis of Pasadena and Heidi Reilley, husband Michael and their four grandchildren of Woodstown, NJ. Toney is also survived by a brother William Russell Allred of Sandy, Utah and a sister Louise Shurtliff of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Another brother Aaron Dean Allred predeceased him. 


Cremation is to follow brain donation to Parkinson's Disease and Research Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. 


In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association Anne Arundel County Chapter, P.O. Box 893 Severna Park, Md. 21146.

David Alfred Edwards was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on November 19, 1933, to the late Mr.& Mrs. Alfred Edwards Sr. 


He matriculated through the Bridgeport, Ct. school system for elementary and high school. He attended Oakwood College, in Huntsville, AL., Andrews University, in Berrien Springs, MI, and Fairfield University in Fairfield Ct. During his lifetime he acquired 5 Master's Degrees. 


He worked as a supervisor in the Social Work Dept. for the state of Ct. for most of his life. He was also a volunteer fireman. He loved helping people. 


He was very active in the Seventh-day Adventist church. He started the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Norwalk, Ct. He held church offices such as elder, Sabbath School teacher, and personal ministries leader, just to name a few. He was never too tired or too busy to show his compassion for others in their time of need. David loved the Lord with all his heart. 


We can truly say the Christian life he lived that David fought a good fight, he finished his course, and kept the faith. Now, he awaits the call of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. 


David is preceded in death by his father Alfred Edwards Sr., his mother, Eureka Edwards, his brother, Maitlan Howard, his sister Naomi Edwards, and his brother, Eric Edwards. 


David leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Teresita, his daughter, Ramona, his son, David Jr., his son, Daryl, his sisters, Gwendolyn, Merlin, and his brothers, Clifton, Alfred, Warren, Philip, his grandchildren, a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. 


The family of the late David Alfred Edwards wishes to express sincere gratitude and appreciation for your acts of kindness and your prayers during our time of bereavement. May God Bless you and keep you forever in His care. 


Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Edward's Life Celebration on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD from 5pm until time of service at 7 pm.. Interment private.

Frances T. Pettitt, 74, a resident of Edgewater, MD for over 33 years and previously of Laurel, MD died of natural causes on June 24, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. 


Born February 22, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she is a graduate of Eastern High School and Strayer School of Business, both in Washington, D.C. She worked with the federal government in the Bureau of Customs for 10 years, and then worked at ALSI (Allied Science, Inc.) Medical Center in Landover, MD, where she worked as an office manager until eventually becoming the owner of the company. She was a volunteer at the Edgewater Library. Every year she and her husband prepared 10 backpacks and gave them to needy children on the first day of school and for each holiday they provided a meal for needy families. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society and Ki-wives. 


The beloved wife of Alden R. Pettitt; mother of Paul N. Pettitt, Lori A. Mackey, Sheri A. Jojokian, Debra L. Kasraei and Anne M. Mangiafico; sister of Anne Kight; mother in law of Karen Pettitt, Charles Mackey, Jack Jojokian, Saeid Kasraei and Michael Mangiafico; sister in law of Janice Passero; grandmother of Stephanie Jojokian, Christopher Mackey, Angie Beckett, James and Kristina Johnson, Travis Phipps, Megan and Sarah Mangiafico, LJ Schreffler, Gabriel Coueille, Victoria Pettitt,and Anne and Brian Whiteford,adopted mother of Al and Dusty Rhodes, Wayne and Mary Bergman. Friends are invited to Frances' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday June 30 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Casey Cares Foundation, 3918 Vero Rd., Ste. C, Baltimore, MD 21227, Attn/Memo:Frances Pettitt Memorial,www.caseycaresfoundation.org. Please sign online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Daniel Siehl, 74, a resident of Riva, MD for over 43 years died on June 23, 2008 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of cancer after a two and a half year illness. 


Born on June 18, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, he served in the United States Army from 1956-1958. He was employed as a programmer with ARINC from 1979-1993, he retired in 1993. His hobbies include woodworking, the outdoors and was a volunteer with the Department of Natural Resources. 


Beloved husband of the late Barbara L. Siehl, who he married in March of 1959 and she died in August of 1979; Father of Michael Siehl of Riva, MD and Susan Marx of Grasonville, MD; brother of Edith Siehl of Bedford, OH. Survived by two grandchildren. 


A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice.

Vincent â€œJimmyâ€ Scali, 85, a seven year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Springhill, FL died of natural causes on June 21, 2008. 


Born November 7, 1922 in Calabria, Italy, he came to America when he was seventeen and finished his high school education in night school. He was a presser in Brooklyn, NY from 1942 to 1968 and moved to Maryland to start a concrete contractor company, which he had for 10 years. He then worked for Prince George's County Schools in the construction maintenance department. After retiring from the county schools, he then worked at Senate Office Building for five years until he retired again. He then moved to Florida, where he lived for 12 years. He loved to garden. 


He was the beloved husband of the late Antoinette Scali, who he married in 1950 and she died in 1982; father of James (Jennifer) Scali of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Francine (Peter) Jablonski of Edgewater, MD; grandfather of Zachary Jablonski, Antoinette Jablonski, Dominic (Jana) Scali and Nicholas (Charlene) Scali; great grandfather of Dominic Michael Scali. 


Friends are invited to Mr. Scali's Life Celebration on Friday, June 27 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

James R. Bryan, 72, a resident of Lothian, MD for over 20 years died at his home on June 21, 2008 of natural causes. 


Born, May 28, 1936 in Washington, D.C., he graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1954 and stayed in touch with many of his classmates over the years. He was self employed as a disc jockey for over 30 years and music was his life. 


Survivors include his wife, Julia F. Sloan Bryan, who he married on September 25, 1993; his children, Rob (Dawn) Bryan of Arnold, MD and Renee (Dan) Winsky of Davidsonville, MD; his stepchildren, Mack (Amy) Thomas of Birmingham, AL and Lisa (David) Summers of Front Royal, VA; his sister Fran Musick of Virginia; his grandchildren, Gabby Winsky, Ava Bryan, Chloe Holt, Sierra Summers, Jordon Brasher and Allyana Grace Thomas. 


Friends are invited to James' Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Thursday, June 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2008 at 11am at Largo Community Church, 1701 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Headquarters, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718.

Robert "Bob" C. Brosen, SMSgt, USAF(Ret.) On Thursday, June 19, 2008; the beloved husband of Clairette I. Brosen; brother of Else Metcalfe. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Brosen's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Tuesday, June 24 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11am at St. Ignatius Catholic church, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Retired Navy Reserve Capt. Robert Ernest Lytle, 87, a resident of Annapolis for three years and previously of Alexandria, Va., died of cancer June 19 in his home. 


Capt. Lytle was born Feb. 18, 1921, in Jersey City, N.J., to the late John Giles and Luella Ruffing Lytle. He graduated from Hillside High School in New Jersey in 1938, and he received a bachelor's degree from Montclair State University in 1942 and a master's degree from New York University. 


Capt. Lytle served as a Naval aviator during World War II in the Pacific Theater, flying 44 combat dive bombing missions on Bougainville Island and Rabaul, New Guinea. 


He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and served as an instructor at the Naval Intelligence School for three years. He also served several tours as an Intelligence Officer and was on the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, and with the Defense Intelligence Agency. He capped his naval career as Commanding Officer of the Fleet Intelligence Center Pacific at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 


He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and eight Air Medals for his service in World War II, as well as the two Legions of Merit; the Joint Service Commendation Medal; Naval Reserve Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; the Presidential Unit Citation; the Naval Unit Commendation; and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. 


Capt. Lytle taught at Newark College of Engineering, the Associated Colleges of Upper New York - Plattsburg campus, and as an instructor in English at the West Point Preparatory School. After retirement from the Navy in 1972, he worked as an intelligence analyst and project Manager at SPARCOM and Computer Sciences Corporation. 


Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ada Louise Johndroe Lytle; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Lytle of Annapolis and Deborah Lytle Plimmer of North Sandwich, N.H.; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. 


A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 1pm at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Obituaries

Eugene CWO

Dorothy Valentine

David Hall

Rick Colbert

Anthony SantaCroce

Sandra McHugh

Fr Haladus

Ann Driscoll

Thomas Beard

Benjamin Andes

Michael Nardozzi

Joseph Specht

Edwardo Estella

Sandi Flowers

James Brown

Dorothy McKenzie

Anthon Allred

David Edwards

Frances Pettitt

Daniel Siehl

Vincent Scali

James Bryan

Robert SMSgt

Capt R