Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Louis De Lalla, 82, a resident of the Washington D.C. area for over 70 years, passed away quietly of congestive heart failure on June 19 at the Washington Hospital Center. 


Lou was born February 19, 1926 in Casacalenda, Italy, to the late Frank and Giulia De Lalla. He emigrated from Italy to the United States at the age of 11. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He was a cobbler by trade and the owner of Gem Valet, Inc. drycleaners in the greater Washington D.C. area for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carmela (â€œConnieâ€) of nearly 57 years, their four children (and their spouses), Jean (Brian), Frank (Melinda), Michael (Maria), and Jo Anne (Will); and eight grandchildren, Kristin (Peter), Joanna, Jonathan, Stephen, Eric, Emily, Lauren, and Margaret. Lou loved traveling the globe, but most of all, he loved his family and every opportunity to spend with them, especially at weekly Sunday supper gatherings around the dining room table. 


Family and friends are invited to join in Lou's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and Monday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Columba Catholic Church (Oxon Hill). Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. 


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On Thursday, June 19, 2008. The beloved wife of the late Paul Varney Douglass; mother of Marian D.(Henry) DiLorenzo, Helen Dianne Schubert, Paul F.(Rebecca) Douglass, Ann E.(Allan Altruz) Cincotta-Altruz and Joan M.(Dennis) Harrington; sister of Marian S. Hamby She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 24 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 25 at 11:00a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway 13401 Piscataway Rd. Clinton, Md. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. 


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On Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at his residence in Lanham, MD. Beloved husband of Sherry Simas; devoted father of Patricia Teutsch, Gary Simas, Suzanne (Stephen) Lyba, David Simas, Joseph Simas, and Jennifer Simas; adoring grandfather of Michelle (David) Ferrante, Christopher (Jessica) Teutsch, Jamie (Peter) Snyder, Michael Teutsch, Sean Lyba, and Sydney Lyba, and loving great-grandfather of Justin Russell, Dominic Teutsch, and Peter Snyder IV. Please join the family for a Celebration of Victor's Life on Sunday, June 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 23 at 1:00p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gorilla Foundation (www.koko.org), Chesapeake Bay Foundation (www.cbf.org), or Hospice of the Chesapeake (www.hospicechesapeake.org).

Agnes V. Butler, 88, a two year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Adelphi, MD for over 50 years died June 18, 2008 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of natural causes. 


Born September 27, 1919 in National Park, NJ, she graduated from Woodbury High School in Woodbury, NJ in 1936. She retired from the U.S. Soldier's & Airmen's Home in Washington, D.C., where she worked as an office manager. Earlier in her life she was a pre-school teacher for 30 years. She was a member of St. Camillus Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD and a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Her hobbies included antiquing and reading. 


Survivors include her children, Susan B. Weddle of Edgewater, MD and George E. Butler of Edgewater, MD, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and 32 nieces and nephews. 


Friends are invited to Agnes' Life Celebration on Sunday, June 22, from 5 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 23 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, c/o Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2008; the beloved husband of the late Lorraine Parker; father of Betsy Duvall and Michael Peters. He was a well known jeweler and watchmaker on Capital Hill from the 1950's to the 1990's. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Parker's Life Celebration on Monday, June 23, 2008 from 12:30 pm until time of service at 1:30 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, June 16, 2008. She is survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 2400 Brooks Dr. Suitland, Md. on Friday, June 20 from 9:00a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00a.m. Interment Alto Reste Park, Altoona, PA.

A graveside service will be held on Monday June 23, 2008 at 11am at Druid Ridge Cemetery 7900 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD 21208. Please sign the guestbook for the family.

Mary Anna Ledson, 62, a 30-year resident of Davidsonville, died of cancer June 15 in her home. 


Mrs. Ledson was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1963 and attended Prince George's Community College and Bob Jones University. 


She worked for Ardmore Enterprises in Mitchellville from 1968 to 1997, then worked for Vocational Services Inc. from 1997 to 2006. 


She was a member of the Woodlawn Christian Fellowship in Landover Hills, where she played the organ for 20 years. She was also a member of Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville. 


Survivors include her husband of over 40 years, Francis "Moose" Ledson; one son, Patrick Ledson of Davidsonville; one daughter, Rebekah Hardin of Edgewater; two sisters, Evelyn "Ebbie" Bickford of Davidsonville and Jeannette Noska of Spring, Texas; and three grandchildren. 


A celebration of her life will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 Central Ave. in Davidsonville. Interment will be in Lakemont Memorial Gardens. 


Memorial contributions may be made to Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Children's Ministry Fund, 377 Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Emma Grace Pass, 3-day-old daughter of Mark and Robin Pass of Annapolis, died June 14 at her home surrounded by her family. Emma was born June 11 in Annapolis. 


Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Kate Elizabeth and McKendree Morgan Pass of Annapolis; and her grandparents, Frederick and Elizabeth Leventry of Annapolis, Thomas and Judy Pass of Newbern, N.C., and Wynetta Pass-Kirk of Candor, N.Y. 


A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road in Annapolis. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bay Area Community Church, 884 Chesterfield Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to St. Margaret's Day School, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Friday, June 13, 2008. The beloved husband of the late Judith P. Young; father of Gloria E.(Rodney) Rufus, Frederick D.(Joanna) and Donna E. Young and William Brandford. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Young's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 19 from 10:00a.m. until service time at 11:00a.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.

CJ â€œMumâ€ Mumme, 66, of Annapolis, MD died June 13, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. 


Born July 19, 1941 in Oakland, CA. She served in the United States Navy. She was employed at the Washington Post, and at the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (M.A.I.F.) as a supervisor, retiring in 2000. CJ had a small role in the John Waters' film, â€œFemale Troubleâ€ as the bailiff (1974). Her memberships included Sweet Adelines, Fleet Reserve and the American Legion. Her hobbies were music, theater and fine dining. She also loved playing with her dog, Tink, and making memories with her family and friends. CJ truly enjoyed life and had a wonderful sense of humor. 


Survivors include her partner of 19 years, Beverley Birch; mother of Lisa Boynton of Annapolis, MD, Carolyn Mayr of Shady Side, MD and Debra Curro of Riva, MD; sister of Lee Mumme of Reno, NV; grandmother of Taylor Curro and Etta Boynton; mother in law of Tom Boynton, Roland Langeluttig and Steve Curro. 


A graveside service will be held on July 19, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. A celebration of her life will follow from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Fleet Reserve Club in Annapolis, MD. Arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.

On Thursday, June 12, 2008. The beloved husband of 62 yrs. of Helen I. "Sellner" McCarry; father of Louise I. Santivanez, Kathy E. Heneghan and Nancy H. Lagana; grandfather of James Santivanez, Rebecca Singleton, Patrick and Joshua Heneghan, Venice and Toni Lynn Lagana and Catherine Newman. He is also survived by a special nephew, William Sellner, 15 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mr. McCarry's Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. and on Wednesday, June 18 at Forest Memorial United Methodist Church, 3111 Forestville Rd. Forestville, Md. 20747 from 12noon until service time at 1:00p.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Memorial United Methodist Church.

Patricia Kallis Diamondidis, 70, died on June 11, 2008, at the Casey House Hospice facility in Rockville, Maryland of cancer after a three and a half year illness. 


Born May 21, 1938, in Annapolis, MD, she loved the city and its residents her entire life. She graduated from Annapolis High School and Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. 


She was the owner and president of Highway and Safety Services, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD. She founded her construction company, Highway and Safety Services, Inc. (HSS) in 1987 as she approached her 52nd birthday. In 1995, the National Association of Women Business Owners recognized HSS as being one of the top 50 Women Owned Businesses in Washington, D.C. HSS's work in Maryland was recognized by the State of Maryland's Maryland Quality Initiative Program by winning its subcontractor Award of Excellence in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005. In June 2005, Pat became the first woman to be inducted into the Maryland Highway Contractor's Association's Hall of Leadership. She was appointed by Governor Ehrlich to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advisory Group. She was president of the Maryland Chapter of Women Construction Owners and Executives for three years. Pat was twice invited by President Bush to the White House to discuss business and economic issues. She was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, MD. 


She is survived by her children, Chris Diamondidis of Severna Park, Maryland, John Diamondidis of Frederick, Maryland, and Elaine Diamondidis of Rockville, Maryland and six grandchildren. Beloved sister of Nick Kallis of Stevensville, MD, Tom Kallis of Severna Park, MD, George Kallis of Manhattan Beach, CA and Elaine Vassas of Silver Spring, MD 


Friends are invited to Patricia's Life Celebration on Sunday, June 15, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. at the Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church located at 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Patricia Kallis Diamondidis Scholarship Fund at 18960 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

On Wednesday, June 11, 2008. the beloved son of Helen Yavulla and the late Francis V. Yavulla. Services and interment are private.

Kenneth â€œKenâ€ Theodore Wood, Jr., 47, a lifetime resident of Edgewater, MD died June 11, 2008 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, MD of lung cancer after a 2 and half year battle. 


Born, August 30, 1960 in Annapolis, MD, he graduated from Southern High School and received his A.A. degree from Anne Arundel Community College, then graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a degree in Information Systems. He was a systems analyst with advertising.com for the past 3 years. Prior to that he worked at ADS, Inc. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, crabbing, vegetable gardening, boating and golfing. 


Survivors include his wife Margaret L. Wood, who he married May 6, 1984, his children, Kenneth (Ted) T. Wood, III, Sarah K. Wood, Luke A. Wood, Julianna M. Wood, Jeremy M. Wood and Jamie Lyn M. Wood all of Edgewater, MD. Beloved son of Evelyn F. and Kenneth T. Wood, Sr. of Edgewater, MD; brother of Stephen H. Wood of Edgewater, MD, E. Jean Tinsley of Annapolis, MD and Luanne A. Flynn of Damascus, MD. 


Friends are invited to Ken's Life Celebration on Monday, June 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 17 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery, West River, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

PRAY MICHAEL AARON PRAY, SR. Msgt. USAF (Ret.) On Tuesday, June 10, 2008. The beloved husband of Marlina B. Pray; father of Teresita, Gerry, Amancio, Amarlyn, Zaldy, Mat, Michael, Jr. and Terri. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two great friends, Dan and Connie Carson; a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Pray's Life Celebration on Friday, June 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 21 at 11:00a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2315 Brinkley Rd. Ft. Washington, Md. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 1 p.m.

Benjamin Thomas Nicholson Jr., 79, a resident of Annapolis for over 40 years, died unexpectedly June 9 in his home. 


Mr. Nicholson was born July 4, 1928, in Mitchellville. 


He worked at the Naval Ordinance Laboratory in Silver Spring, and later was self-employed as a plumber. 


During World War II, he served in the Navy aboard a destroyer. 


He was a member of the Kent Island American Legion Post, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, vegetable gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. 


He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Marie Nicholson. 


Survivors include three sons, David A. and Douglas Nicholson of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Donald Nicholson of Bowie; three daughters, Dianne Mimms of Greensboro in Caroline County, Della Musselman of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Debbie Nicholson of Denton; two sisters, Mae Brady of Edgewater and Barbara Nicholson of Maryland; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 


Friends and family may join in the celebration of his life from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. 


A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Lower Eastern Shore, Greater Salisbury Building, 200 West Main St., 3rd Floor, Salisbury, MD 21801.

On Monday, June 9, 2008, the beloved wife of the late Alton P. Hall Sr.; mother of Alton P. Hall Jr. and his wife Jade and Elizabeth Prothero and her husband Charles. She is also survived by three Grandsons, Charles, Michael and Kenneth Prothero and 9 Great Grandchildren. Friends may call at Forest Heights Baptist Church, 6371 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. 20745 on Thursday, June 12 from 10am until time of services at 11am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Forest Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by George P. Kalas Funeral Home.

Claud â€œBuddyâ€ Edward Young, Jr., 82, a 10 year resident of Churchton, MD and previously of Fort Washington, MD passed away at his home on June 7, 2008 of Renal Failure after a long illness. 


Born June 29, 1925 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania (Lawrence County), to the late Marcella Cecilia and Claud Edward Young, Sr., he was a high school graduate and retired from the Local 10 IUEC (International Union of Elevator Constructors) in 1987. He was an instructor for the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River, MD. His hobbies include boating, fishing, classic movies and music. 


He is predeceased by his wife Margaret Juanita (Hayes) Young who passed away November 28, 2004 and he married on October 18, 1947, his siblings, Daniel Peter Young, Matthew Patrick Young, Paul Joseph Young, Sr., Mary Margaret O'Brien, Anne Marie Mazzullo, Alice Katherine Frye and Regina Young. 


Survivors include his children, Stephen Edward Young of Millersville, MD, Kevin Michael Young of Zelienople, PA, Donald Joseph Young of Waldorf, MD, Brian Young of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kenneth Hayes Young of La Plata, MD, Gerald Allen Young of Elkridge, MD, Claudia Ann Mullins of Blacksburg, VA, Donna Marie Dannessa of Severna Park, MD, Mary Gail Sewell of Brandywine, MD and Margaret Alicia Reese of Churchton, MD. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Downing of Upper Marlboro, MD and Patricia Williams and 23 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 


Friends are invited to Claud's Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 10 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 11 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or Special Olympics, Attn: Web Gifts, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-3604. Please sign the guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Edward (Bill) G.U. Band 


Bill Band, 82, died June 4th at Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood, MD, of stroke related complications after a brief illness. He was an 8 year resident of Heritage Harbour in Annapolis. Born in Brentford, England, on May 13th, 1926, he spent six years as a student at Christ Hospital Boys' School, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College of Science and Technology in London and received his Masters of Science at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, through a Marshall Aid Scholarship. In his youth, he was an avid cricket player, playing for Christ's Hospital and the Chilean National Test Team as well as being a rugby player. During his years as a resident of Linstead in Severna Park, he was the proud skipper of "Gunner", winning many sail races. One of the founders of the Round Bay Sailing Association, he was also commodore of the Midget Ocean Racing Club and briefly president of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association. After working in Toronto in 1952, he returned to England and Saunders Roe, Ltd. on the Isle of Wight, followed by employment at Martin Aircraft in Baltimore. In 1958, he moved to Chile taking a position as professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria in Valparaiso, Chile, where he also was President of the Flying Club. In 1964, he returned to the US as Professor of Research at Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, on Long Island. Subsequently, he moved to the D.C. area, working for Booze Allen Applied Research, Wyle Labs (Payne Division), Westinghouse Oceanic, and Payne, Inc. In 1977, with partner, David Lavis, he founded Band, Lavis & Associates, doing research for the government in the field of advanced marine vehicles, including surface-effect ships. In 1992 he retired as president of BLA. His memberships include Fellow of the Hovercraft Society, the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. He belonged to the International Ships Structure Committee which took him to meetings around the world. He married his first wife, Rosa Maria Schmidt, in Mexico in 1951. Surviving are his present wife, Kerstin (Kitt) Band, and children; Jean Alan Band of Cape St. Claire, MD; Rosalinda Band of Xalapa, Mexico; William Band of Reno, Nevada; Christina Band de Aceves of La Paz, Mexico; Jennifer Band of New York, NY and Ian McNeill of Odenton, MD. Also survived by five grandchildren and one great grand-daughter. Beloved brother of Alan Band of Faversham, England and Jo Mancey of Morpeth, England. A memorial service will be held at Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church, 461 College Parkway, Arnold, MD on Saturday, June 7th at 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church, 461 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, C/O The Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Nancy Jeanne King, 64, a 2 year resident of Dover, PA and formerly of York, PA passed away at her home of natural causes after a 4-year illness on June 4, 2008. 


Born on January 11, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, she graduated from Frank W. Ballou High School in Washington, D.C. She was a controller for Diehl Chevrolet and Best Chevrolet in Pennsylvania. Her hobbies include shopping and dancing and she was a member of the D.C. Hand Dancing Club. 


Survivors include her son, James M. King III of Dover, PA; her brother, Richard L. Dregney of Riverdale, MD; her niece, Tracy L. Cheverton of Wellsville, PA and 2 grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, Alice S. Stack & Clair A. Dregney. 


Friends are invited to Nancy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from 11:00 A.M. until funeral service begins at 12:00 P.M. Interment Lakemont Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

On Monday, June 2, 2008. The beloved uncle of Marie A., Liz and Robert N. Redenbach, Jr.; great uncle of Daman Redenbach and Garrett Mersman; brother-in-law of Barbara A. Redenbach. Memorial Mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 26 at 12:45p.m. at Ft. Myer Chapel. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery.

Francis V. Yavulla 


On Monday, June 2, 2008; the beloved husband of Helen Yavulla; father of Gary Yavulla; brother of Joseph, Eugene and Vincent Yavulla, Mary Verbilla and Jeanette O'Connor. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services and interment private. Arrangements by Kalas Funeral Home, Oxon Hill, MD. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Monday, June 2, 2008, the beloved wife of Melvin A. Judah; loving sister of the late John Hannon. she is also survived by 6 nieces and nephews. Eleanor is a retired Associate Professor of the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America. Since 1998, as Associate Chaplain at the District of Columbia Detention Facility, she has given direct service weekly to inmates at the DC Jail. Dr. Judah's social work practice experience in Pittsburgh, Washington, Hartford and Birmingham, England, includes direct practice, supervision,field instruction, and consultation, primarily in services to families and child placement. As a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Birmingham, she researched policy and services to homeless and multi-problem families in a welfare state. Dr. Judah's professional publications appear in Social Casework, the Journal of Social Work Education, Social Thought, Charities USA, and Social Work (British). 


Friends are invited to call at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 630 E Street S.W. on Friday, June 6 from 10am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment will take place in St. Joseph, Missouri at a later date. Local arrangements by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Oxon Hill, Md.

Obituaries

Louis Lalla

Helen Douglass

Victor Simas

Agnes Lipscomb

Loren Parker

Patricia Harker

Anthony Ruby

Mary Ledson

Emma Pass

James Young

CJ Mumme

Maxson McCarry

Patricia Diamondidis

Gary Yavulla

Kenneth Wood

Michael Pray

Benjamin Nicholson

Geneva Hall

Claud Young

Edward Band

Nancy King

James Redenbach

Francis Yavulla

Eleanor Judah