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No formal services are planned for Eleanor. Please sign the family's guest book.

On Monday, November 5, 2007. The beloved mother of James and John Karis and Tama Coleman; devoted grandmother of Ricardo and Taylor Coleman; sister of Mary McDonald, Betty Terry, Katherine Beckert and Joyce Lusby. Family and friends are invited to Helen's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00a.m. until service time at 10:30a.m. at the National Church of God, 6700 Bock Rd. Ft. Washington, Md. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Robert William Hoffman, 70, of Edgewater, MD and Henderson Harbor, NY, died November 5, 2007, of lung disease. Born April 20, 1937, in Rochester, NY, Mr. Hoffman was the son of Constance Turner and Robert Bertram Hoffman who predeceased him. 


As a young man, Mr. Hoffman moved to Brazil, with his family and attended the American School in Rio de Janeiro. He graduated from the Stony Brook School on Long Island, NY. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Rochester, where he was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity. He pursued post graduate studies in California. 


For a period of time, he served in the Army where he was a member of the Signal Corps. 


In the 1960s after serving in the Army, he resided in Pittsford, NY where he started and ran the Pittsford Picture Framing Company with partner Joe Willard; and, established one of the first copy centers in the United States, coining the phrase, â€œCopy While You Waitâ€. 


In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Mr. Hoffman cruised extensively in his own sailboat. He also enjoyed a career as first crew, then captain of several private sailing yachts, traveling throughout the Caribbean and across the Atlantic. 


Mr. Hoffman settled in Annapolis where he became a partner in Dockside Yacht Sales, located in the building now housing Storm Brothers Ice Cream. In 1973, with partner Clarence Blackwell, he purchased part of the historic Trumpy Yacht Yard in Eastport. Jointly, they developed the property into Yacht Haven of Annapolis. At the time of his death, Mr. Hoffman was actively engaged with the daily running of Yacht Haven, and was considered an icon in the marine business world. 


In addition to Yacht Haven, Mr. Hoffman's other business interests included: partner in Shades Unlimited of Annapolis, Virginia Beach, VA and Dewey Beach, DE; Sweet Mama's Chicken in Dewey Beach, DE; Gratitude Marina in Rock Hall, MD; Sharp's Island, Inc. which designed, built, and sold Sharps Island 32 motor yachts; President Yachts, LLC, importing President motor yachts; and Shady Side LLC, of Shade Side, MD. 


He was well known as a partner in the syndicate which bought, refurbished, owned, and operated the 12 meter racing yacht American Eagle, US 12-21. 


A member of Annapolis Yacht Club and Henderson Harbor Yacht Club, NY, Mr. Hoffman also was a former board member of the SPCA, and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. He was a member of the Marine Trades Association, and Eastport Business Association. Additionally, he volunteered as a tutor with the literacy program at Green Street Elementary School in Annapolis. 


Mr. Hoffman was an avid sailor, voracious reader, enjoyed shooting sports, gardening, travel, and working at his farm. He had a great fondness for pets, especially his dogs being known for his dogs of great personality. He was an art lover and supporter of the arts. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. 


Surviving are his wife, Mary Marburger Hoffman; two sons, Robert Grey Hoffman and Daniel Burton Hoffman both of the home; two daughters from his first marriage, Heather Ronaldshay of North Yorkshire, England, and Jessica Zambeletti of London, England; six grandchildren; a brother, Philip Hoffman of Tequesta, FL and Henderson Harbor, NY; two sisters, Constance MacDougall and Martha Bouculat, both of Annapolis. 


A funeral service will be held Friday, November 9, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville, MD. Interment will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, or Henderson Harbor Water Sports Programs, P.O. Box 405, Henderson Harbor, NY 13651. Arrangements by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, MD. Online condolences may be made at: kalasfuneralhomes.com.

James Alphonso Nolan On Sunday, November 4, 2007; the beloved husband of Gertrude 'CoCo' Nolan; father of Derrick Nolan; step-father of Teresa Y. Peterson; brother of Ernell Butler, Veronica Jacob, Henrietta Johnson, Angella Greene, Doris Bunyon and Steven Nolan; special cousin of Florence Nolan. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 from 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Capital Hospice, Development Office, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite #500, Falls Church, VA 22042. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On November 4, 2007, the beloved Son of Medalla P. Bautista; Brother of Delita Factor, Marcello Bautista, Ella Gonzales, Felipe Bautista, Anacleto Bautista, Nieves Dela Paz and Juanito Bautista. He is also survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews. Family and friends are invited to Jose's Life Celebration on Thursday and Friday from 2-4, 7-9 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Saturday November 10, 2007 from St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill Md. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Piscataway. Please sign the online guest book.

Catherine Ann "Cathy" Felesky, 68, of Churchton and previously of Bowie, died of ovarian cancer Nov. 4 at her home after a 3Â½-year illness. 


Mrs. Felesky was born in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Louis and Ersilia Barsotti. She retired in 1999 after working for 25 years as a secretary at Parkdale High School in Prince George's County. 


She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River and formerly of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Bowie. She enjoyed spending time at her beach house in Fenwick Island, Del., family and friends and collecting antiques. 


Surviving are her husband, Richard P. Felesky Sr., whom she married Sept. 6, 1958; one son, Richard P. Felesky Jr. of Edgewater; two daughters, Sharon Warner of Davidsonville and Suzanne Crawford of Chesapeake Beach; and seven grandchildren. 


Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 


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

Floyd Peter Weincek, 88, a resident of Edgewater for more than 25 years and formerly of Annapolis, died of natural causes Nov. 4 at Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center. 


Born Sept. 25, 1919, in Chicago, Mr. Weincek attended the University of Illinois. He was an aviation cadet in the Navy from 1941 to 1942 and served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. 


He was a medical sales consultant for Bauer and Black, where for 14 of 15 years he was top salesman. He retired from A.J. Buck and Son in Cockeysville where he was salesman of the year for nine consecutive years. 


Mr. Weincek was grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Annapolis Council 1384 and a 4th degree knight, Admiral Benson Assembly. He also was a member of Annapolis Elks Lodge 622, American Legion Post 136 in Greenbelt and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater. He coached Catholic Youth Organization football and baseball. His interests included golf, fishing and baseball. 


His first wife, Julaine Weincek, is deceased. 


Surviving are his second wife, Catherine Weincek, whom he married in 1992; three sons, Craig Weincek of Panama, Peter Weincek of Bel Air and James Weincek of Richmond, Va.; one daughter, MaryAnn Birgel of Odenton; two stepsons, William Peake of Chester and Daniel Peake of Edgewater; one stepdaughter, Katherine Sylvester of Edgewater; one brother, Earl Weincek, and two sisters, Mae Vizzone and Terry Weincek, all of Chicago, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. 


He was the son of the late James and Maryann Wiencek and the father of the late Floriann Weincek. 


Friends and family are invited to Floyd's Life Celebration at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Wednesday from 3 to 7 PM. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, November 8, at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Edgewater, MD. Interment private

On Saturday, November 3, 2007; the beloved husband of Corazon M. Leuterio; father of Hector, Helen, Hedy, Hilda and Herman. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 for Mr. Leuterio's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 8 from 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 9, 2007 at 11am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com 


Mariano P. Leuterio July 1928 to November 2007 


Mariano was born in Shanghai in 1928. His Philippine father, Hector owned a show band that traveled the Far East from Manila to Hong Kong to Tokyo. Mariano grew up in the Philippines. During the Second World War as a teenager he acted as a guide for American Marines. He came from a family of politicians and diplomats. A number of Leuterio's had served in the Philippine Senate or acted as consul's abroad. His cousin is the current Vice President of the Philippines, Manuel "Noli" Leuterio De Castro, Jr. 


Mariano excelled in school and graduated at the top of his class at Mapua Institute of Technology. In the national engineering exam for professional engineers, he came in second. He took a position as a project engineer at the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) and worked diligently to improve the lives of his fellow countrymen through irrigation projects. He was assigned to projects all over the Philippines taking his growing family with him on each new assignment. He believed that his greatest achievement was his family, his wife Corazon, and his five children Hector, Helen, Hedy, Hilda and Herman. His tireless efforts were recognized within the NIA and he received an award for outstanding service personally from President Marcos in 1967. He rose to the number two position at NIA, the Deputy Director, where he coordinated projects with USAID and other foreign organizations. 


Mariano believed that family came first and he knew that his children would benefit from growing up in the USA. It took ten years for his visa application to be approved. By that time his eldest two children were married and did not qualify to come with him. It is a tribute to Mariano's courage and humility that he was prepared to leave a top level post in Manila and become an engineer again working in the field. He was employed by Delon Hampton Associates in the Rockville office and worked on many road projects in Montgomery County and the District. His last project before he had a stroke in 1990 was the reconstruction of the SE-SW Freeway. 


Mariano exuded a zest for life and a belief in helping others. In his time in Washington he was a member of the District of Columbia Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies where he held a number of positions including being president. At the same time he was a member of the Philippine American Metropolitan Washington Engineers society, again holding many positions, including being president. Both societies looked to help and encourage young people in the professions through scholarships and mentoring. 


Mariano suffered a stroke in 1990 that left him in a wheelchair. However he never left it get the better of him. He was always excited to see his five children and his thirteen grandchildren. As his condition deteriorated over the years he still was always at the center of family life at his home. His eldest daughter was able to come to the USA when he became ill in 1990. She trained as a nurse to look after him and after Corazon could no longer take care of him on her own they lived with her in Fort Washington for the last two years. Mariano was proud of his children, four of them trained as engineers, two civil, one structural and one computer. All four have owned their own separate business in the USA and in the Philippines and have worked to achieve his American dream. He knew that his children were his legacy.

Gloria McKee Johnson, 49, a 20-year resident of White River Junction, Vt., died of breast cancer Nov. 3 at her parents' home in Davidsonville after a 10-year illness. 


Born Dec. 31, 1957, in Montclair, N.J., Mrs. Johnson graduated from Cinnaminson High School in New Jersey and Burlington County Community College in Pemberton, N.J. 


She was a professional vocalist, a shiatsu massage therapist and a horseback riding teacher. She enjoyed music, horseback riding, skiing, gardening, cooking natural foods and nature. 


In November 1982 she married J. Glenn Paladino. They were divorced in January 1997. 


She is survived by her husband, Douglas Johnson, whom she married in 1997; two daughters, Angela Paladino of Davidsonville and Lauren Paladino of Brandon, Fla.; her parents, Gloria and Charles McKee of Davidsonville; four sisters, Janice Holmblad of Oakton, Va., Joanne Hill of Tuckahoe, N.J., Kathie Coffey of Brandon and Lauren McKee of Gambrills; and one brother, Charles McKee of Monterey, Calif. 


A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Dartmouth Chapel of Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Visitation will follow at the Norwich Inn in Norwich, Vt. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. Online condolences may be made at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or Front Range Equine Rescue, P.O. Box 307, Larkspur, CO 80118.

Louis M. "Lou" Phillips, 64, of St. Margarets and previously of President Point in Annapolis and of Utah, died of heart failure Nov. 3 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a two-week illness. 


Born March 9, 1943, in Charleston, S.C., Mr. Phillips received two master's degrees, one in electrical engineering and another in business. An entrepreneur, he was self-employed in the real estate industry, serving as a mortgage consultant, mortgage broker and licensed real estate agent. 


From 1963 to 1966 he was in the Army and stationed in Germany. 


A member of the Annapolis Yacht Club, he enjoyed sailing. He was famous for his gourmet cooking, homemade cakes and photography. His interests also included golf, painting, contemporary art, skiing, fly fishing, music and history as well as his SPCA-adopted cat. 


He was formerly married to Christine Phillips of Annapolis. 


Surviving are his life partner and companion, Countess Marina Almeida Rowley, and her five children. 


Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 at 1809 Mill Ridge Court, Annapolis, where prayers will be offered at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Eunice Murray Frazier On Friday, November 2, 2007; the beloved mother of Richard L.(Tanisha) Frazier III; daughter of the late Charles L. and Eunice L. Murray; grandmother of Gabriel J. Frazier; sister of the late Jacqueline M. Williams, Sue M. Turner, Charles L., Jr. and George E. Murray; aunt of Charles D. Williams, Pamela and Sue Ann Murray and the late George E. Murray. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Cynthia. Relatives and friends are invited to Eunice's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 12 noon until time of service at 1 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Eunice L. Murray Scholarship Fund, c/o Linda Nelson, President, Washington Metropolitan Area, Cheyney University Alumni Association, P.O. Box 6841, Upper Marlboro, MD 20792-6841. Please sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Relatives and Friends are invited to Chappy's Life Celebration on Wednesday November 7, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, Maryland 21037. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday November 8, 2007 at 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 515 Loch Haven Road, Edgewater, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Chappy's name can be made to St. Jude Children's research Hospital P.O. Box 1893 Memphis,TN 38101-9950 or online at StJude.org or to American Leigon Post 226 Children's Auxillary. 


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On Thursday, November 1, 2007, the Beloved brother of Clarence Drew, William Drew, Nathan Drew, Marjorie Weaver, Yavonne Drew, Barbara Brown, Rubin Drew, Evelyn Drew, Phillip Drew, Carrie Humes, Melvin Drew, Joyce Brown, Ernest Drew, Sadie Simpson and Ronald Drew. He is predeceased by His brother Maurice Drew and sister Arlene Drew. Friends are invited to Fredrick's Graveside service on Thursday November 8, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland. Services by the Kalas Funeral Home, Oxon Hill Maryland

Shirley Mae Peters(nee Hool) On Thursday, November 1, 2007. The beloved wife of the late Arthur 'Pete' Peters; sister of Lucy Andes, JoAnn Winn, Anthony and Robert Hool, Yvette Taylor and the late Johnny and Leo Hool. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Shirley's Life Celebration on Monday, November 5th from 2 to 4p.m. and 6 to 8p.m. with prayers at 7:30p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, November 6th at 10:00a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4275 4th St. S.E. Washington, D.C. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to National Chapter Area Red Cross, 8550 Arlington Blvd. Fairfax, Va. 22031 Attn: Finance Dept. Carl Miller. Please sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Walter "Walt" Leonard Oliver, 75, a resident of Annapolis for 23 years and previously of Glen Burnie, died of pulmonary fibrosis Oct. 31 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Mr. Oliver was born Oct. 29, 1932, in New York, N.Y., and graduated in 1950 from Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore. He served as an airman 1st class in the 99th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing of the Air Force at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Wash., from 1951 to 1955. 


He was a senior administrative and support manager with Crown Central Petroleum Corp. at its supply and transportation division in Millersville from October 1971 until retiring in January 1993. 


He was a Eucharistic minister at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He managed and umpired Little League baseball in the Baltimore area, and was a fan of the Orioles, Ravens and Maryland Terps basketball. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Heritage Harbour Golf Club and Eisenhower Golf Club where he played in the Senior Men's Golf League. 


Surviving are his wife, Joycelyn Oliver, whom he married Dec. 25, 1951; one son, Keith Oliver of Hampstead; one daughter, Katherine Smith of Ellicott City; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 


Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2007 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. 620 N. Bestgate Road. Burial will follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville

Eunice Morton, 87, a longtime resident of Crofton, died of natural causes Oct. 30 at South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater. 


Mrs. Morton was born March 7, 1920, in Ronceverte, W.Va. She spent many years as a florist. Later in life she worked at the former Woodward and Lothrop department store in Parole. 


She was a charter member of Crofton Community United Methodist Church, and enjoyed baking, quilting, painting and various crafts. 


Surviving are her husband, Kenneth D. Morton, whom she married Oct. 31, 1942; two daughters, Jana Bolster of Edgewater and Betty Fioramonti of Aldie, W.Va.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 


A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 7,2007 at Crofton Community United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church, 1690 Riedel Road, Crofton, MD 21114

On Tuesday, October 30, 2007; the beloved husband of Lucy Renzi; step-father of Josh and Tara Michelle; brother of Kristi Decke. Craig is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/ Palm and the Vietnam Staff Service Medal. He formed the United States Military Academy Swing Dance Club at West Point, NY in 1975. He was an internationally known dance instructor especially for Swing Dancing, a GO instructor and a published author among his many other talents and hobbies. Craig's Life Celebration will be a private family service. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 3pm. Relatives and friends are instructed to meet at the Administration building at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Talitha Cumi Foundation, Inc. in Craig's memory. The Talitha Cumi Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that helps the poor and needy individuals in the community. Talitha Cumi Foundation, Inc. 885 Cox Road Huntingtown, MD 20639. Please visit Craigs complete bio at: http://www.swingdancecouncil.com/halloffame3.html#hutchinson 

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Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Grillo's Life Celebration at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St. Hillcrest Heights, Md. 20748 on Tueday, November 6th from 9:30a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. Entombment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. Please sign guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com 


Nelson Juan Grillo, Sr., 65 First Latino Inspector, DC Metropolitan Police (retired) Nelson Juan Grillo, Sr., retired Inspector with the DC Metropolitan Police Department, died October 30 at Inova Alexandria Hospital, due to complications from cancer. He was 65. 


Inspector Grillo started his career with the Metropolitan Police Department on March 3, 1969. He rose through the ranks of the police department, having the distinction of serving as a Captain, Deputy Director of Planning and Development â€˜81-â€˜82, Deputy Commander of Youth Division â€˜82-â€˜83, Commander of Sixth District '83-â€˜86, and as an Inspector, Supervisor of Field Operations Division '86 until his retirement in 1989. While serving with the DC Police Department, Inspector Grillo attended the National FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, and was a graduate of the 121st Session. At the time of his retirement, he was one of the highest ranking Latino officials with MPD. 





Prior to joining the police force in 1969, Inspector Grillo was honorably discharged from the US Air Force after serving for 7 years. 





Mr. Grillo was born September 22, 1942 in Northeast Washington, DC to Cuban parents, Attorney Anival J. Grillo and Berta Junco Grillo. He grew up in Ward 7 of the District, attended Gonzaga College High School and Mackin High School where he received his high school diploma in 1960. An outstanding basketball player, Grillo made the All-Catholic League team and received many athletic honors and awards for his playmaking abilities during the early 1960's. Grillo earned an athletic scholarship to Fairfield University, and played on the All Air Force basketball team while enlisted. His notoriety on the basketball court earned him an invitation to try out for the US Olympic Team in the mid 1960's. He ultimately received his undergraduate degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland-College Park. 





Mr. Grillo volunteered his time as a basketball and tee ball coach for Holy Family in the mid 70's and 80's and most recently for St. Matthias in Bowie. Mr. Grillo spent his later years enjoying the company of his grandchildren regularly at Redskins and Wizards games and especially on the golf course. 


He was active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillcrest Heights, MD since the 1970's and rose to the rank of Fourth Degree Member of the Bishop Walsh Assembly of the Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council #4076. He served as a Eucharistic or Liturgical Minister at Holy Family and the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Mr. Grillo was also an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. 





Mr. Grillo is survived by his former wife, Juanita Hancock Grillo, an educator in Prince Georges County Public Schools; his son, Nelson Juan Grillo, Jr., Director of Business Analysis for Sylvan Learning Centers and daughter-in-law, Sheila of Bowie, MD; daughters Dr. Teresa Maria Grillo, an optometrist in Tampa, Florida; Dr. Lisa Maria Grillo, PG County School Administrator, Adjunct Professor at Trinity University and University of New Mexico, and resident of Waldorf, MD. Mr. Grillo was the oldest of four children; he is survived by brothers Roy M. Grillo, Sr., of Washington, DC; Luis B. Grillo of Annapolis, MD and sister-in law, Stephany; sister, Rosa Maria Grillo-Cusick and brother-in-law, John of Silver Spring, MD. Mr. Grillo is the proud grandfather of three; Marcus, Alex and Joya Grillo of Bowie, MD. He is also survived by an uncle, Evelio Grillo of Oakland, CA and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Elizabeth Margaret "Libby" Mettam, 92, of Edgewater and formerly of Tampa, Fla., died of natural causes Oct. 29 at South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater after a two-year illness. 


Mrs. Mettam was born June 19, 1915, in Baltimore where she graduated from Forest Park High School. From 1952 to 1960 she was a clerk at Nationwide Insurance Co. in Annapolis and then was a supervisor for Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. in Tampa, where she worked from 1961 to 1979. 


She was a member of Star Methodist Church in Baltimore and Trinity United Methodist Church in Annapolis and its Sunshine Circle women's group. She was active in Girl Scouts and enjoyed travel, reading and participating in a senior citizens group in Edgewater. 


In 1935 she married Thomas Boges Mettam, who died in 1970. Surviving are one daughter, Janice L. Purdy of Edgewater; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 


She was the daughter of the late William Townsen Lee and Mary Rhode Lee. 


A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Edgewater United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edgewater United Methodist Church, 2768 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Services for John Carl Moreland, 25, of Severna Park and formerly of Riva, will be held at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where friends and family may call from 6 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Moreland died at the scene of injuries suffered in a hit-and-run accident Oct. 28 on Route 50 near St. Margarets Road. An article on the accident appeared in The Capital on Oct. 29.

Born Nov. 7, 1981, in Silver Spring, he graduated in 2000 from South River High School. He worked at South River Carpet Cleaning and Restoration as a carpet and upholstery cleaner.

He enjoyed boating, his truck and animals and was interested in physical fitness and becoming a police officer.

Surviving are his parents, Fred and Debbie Moreland, and his grandfather, Joseph C. Kaub, all of Severna Park; one brother, Edward B. Moreland of Pennsburg, Pa.; and one sister, Ilona Moreland of Boston.

Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Clara E. Johnson, (103) 


Clara Elizabeth Johnson, of Belleville, Ill., and formerly of Annapolis, died of natural causes Oct. 27 at the Dammert Geriatric Center at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville. She was 103 years old. Mrs. Johnson was born in Providence Corner in Maryland on Nov. 26, 1903. She worked in the printing industry as a machine operator. On her 100th birthday The Capital published a photograph of her celebration in Annapolis. She was an avid bingo player. The daughter of the late William H. and Annie K. Spratt, Mrs. Johnson was the widow of E. William Johnson and the mother of the late E. Lorraine Schoonmaker of Annapolis. Surviving are one daughter, Norma Graebe of Belleville; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. in Riverview Gardens cemetery in Wilmington, Del.

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Teresa White "Terry" Levy, 55, a four-year resident of Annapolis and formerly of Miami, died of breast cancer Oct. 27 at the Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood after a four-year illness. 

Born June 19, 1952, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Nancy K. White of Timonium and the late Ralph D. White, Mrs. Levy graduated from the Maryland Institute of Art in 1977 with a degree in fashion design. She also graduated from the Barbara Brennan School in Miami as a healer in June 2006. 

Mrs. Levy worked as a designer and production manager for a large children's clothing designer and more recently for Ahni and Company clothing in Annapolis. 

Her interests included healing touch, yoga, art and drumming. She was once a visitor to Peru, where she hiked to Machu Picchu. 

In addition to her mother, surviving are two brothers, Rex White of Wheaton and Erik White of Richmond, Va.; and two sisters, Holly Mikulski of Germantown and Camille Kalb of Annapolis. She was the sister of the late Tony White. 

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 10 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater, where memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Burial is private. 

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

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Dominic "Dom" Ciuffreda, 74, a resident of Annapolis since 1979, died of cancer Oct. 27 at home after a lengthy illness.

Born June 23, 1933, in Washington, D.C., Mr. Ciuffreda graduated from Maryland Park High School in 1951 and attended Florida State University on a football scholarship.

In 1953, he enlisted in the Army. After being discharged from active duty, he began Central Distributors, a local beer company, in 1955 along with his father, the late Dominic Ciuffreda Sr. He later sold the company in 1996 and retired.

An avid fisherman, he enjoyed fishing in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Florida Keys. His interests also included traveling in the United States and Canada, hands-on building projects and competing in land and water sports, especially go-carts, cars and motorcycles during his earlier years. In his later years, he sailed competitively, winning the Governor's Cup Regatta in 1988 with his boat, Air Mail. His home port was the Annapolis Yacht Club.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Dale Ciuffreda; one son, David Ciuffreda of Dunkirk; two daughters, Dana Papavasilakis and Donna O'Malley, both of Annapolis; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Burial is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Herbert L. Peterson On Thursday, October 25, 2007. The beloved husband of the late Doris M. Peterson and Evalyn L. Peterson; father of Larry Peterson and his wife Judy and Marcia Martin of Atlanta, GA. and her husband David. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Tuesday, October 30th from 5:30p.m. until service time at 7:00p.m.. Interment in Belfast, Ohio.

Obituaries

Eleanor Holland

Helen Karis

Robert Hoffman

James Nolan

Jose Bautista

Catherine Felesky

Floyd Weincek

Mariano Leuterio

Gloria Johnson

Louis Phillips

Eunice Frazier

Albert Gray

Fredrick Drew

Shirley Peters

Walter Oliver

Eunice Morton

Craig USA

Nelson Grillo

Elizabeth Mettam

John Moreland

Clara Johnson

White Levy

Dominic Ciuffreda

Herbert Peterson