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Marie Joan Daniels, age 81. On Thursday, September 6, 2007 she went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus. She leaves behind a devoted husband of 61 years, Dr. William D. Daniels. She is also survived by a sister, Bessie Smaw of Patterson, N.J., four children, Joan T. (Milton) Hammond-Steinbaum, William D. (April) Daniels, Jr., Jacqueline M. Renwick and Nikita L. Daniels, five grandchildren, Heather M. Hammond, Lindsay M. Daniels, Morgan Renwick, William D. Daniels III and Zachary E. Strine and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Marie's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 15 from 11:00a.m. until service time at 12noon at the East Washington Heights Baptist Church, 2220 Branch Ave. S.E. Washington, D.C. 20020. Entombment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery Mausoleum. Sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

David Michael â€œMikeâ€ Tilch 


David Michael Tilch â€“ known to his friends, colleagues, fellow opera buffs, and the Washington DC restaurant and wine community as â€œMr. Mikeâ€, died suddenly September 5, 2007. Mike was 57 and lived in Foggy Bottom, near his beloved Kennedy Center, and in Fort Washington, Maryland. For more than 30 years, Mike along with his brother Ray, operated Silesia Liquors in Ft. Washington. He was a member of the International Food and Wine Society, Les Cent du Chevaliers du Vin, Washington Opera Society, and a supporter of the New York Metropolitan Opera. Mike loved music, especially classical. 


Mike loved wine and passed this passion on to his friends and clients. He believed and practiced â€˜having his feet in the earth' to better appreciate and understand the wine and the winemaking process. He bestowed his knowledge and experience on all of us who were lucky enough to know him. 


Just last week, Mike traveled to Napa Valley and Sonoma County learning more about small boutique wineries and their niche in the DC market. As an inveterate wine traveler, he made journeys to Europe â€“ France (especially Champagne and Burgundy), Germany, and Portugal - South Africa, Australia, and across the US cataloging wineries, observing their terroir and winemaking processes, and sharing his bonhomie with one and all, often making friends and not simply business contacts. 


Mike also believed in matching wine selections to the client's palate and pocketbook. He often seduced new wine lovers with bargain-bin wines as a pathway to broadening their tastes. His business model was to teach the customer about wine, not simply sell a bottle or case, because his passion was the educated consumer. In his life, he served as a mentor to many in the wine trade including sommeliers, often giving them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste and discuss wines from his extensive cellar. 


Mike is survived by his mother, Frances C. Tilch, his brother Ray and sister-in-law Karen, nephews Paul and Mark, niece Meredith, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mike's Life Celebration on Sunday, September 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 11am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscatway, 13401 Piscatway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mike's name to: Washington Concert Opera, c/o Judy Gruber, 1808 Conn. Ave.,NW, Suite 101 , Washington D.C. 20009

On Wednesday, September 5, 2007; the beloved wife of Charles H. Bird, Jr.; mother of Justin Mark and Jeffrey Allen Bird; daughter of Jolante Herzig; sister of Henry Herzig and Doris Cassanova. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Alice loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cooking and travel, especially to the islands. Relatives and friends are invited to Alice's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 8am until time of service at 9am. Entombment Ivy Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to S.O.M.E., Donor Relations Coordinator, 71 'O' St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 or Hospice of Charles County, Memorial Donations, P.O. Box 1703, La Plata, MD 20646.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2007 in Florida; the beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Shriver; mother of Zietta Ferris, John Shriver and the late Stanley W., Jr. and Mark L. Shriver ; sister of Jessie Hanagan. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Sodality at Holy Family Catholic Church. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Shriver's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 10 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 12260 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Please sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Melvin H. Hardesty, 70, of Edgewater, died of renal failure Sept. 3 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Born Nov. 29, 1936, in Annapolis, the son of the late Hollis and Bessie Hardesty, Mr. Hardesty was a farmer living in Davidsonville prior to relocating to the Edgewater area 34 years ago. For many years he was caregiver to his mother. 


His interests included crabbing, baking and visiting with neighbors and friends. 


Surviving are his sister, Lorraine Redifer of Salisbury; and his aunt, Estelle Pardoe of Easton. 


Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Burial will follow in the All Hallows Episcopal Church cemetery in Birdsville.

Funeral services for James B. Stockett III will be held at noon Friday, September 7, 2007 at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. 


Mr. Stockett died Sept. 2 at Anne Arundel Medical Center from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident that day on Solomons Island Road in Annapolis. Visitation for Mr. Stockett will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the funeral home. Interment is private. 


Mr. Stockett was born Feb. 8, 1982 in Takoma Park and was a graduate of South River High School. He was a field supervisor with South River Restoration Co. 


His hobbies included riding motorcycles, living life to the fullest and spending time with his daughter. 


Survivors include one daughter Kayla Stockett of Edgewater; one sister, Jennifer Stockett of Edgewater; his parents, Anita K. and James B. Stockett Jr. of Edgewater; and his grandparents, James B. Stockett Sr. of Mayo; and Kenneth and Gail Miller of Chambersburg, Pa. 


Memorial contributions may be made to the Kayla Stockett Education Fund, c/o Severn Savings Banks, 3083 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037.

William Kenneth "Bill" Hall, 82, a resident of Selby on the Bay in Edgewater for 58 years, died of heart failure Sept. 2 at home.

Born Feb. 18, 1925, in Floral Park, N.Y., the son of the late George and Elsie Hall, Mr. Hall attended school in Queens, N.Y., and Long Island.

Mr. Hall served in the Navy as a boatswain's mate 3rd class and later worked for the former Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., now known as Verizon, for 38 years.

He was a member of American Legion Post 226 in Mayo and his interests included crabbing and carpentry. He built his own wooden boat.

Surviving are his wife, Constance Hall, whom he married June 6, 1949; one son, Thomas William Hall of Crofton; and two grandsons.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. or online at http://hospicechesapeake.org

Margie Dell Dickenson, 88, of Edgewater, died of natural causes Aug. 31 at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center. 


Born July 14, 1919, in Dungannon, Va., Mrs. Dickenson was a homemaker and an active member of Faith Independent Baptist Church in Bowie for more than 30 years. 


Her interests included gardening. 


She was the widow of James Edward Dickenson, who died in 1983; and mother of Sandra Kay McDaniels, who died in 1992. Surviving are two sons, Lucky Garrette of College Park and Eddie Lee Dickenson of Edgewater; one daughter, Deanna Sue Kellermann of West River; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 


Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. The funeral service and burial are private.

On Friday, August 31, 2007; the beloved son of the late Chris and Helen Jansen; brother of Vicky(Larry) Amos; uncle of Kristina(Jeff) Largen; great-uncle of Hannah and Ryan Largen; beloved friend of Allen J. Carroll, Steve Dellerba and Gene Newsome. Relatives and friends are invited to Christian's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME,P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, September 3, 2007 from 6 to 9pm. Burial will take place on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 2pm at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA. Please sign the online guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Thursday, August 30, 2007, the beloved wife of the late Leodis Hughes; mother of Rickford P. Hughes, Leilani A. (Wayne N.) Langford and Maurice D. Hughes, Sr.;grandmother of Maurice D. Hughes, Jr., Stephanie A. Moten, Svenja Hughes, Michelle S. Moten and Myles L. Earley; sister of Irene, Ollie, Lillie and Geraldine. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Daisy's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from 10:30am until time of Memorial Service at 11:30 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Md. 20745. Entombment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please sign the online guest book at www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Also known as "Jolly" in his earlier years, Mr. Dale was born Aug. 30, 1980, in Washington, D.C., and was a graduate of South River High School where he played lacrosse, ran track and cross country and was a pole vaulter. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey where he played lacrosse. He also took courses at Anne Arundel Community College. 


A talented carpenter, he did freelance work and worked for his brother's company, Custom Cuts Construction, and others. 


He enjoyed computers and watching movies and had a sense of humor, family said. 


Surviving are his parents, William P. and Jody Dale of Davidsonville; his brother, Alexander H. Dale of Grasonville; one sister, Courtney D. Kremer of Raleigh, N.C.; and his grandmother, Marie N. Sims of Annapolis. 


Services and Interment are private.

On Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in Tallahassee, FL; the beloved husband of tha late Sally Herman; father of the late Joseph Herman. He is also survived by many friends. Graveside services with military honors will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 3 pm at Arlington National Cemetery. Guests are invited to meet at the Administration building at 2:30 PM.

Norman Roye, 42, of Edgewater, died of a heart attack Aug. 29 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. 


Mr. Roye was born in Annapolis on Jan. 30, 1965. He was a sheet metal worker for Arundel Signs, a truck driver for Southern Floor Co. and superintendent for M. Stancliff Construction Co. 


His interests included bowling, fishing, auto racing, playing the slots, being with his children and relaxing with a favorite beverage. 


Surviving are his wife, Cheryl A. Roye, whom he married March 21, 1986; two sons, Christian George and Johnny Roye; one daughter, Robin Roye, all of Edgewater; four brothers, Jimmy Roye Jr. of Delaware, George "Bootsie" Armiger of Edgewater, Michael "Bundy" Armiger of Harwood and Bradley Roye of Pasadena; and his parents, James E. Roye of Pasadena and Phyliss A. Gibbs of Annapolis. He was the brother of the late Christopher Roye. 


A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where services will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be private. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

On Wednesday, August 29, 2007, the beloved sister of David E., Richard V. and Gary P. Rasmussen. She is also survived by five nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Phyllis' Life Celebration on Saturday September 1, 2007 from 3p.m. until time of memorial service at 4p.m. at the Oxon Hill Lutheran Church, 3415 Brinkley Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or the Maryland Choral Society, PO Box 0902, Clinton, MD 20735-0902. Please sign the on-line guestbook.

Margaret Elizabeth Willis Sparrow, 88, died unexpectedly Aug. 27 in Annapolis. 


Born Aug. 21, 1919, in Baltimore, Mrs. Sparrow was the widow of C. Edward Sparrow Jr. and the daughter of the late Margaret Norris Willis and Charles Fountain Willis Jr., assistant superintendent of Baltimore City schools and director of Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. 


She graduated from Goucher College and received her master of arts degree in teaching on a Ford Foundation Fellowship from Johns Hopkins University. 


She retired as executive director for constituent leagues for the National League for Nursing in New York before returning to Baltimore in 1984. For many years she also was executive director for the Southwestern Connecticut Girl Scout Council. Before moving to New York in 1965 when her husband was transferred by Westinghouse, she was executive director for the Baltimore Council of the Camp Fire Girls. 


A lecturer and teacher of workshops in genealogy, she was very active in various historical and genealogy societies, serving as past president of the Maryland Huguenot Society, a board member of the Anne Arundel and Baltimore County Genealogical societies and the Women's Eastern Shore Society and a regent of the Colo. John Street Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter in Baltimore. She spent six weeks in France and Germany tracing Huguenot ancestors in 2000. 


Mrs. Sparrow was a member of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots as well as the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century and the Three Arts Club and Woman's Club of Roland Park. 


She was the author of "Memories of the Eastern Shore," "The Old Stone House," "Following the Huguenot Trail," "The Forest Home Academy," "Sailing Down the Chesapeake," "The Sparrows of Sparrow's Point," and others. 


A lifelong Republican, she ran for Baltimore City Council in the 1950s. An expert quilter, she restored antique quilts made in the 1800s by her husband's family members. She also was a master at bridge and was active with her husband in scouting all their lives. 


Surviving are her daughters, Dorothy Talmadge Sparrow of Yorktown, Va., and Constance Norris Sparrow of Annapolis; and one sister, Dorothy Willis McDonald of Leesburg, Va. 


Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Second Presbyterian Church, 4200 St. Paul St., Baltimore. Burial will be in Loudon Park Cemetery, Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore.

(Age 92) 


Of Lutz, FL passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007. She was born in Hartford, CT, and moved to Lutz from Temple Hills, MD, in 1997. Beloved wife of the late Clement H. Brooke, Jr. She is survived by her son, Clement H. Brooke, III & wife Marianne; daughters, Laura Cabe & husband Sutton of Manteo, NC, and Angela Brooke of Lutz, FL; 3 grandchildren, Michelle, Stephanie and John. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Brooke's Life Celebration at St. Ignatius Catholic Church School Auditorium, 2315 Brinkley Rd., Ft. Washington, MD on Saturday, September 1, 2007 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Interment church cemetery. You may view and sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Virginia Edna Gibbs, 94, an Annapolis resident for more than 50 years and previously of Ventura, Calif., died of natural causes Aug. 25 at Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center. 


Born April 3, 1913, in Churchton, Mrs. Gibbs was a 1931 graduate of Annapolis High School. A professional knitter who made dresses, sweaters, bedspreads and afghans, she was the owner of the Ventura Custom Knit Store from 1950 to 1988. 


Mrs. Gibbs was an American Red Cross volunteer before, during and after World War II, for a period of 50 years. She was president of the Parent Teacher Association, American Legion and Women of America in Ventura and Simi Valley, Calif. 


Her interests included sports, American and world history, poker, her family and the welfare of young people in the U.S. Armed Forces. 


On Nov. 26, 1932, she married Navy Cmdr. Victor Earl Gibbs, who died Jan. 1, 1969. She was the mother of the late John Victor Gibbs and the last surviving sibling of six brothers and eight sisters. 


Surviving are one son, Harry E. Cook of Redwood City, Calif.; one daughter, Cheri Simmons of Annapolis; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 


Services and burial are private. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice.

Mary Kraynek Callahan, 89, a four-year resident of Annapolis and formerly of Silver Spring, Md., since 1965, died of natural causes Aug. 23 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


The daughter of the late Wassyl and Antonette Kraynek, Mrs. Callahan was born May 26, 1918, in Monessen, Pa., where she graduated from high school. 


She was a homemaker and member of St. Mark's Russian Orthodox Church in Bethesda. 


Her interests included arts and crafts, painting, playing bingo and cards, and gardening. She was once name Volunteer of the Year for Montgomery County. 


On June 11, 1949, she married William R. Callahan, who died Dec. 7, 1975. She was the sister of the late Walter and Ethel Kraynek. Surviving are two sons, Stephen V. Callahan of Riva and Anthony M. Callahan of Washington, D.C.; one brother, Michael Kraynek of Monessen, Pa.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 


Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater, where funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 10 in Arlington National Cemetery. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2002 Medical Parkway, Suite 240, Annapolis, MD 21401 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093.

Irini P. Sophocles, 64, a resident of Annapolis for 40 years, died of cancer Aug. 21 at her home after a lengthy illness. 


Mrs. Sophocles was born in Cyprus on Sept. 29, 1942. She was a member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Her interests included cooking, sewing, going to the beach and her three grandchildren. 


Also surviving are her husband, Paul Sophocles, whom she married Oct. 11, 1964; one son, Michael P. Sophocles of Annapolis; one daughter, Eleni S. Dykstra of Severna Park; two brothers, Neophetos Kacoyianni of Annapolis and Nick Kakoyianni of London, Ontario, Canada; and one sister, Mary Christoforou of Annapolis. 


A life celebration will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Ss. Constantine and Helen Creek Orthodox Church, with burial to follow in St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery on Riva Road. 


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Jerry Russell Brown, 76, a 35-year resident of Gingerville Estates in Edgewater and previously of New Carrollton, died of pulmonary fibrosis Aug. 20 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a 10-year illness. 


Born June 10, 1931, in Fairmount, Ind., and a 1949 graduate of Fairmount High School, Mr. Brown attended Indiana University in Bloomington in 1949 and 1950. He joined the Navy in 1951 during the Korean War, receiving training in Pensacola, Fla., and Patuxent Naval Air Station, where he met his wife, Mary Ann Brown, of Washington, D.C. They were married on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1953. 


After their son was born at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Mr. Brown was transferred to the carrier USS Coral Sea as an aviation machinist technician, and his wife to the Mediterranean. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and returned to the Washington area. 


His first civilian job was at a Chevrolet dealership owned by the Rogers family. When Bill Rogers established the Rogers Chevrolet dealership in Bowie a few years later, Mr. Brown joined him, working mostly in sales. He was named a corporate officer and general manager before retiring in 2001. 


He was a commodore of the West River Yacht Club for 30 years. He was also a member for seven years of the Early Pattern Glass Society. He collected and was a dealer in antique glass. 


In addition to his wife of 54 years, he is survived by one son, Michael W. Brown of Edgewater; his mother, Mildred Compton Brown of Marion, Ind.; and one grandson. He was the son of the late Russell Brown. 


A life celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.

Linda Capstick, 59, of Annapolis and previously of Gaithersburg, died Aug. 20 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She had complications of congestive heart failure and a brain tumor. 


A homemaker, Mrs. Capstick was born Dec. 23, 1947, in Chicago, Ill., and was reared in Terre Haute, Ind. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in personnel administration. 


A cancer survivor, she had reticulum cell lymph sarcoma which she overcame 35 years ago. 


She sponsored Naval Academy midshipmen and enjoyed gardening, Tole painting, playing bridge and needlepoint. 


Surviving are her husband, Arnold B. Capstick, whom she married Nov. 6, 1990; three sons, Eric Rei of Wilmington, N.C., Mark Capstick of Jefferson in Frederick County, and Brad Capstick of Indianapolis, Ind.; two daughters, Lisa Cairns of Jefferson and Colleen Capstick of Cockeysville; two brothers, Rick Harrington of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Jack Harrington of Aiken, S.C.; two sisters, Michele Harrington of Fayetteville, Ark., and Mary Harrington of Hilton Head, S.C.; her mother, Mary Chalmers of Hendersonville, N.C.; and seven grandchildren. 


A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, 2002 Medical Parkway, Suite 240, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Sunday, August 19, 2007; the beloved husband of the late Mary Rose Dolan Boyle; father of Joe, Edward, Andrew, Maureen and the late Shawn Boyle; brother of Peggy Flynn, Nellie O'Connel, Joan McAuliffe, Sonny Boyle and the late Mary Fitzgerald and Batt Boyle. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Boyle's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

On Sunday, August 19, 2007 at his residence; the beloved husband of Afrodita PeBenito. He is also survived by many children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. PeBenito's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS LIFE CELEBRATION HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday from 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment in the Philippines. Please sign the guest book.

Alfred Perry "A.P." Russell Jr., 84, of Sparks, Nev., died of cancer Aug. 19 at the home of his daughter, Rose Lee (William) Russell Blucher of Edgewater, after a six-month illness. Born July 25, 1923, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., and the son of the late Alfred and Mary Russell Sr., Mr. Russell graduated from high school as well as Merchant Marine officer training and engineering schools. He served in the Merchant Marine and the Coast Guard during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. During that time, he traveled throughout the world and invented the smokeless smoke stack which is still in use today. At one point in his career, he was lead engineer of a design team at General Electric and the owner of several businesses, which included restaurants, fishing establishments and stores such as J.C. Webster's General Store in Solomons. He was a member of the American Legion and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. He was of the Baptist faith as well, but embraced all religions, his family said. His interests included horse racing, dealing in antiques, travel and helping churches and disabled persons with food and transportation. His neighbors called him "The Good Samaritan of Reno." In February 1952 he married Pearl Annette Russell. They were divorced in 1965 and she died in October 1990. He was the widower of Julia E. Russell who passed away in 2002. In addition to his daughter, surviving are one son, Allan B. (Stacey) Russell of Potomac; one stepson, Mark W. McGuire of Sparks; three stepdaughters, Marlene McGuire of Washington state, Velma (John) Edwards of Sparks and Annette L. Shaw of Missouri; one sister, Betty Lee Mathes Till of Sumner, Wash.; and his three grandchildren Alexander Steven Blucher, Jared David Kaplan Russell and Haley Jo-Ann Penny Russell.Â He was the beloved uncle of Perry, Ronald, Marguerite and Mary Mathes. Funeral services and burial are private. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.Â or online at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org

Obituaries

Marie Daniels

David Tilch

Alice Bird

Hilda Shriver

Melvin Hardesty

James Stockett

William Hall

Margie Dickenson

Mr. Jansen

Daisy Hughes

Joshua Dale

Jerome Herman

Norman Roye

Phyllis Rasmussen

Margaret Sparrow

Ann Brooke

Virginia Gibbs

Mary Callahan

Irini Sophocles

Jerry Brown

Linda Capstick

Patrick Boyle

Fermin PeBenito

Alfred Russell