Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, August 14, 2007 the beloved wife of William S. Amper; mother of Virgil Amper; grandmother of Keona Amper; daughter of Salvador and Pilar Salarda; sister of Adela Quiblat, Alda Bergado, Evelyn Liscano, Salvador and Vivencio Salarda. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Ampers' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burail will be offered on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment church cemetery.

On Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at her residence. The beloved wife of the late William Boyle Jr.; she is also survived by Seven children. Burial will take place on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 12 noon at Quantico National Cemetery where she will be buried with her late husband.

On Monday, August 13, 2007; beloved friend to many, especially those of the SMVI and BRIDGES community. A Celebration of Martin's Life will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 12 noon until service time at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to SMVI, 8000 Parston Dr., Forestville, MD 20747.

(Age 99) On Sunday, August 12, 2007; the beloved husband of the late Ruth M. Riley; father of Robert and David Riley; step-father of Ruth Ann Hoffman and Thelma L. Ellis. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Riley'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, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11 am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the St. Columba School Scholarship Fund, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Please sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Felicie German Hodges, 85, a five-year resident of Annapolis and formerly of Shady Side, died of natural causes Aug. 12 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. 

Born April. 14, 1922, in Ellicott City, Mrs. Hodges was an instructional aide for Anne Arundel County public schools for more than 20 years, retiring in 1984. 

She had also been an executive secretary for the late Louis L. Goldstein at his law firm and for Riggs Distler. She had lived for 53 years in the Shady Side community of Cedarhurst and had received numerous community awards for her flower gardens. 

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis and formerly of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River. She was a member of the Annapolis Ladies of the Elks Lodge, of the Anne Arundel Retired Teachers Association and an honorary member of the Old South Women's Club. 

Her hobbies were cooking, gardening and her pets. 

Survivors include two daughters, Marla Nichols of Annapolis and JoAnn Katski of Tracys Landing; one brother, Charles P. German of Ellicott City; one sister, Rose Sotak of Annapolis; and one grandson. Her husband Joseph R. Hodges died in 1992. The couple were married Nov. 24, 1945. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road. Burial will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery in Ellicott City. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, c/o Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Dolores Christine â€œDeeâ€ Sutphin, 82, died of a stroke August 10 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Dee lived in Annapolis for over 60 years and then moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, and in 2005 due to health problems Dee and her husband moved back to Edgewater to live with her daughter and son-in-law. 


Dee was born January 11, 1925, in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Leland C. & Florence N. Noel. 


Dee retired from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1988 where she worked as a Secretary. 


Dee enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, doing crossword puzzles and playing with her companion Princess. 


During her time in MD, Dee was Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and Past Guardian of the IOJD Annapolis Bethel #49. In Myrtle Beach, Dee was very active in the Myrtle Beach Elks Lodge #1771 and was Past President of the Does. She became active in the South County Senior Center when she returned to Edgewater where she took Mind Agility and Craft classes and made a lot of new friends. Dee was always known for her beautiful smile and pretty gray hair. 


In December 2006, Dee became the widow of Hiram â€œBusterâ€ Sutphin whom she had married in March 1983. Dee was previously married to Robert E. Marsh of Annapolis. 


Dee is survived by one daughter with whom she lived Sandra Lee Casey of Edgewater, one sister Myra Ebaugh of Arbutus, one stepdaughter Debra S. Cross of West River, one granddaughter and two great grandsons of Edgewater and one grandson. She was the sister of the late James Fletcher, the mother of the late Robert N. Marsh, and the grandmother of the late Robert P. Casey. 


Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Services will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday, August 16 at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery Forest Drive.

John Charles Newgent, 72, a resident of Davidsonville for 40 years, died of complications from cancer Aug. 10 at the Chester River Medical Center after a seven-month illness. 


Known as "Buddy" or "Chuck," Mr. Newgent was born July 9, 1935, in Washington, D.C., where he graduated from Suitland High School. 


Mr. Newgent served in the Navy as an electronic technician aboard the USS Coral Sea. 


He retired from Litton Amecon in College Park, where worked as an engineering program manager for 38 years. 


An active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, he served on the building and maintenance committees, and as an usher. 


His interests included travel, camping, woodworking, yardwork and volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. 


Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Newgent, whom he married in January 1964; four sons, Greg and Charles Newgent, both of Chester, and Brian and Kevin Newgent, both of Centreville; two daughters, Paula Johnson of Littleton, Colo., and Teresa Martin of Falls Church, Va.; three brothers, Barry Newgent of Davidsonville, Billy Newgent of Jupiter, Fla., and Andrew Newgent of Brooms Island, Md.; one sister, Doris Barbour of Golden Beach, Md.; and eight grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Janet Layton. 


Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Ave. in Davidsonville. Burial will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 130, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

George Clinton "Johnny" Carr Sr., 86, a lifetime resident of Davidsonville, died of an aortic aneurysm Aug. 7 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 


Born Jan. 18, 1921, on the same farm on which he resided, Mr. Carr graduated from Annapolis High School in 1939. He owned and operated Carr's Buses Inc. for 62 years. 


A decorated veteran of World War II, he served under Gen. George S. Patton Jr. in the 12th Armored Division, 493rd Field Artillery Battalion, also known as the "Mystery Division." 


He served as chief of the Riva Volunteer Fire Department for many years and was an honorary lifetime member. He was president of the Davidsonville Ruritan Club and an honorary lifetime member. He also was a honorary lifetime member of Annapolis Elks Lodge 622. 


Mr. Carr was the junior warden and later senior warden at All Hallows Episcopal Church for more than 25 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Crownsville. 


Surviving are his wife, Barbara M. Carr, whom he married on Nov. 5, 1948; three sons, George C. "Chip" Carr Jr. of Davidsonville, Charles W. Carr of Edgewater and Martin W. Carr of Annapolis; one daughter, Barbara A. Moran of Davidsonville; and nine grandchildren. A grandson, Naval Academy Midshipman Charles "Ben" Carr IV, was killed in a automobile accident in November 2006. 


A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Crownsville Road and Generals Highway, Crownsville. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, P.O. Box 380, Crownsville, MD 21032.

On Tuesday, August 7, 2007; the beloved wife of Howard Spahn; mother of David Spahn, Diane Dunn, Michael Spahn and Julie O'Connor. She is also survived by a sister, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Spahn's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2200 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Inurnrment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Please sign the guest book at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Corrie Thelma Paddy, 75, a resident of Harwood for 19 years and a former resident of Edgewater for many years, died Aug. 5 at home after a brief illness. 


Known as "Thelma," Mrs. Paddy was born June 17, 1932, in Henderson, N.C., and worked for Annapolis Tree Experts as an office manager. 


Her interests included gardening and being with her grandchildren. She was active in Girl Scouts and majorettes. 


On Aug. 16, 1963, she married Clarence C. Paddy, who died April 7, 2004. She was the sister of the late Glover and Harvey Cantrell and Eula Mull. 


Surviving are four daughters, Judy Eastman of Queenstown, Joan Brady of Lothian and Janice Blackwell and Joyce Gomes, both of Shady Side; three step-daughters, Linda Ford of Mayo, Ginger Brooks of Edgewater and Betty Jane Hayden of Denton; one stepson, Michael Paddy of Edgewater; two brothers, Henry Cantrell of Zirconia, N.C., and Johnnie Cantrell of Ingleside in Queen Anne's County; four sisters, Clara McSilvers of Springfield, Ore., Mary Steadman of Zirconia, Wilma Trippe of Easton and Dolly Fowler of Lakeland, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 


Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater, where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 


Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On Sunday, August 5, 2007 The beloved wife of Hernani Dueno, Mother of Lisa Duneo; Monica (Larry) Ludwig; Theresa Dueno Stephen (Deana) Dueno; Sharon Page and Paula Dueno. She is also survived by 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton Maryland on Friday August 10th at 10:30 A.M. Memorial Contributions can be made in her memory to Heartland Hospice, 8201 Corporate Dr., Suite 120, Landover, Md. 20785. Please view and sign the on-line guestbook.

Geraldine H. Shumway, 88, of Edgewater, died of natural causes Aug. 4 at her home in Edgewater. 


Born in London, England, on Jan. 14, 1919, she married Dr. Norman P. Shumway who was serving as an American volunteer doctor in London Hospital during World War II. They lived most of their married life in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was very involved in the Council on World Affairs and other volunteer positions. 


The family moved to Bethesda in 1964 where she became involved in French classes, tennis and enjoying her grandchildren. 


Surviving are her daughters, Robin Gunning of Cleveland, Christine Abbass of New Hartford, N.Y., Mary Piatt of Edgewater, Anne Shumway-Cook of Seattle, Wash., and Priscilla Shumway of Isle of Palms, S.C.; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Dr. Shumway died July 7, 1982. 


Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. Online condolences may be made to www.Kalasfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UNICEF, 333 E. 38th St., New York, NY 10016.

Frankie Gilliam, 70, a 30-year resident of Annapolis and formerly of northern Virginia, died of congestive heart failure Aug. 4 at her home after a recent illness. 


Mrs. Gilliam was born March 14, 1937, in Columbia, S.C., the daughter of the late Sally and Edwin DeWolfee. 


She owned and operated Arundel Driving School in Annapolis and was a licensed and certified classroom and driving instructor. Her family said she loved to teach others how to be good drivers. 


She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and attended Unity Church in Severna Park. Her interests included reading and gardening. 


In 1976 she was divorced from Robert George Heath II, who died Aug. 29, 1989. In December 1976, she married William Gilliam, who died Jan. 2, 1990. 


Surviving are one son, Paul Edward Heath of Sterling, Va.; two daughters, Deanna A. Heath of Edgewater and Mary Jane Timms of Poolesville; one sister, Gypsy Martin of Lugoff, S.C.; and three grandchildren. 


A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on August 8, 2007 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. The funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 351 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Jack Cannaday Potts On Friday, August 3, 2007 of Temple Hills, Md. Mr. Potts served in the US Army during WWII. In 1980 retired from the Veterans Administration as supervisor computer system analyst and presently is a member of Grace Brethren Church in Clinton, Md. The beloved husband of the late Ruby Lee Potts; father of Arthur, Marcia, Patricia and Richard Potts and Donna (Rene) Solis; brother of Roberta Timberlake, Barbara Smith and William Potts; grandfather of Jerald and Richard Potts II, Alexia, Daniela and Stefan Solis. Friends may call at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. on Tuesday, August 7th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 8th at 1:00p.m. at Grace Brethren Church, 6501 Surratts Rd. Clinton, Md. 20735. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church. Sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Lois R. McCoy (Nee Oliver) On Thursday, August 2, 2007. The beloved wife of the late David R. McCoy; mother of David R., Jr., Kenneth and Dennis McCoy and the late Richard McCoy; sister of Benjamin F. Oliver, Jr., Betty Barrett, Mary Bailey and Helen Schaeffer. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mrs. McCoy's Celebration of Life on Monday, August 6th from 10:00am until service time at 11:00am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Sally Ann Walker Lamb, 72, of Arnold, Maryland died August 2, 2007 at her home after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular ailments.

 

Mrs. Lamb was born in Pueblo, Colorado on June 24, 1935. She graduated from the University of Denver, where was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and was named as â€œMiss D.U.â€ of 1957. She taught secondary school English in Los Angeles until 1959, when she married Karl A. Lamb and joined him in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where their son Steven was born. In 1962, she returned to California when her husband joined the staff of the new Santa Cruz campus of the University of California. A second son and two daughters were born in Santa Cruz. In 1985, Sally moved to Annapolis, Maryland when her husband became Dean and Professor of Political Science at the Naval Academy.

 

Sally was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. Her great interests were her family and her music. She was a gracious hostess, and she played the piano, flute and marimba. She played flute and marimba professionally and taught lessons in all three instruments. Her sense of humor shone through despite her long illness, which did not break her spirit.

 

Survivors are her husband of forty eight years, Karl Lamb; sons Steven B. Lamb of Poulsbo, Washington and Martin A. Lamb of Arnold, Maryland; daughters Amy K. L. Heckel of Santa Cruz, California; and Cynthia M. Lamb of Arnold, Maryland; a sister, Nancy W. Nesbitt of Arizona and Wisconsin, a sister-in-law, Beverly L. Cochran of Corona del Mar, California; and four grandsons, Erik, Jaycob, Jeremy, and Owen Lamb.

 

A memorial service will be held in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 or online at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org

Charlotte E. Floyd On Thursday, August 2, 2007. The beloved wife of the late James J. Floyd; mother of Vicki L. (Donald) Goldsmith; sister of Ellen Davis; grandmother of James D., Eric M. and Lori Lynn Goldsmith. Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Floyd's Celebration of Life on Monday August 6th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. where services will be on Tueday August 7th at 12noon. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Capital Hospice 9200 Basil Ct. #200 Largo, Md. 20774 Sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

Ethel Rawlings Poirier, 95, a resident of Edgewater for 50 years, died July 31 at her home of complications of myelodysplastic syndrome after a seven month illness. 

Mrs. Poirier worked in the ticket booth at the old Republic theater on Main Street in the 1930s, and then as a clerk for many years at the former Read's Drugstore, also on Main Street. She retired from South River Pharmacy after 25 years of employment. 

Born May 16, 1912, in Eastport, she was a volunteer at the Clothes Box, the resale boutique at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Her family said her favorite activity was yelling "bingo!" She also loved the company of her grandchildren. 

On Aug. 20, 1943, she married Francis W. Poirier who died in 1999. 

Surviving are one daughter, Veronica Poirier of Edgewater; one brother, George Rawlings of Norwalk, Calif.; and three grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Sarah E. Hubbard Rawlings. 

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, Edgewater, where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. 

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

Phyllis Ellen Seddon, 77, a resident of Woodstock, Va., for 11 years and formerly of Lanham, died of heart disease July 28 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. 


Mrs. Seddon was born July 4, 1930, in Salem, N.J., and graduated from Caldwell College in Caldwell, N.J., with a bachelor of science degree in biology. 


She was a homemaker and a a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Landover and St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Woodstock. Her interests included wildflowers, bird watching, painting, reading, collegiate basketball and Washington Redskins football. 


Surviving are her husband, Dr. John W. Seddon, whom she married Sept. 17, 1955; four sons, Jeffrey Seddon of Crownsville, Matthew Seddon and Dr. John Seddon, both of Davidsonville, and Michael Seddon of Ellicott City; and eight grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Doris Warner. 


A Life Celebration will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. Burial is private. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 315 N. Main St., Woodstock, VA 22664.

On Saturday, July 28, 2007.Â Husband of the late Bernice Via Calacino who died in 1998.Â Devoted father of Frank and Renda Lee Calacino.Â Brother of Catherine Calacino and Ann Perry.Â Also survived by his dear friend and longtime companion Betty L. Beatty.Â Grandfather of four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Â Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Calacino's Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, where services will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.Â Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.Â In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 or online at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org

Nicholas Joseph Lutzio Jr., 65, a resident of Annapolis for 33 years, died of heart failure July 27 in Silver Spring on the location of a project where he was working at the time. 


Mr. Lutzio was born March 16, 1942, in Coatesville, Pa., and served in the Air Force. 


A self-employed home improvement contractor, he owned and operated the Lutzio Construction Co. for 39 years. 


He was a member of and volunteer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Edgewater for 30 years. His interests included woodworking and sports. 


Surviving are his wife, Mary Frances Lutzio; two sons, Brian Keith Lutzio of Greenville, S.C., and Nicholas Joseph Lutzio III of Annapolis; his mother, Ann Lutzio of Washington, D.C.; four sisters, Mary Moyer, Patti Richards and Ann Marie Walton, all of North Carolina, and Linda Leonard of Virginia; and four grandchildren. 


Life Celebration will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Road in Edgewater. Burial will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. 


Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mary T. Wahler On Thursday, July 26, 2007. The beloved wife of the late John B. Wahler; mother of Phillip A. and John B. Wahler, Karen W. (Clarence) Schumaker and the late Carl B. Wahler; sister of Edward, Ruble, William, Leland, George, Harold and Donnie Thompson, Katherine Lee Stewart, Julia Cohen, Brenda Crum and Patricia Gray. Family and friends are invited to Mary's Celebration of Life on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Services will be held on Monday, July 30 at 11:00am at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd. Oxon Hill, Md. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Sign guest book at www.KalasFuneralHomes.com

(Age 84) Died of a serious infection on Thursday, July 26, 2007 in Dallas, TX. She is survived by two sons, Peter and Conrad Ornstein; three grandsons, Nicholas, Sebastian and Matthew. 

A resident of the DC area for almost 60 years, she arrived in Washington in the late '40's to take a secretarial job at the Pentagon with the U.S. Navy. She continued to work for the Navy until her marriage to Edward Ornstein in 1951. He died last February. They were married 55 years. 

After her marriage, she devoted her time to raising her two children. She loved animals and passed that love onto them. In many ways, she saw life through her young children's eyes, and took delight in making their days, especially holidays, special. 

Friends and relatives are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 12:15 pm. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association,

Michael J. Driscoll, 86, of Annapolis, Maryland died July 26, 2007. Born of the 4th of July 1921 in Washington, D.C., he was the only son of the late Michael J. and Florence Barbee Driscoll. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy abroad the U.S.S. South Dakota. Mr. Driscoll returned from the war and worked for the Federal Government as an Office Administrator until his retirement. He was an accomplished pianist and performed at many night spots in the Annapolis area. He was a avid waterman and loved boating on the Chesapeake Bay with his beloved dog Dakota. He was predeceased in death by his five sisters; Anna Driscoll, Florence Driscoll, Margaret Driscoll Gerhart, Loretto Driscoll Cullinane, and Rita Driscoll Tarant. He leaves behind a niece, Constance A. Dean of Beltsville, Maryland, nephew Larry Denny, of Anaheim, California and many grand nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his special friend and long time companion Gladys Hooks. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Driscoll's Life Celebration on Friday, August 3, 2007 from 3 to 6 P.M. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater. A graveside sservice will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1300 Bladensburg Road, Washington, D.C.

Obituaries

Ester Ampers

Gladys Boyle

Martin Alterman

Robert Riley

Felicie Hodges

Dolores Sutphin

John Newgent

George Carr

Jeannette Spahn

Corrie Paddy

Mona Dueno

Geraldine Shumway

Frankie Gilliam

Jack Potts

Lois McCoy

Sally Lamb

Charlotte Floyd

Ethel Poirier

Phyllis Seddon

Mr. Via Calacino

Nicholas Lutzio

Mary Wahler

Ruth Ornstein

Michael Driscoll