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Col Donald Herman Retzlaff, USA (Ret.)

Don was born on March 29, 1934 in Casco, WI to Clifford and Myrtle (Englebert) Retzlaff. He received his biology degree from St. Norbert’s College in Green Bay in 1956, and he was commissioned into the US Army Medical Service Corps upon graduation. He entered active duty in the Medical Service Corp and attended the US Army Aviation School.  On August 24, 1955, he married Lorraine Marie Jacobs. They raised three sons, Kelly, Scott and Steve, and one daughter, Janine.

Don spent 23 years in the US Army as a Medical Service Corp aviator.  He did a tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam.  During his service in Vietnam he was the first aviator to do a hoist mission lifting a wounded soldier from the jungle.  In addition to his tours, he was the Aviation Staff Officer in the Surgeon General’s office in the Pentagon and a Battalion Commander at Ft. Meade MD.  He retired from the Army in 1980.  During his time in the Army, Don received numerous awards to include the following:  the Master Aviator’s Badge, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Army Commendation Medal and 20 Air Medals.

After retiring, Don spent his spare time pursuing many hobbies.  He restored numerous vintage cars, antique tractors, antique player pianos and vintage clocks.  He also built the family cabin in West Virginia as an adjustment from military life to civilian life.  Each year for the past 15 years, Don spent several months making beautiful games crafted of different woods for his grandchildren and friends.  He was also a faithful volunteer for their church, Most Holy Rosary, doing handyman jobs.  His ‘never bored motto’ was “Accomplish something, no matter how small, each and every day”.

Don is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Lorraine, and his three sons, Kelly of Pittsburgh, PA, Scott and his wife Donna of Hughesville, MD, and Steve and his wife Amy of Strasburg, VA.  Don has four grandchildren; Shelby (Richard) Harrington, Cliff Retzlaff, Brenden Retzlaff and Devin Retzlaff.  In addition to his four grandchildren, Don has one great grandchild, Kaelyn Harrington and one step-great grandchild, Christopher Harrington.  Don was preceded in death by his father, Cliff, his mother, Myrtle, his daughter Janine, and his grandson Cliff. He is also survived by his sister Diane Carroll of San Francisco, CA, Merlin (Bonnie) Retzlaff of Green Bay, WI, several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Col. Retzlaff's Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church - St. Joseph Center, 11700 Duley Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment with Military Honors at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. 

Memorial Contributions can also be made to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?frequency_selected=3&sc_icid=impactgiving-memorial-bttn">St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital</a>
 or <a href="https://springdellcenter.org/">Spring Dell Center, Inc.</a>


Donna Helen (McAfee) Provost, 76, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 7, 2022 after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Donna was born in Seat Pleasant, MD to the late Donald and Dorothy (Oliver) McAfee. Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Edward Provost, and her brothers Donald and Douglas McAfee.  Donna is survived by her five children: Daniel Provost, Patrick (Elizabeth) Provost, Laura (Jacqueline) Provost, Michael Provost and Bethany (Ellis) Tinsley; grandchildren: Mark Shelley, Adam Provost, Abigail (Austin) Verschel, Emma Provost, Ellis Tinsley IV, and Braden Tinsley; and brother, David (Sheryl) McAfee. Donna graduated from Annapolis High School in 1963. She dedicated her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. She met her husband, David, while working as an administrative assistant at NASA. She supported him tirelessly as he traveled the world building satellite stations and robots for Goddard Space Flight Center and even travelled with him to New Zealand and Japan. Donna was kind, loving and loyal to all those lucky enough to know her. She took college courses to become a tax preparer and worked for H &R Block, later volunteering at the senior center to provide tax services for the elderly.  Donna volunteered at her children’s schools and never missed a sporting event, field trip, or musical performance. Donna found joy spending time with her children and could be found fishing, swimming, sledding, and hiking right along side them. Donna found true and lasting love with her husband, Dave. They shared a love of the water, sailing and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay and spending time by the ocean in Bethany Beach, DE and Plymouth, MA. Donna adored her grandchildren and as one of them said, “she lost her memory, but one thing she never forgot was that she loved us”. The family will receive visitors at a memorial gathering at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on June 21 from 2 to 4 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org/maryland. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Sandra Collins' Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Interment immediately following the service at St. Ignatius Catholic Church Cemetery,  2315 Brinkley Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim and daughter in law, Cindy.  She is survived by her two sons, James Collins, Jr. (Tracy), Danny Collins (Melinda) and daughter Katie Mills (Tony), as well as five grandchildren, DJ, Michael, Shelby, Madelin and Patrick.  She is also survived by her sister, Roselyn Bradford and a niece (Melissa) and nephew (Tyler), as well as a host of family in her beloved South Dakota.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Whispering Pines Assisted Living in memory of Sandy Collins to honor the excellent care she received.  Please make checks payable to Susan Saunders (Administrator) @ 200 Leaksville Road, Luray, VA 22835.



Briannon “Brie” Michelle Smith, 39, of Arnold, MD passed away on June 6, 2022 in Annapolis, MD. Born September 5, 1982 in Silver Spring, MD to Brian and Dannette Smith, she attended Broadneck High School, and continued her studies at Anne Arundel Community College. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Daniel Ricker, Eileen Smith, and Joseph Smith. In addition to her parents, Briannon is survived by her children, Ali Braden Akgul and Brooke Rabia Akgul of Bealeton, VA, and Hailey Elizabeth Banwell and Hannah Aysegul Yalman of Arnold, MD; brothers Brian (Kim) Smith of Stevensville, MD and Daniel Smith of Tampa, FL; sister Courtney (Nicholas) Sames of Edgewater, MD; grandmother Gail Ricker; and nieces Jordyn and Kailyn Beath. Friends are invited to celebrate Briannon’s life on Tuesday, June 14 from 5 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 11 am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, Post Office Box 2407, James A Farley Station, New York, NY 10116. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Clare Loyd Davison, 77, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD after a brief battle with cancer. 

Clare was born Mary Clare Loyd in Lynchburg, Virginia to Sidney and Mary Clare B. Loyd. Growing up with her younger brother Richard Loyd, she enjoyed traveling with family, writing stories, playing endlessly with neighbors, and summers on the Mattaponi River and at camp in West Virginia. After graduating from high school in Lynchburg, Clare then went on to attend and graduate from St. Mary's Junior College and Sweet Briar College. Post college, Clare worked as an editor, a social worker, and eventually followed her love of English and taught at Fleet Business School in Annapolis, and, in later years, taught classes through Anne Arundel Community College. She was a long time member of the Junior League of Annapolis, and served for many years in various volunteer roles. Clare married her beloved husband James L. Davison, “Jimmie”, in the summer of 1970 after a whirlwind romance sparked by a blind date. 

Clare was an avid fan of grammar correction; correcting nurses' grammar even into her last days. She also loved her life with Jim in Annapolis, their home of 50 years, where she enjoyed sailing, socializing with friends, bird watching, lighthouses, traveling, and neighborhood walks. Clare also greatly enjoyed cooking interesting new recipes, as well as gardening, and she was a longtime member of the neighborhood Garden Club. Clare treasured spending time with her eight grandchildren, whether it was spent reading to them, baking together, helping with homeschooling, going on field trips, celebrating birthdays, recitals, and awards, or just snuggling and giving great hugs. She loved traveling with Jim to new and familiar places alike, including Bethany Beach, Nova Scotia Canada, Jamestown Rhode Island, Castine Maine, and upstate New York. Clare was a big advocate of lifelong learning, and, as such, would read the local newspaper front cover to back daily, and found great joy in sudoku puzzles, crossword puzzles, and answering most questions correctly on Jeopardy every night. 

Clare is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, James L. “Jim” or “Jimmie” Davison of Annapolis, and her two daughters Laura Joyce and her husband Phillip Joyce of Chapel Hill, NC, and Liza Higdon and her husband TJ Higdon of Edgewater, MD. Clare has eight adoring grandchildren; Isabelle, Julia, Phoebe, Luke, and Hannah of Chapel Hill, and James, Emma, and Magnolia of Edgewater. She is also survived by her younger brother whom she cherished, Richard B. Loyd (& wife Betty Loyd) of Mechanicsville, VA.

A graveside service will be held at the Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 10:45 am.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href="https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1865/bp18/interior.aspx?sid=1865&gid=2&pgid=418&cid=1063&dids=1&bledit=1">Sweet Briar Fund</a> or to the <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=google_giving&s_subsrc=giving&gclid=CjwKCAjwkYGVBhArEiwA4sZLuC1oYubhqGli3pAf493g5nYLeHdfQFsHfZTP2WZPwIXuzRDAGmgBTRoCIvYQAvD_BwE">Alzheimer’s Association</a>. 

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Ann Hutton Morrison formerly of Seaford, Virginia and currently of Davidsonville, Maryland passed away peacefully on June, 5th 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.  Ann was born on January 6, 1941 to James and Maxine Hutton of Hampton Virginia.  She was a 1959 graduate of Hampton High School.  Several years later she attended Dixie Hospital School of Nursing and graduated with her nursing degree.  This was the obvious career path for her as she was an extremely nurturing and kind hearted person and devoted her entire life to taking care of others.  She was very proud to be a nurse.  Love, compassion and caring are the words that best describe Ann as she was truly an angel placed on earth.  She was predeceased by her loving parents,  James and Maxine Hutton (VonBergen) as well as her brother James L. Hutton Jr.  Ann leaves to carry on her memory her husband Dr. J.D. Morrison, her daughter Debra Boyden (Doug) of Naples, Florida, grandson Jeffrey Kearney of Roanoke,  Virginia as well as two step daughters Sara Pickens (Rod) of Davidsonville, Maryland, Susan Little (Garrett) of Tarpon Springs, Florida as well as nine step grandchildren and nine step great grandchildren.  Her family would like to express our deepest appreciation for the outpouring of love and support from family and friends both near and far. There will be a private celebration of her life in Maryland at a later date.  Her family is asking that anyone who wishes to honor her memory, make a donation to the <a href="https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/other_ways_to_give">Alzheimer's Association</a> in her name. 

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Frank J. Mammano, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Forestville, MD on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Born on April 27, 1938 in Washington, DC to the late Rose and Joseph Mammano, Frank graduated from Holy Name Elementary School and from Gonzaga High School in 1956. After graduation he enlisted in the Army Reserves, where he served a total of 8 years. Frank earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Catholic University and after graduating in 1960, he married the love of his life, Judy Rohan.  Judy and Frank resided in Forestville, MD, where they raised their eight children.  While raising his family, Frank also earned a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Catholic University in 1969. He retired from the Federal Highway Administration in 1996. During his career working in the Research and Development for FHA, he was part of a team of engineers that received a patent for the subcarrier communication system. Frank was an active parishioner at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church and School for many years. He served as Athletic Director, ran spaghetti dinners with many Mt. Calvary families, parish councilman, lecturer and Eucharist minister, to name a few. He could always be seen up on the altar helping. Frank truly loved doing whatever needed to be done at Mt. Calvary. Frank had a passion for sports and believed kids should have access to a well run athletic program.  You could find Frank coaching his sons and grandchildren in baseball, officiating WCAC football games or golfing with his friends.  He became more involved at Bishop McNamara High School, after Judy passed away. Frank took up coaching the Bishop McNamara’s Girls Softball Team with his daughter, Angelina, for ten years. He was the #1 fan for the men’s and women’s basketball programs. He had his own parking space, provided by the booster club, and his own chair (with the tennis balls on the bottom) in the gym. The chair was strategically placed for Frank to high five each player as they exited and returned to the locker room. He was also known to give a little advice as well.  All coaches, athletic trainers, players, and even the spectators were supplied with fruit snacks and Rice Krispie treats. If his clothing did not have the BMHS logo on it, he didn’t wear it. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; his sons, Michael and Anthony Mammano; his parents, Joseph and Rose Mammano; his father and mother in law, Arthur and Mary Rohan; his brothers in law, Larry and Charles Rohan and his sister in law, Roseann Rohan He is survived by his children, Rose (Jeff) Ayres, Angelina (Charles) Diehlmann, Joseph (Beth), Vincent (Nancy), Frank (Laura) and Nicholas (Cindy) Mammano; his daughter in law, Sandra Mammano; his sister, Frances (Leo) McConnell; his grandchildren: Brian (Rachel), Lisa Ayres, Stephanie (Kevin) McKeown, Mark (Mary) Ayres, Anthony, Jeremy, Ryan Diehlmann, Michael (Tiffany) Mammano, Marie (Cody) Wylie, Gabriella, Joseph, Isabelle and Lucas Mammano, Victoria (Chris) Salzano, Celena (Tim) Wineand, Anthony, Jr., Frank (Sarah), Dominic, Sydney, Sophia, Giovanni, Jared and Samantha Mammano; his four great grandchildren, Lucy, Henry, Chloe, William; his brothers in law, Lex (Kathy), James (Cece), John (Mary), Franny and Tom (Jeryl) and his sisters in law, JoAnna and Marilyn. Friends are invited to celebrate Frank’s life on Monday, June 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 14 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Michael Mammano and/or Tony Mammano Scholarship Fund at Bishop McNamara High School, 6800 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747, ATTN: Michael and/or Tony Mammano Fund. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.



Lois Katherine Groves Fitzhugh, daughter of the late Gilbert and Maggie Groves, was born on April 18, 1932 in Rappahannock County, Virginia.  Being the tenth of ten children, Lois was the baby of the family.  She attended a one-room school house in Flint Hill, Virginia where she had to walk 3 ½ miles each way.  After finishing high school in Culpepper, Virginia, Lois completed nursing school in Washington, D.C., then started a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

When she first arrived in Washington, D.C. Lois lived with her sister Ann and brother-in-law Ervin.  Set up on a blind date by her sister Marguerite’s (Sis) husband Eddie, Lois met Creede Fitzhugh.  Lois and Creede married on August 23, 1958.  From this union, two daughters, Nedra Rene and Marlene Alicia were born.  In the mid 1960s, the family moved from Southeast Washington, D.C. to the Sunset Hills neighborhood in Seat Pleasant, Maryland.  In 1977 the family moved to the Enterprise Estates neighborhood in Mitchellville, Maryland.

During most of her nursing career, Lois worked for the District of Columbia Government where she provided care to individuals at their homes.  She last worked at Sharpe Health School on 13th Street, Northwest, caring for and supporting special needs students. She retired in 1987 at the golden age of 55.

Not only was Lois a compassionate nurse, she was a tremendous wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Some of her strongest traits were loving, caring, comforting and teaching, and she spent most of her time at home with her family demonstrating those traits.  

Not one to sit still, Lois always kept busy and she enjoyed a range of activities like arts and crafts, home improvement projects, gardening, puzzles, reading and baking, and she was good at them all.  Her homemade pound cake and chicken pot pie were family favorites.  But she especially liked to sew, and was a talented seamstress.  She made custom draperies, furniture slip covers, suits for Creede, and all sorts of clothes for her family and anyone else.  Lois even made an elegant wedding dress for her niece, and bridesmaids dresses.  She made “go-go” dance outfits for Nedra and her friends when they performed at the school talent show.  The outfits were such a big hit that she received requests from neighborhood girls to make some for them.  When Marlene was five, Lois made a squirrel costume for her.  Lois made “California Raisins” costumes for her three young grandsons.  No matter what the project or task, Lois was always prepared.  If you needed something, Lois could make it.  If something was broken, Lois could fix it.  At least it seemed that way.

The Fitzhugh home was often a gathering place for family, friends and fun.  Lois and Creede together were just good people, and they were so inviting.  For generations Lois was not only loving toward her own family, but she also extended that same warmth to those around her.  She was especially thoughtful of the neighborhood school kids, looking out for them at the bus stop, letting them wait inside her garage on rainy days, and shooing dogs away.  She patched up scrapes, cuts and bruises.  She was a daycare provider to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their friends.  Over the years she was thought of so affectionately that even as adults, many of these same friends continued to visit her, and often asked of her wellbeing.

Lois was a twenty-eight-year breast cancer survivor.

Lois departed this life on June 4, 2022.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Nedra and Marlene (Steve); siblings: Pearl and Coolidge (Barbara); half-siblings: Gilbert, George, Mitchell, Virginia and Alice; grandchildren: Richard Jr. (Shakita), Keith, Raymond (Jessica) and Marcellis; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by husband, Creede; siblings: Jenny, Jack, John, Charlie, William (“Bill”), Marguerite (“Sis”) and Ann; step-mother Josephine; half-siblings: Lily, James and Westley.


Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Fitzhugh's Memorial Gathering on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Inurnment Maryland Veteran's Cemetery - Cheltenham,  11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD, 20623. The family welcomes visitation as a time to reflect and celebrate during this gathering, however there will be no planned ceremony and no repast.



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Amelia Flaim (88) passed on June 2, 2022, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was proceeded in death, by her husband of 63 years Luigi. Amelia is survived by her four children, Remigio, Rita, Graziella, Anna (Danny-spouse) and 3 grandchildren (Olivia, Jessica, and Nicholas).  She was proceeded in death by her sister, Silvia Torresani and her parents Davide and Carmela. 

Amelia was born January 4, 1934, in the small mountain town of Tregiovo, Italy. There is where she began her life, first as a dairy farmer and caretaker for her father, and eventually a wife to Luigi, a mother and homemaker. Amelia and her family moved to America in 1971. Here is where she spent the rest of her life, continuing to be a homemaker, wife and mother.  

Her love of crocheting and knitting allowed her to make a lot of sweater vests for her husband to wear to work, as well as outfit everyone’s beds with afghan blankets. She loved talking to friends and family on the telephone and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Before getting cancer, she loved going shopping and out to eat with her daughters on the weekend. She was a dedicated attender of Sunday mass at St. John’s the Evangelist Church, and still received weekly communion in her home prior to her death.  She also had a passion for growing flowers and vegetables. She loved to make tomato salads, cooked green beans and stuffed peppers in the summer and always had lots of flowers in the front and side of her house. Her favorite flowers were carnations and roses. She had a real fondness for cats and could always be found with cats either in her lap or around her legs.  They were her babies. Ciao Mamma! Ci vediamo in paradiso. Salute Papa!

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity/ animal shelter of your choice in her name or plant some flowers in your yard.

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A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 9th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland. A funeral mass will be held on June 10th at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist, 8908 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, Maryland with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, Maryland.

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John Anton Tutz, 86, of Edgewater, MD, passed away on May 30, 2022 after a hard-fought bout with lung cancer. 
John was born on October 7, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mary Tutz in Hillside, MD. 
After John graduated from Suitland High School in 1954, he began working as a “parts man” at various automotive parts suppliers before becoming an ASE Master Automotive Technician and worked at several local automotive garages and dealerships before joining Ford Motor Co as a District Service Engineer. At Ford, he solved tough service issues, mentored many automotive technicians, and earned numerous awards. He also served in the District of Columbia Air National Guard Reserve.
John came from humble roots and led a modest, private life. He was a self-taught jack-of-all-trades – cars, construction, engineering, engines, boating, and gardening. He tackled his projects with optimism and grit. 
John’s passions were cars, classic cars, boating, NASCAR racing and family. He was devoted to his fiancé and children. He will be remembered for his genuine smile and infectious laugh. He once said he will never stop laughing and joking. He was a member of the Wheels of the Past and Asphalt Angels car clubs, and American Legion.
John is predeceased by his siblings, Mary Massey and Joseph Tutz, Jr., and his grandson, Brian J. Stortzum, Sr.  Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé Mary Derby, daughter Jean and her husband Bruce Wright and son Craig and his wife Kimberly Tutz, grandchildren Colleen Stortzum, and Sarah, Jarrett and Julia Tutz, and great-grandchildren Savannah Bowie and Brian Stortzum, Jr., and Mary’s family Brenda, Michelle, Kirk, and Jacob and faithful dog Angel.
Family and friends are invited to John’s life celebration on Monday, June 6 from 9-11 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11, at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland.  


Eduardo Pascual Cruz, resident of Fort Washington, MD passed away on May 30, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born in Paranaque, Manila, Philippines, son of Mario Cruz and Virginia Pascual. Preceded by his wife Aurora Nicolas Cruz and survived by his children Rhandy (Beth), Eileen (Claudio), Edward (Melissa), Edna (Jon) and 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He is also survived by his sister Conchita Cruz.

Life’s challenges began early in Eduardo’s journey, losing his father at a very young age (4). Nonetheless (as a child), he learned how to survive by being resourceful, creative, and hard-working. He built a strong foundation of respect that everyone valued and instilled these core values throughout his life engraining and teaching them to his family. Above all, he always carried a positive attitude, no matter how difficult the situation.

At 19 years of age, he enlisted in the United States Navy. One year later, marrying his one true love, Aurora Nicolas. Together they lived a career military life, building a family and experiencing worldly travels. Eduardo served in the Vietnam War and spent 16 years at sea on various Navy Carriers achieving the enlisted rating of Chief Petty Officer, Culinary Specialist. Eduardo took his love for food to another level, catering large events and private parties for high-ranking military officials. Those events became a family affair involving all his children to help cook, prepare, serve, and bartend with him.

Everyone enjoyed his amazing food, but his presentation was equally eye-popping as he had a creative talent to carve radishes into blooming flowers, a watermelon into a peacock fruit bowl, and perfectly carved turkey’s reassembled as if they had not been cut. He made things look simple and easy, a quality trait resembling his very own character.

All four of Eduardo’s children learned his gift of cooking. He felt comfort in knowing that no one would go hungry in their households. For him, the kitchen was a place to teach and learn. He continued this tradition with his grandchildren who meant the world to him. Engaging them to help make his famous “hotcakes” and teaching them his trade secrets. His impeccable taste was the gold standard.

Eduardo was a man of selfless honor, a fighter and respected individual. Patience was his virtue, which he took time to wholeheartedly listen, and his advice was unforgettable. He would leave this life on earth in a meaningful way, passing on Memorial Day.

Now, he can peacefully reunite with his wife as he ascends into heaven to join her.

A prayer will be held via zoom at 2:30pm on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Public viewing will follow from 3-6pm to pay your respects in person.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 2700 19th St. S, Arlington, VA 22204 followed by interment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at 1 pm. Please arrive at the Administration Building parking lot with one's own transportation and ID by 12:15 p.m.

Details to follow with a Celebration of Life.

Destiny "Des" Marie Musterman, 30, of Annapolis, MD, died on Monday, May 30, 2022, in Ocala, FL.  Born March 7, 1992, to Caroline Myers and Michael Musterman, she graduated from Broadneck High School.  Destiny was employed, as a veterinary technician, at various animal hospitals in the Annapolis, MD, and Ocala, FL areas. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, T.J. Sanders, Jr. of Annapolis, MD.

Family and friends are invited to Destiny's life celebration on Monday, June 13 from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 14 at 11 AM.  Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/AACSPCA">SPCA of Anne Arundel County</a>, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.



Lt Col Peter Grubb McLean, USA, (Ret.) of Edgewater, MD peacefully entered eternal rest on May 29, 2022, with family by his side. Born on July 21, 1929 in New York, NY to the late Violet Byrd Grubb and James Imbrie, Jr., he and his family moved from Long Island to Monmouth Farm in Emmerton, MD as a young child. Graduating from Pomfret High School in Connecticut in 1948 held him in good stead; “The tremendous spirit of Pomfret was integral in shaping me into a man.”

He had a lengthy military career, serving in the US Army and Active Reserves from 1948 through 1989, highlighted by serving as a Green Beret in Special Forces. After serving in Korea he earned a Masters degree in business from the University of Maryland where he enjoyed playing football in the Orange Bowl and was a National Lacrosse Champion.

His civilian career consisted of working in sales for 8 years with Exxon and 24 years with Citco Petroleum. In the twilight of his life, still wanting to make a positive difference, he joined Americore for 1 year and became a substitute teacher for Anne Arundel County, retiring at 80.

Peter is survived by his brother, James McLean of Chesapeake City, MD; his beloved partner of 18 years, Jan Bahen of Edgewater, MD; his children, Denise Dennison of Colorado Springs, CO, Will Jacob of Glen Burnie, MD, Charlotte McLean of Annapolis, MD and Heather Whipps of Jacksonville, FL; his step daughters, Sandra Smith, Jo Anne McHardy and Susan Minns of Toronto, Canada and numerous loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Peter’s life on Thursday, July 7 from 12 pm until his memorial service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246">The Wounded Warrior Project</a>. 

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Warren D. Bourquin, Jr., 94, a resident of Pines in the Severn in Arnold for 51 years and previously of Severna Park, died at home on May 28, 2022.  Born in Philadelphia on October 8, 1927 to the late Warren and Frances Bourquin.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.  Warren honorably served his country in the US Army following WWII and the Merchant Marines. He worked for many years in the purchasing department at Westinghouse until retirement. He was a former member of the Severn River Lions Club.  

In addition to his family, Warren loved his daily exercise which included running almost every day until he took up biking then switched to walking.  He also enjoyed sailing although the family’s desires and the boats never seemed to match up. Carpentry was a passion that gave him the skills to build out the house in the Pines.  Gardening followed which may, or may not, have led to a failed Christmas tree farm in the backyard.

Warren is survived by his wife, Patricia;  his sons, Douglas D. (Joan) Bourquin of Severna Park and Robert A. Bourquin of Nashville, TN; his granddaughters, Megan (Jochen Weigele) Bourquin and Hannah (Justin) Loureiro; and his great grandchildren, Caleb, Ty and Micah Loureiro.

In addition to his parents, Warren was preceded in death by two sons, Robert W. and David M. Bourquin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Warren’s name may be made to the <a href="https://www.cff.org/donate">CF Foundation</a>, 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 1100N, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Please leave a condolence for the family by signing the guestbook at the Memories tab located on this page.

Barbara M. Sullivan passed away peacefully on May 28th in Rockville, MD. Barbara was born on July 16, 1926 in New Hope, PA to the late John and Emma Meehan. She was raised in Washington, DC and attended Holy Comforter School, Academy of Notre Dame and worked at the Library of Congress before marrying the love of her life and husband of 66 years, the late Robert C Sullivan. Together they were blessed with 9 children, Robert (Susie) Sullivan,Jr.,  Kathleen (Ron) Dopkowski, Janet (Charlie) Jannetti, John (Gloria) Sullivan, Sharon (Jeff) Lizama, the late Theresa David, Christine Welch, Barbara (Matt) Mulligan, and Dan (Linda) Sullivan, 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Barbara has 2 sisters, the late Joan (Larry) Noble and Karen (Wes) Randall and many nieces and nephews. Barbara and Rob were longtime members of Holy Family Parish and later became founding members of Jesus the Divine Word Parish in Huntingtown, MD. Barbara lived a joyful 95 years and showed kindness and grace even during difficult times. Visitation will be held on Monday June 6 from 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 12 noon at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org) or Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington (catholiccharitiesdc.org). Online condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Patricia Bridenbaugh, "Pat/Memaw," a 10-year resident of Edgewater, MD, and previously of the Hillsmere neighborhood in Annapolis, MD died on May 26, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Born March 14, 1944 in Washington, DC to the late Harry and Marjorie Walker, she was employed as an administrative secretary at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.  Pat enjoyed cooking, quilting, and spending time with her precious pup, Skittles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Reynolds; her second husband, Richard Bridenbaugh; and a brother, Mike Walker.

Pat is survived by four children, Wesley of New Castle, DE, Trudy Humphreys of Stevensville, MD, Denise Miller of Edgewater, MD, and Penny Kreiner of Mayo, MD; and eight grandchildren, Travis, Kurt, and Kaylin Humphreys, Michele and Sarah Kreiner, Ashley Miller, Heather Ramirez, and Amanda Young.

A private service and burial will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.  Online guestbook 

Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the memories tab on the left.

Joan B. Bitonti, 64, a resident of Annapolis, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Baltimore, MD.

Joan was born on August 29, 1957, in Ohio to the late Raymond F. and Eleanor Burghardt. She was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Annapolis.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Alan Bitonti, her children; Patrick Bitonti of Los Angeles, CA, Mark Bitonti of Herndon, VA and Lindsay Struski of Meriden, CT, her sisters; Nancy Golubic of Youngstown, OH, and Karen Galla of Macungie, PA.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 23, at 10 am at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Rd, Annapolis, MD. Please take moment and leave a condolence for her family by using the memories tab on the left. 

Memorial contributions in Joan's memory can be made to the Maryland Food Bank, P.O. Box 17379, Baltimore, MD 21297-1379 <a href="https://mdfoodbank.org/donate/">Online Here</a>
or to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, PO Box 650 Crownsville, MD 21032 <a href" https://aafoodbank.org/donate/">Online Here</a>

SHERMAN L. YOUNG passed away on May 25, 2022,  Family will receive friends on Monday, June 13th  from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. The service will take place at  Allen A.M.E. Church, 2498 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020, Pastor Michael E. Bell Sr.

Sherman Lee Young was born May 10, 1940 to Zella Lee Young-Wade (who preceded him in death) in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was affectionately known as “Lee” to his family and friends. Sherman received his education in the Virginia Public School System. He played the clarinet at Christianburg Industrial Institute, where he graduated from in 1957.

Sherman moved to Washington DC in 1957, where he briefly stayed with his Aunt Sis (Marie) and her daughter Denise. He joined the U.S. Armed Forces (Air Force) in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1966. He held several positions throughout his career: the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Fingerprint Technician), and the Small Business Administration (Accountant) where he worked for twenty plus years until he retired.

He was a member of Allen A.M.E. Church for over thirty 30 years, where he organized the Condolences Choir. He also attended Pilgrim A.M.E. Church where he served as the Assistant Minister of Music and played the piano each Sunday. He was faithful to both Allen A.M.E. and Pilgrim A.M.E. Sherman loved music He learned to play the organ and piano at an early age and brought boundless joy to him. He was asked to play the piano at St. Paul A.M.E. whenever he visited his hometown. Although his health declined, he never let it stop him from coming to church and worshipping with his church family. He loved his church family as much as he loved music and now he is playing for the angels.
Sherman was extremely social. He was an avid traveler, as he visited many states and cities across the United States, as well as several continents (Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe) while traveling with the members of the gospel choir , and close friends Bobby and Christine. He also loved cruising where he visited many of the islands in the Caribbean. He enjoyed watching basketball and football on television. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, siblings, Blanche Johnson, Arnold Young (deceased), JoAnn Price, Marie Hardy (Walter), Richard Wade, a host of nieces and nephews, special niece Kimberly Young, who he loved like a daughter, special cousin Denise Holbert-Chapman, special friends, Mr. Robert (Bobby) Baines, Christine Armstrong, Gwen Davis, Gwen Long, Jean Kelser, David C. Harty and countless others.

Relatives and friends are invited to Sherman Young's Life Celebration on Monday, June 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church, 2498 Alabama Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20020

Carleen Giannotti, 75, passed away on May 22, 2022, in Annapolis, MD. Born on August 29, 1946 in Bristol, CT to the late Frank and Regina Gladowski, Carleen spent 43 years as an Annapolitan.   She received her undergraduate degree from the Nazareth College of Rochester, going on to receive graduate degrees from Central Connecticut State University and Loyola University. In her extensive career as an educator, she spent 20 years as a school teacher at St. Mary’s Elementary School, and was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2003 by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Carleen was a proud Navy wife, involving herself in Naval Academy organizations such as the Naval Academy Garden Club and Naval Academy Golf Association. In addition to gardening and golf, she had a love for boating and travel. She was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Parish in Annapolis. In addition to her parents, Carleen is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Gladd. She is survived by her husband, Louis Giannotti; her daughters, Louise (Bryan) McKernan of Annapolis, MD and Courtney (Mark) Dupcak of Arnold, MD; four grandsons, Bryan Jr. and Jack McKernan, and Drew and Ryan Dupcak; and two granddaughters, Annabella McKernan and Katelyn Dupcak. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Carleen’s life on Friday, May 27 from 4 to 6 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 28  at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at <a href="https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&_gl=1*19ig3aq*_ga*NjM4MzYxNDE3LjE2NTMzMjc5NDY.*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTY1MzMyNzk0NS4xLjEuMTY1MzMyNzk4OS4w*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY1MzMyNzk0NS4xLjEuMTY1MzMyNzk4OS4xNg..">www.alzheimers.org</a>, or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

Obituaries

Col. Donald Retzlaff, USA(Ret.)

Donna Provost

Sandra Collins

Briannon Smith

Clare Davison

Linferd McGrane, Jr.

Ann Morrison

Frank Mammano

Lois Fitzhugh

Jean Bennett

Amelia Flaim

Helen Repole

Paul McNamara, Jr.

John Tutz

Eduardo Cruz

Destiny Musterman

Peter McLean

Warren Bourquin, Jr.

Barbara Sullivan

Patricia Bridenbaugh

Joan Bitonti

Luisa Bras-Garcia

Sherman Young

Carleen Giannotti