SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 OBITUARIES
Dana C. Belser Jr. BUSINESS OWNER
Dana C. Belser Jr., 84, an
executive with the Ferris & Co. investment banking firm who later owned and operated a Rock- ville business that made name badges and promotional prod- ucts, died Oct. 8 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda. He had complications from Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Belser spent much of his
early career at Ferris & Co. in Washington, where he was a stock broker and eventually a vice president. In 1978, he bought G.G. Taub-
er, a company that made name badges. Over the years, he bought another business that specialized in promotional products, which opened new markets for Tauber. He sold the firm in 2008, and the new owners moved it to New Jersey.
Dana Collins Belser Jr. was
born in Atlanta and grew up in Washington. He graduated from the private Woodberry Forest School near Lynchburg, Va. After Navy service in World
War II, he received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Prince- ton University in 1948. As a private pilot, he belonged
to a Kiwanis Club-affiliated orga- nization that flew needy families with sick children to hospitals along the East Coast at no cost. He was also a Mason and a past board member of Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase.He lived in Chevy Chase. His first marriage, to Doris
Henderson, ended in divorce. Two stepdaughters preceded him in death, Andrea Burkett in 1985 and Elizabeth Derrickson in 1992.
Survivors include his wife of
34 years, Patricia Reed Belser of Chevy Chase; four children from his first marriage, Dana Belser III of Islamorada, Fla., Nancy Belser of Nashville, Byron Belser of Lin- colnton, N.C., and Vohn B. Mur- phy of Silver Spring; twostepchil- dren,Nancy Derrickson ofLewes, Del., and Patricia Derrickson of Kingston,N.H.; a sister, Ann Ash- er of Bethesda; nine grandchil- dren; and two great-grandchil- dren.
—Adam Bernstein Paul Blank
CONTRACTOR Paul Blank, 83, owner and
operator of the now-defunct Cee Bee Contractors in District Heights, died Nov. 1 at Prince George’s Hospital Center after a heart attack. He was Bowie resi- dent. Mr. Blank spent about 25 years
running his company before the business closed in the early 1980s. He had spent the past several years working part-time at a Lowe’s store in Bowie, help- ing customers estimate the mate- rials needed for projects. Mr. Blank was a native Wash-
ingtonian and a graduate of East- ern High School and the old Wilson Teachers College. He served in the merchant
marine duringWorldWar II. He was a past president of the
Prince George’s County Boys and Girls Club and of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Maryland. Survivors include his wife of
59 years, Sarah Ruth Crary Blank of Bowie; three children, Roy C. Blank of Fort Mill, S.C., Victor P. Blank of Little River, S.C., and Whitney Caricofe of Grasonville, Md.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. —Adam Bernstein
Howard J. Carroll
ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL Howard J. Carroll, 87, a media
and government relations spe- cialist with the National Educa- tion Association from 1964 until his retirement in 1991, diedNov. 3 at Greenspring Village in Spring- field.He had Parkinson’s disease. Earlier in his career, Mr. Car-
roll was a reporter for the Syra- cuse Herald-Journal and the Ari- zona Republic newspapers. He moved to Northern Virginia in the early 1960s. Howard Joseph Carroll was
born in Binghamton, N.Y., and served in theArmyMedical Corps duringWorldWar II.He received a bachelor’s degree in business from what is now RiderUniversi- ty in Lawrenceville, N.J., in 1952. His wife of 42 years, Dorothy
Armstrong Carroll, died in 1996. Survivors include his wife of
12 years, Dorothy Massie Carroll of Springfield; four stepchildren, David Massie of Potomac, John Massie of Nashville, DanaMassie of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Tonda Gorton of Boston; 10 grandchil- dren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchil- dren.
—Lauren Wiseman Susan L. Frazier
U-MD. OFFICIAL Susan L. Frazier, 59, director of human resources and educa-
tion at the Institute for Systems Research in the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland since 1985, died Oct. 23 of complications from hip sur- gery at Doctors Community Hos- pital inLanham. ShewasaMitch- ellville resident. Mrs. Frazier moved to the
Washington area in 1976 and was an administrative assistant for Robert Gluckstern, a former chancellor of the University of Maryland, before working at the engineering school. Susan Laura Laprade was
born in Holyoke, Mass. She re- ceived a bachelor’s degree in ur- ban studies from the University ofMaryland in 1986. In 1997, she received the Presi-
dent’s Distinguished Service award at the university and in 1989 and 2009 received an out- standing staff award. She was a member of River-
dale Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro. Survivors include her hus-
band of 29 years, William D. Frazier ofMitchellville; two sons, William A. Frazier of Charles Town,W.Va., and Nicholas Frazier of Mitchellville; her parents, Luke and Peg Laprade of Ockla- waha, Fla.; and a sister. —Lauren Wiseman
Alfred N. Gerald PHYSICIAN, HEALTH OFFICIAL
Alfred N. Gerald, 91, a physi-
cian who became a division chief of thePan AmericanHealth Orga- nization and retired in 1986 as an official with the American Public HealthAssociation, diedNov. 6 at Riderwood Village retirement community in Silver Spring. He had cancer. Dr. Gerald was born in Pana-
ma, where he operated a private practice in family medicine be- fore serving as the country’s in- spector general of health from 1962 to 1965. He was involved in public
health in Panama and in theWest African nation of Ghana. He and Ghanaian president and prime minister Kwame Nkrumah had become friends as students at Lincoln University in Pennsylva- nia.
Starting in the mid-1960s, Dr.
Gerald joined the Pan American Health Organization, where he began as country representative in Trinidad and Tobago and as a health planning consultant for English-speaking countries in the Caribbean. His work for PAHO brought
him to Washington in 1975, and he became chief of a division with responsibility for the Caribbean and Central and South America. He joined the American Public
Health Association in the late 1970s and retired as deputy direc- tor and program manager for international health programs. AlfredNelsonGeraldwasborn
in Panama City. At 19, he moved to theUnited States to further his education and attended Lincoln University before graduating from Boston University and its medical school. He received a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University in 1954. He became a U.S. citizen in the 1980s. He was a member of Sixth
Presbyterian Church inWashing- ton. He lived in Rockville before moving to Riderwood Village about five years ago. A son, Alpha Gerald, died in
1985. Survivors include his wife of
62 years, Dorothy WhitemanGer- ald of Silver Spring; three sons, Gilberto Gerald of San Francisco andMiami Beach, Fla., Dr. Roque Gerald ofWashington and Osval- do Gerald of West Orange, N.J.; and six grandchildren. —Adam Bernstein
Isadore Honig
FCC EMPLOYEE Isadore Honig, 99, an admin-
istrative law judge at the Federal Communications Commission from 1958 to 1973, died Oct. 29 at Holy Cross Hospital near his home in Silver Spring. He had congestive heart failure. Earlier in his career,Mr.Honig
was a lawyer for several federal agencies, including the Justice and Agriculture departments. Mr.Honig was born inMorris-
town, N.J., and grew up in Port Jervis, N.Y. He graduated from Cornell University in 1933 and the University of Michigan law school in 1938. He received a master’s degree
in administrative law from GeorgeWashington University in 1947 and a master’s degree in economics from American Uni- versity in 1960. During World War II, he
served in the Army Signal Corps in Algeria and Italy. He was a member of what is
now Congregation Har Tzeon- Agudath Achim, a conservative synagogue in Silver Spring, and the Indian Spring Country Club in Silver Spring. His first wife, Pearl Rudner,
whomhe married in 1942, died in 1968. He married Lillian Ellman
WILLIAM BRYANT "Stink" 2/25/26 -11/13/98
Daddy, Days without thoughts of you are very hard to find.
Your Forever Devoted Children, Edith, Janice and William, Jr.
and grandchildren, Rochelle and Lionel MELVIN J. BELL
Wife Delores and Daughters,Gail, Cheryl, Stephanie and Tara.
Youremain in our hearts forever. BRYANT
in 1973, and she died in 2005. Survivors include a son from
his first marriage, DouglasHonig of Seattle, and a brother. —Adam Bernstein
Walter J. Kaufman CIA OFFICER
Walter J. Kaufman, 95, a re-
tired officer with the Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Intelligence, died Nov. 6 at his home in Chevy Chase. He had pneumonia. Mr. Kaufman joined the CIA in
1950 and retired in 1973. Earlier in his career, he was a safety engineer with Standard Oil in New York and New Jersey. Walter Jackson Kaufman was
born in Baltimore and received a bachelor’s degree in civil engi- neering from JohnsHopkinsUni- versity in 1937. He served in the Army during
WorldWar II. His wife of 56 years, Katherine
Bowen Kaufman, died in 1994. Survivors include his wife of 15
years, Maria Tyszkiewitz Kauf- man of Chevy Chase; two chil- dren from his first marriage, Susanne Kaufman of Lutherville- Timonium, Md., and Bowen Kaufman of Clarksburg; and three grandchildren. —Lauren Wiseman
Antoinette S. Ruppert NURSE
Antoinette S. Ruppert, 91, a
retired nurse at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, died Nov. 7 at her home in Chevy Chase. She had Parkinson’s dis- ease. Mrs. Ruppert joined the insti-
tute, which is part of theNational Institutes of Health, in 1973. She retired in 1985. During the early 1970s, she
worked for the Red Cross in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to help victims ofHurricane Agnes. Mary Antoinette Switzer was
born in Weston, W.Va. She re- ceived a bachelor’s degree in 1943 in nursing and a master’s degree in 1946 in nursing education, both from Catholic University. In the late 1940s, she taught nursing at Providence Hospital in the District. Mrs. Ruppert was a founding
member of theD.C. chapter of the Faith and Light, a Catholic orga- nization to help people with de- velopmental disabilities. She also helped establish the Bethlehem House, a residential community in the District for people with developmental disabilities. She was a member of the
Shrine of theMost Blessed Sacra- ment Catholic Church in Wash- ington. Her husband of 59 years, Carl
A. Ruppert, died in 2007. Survivors include eight chil-
dren, Caryl Ersenkal and Colleen Ruppert, both of Washington, Carl Ruppert of Selkirk, N.Y., Christopher Ruppert of Brookev- ille, Craig Ruppert of Laytons- ville, Catherine Washington of Silver Spring, Christine Ruppert of Rockville and Curtis Ruppert of Burkittsville; two sisters, Cath- erine Williamson of Bethesda, and Carolyn McGrew of Silver Spring; 15 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. —Lauren Wiseman
REV.DR.OSWALD G.SMITH
In loving memory of our husband and devoted father who departed this life 13 years ago. Another year has sadly passed since you were called away,but fondest memories still remain and hopes to meet in Heaven some day. Wife,Berta; Son, Gary and Daughter,Alicia
DEATHNOTICE ALLEN
LOUIS E.H.ALLEN
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Preceded in death by his wife,Alma H. Allen. He is survived by two daughters,Joanna Duell (Leonardo) and Belinda Allen; five grandchildren, Marcus, Jerrard, Quentin, Cierraand Dorien; asis- ter,Agnes Billingsley; other loving relatives and friends.OnWednesday,November 17, a viewing will be held at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Avenue,N.W., Washington, DC 20012 from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.
ARANGO ANDRES R.ARANGO,JR.
On Saturday,November 13, 2010 of Oakton, VA.Husband of the late Marta Arango; father of Maria, Andres III, Ignacio,Eugenio and Jose Arango and Marta Lamas.Also survived by two brothers,three sisters,2 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and longtime companion, Gloria Misto.Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. James Catholic Church, Falls Church, VA on Tuesday,November 16 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Fairfax Memorial Park. Memo- rial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic School. Arrangements by MURPHY'S FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME.
ARENA JOSEPH A.ARENA (Age 69)
On November 6, 2010 of Dunkirk,MD.Beloved husband of Maryann J. Arena; loving father of Erik J. Arena (Ivonne) and Kenneth M. Arena; grandfather of Christina Marie Arena. Family invite friends to Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike,Forestville,MD20747 on Saturday,November 20 from 10 a.m. until Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery,Arlington,VA on February 3, 2011, at 11 a.m.Memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society,Maryland Chapter,11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III –Suite 100, Hunt Valley,MD21031.
BAILIN
BYRON BAILIN "Bud" On Saturday,November 13, 2010, BYRON BAILIN "Bud" of Silver Spring, MD.Beloved husband of Toby Bailin; devoted father of David (Sylvia) Bailin, Randy Bailin, Cheryl (Kenneth) Dando; beloved brother-
INMEMORIAM BELL
in-law of Charles (Myrna) Schecter,Dorothy (the late Norman) Schnier,the late Dick and Estelle Schecter and brother of the late,Mur- rayand George Bailin; cherished grandfather of Darren, Lauren, Ashley,Jessica and Nicole; great-grandfather of Abby,Dylan and Makaila; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 15, 1p.m. at the Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel. Interment Judean Memorial Park. The family will be observing Shiva at the late residence starting Monday evening through Friday.Contributions may be made to the Michael J. FoxFoundation for Parkinson's Research or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME INC,under Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of GreaterWashington Contract.
BARNES ANTHONY BARNES
On November 8, 2010; beloved son of the late Minnie Barnes.Survived by two brothers Joel Seymour and Joseph Wiley; one sister Joan Sweeney; brother-in-law; devoted nieces, nephews; loving devoted friend Jacqueline Drake; and ahost of other relatives and friends. On Saturday,November 20, 10 a.m.AMemori- al Service will be held at Craig Memorial Com- munity Church, 5305 Farmingdale Pl., Chapel Oaks,MD. Services by HENRYS.WASHINGTON &SONS.
MARYJ.HAILE Sons,Sterling and Jackie Johnson &Family
May 4, 1921 -November 14, 2006 We will Always Love and Miss You.
SMITH
RAMONMARCELO BARREDO,III "Ray" (Age 65)
Passed away peacefully at his home in Fairfax, VA on Thursday,November 11, 2010 after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife,Zenaida of Fairfax, VA;his sons,Ronald of Simpsonville,SCand Rodney of South Riding, VA;daughter-in-law, Jennifer;granddaughters Isabella and Vivian of Simpsonville,SC; brother,Rosauro and sister- in-law,Lading of Caloocan City,Philippines. The family will receive friends between the hours of 6to8p.m. on Tuesday,November 16, 2010 at the Everly Funeral Home,10565 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Rd., Clifton, VA 20124. Interment with Full Military Honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at alater date.Inlieu of flowers,the family requests memorial contributions in his honor to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue NewYork,NY 10065. Thanks to the staff of Bethesda Naval Medical Center and Capital Hospice for their help and support.
BAYS
JACK BALLARD BAYS (Age 82)
Jack Ballard Bays,ofMcLean, VA,died on Sunday,November 7, 2010 at his residence. Loving husband of Ginny Bays for 62 years; father of Laren (Jan) Bays,Scott Bays and Lynn (Jim) Fuechsel. He is also survived by his sister,Ann Heller and brother,Jim (Ann) Bays; two grandchildren, Darmen (Monica) Bays and Raina Bays.Relatives and friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home,171 W. Maple Ave.,Vienna, VA on Sunday,November 14 from 4to6p.m. AFuneral Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2609 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22207, on Monday,November 15 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Capital Hospice,2900 Telestar Ct. Falls Church, VA 22042 or St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at:
www.moneyandking.com
BEASLEY JOSHUAMICHAEL BEASLEY (Age 37)
On Monday November 8, 2010. Beloved son of Michael and Ann Beasley of University Park, MD.Sole and favorite brother of Andrew. Special to Josh were the children and parents of the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center where he worked for 12 years as amaster teacher,storyteller,and artist. Volunteered at Children's Hospital in DC as part of his Americorp experience after college.BAfrom University of MD.MSfrom Johns Hopkins University.A memorial gathering is being arranged for alater date.Suggestions for memorial contributions to follow. Please view and sign family guestbook at
www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
CARR CHARLOTTE RAYCARR (Age 87)
Of Midlothian, Virginia formerly of Vienna, Virginia, passed away on November 11, 2010. She is survived by her daughter,Sharon Laporte; her son, D. Gregory Carr and his wife, Claire Carr;grandchildren, Angela Hunter and her husband, Michael, Bradley Laporte,Allison Carr and Samuel Carr.A graveside funeral ser- vice will be held on Tuesday,November 16 at 1p.m. at Stonewall Memorial Gardens,12004 Lee Highway in Manassas,VA. Arrangements by MURPHY FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME.
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INMEMORIAM DUNSTON
JOHNA.DUNSTON 12/18/1943 -11/14/2006
Your sisters,Dorothy,Addie; your nieces,Ivy, Annette,Mary; your great-nieces,Yvonne, Jasmine; your nephews,Alvin, Henry Jr., Daniel
It has been four years since you left us. We still miss you.
HAILE
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DEATHNOTICE BARNES
KENNETHW.BARNES,JR.
On Monday,November 8, 2010. Beloved hus- band of Melanie F. Barnes; devoted father of Danielle R., Kenneth, III and Jason J. Barnes; brother of Karyta Barnes.Also survived by seven grandchildren; other relatives and friends.Mr. Barnes will lie in state at Reid Temple AME Church, 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale,MDonTuesday,November 16 from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery.
BARREDO
DEATHNOTICE COLE
June 8, 1957 -November 7, 2010 DONALD EUGENE COLE
Donald E. Cole of Lothian, MD went home to be with GOD on November 7, 2010 at the Randallstown Hospice Center after a courageous battle with cancer.Hewas preceded in death by his mother,Shirley Ann Jones; stepfather,Franklin T. Jones,Sr.; his three brothers,Johnny Turner,Ronald Cole,Franklin Jones,Jr.;his sister,Sherry Ann Knapp all of Hagerstown, MD.Heis survived by his wife of 35 years,Mary E. Cole "Neece" and his two sons,Ronald D. Helms and Donald Cole,Jr. all of Lothian, MD.Heisalso survived by his Uncle Samuel and Aunt Connie Schaffer and nieces and nephews of Hagerstown, MD; seven grand- children and many dear friends.A Memorial Service will be held on November 18, 2010 at 2p.m. at the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Church, 377 West Central Avenue,Davidsonville,MD. Areception will be held immediately after the Service in the Church Hall.
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JULIA CATHERINE ELLIS COLLINS
On November 4, 2010, Julia CatherineEllis Collins of Williamsburg, VA,passed away. Beloved wife of the late Webster H. Collins; devoted mother of Constance L. (Earl) Bland, Richard E. (Anna) Collins,Edward B. (Dona) Collins,and James W. (Randi) Collins; loving sister of the late Athol H. "Chick" Ellis Jr.; loving grandmother of James L. Bland, Jennifer L. Shahdi, LTJG Steven R. Collins,USN,Erin B. Loeb,Elyse C. King, Evan B. Collins,Corissa L. Collins,Alexander J. Collins,and Zoe N. Collins; and dear great grandmother of Dylan King.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Haight Funeral Home &Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville,MD. Interment will be in Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday,November 17, 2010 from 1to3p.m. and 7to9p.m. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Virginia Chapter,6350 Center Drive,Suite 102, Norfolk,VA 23502. See:
www.haightfuneralhome.com
CROUCH
HELEN E.CROUCH (Age 94)
On Friday,November 12, 2010, Helen E. Crouch of Arlington, VA.Beloved wife of the late Howard F. Crouch. Mother of Richard E. (Mary), Howard R., J. Douglas Crouch and Stephanie Burgess.She is also survived by her 11 grand- children and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held onWednesday,November 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203. Inter- ment to follow in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, VA.Inlieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to Community United Methodist Church, 1701 N. Bryan St., Arlington,VA 22201. Arlington Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
www.arlingtonfunerals.com
DEATHNOTICE CURTIN
PHILIP R.COCIMANO
On Thursday,November 11, 2010. The beloved husband of Suzanne Riley Cocimano; father of Maureen (Monte) Montgomery and Colleen (Michael) White; brother of Rose Mary Coci- mano,Theresa Betthauser and Margaret Fred- ericks; grandfather of Erin, Kirstin and Timothy Montgomery,Ryan, Philip and Megan White. Friends are invited to Philip's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater,MD, on Tuesday from 2to4and 6to8p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday,November 17, 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville,MD. Interment Maryland Veter- ans Cemetery,Crownsville,MD. In lieu of flowers,contributions may be made to the Maryland chapter of the American Cancer Society,1041 Route 3North, Building A, Gam- brills,MD21054. Online guestbook available at
www.kalasfuneralhomes.com
BOESCH PHILIP W. BOESCH (Age 84)
Of Bethany Beach, DE formerly of Alexandria, VA died on Friday,November 5, 2010 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He retired as Technical Director at the Air Force Systems Command at Andrews Air Force Base in December 1987.
Mr.Boesch, anative Washingtonian graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School whereheplayed football beforeentering the U.S. Navy Pilot training program during World WarII.
After his Navy service he graduated from the University of Maryland as aPhysicist. He started his career in Acoustics at the National Bureau of Standards, and Microwave systems at the Diamond Ordnance Fuze Laboratory Research Division. In 1962 he moved to New England whereheheaded the Advanced Reentry Vehicle Fuzing Department for the AVCO Corporation.
The Air Force recruited him in 1972 to be Chief Systems Engineer and Program Manager at Wright- Patterson AFB for the design and development of electronic warfaresystems including Subsonic Cruise Armed Decoy,Air Launched Cruise Missile, and the Precision Emitter Location and Strike System. This led to his assignment at AFSC Head- quarters at Andrews AFB. As Technical Director he headed special study groups to troubleshoot technical and operational problems on major weapon systems such as Tomahawk and AMRAAM. He served as the Air Force representative on the Joint Services Munitions Effectiveness panel to
standardize and document weapons effectiveness across all services.
As ayouth he was the swimming director at the Boy Scout camp, Camp Roosevelt on the Chesapeake. He was an avid tennis player and skier.Inretirement he was instrumental in the design, acquisition and maintenance of the indoor tennis facility at Sea Colony at Bethany Beach. He was chairman of the Bethany Beach Planning Commission. He was active in Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Football as his boys grew up as well as Cub Scout Cubmaster. Phil was also affiliated with the VFW Mason Dixon Post 7234 in Ocean View,DE.
In addition to his parents Phil was preceded in death by ason Raymond in 1995; two brothers, Paul (1998) and Harold (2005) and asister,Margaret in (2004). He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Margie Geiger Boesch of Bethany Beach; two children, Philip,
Jr.and Linda Robinson of Los Angeles, CA; four grandchildren; agreat-grandson; great granddaughter,abrother,David and three sisters, Helen Haight, Ruth Fulton and Alice Norair.
Amemorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,November 20, 2010 at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean View,DE19970, wherefriends and family may call after 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Phil’sname to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting
www.melsonfuneralservices.com
Major General RichardD.Curtin, USAF (Ret), West Point Class of 1939, died November 5, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Taunton, MA in 1915. He wasaWWII Veteran who served in combat with Advanced Headquarters Ninth Air Force in England, France, Belgium and Germany and received two Bronze Star Medals. In the 50’sand 60’s, MG Curtin was akey player in the development of the Air Force global ballistic missile program. He received amaster’sdegree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan in June 1950. His final assignment was in NATO Headquarters in Belgium, as U.S. Deputy Defense Advisor.Following retirement from active duty,MGCurtin served in senior management positions with aseries of aerospace engineering corporations.
MG RICHARD D. CURTIN, USAF (Ret.)
He is survived by his loving wife Martha of Phoenix, AZ and his sisters Mary McCaffrey of Arlington, VA and Ann Higgins of Hilton Head, SC.
RichardCurtin will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. on November 20, 2010 in Columbia Gardens Cemetery,Arlington, VA.His grave site is next to the final resting place of his parents Patrick and Della Curtin.
RichardCurtin was adevout Catholic, adedicated Air Force officer,and aloving family member. His example of integrity to all who knew him was apowerful influence.
In lieu of flowers, his nephew General Barry McCaffrey,USArmy (Ret.) of Alexandria, VA, suggests contributions to the US Air Force Aid Society,
www.afas.org. Online condolences may be shared with the family at
brm@mccaffreyassociates.com.
DeHART FRANK E.DeHART
On November 8, 2010, of Clinton, MD.Beloved husband of Mary DeHart; father of Denise (Paul) McMahan, Mark (Roberta), Mike,Robert (Edna) and Flo (Bill); grandfather of Frank, Olivia, Nick, Trevor,Brandon, Erin, Ryan and Patrick. Family will receive friends at Lee Funeral Home,Inc., Branch Ave. and Coventry Way, Clinton, MD on Monday,November 15, 2010 from 2to4 and 6to8p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday,November 16, 2010 at 1p.m. Interment in Washington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wilmer Eye Institute,Johns Hopkins University, 600 N. Wolfe St., Wilmer 112, Baltimore,MD 21287.
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